Lakewood City Zoning Code
PART 6a
M-2 Heavy Manufacturing Zone Regulations
§ 9368 Uses Permitted.
A.
Any use permitted in the M-1 Zone as a matter of course subject to the same specified conditions as in the M-1 Zone.
[Amended by Ord. 90-4]
B.
The following heavy manufacturing or industrial uses:
1.
Abrasives, manufacture of.
2.
Butane service station.
3.
Large Collection Facilities and Processing Facilities, provided the following standards are met.
[Added by Ord. 87-6]
(a)
Said facility does not abut a property zoned for residential use.
(b)
All exterior storage of material, including containers for after-hours donation of recyclable materials, shall be in sturdy containers which are covered, secured, and maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of non-flammable material. Oil storage must be in containers approved by the Los Angeles County Fire and Health Departments. No storage excluding truck trailers and overseas containers will be visible above the height of the fencing. Containers shall be at least ten (10) feet from any building.
(c)
Each site shall be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and shall be kept cleared of loose debris on a daily basis.
(d)
Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA as measured at the property line of residentially zoned property, or otherwise shall not exceed 70 dBA.
(e)
If the facility is located within 500 feet of property zoned for residential use, it shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The facility will be administered by on-site personnel during hours of operation.
(f)
Donation areas shall be kept free of litter and any other undesirable material and the containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited; facility shall display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling containers.
(g)
Facility shall be clearly marked with the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours of operations; identification and the informational signs shall meet the standards of the zone. Directional signs, bearing no advertising message, may be installed with the approval of the Director of Community Development, if necessary, to facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way.
(h)
Facilities shall be maintained in a wholly enclosed building except as follows:
(i)
Power-driven processing will be permitted, provided all noise level requirements specified in this Section are met.
(j)
A processing facility shall accept used motor oil for recycling from the generator in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code.
(k)
No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odor above ambient level may be detectable as measured on the boundaries of neighboring properties.
4.
Lumber mill.
5.
Warehousing of furniture, household goods, appliances, dry goods, clothing textiles, mechanical and other durable goods and consumer products.
[Added by Ord. 90-4]
6.
Emergency Shelters in accordance with Section 9302.22a, provided the following standards are complied with at all times:
[Added by Ord. 2012-1]
(a)
Capacity. The number of proposed beds authorized by a building permit at a proposed emergency shelter shall be limited to be no more than ten percent greater than the documented number of homeless persons within the City of Lakewood at the time the building permit application is filed.
(b)
Separation. No emergency shelter shall be maintained and operated within 300 feet of another such use or within 500 feet of any property in a residential zone.
(c)
Beds. There shall be a maximum of one bed per 200 square feet of gross floor area.
(d)
Parking. There shall be a minimum of three on-site parking spaces for every ten authorized beds in the facility.
(e)
Personal Sanitation. There shall be adequate bathroom and shower facilities provided to support the maximum allowed occupancy of the emergency shelter per the adopted Lakewood Building Code.
(f)
Amenities. There shall only be one each of the following facilities and they shall only be used exclusively by those guests validly residing at the shelter.
(1)
A central cooking facility.
(2)
A common dining room.
(3)
A common recreation room.
(4)
A common bike rack with a minimum of one bicycle space for every four beds in the facility.
(5)
A common laundry facility with a minimum of one washing machine and one dryer for every ten beds allowed in the facility.
(g)
Message Board. There shall be a bulletin board or kiosk provided that is in a readily visible and accessible place to the guests for their use and viewing. Flyers for counseling, employment, homeless services, transportation, medical clinics and other related information shall be displayed here as well as communication notes for guests of the shelter.
(h)
Trash Bin. There shall be a trash bin and bin enclosure installed as approved by the Development Review Board, in accordance with the requirements of both the Public Works Department and the waste hauler. The trash bin shall be secured to prevent unauthorized entry.
(i)
Lighting. There shall be adequate internal and external safety lighting provided and these shall be directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. Light intensity shall not exceed .5 foot-candles at the property line.
(j)
Security Plan. There shall be a security plan submitted for review and approved by local law enforcement prior to the initial opening of said emergency shelter.
(k)
Operation. The person, agency or organization operating the shelter ("operator") shall comply with the following operation requirements:
(1)
The operator may provide temporary shelter to any person for no more than 30 days. If the operator confirms that the guest has made a bona fide effort to find alternative housing and none is currently available, the operator may extend the temporary shelter to the guest in 30-day or less increments, but may not offer shelter exceeding a total of 90 days for any one person, in any twelve month period.
(2)
The facility shall only be operated by a bona-fide non-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency shelter services.
(3)
There shall be a manager living on the property. The manager's unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this section and may have independent facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, laundry and sanitation. The manager's unit may only be occupied by a manager and their family and/or guests, no portion of this unit shall be sublet or rented to others.
(4)
The primary access to the facility shall be through a common, indoor lobby staffed by a facility employee at all times, who is stationed at an entry desk or counter.
(5)
The operator shall provide staff and other services to assist shelter guests in obtaining permanent shelter and employment opportunities.
(6)
The operator shall accept no rent, remuneration or consideration of any form from guests for the use of any bed, room, or any service.
(7)
The operator shall not discriminate on any basis in the provision of any service.
(8)
The operator shall not require the participation of guests in any religions or philosophical ritual, service, meeting or rite as a condition of staying at the shelter.
(l)
Notice of Condition. A Notice of Condition shall be recorded on the property stating the use of the property is limited to use as an emergency shelter that is subject to the above requirements. The Notice of Condition shall restate these standards and require the operation of the facility to conform to these listed standards.
C.
Conditional Uses. The following uses are permitted provided in each instance a Conditional Use Permit has been obtained and continues in full force and effect:
1.
Air frame manufacturing and aircraft assembly.
2.
Automobile engine and body manufacture and assembly.
3.
Bottle washing and exchange plant.
4.
Building block, manufacture of.
5.
Burial vault, manufacture of.
6.
Cement building block, manufacture of.
7.
Cement products, manufacture of.
8.
Concrete mix, wet or dry.
9.
Concrete products, manufacture of.
10.
Metal plating or polishing.
11.
Oil Drilling equipment yard.
12.
Oil tool exchange.
13.
Paint, manufacture of.
14.
Pipe storage yard.
15.
Sewer pipe, manufacture.
16.
Hazardous Waste Management Facility.
[Added by Ord. 90-4]
17.
Any manufacturing, mixing, or storing of any state defined hazardous material.
[Added by Ord. 90-4]
18.
Open area storage of vehicles, boats, trailers and use of shipping containers for storage purposes, provided:
[Added by Ord. 2001-7]
(a)
The conditional use permit shall be for a term not exceeding five (5) years.
(b)
At the end of the term of the conditional use permit, the site shall be vacated and returned substantially to its original condition, unless, following a public hearing, the conditional use permit, subject to reasonable conditions, its extended for additional terms provided that said extension does not violate the public peace, health, safety and welfare.
(c)
This section does not apply to storage areas less than five (5) acres in size.
19.
Single Room Occupancy Facility in accordance with Section 9302.40a., provided the following standards are complied with at all times:
[Added by Ord. 2012-1]
(a)
Operator. The facility shall only be operated by a bona-fide non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable rental housing.
(b)
Rent. The monthly rental rate shall not be greater than 30% of the median income for a low income household, as defined by the Southern California Association of Governments.
(c)
Manager. There shall be a manager living on the property. The manager's unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this section and may have independent facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, laundry and sanitation. The manager's unit may only be occupied by a manager and their family and/or guests, no portion of this unit shall be sublet or rented to others.
(d)
Access. The primary access to all units shall be through a common, indoor lobby staffed by a facility employee at all times, who is stationed at an entry desk or counter.
(e)
Occupancy. The maximum occupancy shall be limited to no more than two persons per unit. The facility manager's unit is not subject to this limitation.
(f)
Unit Area. Each unit shall have a minimum gross floor area of not less than 150 square feet including a sleeping area, closet, and bathroom. Units that also include a kitchen area shall have a minimum gross floor area of not less than 200 square feet. Each unit shall have a refrigerator with a storage capacity of 20 cubic feet or more.
(g)
Parking. There shall be a minimum of one parking space per unit plus one parking space per employee on the largest shift and one loading space provided on the property.
(h)
Bikes. A bicycle rack with a minimum of one bicycle space for each three units shall be provided on-site.
(i)
Laundry. Common laundry facilities shall be provided on-site with a minimum of one washing machine and one clothes dryer for every four units.
(j)
Security Plan. A security plan shall be submitted for review and approved by local law enforcement prior to final inspection and operation of a Single Room Occupancy Facility.
(k)
Notice of Condition. A Notice of Condition shall be recorded on the property stating the use of the property is limited to use as a Single Room Occupancy Facility. The Notice of Condition shall restate all applicable development and operation standards and require the operation of the facility to conform to these listed standards. The Notice of Condition shall require the operation of the facility to conform to the listed standards, any conditions of the related Conditional Use Permit and requiring the facility to be operated by a bona fide non-profit organization for the provision of low income persons.
20.
Warehouse.
[Added by Ord. 2004-12]
D.
Applications for uses enumerated in Section 9368.C, Conditional Uses, shall be accompanied by accurately drawn maps which depict the following information, and any other information which the Director of Community Development deems necessary:
1.
Physical dimensions of the property and structures;
2.
Location of existing and proposed structures;
3.
Setbacks and landscaping;
4.
Methods of circulation and parking;
5.
Drainage patterns;
6.
Ingress and egress;
7.
Storage and processing areas;
8.
The distance of the property line to the nearest adjacent structure, and description and location of such structure;
9.
Proximity of the project to one hundred (100) year flood prone areas;
10.
Proximity of the project to any known earthquake fault zones;
11.
The relationship of the proposed project to all above ground water supplies and all known underground aquifers that might be threatened with contamination;
12.
Topographic description of the property and surrounding area;
13.
Vicinity map;
14.
In addition, the following information, and other information deemed necessary by the Director of Community Development, shall be submitted:
[Added by Ord. 90-4]
(a)
Identification of all waste water, treated and untreated, generated by the proposed use and the method and place of final discharge;
(b)
An analysis of visual, noise, and any olfactory impacts associated with the project and recommended mitigation measures;
(c)
An analysis of all anticipated air quality impacts associated with the project and proposed mitigation measures to ensure no degradation of air quality in the area;
(d)
Identification of the amount (in tons), sources, and types of hazardous waste to be treated, stored, or disposed of at the proposed facility; and the ultimate disposition of the wastes, and anticipated life of the facility.
(e)
A risk assessment which analyzes, in detail, all probabilities of accidents or spills at the site, transportation-related accidents from the point of origin from the subject site, and any other probabilities requested by either the Director of Community Development or the Planning Environment Commission.
(f)
A plan that identifies an ongoing monitoring program of air, soil, and groundwater. This plan shall be in conformance with the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and include any monitoring requirements imposed by other permitting agencies such as, but not limited to, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Regional Water Quality Control Board and Department of Health Services.
(g)
An emergency response plan which is in conformance with the City of Lakewood's Multi hazard Functional Plan for Emergency Operations.
§ 9368.1 Limitations on Uses Permitted.
Every use permitted in an M-2 zone shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
A.
No use shall be conducted so as to be objectionable by reason of excessive noise, odor, dust, mud, smoke, vibration, or other similar causes.
B.
None of the uses enumerated in Section 9368 shall include use of the following unless a conditional use permit is first obtained and kept in full force and effect as provided in and subject to the provisions of Part 10 of this Chapter:
C.
Open storage of material and equipment is permitted only when the storage area is enclosed with a solid fence, masonry wall, or chain link fence with a screen planting not less than six (6) feet in height. Such screen planting shall be permanently maintained.
E.
Any garage or portion of any building having vehicular access to an alley shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet from the center line of said alley.
G.
Trailer Coaches. Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter or this Code to the contrary, trailer coaches may be used as temporary living quarters in connection with the authorized sale of fireworks during the period of 12:00 noon, June 21, to 12:00 o'clock noon, July 10 of any year; or as a temporary sales office, or temporary living quarters where in connection with Christmas trees, from November 1 to December 31 of any year; or as an office for any political party, movement, or candidate, for a period of time not exceeding sixty calendar days prior to any election. No person shall establish, maintain or occupy such a trailer coach for any of the aforementioned purposes unless he has been first issued an occupancy permit therefor, and provided further the following conditions are observed and complied with at all times:
[Added by Ord. 459; amended by Ord. 464]
1.
In order to avoid an undue concentration of such temporary quarters, there shall not be more than one trailer coach per one hundred thousand square feet of commercial or less restrictive zoned land.
2.
All applicable provisions of the Building Code, not inconsistent with this Part, are observed at all times and a permit therefor issued pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Building Code is maintained at all times.
3.
The owner and occupant of such a trailer coach shall, within five days after the expiration of the aforementioned period, remove said trailer coach from the premises and clear and clean the premises of all rubbish, debris, temporary stakes, poles and other materials. No person shall maintain or occupy such a trailer coach unless he has deposited with the City the sum of $100.00 guaranteeing the faithful performance of this Section and, in the event any such person should fail to comply with the terms and provisions of this subsection, the City may, without further notice, clear said trailer coach site of all materials, including said trailer coach, and retain said sum of $100.00 for the City's costs and expenses in connection therewith.
4.
Said trailer coach facility has access to restroom facilities within two hundred feet from the site of said trailer coach.
5.
Off-street parking facilities, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Chapter, are provided contiguous to said trailer coach or on any adjoining lot or parcel within two hundred feet of said trailer coach site.
6.
Said Coach is provided with temporary electrical service, all installed and maintained in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Electrical Code.
7.
Each coach built after May 25, 1967, shall bear the insignia of approval of the State of California.
8.
Said trailer shall be maintained only at the location shown on the plot plan on file.
§ 9368.2 Screening.
[Added by Ord. 90-4]
Where any use enumerated in Sections 9368 is to be located adjacent to a residential zone, an eight-foot high block wall and a five-foot wide planter strip shall be constructed along the entire length of the M-2-zoned property line contiguous to the residential zone. All such uses shall be adequately screened from view from surrounding streets and residences. Said improvements shall be approved by the Development Review Board.
§ 9368.3 Building Height.
No building shall exceed a height of four (4) stories or fifty-five (55) feet, whichever is the lesser.
§ 9368.4 Location of Buildings and Uses.
No area in Zone M-2 which is within fifty (50) feet of any property in a residential zone shall be used for M-2 uses. However, such area may be used for off-street parking for automobiles or access to M-2 property.
§ 9368.5 Front Yard.
[Amended by Ord. 2018-9]
When property classified as M-2 comprises part of the frontage in a block otherwise zoned for residential purposes, the front yard of such M-1 zoned property shall conform to the front yard requirements of the abutting residential zone.
§ 9368.6 Side Yards.
Property in an M-2 zone need provide no side yards.
§ 9368.7 Rear Yards.
Every lot and every parcel in an M-2 zone, when used for "C" or "M-2" purposes and which abuts upon property classified for "R" purposes and does not abut upon an alley, shall provide a rear yard of not less than twenty (20) feet.