A.

Office Commercial (C-1) Zoning District—Consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Office Commercial. This zoning district includes low-scale, two-story offices and other supporting uses such as restaurants in areas where such uses may serve as a buffer between less compatible uses.

B.

Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) Zoning District—Consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Neighborhood Commercial. This zoning district includes convenient, small to medium-scale retail, office and personal services businesses in close proximity to residential neighborhoods.

C.

General Commercial (C-3) Zoning District—Consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designations of General Commercial and Regional Commercial. This zoning district includes a wide range of retail sales, business, professional and personal service uses, as well as recreation, entertainment and transient lodging to serve the community and the region.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022)

A.

Provide a variety of commercial uses that meet the needs of private enterprise and current and future residents that do not generate significant levels of traffic or parking impacts.

B.

Promote the development of distinctive regional uses that generate revenues such as new vehicle automobile dealerships, hotels and shopping centers. Such uses should be focused adjacent to the freeway or at major intersections.

C.

Allow for the development of offices including professional, medical and financial, where the city can evolve into a growing business hub.

D.

Allow for the development of limited residential uses when such uses are compatible with neighborhood commercial environments and/or near major transit hubs.

E.

Provide for appropriate buffers between commercial and residential uses to preserve both commercial feasibility and residential environments.

F.

Provide development standards that support the adaptive reuse of existing buildings when appropriate and the construction of new projects utilizing sustainable principles.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022)

A.

Permitted Uses. Table 17.40-1 prescribes the land use regulations for commercial zoning districts. Additional regulations are denoted in the right-hand column. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for building structures may require other discretionary review.

B.

Unlisted Uses. Any land use not listed in Table 17.40-1 is not permitted in commercial zoning districts, except as outlined in Section 17.12.050 (Rules and Measurements—Additional Permitted Uses) of this title.

Table 17.40-1—Permitted Uses—Commercial Zoning Districts

Key:

* Horizontal mixed-use projects in the C-3 zone: Use may be permitted. Other uses shall be prohibited.

— Use not permitted.

P Use permitted by-right.

M Use permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit (MUP).

C Use permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

R Use permitted after review and approval of a Planned Residential Development (PRD) Permit.

Z Use permitted after review and approval of a Director Level Zoning Clearance (ZCD).

Notes:

¹  Only permitted within ¼-mile of a Commercial or Transit Hub (CTH).

²  Uses only permitted within ¼-mile of a CTH.

³  A CUP shall be required for arcades with more than 3,500 square feet in Gross Floor Area (GFWA). A MUP shall be required in all other instances.

⁴  Alcohol sales can be for beer and wine or beer, wine and distilled spirits. However, they shall be considered different levels of alcohol sales. Therefore, if a use has approval for beer and wine wants to add spirits, a new CUP or MUP will be required.

⁵  Only applicable to assembly and entertainment uses permitted in the underlying zoning district.

⁶  Funeral home or mortuary shall not include crematories.

⁷  Limited to the East Valley Entryway Area, west of Durfee Avenue, as shown on the city's zoning map.

⁸  Limited to the East Valley Entryway Area as shown on the city's zoning map.

⁹  Car sharing shall be permitted by-right if there is no on-site parking of vehicle (i.e. it is only an office use).

¹⁰  Parking structures shall be ancillary to a permitted use.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022; Ord. No. 3023, § 4.B(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

A.

Nonresidential Development Standards. Table 17.40-2 prescribes the development standards for commercial zoning districts:

Table 17.40-2—Development Standards—Commercial Zoning Districts

Notes:

¹¹  Refer to Section 17.60.030 of this title for additional height exceptions and restrictions.

¹²  For new lots. Refer to Section 16.26.020 of Title 16 (Subdivisions) for additional standards and exceptions.

¹³  All street setbacks shall be fully landscaped as prescribed in Section 17.72.060.

B.

Residential Development Standards. Table 17.40-3 prescribes the development standards for commercial zoning districts:

Table 17.40-3—Residential Development Standards—Commercial Zoning Districts

Notes:

¹⁴  Refer to Section 17.60.030 of this title for additional height exceptions and restrictions.

¹⁵  Refer to Section 16.60.130 of this title for additional yard exceptions. All street setbacks shall be fully landscaped as prescribed in Section 17.72.050.

¹⁶  See General Plan Figure C-4 for a map of major arterials.

¹⁷  The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) permitted shall be prior to any density bonus or other state provision that permits a higher density than allowed in this title.

¹⁸  Refer to Section 17.24.050(C) of this title for information on the city's Floor FAR bonus provisions.

¹⁹  The minimum open space requirement per unit shall be determined prior to any density bonus or other state provision that permits a higher density than allowed in this title. Refer to Section 17.24.050(D) of this title for additional information on open space standards.

²⁰  This requirement shall no apply to ADUs or projects that are 100% affordable.

C.

Other Development Standards. Table 17.40-4 denotes additional development standards found in other chapters or sections of this title that apply to the commercial zoning districts:

Table 17.40-4—Other Development Standards

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022; Ord. No. 3023, § 4.B(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

A.

Light Manufacturing (M-1) Zoning District—Consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial/Business Park. This zoning district is principally established to provide areas appropriate for a diverse range of light industrial uses, including limited manufacturing and processing, research and development, fabrication, utility equipment and service yards, wholesaling, warehousing, and distribution activities. Other uses such as office, retail and restaurants are also permitted.

B.

General Manufacturing (M-2) Zoning District—Consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial/Business Park. This zoning district is primarily located in the city's Northwest Industrial District. In addition to the uses permitted in the M-1 zoning district, the M-2 zoning district is intended to accommodate a broader range of industrial uses.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022; Ord. No. 3023, § 4.B(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

A.

Designate adequate land for industrial, office and research and development uses to strengthen the city's economic base and provide a range of employment opportunities for the current and future population of the city and region.

B.

Provide for the appropriate location of businesses that may have the potential to generate off-site impacts, while providing to ensure compatibility in use and form with existing and planned land uses.

C.

Provide development standards that support the adaptive reuse of existing buildings when appropriate and construction of new projects utilizing sustainable principles.

D.

Protect sensitive land uses in close proximity to manufacturing zoning districts including single-family residential, multiple-family residential and educational facilities.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022)

A.

Permitted Uses. Table 17.42-1 prescribes the land use regulations for manufacturing zoning districts. Additional regulations are denoted in the right-hand column. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for building structures may require other discretionary review.

B.

Unlisted Uses. Any land use not listed in Table 17.42-1 is not permitted in manufacturing zoning district, except as outlined in Section 17.12.050 (Rules and Measurements—Additional Permitted Uses) of this title.

Table 17.42-1—Permitted Uses—Manufacturing Zoning Districts

Key:

— Use not permitted.

P Use permitted by-right.

M Use permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit (MUP).

C Use permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

Z Use permitted after review and approval of a Director Level Zoning Clearance (ZCD).

Notes:

²¹  A CUP shall be required for arcades with more than 3,500 square feet in Gross Floor Area (GFWA). A MUP shall be required in all other instances.

²²  Alcohol sales can be for beer and wine or beer, wine and distilled spirits. However, they shall be considered different levels of alcohol sales. Therefore, if a use has approval for beer and wine wants to add spirits, a new CUP or MUP will be required.

²³  Only applicable to assembly and entertainment uses permitted in the underlying zoning district.

²⁴  A CUP shall be required for new construction or conversion from an existing building of 1000,000 square feet or greater in GFA.

²⁵  A CUP shall only be required for new construction or conversion from an existing building. It shall not be required for a change in tenant.

²⁶  Car sharing shall be permitted by-right if there is no on-site parking of vehicle (i.e. it is only an office use).

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022; Ord. No. 3023, § 4.B(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

A.

Development Standards. Table 17.42-2 prescribes the development standards for manufacturing zoning districts:

Table 17.42-2—Development Standards—Manufacturing Zoning Districts

Notes:

²⁸  Refer to Section 17.60.030 of this title for additional height exceptions and restrictions.

²⁹  For new lots. Refer to Section 16.26.020 of Title 16 (Subdivisions) for additional standards and exceptions.

³⁰  All street setbacks shall be fully landscaped as prescribed in Section 17.72.060 of this title.

B.

Multiple-family Residential Developments. Residential projects shall comply with all provisions of the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district.

C.

Other Development Standards. Table 17.42-3 denotes additional development standards found in other chapters or sections of this title that apply to manufacturing zoning districts:

Table 17.42-3—Other Development Standards

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022; Ord. No. 3023, § 4.B(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

A.

Public Facilities (PF) Zoning District—Consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Public Facilities. This zoning district primarily includes land and facilities owned and maintained by federal, state and local government agencies and public utilities. This includes public schools, police and fire-related facilities, courthouses, public libraries and community centers.

B.

Open Space (OS) Zoning District—Consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Open Space. This zoning district refers to areas designated for parks, open space, linear parks, trails, and other similar recreational uses. It includes areas as diverse as Peck Water Conservation Park, the Emerald Necklace, pocket parks, plazas, and other gathering places.

C.

Airport (AP), Railroad/Transitway (RT) and River/Wash (RW) Zoning Districts—Consistent with multiple General Plan Land Use Designations, depending on the zoning district and primary use. The AP zoning district applies solely to the El Monte Airport and encompasses all aviation-related businesses on the airport site. In addition to the airport, El Monte's physical landscape has a significant amount of transportation infrastructure. This includes railroads, freeway systems, rivers/washes and the transitway.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022; Ord. No. 3023, § 4.B(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

A.

Permitted Uses. Table 17.44-1 prescribes the land use regulations in public and quasi-public zoning districts. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for building structures may require other discretionary review.

B.

Unlisted Uses. Any land use not listed in Table 17.44-1 is not permitted in public and quasi-public zoning districts, except as outlined in Section 17.12.050 (Rules and Measurements—Additional Permitted Uses) of this title.

Table 17.44-1—Permitted Uses—Public and Quasi-Public Zoning Districts

Key:

— Use not permitted.

P Permitted by-right.

M Permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit (MUP).

C Permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

Notes:

³¹  Primary uses limited to government or government-related facilities, public colleges or universities, public K-12 schools, cultural institutions, community centers and government offices. All other uses shall be ancillary.

³²  The list of permitted uses are based on the 1995 "El Monte Airport Master Plan Report." If the County of Los Angeles adopts a new master plan, that plan shall supersede this list.

³³  A property adjacent to land zoned RT may encroach into the RT Zoning District up to 50 feet. The development standards for the RT zoned portion shall be the same as development standards for the adjacent property.

³⁴  Limited to linear parks, trails, bicycle paths and similar uses in the RT and RW Zoning Districts.

³⁵  A property adjacent to land zoned RT may encroach into the RT Zoning District up to 50 feet. The development standards for the RT zoned portion shall be the same as development standards for the adjacent property.

³⁶  Alcohol sales can be for beer and wine or beer, wine and distilled spirits. However, they shall be considered different levels of alcohol sales. Therefore, if a use has approval for beer and wine wants to add spirits, a new CUP or MUP will be required.

³⁷  Less than 3,500 square feet in area.

³⁸  A property adjacent to land zoned RT may encroach into the RT Zoning District up to 50 feet. The development standards for the RT zoned portion shall be the same as development standards for the adjacent property.

³⁹  Parking structures must be fully subterranean and ancillary to a public or private recreational facility.

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022; Ord. No. 3023, § 4.B(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

A.

PF and OS Zoning Districts.

1.

Setbacks.

a.

Street Yard. There shall be a minimum setback of ten (10) feet for all structures and parking areas. The setback shall be landscaped and maintained with an underground irrigation system.

b.

Interior Side Yard. For buildings, there shall be a minimum interior side yard setback of ten (10) feet if it abuts a residentially zoned property. No setback shall be required for a building if it abuts a nonresidential property.

c.

Rear Yard. For buildings, there shall be a minimum rear yard setback of 20 feet if it abuts a residentially zoned property. No setback shall be required for a building if it abuts a non-residentially zoned property.

2.

Height.

a.

Private Facilities. Structures associated with a private facility shall not exceed a height of two (2) stories and thirty (30) feet.

b.

Public Facilities. Structures associated with a public facility shall comply with the variable height requirements as outlined in Section 17.40.010 (Height Exceptions and Restrictions) of this title.

B.

AP Zoning District. The development standards shall be based on the 1995 "El Monte Airport Master Plan Report." If Los Angeles County adopts a new master plan, that plan shall supersede any applicable development standard.

C.

RT, RW and TW Zoning Districts. The development standards shall be established through the public review process.

D.

Other Development Standards. Table 17.44-2 denotes additional development standards found in other chapters or sections of this title that apply to public and quasi-public zoning districts:

Table 17.44-2—Other Development Standards

(Ord. No. 3011, § 3(Exh. B), 6-21-2022; Ord. No. 3023, § 4.B(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)