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Danville City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

SPECIAL LAND USES

32-92.1 Permits.

   a.   Permit Required. No person shall dedicate, establish or maintain any cemetery, as defined in Section 32-2, or extend the boundaries of any existing cemetery at any place within the unincorporated territory of the County without first obtaining a permit as specified in this section.
   b.   Permit Granted to Existing Cemeteries.
      1.   Cemeteries: Any premises which on March 18, 1961, are dedicated and established as a cemetery are granted a permit for the purposes of paragraphs a and b. of this subsection.
      2.   Other Authorized Uses: Any premises which on March 18, 1961, are dedicated and established as a cemetery and on which any building or structure has been erected for the uses specified in paragraph b. of subsection 32-92.3 are granted a permit for such building and structures for the uses established on that date.
   c.   Permit Authorized in Only Certain Land Use Districts. An application may be made and a land use permit may be granted for the establishment of a cemetery in land use districts established by Article V and Article VI, except that no application shall be accepted or permit granted for premises located in R-B, C, and L-I districts.
   d.   Permit Assignment. No permit shall be assignable before the actual establishment of the cemetery or extension of an existing cemetery, nor shall the permit be used by any person other than the applicant or applicants in the establishment of a cemetery or extension of an existing cemetery.

32-92.2 Applications.

   a.   Information Requirements.
      1.   Any person desiring to obtain issuance of a permit required by this section shall file a written application with the Planning Commission, which shall administer this section.
      2.   The president and the secretary of the corporation which will operate the proposed cemetery and the owner or owners of the land to be included in the cemetery shall sign and verify the written application for a permit. The application, in addition to any other matter required by the Planning Commission, shall set forth in separate paragraphs or in attached exhibits the following information:
         (a)   The names and addresses of all persons owning any part of the property proposed to be used as a cemetery;
         (b)   The names and addresses of the officers and directors of the corporation which will operate the cemetery;
         (c)   A map showing the exact location, exterior boundaries, and legal description of the property proposed to be used as a cemetery; the location and names of all public roads located within one-half (1/2) mile from the property; the elevation in feet above sea level of the highest and lowest points on the property;
         (d)   A financial statement of applicant showing the financial ability of applicant to establish, care for, and maintain the proposed cemetery in a manner to prevent it from being or becoming a public nuisance.
         (e)   A statement setting forth whether the cemetery is to be established as an endowment-care or nonendowment-care cemetery and, if an endowment-care fund is to be or has been created, the amount then on hand and the method, scheme, or plan of continuing and adding to the fund in details sufficient to show that the cemetery will be maintained so as not to become a public nuisance.
      3.   If the application is only submitted for authorization of permitted uses under paragraph b. of subsection 32-92.3, information required by subparagraphs 4 and 5 need not be submitted.
      4.   In addition to the notice required by applicable County ordinances governing the procedure for the granting of permits required by this chapter, at least ten (10) days' notice by mail of any hearing on the application shall be given to the Secretary of the State Cemetery Board of California.
   b.   Action by Board of Adjustment or Town Council.
      1.   In granting any permit, the Board of Adjustment, or, on appeal, the Town Council shall review the location, design, and layout of the proposed cemetery and may condition the permit on requirements as to design, location, layout screening, and design of entrances and exits as the Board of Adjustment or the Town Council finds reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the County and to protect property values and the orderly and economic development of land in the neighborhood.
      2.   A permit shall be denied if the Board of Adjustment or, on appeal. the Town Council finds that:
         (a)   The establishment or maintenance of the proposed cemetery or the extension of an existing cemetery will or may jeopardize or adversely affect the public health safety, comfort, or welfare; or
         (b)   The establishment, maintenance, or extension will or may reasonably be expected to be a public nuisance; or
         (c)   The establishment, maintenance, or extension will tend to interfere with the free movement of traffic or with the proper protection of the public through interference with the movement of police, ambulance, or fire equipment and thus interfere with the convenience of the public or the protection of the lives and the property of the public; or
         (d)   The applicant, through the proposed endowment fund or otherwise, cannot demonstrate adequate financial ability to establish or maintain the proposed cemetery so as to prevent the proposed cemetery from becoming a public nuisance; or
         (e)   The proposed cemetery is not consistent with the General Plan of the Town or the orderly development and growth of the Town.
      3.   Before taking final action, the Board of Adjustment or, on appeal, the Town Council may require of the applicant or applicants any reasonable dedication of public streets or highways through the premises proposed to be used for the cemetery or extension of an existing cemetery, so as to prevent the cemetery from jeopardizing the public safety, comfort, or welfare. If the time required by the Board of Adjustment or Town Council for compliance with these conditions elapses before these conditions are met, the Board of Adjustment or Town Council may deny the permit.
   c.   Renewal of Application. If the Board of Adjustment or the Town Council denies its approval of any application heretofore or hereafter made for any permit required by this section, no new or further application for a permit shall be made on the same property or any part of it, as described in the previous application, until one (1) year after the date of the denial or approval.

32-92.3 Uses.

   a.   Incidental Uses. The following uses of the premises are authorized as incidental uses in connection with the operation and maintenance of a cemetery:
      1.   An office building for administration of cemetery affairs;
      2.   Maintenance sheds or buildings for storage of equipment and supplies used in connection with the maintenance and operation of the cemetery grounds;
      3.   Greenhouse for the propagation of plants used in connection with maintenance of the cemetery grounds;
      4.   Caretaker's residence.
   b.   Uses Permittable. In addition to the uses included within the definition of "cemetery" contained in Article III, land use permits may be granted, at the time of initial application or by subsequent application, pursuant to the provisions of Section 30-4 for the following uses:
      1.   Crematory of calcinatory;
      2.   Mortuary;
      3.   Sale of markers;
      4.   Sale of caskets;
      5.   Sale of flowers or decorations;
      6.   Manufacture and sale of liners and/or vaults.

32-93.1 Intent.

   This section intends to identify the appropriate location of dry cleaning plants as the L-I; light industrial zone district and prohibit the establishment of any new dry cleaning plants in any other zone district within the Town of Danville. (Ord. #98-05, §2)

32-93.2 Definition.

   "Dry cleaning plants" are hereby defined as the physical part of a dry cleaning business which involves the use of chemicals to process and clean clothing, draperies and other textile products. (Ord. #98-05, §2)

32-93.3 Permits.

   Dry cleaning plants, as defined in subsection 32-93.2, shall be permitted in the L-I; light industrial zone district, subject to the approval of a land use permit. Dry cleaning plants shall not be permitted in any other zone district of the Town. (Ord. #98-05, §2)

32-93.4 Existing Dry Cleaning Plants.

   Any dry cleaning plants which are established and operating on the date of the adoption of this section are permitted to remain and are hereby deemed an existing "legal nonconforming use" subject to the provisions of subsection 32-4.3 of the Municipal Code. (Ord. #98-05, §2)

32-94.1 Definitions.

   For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
   Accessory structure shall mean a structure on the same parcel of land as a private residence and which is fully enclosed by solid walls and roof and is secured by locking door(s).
   Marijuana shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 11018.
   Marijuana cultivation shall mean the planting, growing, harvesting, drying or processing of marijuana plants or any part thereof, and any and all associated business and/or operational activities.
   Marijuana delivery shall mean the commercial delivery, transfer or transport, or arranging for the delivery, transfer or transport, or the use of any technology platform to arrange for or facilitate the commercial delivery, transfer or transport of marijuana, or any marijuana products to or from any location within the jurisdictional limits of the Town of Danville, and any and all associated business and/or operational activities.
   Marijuana dispensary shall mean any facility or location, whether fixed or mobile where marijuana, or any marijuana products are provided, sold, made available or otherwise distributed to any person.
   Marijuana processing shall mean any method used to prepare marijuana, or any marijuana products for commercial retail and/or wholesale sales, including but not limited to: cleaning, curing, preparation, laboratory testing, manufacturing, packaging and extraction of active ingredients to create marijuana related products and concentrates.
   Marijuana products shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 11018.1.
   Outdoor shall mean any location within the Town of Danville that is not within a fully enclosed and secured private residence or accessory structure.
   Private residence shall mean a house, apartment unit, mobile home or other similar dwelling unit permitted by this Code.
(Ord. 2011-02, § 2; Ord. 2016-01, § 2; Ord. 2017-01, § 2)

32-94.2. Marijuana Dispensary as a Prohibited Use.

   Marijuana dispensaries as defined in Section 32-94.1 are prohibited in all zones in the Town of Danville. No conditional or land use permit, variance, license or other entitlement shall be issued for the establishment or operation of a medical marijuana dispensary.
(Ord. 2011-02, § 2; Ord. 2016-01, § 2; Ord. 2017-01, § 2)

32-94.3. Outdoor Cultivation of Marijuana as a Prohibited Use.

   Outdoor marijuana cultivation, as defined in Section 32-94.1, by any person or entity, is prohibited in all zones within the Town's jurisdictional limits. No conditional or land use permit, variance, license or other entitlement shall be issued for the establishment of such use or activity.
(Ord. 2016-01, § 2; Ord. 2017-01, § 2)

32-94.4. Indoor cultivation of Marijuana for Personal Use-Standards.

   A person may cultivate and possess no more than six (6) marijuana plants inside a private residence and/or inside an accessory structure on the same parcel as the private residence, so long as the following standards are met:
   a.   The primary use of the property shall be as a residence. Marijuana cultivation is prohibited as a home occupation.
   b.   All areas used for cultivation of marijuana shall comply with Chapter 32 of this Code.
   c   Indoor grow lights shall not exceed 1,000 watts per light and shall comply with the California Building, Electrical and Fire Codes as adopted by the Town in Chapter 10 of this Code.
   d.   The use of gas products (CO2, butane, propane, natural gas, etc.) or generators for cultivation of marijuana is prohibited.
   e.   All fully enclosed and secure structures sued for the cultivation of marijuana shall have a ventilation and filtration system installed that shall prevent marijuana plant odors from existing the interior of the structure.
   f.   Any accessory structure used for the cultivation of marijuana shall be located in the rear yard of the property and shall comply with otherwise applicable setbacks for accessory structures. The yard in which the accessory structure is located shall be enclosed by a solid fence. This provision shall not apply to cultivation occurring in a garage.
   g.   Adequate mechanical locking or electronic security systems shall be installed on the primary residence or accessory structure where the cultivation is occurring.
   h.   Marijuana cultivation shall be limited to six marijuana plants per private residence, regardless of whether the marijuana is cultivated inside the residence or an accessory structure. The limit of six plants per private residence shall apply regardless of how many individuals reside at the property.
   i.   The private residence shall remain at all times a residence, with legal and functioning cooking, sleeping and sanitation facilities with proper ingress and egress.
   j.   Cultivation of marijuana shall only take place on impervious surfaces.
   k.   The marijuana cultivation shall not be visible by normal, unaided vision from any public place.
   l.   Any area within the primary residence or accessory structure in which marijuana cultivation is occurring shall not be accessible to persons under 21 years of age.
   m.   Written consent of the property owner to cultivate marijuana shall be obtained and kept on the premises.
   n.   A portable fire extinguisher that complies with all applicable regulations and standards shall be kept in the area being used for marijuana cultivation.
(Ord. 2017-01, § 2)

32-94.5. Delivery of Marijuana.

   As required by Business and Professions Code Section 26322, the retail sale by delivery of medicinal cannabis to medicinal cannabis patients or their primary caregivers by a licensed medicinal cannabis business shall be permitted, provided such sales and deliveries are consistent with applicable regulations adopted by the California Bureau of Cannabis Control. All other deliveries of marijuana are prohibited and no conditional or land use permit, variance, license or other entitlement shall be issued for the establishment of such use or activity.
(Ord. 2016-01, § 2; Ord. 2017-01, § 2; Ord. 2023-09, § 1)

32-94.6. Processing of Marijuana as a Prohibited Use.

   Marijuana processing, as defined in Section 32-94.1, by any person or entity, including, but not limited to, clinics, collectives, cooperatives and dispensaries, is prohibited in all zones within the Town's jurisdictional limits. No conditional or land use permit, variance, license or other entitlement shall be issued for the establishment of such use or activity.
(Ord. 2016-01, § 2; Ord. 2017-01, § 2)

32.94.7. Public Nuisances.

   Any use or condition caused, or permitted to exist, in violation of any provision of this Section shall be, and hereby is declared to be, a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the Town pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 731 or any other remedy available to the Town.
(Ord. 2016-01, § 2; Ord. 2017-01, § 2)

32-94.8. Civil Remedies.

   In addition to any other enforcement permitted by this Section, the City Attorney may bring a civil action for injunctive relief and civil penalties pursuant to Section 1-5.3 of this code against any person or entity that violates this Section.
(Ord. 2016-01, § 2; Ord. 2017-01, § 2)

32-95.1. Definitions.

   For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
   a.   Electronic smoking device shall mean an electronic device that can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine, or other substances. An "electronic smoking device" includes a device that is manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigar, an electronic cigarillo, an electronic pipe, an electronic hookah, a vape pen, or a vapor pen.
   b.   Hookah Lounge shall mean any facility, building, structure, or location where customers smoke tobacco or other substances through one or more hookah pipes (also commonly referred to as a hookah or waterpipe).
   c.   Significant tobacco retailing business shall mean any tobacco retailing business which meets either of the following criteria:
      1.   Twenty percent or more of floor or display area is devoted to tobacco products, smoking paraphernalia, or both; or
      2.   Fifty percent or more of gross retail sales receipts are derived from tobacco products, smoking paraphernalia, or both.
   d.   Smoking paraphernalia shall mean cigarette papers or wrappers, pipes, holders of smoking materials of all types, cigarette rolling machines, and any other item designed for the consumption or preparation of tobacco or cannabis products; electronic smoking devices and items specifically designed for the preparation, charging, or use of electronic smoking devices including cartridges, cartomizers, e-liquid, smoke juice, tips, atomizers, electronic smoking device batteries, electronic smoking device chargers, and any other electronic smoking device paraphernalia.
   e.   Tobacco product shall mean any of the following:
      1.   Any product containing, made from, or derived from tobacco or nicotine that is intended for human consumption, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested by any other means, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, and snuff.
      2.   Any Electronic smoking device.
      3.   Any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product, whether or not it is sold separately.
      4.   Tobacco product does not include any product that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco cessation product or for other therapeutic purposes where the product is marketed and sold solely for that approved purpose.
   f.   Tobacco retailer shall mean any person or entity that sells tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, smoking paraphernalia, or any combination thereof, including retail or wholesale sales. "Tobacco retailing" shall mean the doing of any of these things. This definition is without regard to the quantity of tobacco, tobacco products or smoking paraphernalia sold, offered for sale, exchanged, or offered for exchange.
   g.   Vapor Lounge shall mean any facility, building, structure, or location where customers use one or more electronic smoking devices to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substance within the establishment. (Ord. #2018-09, § 2)

32-95.2. Restrictions on the Location of Tobacco Retailing.

   In all land use districts where tobacco retailing would be an otherwise permitted use, it is unlawful to establish or open a tobacco retailing business if the physical location of the business is:
   a.   Within 1,000 feet of any parcel occupied by a public or private school, a park, playground or library.
   b.   Within 500 feet of any parcel occupied by any other tobacco retailing business. (Ord. #2018-09, § 2)

32-95.3. Prohibition of Specified Tobacco Related Uses.

   The following land uses related to tobacco retailing and use are prohibited in all land use districts within the Town of Danville:
   a.   Hookah lounges.
   b.   Vapor lounges.
   c.   Significant tobacco retailing businesses. (Ord. #2018-09, § 2)