As used in this title, "public," "open space," and "special purpose" zones mean:

A.

Public zones:

1.

Public (P)

2.

School (S)

B.

Open space zones:

1.

Open space (O)

2.

Park (Pk)

3.

Cemetery (Ce)

C.

Special purpose zones:

1.

Specific plan (Sp)

2.

Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay zone (MHP-S)

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A person shall not use any premises in any public, open space, or special purpose zone except as hereinafter specifically permitted in this title and subject to all regulations and conditions enumerated in this title.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The purpose and intent of the P Zone is to provide the means necessary to implement the city's general plan, specifically the "public use" category, as set forth in the text of the general plan and as delineated on the general plan map. This zone is intended to be in accordance with applicable goals, objectives, policies and actions set forth by the general plan. This zone is also intended to allow the development of public facilities and uses in order to provide a full range of urban services. It shall also be the intent of this zone to apply the provisions of this zone including, but not limited to, the property development regulations required herein to all new building lots created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title.

It shall not be the intent of this title to render previously legally created building lots or legally constructed buildings which do not comply with the new property development regulations or other requirements of this title to be nonconforming where these lots or buildings complied with the ordinances in effect at the time of their creation or construction. However, proof of compliance with ordinances in effect at the time of creation or construction shall be the sole burden of the appli-cant or property owner. Such proof may include building permits, minutes of council or commission action, case files, or other documentation.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following categories of uses are permitted in the P zone subject to any stated exceptions, development regulations, and approval of the site plan as follows:

A.

Airports—Owned and operated by a public agency.

B.

Animal shelters and related facilities—Operated by a public agency.

C.

Existing residential uses—Such uses may continue to be used as a permitted use provided that such uses may not be expanded by a cumulative total of more than 500 square feet of floor area. This size limit does not apply accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units subject to Chapter 17.41, Article I.

D.

Flood control and drainage facilities—Maintained by a public agency.

E.

Maintenance yards and related activities—Operated by a public agency.

F.

Offices—Government. This category is limited to federal, state, county, city or special district offices, libraries and court facilities, public utilities, and similar office uses.

G.

Prisons—Public or privately operated.

H.

Sewage treatment plants—Operated by a public agency, provided that no stockpiling, commercial composting, processing, or handling of sludge or biosolid material is conducted within an enclosure or inside of a building.

I.

Water reservoirs, dams, treatment plants, gauging stations, pumping stations, tanks, wells, and any use normal and appurtenant to the storage and distribution of water.

J.

Other uses. This category includes those uses which do not fall into any other category, and are not temporary uses, which in the opinion of the director are consistent with the purpose and intent of this zone and similar to other uses permitted herein.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

A.

The following uses are considered as accessory uses to the permitted uses in the P Zone:

1.

Accessory buildings and structures customarily used in conjunction therewith.

2.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station. An electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) shall be permitted as an accessory use within a parking lot or in a parking garage of any publicly owned facility subject to all applicable city code requirements and the following:

a.

The EVCS's shall be located in a manner which will be easily seen by the public for informational and security purposes and shall be illuminated during evening business hours; and

b.

Be located in desirable and convenient parking locations which will serve as an incentive for the use of electric vehicles; and

c.

The EVCS pedestals shall be protected as necessary to prevent damage by automobiles; and

d.

The EVCS pedestals shall be designed to minimize potential damage by vandalism and to be safe for use in inclement weather; and

e.

Complete instructions and appropriate warnings concerning the use of the EVCS shall be posted on a sign in a prominent location on each station for use by the operator; and

f.

One standard nonilluminated sign, not to exceed 4 square feet in area and 10 feet in height, may be posted for the purpose of identifying the location of each cluster of EVCS's; and

g.

The EVCS may be on a timer that limits the use of the station to the normal business hours of the use(s) which it serves to preclude unauthorized use after business hours; and

h.

Where determined by the director to be necessary, new public uses shall provide the electrical service capacity necessary and all conduits and related equipment necessary to ultimately serve 2 percent of the total parking spaces with EVCS's in a manner approved by the building and safety official. Of these parking spaces, ½ shall initially be provided with the electric vehicle supply equipment necessary to function as on-line EVCS's upon completion of the project. The remainder shall be installed at such time as they are needed for use by customers, employees or other users. EVCS's shall be provided in disabled person parking spaces in accordance with state requirements.

B.

The following uses are considered as temporary uses in the P zone:

1.

Building materials, storage of, used in a building or construction project, during the construction and 30 days thereafter, including the contractor's temporary office provided that any lot or parcel of land so used shall be part of the project, or on property adjoining the construction site.

2.

Temporary Commercial Coach. Use of commercial coaches as temporary offices subject to the provisions of Article X of Chapter 17.40 and this zone.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

All permitted, temporary and accessory uses shall be subject to review and approval by the director.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A.

General.

1.

No new building or commercial coach shall be erected, constructed, moved onto, or established on an existing legal lot or parcel of land unless said building or temporary commercial coach shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in city ordinances, standards, guidelines or policies and subsection B of this section, or Article X of Chapter 17.40 which are pertinent to its placement on said lot or parcel.

2.

No existing building or temporary commercial coach located on an existing legal lot or parcel of land shall be converted, enlarged, or moved unless said building, or addition thereto, shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in city ordinances, standards, guidelines or policies and subsection B of this section, or Article X of Chapter 17.40 which are pertinent to its placement on said lot or parcel.

3.

No new lot shall be created or any building, or portion thereof, existing on such new lot be used, unless said lot and said building location shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in city ordinances, standards, guidelines or policies and subsection B of this section.

B.

P Zone. Wherever property is designated as a P zone on the zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

1.

Lot dimensions and Yard requirements. Lot dimensions and yard requirements for this section shall be determined by the director on a case by case basis. Determination of lot dimensions, yards, setbacks and projections permitted in yards for a proposed public facility shall take into consideration the configuration of the lot, and the type, height layout, and intended use for the facility, the surrounding land uses, and any potentially adverse impact on surrounding properties from the intended use. In determining lot dimensions, yards and setback requirements for a particular public use, consideration shall be given to similar requirements on adjacent properties and to required lot dimensions and yard requirements in other sections of this title that most closely approximate the intended public use.

2.

Height. The height of buildings and structures shall comply with the following:

a.

No building in the P zone which is within 100 feet of any RR, SRR or R zone shall exceed a height of 2 stories or 35 feet, whichever is less.

b.

No building may be constructed which would shade any existing active solar energy system on adjoining property without the consent of the affected property owner. (See subsection 1 in the definition of solar energy system in Section 17.04.240.)

c.

Exceptions for Solar Systems. Solar collectors may exceed the height limit when mounted on the roof of a legal, conforming building. The right to exceed the height limit shall be exercised only in the event that: there is no other practical means or location for achieving an efficient placement on the building or site in question; such collectors may exceed the height limit only to the extent necessary to achieve efficient placement; in no case shall such solar collectors (or related equipment) encroach more than 5 feet beyond the limit. Also the placement of a solar collector shall not shade or otherwise diminish the efficiency of existing solar collectors on neighboring property, or preclude such property from sufficient solar access to successfully operate a solar energy system sufficient to serve the needs of the business or occupants.

3.

Maximum floor area ratio (FAR): 1.0. (See definition in Section 17.04.240.)

4.

Landscaping. Landscaping requirements for this section shall be determined by the director on a case by case basis. Determination of landscaping requirements for a proposed public facility shall take into consideration the type, height, layout, and the intended use for the facility, the surrounding land uses, and any potentially adverse impact on surrounding properties from the intended use. In establishing landscaping requirements for a particular public use, consideration shall be given to landscaping requirements in other sections of this title that most closely approximate the intended public use.

5.

Outside Storage. Outside storage requirements for this section shall be determined by the director on a case by case basis. Determination of outside storage requirements for a proposed public facility shall take into consideration the type, layout, and the intended use for the facility, the surrounding land uses, and any potentially adverse impact on surrounding properties from the intended use. In establishing outside storage requirements for a particular public use, consideration shall be given to outside storage requirements in other sections of this title that most closely approximate the intended public use.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

Sign requirements for this section shall be determined by the director on a case by case basis. Determination of sign requirements for a proposed public facility shall take into consideration the type, height, layout, and the intended use for the facility, the surrounding land uses, and any potentially adverse impact on surrounding properties from the intended use. In establishing sign requirements for a particular public use, consideration shall be given to sign requirements in other sections of this title that most closely approximate the intended public use.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The automobile parking facilities required by this section shall be provided and permanently maintained as such unless and until a substitute has been provided which is in full compliance with the provisions of this title. The following parking requirements shall be complied with in the P zone:

A.

Parking Requirements by Use. Parking requirements in the P zone shall be provided as determined by the director to be appropriate on a case by case basis. In general, parking facilities shall comply with the requirements and design standards for similar uses as contained in this title.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following design and performance standards shall be met for development in the P zone:

A.

General Requirements. Design and performance standards including access, paving, size and marking of spaces and circulation of parking lots, loading spaces, buffering, building design, landscaping, lighting, outside storage and display, screening, service for utilities, signs and similar requirements not hereafter detailed in this subsection, shall be determined by the director on a case by case basis. Determination of design and performance standards for a proposed public facility shall take into consideration the configuration of the lot, the height, type, layout, and the intended use for the facility, the surrounding land uses, and any potentially adverse impact on surrounding properties from the intended use. In determining design and performance standards for a particular public use, consideration shall be given to design and performance standards in other sections of this title that most closely approximate the intended public use.

B.

Specific Requirements.

1.

Refuse/Recycling Storage Enclosures. All public uses shall have on the same lot or parcel a refuse/recycling storage area at a ratio of 20 square feet of refuse/recycling storage area for each 1,000 square feet or portion thereof of net floor area of the facility or as may be determined necessary by the director. The enclosure shall be a minimum size of 6 feet in width by 18 feet in length (exterior dimension). Such storage areas shall be enclosed on 3 sides by a minimum 5-foot-high reinforced masonry or concrete wall with a sight-obscuring gate (chain link with slats is not acceptable) of noncombustible materials which is substantially the same height as the enclosing walls. The floor of the enclosure shall be of concrete construction. Such storage areas shall not be placed in a location which is openly exposed to a fronting street or a neighboring residential area.

2.

Hazardous Materials. Applicants must obtain the approval of the Los Angeles County fire department prior to obtaining any city permits for any use which includes the use of hazardous materials or the storage of hazardous materials or wastes.

3.

Radioactive Materials. The use of radioactive materials shall be limited to measuring, gauging or calibration equipment.

4.

Noise. Uses which generate noise by the nature of their function and/or processes shall be required to demonstrate that the noise levels emitted from the use shall not exceed 65 dBA at any property line which abuts a residential zone or use. A detailed noise attenuation study by a qualified acoustical engineer may be required by the director to determine appropriate mitigation and methods to incorporate same into project design. Site design methods which may be utilized to reduce noise include:

a.

The use of building setbacks and dedication of noise easements to increase the distance between the noise source and receiver;

b.

The location of uses and orientation of buildings which are compatible with higher noise levels adjacent to noise generators or in clusters to shield more noise-sensitive areas and uses;

c.

The placement of noise-tolerant land uses, such as parking areas, between the noise source and receiver;

d.

The placement of noise-tolerant structures to shield noise-sensitive areas.

C.

When adjacent to a residential zone or use the following requirements shall also be applied:

1.

Artificial lighting used to illuminate the premises shall be directed away from adjacent residential zone or use.

2.

Where multistory buildings are to be utilized on lots abutting residentially zoned or used properties, such buildings shall be located or oriented in a manner which will minimize visual intrusion into neighboring property which is residentially zoned or used. (This may be accomplished by setting the building back from the abutting property line beyond the distance required for the yard, selective placement of windows, orienting the building in a manner which will not give occupants a direct view into the yards or windows of neighboring residents.)

3.

No signs shall be placed in a manner which visually intrudes into adjoining property which is residentially zoned or used.

4.

Trees shall be utilized as a means of improving the interface between public uses and residential uses where appropriate.

5.

Buffering. When abutting property which is residentially zoned or used a masonry wall of not less than 6 feet in height shall be provided at the property line in accordance with the provisions for walls specified in Section 17.28.030C to minimize conflicts between public uses and residential uses. A 10 foot landscaped setback shall be placed next to the wall. This requirement shall be modified, where necessary to preclude interference with line-of-sight of a driver within 10 feet of any street, highway or alley, down to a maximum height of 42 inches. The design of the wall shall be considered as part of the site plan review. The site and any buildings thereof shall be designed to locate noise- and odor-generating equipment and activity in a manner which will have a minimal impact on abutting property which is residentially zoned or used. Such techniques may include, but are not limited to, no windows on the building wall(s) facing residentially zoned property, insulating structures housing equipment against noise, limitation of the hours of equipment operation, and other controls designed for specific problems. It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove that his project will not have a detrimental effect on neighboring residential property at the time of site plan review.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The purpose of the School (S) zone is to implement policies contained in the Lancaster General Plan, particularly policies pertaining to school facilities, prescribed within the Public Use land use category. It is the further purpose of these regulations to provide the city and public with increased involvement in the planning of future uses at existing school sites, including working with local school districts and neighborhood residents on appropriate land uses for school sites no longer needed for educational purposes, coordination with the school districts on joint use of school facilities for community-wide use, and acquisition of closed school sites for recreation, childcare and other appropriate public purposes.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following categories of uses are permitted in the S zone subject to any stated exceptions, development regulations, and approval of the site plan as follows:

A.

Schools—Public. This category is limited to elementary, middle, high-school and colleges and associated uses and activities including day care facilities and dormitories as appurtenant uses to public schools.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following uses may be permitted in the S zone provided a conditional use permit has first been obtained as provided in Article I of Chapter 17.32, and while such permit is in full force and effect in conformity with conditions of such permit:

A.

Schools—Private. This category is limited to elementary, middle, high-school and colleges and associated uses and activities including day care facilities, dormitories, athletic facilities, and administrative offices as appurtenant uses to private schools.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A.

The following uses are considered as accessory uses to the permitted uses in the S Zone:

1.

Community Education. For purposes of this chapter, community education includes uses customarily accessory to school uses including:

a.

Citizen/parent-teachers' associations;

b.

Camp Fire girls;

c.

Boy and Girl Scout troops;

d.

Boys and Girls Club;

e.

School-community advisory councils, senior citizens' organizations, clubs, and associations formed for recreational, educational, political, economic, artistic, or moral activities of the public school districts;

f.

Public, literary, scientific, recreational, educational, or public agency meetings; administration of examinations for the selection of personnel or the instruction of precinct board members by public agencies; and

g.

Supervised recreational activities including, but not limited to, sports league activities.

B.

The following uses are considered as temporary uses in the S zone:

1.

Building materials, storage of, used in a building or construction project, during the construction and 30 days thereafter, including the contractor's temporary office provided that any lot or parcel of land so used shall be part of the project, or on property adjoining the construction site.

2.

Temporary Commercial Coach. Use of commercial coaches as temporary offices subject to the provisions of Article X of Chapter 17.40 and this zone.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A.

General.

1.

No new building or commercial coach shall be erected, constructed, moved onto, or established on an existing legal lot or parcel of land unless said building or temporary commercial coach shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in city ordinances, standards, guidelines or policies and subsection B of this section, or Article X of Chapter 17.40 which are pertinent to its placement on said lot or parcel.

2.

No existing building or temporary commercial coach located on an existing legal lot or parcel of land shall be converted, enlarged, or moved unless said building, or addition thereto, shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in city ordinances, standards, guidelines or policies and subsection B of this section, or Article X of Chapter 17.40 which are pertinent to its placement on said lot or parcel.

3.

No new lot shall be created or any building, or portion thereof, existing on such new lot be used, unless said lot and said building location shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in city ordinances, standards, guidelines or policies and subsection B of this section.

B.

S Zone. Wherever property is designated as a S zone on the zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

1.

Lot dimensions and Yard requirements. Lot dimensions and yard requirements for this section shall be determined by the director on a case by case basis. Determination of lot dimensions, yards, setbacks and projections permitted in yards for a proposed public facility shall take into consideration the configuration of the lot, and the type, height layout, and intended use for the facility, the surrounding land uses, and any potentially adverse impact on surrounding properties from the intended use. In determining lot dimensions, yards and setback requirements for a particular public use, consideration shall be given to similar requirements on adjacent properties and to required lot dimensions and yard requirements in other sections of this title that most closely approximate the intended public use.

2.

Height. The height of buildings and structures shall comply with the following:

a.

No building in the S zone which is within 100 feet of any RR, SRR or R zone shall exceed a height of 2 stories or 35 feet, whichever is less.

b.

No building may be constructed which would shade any existing active solar energy system on adjoining property without the consent of the affected property owner. (See subsection 1 in the definition of solar energy system in Section 17.04.240.)

c.

Exceptions for Solar Systems. Solar collectors may exceed the height limit when mounted on the roof of a legal, conforming building. The right to exceed the height limit shall be exercised only in the event that: there is no other practical means or location for achieving an efficient placement on the building or site in question; such collectors may exceed the height limit only to the extent necessary to achieve efficient placement; in no case shall such solar collectors (or related equipment) encroach more than 5 feet beyond the limit. Also the placement of a solar collector shall not shade or otherwise diminish the efficiency of existing solar collectors on neighboring property, or preclude such property from sufficient solar access to successfully operate a solar energy system sufficient to serve the needs of the business or occupants.

3.

Maximum floor area ratio (FAR): 1.0. (See definition in Section 17.04.240.)

4.

Landscaping. Landscaping requirements for this section shall be determined by the director on a case by case basis. Determination of landscaping requirements for a proposed public facility shall take into consideration the type, height, layout, and the intended use for the facility, the surrounding land uses, and any potentially adverse impact on surrounding properties from the intended use. In establishing landscaping requirements for a particular public use, consideration shall be given to landscaping requirements in other sections of this title that most closely approximate the intended school use.

5.

Outside Storage. Outside storage requirements for this section shall be determined by the director on a case by case basis. Determination of outside storage requirements for a proposed public facility shall take into consideration the type, layout, and the intended use for the facility, the surrounding land uses, and any potentially adverse impact on surrounding properties from the intended use. In establishing outside storage requirements for a particular public use, consideration shall be given to outside storage requirements in other sections of this title that most closely approximate the intended public use.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following design and performance standards shall be met for development in the S zone:

A.

General Requirements. Design and performance standards including access, paving, size and marking of spaces and circulation of parking lots, loading spaces, buffering, building design, landscaping, lighting, outside storage and display, screening, service for utilities, signs and similar requirements not hereafter detailed in this subsection, shall be determined by the director on a case by case basis. Determination of design and performance standards for a proposed public facility shall take into consideration the configuration of the lot, the height, type, layout, and the intended use for the facility, the surrounding land uses, and any potentially adverse impact on surrounding properties from the intended use. In determining design and performance standards for a particular public use, consideration shall be given to design and performance standards in other sections of this title that most closely approximate the intended public use.

B.

Specific Requirements.

1.

Refuse/Recycling Storage Enclosures. All public uses shall have on the same lot or parcel a refuse/recycling storage area at a ratio of 20 square feet of refuse/recycling storage area for each 1,000 square feet or portion thereof of net floor area of the facility or as may be determined necessary by the director. The enclosure shall be a minimum size of 6 feet in width by 18 feet in length (exterior dimension). Such storage areas shall be enclosed on 3 sides by a minimum 5-foot-high reinforced masonry or concrete wall with a sight-obscuring gate (chain link with slats is not acceptable) of noncombustible materials which is substantially the same height as the enclosing walls. The floor of the enclosure shall be of concrete construction. Such storage areas shall not be placed in a location which is openly exposed to a fronting street or a neighboring residential area.

2.

Hazardous Materials. Applicants must obtain the approval of the Los Angeles County fire department prior to obtaining any city permits for any use which includes the use of hazardous materials or the storage of hazardous materials or wastes.

3.

Radioactive Materials. The use of radioactive materials shall be limited to measuring, gauging or calibration equipment.

4.

Noise. Uses which generate noise by the nature of their function and/or processes shall be required to demonstrate that the noise levels emitted from the use shall not exceed 65 dBA at any property line which abuts a residential zone or use. A detailed noise attenuation study by a qualified acoustical engineer may be required by the director to determine appropriate mitigation and methods to incorporate same into project design. Site design methods which may be utilized to reduce noise include:

a.

The use of building setbacks and dedication of noise easements to increase the distance between the noise source and receiver;

b.

The location of uses and orientation of buildings which are compatible with higher noise levels adjacent to noise generators or in clusters to shield more noise-sensitive areas and uses;

c.

The placement of noise-tolerant land uses, such as parking areas, between the noise source and receiver;

d.

The placement of noise-tolerant structures to shield noise-sensitive areas.

C.

When adjacent to a residential zone or use the following requirements shall also be applied:

1.

Artificial lighting used to illuminate the premises shall be directed away from adjacent residential zone or use.

2.

Where multistory buildings are to be utilized on lots abutting residentially zoned or used properties, such buildings shall be located or oriented in a manner which will minimize visual intrusion into neighboring property which is residentially zoned or used. (This may be accomplished by setting the building back from the abutting property line beyond the distance required for the yard, selective placement of windows, orienting the building in a manner which will not give occupants a direct view into the yards or windows of neighboring residents.)

3.

No signs shall be placed in a manner which visually intrudes into adjoining property which is residentially zoned or used.

4.

Trees shall be utilized as a means of improving the interface between public uses and residential uses where appropriate.

5.

Buffering. When abutting property which is residentially zoned or used a masonry wall of not less than 6 feet in height shall be provided at the property line in accordance with the provisions for walls specified in Section 17.28.030C to minimize conflicts between public uses and residential uses. A 10 foot landscaped setback shall be placed next to the wall. This requirement shall be modified, where necessary to preclude interference with line-of-sight of a driver within 10 feet of any street, highway or alley, down to a maximum height of 42 inches. The design of the wall shall be considered as part of the site plan review. The site and any buildings thereof shall be designed to locate noise- and odor-generating equipment and activity in a manner which will have a minimal impact on abutting property which is residentially zoned or used. Such techniques may include, but are not limited to, no windows on the building wall(s) facing residentially zoned property, insulating structures housing equipment against noise, limitation of the hours of equipment operation, and other controls designed for specific problems. It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove that his project will not have a detrimental effect on neighboring residential property at the time of site plan review.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The purpose and intent of the O zone is to provide the means necessary to implement the policies of the City's General Plan regarding open space and the land use designations "O" (open space), as delineated on the general plan map, and to designate zoning for those uses which are open in nature and thus contribute to the visual and spatial relief from continuous urban development. The "O" zone also serves to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation; preserve scenic qualities; protect sensitive or fragile environmental areas; preserve the capacity and water quality of the stormwater drainage system; and to provide pedestrian and bicycle transportation connections.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following uses, excluding uses that stockpile, commercially compost, process, or handle sludge or biosolid materials, are permitted in the O zone:

A.

Crops: field, tree, bush, berry and row including nursery stock in nonurban areas;

B.

Floodways;

C.

Roadside rest area;

D.

Scenic corridor or scenic easement;

E.

Vegetative preservation or management areas;

F.

Wildlife preservation or management areas, except gun clubs and hunting preserves.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following uses are considered as accessory uses to the permitted uses in the O zone:

A.

Accessory buildings or structures customarily used in conjunction with permitted uses;

B.

Solar energy systems, whether mounted on or attached to a building or mounted on the ground.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following uses are considered as temporary uses in the O zone:

A.

Building materials, storage of, used in the construction of a building or building project, during the construction and 30 days thereafter, including the contractor's temporary office provided that any lot or parcel of land so used shall be part of the building project, or on property adjoining the construction site.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

If site plans or other pertinent information for the proposed use are first submitted to and approved by the director in accordance with Article VI of Chapter 17.32, premises in the O zone may be used for the following uses:

A.

Access to property lawfully used for a purpose not permitted in the O zone, provided no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses in the O zone.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A.

The following uses, excluding uses that stockpile, commercially compost, process, or handle sludge or biosolid materials, are permitted in the O zone; provided, a conditional use has first been obtained as provided in Article I of Chapter 17.32, and while such permit is in full force and effect in conformity with conditions of such permit for:

1.

Arboretum;

2.

Botanical garden;

3.

Crops: field, tree, bush, berry and row including nursery stock where the site abuts developed, residential property in the R, MHP, MDR or HDR zones;

4.

Open spaces as a part of an RPD development, public;

5.

Riding, hiking, bicycle trails but not including trails for motor-driven vehicles;

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

No building in the O zone shall exceed a height of 25 feet. This section does not apply to uses subject to permit which shall be subject to Article I of Chapter 17.32. (See Article XII of Chapter 17.40 for general exceptions.)

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

Solar collectors may exceed the height limit when mounted on the roof of a legal, conforming building. The right to exceed the height limit shall be exercised only in the event that: there is no practical means or location for achieving an efficient placement on the building or site in question; such collectors may exceed the height limit only to the extent necessary to achieve efficient placement; in no case shall such solar collectors (or related equipment) encroach more than 5 feet beyond the limit. Also the placement of a solar collector shall not shade or otherwise diminish the efficiency of existing solar collectors on neighboring property, or preclude such property from sufficient solar access to successfully operate a solar energy system sufficient to serve the household needs of the occupants or the intended use.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A site plan drawn to scale shall be required of any person seeking to erect new buildings or structures, make additions to any existing buildings or structures, or otherwise improve or develop any lot or portion thereof for a permitted use prior to the issuance of any building permit.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A.

No new building shall be erected, constructed, moved onto, or established on an existing legal lot or parcel of land unless said building shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in this section which are pertinent to its placement on said lot or parcel.

B.

No existing building located on an existing legal lot or parcel of land shall be converted, enlarged or moved unless said building, or addition thereto, shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in this section which are pertinent to this placement on said lot or parcel.

C.

No new lot shall be created, or any building, or portion thereof, existing on such new lot be used unless said lot and said building location shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in this section which are pertinent to the area and dimensions for new lots and buildings on said lot.

D.

O zone:

1.

Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet (see Sections 17.40.093, 17.40.095 and 17.40.097 in the event of lot area, width or depth reduction for highway purposes or public use);

2.

Yard requirements (see Section 17.28.030 for special provisions concerning yards):

(See Sections 17.40.093, 17.40.095 and 17.40.097 in the event yard requirements must be reduced for street widening or transit stops.)

a.

Front yard: 20 feet,

b.

Interior side yard: 20 feet,

c.

Street side yard: 20 feet,

d.

Rear yard*: 20 feet;

3.

Lot coverage:

a.

Maximum lot coverage: 10 percent of the lot area;

4.

Open space: 70 percent of the lot area;

5.

Landscaping: no landscaping shall be placed in a manner which shades or would ultimately shade any existing solar energy system from the sun on a contiguous lot.

*EXCEPTION: Solar energy systems are permitted in rear yards and not counted against lot coverage.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A person shall not use any sign except as specifically permitted in this section and subject to all regulations and conditions set forth in accordance with Article VI of Chapter 17.32, Director's review. The following signs are permitted in the O zone:

A.

Address. Street numbers of all buildings shall be prominently located and of sufficient size to be easily read from the street by public safety personnel (i.e., police, fire, ambulance).

B.

Monument Sign. Twenty-five square feet plus 0.25 square feet for each foot of frontage over 100 feet up to a maximum of 50 square feet.

C.

Wall Sign. One square foot per linear foot of building frontage.

D.

Freestanding signs shall be not less than 25 feet from an interior property line and shall be at least 100 feet from any other freestanding sign.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A.

Purpose. The fence standards promote the positive benefits of fences without negatively impacting the community or endangering public or vehicle safety. Fences can create a sense of privacy, protect children and pets, provide separation from busy streets, and enhance the appearance of property by providing attractive landscape materials. The negative effects of fences can include the creation of street walls that inhibit police and community surveillance, decrease the sense of community, hinder emergency access, lessen solar access, hinder the safe movement of pedestrian and vehicles, and create an unattractive appearance. These standards are intended to promote the positive aspects of fences and to limit the negative ones.

B.

Type of fences. The standards apply to walls, fences and screens of all types whether open, solid, wood, metal, wire, masonry, or other material.

C.

Location. Fences may be 6 feet tall at the property line. A fence within 30 feet of a street lot line may not be more than 10 percent sight obscuring.

D.

Building permits. Building permits are required by Building and Safety Division, for fences 6 feet in height.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following design requirements shall be met by development in the O zone:

A.

Existing topography, hydrology, soil, drainage and vegetation conditions shall be retained on undeveloped land in order to retain the visual appeal and function of the undisturbed open space area. No vehicle, equipment or materials will be operated, stored or placed on the undisturbed area.

B.

All buildings shall be designed to enclose or otherwise screen from view all rooftop mechanical equipment, ducts, tanks, etc., including solar systems. This requirement does not include windpowered turbines used for ventilation.

C.

Where multistory buildings are to be utilized on lots abutting property in the R zone, such buildings shall be located or oriented in a manner which will minimize the visual intrusion into neighboring single-family property. (This may be accomplished by setting the building back from the abutting property line beyond the distance required by the yard, orienting the building in a manner which will not give a view into the back yard of their neighbors, or by other design consideration.)

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The purpose and intent of the Pk zone is to provide the means necessary to implement the policies of the City's General Plan regarding parks and the land use designations "O" (open space), as delineated on the general plan map, and to designate zoning for those uses which are park and recreation facilities and thus contribute to the visual and spatial relief from continuous urban development.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following uses, excluding uses that stockpile, commercially compost, process, or handle sludge or biosolid materials, are permitted in the Pk zone: A. Parks, public, and associated buildings and recreation facilities.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following uses are considered as accessory uses to the permitted uses in the Pk zone:

A.

Accessory buildings or structures customarily used in conjunction with permitted uses, including but not limited to playground equipment, ball fields and seating, etc.

B.

Solar energy systems, whether mounted on or attached to a building or mounted on the ground.

C.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station. An electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) shall be permitted as an accessory use within any existing legal single-family or multiple-family residential garage or carport, or within any existing legal commercial parking space in a parking lot or in a parking garage, subject to all applicable city code requirements and the following:

1.

Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) for public use shall be subject to the following requirements:

a.

The EVCSs shall be located in a manner which will be easily seen by the public for informational and security purposes and shall be illuminated during evening business hours; and

b.

Be located in desirable and convenient parking locations which will serve as an incentive for the use of electric vehicles; and

c.

The EVCS pedestals shall be protected as necessary to prevent damage by automobiles; and

d.

The EVCS pedestals shall be designed to minimize potential damage by vandalism and to be safe for use in inclement weather; and

e.

Complete instructions and appropriate warnings concerning the use of the EVCS shall be posted on a sign in a prominent location on each station for use by the operator; and

f.

One standard non-illuminated sign, not to exceed 4 square feet in area and 10 feet in height, may be posted for the purpose of identifying the location of each cluster of EVCSs; and

g.

The EVCS may be on a timer that limits the use of the station to the normal business hours of the use(s) which it serves to preclude unauthorized use after business hours.

2.

Electric vehicle charging stations for private use shall:

a.

Be located in a manner which will not allow public access to the charging station; and

b.

Comply with subsections C.1.c., d. and e. of this section.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following uses are considered as temporary uses in the Pk zone:

A.

Building materials, storage of, used in the construction of a building or building project, during the construction and 30 days thereafter, including the contractor's temporary office provided that any lot or parcel of land so used shall be part of the building project, or on property adjoining the construction site.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

If site plans or other pertinent information for the proposed use are first submitted to and approved by the director in accordance with Article VI of Chapter 17.32, premises in the Pk zone may be used for the following uses:

A.

Access to property lawfully used for a purpose not permitted in the Pk zone, provided no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses in the Pk zone;

B.

Carnivals, subject to the provisions of Chapter 9.46;

C.

Signs, as provided in Section 17.20.260.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010; Ord. No. 999, § 7, 8-26-2014)

A.

The following uses are permitted in the Pk zone; provided, a conditional use has first been obtained as provided in Article I of Chapter 17.32, and while such permit is in full force and effect in conformity with conditions of such permit for:

1.

Arboretum;

2.

Archery range;

3.

Athletic range;

4.

Botanical garden;

5.

Campgrounds, publicly or privately owned or operated, containing overnight camping facilities for tents, travel trailers, camper trucks or other recreational vehicles;

6.

Fishing and casting ponds, recreational;

7.

Golf courses, including the customary clubhouse and appurtenant facilities;

8.

Golf or baseball driving ranges;

9.

Open spaces as a part of an RPD development, public;

10.

Parks;

11.

Picnic grounds;

12.

Playgrounds;

13.

Polo grounds;

14.

Radio and television stations and towers including studios. Existing stations may expand their building floor area up to 50 percent without obtaining a conditional use permit;

15.

Riding, hiking, bicycle trails but not including trails for motor-driven vehicles;

16.

Swimming pool, public;

17.

Utilities, minor, public and private; including telephone repeater stations and microwave stations.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

No building in the Pk zone shall exceed a height of 40 feet. This section does not apply to uses subject to permit which shall be subject to Article I of Chapter 17.32. (See Article XII of Chapter 17.40 for general exceptions.)

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

Solar collectors may exceed the height limit when mounted on the roof of a legal, conforming building. The right to exceed the height limit shall be exercised only in the event that: there is no practical means or location for achieving an efficient placement on the building or site in question; such collectors may exceed the height limit only to the extent necessary to achieve efficient placement; in no case shall such solar collectors (or related equipment) encroach more than 5 feet beyond the limit. Also the placement of a solar collector shall not shade or otherwise diminish the efficiency of existing solar collectors on neighboring property, or preclude such property from sufficient solar access to successfully operate a solar energy system sufficient to serve the household needs of the occupants or the intended use.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A site plan drawn to scale shall be required of any person seeking to erect new buildings or structures, make additions to any existing buildings or structures, or otherwise improve or develop any lot or portion thereof for a permitted use prior to the issuance of any building permit. The director or his designated representative shall review the site plan for conformance with the provisions of this title. The site plan shall demonstrate conformance with height regulations (Section 17.20.350), property development regulations (Section 17.20.380), sign regulations (Section 17.20.390), off-street parking requirements (Section 17.20.400), design requirements (Section 17.20.410) and any other requirements as established for the Pk zone. In addition to the requirements set forth in the Pk zone, the director may place conditions on the approval of the site plan where he finds that such action is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. At such time as the site plan complies with the intent of this title, the site plan may be approved by the director or his designated representative. The site plan approval shall be valid for one year from the date of approval. A one-year extension of the approval may be granted by the director or his designated representative. In the event the site plan is denied, the applicant may appeal the decision in accordance with Section 17.36.030.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A.

No new building shall be erected, constructed, moved onto, or established on an existing legal lot or parcel of land unless said building shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in this section which are pertinent to its placement on said lot or parcel.

B.

No existing building located on an existing legal lot or parcel of land shall be converted, enlarged or moved unless said building, or addition thereto, shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in this section which are pertinent to this placement on said lot or parcel.

C.

No new lot shall be created, or any building, or portion thereof, existing on such new lot be used unless said lot and said building location shall comply with all of the regulations set forth in this section which are pertinent to the area and dimensions for new lots and buildings on said lot.

D.

O zone:

1.

Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet (see Sections 17.40.093, 17.40.095 and 17.40.097 in the event of lot area, width or depth reduction for highway purposes or public use);

2.

Yard requirements (see Section 17.28.030 for special provisions concerning yards):

(See Sections 17.40.093, 17.40.095 and 17.40.097 in the event yard requirements must be reduced for street widening or transit stops.)

a.

Front yard: 20 feet,

b.

Interior side yard: 20 feet,

c.

Street side yard: 20 feet,

d.

Rear yard*: 20 feet;

3.

Lot coverage**:

a.

Maximum lot coverage: 10 percent of the lot area;

4.

Open space**: 70 percent of the lot area;

5.

Landscaping: no landscaping shall be placed in a manner which shades or would ultimately shade any existing solar energy system from the sun on a contiguous lot.

*EXCEPTION: Solar energy systems are permitted in rear yards and not counted against lot coverage.

**EXCEPTION: Public community or recreation buildings are exempted from lot coverage and open space requirements.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A person shall not use any sign except as specifically permitted in this section and subject to all regulations and conditions set forth in accordance with Article VI of Chapter 17.32, Director's review. The following signs are permitted in the Pk zone:

A.

Address. Street numbers of all buildings shall be prominently located and of sufficient size to be easily read from the street by public safety personnel (i.e., police, fire, ambulance).

B.

Monument Sign. Twenty-five square feet plus 0.25 square feet for each foot of frontage over 100 feet up to a maximum of 50 square feet.

C.

Wall Sign. One square foot per linear foot of building frontage.

D.

Freestanding signs shall be not less than 25 feet from an interior property line and shall be at least 100 feet from any other freestanding sign.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A.

The automobile parking facilities required by Section 17.12.220 of this title shall be provided and permanently maintained as such unless and until a substitute has been provided which is in full compliance with the provisions of this title.

B.

Parking in required yards is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following design requirements shall be met by development in the Pk zone:

A.

Existing topography, hydrology, soil, drainage and vegetation conditions shall be retained on undeveloped land in order to retain the visual appeal and function of the undisturbed open space area. No vehicle, equipment or materials will be operated, stored or placed on the undisturbed area.

B.

All buildings shall be designed to enclose or otherwise screen from view all rooftop mechanical equipment, ducts, tanks, etc., including solar systems. This requirement does not include windpowered turbines used for ventilation.

C.

A wall of not less than 5 feet nor greater than 6 feet in height measured from the highest ground elevation on either side of the wall (except where specified otherwise in Section 17.28.030C) may be required by the director to be constructed along all or a portion of the perimeter of the premises as necessary to protect adjoining property.

D.

Where multistory buildings are to be utilized on lots abutting property in the R zone, such buildings shall be located or oriented in a manner which will minimize the visual intrusion into neighboring single-family property. (This may be accomplished by setting the building back from the abutting property line beyond the distance required by the yard, orienting the building in a manner which will not give a view into the back yard of their neighbors, or by other design consideration.)

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The purpose and intent of the Cemetery (Ce) zone is to implement the cemetery requirements as set forth in the Lancaster Municipal Code. As used in this title, "cemetery" means a place for the permanent interment of dead human bodies or the cremated remains thereof, including a crematory. It may be either a burial park for earth interments, a mausoleum for vault or crypt interments, a columbarium for cinerary interments, or a combination of one or more thereof. Properties designated with the Cemetery zone shall conform to the requirements of Section 17.20.430 through 17.20.570.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following uses may be permitted provided the specified permit has first been obtained, and while such permit is in full force and effect in conformity with the conditions of such permit for:

A.

Cemeteries, including columbariums, crematoriums and mausoleums, as provided in Sections 17.20.430 through 17.20.570.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A.

A cemetery shall be deemed to be established or maintained or extended where the interment of one or more dead human bodies or cremated remains is made in or upon any property, whether or not the same has been duly and regularly dedicated for cemetery purposes under the laws of the state of California, and which at the date this article takes effect was not included within the boundaries of a legally existing cemetery.

B.

Any person who makes or causes to be made any interment in or upon such property, and any person having the right of possession of any such property who knowingly permits the interment of a dead body or cremated remains therein or thereupon shall be deemed to have established, or maintained, or extended a cemetery within the meaning of the provisions of this title.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A person shall not establish or maintain any cemetery or extend the boundaries of any existing cemetery at any place within the unincorporated territory of the county of Los Angeles without a permit first having been applied for and obtained from the commission. This section does not prevent the maintenance, development and operation within their present boundaries of cemeteries which were legally established on the date this article takes effect.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

Any person desiring to obtain a permit required by this article shall file a written application therefore with the director.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The president and secretary of the corporation which will be in charge of the operation of the proposed cemetery and the owner of the land to be included therein shall sign the application for a permit required by this article. Such persons shall also verify the application as provided by the Code of Civil Procedure of the state of California for the verification of pleadings in civil actions.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

An application for a permit required by this article shall set forth in separate paragraphs or in exhibits attached thereto the following information:

A.

A list certified to be correct by affidavit or by statement under penalty of perjury pursuant to Section 2015.5. of the Code of Civil Procedure of names and addresses of:

1.

All persons owning any part of the property proposed to be used as a cemetery, and

2.

All persons owning property within a distance of 1½ miles of said proposed cemetery or extension of an existing cemetery where there are 50 or more buildings used either for residence or business within such distance as shown on the latest available assessment roll of the county of Los Angeles;

B.

The names and addresses of the officers and directors of the corporation which will be in charge of the operation of the cemetery;

C.

A map showing the exact location, exterior boundaries and legal description of the property which it is proposed to use for a cemetery and the location of all buildings, whether public or private, located within a distance of 1½ miles from the exterior boundaries of said premises, and the location and depth of all wells in said area from which domestic or irrigating water is obtained. The map shall also show the location and names of all public highways located within a distance of 1½ miles from the exterior boundaries of the said premises, and if no public highways are located within said distance then said map shall show the location and at least ½ mile of the extent of the 3 public highways having a length of at least ½ mile which are located nearest to said premises. The map shall further show the elevation in feet above sea level of the highest and lowest points in the said premises and the width, depth and location of all natural watercourses and artificial drains or conduits for the drainage of storm water located upon the said premises or within 2,000 feet from the exterior boundary thereof in any direction;

D.

A financial statement of applicant showing the financial ability of applicant to establish, care for, and maintain the proposed cemetery in such a manner as to prevent the same from being a public nuisance;

E.

A statement setting forth whether the said cemetery is to be established as a perpetual care or nonperpetual care cemetery, and if a perpetual 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 same in full details sufficient to show that said cemetery will be maintained so as not to become a public nuisance.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

When an application is filed it shall be accompanied by the filing fee required by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The commission shall hold 2 public hearings on an application for a cemetery permit. The first such hearing shall be held within 60 days from the date the application is filed.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

Not less than 20 days prior to the date of a hearing on an application for a cemetery permit, the director shall:

A.

Cause a copy of such notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of Los Angeles, the first such publication appearing at least 20 days prior to the date of hearing as follows:

1.

Ten publications within such period if in a daily newspaper, or

2.

Three publications if in a weekly newspaper;

B.

Cause notices of said hearing to be posted conspicuously along the exterior boundary line of said proposed cemetery, or extension of an existing cemetery, not more than 300 feet apart and at each change of direction of the said boundary line, and also in the same manner along both sides of all public highways within 1½ miles of such exterior boundaries, and in such manner as will reasonably give notice to passersby of the matters contained in such notice. The notices referred to in this subsection shall contain a copy of the notice of hearing, a rough sketch showing the boundaries of the proposed cemetery or extension of an existing cemetery, and all public highways within a distance of 1½ miles of such exterior boundaries and a statement in black face letters not less than one inch high: "NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH CEMETERY";

C.

Where there are 50 or more buildings used either for residence or business purposes within a distance of 1½ miles from such exterior boundaries of said proposed cemetery or extension of an existing cemetery, he shall cause a notice of the said hearing to be mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, to all persons whose names and addresses appear on the verified lists of property owners required to be submitted by the applicant.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A permit may be denied if it is found 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.

Such establishment, maintenance or extension will or may reasonably be expected to be a public nuisance; or

C.

Such 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 lives and property of the public; or

D.

That the applicant through the proposed perpetual care fund or otherwise cannot demonstrate adequate financial ability to establish and maintain the proposed cemetery so as to prevent the proposed cemetery from becoming a public nuisance.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

Before taking final action either the commission or the city council may require of the applicant any reasonable dedication of public streets or highways through the premises proposed to be used for the proposed cemetery or extension of an existing cemetery so as to prevent the same from jeopardizing the public safety, comfort or welfare, and if the time required by the commission or the city council for compliance with such conditions having been met, the commission or the city council may deny the permit.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010; Ord. No. 1130, § 4(Exh. A), 5-27-2025)

In the event that the commission or the city council shall have denied its approval of any application heretofore or hereafter made for any permit provided for herein no new or further applications for any such permit shall be made to establish or extend a cemetery upon the same premises, or any portion thereof, as described in such previous applications, until the expiration of one year from and after the date of the denial of such approval.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010; Ord. No. 1130, § 4(Exh. A), 5-27-2025)

No permit granted as a result of any such application shall be assignable prior to the actual establishment of such cemetery or extension of any existing cemetery, nor shall such permit be used by any other person than applicant in the establishment of such cemetery or extension of an existing cemetery.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

Where an application is filed requesting a cemetery permit for the expansion of the boundaries of an existing cemetery and the area of such proposed expansion: (1) will not exceed the lesser of 10 percent of the area of the existing cemetery, or 5 acres; and (2) was owned by the cemetery association at the time the existing cemetery was established; and (3) will not extend beyond natural or constructed barriers such as streets and highways, watercourses, drainage channels, and ravines; and (4) no previous expansion has been approved for the existing cemetery utilizing the modified application and notification requirements of this section, the applicant may:

A.

Substitute a distance of 700 feet in lieu of the 1½ mile distance for the certified list of names and addresses required to be submitted by subsection A.2. of Section 17.32.460; and

B.

Substitute a distance of 700 feet in lieu of the 1½ mile distance for maps required by subsection C of Section 17.32.460; and

C.

Substitute a distance of 700 feet in lieu of the 1½ mile distance for posting notices of hearing along public highways as required by subsection B of Section 17.32.490; and

D.

Where there are 50 or more buildings used either for residence or business purposes within a distance of 1½ miles from such exterior boundaries of said proposed expansion, the applicant shall cause a notice of the said hearing to be mailed by first class mail postage prepaid, to all persons whose names and addresses appear on the verified lists of owners of property within 700 feet of such expansion, which list is required to be submitted by the applicant.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

Where an application is filed requesting a cemetery permit for a reduction in boundaries of an existing cemetery never used the applicant may:

A.

Substitute a distance of 700 feet for filing and application requirements as provided in the case of minor expansions by subsections A, B, C, and D of Section 17.20.560; and

B.

Delete the information required by subsections D and E of Section 17.20.480.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The purpose and intent of the SP zone is to provide the means necessary to implement the city general plan; whether it is solely the SP designation, or in conjunction with any other general plan land use designation as set forth in the text of the general plan, and as delineated on the general plan map. The specific plan zone is intended to be in accordance with applicable goals, objectives, policies and specific actions set forth by the plan. It is the intent of the SP zone that specific plans be prepared to regulate the use and development of property prior to, or in conjunction with, the review of development and subdivision proposals. It is intended that these specific plans be comprehensive and cover a logical planning area so that development in the SP zone occurs in a coordinated fashion, with adequate public/private services and infrastructure, rather than as a series of isolated individual projects. It is further intended that these specific plans provide the opportunity for unique and creative designs that are not possible under the city's typical development regulations.

Where so specified on the general plan map, the land use category shall determine the type of land use permitted and/or the density range for the specific plan. Where the SP zone is specified without a land use designation on the general plan map, the specific plan shall include a comprehensive proposal for development, which may include but is not limited to, a variety of mixed land uses and standards to enhance and protect the physical features of the site and surrounding areas.

It shall also be the intent of the SP zone to allow certain individual uses on property where no specific plan has been adopted when such uses will not adversely affect the surrounding area or the city's ability to adopt a future specific plan for the area.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A person shall not use any premises in the SP zone except as hereafter permitted in this title and subject to all regulations and conditions enumerated in this title. Where a specific plan has been adopted by the city, it shall supersede all regulations contained in this article.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following uses are permitted within the SP zone:

A.

Agricultural crop production, including necessary on-site processing, sales and storage facilities; provided, that no sludge or biosolid material shall be applied to any land as a soil amendment;

B.

Continued operation of existing uses, including residences, which were legally established prior to the adoption of the SP zone on August 3, 1992. Residences in the C, LI, or HI general plan land use designations may be expanded by a maximum cumulative total of 500 square feet of living area. This size limit does not apply accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units subject to Chapter 17.41, Article I. Residences within the UR, MDR or HDR land use designations may be expanded without limitation provided that all applicable property development regulations are met.

C.

Mobilehome on an existing vacant legal lot, in accordance with the design standards as established in Section 17.08.370, with a general plan land use designation of UR, MDR or HDR.

D.

Single-family residence on an existing vacant legal lot, including all typical accessory uses and structures, with a general plan land use designation of UR, MDR or HDR.

E.

Public and quasi-public facilities necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the public, including but not limited to communication facilities, fire stations and utilities.

F.

Re-use of existing vacant premises with new use consistent with the land use designation, including site or structural improvements necessary to meet current codes.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

If site plans or other pertinent information for the proposed use are first submitted to and approved by the director in accordance with Article I of Chapter 17.32 and Section 17.20.680, premises in the SP zone may be used for the following uses:

A.

Establishment of a new use that is not consistent with the underlying land use designation only when:

1.

The use will occupy an existing developed site that is appropriate for the use; and

2.

The use will not be detrimental to other uses or property in the surrounding area.

B.

Expansion of a legally established commercial or industrial use where the use is consistent with the general plan land use designation of C, LI or HI.

C.

Home occupation subject to the provisions of Section 17.08.320.

D.

One dwelling unit, in accordance with Section 17.16.040, used for residence by a caretaker and his immediate family, where there is a legally operating use that requires continuous supervision on a site with a general plan land use designation of LI or HI.

E.

Raising, training, breeding of animals, including all necessary facilities; slaughtering and packaging operations may be allowed only where the underlying land use is HI provided that no sludge or biosolid material shall be applied to any land as a soil amendment.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010; Ord. No. 1130, § 4(Exh. A), 5-27-2025)

Property within the SP zone may be used for the following uses provided that a conditional use permit has first been obtained in accordance with Article I of Chapter 17.32 and Section 17.20.680:

A.

Churches, temples, or other places used exclusively for religious worship, including incidental education and social activities on a lot with a general plan land use designation of UR, MDR, HDR or C;

B.

Day care center;

C.

Schools, through grade 12 on a site with a general plan land use designation of UR, MDR or HDR;

D.

Recreational facilities, including parks;

E.

Warehousing and mini-storage, including outdoor storage and construction yards subject to screening standards of the corresponding zone on a lot with a general plan land use designation of LI or HI.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

Where a conflict in interpretation occurs regarding application of Section 17.20.600, 17.20.610, 17.20.620 or 17.20.640 to any specific case the director shall determine the interpretation.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

An applicant seeking to subdivide property, or to develop or use property in an SP zone except as otherwise allowed by this title, shall present a proposal to the Department of Community Development for a specific plan which complies with the specific plan provisions of California Government Code, Article 8, Section 65450 et seq. An application for a specific plan shall be filed with the Department of Community Development on a form prescribed by the director and shall include such information, maps and data as determined necessary by the director to afford a complete analysis of the proposal and to be in conformance with state law.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

When an application is filed for a specific plan it shall be accompanied by the filing fee established for a zone change by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A.

Any development within the SP zone, including establishment or enlargement of uses, buildings or structures, shall comply with the property development regulations of the zoning classification that corresponds to the general plan land use designation on the site.

B.

Residential projects and mixed-use developments consisting of residential and nonresidential uses with at least two-thirds of the square footage designated for residential use shall be subject to the objective design standards in Chapter 17.41, Article IV and those objective design standards contained within an applicable master plan or specific plan. If there is a conflict between the objective design standards in Chapter 17.41, Article IV and those in the applicable master plan or specific plan, the standards of the master plan or specific plan shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

Signs shall be allowed within the SP zone subject to the requirements of the zoning classification that corresponds with the general plan land use designation of the site. Off-premises advertising signs, including billboard relocations, are strictly prohibited in the SP zone. Uses subject to conditional use permit shall be required to prepare a comprehensive sign plan to regulate the placement of signage.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

In approving an application for director's review or conditional use permit, the following findings shall be made in addition to the findings specified elsewhere in this title:

A.

The proposed use will not adversely affect the ability of the city to adopt a comprehensive specific plan on, or in the vicinity of, the subject property.

B.

The proposed use will not result in further subdivision of the subject property.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The purpose and intent of the MHP-S overlay zone is to implement the senior mobilehome park requirements as set forth in Section 17.08.305 of the Lancaster Municipal Code. Properties designated with the MHP-S overlay zone shall conform to the requirements of Section 17.08.305 of the Lancaster Municipal Code and related requirements applicable to senior mobilehome parks as set forth in Title 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

A person shall not use any premises in the MHP-S zone except as hereafter permitted in this title and subject to all regulations and conditions enumerated in this title.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The following uses are permitted in the MHP-S zone subject to stated regulations and conditions:

A.

Senior mobilehome park as defined in Section 17.04.240 and subject to all requirements as set forth in Section 17.08.305.

(Ord. No. 947, § 1, 7-13-2010)

The purpose and intent of the Housing Density Overlay Zone (HD-O) is to provide flexibility and opportunities for additional housing types by providing means to achieve a higher maximum allowed density than would otherwise be allowed by the underlying zoning.

(Ord. No. 1090, § 3(Exh. A), 6-28-2022)

The Housing Density Overlay Zone standards apply only to locations designated on the zoning map with a Housing Density Overlay Zone. A Housing Density Overlay Zone may only be applied to properties within the HDR, C, and CPD zones, upon application by a project proponent or the City, consistent with the provisions of Chapter 17.24.

(Ord. No. 1090, § 3(Exh. A), 6-28-2022)

Properties designated with the Housing Density Overlay zone shall conform to all standards established within the underlying zone where the overlay is applied, with the following exception:

1.

Maximum Density. Residential density shall not exceed fifty (50) dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. No. 1090, § 3(Exh. A), 6-28-2022)

As used in this title "East Side Overlay Zone District" applies to property designated on the zoning map by reference letters "EOZ" after the reference letter(s) identifying the base zoning district.

The base district is zoned Rural Residential-2.5 (RR-2.5), intended for rural single-family residential use, allowing one dwelling unit per minimum net area of 100,000 square feet.

(Ord. No. 1105, § 4(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

The purpose and intent of the EOZ District is to establish allowed use provisions and requirements for areas of the city where the specified light industrial uses and rural residential are compatible. The purpose and intent of the EOZ District is also to provide the means necessary to implement the City of Lancaster general plan, specifically: the "light industry" category, where compatible with the base district rural residential uses, the "non-urban residential" category (zoned RR-2.5).

(Ord. No. 1105, § 4(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

Permitted uses for the East Side Overlay are listed below. In the event of a conflict between allowed uses for this district and the allowed uses of the underlying base zoning district, the allowed uses for the East Side Overlay Zone District shall apply. Uses which do not fall into any other category, and are not temporary or accessory uses, uses subject to director's review, or uses subject to permit in this EOZ District, that are consistent with the purpose and intent of this overlay and similar to other uses permitted herein shall be determined by the director.

(Ord. No. 1105, § 4(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

All uses are subject to any stated exceptions, development requirements, and standard city approval process.

Alcohol Production - Brewery, Winery or Distillery. This category includes establishments where beer, wine, and/or other spirts are prepared, bottled, stored, and sold for on- or off-site consumption. Tasting rooms or seating areas may be provided on-site. Tasting room/seating areas shall be limited up to 25% of the floor space area.

Alternative Energy Uses. This category includes both solar photovoltaic electric generation facility (solar farms), hydrogen production and generation facilities and other similar uses. Solar uses in the EOZ District must comply with regulations set forth in Section 17.08.290, Solar Farms. All hydrogen production, storage, and transport activities must comply with federal and state regulations.

Automobile, Boat, Equipment, Motorcycle, Truck, Tractor, Service, Repair, Accessories and Parts. This category includes, but is not limited to body and frame shops, auto upholstery shops, brake shops, muffler shops, radiator shops, repair shops. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building.

Building Trades and Related Uses. This category includes, but is not limited to cabinet making, carpenter shop, engineers and surveyors, and landscape materials (including nurseries). This land use excludes batch plants and concrete transit mix uses.

Contractor Storage Yards. This category includes outdoor storage area used for the storage of the equipment, vehicles, or other materials while not in use. Contractor storge yards may include administrative offices and other accessory uses directly related to the business on the property.

Distribution. Includes facilities primarily engaged in the receipt, storage, and distribution of goods, products, cargo, and materials, including transshipment by air, rail or motor vehicle, but excludes truck terminals. All storage activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building.

Food Manufacturing, Processing, Wholesale Sales and Storage. This category includes but is not limited to breweries, coffee roasting, dairy products, fruit and produce, malt products, meat processing, oleomargarine, sodium glutamate, soft drinks, vitamin tablets, and similar uses. All such uses shall be conducted within an enclosed building. This category does not include dairies, lard manufacturing, pickles, sausage, sauerkraut, slaughter houses, distillation of vinegar, or the canning of other fish or meats and similar uses; these uses are specifically excluded. All such uses shall be conducted within an enclosed building.

Light Manufacturing. This category includes any kind of manufacturing, processing, or treating of products which are not obnoxious or offensive by reason of the emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise, or other causes. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, cabinet/carpenter shops, garment manufacturing, machine shops, and textile manufacturing. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building.

Research and Development. This category includes but is not limited to laboratories and facilities for scientific research, development, and testing, including use of hazardous materials in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Ancillary administrative offices are permitted. Agricultural and biological research involving sludge or biosolid material shall be conducted only within an enclosed building or suitable containment vessel.

Warehousing. Includes facilities primarily engaged in the storage of goods and materials in a building and does not include the assembly or manufacture of goods and materials.

(Ord. No. 1105, § 4(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

The automobile parking facilities required by this section shall be provided and permanently maintained as such. The following parking requirements shall be complied within the East Side Overlay zone:

Reduction in Parking. Reduction in the number of parking spaces required by this code may be permitted with approval of the director. The developer, property owner, or authorized agent shall determine the number of parking spaces sufficient for the proposed use and shall provide justification acceptable to the director of and/or the planning commission to support the determination.

(Ord. No. 1105, § 4(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

A.

General Development Standards. Property in the EOZ shall be subject to the following general development standards:

1.

No building may be constructed which would shade any existing active solar energy system on adjoining property without the consent of the affected property owner (Refer to Section 17.04.240).

2.

Buildings and structures over 50 feet in height shall be subject to a conditional use permit.

3.

Proposed projects within 100 feet of an existing residential use shall be required to mitigate detrimental or potentially detrimental impacts to the reasonable use of the residential property, to the satisfaction of the director. Additional requirements based on proximity to existing residential uses are outlined in Section I, below.

B.

Paving. Required parking areas, as well as the maneuvering areas and driveways used for access thereto shall be paved with: (NOTE: Permits are required for any work done in the public right-of-way.)

1.

Concrete surfacing to a minimum thickness of 3½ inches with expansion joints as necessary; or

2.

Asphalt surfacing, rolled to a smooth, hard surface having a minimum thickness of 2 inches after compaction, and laid over a base of crushed rock, gravel or other similar material compacted to a minimum thickness of 4 inches.

3.

For commercial and industrial truck parking and drive aisles, asphalt surfacing rolled to a smooth hard surface having a minimum thickness of 3 inches after compaction and, at a minimum, designed to accommodate a traffic index (TI) of 6.5 as calculated in accordance with the latest edition of the CalTrans Highway Design Manual. Large industrial projects may need a greater TI based upon their use.

4.

Other alternative material that will provide at least the equivalent in dust-free service, life and appearance of the materials and standards which would be employed for development.

5.

The director shall review and report on the adequacy of paving where modification of base is proposed, or where alternative materials are proposed. The director may approve such modification or such alternative materials.

C.

Size and Marking of Spaces.

1.

No less than 65% of the parking spaces shall exhibit minimum dimensions of 9 feet in width by 20 feet in length, with required disabled person spaces at the dimensions as provided by law.

2.

No more than 35% of the parking spaces may exhibit minimum dimensions of 8 feet in width by 17 feet in length. Such spaces shall be labelled "compact car only" in a manner acceptable to the director.

3.

No parking shall occur in the first 10 feet of a required front or street side yard.

4.

Where parking abuts an alley, the improved alley may be used as an aisle subject to approval of the parking lot design.

5.

For parallel parking, minimum aisles are 12 feet and minimum parking space dimensions are 8 feet by 24 feet.

D.

Landscaping.

1.

Landscape designs shall be consistent throughout a project site. A combination of landscape materials should be arranged in a harmonious manner as an integral part of project design to enhance building design, public view, and interior spaces and provide buffers and transitions as needed. Unrelated and random choice or placement of plant materials shall be avoided; however, variety may be employed to intensify distinction between spaces or to strengthen a sense of place or movement, or to promote energy and water conservation and mitigate erosion.

2.

The type, scale and proportion of landscape materials shall be appropriate to the site and/or structures to which they relate.

3.

Plant material shall be selected for interest in its structure, texture, color, ultimate growth and water efficiency. Plants that are native or climate adaptive to the high desert area of Lancaster and/or others that will be hardy, harmonious with project design, and of good appearance, shall be used. Drought-resistant varieties of plants shall be used wherever feasible. Turf shall not be permitted. Drought-resistant varieties of plants shall be used in accordance with Title 8, Chapter 8.50, Landscaping Installation and Maintenance of the Lancaster Municipal Code.

4.

Landscaped areas shall be irrigated by an automatic system with separate stations for each hydrozone. The irrigation system shall be designed and equipped to incorporate water conservation techniques such as drip systems, moisture sensors and anti-drain valves. Sprinkler systems shall be designed to prevent water from falling onto impervious surfaces. The system shall comply with Title 8, Chapter 8.50, Landscaping Installation and Maintenance of the Lancaster Municipal Code.

5.

All areas within the site which are not needed for buildings, sidewalks, vehicle access or parking, shall be landscaped.

6.

All landscaped planter areas shall be completely bordered by a 6-inch P.C.C. curbing to prevent irrigation runoff and act as a wheel stop where necessary. Where used as a wheel stop, the 6-inch curb may be counted toward the required length of the parking space.

7.

All interior areas of parking lots shall be landscaped with a minimum of one shade tree plus one shade tree for each 4 parking spaces along with the other plant materials.

8.

Not less than 10% of the lot area remaining after the area to be covered by buildings has been subtracted from the total lot area, shall be landscaped.

E.

Wall and Fences.

1.

Wall and fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height. A fence or wall may be constructed to a height in excess of 6 feet with a director's review.

2.

Prohibited Materials. Fiberglass sheeting, bamboo sheeting, black or green fabric, barbed wire, razor ribbon, or other similar temporary material shall not be permitted as a fencing material. In the case of temporary construction fencing for properties with an active building permit in good standing, black, green or other colored fabric may be installed to the satisfaction of the director.

F.

Signs.

1.

Comprehensive sign programs for multi-tenant projects or an individual sign plan for single-tenant projects must be submitted to and approved by the director. Sign plans must be fully dimensioned including the proposed sign location(s), elevations, colors, and materials.

2.

Prohibited signs include those listed in Section 17.16.150, Signs—General Provisions. Off-premises outdoor advertising signs are also prohibited.

3.

Signs should comply with the standards set forth in the following sections:

• Section 17.16.150, Signs—General Provisions

• Section 17.16.160, Business Signs

• Section 17.16.170, Building Identification Signs

• Section 17.16.180, Temporary Signs

• Section 17.16.190, Directional and/or Information Signs

• Section 17.16.200, Special Purpose Signs

G.

Height regulations. The height of buildings or structures shall be as follows:

1.

No building or structure shall exceed a height of 50 feet;

2.

No building may be constructed which would shade any existing active solar energy system on adjoining property without the consent of the affected property owner. (See subsection 1 in the definition of solar energy system in Section 17.04.240.)

H.

Noise. Uses which generate noise by the nature of their function and/or processes shall be required to demonstrate that the noise levels emitted from the use shall not exceed 65 dBA at any property line. A detailed noise attenuation study by a qualified acoustical engineer may be required by the director or his designated representative to determine appropriate mitigation and methods to incorporate same into project design. Site design methods which may be utilized to reduce noise include:

1.

The use of building setbacks and dedication of noise easements to increase the distance between the noise source and receiver;

2.

The location of uses and orientation of buildings which are compatible with higher noise levels adjacent to noise generators or in clusters to shield more noise-sensitive areas and uses;

3.

The placement of noise-tolerant land uses, such as parking areas, between the noise source and receiver;

4.

The placement of noise-tolerant structures, such as garages or carports, to shield noise-sensitive areas;

5.

Clustering of office or commercial structures to reduce interior open space noise levels.

I.

Additional Standards—Adjacent to Residential Use.

1.

When abutting or adjacent to an existing residential use, the following requirements shall also be applied:

1.

Artificial lighting used to illuminate the premises shall be directed away from adjacent residential use.

2.

No signs shall be placed in a manner which visually intrudes into adjoining residential use.

3.

Trees shall be utilized as a means of improving the interface between commercial and residential uses where appropriate.

4.

A minimum 10-foot wide landscape setback shall be required along property lines abutting or adjacent to a residential use.

5.

Where multi-story buildings or buildings taller than 35 feet are to be utilized on lots abutting an existing residential use property, such buildings shall be located or oriented in a manner which will minimize visual intrusion into neighboring residential use property.

6.

Noise generating elements including loading docks shall be oriented away from residential uses and may require additional setbacks.

7.

When abutting or adjacent to an existing residential use, the following additional setback requirements shall also be applied:

a.

An additional 10-foot setback from the property line abutting or adjacent to residential uses;

b.

Multi-story buildings or buildings taller than 35 feet along the property line abutting or adjacent to the residential uses shall include an additional 5-foot setback for every story or every additional 5 feet in height.

(Ord. No. 1105, § 4(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

A.

All uses shall comply with the air quality standards of the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) or the City of Lancaster, whichever is more restrictive.

B.

Light industrial uses within the "East Side Overlay Zone District" shall be compatible with adjacent existing uses through proper site planning, building design, and landscaping.

(Ord. No. 1105, § 4(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)