Bellflower City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
56 PUBLIC USES ZONE
§ 17.56.010 Intent and Purpose.
It is the intent and purpose of the P Zone to protect and perpetuate institutional uses maintained and operated by Federal, State, County, District, City and other public agencies; any society, corporation, individual or foundation for the purpose of providing educational, charitable or social services to the public, groups or individuals.
(Prior code § 19-13.1)
§ 17.56.020 Permitted Uses.
The following uses only shall be permitted in the P-Public Uses Zone unless as may be otherwise provided for in this title:
A.
Recreational uses owned and/or controlled by a governmental or quasi-public agency;
B.
All permanent structures that are developed to be the primary or dominant use of a property within this zone by a governmental agency;
C.
Flood control facilities;
D.
Off-street parking facilities;
E.
Golf courses (not to include miniature golf, driving ranges or night-lighted courses);
F.
Fraternal organizations and lodges;
G.
Cemeteries;
H.
Public or private nonprofit educational institutions including accessory meeting places and auditoria;
I.
Civic/community clubs (nonprofit only);
J.
Philanthropic institutions;
K.
Public utilities;
L.
Museums (nonprofit);
M.
Libraries, government or nonprofit;
N.
Parks and playgrounds;
O.
Religious facilities.
(Prior code § 19-13.2; Ord. 1319 § 20, 10/10/16; Ord. 1404 § 4, 12/14/20)
§ 17.56.030 Conditional Uses.
The following uses are permitted only after the Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with this Code:
A.
Recreational uses, privately owned.
B.
Ground mounted antennae.
C.
Hospitals and accessory medical uses (clinics, medical and biological laboratories).
D.
Wireless communication facilities.
E.
Large outpatient and/or medical professional offices.
F.
High-intensity educational institutions are subject to a Conditional Use Permit approval, must obtain appropriate licenses from the State of California, and be in accordance with the following:
1.
One parking space shall be provided for every 35 square feet plus one parking space provided for every instructor.
2.
No incidental instruction, low-intensity educational institution, or high-intensity educational institution shall be located within 750 linear feet from any other incidental instruction, low-intensity educational institution, or high-intensity educational institution.
3.
Not more than an aggregate of 15% of the total gross floor area of available first floor building space within a commercial/retail center can be occupied by any incidental instruction, lowintensity educational institution, high-intensity educational institution, or combination thereof. An inventory of the existing commercial/retail center uses must be submitted to the Planning Director, or designee, upon submitting an application.
4.
Such other requirements as the Planning Commission may deem necessary to ensure that such use does not unduly interfere with the use and enjoyment of properties or streets in the surrounding areas.
G.
Low-intensity educational institutions are subject to an Administrative Use Permit approval, must obtain appropriate licenses from the State of California, and be in accordance with the following:
1.
One parking space must be provided: (a) for each employee; and (b) for every two students the low-intensity educational institution is designed to accommodate. All parking areas must conform to Chapter 17.88.
2.
A site plan must be submitted to include proposed student loading and unloading area subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning, or designee.
3.
A pedestrian safety plan must be submitted to include proposed safe paths of travel, such as crosswalks, at signaled intersections and across parking lots. Crossing guards may also be recommended subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning, or designee.
4.
A security plan must be submitted to include proposed safety measures such as security cameras, gates/fencing, security guards, and check-in/check-out procedures.
5.
No incidental instruction, low-intensity educational institution, or high-intensity educational institution can be located within 750 linear feet from any other incidental instruction, low-intensity educational institution, or high-intensity educational institution.
6.
Outdoor play hours are limited to the hours between nine a.m. and six p.m. if the play area is within 100 feet of an occupied residence.
7.
Not more than an aggregate of 15% of the total gross floor area of available first floor building space within a commercial/retail center can be occupied by any incidental instruction, lowintensity educational institution, high-intensity educational institution, or combination thereof. An inventory of the existing commercial/retail center uses must be submitted to the Planning Director, or designee, upon submitting an application.
8.
Such other requirements as the Director of Planning may deem necessary to ensure such use does not unduly interfere with the use and enjoyment of properties or streets in the surrounding areas.
(Prior code § 19-13.3; Ord. 1217 § 17, 9/26/11; Ord. 1252 § 7, 10/14/13; Ord. 1319 § 21, 10/10/16; Ord. 1417 § 10, 8/8/22)
§ 17.56.040 Development Standards.
A.
Building Heights. No building or structure shall exceed three stories or 45 feet in height, whichever is the lesser.
B.
Front Yard. Every lot shall have a front yard of not less than 20 feet from the front line.
C.
Side Yards. Every lot shall have side yards as follows:
E.
Parking Requirements. The area developed for parking shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 17.88.
F.
Fences and Walls. Fences or walls are required where P-Zoning abuts a residential zone either on a side or rear yard. Such wall shall be of a solid masonry construction, not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height, provided that such wall shall not exceed 42 inches in height where it is in the front yard area of an abutting residential use or zone, to protect the peace, privacy and general welfare of the residential uses.
G.
Temporary signs as set forth in this Code.
(Prior code § 19-13.4; Ord. 1404 § 6, 12/14/20)
§ 17.56.050 Public Utilities and Services.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be so construed as to limit or interfere with the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of any use which falls within the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission, which uses are related to public utility purpose, of water and gas pipes, mains and conduits, electric light and power transmission and distribution lines, telegraph and telephone lines, sewers and sewer mains and incidental appurtenances.
(Prior code § 19-13.5)