(A)   General provisions. Two commercial and one industrial zone districts are established to preserve and enhance areas throughout the city for a variety of business activities that contribute to the economic well-being of the community. These provisions are set forth to ensure the compatible and mutually-beneficial interaction of commercial and industrial uses with residential consumers, to encourage quality development projects, and to accommodate the varied needs of the business community.

   (B)   Retail Commercial Zone (C-1). The Retail Commercial (C-1) Zone is intended to provide for the continued use and development of low-scale, local community-oriented retail sales and service uses. All permanent uses within this district must be located within an entirely enclosed structure. Typical uses include neighborhood-oriented retail and personal service businesses, small professional offices, and other businesses that generate low volumes of vehicle traffic.

   (C)   General Commercial Zone (C-3). The General Commercial (C-3) Zone is intended to provide for the continued use and expansion and new development of a wide variety of commercial enterprises, professional and medical offices, entertainment uses, and similar businesses. The zone is located along major roadway corridors to encourage uses that serve the local and regional markets. Mixed-use, (i.e. a mix of commercial/residential uses) is allowed subject to applicable permit requirements and light manufacturing uses associated with on-premises retail sales are allowed under a conditional use permit (CUP).

   (D)   Light Manufacturing Zone (M-1). The Light Manufacturing (M-1) Zone is intended to preserve and create areas where small- to moderate-sized, clean industries may locate and operate in a manner that does not pose health or environmental risks to surrounding land uses.

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.801) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14)

   (A)   The table in division (D) of this section identifies which uses are permitted by right, permitted subject to conditional use permit review and approval, permitted as temporary uses, and prohibited in the C-1, C-3, and M-1 zones.

   (B)   In the event that a specific use or type of use is not listed in the table in division (D) below, the Community Development Director shall have the authority to determine which listed use is most similar to the proposed use and thereby determine whether the proposed use is permitted, permitted subject to conditional use permit review and approval, permitted as a temporary use, or prohibited. The City Council shall be notified of the decision within seven calendar days, and a permanent record of such decisions shall be maintained.

   (C)   The decision of the Community Development Director can be appealed to the Planning Commission.

   (D)   Table of land use regulations.

 

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.804) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 478-C.S., passed 3-18-97; Am. Ord. 479-C.S., passed 4-15-97; Am. Ord. 486-C.S., passed 2-3-98; Am. Ord. 520-C.S., passed 11-4-03; Am. Ord. 590-C.S., passed 3-1-11; Am. Ord. 591-C.S., passed 9-20-11; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14; Am. Ord. 618-C.S., passed 1-20-15; Am. Ord. 619-C.S., passed 4-21-15; Am. Ord. 625-C.S., passed 2-18- 16; Am. Ord. 631-C.S., passed 4-18-17; Am. Ord. 632-C.S., passed 5-2-17; Am. Ord. 702, passed 3-5-24)

   (A)   The following performance standards shall apply to all commercial and industrial uses located in the C-1, C-3, and M-1 zone districts.

   (B)   While the table (Land Use Regulations) in § 153.151 does not provide an exhaustive list of prohibited uses, these performance standards clearly preclude most, if not all, intensive food processing operations, dye and textile manufacturing and processing, animal product processing, metal or plastic manufacturing and fabricators, or operations generally classified as heavy industry.

      (1)   Smoke. No use may emit from a vent, stack, chimney, or combustion process any smoke or emission, other than water vapor, that is visible to the naked eye or that violates any standards established by the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the California Air Resources Board.

      (2)   Noise. No use may violate the city's noise standards.

      (3)   Vibration. No use may generate any ground-transmitted vibration that is perceptible to the human sense of touch measured at the outside boundary of the immediate space occupied by the enterprise generating the vibration if the enterprise is onto of several located on a lot, or the lot line if the enterprise generating the vibration is the only enterprise located on a lot.

      (4)   Odors. No use may generate any obnoxious or adverse odor that can be detected beyond the boundary of the lot occupied by that use.

      (5)   Electrical disturbance or interference. No use may create any electrical disturbance that adversely affects any operations, equipment, appliances, communications devices, or other electrical devices other than those of the creator of such disturbance.

      (6)   Stormwater runoff. The construction of any new building, and all activities conducted indoors and out of doors, shall comply with stormwater runoff regulations and National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) requirements.

('65 Code, § 9-3.808) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95)

   A valid business license, obtained pursuant to Chapter 110 of this code, shall be required as a condition of obtaining any permit or authority to establish a use under this title.

('65 Code, § 9-3.812) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95)

   A precise plan of design (PPD) application, as described in § 153.355, shall be required for any new commercial or industrial development or any addition to existing development as follows:

   (A)   Any proposal to construct 3,000 square feet or more of new construction shall be subject to review as required by § 153.355.

   (B)   Any proposal to construct less than 3,000 square feet of new construction shall be subject to city staff-level review coordinated by the Planning Section.

   (C)   For any proposal to construct an addition or modification of over 2,500 square feet shall be subject to review by the City Design Review Commission.

('65 Code, § 9-3.816) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95)

   The table below identifies the development standards applicable to all development in the C-1, C-3, and M-1 zones.

 

 

 

 

('65 Code, § 9-3.820) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95)

   No structure shall be permitted within any required yard area except as provided for in the table below. In any event, no projections of any kind shall be permitted into a public right-of-way.

 

 

('65 Code, § 9-3.824) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95)

   Through precise plan of design review, the following structures may be authorized to be erected above the height limits established in this subchapter:

   (A)   Antenna, provided, however, that satellite dish antenna meet the requirements contained in § 153.133.

   (B)   Skylights.

   (C)   Church spires.

   (D)   Flagpoles.

   (E)   Chimneys and smokestacks.

   (F)   Similar architectural features that do not provide any usable floor area.

('65 Code, § 9-3.828) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95)

   (A)   Permit required. A permit shall be required for the construction of any fence or wall constructed or established in any commercial or industrial zone. An application for the permit shall be filed with the Community Development Director on forms provided by the Director. An appeal from the decision of the Director may be made directly to the City Council in the time and manner specified in § 153.004.

   (B)   Properties abutting residentially-zoned property. Wherever a C-1, C-3, or M-1 zoned property abuts a property zoned for residential use, a six-foot high masonry block wall shall be erected to shield the residential property from potentially adverse impacts associated with commercial and industrial uses. However, any portion of the required wall located within the required front yard setback shall be limited in height to four feet.

   (C)   Height limits. All fences and walls, and all hedges serving similar shielding functions as a fence or wall, shall be subject to the height restrictions contained in the following table and otherwise specified in this section.

 

 

   (D)   Permitted materials in the C-1 and C-3 zone districts. Permitted fencing and wall materials in the C-1 and C-3 zones shall include wood, masonry, and wrought iron. Chain link fencing shall be specifically prohibited in all front and side yards. All fencing must be maintained damage free and in appearance comparable to the time of original installation, subject to normal weathering.

   (E)   Permitted materials in the M-1 zone district. Permitted fencing and wall materials in the M-1 zone shall include wood, masonry, wrought iron, chain link, and barbed wire, when placed atop fences six feet or greater in height.

   (F)   Clear sight distance required. Wherever a private driveway provides access to an alley, clear sight distances shall be maintained at the point where the driveway intersects the alley. To ensure such sight distances are provided, no opaque fencing or wall shall be constructed, and no landscaping materials shall be permitted to grow, higher than three feet within ten feet of the intersection of the alley and driveway.

('65 Code, § 9-3.832) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 526-C.S., passed 7-16-02)

   (A)   Purpose. The intent of this section is to provide standards for outdoor storage and display of merchandise connected to and operated with permanent commercial and manufacturing uses.

   (B)   Application procedure.

      (1)   Any business in a commercial or manufacturing zone seeking outdoor storage or display of merchandise shall submit an application to the Community Development Director for an Outdoor Storage and Display Permit. The application shall be accompanied by a site plan, photos, and other exhibits as may be required to properly evaluate the request along with an application fee in an amount to be determined by resolution of the City Council. The application shall include the days of the week, hours, and number of weeks per year for which the application is requested.

      (2)   The Community Development Director shall approve an application for the outdoor storage or display of merchandise if the application meets the development standards set forth in this section. The Community Development Director may place reasonable conditions on the issuance of the permit to ensure conformance with the city’s development standards. In the event a permit is denied, the Director shall supply findings in writing to the applicant within 30 days of such denial.

      (3)   The Community Development Director shall retain jurisdiction over the permit and may enforce its provisions as required to ensure compliance with this section.

   (C)   Outdoor storage.

      (1)   Outdoor storage incidental to the primary use shall be allowed in the C-1 and C-3 zones only in rear yards and in the M-1 zones only in the rear and side yards. The outdoor storage must comply with the development standards of this section.

      (2)   Development standards.

         (a)   Stored materials shall not occupy any part of a required parking area;

         (b)   Stored materials shall be prohibited at all times on public property;

         (c)   Stored materials shall not exceed six feet in height;

         (d)   Only goods and materials sold or used in the business may be stored.

   (D)   Outdoor display.

         (1)   Outdoor display incidental to the primary use shall be allowed in the C-1, C-3, and M-1 zones. The outdoor display must comply with the development standards of this section, with the exception of auto dealerships and automotive service stations.

         (2)   Development standards. Outdoor displays shall meet the following requirements:

            (a)   Be consistent with the city’s General Plan, zoning ordinances, specific plan and other regulations;

            (b)   Not create any condition that would be detrimental to the appearance of the premises or to any surrounding property, including but not limited to, being unsightly;

            (c)   Not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare;

            (d)   Not create a public nuisance;

            (e)   Maintain at least a six-foot width for clear pedestrian passage along the public sidewalk and at least a four-foot width within private property walkways and store entrances;

            (f)   Not create a safety hazard or block access to disabled persons;

            (g)   Not require construction of new doorways or other significant exterior changes to existing commercial and industrial buildings or surrounding development;

            (h)   Not be located on public streets or within the public right-of-way, in designated parking areas, vehicular circulation areas, or within landscape planter areas;

            (i)   Not emit noise, odor, smoke, or other obnoxious substances;

            (j)   Complement existing storefronts through the use of materials, finishes and color consistent with the approved architecture of the building;

            (k)   Be limited to the area immediately in front or along the sides of the business selling the merchandise, or no more than 25 feet in length, whichever is less. The area shall not extend laterally beyond the store or building frontage or block access to the business or any other building/store entrance(s);

            (l)   Merchandise may not be stacked above a height of four feet. Merchandise which exceeds four feet in height, but is not higher than 12 feet in height may be displayed provided that it does not cover or block more than 25% of the front or side of the business selling the merchandise. The display of trees for sale is not subject to any height limitation.

            (m)   The items proposed for display and sale are the same as those sold inside the store or items that would typically be sold at the business and do not consist of unprepared, packaged merchandise. For purposes of this section UNPREPARED, PACKAGED MERCHANDISE means items that have been sealed, wrapped or packaged in protective materials not designed for profession merchandise displays.

      (3)   Operational requirements. Once approved, outdoor displays shall meet the following requirements:

         (a)   Support structures such as tables and racks used in conjunction with the outdoor display of merchandise shall be removed at the end of each business day; and

         (b)   Merchandise shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner at all times.

      (4)   Exceptions. No application shall be required for outdoor displays that meet all of the following requirements:

         (a)   The displays are located more than 20 feet back from the nearest face of curb on any public street, alley or driveway; and

         (b)   The displays are not visible from a public street, alley or other right-of-way.

   (E)   Sidewalk and parking lots sales/special events. Special events such as sidewalk and parking lot sales shall require a temporary use permit.

   (F)   Appeals. Any decision made pursuant to this section shall be appealable pursuant to § 153.004.

   (G)   Revocation. The Community Development Director may revoke the Outdoor Storage and Display Permit if the permittee fails to comply with the requirements of this section or any conditions of approval. Prior to revoking the permit, the Director shall provide the permittee a written notice of non-compliance. The permittee shall have a right to appeal the notice of revocation pursuant to § 153.004.

   (H)   The regulations set forth in this section shall supersede conflicting conditions of any entitlement granted prior to the effective date, including conditions which prohibit the outdoor storage and display of merchandise.

('65 Code, § 9-3.836) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 535-C.S., passed 1-20-04)

   (A) A minimum of 6% of the gross lot area shall be landscaped. The landscape shall be designed and installed such that much of the landscaping is visible from a public street or thoroughfare. Additional site landscaping may be required for conditionally permitted uses, as set forth in § 153.162.

   (B)   The city may require planting to be provided within a public right-of-way.

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.840) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 601-C.S., passed 3-4-14)

   (A)   All planned division of office, retail, or other space within a building shall be shown on building plans. No further division of space for individual lease or use purposes beyond that shown on approved plans shall be permitted without the approval of the Community Development Director. Each lease space shall contain no less than 800 square feet of gross floor area.

   (B)   Indoor swap meets. Notwithstanding the above, indoor swap meets shall be allowed in the C-3 zone only when a conditional use permit has been granted in accordance with the provisions of §§ 153.240 et seq. and the requirements of this section. When authorized by a conditional use permit, the following minimum standards shall apply:

      (1)   The use shall not be located on any parcel that is within 250 feet of a residential zone;

      (2)   The minimum building size shall be 30,000 square feet;

      (3)   Each business tenant shall conduct the sale of new or used and goods and merchandise from a tenant enclosure;

      (4)   Each tenant enclosure shall have a minimum area of 500 square feet with a minimum dimension of 25 feet;

      (5)   Each tenant enclosure shall be surrounded on three sides by an eight-foot high wall, which shall be constructed out of material approved by the Uniform Building Code;

      (6)   Each tenant enclosure shall have a wall covering of ½-inch drywall, which shall be fire taped and painted and four-inch base molding within ¼-inch of the finish floor of the enclosure. Other material may be used as approved by the Director;

      (7)   Each tenant enclosure wall shall be appropriately secured to a building wall or foundation;

      (8)   Each business tenant shall have a seller’s permit from the State Board of Equalization;

      (9)   A building manager must be present during all business operating hours; and

      (10) A minimum of 1,000 square feet of storage area shall be provided for each 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, or fraction thereof.

   (C)   Included with the conditional use permit application shall be a comprehensive site master plan documenting in detail the architectural character, screening, parking, landscape design, noise control elements, traffic-control elements, sign program and any other elements of the proposal relevant to ensure adequate consideration of impacts by the Planning Commission and compliance with the requirements of this section.

('65 Code, § 9-3.844) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 535-C.S., passed 1-20-04)

   This section establishes special conditions which shall apply to the following listed land uses:

   (A)   Alcoholic beverage sales.

      (1)   A conditional use permit, obtained pursuant to the provisions of §§ 153.240 through 153.248, shall be required for any business that sells alcoholic beverages for on-site or off-site consumption. This requirement shall apply to any new business proposed to locate within the city, as well as to existing businesses applying for a new state permit to sell alcoholic beverages.

      (2)   In approving an application for a conditional use permit to establish a use selling alcoholic beverages, the Planning Commission may impose conditions on the use to ensure that the use operates in a manner that provides adequate protection of general health, safety, and community welfare.

      (3)   In determining whether to approve a conditional use application for alcoholic beverage sales and the conditions to impose on such use, the Commission shall consider the following:

         (a)   The nature and use of real property within 500 feet of the use, and in particular, the location of similar nearby uses and the location of residences, parks, schools, and churches.

         (b)   Appropriate measures to provide proper maintenance of the building exterior, including keeping the premises free of junk, litter, and debris.

         (c)   Lighting of exterior areas, including parking lots, to discourage activities outside of the buildings.

         (d)   Protection of persons residing on or using adjacent properties from noise, illegal activity, odors, and undue light and glare.

         (e)   Provision of on-site security, both inside and outside the building, to satisfy any concerns raised by the Police Department.

         (f)   Hours of operation.

         (g)   Controls on occupancy limits inside the building and loitering outside of the building.

   (B)   Automobile service stations. The following shall apply to the development and operation of all automobile service stations. For specific standards regarding construction materials and safety operations, refer to §§ 153.110 through 153.115.

      (1)   Concentration. A total of no more than two automobile service stations shall be located at the corners of street intersections.

      (2)   Lot dimensions. Each automobile service station site shall have a minimum lot area of 15,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 125 feet.

      (3)   Setbacks. Buildings of Type IV construction, as defined by the Uniform Building Code, shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any property or building setback line, except as otherwise permitted by the Uniform Building Code for building walls of two-hour fire-resistant construction.

      (4)   Pumps and islands. All gasoline pumps and pump islands shall be set back 15 feet from any property line or building setback line.

      (5)   Canopies. Canopies over pump islands are permitted, provided such canopies are constructed entirely of non-combustible materials, are either attached to the building or are located no closer than 10 feet to any building on the same property, and are located no closer than five feet to any adjacent interior property line.

      (6)   Retail sales. The retail sale of goods is permitted, provided parking is provided as required for retail business.

      (8)   Access and driveways. No site shall have more than two accessways to any one street, and no driveway shall be allowed within 20 feet of a street corner. However, the City Engineer shall have the authority to place additional restrictions on driveways and access as necessary to enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety in the immediate vicinity of the site.

      (9)   Lighting. All outside lighting shall be oriented and shielded to prevent glare, reflection, or any nuisance or hazardous interference with adjacent uses or streets.

      (10)   Landscaping.  

         (a)   Five foot wide raised planters shall be provided along the street aide property line. All plantings shall be of a variety that will not achieve a height of over three feet.

         (b)   Three foot wide raised planters shall be provided along any wall erected along an interior property line.

         (c)   At street corners, 150 square feet of raised landscaped area shall be provided.

         (d)   A minimum of 30 square feet of raised landscaped area shall be provided along each building facade facing a street.

         (e)   All landscaped areas shall be protected by a six inch high concrete curb;

         (f)   Permanent automatic irrigation systems shall be provided for all landscaped areas, and all landscape material shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition. No landscaping shall be permitted to grow over public rights-of-way.

         (g)   Alternate proposals for the enhancement of planter areas may be proposed by developers and reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department.

      (11)   Utilities. All utility services extended to the building shall be installed underground.

      (12)   Restrooms. All restroom entrances facing or visible from a public right-of-way shall be screened by solid decorative screening six feet high.

      (13)   Refuse. Refuse containers shall be contained within a solid block wall enclosure of five foot minimum height. The enclosure gate shall be fully screened.

   (C)   Automobile repair businesses.

      (1)   All site area not covered by buildings or landscaping shall be fully paved with materials acceptable to the Community Development Director.

      (2)   All stored or parked vehicles shall be stored or parked only in areas designated for such use.

      (3)   All repair activities shall be conducted within a fully enclosed structure.

      (4)   All used or discarded automobile parts or equipment shall be fully screened from public view.

      (5)   All service bays shall be designed to allow access without backing or driving directly forward into a public right-of-way or alley.

      (6)   All on-site activities shall comply with the city's current noise requirements.

   (D)   Churches.

      (1)   Only those uses specifically identified in and authorized by an approved conditional use permit shall be permitted to operate in association with the principal permitted use. For example, a day care center or private school located at a church facility must be identified as an authorized use in the conditional use permit for the church. Otherwise, any such additional use shall require an amendment to the principal conditional use permit (CUP).

      (2)   The application for a church shall be granted only upon the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal, making the findings contained in § 153.246 and the following additional findings:

         (a)   That all buildings, structures, and landscaping will be developed in a manner harmonious and compatible with development on surrounding properties;

         (b)   That exterior parking areas will be screened with landscaping in a manner that ensures compatibility with and an enhancement to surrounding land uses; and

         (c)   That all exterior lighting will be designed, oriented, and constructed to shield adjacent properties from adverse glare effects.

   (E)   Drive-through businesses.

      (1)   For fast-food restaurants, a minimum queuing distance of 150 feet shall be provided from the forwardmost drive-up window to the entrance to the queuing space. For all other drive-through businesses, the minimum distance shall be 100 feet. The queuing space shall be located completely clear of any adjacent public right-of-way and all circulation aisles provided on a site.

      (2)   Drive-through aisles shall be located to avoid interference with and adverse impacts on on- site pedestrian circulation.

      (3)   Menu boards for drive-through restaurants shall be located to provide adequate distance from the menu board to the entrance to the queuing space.

   (F)   Educational facilities.

      (1)   Only those uses specifically identified in and authorized by an approved conditional use permit shall be permitted to operate in association with the principal permitted use. Otherwise, any such additional use shall require an amendment to the principal conditional use permit (CUP).

      (2)   The application for an education facility shall be granted only upon the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal, making the findings contained in § 153.246. Zoning and the following additional findings:

         (a)   That all buildings, structures, and landscaping will be developed in a manner harmonious and compatible with development on surrounding properties;

         (b)   That exterior parking areas will be screened with landscaping in a manner that ensures compatibility with and an enhancement to surrounding land uses; and

         (c)   That all exterior lighting will be designed, oriented, and constructed to shield adjacent properties from adverse glare effects.

   (G)   Hotels and motels.

      (1)   A minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet and a minimum street frontage of 90 feet are required for the development of any new hotel or motel.

      (2)   If the hotel or motel is to be developed as a one-story structure, then at least 1,000 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each proposed guest room. In all other cases, at least 800 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each proposed guest room.

      (3)   Each guest room shall have a minimum size of 300 square feet and an average width of not less than 12 feet.

      (4)   Not more than one manager's quarters may be provide on-site. The minimum dwelling unit size of the R-3 zone shall apply to the manager's quarters.

      (5)   Every hotel and motel shall have an office with a registration desk, and the office shall be located in close proximity to the main entrance of the facility.

      (6)   In addition to the development standards for the C-1, C-3, and M-1 zones set forth in this title, the Planning Commission may impose specific conditions relating, but not limited to:

         (a)   The height and area of buildings;

         (b)   Setbacks;

         (c)   Signage;

         (d)   Installation and maintenance of fences, walls, hedges, landscaping, and drainage facilities;

         (e)   Traffic circulation;

         (f)   Security requirements;

         (g)   Installation of antenna, including satellite dish antenna.

      (7)   Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

(‘65 Code, § 5-29.01) (Ord. 297-C.S., passed - - )

      (8)   Regulations. No person shall operate any hotel or motel within the city unless such hotel or motel complies with the following regulations:

         (a)   No portion of any manager's quarters shall be rented for occupancy by or occupied by any transient. Manager's quarters shall be occupied only by the operators; the managing agents of the operator, or employees of the operator, and the total number of occupants in any manager's quarters shall be limited to the same extent that the number of occupants in any dwelling unit in the R-3 Zone is limited by the Official Land Use Plan Law of the city (contained in Ch. 153 of the code of ordinances) or any other applicable law of the city. No manager's quarters shall contain more than one kitchen.

         (b)   At least two parking spaces, or an internal driveway abutting an office used for the purposes of registering transients, shall be posted with signs indicating that such parking spaces or driveway is to be used for registration purposes only.

         (c)   Microwave ovens and/or any other appliance capable of preparing foods of any kind shall not be located in any unit, other than the manager's quarters, except that appliances designed for the sole purpose of preparing coffee or boiling water shall be permitted in any unit.

         (d)   No more than one meter shall be used or maintained for each utility service to any hotel or motel. Utility panels for such meters shall not be visible from any public sidewalk or street which abuts such hotel and motel.

         (e)   Coin-operated machines designed or used for the disbursement of food, beverages, personal articles, or other commercially sold items shall not be located inside any unit of any hotel or motel.

         (f)   Every operator of every hotel or motel within the city shall keep a register wherein he shall require all transients to print and sign their names upon their procuring lodging or accommodations in such hotel or motel. The register shall also show the time when the name was printed and signed (including the time of day, the day, and the month of the year), the room occupied or to be occupied by such person, the address of each such person, the make, year, and license number of the vehicle, if any, of such person, and the state in which such vehicle is licensed. Such register shall be kept in a conspicuous place in the office of the hotel or motel and at all times shall be open to inspection by any police officer, the City Manager, or any designated representative of the City Manager.

         (g)   No occupancy or registration of any unit, or any portion thereof, other than the manager's quarters, by any person shall exceed 21 calendar days in any consecutive 90 calendar day period.

         (h)   No unit, or any portion thereof, shall be rented more than two times in any one consecutive 24-hour period or more than one time in any one consecutive 12-hour period.

         (i)   No hourly or monthly billing rate shall be offered, accepted, or otherwise used by any operator or any managing agent or employee of any operator of any hotel or motel.

         (j)   The operator of any hotel or motel shall not permit the parking of any vehicle, whether an automobile, truck, or recreational vehicle, anywhere other than within the painted and designated parking space which is adequate for such parking.

         (k)   Daily room cleaning service shall be provided for each unit which is rented.

('65 Code, § 5-29.02) (Ord. 297-C.S., passed - - ) Penalty, see § 10.99

   (H)   Karaoke KTV. The City Council shall have the authority to adopt by resolution standard conditions to be incorporated into conditional use permits issued for karaoke TV businesses. The conditions may be amended from time to time as the Council deems appropriate. Further, the Planning Commission may impose additional conditions on individual projects as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.

   (I)   Live entertainment. Any business offering live entertainment shall require the issuance of a conditional use permit for that business. The Planning Commission, in consultation with the Police Department and other city agencies, shall have the authority to impose whatever conditions it deems necessary to protect public health, safety, and community welfare.

   (J)   Secondhand stores. The outdoor display or storage of goods shall be prohibited at all times, notwithstanding the provisions of § 153.159.

      (1)   Applicants requesting personal care facilities with private rooms shall complete and submit a planning application and supplemental Police questionnaire for review and approval by the Community Development Department and the Police Department along with the following information:

         (a)   A professionally prepared plot plan that is drawn to at least an one-eight-inch scale, showing all property boundary lines, building location(s) and off-street parking; and

         (b)   Floor plans that include the location of all counters, equipment, partitions, sinks, plumbing, walls, electrical and any other alteration or improvement necessary for the operation of the business.

      (2)   Appeal. If an applicant is dissatisfied with the decision related to their application, they have the ability to appeal the decision to the Council following the appropriate procedures as outlined in § 153.247 of the Municipal Code.

      (3)   Minimum requirements.

         (a)   All exterior doors (except back or rear exterior doors used only for employee entrance to and exit from the establishment) shall remain unlocked during business hours. Interior doors shall not have any locking mechanisms, including but not limited to any and all interior doors which lead to, or are located in, the following areas: customer waiting room, front reception, or internal hallways. A door leading from any lobby area to customer areas, if any, shall not have any locking mechanism or be capable of being locked or blocked to prevent entry in any manner. No private rooms for public use shall be allowed. Restrooms are excluded from this requirement.

         (b)   All exterior windows and glass doors shall not be blocked by window tinting, opaque coverings of any kind, or by painted signs that cover more than 25% of any windowpane. The interior of the business shall be plainly visible from the exterior of the business by passing vehicles and pedestrians.

         (c)   Treatment rooms within personal care facilities shall meet the following visibility standards:

            1.   There must be windows on the upper half of all interior walls that face into common areas. The windows must have at least 75% unobstructed visibility on the upper half of the interior wall.

            2.   Doors to treatment rooms must have an unobstructed window in the upper half of the door covering at least 75% of the upper half of the door.

            3.   Doors cannot be capable of being locked or blocked and should have a minimum 12-inch gap between the top of the door and doorframe and a 12-inch gap between the bottoms of the door and floor.

            4.   In lieu of doors, curtains may be used to cover the door opening and must have a minimum 12-inch gap between the top of the curtain and doorframe and a 12-inch gap between the bottom of the curtain and floor.

         (d)   The applicant may use drapes with runners in place of solid partitions.

         (e)   There shall be only one customer allowed in the facial room at any given time and the business shall post this regulation accordingly. The sign shall be a minimum of 12 by 14 inches and posted in a conspicuous location.

         (f)   There shall be no buzzer alarm or intercom system.

         (g)   Adult oriented merchandise prohibited. The use or possession of adult oriented merchandise in the establishment is strictly prohibited.

         (h)   The business shall be available for inspection by the San Gabriel Police Department during business hours.

         (i)   The applicant shall provide the hours and days of operation to the Police Department for review.

      (4)   Revocation. If the owner/operator is found in violation of the requirements that owner/operator shall receive written notice and shall have three business days to contact the Community Development Department to remedy the violation. Failure to comply shall result in actions as prescribed in § 110.14 (Suspension or Revocation Procedure) of the City's Municipal Code.

      (5)   Applicability to existing businesses. Existing personal care facilities with legally constructed tenant improvements and valid business licenses issued prior to the effective date of this ordinance that do not comply with these provisions will be subject to § 153.422 (Continuation of Non-Conforming Structures) of the city's Municipal Code.

      (1)   Businesses shall be limited to the number of machines as follows:

         (a)   Building frontages up to 50 linear feet may have a maximum of one machine.

         (b)   Building frontages of 51- 100 linear feet may have up to two machines.   

         (c)   Building frontages of 101- 200 linear feet may have up to three machines.   

         (d)   Building frontages of 201- 300 linear feet may have up to four machines.

         (e)   Building frontages over 300 linear feet may have a maximum of five machines.

      (2)   Vending machines located within public view shall be grouped in one location at a business or shopping center.

      (3)   Vending machines installed within a shopping center shall maintain a distance between groupings of machines of 100 feet.

      (4)   The vending machine shall not be placed in a location that would reduce the width of the walkways on private property to less than three feet.

      (5)   The vending machine shall not be located within five feet of a driveway.

      (6)   The vending machine shall not project onto or over any part of the public right-of-way, take up required parking spaces, or interfere with ingress/egress or other circulation patterns.

      (7)   All vending machines shall be kept in good working order, absent of broken or missing parts, graffiti, dirt or oils.

      (8)   No advertising shall be permitted on the machine other than what is being sold from the vending machine.

      (9)   When installed adjacent to a building, vending machines shall be parallel to the wall of the building with a clearance between the wall and the vending machine of not more than six inches.

      (10)   Vending machines shall be affixed to property in a way to insure they are not upset due to earthquake or other calamity but shall not be affixed by way of chains or other temporary methods.

      (11)   Security cages or similar devices, which fully enclose the vending machine, are prohibited for vending machines located within public view.

      (1)   The VIP room shall be used in conjunction with meal service only.

      (2)   VIP rooms shall be available for use only during the restaurant's posted, regular business hours. Business hours shall be posted and observed. All non-employees shall vacate the restaurant within 15 minutes after the restaurants posted closing time.

      (3)   The room shall be designed to accommodate normal restaurant activities. Dining tables and chairs shall be included. No other furniture, especially, couches, lounging furniture or other accessories not generally associated with a restaurant shall be allowed.

      (4)   Permanent lighting shall be maintained in the VIP room at all times.

      (5)   The door and window openings of the room shall be maintained free and clear of all visual obstructions at all times.

      (6)   Curtains or other screening may be utilized for privacy in lieu of a solid door.

      (7)   All public areas of the facility must allow visibility into the room from other areas of the interior of the facility. As a rule of thumb, 75% unobstructed visibility of the upper half of any interior walls would be sufficient visibility.

      (8)   No tinted or "one-way" glass shall be installed in any VIP room.

      (9)   No doors other than exterior doors and restrooms shall be capable of locking within the facility. The premises' exterior doors shall remain unlocked during business hours.

      (10)   No equipment shall be installed other than surveillance cameras installed and utilized per the approval of the Chief of Police, which has the capability off recording, videotaping or monitoring the activities, conversations, or other sounds in the VIP rooms.

      (11)   No doorbells, buzzers, warning devices, or similar devices shall be installed at the facility.

      (12)   Any serving of alcoholic beverages must be in compliance with alcoholic and beverage control's rules and regulations and any conditions established by conditional use permit.

      (13)   No live entertainment, dancing or karaoke shall be provided or allowed in the VIP room without a conditional use permit.

      (14)   Each facility shall allow for unannounced inspections at any time and the owner/operators shall cooperate with city officials at all times.

      (1)   Physical environment.

         (a)   A clear and unobstructed view of the entire interior of the pool or billiard hall shall be visible from the entrance to such room.

         (b)   No partitions forming rooms, stalls, or other enclosures within which the public may congregate shall be permitted within the pool or billiard hall. However, this shall not prohibit the maintenance of washrooms, toilet rooms or storage closets.

         (c)   No alcoholic beverages shall be sold, consumed or made available in the pool or billiard hall.

      (2)   Conduct.

         (a)   Behavior within the pool or billiard hall shall conform to all laws and ordinances in addition to the provisions of this chapter. Management shall provide sufficient adult supervision to assure compliance with such laws and ordinances. All owners, managers, and operators of the pool or billiard hall shall be strictly responsible for the enforcement of any rules and regulations promulgated for the operating of such room, and shall not permit any person violating any law, ordinance, rule or regulation to remain in the pool or billiard hall.

         (b)   No persons shall bring any form of alcoholic liquor into a pool or billiard hall. No person in an intoxicated condition shall enter or remain in the pool or billiard hall.

         (c)   No person having charge or control of any pool or billiard hall shall permit any persons to enter or remain therein who has any form of alcoholic liquor in their possession, or permit any intoxicated, boisterous or disorderly persons to enter, be or remain in any pool or billiard hall.

      (1)   The shelter shall be located adjacent to any zone except R-1;

      (2)   The shelter shall be located within one-quarter mile of a bus stop;

      (3)   The shelter shall be located within a two-mile radius of a hospital;

      (4)   The number of beds shall not exceed one per 130 square feet of gross floor area;

      (5)   Off-street parking shall be provided for every staff member;

      (6)   The shelter shall have full-time on-site management;

      (7)   The shelter shall be located no closer than 300 feet to another emergency shelter;

      (8)   The maximum length of stay of any person shall be six months;

      (9)   Exterior lighting shall be provided at building entrances and exits and within parking areas. The lighting fixtures must be shielded to prevent glare; and

      (10)   Security guards, as recommended by the Police Department, shall be provided during the hours that the emergency shelter is open.

      (1)   Single room occupancy developments shall be located adjacent to any zone except R-1;

      (2)   Single room occupancy developments shall be located no closer than 300 feet to another single room occupancy development;

      (3)   Single room occupancy units shall be efficiency units that may include a complete private bath and kitchen but do not have a separate bedroom. The maximum size for an SRO unit shall be 500 square feet;

      (4)   A minimum lot size of 18,000 square feet and a minimum street frontage of 90 feet are required for the development of any new single room occupancy developments;

      (5)   Single room occupancy developments shall not exceed a density of 1,742 square feet of net lot area for each unit;

      (6)   At least one common bathroom shall be provided for every six units;

      (7)   Buildings in a single room occupancy development shall not occupy more than 60% of the total net lot area;

      (8)   Single room occupancy developments shall not exceed a maximum height of three stories or 45 feet;

      (9)   Each single room occupancy development shall have a common open space area totaling a minimum of 100 square feet per unit;

      (10)   Each single room occupancy development shall have a front yard of not less than 15 feet;

      (11)   Each single room occupancy development shall have a side yard of not less than ten feet. On corner lots the side yard of the side street shall be not less than ten feet;

      (12)   Each single room occupancy development shall have a rear yard of not less than 20 feet;

      (13)   Garbage and rubbish collection areas shall be provided as required in § 153.151 of the San Gabriel Municipal Code;

      (14)   Adequate laundry facilities shall be available on the premises, with no fewer than one washer/dryer per six units;

      (15)   Average income of residents in the development shall be no more than 40% of the area median income;

      (16)   The development shall be subject to a covenant recorded with the County Assessor’s Office stating that the units shall be subject to these income restrictions for a minimum period of 55 years;

      (17)   New construction projects for seniors shall not qualify as single room occupancy housing;

      (18)   Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of 0.5 parking space per unit, plus one parking space for on-site management;

      (19)   Single room occupancy developments shall have full-time on-site management.

   (Q)   Community gardens.

      (1)   Management. Community gardens shall be managed bv a garden coordinator and operated according to a set of rules addressing governance, hours of operation, maintenance and security responsibilities, and the system for assigning plots.

      (2)   Structures. Structures are limited to storage sheds, plant cultivation structures (greenhouses, hoophouses. and cold frames), benches, bike racks, raised planting beds, compost or waste bins, picnic tables, fences, and rain barrel systems. Individual structures may not exceed 120 square feet in size or 12 feet in height. The combined area of all structures shall not exceed 15% of the garden area. All structures shall meet the setback requirements of the underlying zoning district and § 153.126, Accessory Buildings and Structures.

      (3)   Fencing. Community gardens shall be fenced in accordance with the development standards of the underlying zoning district.

      (4)   Signs. One sign per street frontage is permitted. Signs shall not exceed four square feet of sign face area and shall not exceed six feet in height. The sign shall include a contact telephone number and/or contact e-mail address/website address for the garden coordinator and for the Community Development Department. No advertising for garden sponsors, donors, supporters, suppliers, etc. is permitted on site.

      (5)   Water.

         (a)   A metered water supply connection shall be provided. Water costs shall be paid by the garden coordinator body.

         (b)   Sprinkler systems are prohibited: all watering shall be by hose or watering can. Informational materials supplied by the garden coordinator to plot holders shall include advice on water conservation, mulching, effective watering techniques, etc.

      (6)   Compost. Compost materials shall be stored at least three feet from adjacent property in a manner that is not visible from adjacent property, controls odor, prevents infestation, and minimizes runoff into waterways and onto adjacent properties.

      (7)   Trash. A suitably sized trash receptacle shall be placed on-site. The garden coordinator shall be responsible for arranging for and making payment for regular trash collection. The operating rules shall encourage onsite composting of plant materials only and encourage gardeners to take their trash off-site for disposal.

      (8)   Outdoor lighting. No outdoor lighting is permitted.

      (9)   Operational standards.

         (a)   Allowable uses include the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, or herbs. Plants prohibited by the State of California and/or federal law are prohibited.

         (b)   Gardening activities shall be conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

         (c)   Mechanized tools (tillers, trimmers, etc.) or flame-producing tools are prohibited.

         (d)   On-site sales of produce or any other items are prohibited.

         (e)   The site shall be designed and maintained so that water and fertilizer will not drain onto adjacent property or to the public right-of-way.

         (f)   No synthetic pesticides or herbicides may be used.

         (g)   No fresh manure may be used.

         (h)   Entrance gates (if any) shall be secured with a key or combination lock. A copy of the key or the combination code shall be provided to the Community Development Department.

      (10)   Rules and regulations. A bulletin board (or similar) shall be erected on the site listing the rules and regulations that apply to garden users. The bulletin board shall not be visible from the public right of way to minimize the risk of vandalism.

      (11)   Maintenance. Garden areas shall be maintained in good condition to prevent overgrown plots, unmaintained common areas, accumulation of trash, blight, and other nuisances.

   (R)   Open air markets.

      (1)   Application requirements. A temporary use permit is required for open air markets that are one-time events. The Planning Commission shall approve a conditional use permit for ongoing open air markets only if the following requirements are met:

         (a)   The market operator and/or individual vendors secure all necessary licenses, certificates and health permits, and all agricultural products meet all pertaining health and safety standards.

         (b)   Documentation is provided to show that all standards set forth in this section will be met.

      (2)   Management plan. A management plan shall be prepared and provided to the Planning Commission, including the following:

         (a)   Identification of (a) market manager(s), who shall be present during all hours of operation.

         (b)   A set of operating rules addressing the governance structure of the market; the method of assigning booths and registering vendors; hours of operation; maintenance; security; refuse collection; and parking.

      (3)   Parking. One vehicle parking space for each vendor stall shall be provided. Alternative parking arrangements, including shared parking, may be considered by the Planning Commission in determining whether sufficient parking is provided.

      (4)   Hours of operation. Market activities shall be conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Set-up and clean-up and take-down may occur between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

      (5)   Waste disposal. Adequate composting, recycling, and trash containers shall be provided during hours of operation, and shall be removed from site for appropriate disposal. The site shall be cleaned at the end of each day of operations, including the removal of all stalls and debris.

      (6)   Performances. Live musical and other performances may be approved with appropriate permits; a temporary use permit for one-time events or a conditional use permit for ongoing events.

      (1)   A low barrier navigation center is a housing first low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving homeless individuals and families into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.

      (2)   Low barrier are best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

         (a)   The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth;

         (b)   Pets;

         (c)   The storage of possessions; and

         (d)   Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

      (3)   The low barrier navigation center shall be located in mixed-use and non-residential zones permitting multi-family uses.

      (4)   The low barrier navigation center shall offer services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.

      (5)   The low barrier navigation center shall be linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who collocate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing.

      (6)   The low barrier navigation center shall comply with Chapter 6.5 of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

      (7)   The low barrier navigation center shall have a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System as defined by § 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations;

      (8)   An application for a low barrier navigation center shall be submitted to the Community Development Department. The city shall notify the applicant whether the application is complete within 30 days of receipt pursuant to § 65943 of the Gov’t Code. The city shall act within 60 days of receipt of a completed application.

      (9)   This section shall remain in effect until such time as Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Cal. Gov’t Code is repealed by the state legislature or by its own sunset provisions.

      (1)   Supportive housing shall have the same meaning as defined in § 50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code.

      (2)   Supportive services shall have the same meaning as defined in the Gov’t Code § 65582.

      (3)   Target population shall have the same meaning as defined in § 50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code.

      (4)   Use by right shall have the same meaning as defined in subdivision (i) of § 65583.2 of the Government Code.

      (5)   Supportive housing shall be a use by right in zones where multi-family and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses, if the proposed housing development satisfies all of the following requirements:

         (a)   Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for 55 years.

         (b)   One hundred percent of the units, excluding managers' units, within the development are restricted to lower income households and are or will be receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income. For purposes of this division, "lower income households" has the same meaning as defined in § 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code. The rents in the development shall be set at an amount consistent with the rent limits stipulated by the public program providing financing for the development.

         (c)   At least 25% of the units in the development or 12 units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than 12 units, then 100% of the units, excluding managers' units, in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing.

         (d)   The developer shall provide the Community Development Department with the information required by Gov’t Code § 65652.

         (e)   Nonresidential floor area shall be used for onsite supportive services in the following amounts:

            1.   For a development with 20 or fewer total units, at least 90 square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services; and

            2.   For a development with more than 20 units, at least 3% of the total nonresidential floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.

         (f)   The developer shall replace any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Gov’t Code § 65915.

         (g)   Units within the development, excluding managers' units, shall include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.

      (6)   The supportive housing development shall comply with the written, objective development standards and policies that apply to other multi-family developments within the same zone.

         (a)   The review of a supportive housing development to determine whether the development complies with objective development standards, including objective design review standards, pursuant to this subdivision shall be conducted consistent with the requirements of subdivision (f) of Gov’t Code § 65589.5, and shall not constitute a "project" for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with § 21000) of the Public Resources Code.

      (7)   Any discretion exercised by the city in determining whether a project qualifies as a use by right pursuant to this section or discretion otherwise exercised pursuant to this section does not affect the city's determination that a supportive housing development qualifies as a use by right pursuant to this subdivision.

      (8)   Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the contrary, the city shall, at the request of the project owner, reduce the number of residents required to live in supportive housing if the project-based rental assistance or operating subsidy for a supportive housing project is terminated through no fault of the project owner, but only if all the following conditions have been met:

         (a)   The owner demonstrates that it has made good faith efforts to find other sources of financial support.

         (b)   Any change in the number of supportive housing units is restricted to the minimum necessary to maintain the project's financial feasibility.

         (c)   Any change to the occupancy of the supportive housing units is made in a manner that minimizes tenant disruption and only upon the vacancy of any supportive housing units.

      (9)   This section does not prohibit the city from imposing fees and other exactions otherwise authorized by law that are essential to provide necessary public services and facilities to housing developments. However, the city shall not adopt any requirement, including, but not limited to, increased fees or other exactions, that applies to a project solely or partially on the basis that the project constitutes a permanent supportive housing development or based on the development's eligibility to receive ministerial approval pursuant to this article.

      (10)   A developer of supportive housing subject to this section shall provide the Community Development Department with a plan for providing supportive services, with documentation demonstrating that the supportive services will be provided onsite to residents in the project, as required by Government Code § 65651, and describing those services, which shall include all of the following:

         (a)   The name of the proposed entity or entities that will provide supportive services;

         (b)   The proposed funding source or sources for the provided onsite supportive services; and

         (c)   Proposed staffing levels.

      (11)   The Community Development Department shall approve a supportive housing development that complies with the applicable requirements of this section.

      (12)   The Community Development Department shall notify the developer whether the application is complete within 30 days of receipt of an application to develop supportive housing in accordance with this section. The Community Development Department shall complete its review of the application within 60 days after the application is complete for a project with 50 or fewer units, or within 120 days after the application is complete for a project with more than 50 units.

      (13)   If the supportive housing development is located within one-half mile of a public transit stop, the local government shall not impose any minimum parking requirements for the units occupied by supportive housing residents.

      (14)   This section shall not be construed to do either of the following:

         (a)   Preclude or limit the ability of a developer to seek a density bonus, including any concessions, incentives, or waivers of development standards, from the city pursuant to Gov’t Code § 65915 or any other local program that offers additional density or other development bonuses when affordable housing is provided.

         (b)   Expand or contract the authority of the city to adopt or amend an ordinance, charter, general plan, specific plan, resolution, or other land use policy or regulation that promotes the development of supportive housing.

      (1)   Transitional housing provides temporary housing with supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness with the goal of interim stability and support to successfully move to and maintain permanent housing.

      (2)   Transitional housing projects can cover housing costs and accompanying supportive services for program participants for up to 24 months.

      (3)   Participants in a transitional housing project must have a signed lease, sublease, or occupancy agreement with the following requirements:

         (a)   An initial term of at least one month;

         (b)   Automatically renewable upon expiration, except by prior notice by either party; and

         (c)   A maximum term of 24 months.

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.848) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 520-C.S., passed 11-4-03; Am. Ord. 535-C.S., passed 1-20-04; Am. Ord. 589 C.S., passed 2-1-11; Am. Ord. 590-C.S., passed 3-1-11; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14; Am. Ord. 631-C.S., passed 4-18-17; Am. Ord. 632-C.S., passed 5-2-17; Am. Ord. 709, passed 7-2-24)

   (A)   Stationary vending carts. Vending carts on private property associated with an established retail or service business shall be subject to the following regulations:

      (1)   A valid business license shall be required to operate any vending cart on private property, even if the cart remains at a fixed location.

      (2)   If food is prepared or sold from the vending cart, the operator shall obtain and maintain a valid County Health Department permit.

      (3)   Vending carts may be located either inside or outside of a building, subject to the location restrictions identified in divisions (A)(5) through (A)(7) below.

      (4)   The vendor shall not place any permanent or temporary fixtures at the location of the vending activity, including, but not limited to chairs, tables, signs not affixed to the cart, or storage facilities.

      (5)   The vending cart shall not be located on any landscaped area or parking area, nor shall it impede access to any parking area.

      (6)   The vending cart shall not be placed in a manner that obstructs or impedes pedestrian circulation.

      (7)   The vending cart shall not be located on any public right-of-way unless otherwise authorized by the city.

      (8)   No sales shall be solicited from or made to motorists.

      (9)   A maximum of two signs, affixed to the cart, shall be permitted, with each sign limited in size to two square feet.

      (10)   All vending carts shall be equipped with trash receptacles of sufficient size to accommodate trash generated by the use.

   (B)   Movable vending carts. Movable vending carts operating on public rights-of-way are permitted only with a valid business license. All such carts must comply with health regulations of Los Angeles County and the State of California, and any other regulations or requirements which apply to their use and operation.

('65 Code, § 9-3.852) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95)

   (A)   Purpose. These mixed-use provisions are established to provide for the compatible and beneficial mixture of commercial, office, and residential uses in a single structure or on a single site. Mixed-use development is designed to achieve a convenient business/residential environment in areas where multiple activities are considered to be desirable. Mixed-use development also serves as a transition or buffer between residential uses and commercial uses. In addition, mixed-use development can add to the city’s supply of affordable housing; reduce commutes between home and work; and promote strong, stable, and desirable pedestrian-oriented business environments.

   (B)   Permitted uses. Multi-family residential uses are only permitted on the second and third floors above ground floor commercial or office uses permitted in the C-1 and C-3 Zone. Ground floor multi-family residential uses are only permitted in mixed-use developments in excess of three acres.

   (C)   Development standards. All mixed-use developments shall comply with the provisions established for the C-1 and C-3 Zone, except as modified in this subchapter. The following standards shall apply to all mixed-use developments.

      (1)   Parking. The number of off-street parking spaces required for specific uses shall be in compliance with the provisions set forth in § 153.220 herein, except as modified in this subchapter. All multi-family residential uses shall be provided with one parking space per bedroom which shall be located in a garage or carport. However, units designated for senior citizens (62 years of age or older) shall be provided at a rate of 0.75 spaces per unit (covered or uncovered). Guest parking for the multi-family residential uses shall be provided at a rate of one space for every three multi-family residential units. Tandem parking may be used only for the spaces which are assigned and designated for a single residential unit. Additionally, parking for residential units shall be separate and secured.

      (2)   Multi-family density. For mixed-use development projects which abut R-1 or R-2 zoned property or equivalently zoned properties in unincorporated Los Angeles County, the minimum site area shall be 3,960 square feet of net lot area for each multi-family dwelling unit. If the mixed-use development projects abuts any other zone, the minimum site area shall be 1,452 square feet of net lot area for each family dwelling unit. Density bonuses shall be allowed in accordance with the provisions established in the California Government Code § 65915.

      (3)   Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio (F.A.R.) for the entire development shall not exceed one time the total net lot area. Multi-family residential uses shall be a minimum of 25% of the total net lot area, but shall not exceed 50% of the total net lot area.

      (4)   Lot coverage. Buildings and all accessory buildings shall not occupy more than 55% of the total net lot area which abuts an R-1 or R-2 Zone or equivalently zoned properties in unincorporated Los Angeles County, or 60% of the total net lot area which abut any other zone.

         (a)   No front yard setback shall be required for commercial use floors, however, a front setback may be required through the Precise Plan of Design review or Conditional Use Permit process.

         (b)   Residential use floors shall maintain a minimum five foot setback beyond the commercial floors.

         (a)   Each multi-family residential use shall have an adjoining open space area totaling a minimum of 100 square feet. Open space areas located on the ground level shall have minimum dimension of ten feet. Open space areas located above the ground level shall have a minimum dimension of six feet.

         (b)   For mixed-use developments in excess of three acres, a pedestrian plaza, community garden, or other open space area shall be proved as an aesthetic and usable passive recreation amenity. The area of the open space shall be determined through the conditional use permit review process. All open areas shall be unobstructed from the ground upward, unless covered by a roof or balcony supported entirely by the building. All open space areas not landscaped must be developed with either reflection pools, fountains, pedestrian walkways, rest areas, or other similar improvements.

      (12)   (Reserved)

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.856) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 495-C.S., passed 2-16-99; Am. Ord. 535-C.S., passed 1-20-04; Am. Ord. 601-C.S., passed 3-4-14; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-20-14; Am. Ord. 695, passed 12-5-23)

   In addition to the requirements contained in this subchapter, the following additional requirements of this code shall apply to the development and use of any property in the C-1, C-3, and M-1 zone districts:

   § 153.003   Definitions

   §§ 153.220 - 153.227   Off-Street Parking

   §§ 153.320 - 153.333   Signs

   §§ 153.280 - 153.286   Planned Development Overlay Zone

   §§ 153.380 - 153.383   Commercially-Utilized Condominiums

   §§ 153.400 - 153.404   Trip Reduction and Travel Demand Measures

   §§ 153.530 - 153.539   Landscape

   Chapter 121   Adult-Oriented Businesses

   Chapter 110   Business Licenses

   §§ 116.010 - 116.029   Amusement Machines

   Chapter 118    Fortune Telling

   §§ 116.055 - 116.065   Poolrooms and Billiard Rooms

   Chapter 122   Massage Establishments and Services

(‘65 Code, § 9-3.860) (Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 591-C.S., passed 9-20-11; Am. Ord. 601-C.S., passed 3-4-14)

   Any new development project within the city which is either commercial, industrial, or light manufacturing or any enlargement of an existing commercial, industrial or light manufacturing structure by more than 25% of the existing gross floor area, shall be required to provide a trash enclosure area for the collection and loading of recyclable materials. The dimensions and location of said enclosure shall be established by the Community Development Director based on trash collection needs and recyclable material generation of the project.

(Ord. 508-C.S., passed 11-7-00)

   The following supplemental standards apply to commercial and mixed-use development in the C-l and C-3 Districts to create a pedestrian friendly environment. The figures contained in this section are for illustrative purposes only and do not imply that the concept illustrated be implemented precisely as shown but rather in a manner consistent with the purpose of these regulations.

   (A)   Orientation of primary building entrance. The primary building entrance shall face or be oriented to the street frontage. Where a site is located on two public streets, a primary entrance shall be oriented toward the street with the higher classification. If a site fronts two public streets of equal classification, the applicant may choose which frontage on which street to meet the requirement.

   (B)   Building transparency/required openings. Exterior walls facing and within 20 feet of a front or street side lot line shall include windows, doors, or other openings for at least 50% of the building wall area located between two and one-half and seven feet above the level of the sidewalk. Such walls may run in a continuous plane for no more than 30 feet without an opening.

      (1)   Design of required openings. Openings fulfilling this requirement shall have transparent glazing and provide views into work areas, display areas, sales areas, lobbies, or similar active spaces, or into window displays that are at least three feet deep.

      (2)   Exceptions for parking garages. Multi-level garages are not required to meet the ground-floor transparency requirement. Instead, they must be designed and screened, consistent with the requirements of the off-street parking subchapter (§§ 153.220 through 153.229).

      (4)   Reductions through design review. The building transparency requirement may be reduced or waived if it is found that:

         (a)   The proposed use has unique operational characteristics with which providing the required windows and openings is incompatible, such as in the case of a cinema or theater: and

         (b)   Street-facing building walls will exhibit architectural relief and detail, and will be enhanced with landscaping in such a way as to create visual interest at the pedestrian level.

   (C)   Building articulation. Buildings shall provide adequate architectural articulation and detail to avoid a bulky and “box-like” appearance and to create a pedestrian friendly environment.

      (1)   All street-facing facades shall have relief in plane and texture.

      (2)   Building facades shall include building projections or recesses, doorway and window trim, and other details that provide architectural articulation and design interest.

      (3)   Each side of the building that is visible from a public right-of-way shall be designed with a complementary level of detailing.

   (D)   Pedestrian access. A system of pedestrian walkways shall connect all buildings on a site to each other, to on-site automobile and bicycle parking areas, and to any on-site open space areas or pedestrian amenities.

      (1)   To street network. Regular connections between on-site walkways and the public sidewalk shall be provided. An on-site walkway shall connect the primary building entry or entries to a public sidewalk on each street frontage.

      (2)   To neighbors. Direct and convenient access shall be provided from commercial and mixed-use projects to adjoining residential and commercial areas to the maximum extent feasible while still providing for safety and security.

      (3)   To transit. Safe and convenient pedestrian connections shall be provided from transit stops to building entrances.

   (E)   Limitations on location of parking. Parking shall be located behind or to the side of buildings.

   (F)   Limitations on curb cuts. Curb cuts shall be minimized and placed in the location least likely to impede pedestrian circulation. Curb cuts shall be located at least ten feet from an intersection curb return or pedestrian cross walk.

(Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14; Am. Ord. 636-C.S., passed 8-15-17)