Artesia City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 30
Services and Professional Zone C-S-P
§ 9-2.3001 Intent and Purpose (C-S-P).
The Service and Professional (C-S-P) Zone is established to provide areas for the development of certain business and professional offices, services, and related uses, namely such uses as can conveniently serve the public. The C-S-P Zone permits the development of light traffic-generating uses to be located on heavily traveled highway frontages or adjacent to commercial or industrial zones in order to lessen the impact of the more dynamic uses on residential uses.
(Ord. 159, § 41.01)
§ 9-2.3002 Principal Uses Permitted (C-S-P).
Premises in the Service and Professional (C-S-P) Zone may be used for the following principal uses:
(a)
Banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions;
(b)
Dental clinics, and related incidental laboratories;
(c)
Medical clinics and incidental laboratories and prescription pharmacies;
(d)
Professional and business offices;
(e)
Barber shops;
(f)
Beauty salons;
(g)
Gymnasiums/fitness centers provided that such uses:
(1)
Shall implement/install sound attenuation insulation between each tenant space(s) to mitigate noise from being emitted into the adjacent tenants,
(2)
Shall be restricted from locating above the first floor, except facilities that occupy the entire building for such use, and
(3)
All activities shall be limited within the interior of the building, and any proposed exterior usage shall be subject to a Conditional Use permit and shall not impede or reduce any required on-site parking;
(h)
Manufacturer's agents, carrying no inventory other than samples;
(i)
Cleaning and dyeing agencies;
(j)
Laundries and laundromats;
(k)
Equipment rentals in an enclosed building only;
(l)
Bicycle rentals in an enclosed building only;
(m)
Business and professional schools;
(n)
Tutorial centers excluding schools;
(o)
Employment agencies;
(p)
Film research film testing, laboratories;
(q)
Mimeographing, addressographing and other copying service shops;
(r)
Ambulance stations, but not including any related residential use;
(s)
Adult-oriented business;
(t)
Driving and traffic schools, passenger vehicles only;
(v)
Professional photography studio, including incidental film and photograph processing and developing limited to 25% of the gross floor area of the studio.
(w)
Other similar service or professional use which the Planning Commission and City Council find to be substantially similar to the above enumerated services and professional uses and not to be materially detrimental to the public welfare.
(x)
Athletic studios.
(Ord. 159, § 41.02; Ord. 187, § 1; Ord. 291, § 1; Ord. 330, § 3; Ord. 549, § 14; Ord. 560, § 5; Ord. 622, § 6; Ord. 626, § 9; Ord. 654, §§ 7—9; Ord. 659, §§ 8, 9; Ord. 10-755, § 11; Ord. 22-932, § 6; Ord. 22-934U, § 6)
§ 9-2.3003 Accessory Uses Permitted (C-S-P).
Premises in the Services and Professional (C-S-P) Zone may be used for, but shall not be limited to, the following accessory uses provided such uses are established on the same lot or parcel of land and are incidental to, and do not substantially alter the character of, any permitted principal use, including, but not limited to, accessory buildings and structure:
(a)
Mobile Vending. Mobile vending, subject to approval of a temporary use permit pursuant to Article 40 of this chapter, may be conducted on property utilized by a nonprofit organization or church or other place of religious worship, provided that the mobile vending is conducted as part of an event sponsored by the school, organization or institution.
(Ord. 159, § 41.03; Ord. 13-795, § 12)
§ 9-2.3004 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits (C-S-P).
Premises in the Service and Professional (C-S-P) Zone may be used for the following purposes provided a conditional use permit has first been obtained pursuant to the provisions of Article 17 of this chapter:
(a)
Dance halls;
(b)
Scooters, and similar vehicle rental establishments;
(c)
Churches and other places of religious worship, in accordance with the development standards contained in Article 41 of this chapter;
(d)
Hospitals, convalescent hospitals, and sanitariums;
(e)
Lodge halls;
(f)
Private clubs;
(g)
Building exceeding two stories or 35 feet in height;
(h)
Mortuary;
(i)
Motels and hotels;
(j)
Bars and cocktail lounges;
(k)
Restaurants, provided all dining facilities are within an enclosed building;
(m)
Other similar uses which the Planning Commission and City Council find to be substantially similar to the above enumerated uses and which, because of the special problems necessary to integrate the use with the surrounding neighborhood, require the issuance of a conditional use permit.
(n)
(Reserved)
(o)
Wireless telecommunication facility sites, antennas and monopoles, in accordance with the development standards contained in Article 42 of this chapter.
(p)
Computer Internet access businesses, provided such uses shall satisfy and comply with the following minimum location and operational standards:
(1)
The business shall not be located within 500 feet of any public or private school or facility that provides educational or recreational services, or both such services, to children 18 years of age or younger. This separation requirement shall be construed to apply to, and restrict the location of, computer Internet access businesses within 500 feet of any nursery, primary or secondary school, as well as any school or facility providing any youth-oriented programs or services such as day care, tutorial programs or athletic programs.
(2)
The permitted hours of operation of the business are from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight), Friday and Saturday; provided, however, that minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian after 10:00 p.m.
(3)
No minors shall be allowed in the business after 8:30 a.m. or before 3:00 p.m. on regular school days unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
(4)
The front windows shall not be tinted or otherwise covered during normal business hours so as to maintain an unobstructed view into the business suite from the outside.
(5)
Adequate lighting shall be maintained inside the business and in the parking area.
(6)
The front door shall remain open, unlocked and unobstructed during regular business hours.
(7)
No rear access to the business shall be allowed except for emergencies.
(8)
An adult manager, age 25 years or older, shall be on site during business hours and shall be responsible for maintaining order inside the establishment and on the property.
(9)
Signs shall be posted prohibiting loitering and curfew violations. The signs shall refer to the applicable provisions of State and local law restricting such activity.
(10)
No alcoholic beverages and no unlawful activity shall be allowed on site.
(11)
Police quality video surveillance shall be established, operated and maintained on the site, which system shall be accessible to the Sheriff's Department upon request.
(12)
The operator shall permit law enforcement to have access to the business during regular business hours.
(13)
Other operational conditions may be imposed as part of the issuance of the conditional use permit, including conditions limiting the duration of the permit and permitting revocation under specified circumstances.
(q)
Day care centers.
(Ord. 159, § 41.04; Ord. 187, § 1; Ord. 228, § 1; Ord. 291, § 1; Ord. 387, § 1; Ord. 503, § 1; Ord. 524, § 7; Ord. 531, § 4; Ord. 626, § 10; Ord. 631, § 7; Ord. 650, § 6; Ord. 659, §§ 6, 7; Ord. 674, § 7)
§ 9-2.3005 Development Standards (C-S-P).
Premises in the Service and Professional (C-S-P) Zone shall be subject to the following development standards in addition to those standards set forth in Articles 6 through 15 of this chapter:
(a)
Lot Area. Except as otherwise provided in Article 8 of this chapter, each lot or parcel of land shall have a minimum lot area of not less than 6,000 square feet where no number follows the zoning symbol.
(b)
Lot Width. Except as otherwise provided in Article 8 of this chapter, each lot or parcel of land shall have a minimum average lot width of not less than 50 feet.
(c)
Yards. Except as otherwise provided in Article 9 of this chapter, the following yard requirements shall apply:
(1)
Front Yards. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a front yard not less than five feet in depth.
(2)
Side Yards. Each lot or parcel of land which has a side lot line adjoining property in a residential or agriculture zone shall have a side yard not less than five feet in width on the side adjoining such residential or agricultural lot or parcel of land. On the street side of a corner or reversed corner lot, the side yard shall not be less than 10 feet in width.
(3)
Rear Yards. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a rear yard not less than 15 feet in depth.
(d)
Height Limits. No lot or parcel of land shall have a building or structure in excess of two stories or 35 feet in height, whichever is less, unless approved by a conditional use permit.
(e)
Off-Street Parking and Loading. Each lot or parcel of land shall have off-street parking and loading facilities as set forth in Article 11 of this chapter.
(f)
Signs. Each lot or parcel of land may have signs pursuant to the provisions of Article 12 (Signs) of this chapter.
(g)
Walls. Except as otherwise provided in Article 14 of this chapter, each lot or parcel of land which has a side or rear lot line adjoining property in a residential or agriculture zone shall have a masonry wall six feet in height established along such side and rear lot lines adjoining such zones.
(h)
Landscaping. Each lot or parcel of land shall be landscaped in accordance with Article 15 (Landscaping) of this chapter of the Artesia Municipal Code.
(i)
Trash Enclosures. All new developments or modifications to existing developments in the Service and Professional (C-S-P) Zone shall provide a trash enclosure area that complies with all of the following criteria:
(1)
The trash enclosure shall either be incorporated into the interior of the building or be constructed outside of the building and be constructed of decorative block walls at least six feet in height. The block walls shall be constructed with or composed of split face, slump stones, stucco finish or other similar materials, and the exterior walls of the trash enclosure shall be screened with either creeping vines or shrubs.
(2)
The trash enclosure shall include solid screened gates, which shall remain closed at all times other than as necessary for ingress and egress to the trash container.
(3)
The trash enclosure area shall be constructed with a solid roof structure and provide for downspouts that direct water runoff towards a landscaped area.
(4)
All trash containers shall be placed within the trash enclosure area, and the trash enclosure area shall be kept clean and free of debris and maintained properly.
(5)
The trash enclosure area shall provide a six inch raised curb along the inside of the trash enclosure, except across the opening of the trash enclosure area.
(6)
If an adjacent property is utilized or zoned for residential purposes, trash enclosures shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the property line abutting the adjacent property.
(7)
All trash enclosure areas shall comply with the City's Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance and the City's NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) permit, as amended from time to time, and as determined by the City Engineer.
(j)
Air Conditioner Unit(s). The installation, placement and location of air conditioner unit(s), including window, wall and rooftop units, shall comply with the following standards:
(1)
Window and wall air conditioning units shall not be located: (i) in or facing the front yard; or (ii) in or facing a side yard of a corner lot that is adjacent to a street.
(2)
Rooftop air conditioner units shall be screened from public view with a parapet wall or other screening structure and which is designed to match the existing roof architecture, color and materials to the maximum extent practicable.
(Ord. 159, § 41.05; Ord. 07-711, § 9; Ord. 07-723, § 7; Ord. 09-751, § 10; Ord. 12-785, § 26)