City of South Gate ZONING ORDINANCE March 2015

City of South Gate Zoning Ordinance FEBRUARY 2015

City of South Gate ZONING ORDINANCE March 2015

City Council Members Henry C. Gonzalez, Mayor Jorge Morales, Vice Mayor Maria Davila, Councilwoman W.H. (Bill) De Witt, Council Member Gil Hurtado, Council Member

Planning Commission Members Angel Colon, Chairperson Sonia Campos Rivera, Vice Chairperson Roberto Machuca, Commissioner Francisco Gomez, Commissioner Sylvia Masushige, Commissioner

City Staff Michael Flad, City Manager Steven Lefever, Director of Community Development Alvie Betancourt, Senior Planner Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney Craig Hardwick, City Attorney Carmen Avalos, City Clerk Maria Belen Bernal, City Treasurer

Prepared by:

Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc.

City of South Gate Zoning Ordinance 4 FEBRUARY 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY CHAPTER 11.10 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...... 1 Section 11.10.010 Title ...... 3 Section 11.10.020 Purpose of the Zoning Code ...... 3 Section 11.10.030 Authority ...... 3 Section 11.10.040 Applicability and Exemptions ...... 4 Section 11.10.050 Nuisance Finding ...... 5 Section 11.10.060 Responsibility for Administration...... 6 Section 11.10.070 Relationship to the General Plan ...... 7 Section 11.10.080 Interpretation of Regulations ...... 8 Section 11.10.090 Severability ...... 9

ARTICLE 2 ZONING REGULATIONS CHAPTER 11.20 CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION ...... 11 Section 11.20.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 13 Section 11.20.020 Applicability ...... 13 Section 11.20.030 Establishment of Zones ...... 14 Section 11.20.040 Citywide Zone Mapping ...... 15 Section 11.20.050 Interpretation of Zone Boundaries ...... 16 Section 11.20.060 How to Use this Code ...... 17 Section 11.20.070 Provisions Applicable to All Zones ...... 18

CHAPTER 11.21 LAND USE TYPES ...... 21 Section 11.21.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 23 Section 11.21.020 General Requirements ...... 24 Section 11.21.030 Land Use Permissions Tables ...... 26

CHAPTER 11.22 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES ...... 41 Section 11.22.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 43 Section 11.22.020 Applicability ...... 43 Section 11.22.030 Notes ...... 43 Section 11.22.040 Civic Center Zone (CC) ...... 44 Section 11.22.050 Transit Village Zone (TV) ...... 46 Section 11.22.060 Industrial Flex Zone (IF)...... 48 Section 11.22.070 Corridor 1 Zone (CDR1) ...... 50 Section 11.22.080 Corridor 2 Zone (CDR2) ...... 52 Section 11.22.090 Urban Neighborhood Zone (UN) ...... 54 Section 11.22.100 Main Street Zone (MS) ...... 56

CHAPTER 11.23 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES ...... 59 Section 11.23.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 61 Section 11.23.020 Applicability ...... 61 Section 11.23.030 Notes ...... 61 Section 11.23.040 Achieving Pedestrian/Human-Scaled Development ...... 62 Section 11.23.050 Open Space Requirements ...... 64 Section 11.23.060 General Building Design Guidelines ...... 65

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Section 11.23.070 Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses ...... 66 Section 11.23.080 Guidelines for Building Frontage Types ...... 68 Section 11.23.090 Density Bonus Program ...... 75

CHAPTER 11.24 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES ...... 79 Section 11.24.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 81 Section 11.24.020 Applicability ...... 81 Section 11.24.030 Allowable Commercial Industrial Uses ...... 81 Section 11.24.040 Regional Commercial (RC) Zone ...... 82 Section 11.24.050 Light Industrial (LI) Zone ...... 84 Section 11.24.060 Light and Heavy Manufacturing (M2 & M3) Zones ...... 86

CHAPTER 11.25 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES ...... 93 Section 11.25.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 95 Section 11.25.020 Applicability ...... 95 Section 11.25.030 Residential Neighborhood Character ...... 95 Section 11.25.040 Allowable Uses ...... 95 Section 11.25.050 Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone ...... 96 Section 11.25.060 Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone ...... 100 Section 11.25.070 Residential Operating Standards ...... 103 Section 11.25.080 Multi-Family Development Standards ...... 104 Section 11.25.090 Mobile Home (MH) Zone ...... 106 Section 11.25.100 Civic (CV) and Open Space (OS) Zones ...... 109

CHAPTER 11.26 CORRIDOR TRANSITION OVERLAY ...... 115 Section 11.26.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 117 Section 11.26.020 Applicability ...... 117 Section 11.26.030 Requirements ...... 117

CHAPTER 11.27 INDUSTRIAL FLEX TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY ...... 119 Section 11.27.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 121 Section 11.27.020 Applicability ...... 121 Section 11.27.030 Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Standards ...... 123

ARTICLE 3 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CHAPTER 11.30 GENERAL PROPERTY STANDARDS ...... 125 Section 11.30.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 127 Section 11.30.020 Applicability ...... 127 Section 11.30.030 Administrative Modifications ...... 128 Section 11.30.040 Block and Lot Requirements ...... 129 Section 11.30.050 Development Requirements ...... 130 Section 11.30.060 Utilities and Easements ...... 132 Section 11.30.070 Security Fencing ...... 133

CHAPTER 11.31 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ...... 135 Section 11.31.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 137 Section 11.31.020 Applicability ...... 137 Section 11.31.030 Definitions ...... 137 Section 11.31.040 Density Bonus ...... 139 Section 11.31.050 Incentives ...... 142 Section 11.31.060 Affordable Housing Requirements ...... 143

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Section 11.31.070 Affordable Housing Agreement ...... 145 Section 11.31.080 Enforcement and Monitoring ...... 146 Section 11.31.090 Severability of Provisions ...... 147

CHAPTER 11.32 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM ...... 149 Section 11.32.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 151 Section 11.32.020 Applicability and Exemptions ...... 151 Section 11.32.030 Valuation Thresholds ...... 152 Section 11.32.040 Art Work Defined ...... 153 Section 11.32.050 Arts Committee and Fund ...... 154 Section 11.32.060 Program Allocation Requirements ...... 155 Section 11.32.070 Placement on Private Property ...... 156 Section 11.32.080 Approving Architecture as Art ...... 157 Section 11.32.090 Ownership of Art Work ...... 158 Section 11.32.100 Administration ...... 159

CHAPTER 11.33 PARKING STANDARDS ...... 161 Section 11.33.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 163 Section 11.33.020 Applicability and Exemptions ...... 163 Section 11.33.030 General Standards and Limitations ...... 164 Section 11.33.040 Required Parking by Land Use ...... 165 Section 11.33.050 Parking Space Size and Location ...... 168 Section 11.33.060 Parking Lot Standards ...... 170 Section 11.33.070 Parking Structure Guidelines ...... 174 Section 11.33.080 Urban Mixed-Use Zone Requirements ...... 175 Section 11.33.090 Multi-Family Parking Requirements ...... 177 Section 11.33.100 NL Zone Parking Requirements ...... 178 Section 11.33.110 Trip Reduction Measures ...... 179 Section 11.33.120 Park-Once/Parking Districts ...... 181 Section 11.33.130 AQMP/CO Plan Compliance ...... 183

CHAPTER 11.34 NOISE CONTROL PROGRAM ...... 185 Section 11.34.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 187 Section 11.34.020 Applicability and Exemptions ...... 187 Section 11.34.030 Nuisance Finding ...... 187 Section 11.34.040 Terminology ...... 187 Section 11.34.050 Program Review Responsibility ...... 188 Section 11.34.060 Noise Control Officer (NCO) ...... 189 Section 11.34.070 Contracts and Products ...... 191 Section 11.34.080 Maximum Sound Levels by Noise Zone ...... 192 Section 11.34.090 Noise Activity Standards ...... 194 Section 11.34.100 Violations and Enforcement ...... 195 Section 11.34.110 Noise Variance ...... 197 Section 11.34.120 Appeals ...... 198

CHAPTER 11.35 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION ...... 199 Section 11.35.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 201 Section 11.35.020 Applicability and Exemptions ...... 201 Section 11.35.030 Applications ...... 202 Section 11.35.040 Approval ...... 203 Section 11.35.050 Findings ...... 204 Section 11.35.060 Appeal ...... 205

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ARTICLE 4 SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS CHAPTER 11.40 SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS ...... 207 Section 11.40.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 209 Section 11.40.020 Applicability ...... 209 Section 11.40.030 Automotive Sales/Services/Repair/Storage ...... 210 Section 11.40.040 Awnings and Canopies ...... 211 Section 11.40.050 Child Day Care Facilities ...... 212 Section 11.40.060 Community Assembly ...... 214 Section 11.40.070 Historic Resources ...... 216 Section 11.40.080 Hotels ...... 217 Section 11.40.090 Live/Work Units...... 218 Section 11.40.100 Cyber Cafes ...... 219 Section 11.40.110 Gold, Semi-Precious, Precious Metal Buying Stores...... 220 Section 11.40.120 Pawn Shop/Used Retail Sales ...... 221 Section 11.40.130 E-Cigarettes/Vapor/Smoke Shops/Hookah ...... 222 Section 11.40.140 Massage Establishments ...... 223 Section 11.40.150 Motels ...... 224 Section 11.40.160 Outdoor Dining/Seating ...... 226 Section 11.40.170 Personal Services, Fortune, Palm & Card Reader ...... 228 Section 11.40.180 Renewable Energy Systems ...... 229 Section 11.40.190 Single-Room-Occupancy Apartment ...... 231 Section 11.40.200 Tattoo/Body Modification ...... 232 Section 11.40.210 Temporary Construction Offices ...... 233 Section 11.40.220 Drive-Through Facilities ...... 234 Section 11.40.230 Water Conservation ...... 235 Section 11.40.240 Emergency Shelters ...... 236

CHAPTER 11.41 ADULT-ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENTS ...... 237 Section 11.41.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 239 Section 11.41.020 Applicability ...... 239 Section 11.41.030 Nuisance and Unlawful Acts ...... 240 Section 11.41.040 Permit and License Requirements ...... 241 Section 11.41.050 Establishment Standards ...... 242 Section 11.41.060 Nonconforming Adult-Oriented Businesses ...... 243 Section 11.41.070 Adult-Oriented Business Regulatory Permit ...... 244

CHAPTER 11.42 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES ...... 247 Section 11.42.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 249 Section 11.42.020 Applicability ...... 249 Section 11.42.030 Terminology ...... 249 Section 11.42.040 Nuisance...... 250 Section 11.42.050 General Permit Requirements ...... 251 Section 11.42.060 Locational Separation Requirements ...... 252 Section 11.42.070 Conditions of Approval ...... 253 Section 11.42.080 CUP Suspension or Revocation ...... 255 Section 11.42.090 Nonconforming Uses ...... 256

CHAPTER 11.43 SECOND DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ...... 257 Section 11.43.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 259 Section 11.43.020 Applicability and Exemptions ...... 259 Section 11.43.030 Application Process ...... 260

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Section 11.43.040 Second Dwelling Unit Requirements ...... 261 Section 11.43.050 Accessory Structures ...... 263

CHAPTER 11.44 RECYCLING AND REFUSE FACILITIES ...... 265 Section 11.44.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 267 Section 11.44.020 Applicability ...... 267 Section 11.44.030 Standard Recycling and Refuse Receptacles ...... 268 Section 11.44.040 Urban Mixed-Use Zones and Commercial Industrial Zone Standards ...... 269 Section 11.44.050 Residential Standards Applicable to All Zones ...... 270 Section 11.44.060 Recycling Facilities Standards and Conditions ...... 271 Section 11.44.070 Reverse Vending Machines ...... 274 Section 11.44.080 Small Collection Facilities ...... 275 Section 11.44.090 Large Collection Facilities ...... 276 Section 11.44.100 Processing Facilities ...... 277 Section 11.44.110 Industrial Collections and Processing Facility ...... 278

CHAPTER 11.45 VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS ...... 279 Section 11.45.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 281 Section 11.45.020 Applicability ...... 281 Section 11.45.030 Permitted Activities ...... 282 Section 11.45.040 Development Standards ...... 283 Section 11.45.050 Minimum Functional Requirements ...... 284 Section 11.45.060 LPG Use and Siting Standards ...... 286 Section 11.45.070 Abandonment ...... 287

ARTICLE 5 ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER 11.50 ADMINISTRATION ...... 289 Section 11.50.010 Purpose ...... 291 Section 11.50.020 Public Hearing Notification ...... 292 Section 11.50.030 Public Hearing Procedures ...... 293 Section 11.50.040 Appeals ...... 295 Section 11.50.050 Amendments ...... 296

CHAPTER 11.51 PERMITS AND PROCEDURES ...... 297 Section 11.51.010 Purpose ...... 299 Section 11.51.020 Applicability ...... 299 Section 11.51.030 Review Types and Responsibilities ...... 300 Section 11.51.040 Project and Permit Applications ...... 302 Section 11.51.050 Administrative Permits and Approvals ...... 303 Section 11.51.060 Design Review ...... 304 Section 11.51.070 Temporary Use Permit ...... 305 Section 11.51.080 Discretionary Permits and Approvals ...... 306 Section 11.51.090 Permit Revocation ...... 307 Section 11.51.100 Fees ...... 308

CHAPTER 11.52 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ...... 309 Section 11.52.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 311 Section 11.52.020 Applicability ...... 311 Section 11.52.030 Required Findings ...... 311 Section 11.52.040 CUP Process ...... 312

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CHAPTER 11.53 VARIANCE ...... 315 Section 11.53.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 317 Section 11.53.020 Applicability ...... 317 Section 11.53.030 Variance Limitations ...... 318 Section 11.53.040 Required Findings ...... 319 Section 11.53.050 Variance Process ...... 320

CHAPTER 11.54 SPECIFIC PLANS ...... 321 Section 11.54.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 323 Section 11.54.020 Applicability ...... 323 Section 11.54.030 Specific Plan Standards ...... 324 Section 11.54.040 Required Content ...... 325 Section 11.54.050 Specific Plan Process ...... 327 Section 11.54.060 Environmental Review ...... 328 Section 11.54.070 Public Hearings and Approval ...... 329 Section 11.54.080 Specific Plan Amendments ...... 330

CHAPTER 11.55 NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS ...... 331 Section 11.55.010 Purpose ...... 333 Section 11.55.020 Applicability ...... 333 Section 11.55.030 Existing Development and Land Use Activity ...... 334 Section 11.55.040 Discontinuation and Abandonment of a Nonconforming Use or Structure ...... 336 Section 11.55.050 Limitations ...... 338 Section 11.55.060 Reestablishment After Disaster ...... 339 Section 11.55.070 Abatement ...... 340 Section 11.55.080 Substandard Lots ...... 341

CHAPTER 11.56 ENFORCEMENT ...... 343 Section 11.56.010 Purpose of Chapter ...... 345 Section 11.56.020 Enforcement and Violations ...... 346 Section 11.56.030 Abatement Procedure ...... 347 Section 11.56.040 Civil Remedies and Criminal Penalties ...... 348

ARTICLE 6 DEFINITIONS CHAPTER 11.60 DEFINITIONS...... 349 Section 11.60.010 Purpose and Intent ...... 351 Section 11.60.020 Applicability ...... 351 Section 11.60.030 “A” Definitions ...... 351 Section 11.60.040 Adult-Oriented Use Definitions ...... 354 Section 11.60.050 “B” Definitions ...... 356 Section 11.60.060 “C” Definitions ...... 357 Section 11.60.070 “D” Definitions ...... 361 Section 11.60.080 “E” Definitions ...... 362 Section 11.60.090 “F” Definitions ...... 363 Section 11.60.100 “G” Definitions ...... 363 Section 11.60.110 “H” Definitions ...... 364 Section 11.60.120 “I” Definitions ...... 364 Section 11.60.130 “J” Definitions...... 365 Section 11.60.140 “K” Definitions...... 365 Section 11.60.150 “L” Definitions ...... 365

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Section 11.60.160 “M” Definitions ...... 366 Section 11.60.170 “N” Definitions ...... 369 Section 11.60.180 “O” Definitions ...... 369 Section 11.60.190 “P” Definitions ...... 371 Section 11.60.200 “Q” Definitions ...... 374 Section 11.60.210 “R” Definitions ...... 374 Section 11.60.220 “S” Definitions ...... 377 Section 11.60.230 “T” Definitions ...... 378 Section 11.60.240 “U” Definitions ...... 380 Section 11.60.250 “V” Definitions ...... 380 Section 11.60.260 “W” Definitions ...... 382 Section 11.60.270 “Z” Definitions ...... 383

Figures and Diagrams Page

Figure 11.22-1 Zoning Location Map for the Civic Center (CC) Zone ...... 45 Figure 11.22-2 Zoning Location Map for the Transit Village (TV) Zone ...... 47 Figure 11.22-3 Zoning Location Map for the Industrial Flex (IF) Zone ...... 49 Figure 11.22-4 Zoning Location Map for the Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone ...... 51 Figure 11.22-5 Zoning Location Map for the Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone ...... 53 Figure 11.22-6 Zoning Location Map for the Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone ...... 55 Figure 11.22-7 Zoning Location Map for the Main Street (MS) Zone ...... 57 Figure 11.24-1 Zoning Location Map for Regional Commercial (RC) Zone ...... 83 Figure 11.24-2 RC Zone Development Standards ...... 83 Figure 11.24-3 Zoning Location Map for Light Industrial (LI) Zone ...... 85 Figure 11.24-4 LI Zone Development Standards ...... 85 Figure 11.24-5 M2 and M3 Zones Development Standards ...... 87 Figure 11.24-6 Zoning Location Map for Light Manufacturing (M2) Zone ...... 88 Figure 11.24-7 Zoning Location Map for Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Zone ...... 89 Figure 11.25-1 Zoning Location Map for Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone ...... 97 Figure 11.25-2 NL Development Standards...... 97 Figure 11.25-3 NL Small Lot/Attached Configuration Development Standards...... 99 Figure 11.25-4 Zoning Location Map for Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone ...... 101 Figure 11.25-5 NM Development Standards ...... 102 Figure 11-25-6 Zoning Location Map for Mobile Home (MH) Zone ...... 107 Figure 11.25-7 Mobile Home (MH) Zone ...... 108 Figure 11.25-8 Zoning Location Map for Civic (CV) Zone ...... 110 Figure 11.25-9 Zoning Location Map for Open Space (OS) ...... 112 Figure 11.26-1 Corridor Transition Overlay Map ...... 118 Figure 11.27-1 Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Map ...... 122 Figure 11.30-1 Minimum Driveway Depth ...... 130 Figure 11.33-1 Parking Dimensions ...... 169 Diagrams A through D ...... 172 Diagrams E through H ...... 173 Figure 11.33-2 Parking Structure Design ...... 176 Figure 11.33-3 Parking Hidden From View ...... 176 Figure 11.51-1 Administrative Permit Process ...... 301 Figure 11.51-2 Discretionary Permit Process A ...... 301 Figure 11.51-3 Discretionary Permit Process B ...... 301 Figure 11.52-1 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Process ...... 313 Figure 11.54-1 Specific Plan Review Process ...... 327

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Table 11.20-1 Zones ...... 13 Table 11.21-1 Prohibited Land Uses...... 25 Table 11.21-2 General Land Use Permit Types and Processes ...... 26 Table 11.21-3 Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones ...... 27 Table 11.21-3a Footnotes Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones ...... 32 Table 11.21-4 Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses ...... 33 Table 11.21-4a Footnotes Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses ...... 37 Table 11.21-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone Allowed Land Uses ...... 38 Table 11.22-CC Development Standards ...... 44 Table 11.22-TV Development Standards ...... 46 Table 11.22-IF Development Standards ...... 48 Table 11.22-CDR1 Development Standards ...... 50 Table 11.22-CDR2 Development Standards ...... 52 Table 11.22-UN Development Standards ...... 54 Table 11.22-MS Development Standards ...... 56 Table 11.23-1 Open Space Requirements ...... 64 Table 11.23-2 Frontage Types ...... 68 Table 11.23-3 Available Density Bonus Incentives ...... 76 Table 11.24-1 RC Development Standards ...... 82 Table 11.24-2 LI Development Standards ...... 84 Table 11.24-3 M2 and M3 Development Standards ...... 86 Table 11.25-1 NL1 Standard Lot Development Standards ...... 96 Table 11.25-2 NL2 Small Lot Development Standards ...... 98 Table 11.25-3 NM Development Standards ...... 100 Table 11.25-4 MF Refuse/Recycling Area ...... 104 Table 11.25-5 CV Development Standards ...... 109 Table 11.25-6 OS Development Standards ...... 111 Table 11.27-1 IFTO Development Standards ...... 123 Table 11.30-1 Administrative Modifications ...... 128 Table 11.30-2 Minimum Dwelling Unit Size ...... 130 Table 11.31-1 Determination of Density Bonus ...... 139 Table 11.31-2 Sample Calculation of a Density Bonus ...... 139 Table 11.31-3 Number of Incentives ...... 142 Table 11.31-4 Parking Requirements for Projects Receiving a Density Bonus ...... 143 Table 11.33-1 Minimum Required Parking by Land Use ...... 166 Table 11.33-2 Parking Dimensions ...... 168 Table 11.33-3 Parking Lot Standards ...... 171 Table 11.33-4 Mixed-Use Parking Requirements ...... 175 Table 11.33-5 Bicycle Parking Requirements ...... 176 Table 11.33-6 Multi-Family Parking Standards ...... 177 Table 11.33-7 NL Zone Parking Standards ...... 178 Table 11.34-1 Noise Zone Standards ...... 192 Table 11.34-2 Permitted Temporary Noise Level Increase ...... 192 Table 11.40-1 Community Assembly Development Standards ...... 214 Table 11.40-2 Permitted Community Assembly Land Use Signage ...... 215 Table 11.40-3 Motel Development Standards ...... 224 Table 11.44-1 Multi-Family Refuse and Recycling Area ...... 270 Table 11.44-2 Recycling Facility Development Standards ...... 272 Table 11.45-1 Vehicle Fueling Station Development Standards ...... 283 Table 11.50-1 Initiation of Amendments ...... 296 Table 11.51-1 Application and Review Authority...... 300

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Section 11.10.010 Title Section 11.10.020 Purpose of the Zoning Code Section 11.10.030 Authority Section 11.10.040 Applicability and Exemptions Section 11.10.050 Nuisance Finding Section 11.10.060 Responsibility for Administration Section 11.10.070 Relationship to the General Plan Section 11.10.080 Interpretation of Regulations Section 11.10.090 Severability

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11.10

Section 11.10.010 Title

The provisions of this Title 11 of the South Gate Municipal Code (SGMC) shall be referred to as the “Comprehensive Zoning Code,” or the “Zoning Code” or the “Code”. The Zoning Code and Citywide Zoning Map implements the land use plan (composed of the Neighborhoods, Place Types, Districts, and Corridors Maps, combined with the allowable Place Types) of the South Gate General Plan, as adopted on December 8, 2009.

Section 11.10.020 Purpose of the Zoning Code

The purposes of this Zoning Code are to protect and promote public health, safety, and general welfare of the South Gate community; to implement the policies of the General Plan; and to provide the economic and social advantages that result from the orderly planned use of land resources. These objectives are achieved as follows:

A. Provide standards and guidelines for the continuing orderly growth and development of the City of South Gate (City) that will assist in protecting the character of the City.

B. Direct development of existing corridors and districts to strengthen the economic base, provide services, and strengthen the identity of the community.

C. Enable flexibility in development type and scale by location to provide for emerging economic and social trends.

D. Ensure compatibility between different types of development and land uses.

Section 11.10.030 Authority

This Zoning Code is enacted based on the authority vested in the City of South Gate and by the State of California, including the State Constitution, the Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code Sections 65000 et seq.), the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Sections 66410 et seq.), and the California Health and Safety Code.

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11.10.040 Applicability and Exemptions

This Zoning Code applies to all land uses, activities, E. Exemptions. The following uses and conditions are structures, subdivisions, and development within the exempt from modification by this Zoning Code: City, except as provided by this Section. The 1. Existing Uses and Structures. An existing land applicability described in this Section is not a use/structure is lawful if legally established, comprehensive list; the Community Development operated, and maintained in compliance with Director (Director) shall determine the specific all applicable zoning regulations at the time of applicability of the Zoning Code to all projects and establishment, including Chapter 11.55 applications within the City. (Nonconforming Uses and Buildings). A. New Land Uses or Structures, Changes to Land 2. Violations. A violation or non-conforming Uses or Structures. Compliance with the existing land use/structure that was requirements of this Zoning Code is necessary for established prior to the adoption of this any person or public agency to lawfully establish, Zoning Code shall maintain the violation construct, occupy, maintain, reconstruct, alter, and/or non-conforming status until steps are expand, or replace any use of land or structure. taken to bring the land use or structure into B. Building Code Conformance. All common walls conformance with this Zoning Code. See and ceiling/floor systems shall be fireproof and Chapter 11.55 for regulations and standards soundproof, and must conform to current building for nonconforming uses and buildings. standards adopted by the City. All multi-family units and developments shall conform to the 3. Existing City Entitlements. Any effective requirements of Group “R” occupancies, in entitlement and/or permit issued by the City accordance with the California Building Code. prior to the effective date and hour of this Zoning Code shall be permitted to be C. Issuance of Building or Grading Permits. No exercised regardless of compliance with any permit shall be issued by the City unless the or all regulations of this Zoning Code. proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and all other F. Substandard Lots. Legally created substandard applicable provisions of law. lots on record prior to the adoption of this Zoning Code shall be deemed in compliance with the D. Subdivisions. Any subdivision of land shall be minimum lot area requirements. The lot area per consistent with the minimum lot size dwelling unit, however, shall remain as specified requirements established by this Zoning Code and in the applicable zone. In no instance shall these the City’s subdivisions regulations, Title 12 of the provisions prevent the erection of a single-family SGMC. dwelling on any substandard lot.

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11.10.050 Nuisance Findings 11.10

It is a public nuisance for any person, firm, company, or corporation to own, use, operate, lease, or otherwise maintain a property or a building, or to own, operate, lease, or otherwise maintain property in violation of any provision of this Zoning Code. See Chapter 11.56 (Enforcement) for enforcement actions applicable to violations of this Code.

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11.10.060 Responsibility for Administration

This Zoning Code shall be administered by the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Director or designee, the Community Development Department, and any other departments, groups, personnel, or individuals as identified in a specific Chapter of this Zoning Code, in compliance with Title 1 (Administration and Personnel) of the SGMC. See Chapter 11.50 (Administration) for further administration responsibility details.

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11.10.070 Relationship to the General Plan 11.10

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Zoning Code is to provide the legislative framework for implementation of the General Plan. B. Responsibility. To achieve the stated purpose, each officer or employee of the City having the responsibility and authority for issuing licenses or permits, and any officer or official body having the authority or responsibility to approve plans or specifications for private or public projects, shall not issue a license, permit, or approval for any use, development, project, plan, or specification that does not conform in purpose or form to the adopted General Plan and its elements. C. Consistency. If instances of inconsistency arise between the General Plan and this Zoning Code, the standards and language of the General Plan shall apply.

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11.10.080 Interpretation of Regulations

A. Clarification of Ambiguity. The Director shall have recommended. “May” is permissive and does the responsibility and authority to interpret the not represent a regulatory requirement. meaning and applicability of all provisions and 3. Indicative Language. The words “include,” requirements of this Zoning Code. Whenever the “includes,” and “including” mean “including, Director determines that the meaning or but not limited to.” The word “and” means applicability of any of the requirements of this that all connected words or provisions apply; Zoning Code are subject to interpretation the word “or” means that the connected generally, or as applied to a specific case, the words or provisions shall apply singly or in any Director may issue an official interpretation or combination. The words “either … or” indicate refer the question to the Planning Commission for that the connected words or provisions shall determination. If ambiguity arises concerning the apply singly, but not in combination. appropriate classification of a particular use or D. Discretion. When this Zoning Code provides for regulation within the meaning and intent of this discretion on the part of a City official or body, that Zoning Code with respect to any matters regulated discretion may be exercised to impose conditions by this Code based on established or unforeseen on the issuance of any City entitlements, circumstances, including technological changes in consistent with Chapter 11.51 (Permits and processing or application of materials, the Procedures). Director shall have the power to interpret the regulation based on understanding of the Zoning E. Minimum Requirements. Code. Appeals may be filed and heard consistent 1. Welfare Provisions. The provisions of this with Section 11.50.040 and Chapter 11.51 Zoning Code are minimum requirements for (Permits and Procedures); see Table 11.51-1 for the protection and promotion of the public the specific review/appeal hierarchy. health, safety, and general welfare. B. Photo and Figure Disclaimer. Images and photos 2. Minimums. All standards and requirements of in this Zoning Code are not intended to be this Zoning Code are minimum requirements interpreted literally; they represent the general unless otherwise noted. spirit of the regulations, range of scale, intensity, F. Provisions. site organization, and streetscape generally 1. This Zoning Code applies to all land uses and desired for the associated zone. Figures are development within the City. intended to demonstrate the associated 2. The City shall not enforce any private regulations and should be interpreted literally, with exceptions for encroachments and covenant or agreement unless it is a party to modifications, as provided for in this Code. the covenant or agreement. G. Development Agreements and Specific Plans. C. Terminology. Language used in this Zoning Code Standards adopted as part of any development shall be understood as follows: agreement or specific plan shall control over any 1. Mandatory Language. The words “shall,” conflicting Zoning Code requirements adopted “will,” “is to,” and “are to” always mean subsequent to the development agreement or mandatory. specific plan. 2. Encourage Language. “Should” indicates that the standard is not mandatory but is strongly

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11.10.090 Severability 11.10

The provisions of this Zoning Code are severable. If any applicability, Chapter, Section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Zoning Code is, for any reason, held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other portion or provision of this Zoning Code.

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CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION CHAPTER 11.20

Section 11.20.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.20.020 Applicability Section 11.20.030 Establishment of Zones Section 11.20.040 Citywide Zone Mapping Section 11.20.050 Interpretation of Zone Boundaries Section 11.20.060 How to Use this Code Section 11.20.070 Provisions Applicable to All Zones

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Section 11.20.010 Purpose and Intent

This Chapter establishes the general provisions of the Zoning Code for the regulation of all real property within the City of South Gate.

Section 11.20.020 Applicability

The Citywide Zoning Map, as established by this Chapter, shall apply to all real property within the City. The establishment of land uses and buildings in all zones shall be consistent with the provisions of this Chapter and the standards and regulations applicable to the zone. City zones and their relationship to the General Plan Place- Types are listed in Table 11.20-1.

Table 11.20-1 Zones

Section General Plan “Place–Type” Zone Symbol Name of Zone Reference Implemented by Zone Urban Mixed-Use Zones CC Civic Center 11.22.040 Civic/Institutional, Urban Village TV Transit Village 11.22.050 Neighborhood High, Urban Village, Office/R&D IF Industrial Flex Office/R&D, Light Industrial/Flex, Boulevard High, 11.22.060 Boulevard Medium-High, Neighborhood Medium-High CDR 1 Corridor 1 11.22.070 Boulevard High, Neighborhood High, Single-Use Retail CDR 2 Corridor 2 Neighborhood Medium-High, Neighborhood High, 11.22.080 Boulevard Medium-High, Boulevard High, Single-Use Retail UN Urban Neighborhood Neighborhood Medium-High, Boulevard Medium-High, 11.22.090 Boulevard High, Single-Use Retail MS Main Street 11.22.100 Main Street/Neighborhood Center Commercial Industrial Zones RC Regional Commercial 11.24.040 Single-Use Retail, Office/R&D, Urban Village LI Light Industrial 11.24.050 Light Industrial/Flex M2 Light Manufacturing 11.24.050 Manufacturing/Distribution M3 Heavy Manufacturing 11.24.050 Manufacturing/Distribution Residential Neighborhood Zones NL Neighborhood Low 11.25.050 Neighborhood Low NM Neighborhood Medium 11.25.060 Neighborhood Medium MH Mobile Home Park 11.25.090 Neighborhood Low CV Civic 11.25.100 Civic/Institutional OS Open Space 11.25.100 Open Space Note: General Plan Place Type consistency is established by and addressed in each zone Section of this Code. R&D = research and development

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11.20.030 Establishment of Zones

The City is divided into Urban Mixed-Use Zones, C. Residential Neighborhood Zones. Residential Commercial Industrial Zones, and Residential Neighborhood Zones protect the integrity and Neighborhood Zones to individually regulate character of existing residential neighborhoods for development form and land use of parcels. This the development and redevelopment of single- specific mix of zones implement the General Plan by family homes, suburban residential areas, and providing for a range of development intensity and public spaces. These zones are regulated by land uses that are compatible with the character of the use. City’s neighborhoods, districts, and corridors. City zones are listed in Table 11.20-1 and applied geographically by the Citywide Zoning Map. Existing legally constructed nonconforming uses, buildings, and structures established prior to the adoption of this Zoning Code are legal, non- conforming uses and are permitted to operate subject to the regulations of Chapter 11.55 Nonconforming Uses and Buildings. A. Urban Mixed-Use Zones. Urban Mixed-Use Zones range in function and density to address mixed- use and non-residential development within districts and corridors to promote accessibility, business development, and a unified character. These zones define the major corridors, thoroughfares, and districts of the City. These prominent locations make design and building form paramount in defining the character of South Gate. Urban Mixed-Use Zones are regulated from a form-based approach, identifying allowed building types, frontage types, and massing to foster dynamic design. B. Commercial Industrial Zones. Commercial Industrial Zones provide dedicated locations for the preservation and development of commercial and industrial activities. These zones are regulated by land use to ensure that appropriate site design and operational standards are employed to promote commerce within the zones and to protect adjacent properties.

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11.20.040 Citywide Zone Mapping 11.20

The Citywide Zoning Map establishes and defines all zones and overlay areas, and their boundaries. Each zone outlines land use and development standards to implement the range of expected outcomes expressed in the South Gate General Plan. All zone regulations shall be applied based on the zone boundaries and locations established by the Citywide Zoning Map. All overlay areas further regulate the land use or specific activities within the underlying zone and shall be applied based on the overlay boundaries and locations established by the Citywide Overlay Map. A. Division of Zoning Map. The Citywide Zoning Map may, for convenience, be divided into parts, and each part may, for purposes of identification, be subdivided into map sections. Each section of the Zoning Map may be individually mapped or separated out for official reference or when amending the Citywide Zoning Map. Any individual map sections successively adopted by amendment shall become part of this Zoning Code and shall not impact any other section of the Citywide Zoning Map. B. Annexation of Properties. When property outside of the City limits is submitted for annexation to the City, zoning of the property shall be determined by the City at the time of application hearing, and shall be incorporated into the Citywide Zoning Map upon adoption. Annexation actions shall be consistent with state law.

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11.20.050 Interpretation of Zone Boundaries

When uncertainty exists about the location of any E. Vacated Areas Vacated or abandoned non- zone boundary or section shown on the Citywide occupancy uses identified in Chapter 11.56 Zoning Map, the precise location of the boundary shall (Enforcement) shall be treated in one of the be determined by the Director. Generally, the following following ways: boundary guidelines shall be used for reading the 1. Revert to the identified zoning district. Zoning Map and for interpretation, unless otherwise determined by the Director. 2. Where no zone is identified by the Citywide Zoning Map, the vacated right-of-way or non- A. General Boundaries. Zone boundaries occupancy use shall acquire the zoning district approximately following the right-of-way shall be classification of the adjacent property to which construed to follow the proximate property line or it reverts. right-of-way line. 3. The Director shall determine the applicable B. Scale. If a zone boundary does not follow a zone; City Council approval and adoption by property line, or where a zone boundary divides a ordinance of the assigned zone shall be property, the location scale on the Citywide Zoning required to incorporate the zoning of the Map shall be used to determine the location of property into the official Citywide Zoning Map. the boundaries, unless the boundaries are indicated by dimensions. F. Unclassified Areas. Dedicated circulation rights-of- way, utility or maintenance easement/corridors, C. Split Zone Properties. Where a zone boundary creek easements, railroad rights-of-way, or similar divides a property, the property shall be developed non-occupancy uses shown within a designated in a manner that is consistent with the designated zone shall be deemed to be unclassified and shall zone area based on the zone boundaries of the not be used for development or structural Citywide Zoning Map. purposes inconsistent with the established right- D. Centerline Boundaries. Zone boundaries shown of-way use. In accordance with the provisions of within a right-of-way, that do not follow the outside Chapter 11.33 (Parking Standards), off-street right-of-way line(s), shall be construed to follow automobile parking may be permitted within such the centerline of such rights-of-way. unclassified rights-of-way. Railroad rights-of-way shall be used solely for the purpose of accommodating tracks, signals, other operative devices, and the movement of rolling stock, unless otherwise vacated.

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11.20.060 How to Use this Code 11.20

The following information summarizes how to use this Zoning Code given the anticipated range of applica- tions that will be submitted and processed. A. Zoning. Find the site on the Citywide Zoning Map to determine which zone applies. B. Land Uses. See the “allowed land uses” table applicable to the zone to determine what uses are allowed on the site and what types of permit(s) are required. See Chapter 11.21 (Land Use Types) for allowed land use tables for each zone. C. Application Requirements. Follow the application requirements identified in Table 11.21-2 (General Land Use Permit Types and Processes) for processing by City staff. D. Zone Standards. See the Chapter applicable to the zone to determine the development standards, operational standards, and all other provisions applicable to and required by the zone. See Chapter 11.22 for Urban Mixed-Use Zones, Chapter 11.24 for Commercial Industrial Zones, and Chapter 11.25 for Residential Neighborhood Zones. E. Additional Standards. Apply the design standards or other standards applicable to the zone or land use, as applicable. F. Parking Standards. Provide at least the minimum required parking spaces as regulated by Chapter 11.33 (Parking Standards). G. Submit Application for Processing. If in compliance with all applicable requirements, and if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is not required, the application will be processed by planning staff for Director approval.

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11.20.070 Provisions Applicable to All Zones

The following standards and provisions shall be 4. Allowable Use. Land uses are allowed by this applicable to all uses. It is the responsibility of the Code as permitted, or conditionally permitted, property owner to comply with all standards of the in the zone applied to the site, as identified in Zoning Code. Chapter 11.21 (Land Use Types). The establishment, use, building, construction, 5. Permit and Approval Requirements. Any alteration, expansion, maintenance, and repair of all permit/approval required by Table 11.21-2 structures and land uses shall be consistent with all (General Land Use Permit Types and setbacks, development standards, parking Processes) shall be obtained before the requirements, applicable review and permits, and all issuance of any required permit, and before other applicable regulations of the zone and this the proposed use, and any structures related Code. to the proposed use, are constructed, A. Processing. Applications shall be processed and otherwise established, or put into operation. approved administratively if it is consistent with 6. Conflicting Permits. No license or permit shall the applicable requirements. Applications that be issued in conflict with the provisions of this exceed the flexibility built into this Code, as Code or in conflict with any existing permit. If established in Table 11.30-1, will be considered any such license or permit is issued, it shall be inconsistent with the Code and, therefore, may be null and void. approved, conditionally approved, or denied at the 7. Landscape Standards. This Zoning Code discretion of the Director. adopts by reference the Department of Water B. Permit Requirements. Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape 1. Federal, State and Local Law. No permit shall Ordinance (MWELO) Assembly Bill (AB) 1881, be issued by the City unless the proposed as adopted or amended by the State of project complies with all applicable provisions California. All permits subject to this Code of this Code and all other applicable federal, shall be subject to the standards of, and required to comply with, the MWELO. state, and local codes. Nothing in this Zoning Code eliminates the need for obtaining any 8. Development and Design Standards, permit, approval, or entitlement required by Conditions of Approval. Each structure, other provisions of the SGMC and Los Angeles addition to a structure, or modification to a County Code; or complying with the structure or land use shall comply with all regulations of any City department; or applicable standards of this Code, all setback complying with any county, regional, state, or requirements, all parking requirements, and federal agency. all other development standards applicable to the zone, and any applicable conditions 2. Legal Lot. The site of a proposed development imposed by a previously granted discretionary or new land use shall be a lot legally created planning permit or approval. in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the City’s Subdivision Regulations. 9. Public Safety and Welfare. At the request of the Director, the property owner shall provide 3. All Structures. Principal and accessory any additional features, beyond the specific structures shall meet the same development regulations of this Zoning Code, that are standards unless otherwise modified by this deemed necessary by the Director to meet any Zoning Code. unusual hazards or excessive requirements

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related to the land use, building, or site, for police protection, fire protection, and/or health protection. C. Chapters of this Code. The following Chapters of this Zoning Code are applicable to all zones, land uses, and structures within the City: 1. Chapter 11.10 (General Provisions) 2. Chapter 11.21 (Land Use Types) 3. Chapter 11.30 (General Property Standards) 4. Chapter 11.32 (Art In Public Places Program) 5. Chapter 11.33 (Parking Standards) 6. Chapter 11.44 (Recycling and Refuse Facilities) 7. Chapter 11.55 (Nonconforming Uses and Buildings) 8. Sign Ordinance as codified by the City of South Gate. D. Required Maintenance. All parking areas, private property, and public spaces visible or accessible to the public shall be maintained in good condition, free of vandalism, graffiti, and litter. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all properties and spaces in compliance with the standards of this Zoning Code. E. Air Pollution Control District. Any permitted use that is subject to control by the South Coast Air Quality Management District shall be allowed only when it has secured a permit to operate from such district. F. Nonconforming Property. Any existing nonconforming property, or property rendered nonconforming by this Zoning Code, shall be regulated pursuant to Chapter 11.55 (Nonconforming Uses and Buildings) of this Code.

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LAND USE TYPES CHAPTER 11.21

Section 11.21.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.21.020 General Requirements Section 11.21.030 Land Use Permissions Tables

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Section 11.21.010 Purpose and Intent

This Chapter establishes the process and standards for the regulation of land uses as applicable to all zones and applied to all real property within the City. No land use may be permitted or established unless it is in full compliance with this Zoning Code and the applicable conditions of approval.

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11.21.020 General Requirements

All land uses shall conform to the purpose and intent C. Unlisted Use Permit Findings. Consideration of of the applicable zone, and shall comply with the and findings for the determination of the following: classification, permissibility, or applicability of an unlisted or similar compatible uses, as defined in A. Land Use Operations. No operations conducted on Section 11.21.020(B), shall be based on the any property shall create objectionable and/or degree of compatibility between the use in obnoxious dust, light, matter, mud, noise, odor, question and adjacent uses. Technical evidence refuse, smoke, steam, vibration, maintenance and scientific means, when available, shall be needs of grounds or buildings, or other considered in determining the form and intensity nuisance(s). No land use shall be detrimental to of performance standards typically associated the health and welfare of the South Gate with any identifiable type of use in question. community. D. Unlisted Standards and Permit Requirements. B. Unlisted or Similar Compatible Uses. Any land use When the Director makes the Section that is not specifically listed in the land use tables 11.21.020(B) findings in writing, the proposed for the applicable zone shall not be allowed or use will be treated in the same regulatory manner permitted within the zone. However, the Director as the zone listed use for allowable location(s), shall have the authority to determine whether the permits required, and all other applicable proposed use may be permitted when all the standards and requirements of this Zoning Code. following findings are made by the Director in writing: E. Prohibited Uses. For the purposes of public health, safety, and general welfare, land uses 1. The characteristics of, and activities listed in Table 11.21-1 are prohibited in any zone associated with, the proposed use are in the City, and are not subject to the Director’s equivalent to and compatible with one or more discretion. The City represents a small portion of of the listed permitted uses, and will not the entire metropolitan area, and constitutes a involve a higher level of activity or density than single, economic area of industry and commerce the permitted uses. within the Los Angeles County. Full provision is 2. The proposed use is substantially similar to a made for all types of uses necessary for industrial listed permitted use. development within the county and, thus, the 3. The proposed use is compatible with the following uses, because of their nuisance and purpose and intent of the applicable zone. hazard characteristics if permitted within the developed area of South Gate, would defeat the 4. The proposed uses has similar traffic, noise, basic purposes of zoning. The exclusion of these light, odor, and other operational impacts as a land uses from the City represents a reasonable listed permitted use. regulation, because full provision for the 5. The operation of the proposed use will not be appropriate locations of these uses is ensured by detrimental to existing uses in the area of the total land use pattern of the greater Los influence. Angeles metropolitan area. Decisions of the Director may be appealed as described in Chapter 11.50 Administration.

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Table 11.21-1 Prohibited Land Uses Marijuana Dispensaries/Growing/ Vehicle Wrecking Yard Marijuana Distribution Facility

Nitrocellulose Products, Cyber Cafe Manufacture of

Dairy Rendering Plant

Dead Animal Reduction or Dumping Slaughterhouse

Distillation of Bones Smelting

Garbage Processing Stockyard/Feeding Pen

Gas Manufacture Swap Meet/Flea Market

Glue Manufacture Tannery

Explosives Manufacture/Storage Unlawful Use

Junkyard Note: See Chapter 11.60 (Definitions) for definitions of these land use terms.

F. Outdoor Display of Merchandise. Any outdoor 2. No more than 20% of the length of the display of merchandise shall be limited within the business storefront may be used for displaying public ROW so that pedestrian access and travel merchandise.

is maintained, and the character of the 3. Merchandise may only be displayed when the streetscape is not compromised. Outdoor display business is open. of merchandise is subject to the following requirements: 4. Merchandise shall be located so that it does not impede pedestrian access or mobility into 1. Items displayed must be items sold within the the store, or along the streetscape. business (sale of off-site merchandise is not

permitted). 5. Signage associated with the merchandise is

not permitted.

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11.21.030 Land Use Permissions Tables

All permitted land uses are identified by required Permitted Land Uses. Table 11.21-2 identifies the permit types, consistent with Table 11.21-2. The land permit types and City review references applicable to use permissions, as established by zone per Tables all zones. The land uses allowed by this Zoning Code 11.21-3, 11.21-4, and 11.21-5 at the end of this in each zone are listed in Table 11.21-3, and Chapter, shall be applicable to all existing and new indicated by the type of land use permit required for uses, structures, and activities within the identified each use. zone.

Table 11.21-2 General Land Use Permit Types and Processes Procedure Symbol Permit Requirement Section Permitted as a primary use subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of P 11.51.040 this Zoning Code, subject to first obtaining a Code Compliance Certificate. Upper Floor Use. Permitted on the second story or above subject to compliance 2 with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code, subject to first obtaining a Code 11.51.050(A) Compliance Certificate.

A-U Accessory Use. Permitted as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use. 11.51.050(B) Temporary Use. Permitted as a temporary uses in conjunction with an T 11.51.070 administrative permit. 11.51.030; A-P Subject to review and approval of an Administrative Permit Review. 11.51.050 D Subject to review and approval of a Discretionary Permit Review. 11.51.080 Conditionally permitted, subject to review and approval of a Conditional Use 11.51.030; CUP Permit. 11.51.080 X Use not permitted in the zone. 11.21.020 Note: Any land use authorized through a permit approval process identified in Table 11.21-2 may also require design review, a building permit, and/or other permit(s) required by the South Gate Municipal Code.

B. Permit and Approval Requirements. Prior to the consistent with the purpose and character of the establishment of any land use identified in the applicable zone, and shall limit the impacts of the tables of this Chapter, the applicant shall obtain use from adjacent properties. all necessary approvals and permits in D. Additional Use Regulations. In addition to the compliance with all applicable requirements of regulations and development standards of the this Zoning Code. Chapter 11.51, Permits and applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the Procedures, identifies the requirements of specific use standards identified in the “Additional development proposals, and procedures and Use Regulations” column of the table. Refer to the processing requirements for administrative and referenced Section for additional operational discretionary permit applications. standards and regulations applicable to the use. C. Land Use Implementation. All permitted and

conditionally permitted uses shall be implemented

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Table 11.21-3 Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones

Additional Use LAND USE TYPE TV IF CC CDR1 CDR2 UN MS Regulations RESIDENTIAL USES Accessory Structure A-U A-U A-U A-U A-U A-U A-U 11.43 Child Day Care Facility, P P P P P P 2-P 11.40.050 Small Family Home Child Day Care Facility, P P P P P P 2-P 11.40.050 Large Family Home (A-P) Emergency Shelter (A-P) X X X X X X X 11.23; 11.40.090; Live/Work Unit (A-P) P P P P P P P 11.33.080 11.23; 11.25.080; Mixed-Use (A-P) P P P P P P P 11.33.080 Multi-Family Residential 11.25.080, P P 2-P P P P 2-P (A-P) 11.33.090 11.40.190 and Single Room Occupancy consistent with the X P X X X P X Apartments (A--P) General Plan Housing Element Supportive Housing (A-P)* P P CUP P P CUP X Transitional Housing (A-P)* P P CUP P P CUP 2-P Residential Care Facilities, 11.25.080, P P 2-P P P P 2-P Small 11.33.090 Residential Care Facilities, 11.25.080, P P 2-P P P P (A-P) 2-P (A-P) Large 11.33.090 RECREATION, EDUCATION, PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES Community Assembly CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.40.060 Library/Gallery/Museum P P P CUP P CUP CUP (A-P) School (A-P) CUP P P CUP P P CUP College, Industrial Trades X CUP X CUP CUP CUP X (D) College, Non-Traditional CUP P CUP P P CUP 2-CUP Campus (A-P) College, Traditional Campus X CUP CUP X CUP X X (D) PARKS/PLAZAS/OPEN SPACE USES Outdoor Amphitheater (D) P P P X X X P Parks/Recreation Facility, P P P P P P P Limited Parks/Recreation Facility, CUP P P P P P CUP Full (A-P) Public/Community Garden P P P P P P P (A-P)(1)

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Table 11.21-3 Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones

Additional Use LAND USE TYPE TV IF CC CDR1 CDR2 UN MS Regulations CIVIC/INSTITUTIONAL USES Adult Day Care Center, CUP CUP CUP P P P P General Adult Day Care Center, P P P P P P P Limited Child Day Care Facility, Day P P P P P P P 11.40.050 Care Center(A-P) Commercial Training Center X X X X P CUP X Hospital (D) P P CUP P CUP P X Institution (D) CUP P P P P P 2-P Funeral Home/Mortuary CUP CUP CUP P CUP P X PUBLIC / UTILITY / ENERGY USES Antenna/Communications Equipment, Stand Alone CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP X Accessory Attachment Antenna/Communications Equipment, Integrated into P P P P P P P Original Building Design Fire/Police Substation P P P P P P CUP Utility Metering/Distribution CUP CUP X X X X X Public or Private, Parking Facility CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.33 Public/Government Building P P P P P P P Power Distribution X CUP X CUP CUP X X Substation Public Utility, Structure or CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP X X Yard Renewable Energy System, P P P P P P P 11.40.180 Building Mounted (A-P) Renewable Energy System, Stand Alone Ground X CUP X X X X X 11.40.180 Mounted (D) Transit Station/Stop P P P P P P P OFFICE / RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) USES Research & Development P P P P P X X Business Services, P P P P P P P (<6,000 s.f.) pedestrian oriented Business Support Services P P CUP CUP CUP P 2-P (<12,000 s.f.) Business Support Services P P CUP (2) CUP (2) CUP (2) P CUP (>12,000 s.f.) Medical Services, CUP P(A-P) CUP CUP CUP X 2-CUP (3) Clinic/Urgent Care Medical Services, P P 2-P P P P CUP Medical/Dental/Holistic Medical Services, Extended P P 2-P 2-P 2-P X X

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Table 11.21-3 Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones

Additional Use LAND USE TYPE TV IF CC CDR1 CDR2 UN MS Regulations Care Office, Processing 2-P P 2-P 2-P 2-P 2-P 2-P Office, Professional/Admin P P P P P P P Office, Service P P P P P P P ENTERTAINMENT/LODGING USES Banquet Facility/Catering P P CUP (2) CUP (2) CUP (2) X X Bed & Breakfast/Inn P X P P P X P Commercial Entertainment CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Commercial Recreation, P CUP CUP P P P CUP Indoor Commercial Recreation, CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Outdoor Hotel (D) P P P CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.40.080 Live Entertainment CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Motel CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.40.150 Theater P P P P P P CUP COMMERCIAL USES Adult-Oriented 11.41 X P X X X X X Establishments Alcohol Sales, As Part of a CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.42 Restaurant (4) (A-U) (A-U) (A-U) (A-U) (A-U) (A-U) (A-U) Alcohol Sales, As Part of a 11.42 Bar/Tavern/Nightclub/ X CUP X CUP CUP CUP CUP

Lounge (4) Alcohol Sales, Off Sale/Mini- CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.42 X X mart (A-U) (A-U) (A-U) (A-U) (A-U) <5,000 s.f. Alcohol Sales, Off Sale, As an Accessory Use to Retail CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.42 Establishment Alcohol Sales, Off Sale, X CUP X CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.42 Large Retail Alcohol Sales/Liquor Store X CUP X CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.42 Ambulance/Patrol/Dispatch X P X 2-CUP 2-CUP X X Service (A-P) Animal Sales and Services, CUP CUP X CUP CUP X X Veterinary Hospitals Animal Sales and Services, CUP P CUP P P X X all other Appliances/Furniture, X P X P P CUP X Repair Drive-through ATM P P P P P P P ATMs, see “Drive- Through Service” Check Cashing X X X CUP CUP X X Cyber Cafes (A-U) X X X X X X X 11.40.100

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Table 11.21-3 Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones

Additional Use LAND USE TYPE TV IF CC CDR1 CDR2 UN MS Regulations Drive-Through Service CUP P CUP P P CUP CUP 11.40.220 (D)(5)(6) Dry Cleaning/Laundry, P P P P P P P Agency Dry Cleaning/Laundry, Plant X P X X X X X Food Market/Specialty P P P P P P P Market Gold, Semi-Precious, 11.40.110 Precious Metal Buying X CUP X CUP CUP CUP CUP

Stores E-cigarettes/Vapor/ X P X X P P X 11.40.130 Smoke Shops/Hookah 11.40.140 Massage Establishment X X X CUP CUP CUP X

Merchandising Centers, X P X X P X X Indoor Marijuana Dispensaries/Distribution X X X X X X X Facility Motorcycle Parts/ Accessory X P X P P P X Sales Neighborhood P P P P P P P (14) 11.42 Market/Convenience Store 11.40.160; Outdoor Dining/Seating (A) P P P P P P P 11.23.050; (7)(8) 11.23.070 (E) Outdoor Vending, CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP

Carts/Kiosks (7, 8, 15) (7, 8, 15) (7, 8, 15) (7, 8, 15) (7,8, 15) (7, 8, 15) (7, 8, 15) Personal Services, General P P P P P P P Personal Services, P P P P P P P Fitness/Health Facility Personal Services, Fortune 11.40.170 X X X P P P P Palm & Card Reader Personal Services, CUP P P P P P P Instructional Repair, Fix-it P P P P P P P Shop/Footwear/Garments Restaurant, Dine In and Take Out (without alcohol P P P P P P P sales)(15) Restaurant, Drive-Through CUP CUP CUP CUP X CUP X 11.40.220 (5) (6) (10) (11) (12) (13) (≤25,000 s.f.); Retail Sales, General P (9) P (10) P P P (12) P (13) P (14) 11.23 (>25,000 s.f.) Retail Sales, Large Format X P X X X X X 11.23

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Table 11.21-3 Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones

Additional Use LAND USE TYPE TV IF CC CDR1 CDR2 UN MS Regulations CUP Retail Sales, Used/Pawn X X X CUP CUP X (13) 11.40.200 Tattoo/Body Modification X X X P P P X

RECYCLING FACILITIES (2) Chapter 11.44

Mobile Recycling Unit CUP CUP X CUP CUP CUP X

Reverse Vending Machines, P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) 11.44.070 Bulk (17) Reverse Vending Machines, P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) X 11.44.070 Standard (17) Recycling/Collections CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP X 11.44.080 Facilities, Small Recycling/Collections X CUP X CUP CUP X X 11.44.090 Facilities, Large VEHICLE SALES/REPAIR USES (2) CUP CUP Vehicle Fueling Station (A-P) X CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.45 (10) (13) Vehicle Sales, X CUP X CUP CUP X X New/Other/Used Vehicle Rentals CUP X CUP CUP CUP X X Vehicle Services, Limited X CUP X P P CUP X Repair Vehicle Services, X CUP X CUP CUP X X Repair/Storage Vehicle Services, X CUP X CUP CUP CUP X Washing/Detailing Vehicle Parts Store X X X P P P X INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING USES Artisan/Craft Product CUP P X CUP CUP CUP X Manufacturing Digital arts, media, film, video, TV and radio X P X X X X X production Industrial Design Services P P P P P P P Light Manufacturing X P X X X X X Technical and Scientific P P P CUP CUP X X Laboratories Production of Experimental P P X X X X X Products Parcel Delivery Service X P X X X X X CUP Warehousing X X X X X X 11.22.060 (18)

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Table 11.21‐3(a) Footnotes for Allowable Land Uses, Urban Mixed‐Use Zones Notes: All land use types are subject to the applicable frontage type requirements and all other development, design, and operational standards of the applicable zone. See Table 11.20-1 for zone abbreviations. See Table 11.21-2 for the abbreviations for the general land use permit types and processes. s.f. = square feet (A) Administrative Plan Review required, see Section 11.51.050 (Administrative Permits and Approvals). (D) Discretionary Plan Review required, see Section 11.51.080 (Discretionary Permits and Approvals). (1) Community and Public Gardens should be allowed in Utility ROWs and subject to Administrative Permit on vacant lots as a temporary use only All land use types are subject to the applicable frontage type requirements and all other development, design, and operational standards of the applicable zone. (2) Allowed as a single-use in a building per the building frontage and design standards of the applicable zone. (3) Limited to second 2nd story or behind ground floor street frontage use with minimum 30 foot depth from face of storefronts. (4) Subject to location conditions of Section 11.42.020. (5) Drive-through lane and window shall not be adjacent to front or side street property line. (6) Land use may be conducted as an indoor/outdoor land use subject to the operating standards of Section 11.24.050(G) (Outdoor Activities and Storage). (7) Land use is by definition an outdoor use and shall be exempt from outdoor use screening requirements and the operating standards of Section 11.24.050(G) (Outdoor Activities and Storage). When adjacent to residential uses, a 6 foot wall is required for noise attenuation. (8) In compliance with all applicable right-of-way requirements. (9) New single-use retail buildings may be permitted per this Section and Chapter 22 Use Limitations per Zone. (10) See use limitations in Section 11.22.060(D) (IF Zone Use Limitations). (11) See Section 11.22.070(D) (CDR1 Zone Use Limitations). (12) See Section 11.22.080(D) (CDR2 Zone Use Limitations). (13) See use limitations in Section 11.22.090(D) (UN Zone Use Limitations). (14) See Section 11.22.100(D) (MS Zone Use Limitations). (15) Permitted in shopping centers one acre or larger. (16) Live music or entertain on a regular basis such as daily or weekly (not incidental) shall require a CUP. (17) Machines located inside stores shall be permitted uses. Machines located outside shall be subject to an Administrative Permit. Commodities drop off is prohibited for either use type. Machines shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a liquor store or a business that sells alcohol. (18) Limited to maximum building area of 15,000 sf and is not permitted along street frontage (would have to be a rear use). * Housing meeting this definition (see Chapter 11.60) shall be permitted, conditionally permitted, or not permitted, per the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, in the same zone. All standards and regulations of this Code governing the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, and in the same zone, shall apply.

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Table 11.21-4 Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses

ZONES LAND USE TYPE RC LI M2 M3 Additional Use Regulations RESIDENTIAL USES Emergency Shelter (A-P) X X(1) X X 11.40.240 and Ordinance 2322 Mixed-Use CUP X X X 11.23; 11.25.040 Live/Work Unit CUP CUP X X 11.23; 11.33.080; 11.40.090; Multi-Family Residential (2) CUP X X X 11.25.070/080; 11.33.020 Supportive Housing* CUP P X X Transitional Housing* CUP P X X RECREATION, EDUCATION, PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES College, Industrial Trades (3) X CUP CUP CUP College, Non-Traditional Campus (D) CUP P X X College, Traditional Campus X CUP X X Community Assembly (3)(A-P) CUP CUP X X 11.40.060 Library/Gallery/Museum (A-P) P P X X PARKS / PLAZAS / OPEN SPACE USES Outdoor Amphitheater (4) CUP X X X Parks/Recreation Facility, Limited (3) P CUP X X Parks/Recreation Facility, Full (3) P CUP X X Public/Community Garden (A-P) (3) P P P P CIVIC / INSTITUTIONAL USES Adult Day Care Center, General (3) CUP CUP X X Adult Day Care Center, Limited (3) CUP CUP X X Child Day Care Facility, Day Care Center, CUP X X X 11.40.050 Stand Alone Facility (3) Commercial Training Center CUP CUP CUP CUP Hospitals (D) CUP CUP CUP CUP Institutions (D) CUP CUP CUP CUP Funeral Homes/Mortuary CUP P CUP CUP PUBLIC / UTILITY / ENERGY USES Antenna/Communication Facility CUP P P P Fire/Police Substation P P P P Public or Commercial; Parking Facility (3) CUP CUP P P 11.33 Power Distribution Substation CUP P P P Public/Government Building P P P P Public Utility, Structure or Yard (3) CUP P P P Renewable Energy System, A-U A-U A-U A-U 11.40.180 Building Mounted (A-P) Renewable Energy System, Stand Alone X CUP CUP CUP 11.40.180 or Ground Mounted (D) Transit Station/Stop (3) P P P P Utility Metering/Distribution CUP CUP CUP CUP

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Table 11.21-4 Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses

ZONES LAND USE TYPE RC LI M2 M3 Additional Use Regulations OFFICE/RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) USES Business Support Services P P P P (A-U) Any size Business Services, pedestrian oriented P P X X (<6,000 s.f.) Medical Services, Clinic CUP P CUP CUP Medical Services, Medical/Dental/Holistic CUP P X X Research & Development P P P P Office, Processing P P A-U A-U Office, Professional/Admin P P A-U A-U Office, Service P P A-U A-U ENTERTAINMENT/LODGING USES Banquet Facility/Catering CUP P P X Commercial Entertainment CUP CUP CUP CUP Commercial Recreation, Indoor P P P P Commercial Recreation, Outdoor (3) CUP CUP P P Hotel (D) CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.40.080 Live Entertainment CUP CUP CUP CUP Motel (D) CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.40.150 Theater CUP CUP CUP CUP COMMERCIAL USES Adult-Oriented Establishments X X P P 11.41 Alcohol Sales, As Part of a Restaurant (5) CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.42 Alcohol Sales, As Part of a CUP X X X 11.42 Bar/Tavern/Nightclub CUP CUP 11.42 Alcohol Sales, Off Sale/Mini-mart X X (A-U) (A-U) <5,000 s.f. Alcohol Sales, Off Sale, as an Accessory CUP X X X 11.42 Use to Retail Establishment Alcohol Sales, Off Sale Large Retail CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.42 Alcohol Sales/Liquor Store CUP X X X Ambulance/Patrol/Dispatch Service (6) X P P P Animal Sales and Services P P P P Animal Sales and Services, Veterinary CUP P P P Hospitals Animal Shelters X P X X Drive-through ATMS regulated under ATM P P P P “Drive-Through Service” land use Brew Pub CUP CUP X X Drive-Through Service (7) P P P P Dry Cleaning/Laundry, Agency P P P P Dry Cleaning/Laundry, Plant X P P P E-cigarettes/Vapor/ P X X X 11.40.130 Smoke Shops/Hookah

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Table 11.21-4 Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses

ZONES LAND USE TYPE RC LI M2 M3 Additional Use Regulations Food Market/Specialty Market P P P P Gold, Semi-Precious, Precious Metal CUP CUP X X Buying Stores Marijuana Dispensaries/Distribution X X X X Facility Merchandising Centers CUP CUP X X Nursery (Plant Cultivation) X P P P Organic Fertilizer Manufacturer (9) X CUP CUP CUP 11.40.120; 11.23.050; 11.23.070 Outdoor Dining/Seating (4) P P P P (E) Outdoor Vending, Kiosks/Carts(4) CUP CUP P P Personal Services, General P P X X Personal Services, Fitness/Health Facility P P X X Personal Services, Fortune Telling, Palm 11.40.170 X X X X & Card Reader Personal Services, Instructional P P X X Repair, Fix-it Shop/Footwear/Garments X P P P Repair, Appliances/Furniture (3) X P P P Restaurant, Dine In and Take Out P P P P 11.40.160 Restaurant, Drive-Through (7) P (8) CUP P P 11.40.220 Retail Sales, General P (8) P P P Retail Sales, Large Format P P P P Retail Sales, Used/Pawn X X X X Stables, Equestrian, Commercial/Private X X CUP X Tattoo/Body and Art/Piercing X X X X Winery (D) X CUP CUP CUP RECYCLING FACILITIES Mobile Recycling Unit CUP CUP P (A-U) P (A-U) Reverse Vending Machines, Bulk (9) CUP CUP P (A-U) P (A-U) 11.44.070 Reverse Vending Machines, Standard (9) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) 11.44.070 Recycling/Collections Facilities, Small CUP CUP P (A-U) P (A-U) 11.44.080 Recycling/Collections Facilities, Large X CUP CUP CUP 11.44.090 Recycling Processing Facilities, X CUP CUP CUP 11.44.100/110 Light/Heavy VEHICLE SALES/REPAIR USES Vehicle Fueling Station (A-P) P (8) P P CUP 11.45 Vehicle Sales, New CUP P P CUP Vehicle Sales, Other X CUP CUP CUP Vehicle Sales, Used CUP CUP CUP CUP Vehicle Rentals X P P X Vehicle Services, Limited Repair (3) X P X X Vehicle Services, Repair/Storage (3) X X P P

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Table 11.21-4 Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses

ZONES LAND USE TYPE RC LI M2 M3 Additional Use Regulations Vehicle Services, Washing/Detailing CUP CUP CUP CUP Vehicle Parts Store P P CUP CUP Vehicle Towing / Impounding X X P P INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING USES Aircraft/Missile Factory X X P P Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing (3) P P P P Assembly/Bottling/Distribution Plant X X P P Light Manufacturing X P P P Auction X CUP P P Boat Building (3) X X P P Bookbinding X P P P Building Materials Storage Yard (A-P) (3) X(10) X P P Caretaker Unit X P P P 11.24.060 J(8) Concrete or cement manufacturing X X CUP CUP Contractor Office and Services, Full X X P P Contractor Office and Services, Limited X P P P Digital arts, media, film, video, TV and X P P P radio production Drop Forge, Drop Hammer, Industrial X X CUP P Press Electrical Generating Plant/Peaker Plants X CUP P P (D) Food/Creamery Manufacture X CUP P P Food Processing X P P P Foundry, Ferrous and Nonferrous X X P P Freight Classification Yard (D) X X P P Grinding Shops, Milling X P P P General Manufacturing/Assembly X P P P Industrial Design Services P P P X Horticultural Services X P P P Liquefied Petroleum Gas X X CUP CUP 11.45 Machine Shop, Limited X CUP P P Machine Shop, Full X CUP P P Manufacturing, Light X P P P Manufacturing, Liquids/Chemical/Mineral X X P P Manufacturing, Fabrication/Welding X X P P Mini-warehousing X X CUP CUP Outdoor Advertising Display CUP CUP CUP P Parcel Delivery Service X X CUP CUP Parking, Fleets X P P P Petroleum Products/Wholesale Storage of X X P P Petroleum

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Table 11.21-4 Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses

ZONES LAND USE TYPE RC LI M2 M3 Additional Use Regulations Power Distribution Substations X CUP CUP CUP Production of Experimental Products X X CUP CUP Pumping Plant/Pipe Line Booster X X P P Punch Press X X P P Storage Facilities X CUP CUP P Transit/Transportation Equipment X X CUP CUP Storage Technical/Scientific Laboratories CUP CUP A-U A-U Truck Repair and Overhauling (3) X X CUP CUP Truck Storage/Terminal (D) X X CUP CUP Warehousing (11) X CUP CUP CUP Wholesale, Processing/ X X CUP CUP Distribution

Table 11.21‐4(a) Footnotes Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses Notes: All land use types are subject to the development, design, and operational standards of the applicable zone. See Table 11.20-1 for zone abbreviations. See Table 11.21-2 for the abbreviations for the general land use permit types and processes. (A) Administrative Plan Review required, see Section 11.51.050 (Administrative Permits and Approvals). (D) Discretionary Plan Review required, see Section 11.51.080 (Discretionary Permits and Approvals). (1) Emergency Shelters are permitted in the Light Industrial Overlay Zone as identified on the Zoning and Overlay Zone Maps (2) See Figure 11.24-1 for areas where residential dwellings are permitted as part of mixed-use projects; see Section 11.24.040(C) (Residential Permitted Areas). (3) Land use may be conducted as an indoor/outdoor land use subject to the operating standards of Section 11.24.050(I) (Outdoor Activities and Storage). (4) Land use is by definition an outdoor use and shall be exempt from outdoor use screening requirements and the operating standards of Section 11.24.050 (I) (Outdoor Activities and Storage). Shall be located and operated in compliance with all applicable right-of-way requirements. (5) Alcohol sales allowed if on-site with a “dine-in” restaurant per Chapter 11.42 (Alcohol Beverage Sales). (6) Outdoor staging, storage, or repair of vehicles not allowed within 60 feet of primary frontage/front property line. (7) Drive-through lane and window shall not be adjacent to front or side street property line. (8) See section 11.24.040(B) for use limitation locational restrictions. (9) Machines located inside stores shall be permitted uses. Machines located outside shall be subject to an Administrative Permit. Commodities drop off is prohibited for either use type. Machines shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a liquor store or a business that sells alcohol. (10) Building materials storage yard shall be a permitted use at the property located at 5860 Firestone Boulevard. (11) Limited to maximum building area of 15,000 sf and is not permitted along street frontage (would have to be a rear use). * Housing meeting this definition shall be permitted, conditionally permitted, or not permitted, per the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, in the same zone. All standards and regulations of this Code governing the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, and in the same zone, shall apply.

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Table 11.21-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone Allowed Land Uses

ZONES Additional Use LAND USE TYPE (1) NL NM MH CV OS Regulations RESIDENTIAL USES Accessory Structures P P P P P 11.43 Child Day Care Facility, Small Family Home P P P X X 11.40.050 Child Day Care Facility, Large Family Home P P P X X 11.40.050 Cottage Food Operation P P P X X 11.60 Duplex/Two-Family Residential P P P X X Greenhouse P P X X CUP 11.23; 11.33.080; Live/Work Unit P P X X X 11.40.090 Mobile Home/Mobile Home Park (A-P) P P P X X 11.25.090 11.25.070/080; Multi-Family Residential (A-P) X P X X X 11.33.080 Personal Property Sales T T T T X SGMC Chapter 2.52 Residential Care Facilities, Small P P X X X Residential Care Facilities, Large X P X X X Single Family Residential P P X X X 11.40.190 and consistent Single Room Occupancy Apartments (A-P) X P X X X with the Housing Element Second Dwelling Unit (A-P) P X X X X 11.43 Senior/Age-Restricted Dwelling (A-P) P P P X X Supportive Housing* P P P X X Transitional Housing * P P P X X RECREATION, EDUCATION, PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES College, Non-Traditional Campus X X X P X College, Traditional Campus X X X CUP X Community Assembly (A-P) X X CUP CUP X 11.40.060 Library/Gallery/Museum (A-P) X X X P X School P P X P X PARKS/PLAZAS/OPEN SPACE USES Outdoor Amphitheater (A-P) X X X P P Parks/Recreation Facility, Limited P P P P P Parks/Recreation Facility, Full X X X P P Public Garden P P P P P CIVIC/INSTITUTIONAL USES Adult Day Care Center, General X X X CUP X Adult Day Care Center, Limited P P P CUP X Child Day Care Facility, Day Care Center, Stand 11.40.050 CUP CUP X CUP X Alone Facility

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Table 11.21-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone Allowed Land Uses

ZONES Additional Use LAND USE TYPE (1) NL NM MH CV OS Regulations Hospital (D) X X X CUP X Institutions (D) X X X CUP X PUBLIC / UTILITY / ENERGY USES Communications Equipment CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Fire/Police Station/Substation CUP CUP CUP P X Parking Facility X CUP X P P Public or Commercial Public/Government Building X X X P X Power Distribution Substation CUP CUP CUP X X Public Utility, Structure or Yard X X X CUP CUP Renewable Energy System, Building Mounted P P P P P 11.40.180 (A-P) Renewable Energy System, Stand Alone Ground CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 11.40.180 Mounted (D) Transit Station/Stop P P P P P Utility Metering/Distribution X X CUP CUP CUP COMMERCIAL USES Open Field Growing P P X X CUP Personal Services, Fitness/Health Facility X X X P X Stables, Equestrian, Commercial/Private (1) X CUP X X X 11.25.060 RECYCLING FACILITIES Mobile Recycling Unit X X X CUP CUP 11.44.080 Recycling/Collections Facilities, Small X X X CUP X 11.44.080 Notes: All land use types are subject to the applicable frontage type requirements and all other development, design, and operational standards of the applicable zone.

See Table 11.20-1 for zone abbreviations. See Table 11.21-2 for the abbreviations for the general land use permit types and processes. (A) Administrative Plan Review required, see Section 11.51.050 (Administrative Permits and Approvals). (D) Discretionary Plan Review required, see Section 11.51.080 (Discretionary Permits and Approvals). (1) See Section 11.25.060 for Use Zone Limitations for this use. * Housing meeting this definition shall be permitted, conditionally permitted, or not permitted, per the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, in the same zone. All standards and regulations of this Code governing the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, and in the same zone, shall apply.

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Section 11.22.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.22.020 Applicability Section 11.22.030 Notes Section 11.22.040 Civic Center Zone Section 11.22.050 Transit Village Zone Section 11.22.060 Industrial Flex Zone Section 11.22.070 Corridor 1 Zone Section 11.22.080 Corridor 2 Zone Section 11.22.090 Urban Neighborhood Zone Section 11.22.100 Main Street Zone

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Section 11.22.010 Purpose and Intent

The Urban Mixed-Use Zones are organized as form-based districts, each focusing on a specifi c character intent. These zones are applied to the major corridors, thoroughfares, and districts of South Gate, areas that heavily contribute to the overall character of the City. This section includes standards and guidelines that are calibrated to create mixed-use urban environments suitable for pedestrian activity, automotive access, and increased business opportunities. These standards and guidelines address building form and relationship to the street. The combination of urban standards, building form, building design standards, and frontage type should generate a varied and engaging architectural street frontage. Consideration of these standards shall be equally important to the permitted land use in each zone.

Section 11.22.020 Applicability

The standards of this chapter shall be applicable to all development, redevelopment, expansions, and modifi cations of buildings and uses within the Urban Mixed-Use Zones.

Section 11.22.030 Notes

The following notes apply to all Urban Mixed-Use Zones:

A. All standards, dimensions, and requirements identifi ed within the Development Standards tables of this section shall be requirements that are applicable to that zone. Guidelines that incorporate "should" indicate that the standard is not mandatory, but is strongly recommended. B. Per Section 11.10.080, all standards, dimensions, and requirements of this Code are minimum requirements unless otherwise noted. 1. Setbacks shall be measured from the property line (PL). 2. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean story. C. See Section 11.30.050 for buffer setback requirements between residential and industrial uses. D. See Section 11.23.090 for Density Bonus Program, and 11.31 for Density Bonus for Affordable Housing. E. To provide for fl exibility in development and to promote innovative design, administrative modifi cations to the standards of this table are permitted subject to Section 11.30.030 (Administrative Modifi cations). F. All major nonresidential development projects shall be required to implement trip reduction measures. See Section 11.33.110 (Trip Reduction Measures) for standards. G. The following chapters and sections include additional requirements and standards applicable to all development in the Urban Mixed-Use Zones: 1. Chapter 11.23 (Development and Design Standards and Guidelines), including but not limited to: • Section 11.23.040: Achieving Pedestrian/Human-Scaled Development • Section 11.23.050: Open Space Requirements • Section 11.23.060: General Building Design Guidelines • Section 11.23.070: Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses • Section 11.23.080: Guidelines for Building Frontage Types 2. Chapter 11.30 (General Property Standards) 3. Chapter 11.33 (Parking Standards) for parking ratios and design standards

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11.22.040 Civic Center Zone (CC)

Table 11.22-CC Development Standards The Civic Center (CC) Zone is intended to solidify the area along California Avenue at the intersection of Firestone Boulevard as the major focal point Density and civic heart for the South Gate community. This zone promotes civic and Minimum 21 du/acre institutional uses as the primary attraction, blended with community-oriented Maximum 30 du/acre retail, business services, lodging, and housing. Maximum w/ Bonus 40 du/acre A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized Height by ground fl oor civic, offi ce, and commercial uses at the sidewalk or Maximum 3 stories; 40 ft. set-back behind community open space. Housing may occur in upper Maximum w/ Bonus 5 stories; 60 ft. fl oors or in portions of building(s) not adjacent to the California Avenue Floor Area Ratio (FAR) streetscape. Maximum 1.5 B. Building Form. Buildings should be varied in size, forming a Maximum w/ Bonus 2.0 streetwall of 3, and bonus allowances up to 5 stories. Table 11.22-CC Building and Parking Setbacks (Development Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, building height, fl oor area ratio (FAR), and setbacks. 0 ft. to 20 ft. Note 65% of the building C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table 11.22-CC shall include a 0 ft. setback (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are Primary Frontage and build to the property line, encouraged within the CC Zone. Additionally, the following active use and the remaining building facade may be set back requirements apply: up to 20 feet. 1. Approximately 80% of all building frontage along primary streets, or facing public open space or plazas, should incorporate ground-fl oor 0 ft. to 10 ft. retail, civic uses, and active pedestrian-oriented uses. Note: 65% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback 2. Ground-fl oor retail is encouraged along secondary side streets and Side Street and build to the property line, on corners intersecting with primary streets. and the remaining building 3. For additional requirements, see Section 11.23.070 (Ground-Floor facade may be set back Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). up to 10 feet. D. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and Interior PL 10 ft. comfortable, with wide sidewalks in support of pedestrian activities. Street trees should be of the types that provide shade while allowing Alley PL 5 ft. views of ground-fl oor businesses. Planting should be focused in Buffer required LI / M2 / M3 PL (See 11.30.050) individual or groups of containers/pots, recognizing the high pedestrian nature of the streetscape. Frontage Types Gallery Allowable E. Parking. Parking should be provided through a combination of on-street customer spaces, park-once/public parking, and off-street residential Shopfront Allowable spaces behind buildings. Parking along Firestone Boulevard should be Forecourt Allowable off-peak and parallel in confi guration. Terrace / Stoop Allowable F. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. Porch Prohibited 1. Development of the California Corridor should be coordinated Front Yard Allowable with the redevelopment of the Civic Center District to ensure a compatible design and character for the corridor. 2. See Section 11.33.120 (Park-Once/Parking Districts) for details related to the park-once area and adjacent Southern Pacifi c Railroad District. 3. See Chapter 11.26 for Corridor Transition Overlay details.

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Figure 11.22-1: Zoning Location Map for the Civic Center (CC) Zone

Examples describing range of intended physical character are shown at left, and described below:

1. Civic buildings provide community identity through their design and variety of public functions. 2 & 3. Civic buildings offer opportunities for public space of varying sizes, combining 2 landscape and hardscape.

1 3

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11.22.050 Transit Village Zone (TV)

The Transit Village (TV) Zone is applied to areas in close proximity of an existing Table 11.22-TV Development Standards or planned transit station. The TV Zone is intended as a transit-oriented mixed- use district combining housing with retail, offi ce, civic uses, entertainment, Density and employment. The TV Zone provides for vertical and horizontal mixed-use Minimum 30 du/acre development, blended with high-density transit-proximate housing in a vibrant Maximum 75 du/acre urban setting. Maximum w/ Bonus 120 du/acre A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized Height by ground fl oor commercial/service uses at the sidewalk, with provision for Maximum 8 stories; 90 ft. public, common, and private open space features. Nearer the transit station, Maximum w/ Bonus 10 stories; 110 ft. housing should be located in upper fl oors or in portions of buildings not Floor Area Ratio (FAR) adjacent to the streetscape. Farther from the station, housing may be on the Maximum 2.50 ground fl oor. Maximum w/ Bonus 3.00 B. Building Form. Buildings should be mixed- or single-use, forming a streetwall Building and Parking Setbacks of 2 to 4 stories, with upper volumes of up to 8 stories, and bonus allowances for up to 10 stories. Table 11.22-TV (Development Standards) identifi es 0 ft. to 10 ft. applicable requirements for density, building height, FAR, and setbacks. Note 65% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table 11.22- Primary Frontage, TV (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are Side Street PL and build to the property line, and the remaining building encouraged within the TV Zone. Additionally, the following active use facade may be set back up requirements apply: to 10 feet. 1. Approximately 80% of all building frontage along primary streets or facing 0 ft.; public open space or plazas should incorporate ground-fl oor retail and Interior PL 10 ft. adjacent to existing active pedestrian-oriented uses. single-family residential. 2. Ground-fl oor retail is encouraged along secondary side streets and on Alley PL 3 ft. corners intersecting with primary streets. Buffer required 3. The Firestone & Atlantic Gateway Special Treatment Area, at the corner LI / M2 / M3 PL (See 11.30.050) of Firestone Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, should be emphasized as a Frontage Types pedestrian-oriented intersection. Gallery Prohibited 4. For additional requirements, see Section 11.23.070 (Ground-Floor Retail Shopfront Allowable & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). Forecourt Allowable D. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and Terrace / Stoop Allowable comfortable, with wide sidewalks in support of pedestrian activity and Porch Prohibited canopy trees for shade. Planting should be focused in individual or groups of Front Yard Allowable containers/pots, recognizing the high pedestrian nature of the streetscape. Planting farther from a transit station should be more landscape-oriented, with tree planting strips between the curb and sidewalk and front yard landscaping. E. Parking. Non-residential parking near a transit station should be provided through a combination of on-street customer spaces (parallel and/or diagonal) and park-once/public parking. Residential parking near a transit station should be behind or within buildings and on the site of the associated dwellings. Non-residential parking farther from a transit station should be provided by on-street customer spaces (parallel and/or diagonal). Residential parking farther from a transit station should be behind or within buildings and on the site of the associated dwellings. F. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. See Section 11.33.120 (Park-Once/Parking Districts) for details related to the park-once area and adjacent Southern Pacifi c Railroad District. 2. See Chapter 11.26 for Corridor Transition Overlay details. 46 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES

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Figure 11.22-2: Zoning Location Map for the Transit Village (TV) Zone

Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left and described below:

1. Residential and mixed-use buildings provide a variety of housing choices around transit. 2 & 3. Mixed-use streets provide concentrated neighborhood services for residents and visitors, expanding the role of transit for the area. 1 2 4. Housing choices include townhouses that provide density for transit effi ciency and a change in scale.

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11.22.060 Industrial Flex Zone (IF)

The purpose of the Industrial Flex (IF) Zone is to continue the industrial job- Table 11.22- IF Development Standards base in the area, while allowing fl exibility to incorporate a mix of uses and job Density options, supporting innovative industry and living options in close proximity to transit, existing employment centers, and major corridors. Minimum n/a Maximum 75 du/acre A. Physical Character. The physical environment should incorporate light Maximum w/ Bonus 85 du/acre industrial development, research and development (R&D) integrated with Height offi ce, and local- and regional-serving commercial. Development within this Maximum 5 stories; 55 ft. zone shall address transitions between uses as well as building forms. Maximum w/ Bonus 8 stories; 90 ft. Along major corridors, including Firestone Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development should incorporate active ground-fl oor uses, with residential above or behind where feasible. Maximum 2.00 Maximum w/ Bonus 2.50 B. Building Form. Buildings should be located near the sidewalk or confi gured around open space. Building and Parking Setbacks Along major corridors, including Firestone Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, 0 ft. to 10 ft. Note 65% of the building buildings should be varied in size, forming a streetwall of up to 5 stories, with bonus allowances for up to 8 stories. Table 11.22-IF (Development Primary Frontage, shall include a 0 ft. setback Side Street PL and build to the property line, Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, building height, and the remaining building FAR, and setbacks. facade may be set back up to 10 feet. C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table 11.22-IF 0 ft.; (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are Interior PL 10 ft. adjacent to existing encouraged within the IF Zone. Additionally, the following active use single-family residential. requirements apply: Alley PL 3 ft. 1. Along major corridors, including the Firestone Pedestrian Frontage Overlay, along Firestone Boulevard, and along Atlantic Avenue, LI / M2 / M3 PL Buffer required (See 11.30.050) approximately 60% of the building frontage should incorporate active Frontage Types pedestrian-oriented uses, including ground-fl oor retail, service-oriented businesses uses, restaurants, cafés, outdoor seating, and other uses Gallery Prohibited that generate walk-in clientele. Shopfront Allowable 2. The Firestone & Otis Mixed-Use Special Treatment Area, at the corner Forecourt Prohibited of Firestone Boulevard and Otis Street, should be emphasized as a Terrace / Stoop Allowable pedestrian-oriented intersection. Additionally, the Otis Street corridor Porch Prohibited should be emphasized as a pedestrian and bicycle-oriented street. Front Yard Allowable 3. For additional requirements, see Section 11.23.070 (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). D. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and comfortable, with wide sidewalks in support of pedestrian activity. Street trees should be of the types that provide shade while allowing views of the ground-fl oor businesses. Planting should be focused in planting strips or narrow parkways, in large tree wells, or in individual or groups of containers/pots, recognizing the high pedestrian nature of the streetscape. Additionally, the intersection of Firestone Boulevard and I-710, and Firestone Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, should be designed as gateways. E. Parking. Parking should be through a combination of on-street customer spaces and off-street residential and customer spaces behind or within buildings. F. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. See Chapter 11.26 for Corridor Transition Overlay details, and Chapter 11.27 for Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay details.

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Firestone Pedestrian Frontage Overlay See 11.22.060C, for building frontage and active use requirements along Firestone Boulevard.

Figure 11.22-3: Zoning Location Map for the Industrial Flex (IF) Zone Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left, and described below:

1-2. Offi ce, R&D, and light industrial/fl ex uses can incorporate a multi-story approach to development along urban, walkable streets. 3. Live/work uses may incorporate alternating shopfronts and patios 1 2 along the ground fl oor to add interest to the pedestrian realm. 4. Multi-story, mixed-use buildings can combine offi ce and R&D, or offi ce and residential uses, over ground fl oor retail. The design of these buildings may incorporate a unique industrial facade that adds character to the district and reinforces its history.

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11.22.070 Corridor 1 Zone (CDR1)

Table 11.22-CDR1 Development Standards The Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone is intended for major vehicular and commercial corridors to provide for a variety of corridor-related and community-serving Density uses, with a high-density housing component. All buildings and uses shall Minimum 21 du/acre contribute to shaping the urban streetscape. Maximum 75 du/acre Maximum w/ Bonus 85 du/acre A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized by ground-fl oor offi ce and commercial uses, with offi ce or housing above. Height Maximum 6 stories; 75 ft. B. Building Form. Buildings should be varied in size and are permitted Maximum w/ Bonus 8 stories; 90 ft. as mixed-use or single-use. Buildings should be located at or near the sidewalk, occupying at least half of the frontage. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Buildings may form a streetwall of up to 6 stories, with bonus allowances Maximum 2.00 for up to 8 stories. Building form shall be compatible with adjacent Maximum w/ Bonus 2.50 neighborhoods by orienting upper volumes away from neighborhoods Building and Parking Setbacks and toward the corridor and important street intersections. Table 11.22- 0 ft. to 10 ft. CDR1 (Development Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for Note 50% of the building density, building height, FAR, and setbacks. shall include a 0 ft. setback Primary Frontage, and build to the property line, C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table 11.22- Side Street PL and the remaining building CDR1 (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that facade may be set back up are encouraged within the CDR1 zone. Additionally, the following active to 10 feet. use requirements apply: 0 ft.; 1. Approximately 60% of all building frontage along primary streets Interior PL 10 ft. adjacent to existing single-family residential. should incorporate ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented Alley PL 3 ft. uses. 2. Ground-fl oor retail is encouraged along secondary side streets and Buffer required on corners intersecting with primary streets. LI / M2 / M3 PL (See 11.30.050) 3. For additional requirements, see Section 11.23.070 (Ground-Floor Frontage Types Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). Gallery Allowable D. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and Shopfront Allowable comfortable, with wide sidewalks in support of pedestrian activity. Forecourt Allowable Street trees should be of the types that provide shade while allowing Terrace / Stoop Allowable views of the ground-fl oor businesses. Planting should be focused in Porch Prohibited planting strips or narrow parkways, in large tree wells, or in individual or groups of containers/pots, recognizing the high pedestrian nature of the Front Yard Allowable streetscape. E. Parking. Parking should be through a combination of on-street customer spaces and off-street residential and customer spaces behind or within buildings. F. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. See Chapter 11.26 for Corridor Transition Overlay details.

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Figure 11.22-4: Zoning Location Map for the Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone

Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left, and described below:

1. Buildings may form an urban streetwall of up to 6 stories, with bonus allowances of up to 8 stories. 2. Building entries are pedestrian- oriented, opening to the sidewalk. 3. Ground-fl oor retail is 1 2 encouraged at primary streets and street corners. 4. Buildings may incorporate porches, stoops, and terraces, which enliven the pedestrian realm.

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11.22.080 Corridor 2 Zone (CDR2)

Table 11.22-CDR2 Development Standards The Corridor 2 (CDR 2) Zone is applied to secondary corridors such as Imperial Highway and Long Beach Boulevard to provide for a variety of Density housing choices and corridor-related neighborhood-serving uses. Minimum 21 du/acre Maximum 32 du/acre A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized Maximum w/ Bonus 85 du/acre by ground-fl oor offi ce and commercial uses, with offi ce or housing above. Height B. Building Form. Buildings should be varied in size and of a generally Maximum 4 stories; 50 ft. smaller scale than in the Corridor 1 Zone. Buildings are permitted as Maximum w/ Bonus 5 stories; 60 ft. mixed-use or single-use, and shall be designed to generate a pedestrian- oriented streetscape for all uses. Buildings are at or near the sidewalk Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and occupy at least half of the frontage while providing convenient off- Maximum 1.50 street parking for corridor-related uses. Maximum w/ Bonus 2.00 Buildings should form a streetwall of up to 4 stories, with bonus Building and Parking Setbacks allowances for up to 5 stories. Upper volumes shall be oriented away 0 ft. to 10 ft. from neighborhoods and toward the corridor, and are encouraged to Note 65% of the building address important street intersections. Table 11.22-CDR2 (Development shall include a 0 ft. setback Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, building Primary Frontage PL and build to the property line, and the remaining building height, FAR, and setbacks. facade may be set back up C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table 11.22- to 10 feet. CDR2 (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that 0 ft. to 10 ft. are encouraged within the CDR 2 Zone. Additionally, the following active Note 50% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback use requirements apply: Side Street PL and build to the property line, 1. Approximately 40% of all building frontage along primary streets and the remaining building should incorporate ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented facade may be set back up uses. to 10 feet. 2. Ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses are also 0 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to highly encouraged at street corners. Interior PL existing single-family residential. 3. For additional requirements, see Section 11.23.070 (Ground-Floor Alley PL 3 ft. Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). LI / M2 / M3 PL Buffer required D. Use Limitations. Single-use stand alone retail is discouraged in the (See 11.30.050) following area: Frontage Types 1. Along Long Beach Boulevard, between Independence Avenue and Gallery Prohibited Indiana Avenue. Shopfront Allowable E. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and Forecourt Allowable comfortable, with wide sidewalks in support of pedestrian activity and Terrace / Stoop Allowable outdoor dining and to provide a physical transition between the traffi c Porch Prohibited and the adjacent buildings. Street trees should be primarily canopy tree species to provide shade for pedestrians and ground-fl oor activity. Front Yard Allowable F. Parking. Parking should be through a combination of on-street customer spaces and off-street residential spaces behind or along the side of buildings. Parking along Imperial Highway and Long Beach Boulevard should be off-peak and parallel in confi guration. G. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. See Chapter 11.26 for Corridor Transition Overlay details.

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Figure 11.22-5: Zoning Location Map for the Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone

Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left, and described below:

1 & 2. Residential buildings consisting of a variety of housing choices line corridors, along with retail and mixed-use buildings. 3. Commercial buildings shape the streetscape while enjoying high visibility and convenient surface 2 parking at the rear of the lot.

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11.22.090 Urban Neighborhood Zone (UN)

Table 11.22-UN Development Standards The Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone is intended for areas adjacent to or surrounding major community corridors to provide retail and services uses in Density a more automotive-oriented setting and to provide buildings that transition to Minimum n/a adjacent established neighborhoods. The UN Zone promotes the blending of Maximum 40 du/acre housing, retail and services, offi ce, and civic uses. Maximum w/ Bonus 85 du/acre A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized Height by medium- to high-density housing, occasionally accented by Maximum 5 stories; 60 ft. neighborhood-serving retail, offi ce, and restaurants. Urban, pedestrian- Maximum w/ Bonus 8 stories; 85 ft. oriented townhomes and rowhomes are envisioned along Long Beach Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Boulevard, between Santa Ana Street and Independence Avenue. Maximum 1.75 Due to the proximity to and visibility from the I-710, single-use retail is Maximum w/ Bonus 3.00 encouraged along UN parcels in the area of Atlantic Avenue and Imperial Building and Parking Setbacks Boulevard. Primary Frontage PL 10 ft. B. Building Form. Buildings should be near the sidewalk or setback Side Street PL 10 ft. behind landscaped front yards. Buildings should be varied in size, mixed- 0 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to or single-use, forming an urban streetwall of up to 5 stories, with bonus Interior PL existing single-family allowances for up to 8 stories. Table 11.22-UN (Development Standards) residential. identifi es applicable requirements for density, building height, FAR, and Alley PL 3 ft. setbacks. C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table 11.22-UN LI / M2 / M3 PL Buffer required (See 11.30.050) (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are encouraged within the UN Zone. Additionally, the following active use Frontage Types requirements apply: Gallery Prohibited 1. Approximately 60% of all building frontage along primary streets or Shopfront Allowable facing public open space or plazas should incorporate ground-fl oor Forecourt Allowable retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses. Terrace / Stoop Allowable 2. Ground-fl oor retail is encouraged along secondary side streets and Porch Allowable on corners intersecting with primary streets. Front Yard Allowable 3. For additional requirements, see Section 11.23.070 (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). D. Use Limitations. Single-use stand alone retail is discouraged in the following areas: 1. The area bounded by Firestone Boulevard on the north, South Atlantic Avenue on the west, Branyon Avenue on the south, and the property alleys at the rear. 2. Along Long Beach Boulevard, between Firestone Boulevard and Indiana Avenue. 3. At the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. E. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and comfortable, with either tree planters and sidewalks or wide sidewalks with trees in treewells to support pedestrian activity and occasional outdoor dining, and to establish a distinct residential character. F. Parking. Parking should be through a combination of on-street customer spaces and off-street residential and customer spaces behind or within buildings. G. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. See Chapter 11.26 for Corridor Transition Overlay details.

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Figure 11.22-6: Zoning Location Map for the Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone

Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left and described below: 1. A variety of storefronts with direct access to the sidewalk makes the streetscape more walkable and an amenity associated with the building. 2. Mixed-use buildings provide an active ground fl oor, especially at corners where visibility is highest and access easiest. 1 2 3. Upper-story stepbacks can provide opportunities for variations in buildings massing to provide balconies, patios, and shade elements. 4. Housing comes in a variety of forms, provided that it positively shapes the streetscape and gives identity to its occupants.

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11.22.100 Main Street Zone (MS)

The Main Street (MS) Zone is intended to promote and reinforce the continued Table 11.22-MS Development Standards development of pedestrian-oriented main streets. This mixed-use zone Density includes a variety of uses in a setting scaled for pedestrian visitors and local Minimum n/a shoppers. Building and site design shall promote viable access for pedestrians and vehicles equally. Maximum 40 du/acre Maximum w/ Bonus n/a A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized Height by ground-fl oor retail with offi ce and residential above. Urban, pedestrian- oriented townhomes and rowhomes are also envisioned along State Maximum 3 stories; 40 ft. Street, north of Independence Avenue, along California Avenue, and in the Maximum w/ Bonus n/a MS area located between Century Boulevard and Tecumseh Avenue. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) B. Building Form. Buildings should be pedestrian-scaled, ranging from 1 Maximum 1.50 to 3 stories. Massing should be next to the sidewalk. Table 11.22-MS Maximum w/ Bonus n/a (Development Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, Building and Parking Setbacks building height, FAR, and setbacks. 0 ft. to 5 ft. C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table 11.22-MS Note 65% of the building (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are shall include a 0 ft. setback Primary Frontage and build to the property line, encouraged within the MS Zone. Additionally, the following active use and the remaining building requirements apply: facade may be set back 1. Approximately 80% of all building frontage along State Street should up to 5 feet. incorporate ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses. 0 ft. to 5 ft. 2. Ground-fl oor retail should be particularly emphasized in existing main Note 50% of the building street areas. shall include a 0 ft. setback Side Street and build to the property line, 3. In other areas, ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses and the remaining building are encouraged for 40% of all primary street frontage, and at street facade may be set back corners. up to 5 feet. 4. For additional requirements, see Section 11.23.070 (Ground-Floor 0 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to existing Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). Interior PL single-family residential. Alley PL 3 ft. D. Use Limitations. Single-use stand alone retail is prohibited in the following areas: Buffer required 1. State Street, between Southern Avenue and Missouri Avenue. LI / M2 / M3 PL (See 11.30.050) 2. California Avenue. Frontage Types 3. Long Beach Boulevard, between Independence Boulevard and Indiana Gallery Allowable Avenue. Shopfront Allowable 4. See Table 11.21-3 for additional restrictions. Forecourt Allowable E. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and Terrace / Stoop Prohibited comfortable, with wide sidewalks that support pedestrian activity. Street Porch Prohibited trees should be of the types that provide shade while allowing views of the ground-fl oor businesses. Planting should be focused in large tree wells or Front Yard Prohibited in individual or groups of containers/pots, recognizing the high pedestrian nature of the streetscape. Sidewalks should be wide enough to allow a comfortable pedestrian setting and street trees. F. Parking. Parking should be through a combination of on-street customer spaces and off-street residential and customer spaces behind or within buildings. G. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. Development of the California Corridor should be coordinated with the redevelopment of the Civic Center District to ensure a compatible design and character for the corridor. 2. See Chapter 11.26 for Corridor Transition Overlay details.

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Figure 11.22.7: Zoning Location Map for the Main Street (MS) Zone Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left and described below:

1. Buildings are built to the sidewalk with attractive storefonts, and contribute a unique architectural character that distinguishes the corridor as a shopping "main street." 2. Mixed-use development may incorporate restaurants, theaters, 1 2 and retail, as well as expanded sidewalks and plaza areas with space for vendors and seating. 3 & 4. Mixed-use development includes residential over retail, with active ground fl oors, including storefronts, window displays, and outdoor dining.

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Section 11.23.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.23.020 Applicability Section 11.23.030 Notes Section 11.23.040 Achieving Pedestrian/Human-Scaled Development Section 11.23.050 Open Space Requirements Section 11.23.060 General Building Design Guidelines Section 11.23.070 Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian- Oriented Uses Section 11.23.080 Guidelines for Building Frontage Types Section 11.23.090 Density Bonus Program

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Section 11.23.010 Purpose and Intent

The Development and Design Standards and Guidelines are organized as a series of sections that address important design considerations for achieving pedestrian and human-scaled development, and reinforcing a sense of place and vibrancy throughout South Gate's mixed-use areas. The Development and Design Standards and Guidelines outlined in this section focus on overall site planning and development, as well as the overall character and quality of buildings, retail and pedestrian-oriented development, and the design of building frontages. Consideration of these standards shall be equally important to the permitted land uses and development standards identifi ed for each zone.

Section 11.23.020 Applicability

The guidelines of this Chapter shall be applicable to the following: A. All development, redevelopment, expansions, and modifi cations of buildings and uses within the Urban Mixed-Use Zones. B. All mixed-use development projects, located in other zones throughout the City. C. All residential development projects of 21 units or more, located in any zone throughout the City.

Section 11.23.030 Notes

The following notes apply to the Development and Design Standards and Guidelines: A. All standards, dimensions, and requirements identifi ed with mandatory language, including the words “shall,” “will,” “is to,” and “are to” are always mandatory. Additional guidelines provided throughout this section, incorporating language such as "should," indicates that the standard is not mandatory, but is strongly recommended. B. Per Section 11.10.080, all standards, dimensions, and requirements of this Code are minimum requirements unless otherwise noted. C. To provide for fl exibility in development and to promote innovative design, administrative modifi cations to the standards are permitted, subject to Section 11.30.030, Administrative Modifi cations.

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11.23.040 Achieving Pedestrian/ Human-Scaled Development

Guidelines for block size, massing, building design, and landscape design are provided within this Code to provide direction on how to create pedestrian-oriented development and a high-quality public realm. For larger sites, sub-division should fi rst be used to create a connected, network of smaller, pedestrian-scaled blocks, and defi ne open space or other special uses. The following steps are illustrated to help highlight key standards and design strategies. Step 1 Step 4 Identify Parcel Location and Applicable Zone(s). Review Defi ne Massing, Circulation, Open Space, and Special Section 11.20.040, Zoning Map, to identify the location Uses. of your parcel(s), applicable zone(s), and allowable uses. All development projects, including full-block and half-block Review the applicable portions of Section 11.22 to identify projects, should make an attempt to “break down” the scale standards for intensity, building form, frontage types, and of the development by defi ning smaller buildings, open other requirements. space, landscaped setbacks, pedestrian paths, and paseos. A. Special uses such as retail building frontages, Step 2 pedestrian-oriented uses, and public uses should Defi ne Block Size and Individual Lots. be appropriately considered in the building design. Large sites with vacant blocks or parcels should be Refer to Section 11.23.070 for specifi c guidelines subdivided further to create additional blocks. Subdivision related to the design of ground-fl oor retail and should create a connected, pedestrian-scaled block and pedestrian-oriented uses. street pattern. B. All buildings that include residential units are Step 3 required to comply with the standards of Section Identify Alleys. 11.25.070, Residential Operating Standards. Primary vehicular access to blocks and their individual lots is preferred along alleys and side streets, except as otherwise allowed within specifi c zones.

The intent of limiting access to the rear or sides of lots is to maintain the continuity of the streetscape and pedestrian realm. Additionally, design solutions should minimize the impact of residential and commercial driveways by using shared driveways, alley access, or other design approaches to minimize the number of driveways and curb-cuts.

Step 4: Defi ne Step 3: Identify new massing, circulation, alleys and/or street and open space locations

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Step 5 Consider Adjacent Uses and Architectural D. Limit blank walls and use changes in massing and Compatibility. building planes to add depth and scale to building All development projects, including full-block and half-block frontages. projects, should consider their adjacency to other existing uses. Step 6C: Incorporate Step 7: Integrate A. The design of mixed-use projects, where sited pedestrian-scaled roof-top elements and elements such as sustainability features adjacent to single-family residential uses, should patios and balconies incorporate appropriate transitions wherever possible. Acceptable transitions include the incorporation of setbacks, open spaces, or upper- story stepbacks. B. Architectural unity and harmony should be achieved both within the project, and between the project and the surrounding community, so that the project does Step 6B: Incorporate not constitute a disruption to the established fabric the design of the community. This should be considered in the of building design approach to all buildings, structures, walls, frontages and fences. Step 6A: Emphasize C. All remodeling, modifi cation, expansion, and corners and special redevelopment of residential buildings should be places architecturally compatible with the main building; any required permit for such activities shall be Step 7 conditioned to ensure architectural compatibility. Incorporate Landscape Elements. D. Sites and structures should be designed to minimize Incorporate landscape elements and gardens to defi ne or buffer any undesirable characteristics of the site building entries, pathways, and semi-private open spaces, such as street noise and nearby commercial or and to add special character to building setbacks. Integrate industrial uses. roof-top components such as landscapes gardens, trellises, and sustainability features. For specifi c Landscape Step 6 Standards, see Section 11.20.070, B7. Provide Pedestrian-Scaled Elements. Building massing should be reduced through changes in building height and roof form, and the introduction of pedestrian-scaled elements. A. Emphasize corners and special places through changes in height and building form. B. Incorporate the design of building frontages, per Section 11.23.080, as required in specifi c areas. Over time, the design of building frontages will serve as character-defi ning elements for districts and special places throughout South Gate. C. Reduce massing by incorporating pedestrian-scaled elements such as trellises, patios, and balconies.

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11.23.050 Open Space Requirements

South Gate has a variety of parks and open spaces that provide recreation, relaxation, and entertainment opportunities. Additional well-designed accessible open spaces sprinkled throughout the City will create a strong sense of place throughout South Gate, and ensure that open space is within walking distance of new development. A. New Development Requirement. All new development in Urban Mixed-Use Zones is required to provide open space. Types of open space allowed include common outdoor open space and private open space, in accordance with Table 11.23-1.

Table 11.23-1 Open Space Requirements

TYPE OF OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS NOTES

% Common Outdoor Open Space

1. Each project shall provide common outdoor space at grade, podium, or roof Projects Lot Size All other level. with 21+ development residential 2. Common outdoor open spaces directly accessible and visible from the public projects units right-of-way are encouraged. Common Outdoor 3. Minimum area for common outdoor open space is 1,000 sf for projects of 21 Open Space (as a or more new residential units and 500 feet for all other projects. Minimum percentage of the lot dimensions of at least one portion of the open space shall measure 40 feet ≤10,000 sf 10 Exempt area) by 12 feet or greater. 4. All common outdoor open space areas shall be well designed. Common 10,001 - outdoor open space may include rooftop decks, court game areas, tot lots, 15 5 30,000 sf swimming pools, landscaped areas, community gardens, and courtyards. At least 10% of the open space area shall be planting.

>30,000 sf 20 10

ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR PROJECTS OF 21 OR MORE NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS 1. The area shall be located adjacent to, and accessible from, the common outdoor open space. Common Indoor Each project shall provide at least one 2. Area may contain active or passive recreational facilities, meeting space, Open Space community room of at least 500 sf. exercise rooms, computer terminals or other activity space but must be accessible through a common corridor.

1. Minimum area of private open space is 36 sf with a minimum width of 6 feet. 2. Shall be accessed at the same level as a kitchen, dining room, family room, At least 50% of all residential dwelling master bedroom, or living room within the unit. Private Open Space units shall provide private open space on a balcony, patio, or roof terrace. 3. Modifi cations or exceptions to the above requirements may be made by the Director where fi nding can be made that the required private open space meets the overall intent and purpose of this Section.

B. Forms of Open Space. Open space may assume various forms, but all open space should be expansive or uninterrupted, except for paseos or other through-block connections. Required setback areas cannot be used to satisfy open space requirements. C. Confi gurations. The Director may consider alternate confi gurations and amounts of open space on a project-specifi c basis if such changes would be consistent with the intent and goals of this Code.

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The following standards underscore basic design principles that are intended to produce high-quality buildings, memorable places, and a vibrant urban realm. They are not intended to be indicative of any style, but to encourage innovation and good urban form. A. Building Frontage Standards. 1. Every building should incorporate an allowed frontage type along the lot's primary frontages. Primary frontages include building facades adjacent to a public right-of-way, including a public open space such as a plaza, park, or paseo, as well as private open space such as a forecourt or courtyard. Allowable frontage types are identifi ed in Section 11.22 by zone, and detailed in Section 11.23.080. Development, including residential uses, should 2. Residential units should face the street with windows, front entry address courtyards, paseos, and greenways. doors, porches, balconies, patios, and stoops. Rooms such as living rooms and dining rooms shall be oriented fronting toward the street and/or any adjacent private space. Service rooms and areas shall be oriented to the rear of the lot. 3. Where courtyards, paseos, or greenways exist, residential units should face these spaces with windows, front doors, porches, and patios, and according to the standards of this section. B. Treatment of Building Facades. 1. Variation and expression of building details, form, line, colors, and materials should be used to create visual interest. 2. Variation in wall plane and roof line is strongly encouraged to reduce the scale and bulk of buildings, and to add visual interest. Individual units should be expressed wherever 3. Individual units should be expressed wherever possible. This may be possible. This may be accomplished in a variety accomplished in a variety of ways, such as through a change in wall of ways, such as through a change in wall plane, plane, change in color, or change in roof form. change in color, or change in roof form. 4. Street-facing building facades should incorporate pedestrian-scaled elements such as balconies, awnings, doors, and windows to enliven the street edge, and increase safety by adding “eyes on the street.” 5. Blank walls, without windows, doors, or other articulation, are strongly discouraged. The maximum length of any blank wall should be limited to 20 feet.

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11.23.070 Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses

It is the intent that each zone support a network of interconnected streets and open spaces that accommodates vehicles while maintaining a balanced physical environment conducive to pedestrian activity and a walkable street network.

Specifi c standards for ground-fl oor retail and pedestrian-oriented uses are identifi ed by zone within Section 11.22. The purpose of regulating these uses is to encourage active land uses in certain areas such as restaurants, retail stores, civic uses, entertainment, and dining to provide a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented experience throughout much of the day. These uses are a defi ning component of South Gate's corridors and districts, and serve as Each storefront should contain an entrance and key elements of mixed-use and multi-story development. glazing. Pedestrian-oriented uses include active uses that are accessible to the general public, generate walk-in pedestrian clientele, and contribute to a high level of pedestrian activity in the public realm. Typical pedestrian- oriented uses include ground-fl oor retail, such as retail shops and grocery stores, as well as restaurants, outdoor dining areas, bars, theaters, performing arts, recreation and entertainment, personal and convenience services, building lobbies and building common areas, civic uses, libraries, museums, galleries, and public plazas.

Along main street areas, such as within the Main Street Zone and the Civic Center Zone, approximately 80% of the ground-fl oor street fronts should contain active uses. The guidelines apply only to the ground fl oor. The Building lobbies and common areas should open Director shall consider uses other than retail or pedestrian-oriented uses in onto the public right-of -way and can add to the cases of uncertainty or special confi gurations. pedestrian experience.

A. General Requirements for Ground-Floor Retail and Pedestrian- Oriented Uses. 1. Ground-fl oor fl oor-to-ceiling height should be at least 10 feet, as measured from the adjacent sidewalk, to accommodate retail uses. 2. Each storefront bay should contain an entrance. The primary entrance to each commercial space on the ground fl oor should be located on the front façade along the street. 3. Architectural features such as canopies, awnings, lighting, and other design features should be incorporated into the ground fl oor to add human scale to the pedestrian experience. 4. Awnings, signs, and other features shall be located at least 8 feet above the adjacent sidewalk, and may project for the width of the sidewalk to a maximum encroachment of within 2 feet of the curb. Awnings shall only cover individual storefronts and openings.

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B. Transparency. 1. A minimum of 60% of the street-facing facades of pedestrian- oriented uses should be composed of clear non-refl ective glass that allows views of the indoor spaces. 2. Interior blinds, drapes, posters, signage, and shelving for product displays visible from the public right-of-way should obscure no more than 25% of the transparent areas of each storefront. 3. The maximum height of the bottom sill of required display windows should not exceed 30 inches above the adjacent sidewalk. The minimum head height for storefronts and windows at the ground fl oor should be 80 inches above the adjacent sidewalk. C. First-Floor Elevation. Pedestrian-oriented uses should have a fl oor A minimum of 60% of the street-facing facades of elevation that is level with the elevation of the adjacent sidewalk. pedestrian-oriented uses should be composed of clear, non-refl ective glass, allowing views of indoor D. Entrances Facing the Street. Entrances to uses on ground and upper spaces. fl oors should open onto a public right-of-way. Entrance doors should be set back 1 to 3 feet from the property line. E. Outdoor Dining. Outdoor dining adjacent to the sidewalk is encouraged. It may be provided along segments of the building’s front façade that are set back from the property line, or on the sidewalk. The following requirements shall apply: 1. All projections into the public right-of-way shall require review and approval by the City Public Works Department. See Section 11.40.160 for additional standards. 2. A continuous, unobstructed path of travel to facilitate pedestrian movement is required. 3. Outdoor dining shall not be fully enclosed. Outdoor dining adjacent to the sidewalk is F. Vehicular Driveway Access. Vehicular driveway access or entries encouraged. to parking structures are discouraged along frontages with active, pedestrian-oriented uses. Access should be taken via the alleys serving the site or, on corner lots, at the street frontage that does not contain active ground-fl oor uses. The Director may consider alternate confi gurations on a project-by-project basis if such confi gurations are found to further the goals of the General Plan and this Zoning Code.

Entrances should open onto a public right-of-way, with doors set back 1 to 3 feet.

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11.23.080 Guidelines for Building Frontage Types

GALLERY New development should include a range of frontage types to create an interesting pedestrian environment, add “eyes on the street,”and defi ne the relationship of building frontages to the public realm. To add character and to reinforce unique qualities of particular communities, specifi c frontage types have been identifi ed by zone, per Section 11.22.

Overall guidelines, applicable to all frontage types, are identifi ed below. Additional guidelines are identifi ed on the following pages for each specifi c SHOPFRONT frontage type.

A. General Guidelines Applicable to All Frontage Types. 1. Each building is encouraged to incorporate the frontage types allowed in the Development Standards Table for the zone applicable to the site. 2. Each building should incorporate an allowed frontage wherever the lot’s boundary is adjacent to a public right-of-way or an open space FORECOURT such as a plaza, park, or paseo. 3. Unless specifi ed otherwise, a frontage type should be applied for a lot’s entire primary frontage and for at least 50% of the side street frontage of a corner lot. 4. Ground-fl oor windows shall not be opaque or tinted. 5. As allowed by this section, frontage types may be combined, subject to the review and approval of the Director. TERRACE / STOOP

PORCH

FRONT YARD

Table 11.23-2 Frontage Types

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B. Gallery Frontage Type. A gallery is a roof or deck projecting from

ROW the façade of a building and supported by columns. Galleries should typically be located behind the property line and outside of the right-of- way. A gallery may be combined with other frontage types such as a front yard, shopfront, or forecourt.

A variety of gallery designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following, and as further described in the diagram and photos at left.

Section diagram of a "gallery." 1. The height and proportions of the gallery should correspond to the facade and be consistent with the architectural style of the building. 2. The minimum dimensions of a gallery should measure 8 feet in width and 12 feet in height. 3. Soffi ts, columns, and arches should be treated consistent with the architecture of the building. 4. A gallery shall correspond to the openings along the facade(s) to which the gallery is being applied. 5. Where storefront openings are present, spacing between openings along the right-of-way should measure between 8 and 30 feet in relation to the storefront(s) and the height of the ground fl oor. 6. The use of awnings is discouraged with the gallery frontage type. 7. Street lights are allowed on the face of the gallery columns, provided that a minimum clearance of 2 feet exists between the light fi xture and any adjacent curb face. 8. Signage may be applied to the gallery per the requirements of the South Gate Municipal Code. 9. The gallery frontage type may be subject to the granting of an encroachment permit by the City.

The above examples represent the general range of scale, confi guration, and streetscape typically associated with the "gallery" frontage type. Individual designs may vary, provided that they are in compliance with the applicable standards; the above examples are not intended to be interpreted literally.

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C. Shopfront Frontage Type. Shopfronts are large, glazed openings in

a façade fi lled with doors and transparent glass in a storefront assembly, ROW and may be combined with the gallery and forecourt frontage types. This traditional retail frontage type is often provided with canopies or awnings, which may be fi xed or retractable, to shelter pedestrians and shade the storefront glass from glare. The storefront assembly may be recessed to provide a widened sidewalk or a covered area for outdoor dining. Section diagram of a "shopfront." A variety of shopfront designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following, and as further described in the diagram and photos at right. Additionally, guidelines from Section 11.23.070 shall apply to ground-fl oor retail and pedestrian-oriented uses.

1. Storefronts within the overall facade may be recessed from any frontage line by up to 10 feet. 2. Glazing may terminate directly at the grade, in compliance with all applicable requirements. Where a building material other than glazing is provided as a bulkhead transition between the glazing and grade, that material should measure between 10 inches and 36 inches tall. Aluminum storefront or spandrel panel may not be used as the bulkhead transition material. 3. Storefront windows should provide clear views of merchandise displays within the shop space, and/or a maintained and lighted merchandise display within a display zone of approximately 4 feet in depth from the glass. 4. Where transoms are present, awnings should be located between the transom and the window below to allow light to enter the building while shading the view of the window for the pedestrian. 5. Signage may be applied to the shopfront per the requirements of the South Gate Municipal Code.

The above examples represent the general range of scale, confi guration, and streetscape typically associated with the "shopfront" frontage type. Individual designs may vary, provided that they are in compliance with the applicable standards; the above examples are not intended to be interpreted literally.

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D. Forecourt Frontage Type. A forecourt is a public space formed by

ROW a substantial recess in the façade of a building, and may be combined with the gallery and shopfront frontage types. Forecourts are generally appropriate for commercial or civic use, or for vehicular drop-off at a civic building or hotel, as distinct from courtyards that are semi-public or private spaces providing frontages of a generally residential character.

A variety of forecourt designs are possible, subject to City approval, per Section diagram of a "forecourt." the following and as further described in the diagram and photos at left.

1. Forecourts should be between 15 and 100 feet wide along the adjacent sidewalk or public space, and between 15 and 100 feet in depth as measured from the adjacent public sidewalk or open space. 2. The forecourt may be raised up to 3 feet from the adjacent sidewalk or public space, creating a small retaining wall at the property line, in compliance with accessibility requirements, with entry steps to the forecourt. 3. Where the forecourt is at least 40 feet in depth, the forecourt may be terraced from the adjacent public sidewalk or open space and in compliance with accessibility requirements. 4. Where the forecourt is providing vehicular access into the lot, additional street and access requirements apply. 5. Encroachments within the forecourt are allowed up to a cumulative one-third of the width and a cumulative one-third of depth of the forecourt.

The above examples represent the general range of scale, confi guration, and streetscape typically associated with the "forecourt" frontage type. Individual designs may vary, provided that they are in compliance with the applicable standards; the above examples are not intended to be interpreted literally.

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E. Terrace/Stoop Frontage Type. Terraces and stoops are fi rst-fl oor

private or semi-private entry spaces in close proximity to the frontage ROW line, and may be elevated from the sidewalk for privacy with an exterior stair and landing at the building entrance. This frontage type is appropriate for ground-fl oor residential uses and live/work uses.

A variety of stoop designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following and as further described in the diagram and photos at left. Section diagram of a "terrace" or "stoop."

1. This frontage type may located at grade or raised up to 3 feet from the adjacent grade to transition into the building. 2. Terraces should measure at least 6 feet in depth and 12 feet in width,

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F. Porch Frontage Type. Porches are covered spaces set back from the

ROW frontage line, with a front yard between the sidewalk and the porch. Porches can be raised or at grade, and provide a physical transition from the sidewalk to the building. A fence or wall at the property line may be used to defi ne the private space of the yard. The front yard may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line, with entry steps to the yard. Section diagram of a "porch." A variety of porch designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following and as further described in the diagram and photos at left.

1. Porches should measure at least 6 feet in depth and 12 feet in width, and should be consistent with the architectural style of the building. 2. Porches may be at grade or raised up to 3 feet from the adjacent grade to transition into the building. 3. Fences or walls defi ning and/or retaining the front yard should not exceed 3 feet in height from the adjacent sidewalk. 4. Signage may be applied to the porch, per the requirements of the South Gate Municipal Code.

These examples represent the general range of scale, confi guration, and streetscape typically associated with the "porch" frontage type. Individual designs may vary, provided that they are in compliance with the applicable standards; these examples are not intended to be interpreted literally.

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G. Front Yard Frontage Type. Front yards are distinct from the porch ROW frontage type in that the front yard type is intended as a large buffer and area free of major building encroachments created by substantially setting back the building facades from the frontage line. Front yards are intended to be visually continuous with adjacent yards, supporting a common landscape, and should not be fenced. A variety of front yard designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following and as further described in the diagram and photos at right. Section diagram of a "front yard." 1. The size of front yards should be determined by the required front yard setback of the applicable zone. 2. Awnings, balconies, stairs, and porches that provide access to buildings may encroach into the front yard for a maximum of 20% of the required setback. 3. Fences may not exceed 3 feet in height and are subject to the City’s approval. 4. In response to the intended physical context of the applicable zone, front yards may be designed as primarily landscape or primarily hardscape, with landscape in containers or planters.

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11.23.090 Density Bonus Program 11.23

A. Program Purpose. South Gate has established a 4. Compliance with Standards. All requirements of Density Bonus Program, permitting opportunities for the Density Bonus Program must be met in full to increased density, fl oor area, and/or building height, receive the bonus. The applicant shall document for projects that provide public improvements beyond all of the density bonus requirements that are met. those required by this Code. Density bonus incentives Documentation is required prior to the issuance of are available for qualifi ed projects subject to review building permits for bonus units. and demonstration of consistency with the incentive 5. Covenants. The applicant must sign a covenant standards of this Section, and consistency with the that ensures that the improvements or amenities Development Standards of the applicable zone. provided to achieve any density bonus will continue to be provided for the life of the project. 1. This Density Bonus Program is separate from the C. Incentives. Refer to Table 11.23-2 for a summary bonus system and standards of Chapter 11.31 of improvements or amenities that may be provided (Density Bonus for Affordable Housing). as Density Bonus Incentives, as well as related requirements, and available density increases. In order 1. Chapter 11.22 (Urban Mixed-Use Zones) identifi es to be eligible for the Density Bonus Program, projects a “Maximum with Bonus” in the Development shall, either (i) incorporate a Child Day Care Facility, Standards tables for each Zone. or (ii) contribute two or more public improvements or a. The “Maximum with Bonus” is applicable only amenities in excess of the minimum required standards to incentives specifi ed in Section 11.23.090 of this Code. Public improvements or amenities shall be (Density Bonus Program). provided within the development, or as permitted by the b. The “Maximum with Bonus” may not be applicable incentive. achievable on all sites, as site conditions or superseding development regulations may reduce development potential. c. Density bonuses for Affordable Housing shall be permitted to exceed the “Maximum w/ Bonus” in accordance with Government Code Section 65915, et seq., and as amended.

B. Program Regulation 1. Computation of density bonuses. The percentages of all the bonus options identifi ed in Table 11.23-2 for the project shall be added together. The total shall then applied to the number of units, to determine the additional units allowed. 2. Interpretation. The Planning Director shall have discretion to determine the total density bonus accrued, based on consistency with the intent of the Density Bonus Program and the magnitude of benefi t or amenity with respect to the development size. The Planning Commission shall approve the bonus determination. 3. Maximum Bonus: The maximum bonus allowed for the provision of improvements or amenities, as identifi ed in Paragraph C of this Section, shall be limited to the available “Maximum with Bonus” as regulated in the Development Standards of that Zone.

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Table 11.23-3 Available Density Bonus Incentives MAXIMUM DENSITY DENSITY BONUS INCENTIVE BONUS REWARD

1. Transportation Demand Management Program

a. 5 percent b. 5 percent c. 1 percent for every three Include Implementation of a Minimum of Three Options, or Option I To Qualify: spaces provided; a. Installation or contribution to the development of a sheltered bus stop within one-quarter up to 5 percent mile of the site; d. 1 percent for each b. Construction of on-site internal walk/bikeway network; space provided; c. Installation of preferential carpool/vanpool parking facilities; up to 5 percent d. Installation of electric or alternative fuel vehicle parking; e. 1 percent for e. Installation of bike lockers; every fi ve lockers f. Connection to existing or future regional bike trail; installed; up to 5 g. Provision of shower and locker facilities for employees; percent h. Transit incentives; or f. 2 percent i. Provision of a Transportation System Management Plan, which describes the full set of g. 1 percent for facilities and services to be provided by a development project, proposed to reduce the every each shower number of employee commute trips to the site; plus, any other facilities, amenities, or and locker facility services intended to encourage carpool, vanpool, transit, bicycle, or pedestrian commuting. combination installed; up to 5 percent h. 5 percent i. 15 percent

2. Child Day Care Facility

a. Provision may be satisfi ed through direct provision of a child care facility, or a reasonable commensurate monetary contribution for the development of a child care facility. b. Defi nition. Child Day Care Facility, for purposes of the incentive, shall mean a child day care facility, other than a family day care home, including, but not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended day care facilities, and school age child care centers. Up to 30% c. Location. Facility shall be located on the premises of, as part of, or directly adjacent to the development project. d. Size and Layout. Facility shall include the provision of both indoor and immediately adjacent outdoor facilities.

3. Public Park or Open Space

a. Space provided shall be in addition any common outdoor open space provide within the development as required by Section 11.23.050 (Open Space Requirements); b. Space shall comply with the standards of this Code and the City Parks and Recreation Plan, and as amended. c. Space shall be privately maintained, unless donated to and recorded by the City. 5 % for each area; d. Parks and open space contributions may be satisfi ed through the direct provision of up to 15 % public parks or open space, the provision of land for parks/open space, or a reasonable commensurate monetary contribution to the creation of an off-site public park/open space. e. Size and Layout. Must be at least 500 square feet in area, with the smallest side measuring a minimum of 12 feet or greater.

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4. Public Gathering Space Provision of public facilities, such as a library or meeting space, open for public use and gatherings.

a. Public gathering space contributions may be satisfi ed through the direct provision of public gathering space, the provision of land for public gathering space, or a reasonable 5 % for each area; commensurate monetary contribution to the creation of an off-site public gathering space. up to 15 % b. Size and Layout. Must be at least 500 square feet in area, with the smallest side measuring a minimum of 12 feet or greater.

5. Street Landscaping

a. Off-site street landscaping shall be in addition to required on-site landscaping. b. Off-site street landscaping contributions may be satisfi ed through the direct provision of 5 % for each area; this improvement, or a reasonable commensurate monetary contribution for off-site street up to 15 % landscaping. c. Size and Layout. Must be at least 500 square feet in area.

6. Public Arts and Culture Provision of publicly accessible and visible art or creation (including appropriate funding) of a public cultural arts program. a. Provision shall be in excess of the requirements of Chapter 11.32 (Arts in Public Places 5 percent for each 1% Program). of the development b. Provision may be satisfi ed through direct provision of the art or program, or a reasonable value committed commensurate monetary contribution for art or cultural arts program(s).

7. Historic Resources Preservation of historic resources, either on-site or elsewhere in the City.

a. All preservation shall be consistent with the regulations and standards of Section 11.40.070 (Historic Resources). b. Where a project preserves and reuses an existing designated historic building, the gross 5 percent for each 1% fl oor area of the designated historic structure may be excluded from the calculation of the of the development total FAR of the project, contingent on the project maintaining the historic and architectural value committed character of the structure, and all rehabilitation does not adversely affect the structure. c. Monetary contribution for preservation of historic resources will not qualify for incentives.

8. Green Building Project

a. Certifi cation shall be by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Green Point Rated LEED Certifi ed Rating, system, Build-it-Green, or compliance with another reputable independent and nationally- or Equivalent: 10% recognized organization, deemed appropriate by the City. b. All additional fl oor area and/or dwelling units achieved through the green building incentive LEED Silver Rating, or shall be built to the same certifi ed green building standards as the eligible project. Equivalent: 20% c. Intent to achieve certifi cation shall be demonstrated at the time of permitting, and LEED Gold or Platinum subsequent fi nal certifi cation shall be demonstrated to the City per the USGBC (or Rating, or Equivalent: applicable) certifi cation schedule. If the project does not achieve certifi cation, penalties 30% equivalent to the value of the bonus may apply. d. Monetary contribution for green building shall not qualify for incentives.

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Section 11.24.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.24.020 Applicability Section 11.24.030 Allowable Commercial Industrial Uses Section 11.24.040 Regional Commercial (RC) Zone Section 11.24.050 Light Industrial (LI) Zone Section 11.24.060 Light and Heavy Manufacturing (M2 & M3) Zones

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Section 11.24.010 Purpose and Intent

A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Chapter is to specify the requirements, and development standards within the Commercial Industrial Zones, as established by the Zoning Map. Commercial Industrial Zones provide areas suitable for the operation and protection of a range of larger-scale commercial and industrial businesses and processes, and minimize the impacts and noise of nonresidential uses on adjacent residential neighborhoods.

B. Character. Commercial Industrial Zones are characterized by buildings and layouts suitable to the business needs of the community for the operation of commerce and light and heavy industrial activities. Regulations, development standards, and site planning standards of this Chapter regulate the Commercial Industrial Zones for this purpose.

Section 11.24.020 Applicability

The building, design, and development standards of this Chapter shall be applicable to all buildings and uses within the Commercial Industrial Zones.

Section 11.24.030 Allowable Commercial Industrial Uses

Medium- and large-scale commercial uses and industrial/manufacturing uses are intended to be the primary permitted uses in all Commercial Industrial Zones. Commercial Industrial Zones include Regional Commercial (RC), Light Industrial (LI), Light Manufacturing (M2), and Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Zones. The specific design and development standards for each zone are detailed within this Chapter. Allowable uses in the Commercial Industrial Zones, as identified by Table 11.21-4 (Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses), shall be for the express purpose of establishing districts to conduct medium- and large-scale commerce and industrial/manufacturing activities, and to limit the impacts and nuisance on residential uses and other non- residential uses.

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11.24.040 Regional Commercial (RC) Zone

Table 11.24-1 RC Development The Regional Commercial (RC) Zone is intended to provide for retail and service-oriented uses in a Standards setting that is suitable for large, regional-serving Floor Area Ratio (FAR) commercial development and to attract patrons from Minimum 0.3 South Gate and the greater region (Figure 11.24-1). Maximum 1.5 This zone is intended to foster a supportive climate for Maximum with Bonus 3.0 retail and service commercial uses. The RC Zone is Height intended to implement, and is consistent with, the Maximum 5 stories, or 60 ft., whichever is less Single-Use Retail Place Type designation of the Maximum with Bonus 8 stories; 85 ft., whichever is less General Plan. 5 feet above allowable building Architectural Features height A. Development Standards. Table 11.24-1 (RC Lot Area Development Standards) and the design Minimum Square 5,000 s.f. standards of this Section shall regulate all uses Footage (s.f.) and structures within the RC Zone. Figure 11.24-2 Required Building & Parking Setbacks (1) (RC Zone Development Standards) illustrates the 10 ft. to building; development standards of Table 11.24-1. Primary Frontage 10 ft. to parking with max. 60% of frontage, then 30 ft.(3) B. RC Zone Use Limitations. New single-use retail Side Street 10 ft. to building; 5 ft. to parking buildings, vehicle fueling stations, and drive- Interior/Alley PL 0 ft. to building; 3 ft. to parking through restaurants are discouraged permitted in Between Buildings 20 ft. the RC Zone area north of Firestone Boulevard or Maximum Hardscape East of Bowers Avenue. Maximum Hardscape in 40%; remainder of front setback Front Setback Area shall be landscaped C. RC Zone Operational Standards. The following PL Site Walls (2) See Section 11.25.080(C) standards shall apply to all uses and activities Front Setback Area 30 inches max. within the RC Zone. NL/NM Adjacent PL 6 ft. site wall required 1. Indoor Land Uses. Unless otherwise noted in Landscape screening shall be Table 11.21-4 (Commercial Industrial Zones Landscape Screen provided between the site wall and the primary street frontage Allowed Land Uses) or allowed by a Temporary Recycling/Refuse Enclosure See Section 11.44.040 Use Permit, all land uses in the RC Zone shall Minimum Area 20 s.f. per 1,000 s.f. of building be conducted completely within an enclosed Minimum 20 ft. setback from any building. Location NL or NM PL 2. Storage. Storage shall be limited to accessory storage of commodities sold at retail or

Table 11.24-1 Notes: supplies used in connection with the 1. See Section 11.30.030 (Administrative Modifications) for permitted land use on-site. permitted setback modifications. See Section 11.30.050(E) for buffer setback requirements between residential and industrial uses. 2. All site walls shall be solid walls with landscaping street screens; see “Solid Wall” definition in Chapter 11.60 (Definitions). Interior walls may be permitted up to 8 foot maximum when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. 3. See Figure 11.24-2 for a diagram of this standard. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted; Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL=property line; NL= Neighborhood Low; NM = Neighborhood Medium

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Overlay: Residential Permitted Area (shown as hatched area)

Figure 11.24-1 Zoning Location Map for Regional Commercial (RC) Zone

D. Applicable Overlays.

1. Residential Permitted Areas. Residential units as part of mixed-use projects are permitted only in the Residential

Permitted Areas of the RC Zone as shown on the Zoning

Map for the RC Zone located north of Firestone Boulevard and east of Garfield Avenue. Residential units shall be regulated consistent with Chapter 11.23 (DevelopmentD. and Design Standards and Guidelines for Urban Mixed-Use Zones) and Section 11.25.080 (Multi-

Family Development Standards).

2. Corridor Transition Overlay. See Chapter 11.26 (Corridor

Transition Overlay) for overlay details.

Figure 11.24-2 RC Zone Development Standards

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11.24.050 Light Industrial (LI) Zone

Table 11.24-2 LI Development Standards The Light Industrial (LI) Zone is intended to provide for a variety of industrial, office, and retail uses in a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) campus-like setting (Figure 11.24-3). This zone is Minimum 0.25 intended to incubate and allow expansion of boutique Maximum 1.0 industrial development. The LI Zone is intended to Maximum Height (1) implement, and is consistent with, the Light Along Street PL 2 stories, 35 ft. Industrial/Flex Place Type designation of the General Along Interior PL 4 stories, 45 ft. Plan. Architectural Features 65 ft. A. Development Standards. Table 11.24-2 Required Building Setbacks (1) (LI Development Standards) and the design Primary Frontage 10 ft. standards of this Section shall regulate all uses Side Street 10 ft. and structures within the LI Zone. Figure 11.24-4 Interior PL 0 ft. illustrates the development standards of Table Industrial/ NL/NM 30 ft. 11.24-2. Adjacent Manufacturing Uses PL All Other Uses 10 ft. B. Special Restrictions and Applicable Overlay. 8 ft.; setback area shall be Alley PL 1. See Chapter 11.26 (Corridor Transition limited to parking only Overlay) for overlay details. Between Buildings 20 ft. Maximum Frontage Hardscape in Front Setback Area 20% Driveway Width 25 ft. PL Site Wall Height (3) Any Street Frontage None required Front Setback Area 36 inches max. height NL/NM Adjacent PL 6 ft. site wall required 6 ft. site wall required on all Outdoor Use Screening Table 11.24-2 Notes: sides (4) 1. See Section 11.30.030 (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications, including building height. See Landscape screening shall Section 11.30.050(E) for buffer setback requirements between be provided between the Landscape Screen residential and industrial uses. site wall and the primary 2. A NL/NM adjacent PL is any property line directly shared street frontage with/adjacent to a NL/NM zoned property or separated from a NL/NM zoned property by a public street or alley. Parking Setback and Design See Section 11.33.060 3. All site walls shall be solid walls with landscaping street screens; see “Solid Wall” definition in Chapter 11.60 (Definitions). Interior 10 ft. min.; max. 50% of Primary Frontage walls may be permitted up to 8 foot maximum when adjacent to frontage, then 20 ft.(5) commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Side Street 5 ft. min. Barbed wire is prohibited. 4. Additional fence height may be permitted for security fencing, Interior PL/Alley PL 0 ft. permitted see Section 11.30.070 (Security Fencing), or additional screening see Section 11.44.110 (Industrial Collection and Processing Recycling/Refuse Enclosure See Section 11.44.040 Facility). 5. See Figure 11.24-4 for graphic representation of this standard. 20 s.f. per 1,000 s.f. of Minimum Area Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise building noted; Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL=property Minimum 20 ft. setback line; NL= Neighborhood Low; NM = Neighborhood Medium Location from any NL or NM PL

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Overlay: Light Industrial Overlay Zone (shown as hatched area)

Figure 11.24-3 Zoning Location Map for Light Industrial (LI) Zone

Figure 11.24-4 LI Zone Development Standards

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11.24.060 Light and Heavy Manufacturing (M2 & M3) Zones

Table 11.24-3 M2 and M3 Development Standards The Light and Heavy Manufacturing (M2 and M3) Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Zones are intended to implement the Manufacturing/ Minimum 0.25 Distribution Place Type designation of the General Plan (Figures 11.24-6 and 11.24-7). This Zone Maximum 2.0 includes uses such as industrial, manufacturing, large Maximum Height (1) scale warehouse, distribution, or logistics facilities. 4 stories, 50 ft.; whichever is Along Street/Interior PL less A. Development Standards. Table 11.24-3 (M2 and M3 Development Standards) and the Architectural Features 60 ft. design standards of this Section shall regulate all Required Building Setbacks (1) uses and structures within the M2 and M3 Zones. Primary Frontage 10 ft. Figure 11.24-5 illustrates the development Side Street 10 ft. standards of Table 11.24-3. Interior PL 0 ft. B. Building Frontage. New buildings should be NL/NM Industrial/ 30 ft. allowed to take advantage of the frontage and Adjacent Manufacturing Uses PL All Other Uses 20 ft. visibility from Interstate (I)-710. 8 ft.; setback area shall be Alley PL C. Special Restrictions and Applicable Overlay. limited to parking only Between Buildings 20 ft. 1. Single use retail is envisioned in the M2 Zone Maximum Frontage and M3 Zone generally located between the Hardscape in Front Setback Area 40% Los Angeles River and the Rio Hondo River, south of the Firestone Boulevard and I-710 Driveway Width 45 ft. interchange, and the M3 zoned land east of PL Site Wall Height (3) the Rio Hondo River and west of the existing Any Street Frontage 6 ft. max. height (4) multi-family development on Karmont Avenue. Front Setback Area 6 ft. max. height (4) 2. See Chapter 11.26 (Corridor Transition NL/NM Adjacent PL 6 ft. site wall required (4) Overlay) for overlay details. 6 ft. site wall required on all Outdoor Use Screening sides (4) Table 11.24-3 Notes: Landscape screening shall be 1. See Section 11.30.030 (Administrative Modifications) for Landscape Screen provided between the site wall permitted setback modifications, including building height. See and the primary street frontage Section 11.30.050(E) for buffer setback requirements between residential and industrial uses. Parking Setback and Design See Section 11.33.060 2. A NL/NM adjacent PL is any property line directly shared with/adjacent to a NL/NM zoned property or separated from a 10 ft. min.; max. 60% of Primary Frontage NL/NM zoned property by a public street or alley. frontage, then 30 ft.(5) 3. All site walls shall be solid walls with landscaping street screens; Side Street 5 ft. min. see “Solid Wall” definition in Chapter 11.60 (Definitions). Interior walls may be permitted up to 8 foot maximum when adjacent to Interior PL/Alley PL 0 ft. permitted commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. Recycling/Refuse Enclosure See Section 11.44.040 4. Additional fence height may be permitted for security fencing, see Section 11.30.070 (Security Fencing),or additional screening see 20 s.f. per 1,000 s.f. of Minimum Area Sections 11.44.110 (Industrial Collection and Processing Facilities) building and Fabrication/Welding 11.24.060L(3). Minimum 20 ft. setback from 5. See Figure 11.24-5 for graphic representation of this standard. Location Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise any NL or NM PL noted; Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL=property line; NL= Neighborhood Low; NM = Neighborhood Medium

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Figure 11.24-5 M2 and M3 Zones Development Standards

D. Light Manufacturing Zone. The Light F. Development Standards. Table 11.24-3 Manufacturing (M2) Zone is intended to provide (M2 and M3 Development Standards) and the for a range of industrial and manufacturing design standards of this Section shall regulate all activities, serving as a transitional zone between uses and structures within the M2 and M3 Zones. the most intensive industrial uses and other land Figure 11.24-5 (M2 and M3 Zones Development use activities. The HI1 Zone is intended to Standards) illustrates the development standards implement, and is consistent with, the of Table 11.24-3. Manufacturing/Distribution Place Type 1. Applicable Overlay. See Chapter 11.26 designation of the General Plan. (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay E. Heavy Manufacturing Zone. The Heavy details. Manufacturing (M3) Zone is intended to provide a G. Manufacturing/Industrial Operational Standards. setting for the most intensive industrial and The standards of this Section shall apply to all manufacturing activities, providing an land uses in the LI, M2, and M3 Zones. employment and export base for the community. Heavy industrial activities are intended to be the 1. Vibrations. Vibration produced from the primary land use in this zone, and should be operation of machinery shall not exceed a designed to protect the productivity of the displacement of 0.003 inch, as measured at industrial activities and minimize impacts on or beyond the site property line for any surrounding uses. The M3 Zone is intended to adjacent non-M2 and M3 Zones. implement, and is consistent with, the 2. Lot Surface. All non-enclosed areas of a lot Manufacturing/Distribution Place Type used for the movement or storage of vehicles, designation of the General Plan. equipment, merchandise display, or outdoor land use activities shall be surfaced and maintained consistent with specifications for parking lots in Chapter 11.33 (Parking Standards).

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Figure 11.24-6 Zoning Location Map for Light Manufacturing (M2) Zone

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Figure 11.24-7 Zoning Location Map for Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Zone

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3. Refuse and Recycling Area Required. Areas J. Warehousing/Mini-Warehousing. All for storage and collection of refuge and warehousing and mini-ware housing uses shall recycling are established by the comply with the following minimum standards: development standards table of the 1. On-Site Management. A manager or applicable zone, or as otherwise employee shall be on the site during all recommended by the waste management business hours. company. See Chapter 11.44 (Recycling and Refuse Facilities) for additional 2. Security. A centrally monitored electronic requirements. security system, approved by the South Gate Police Department, shall be used at all H. Lighting. times. 1. Building design shall integrate building- i. A check-in and check-out procedure mounted lighting, consistent with the design shall be instituted, requiring, among and character of the structure, to aid in other things, that each visitor to the lighting the following areas: facility provide his/her name, address, i. The pedestrian way, including areas driver’s license or other legal along primary or side streets. identification number, vehicle license, storage area visited, and time in and ii. Pedestrian paths, including mid-block out. connections, from parking lot areas to the building or street. ii. The manager and any person employed at the facility shall be subject to a police iii. Parking structure entryways and lobbies. record check. 2. All lighting fixtures, including building 3. Storage Areas. Commercial deadbolt locks mounted lighting and pedestrian fixtures, shall be installed for each storage area. shall adhere to the standards of this code. i. For any storage space doors that open 3. Lighting fixtures in parking areas, outward, the hinge pin shall be installed ingress/egress areas, and all internal in such a manner that it cannot be circulation areas shall be directed and removed. shielded appropriately to not illuminate surrounding properties. ii. An alarm switchboard/indicator shall be installed in the office to indicate when a 4. See standards in Table 11.33-3 (Parking storage area is opened. Lot Standards). 4. Lighting. Sufficient lighting, including roof I. Outdoor Activities and Storage. Any uses or lighting, shall be maintained to facilitate activity not contained wholly within a building visual observation of the site and storage shall be screened on all property lines by a area during the hours of darkness. minimum 6-foot-high site wall or fencing and shall provide sufficient visual screening. 5. Hazardous Materials. No toxic or flammable (Landscape screening shall be provided material storage shall be permitted on between the site wall and the primary street premises; this requirement shall be frontage.) conspicuously posted in each storage area.

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6. Mandatory Reporting. Reporting of all crime L. Fabrication/Welding. All fabrication/welding and burglary to the management shall be a land uses may be permitted indoors or rental agreement condition, and the report outdoors, consistent with the following shall be available to all tenants and the standards: South Gate Police Department. 1. Located within a minimum of 150 feet of a 7. Police Cost Reimbursement. The use Neighborhood Low Zone or Neighborhood operator shall reimburse the City for any on- Medium Zone; or site safety enforcement costs incurred by 2. Entirely enclosed within a building; or the South Gate Police Department. 3. Completely screened by an 8-foot-tall solid 8. Caretaker Unit. One caretaker/manager’s wall along any adjacent Neighborhood Low/ unit may be permitted on the site, subject to Neighborhood Medium Zone property line, single-family development standards and or the property line closest to the size, including the required off-street Neighborhood Low/Neighborhood Medium parking. Zone lot. Trees/shrubbery shall be planted 9. Each storage space may have a minimum of and maintained to the satisfaction of the 9 feet by 20 feet immediately adjacent City engineer. loading space with ingress and egress; said

loading space is in addition to any and all driveways. K. Freight Classification Yards. This land use shall be limited to the locations permitted as of January 1, 2005. Any additional construction or use to those locations shall require a CUP and a Discretionary Plan Review by the Planning Commission. As a part of the environmental analysis for this process, at a minimum, an air quality analysis, a fiscal analysis, and a traffic study will be required.

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RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES CHAPTER 11.25

Section 11.25.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.25.020 Applicability Section 11.25.030 Residential Neighborhood Character Section 11.25.040 Allowable Uses Section 11.25.050 Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone Section 11.25.060 Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone Section 11.25.070 Residential Operating Standards Section 11.25.080 Multi-Family Development Standards Section 11.25.090 Mobile Home (MH) Zone Section 11.25.100 Civic (CV) and Open Space (OS) Zones

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Section 11.25.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to specify the requirements and development standards within the Residential Neighborhood Zones as established by the Zoning Map. Residential Neighborhood Zones are established to provide areas suitable for residential living and civic activities, to protect the character and form of existing residential neighborhoods of South Gate, and to minimize the impacts and noise of adjacent non-residential uses on residential neighborhoods.

Section 11.25.020 Applicability

The building, design, and development standards of this Chapter shall be applicable to all buildings and uses within the Residential Neighborhood Zones and multi-family developments in Mixed-Use Zones.

Section 11.25.030 Residential Neighborhood Character

Residential Neighborhood Zones are characterized differently than other zones for the purpose of protecting and extending the unique residential character of the existing South Gate neighborhoods. Residential Neighborhood Zones include Neighborhood Low (NL), Neighborhood Medium (NM), Civic (CV), and Open Space (OS) Zones. The specific design and development standards for each zone are detailed within this Section. Residential Neighborhood Zone development standards and site planning standards are intended to regulate, create, maintain, and preserve residentially focused areas with civic, recreation, and open space amenities.

Section 11.25.040 Allowable Uses

A. Land Uses. Residential uses are intended to be the primary permitted use in all Residential Neighborhood Zones. Allowable uses in Residential Neighborhood Zones, as identified by Table 11.21-5 (Residential Neighborhood Zone Allowed Land Uses), shall be for the express purpose of establishing high-quality residential living environments and minimizing the impacts and nuisance of non-residential uses. B. Home Occupations. Home occupations shall be permitted in conjunction with any residential land use in the NL, NM, and MH Zones, subject to the provisions of the SGMC.

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11.25.050 Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone

Table 11.25-1 NL1 Standard Lot The Residential Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone is Development Standards intended to provide for single-family detached and Density attached residential living configurations in a setting that preserves the existing character and nature of Permitted 0.0 - 5.0 du/acre residential neighborhoods (Figure 11.25-1). This zone Lot Area Minimum Square Footage 5,000 s.f. per lot; provides for low- to moderate-density single-family (s.f.) max 2 separate living units dwellings, up to a maximum of 12 dwelling units per Lot Width 50 ft. acre (du/ac). The NL Zone is intended to implement, and is consistent with, the Neighborhood Low Place Maximum Lot Coverage 40% of Lot Type designation of the General Plan. Height (1) 2.5 stories, 35 ft. whichever is A. Development Standards. Table 11.25-1 (NL1 Maximum less; Standard Lot Development Standards) and the Architectural Features 40 ft. max. design standards of this Section shall regulate Required Building Setbacks (2) all uses and structures on Standard Lot configurations within the NL Zone. Figure 11.25-2 20 ft. 1st floor; Living to Front PL 20 ft. to 2nd floor deck; (NL Development Standards) illustrates the 30 ft. 2nd floor development standards of Table 11.25-1. Porch to Front PL 14 ft. B. Applicable Overlays. No overlay areas are Garage to Front PL 20 ft. applicable to the NL Zone. Side Street PL 10 ft. Interior/Rear PL 5 ft. Alley PL 5 ft.

Architectural Projections 6 ft. covered porch; Front PL 1 ft. all other projections 2 ft. not to exceed 30% of Side Street/Interior PL elevation Building Separation Between Buildings 10 ft. PL Site Walls See Section 11.25.080(C) Front Setback Area 24 to 36 inches max height Along Interior PL (3) 6 foot height

Table 11.25-1 Notes: 1. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean story. 2. See Section 11.30.030 (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications. 3. Interior walls may be permitted up to 7’ with approval on an Administrative Permit. Rear or interior walls may be permitted to be 8 foot maximum when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL= property line.

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Figure 11.25-1 Zoning Location Map for Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone

Figure 11.25-2 NL Development Standards

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Table 11.25-2 NL2 Small Lot Development C. Small-Lot/Attached Configuration. The small- Standards lot/attached configuration standards are intended Density to allow for flexibility and creativity in the design of single-family detached and single-family attached Permitted 5.1 to 12.0 du/acre homes. A broad range of configurations can be Lot Area Minimum Square used, including cluster homes, duplex homes, - - - Footage (s.f.) triplex homes, and other configurations that fit the Lot Width 30 ft. character of the NL Zone and meet the permitted density requirements of Table 11.25-2 (NL2 Small Maximum Lot Coverage 60% of Lot Lot Development Standards). Height (1) 3 stories, 45 ft. 1. Development Standards. Table 11.25-2 and Maximum whichever is less; the design standards of this Section shall Architectural Features 50 ft. max. regulate all uses and structures within the NM Required Building Setbacks (2) Zone; standards that do not apply to the lot configuration are denoted with “- - -“ in the Living to Front PL 15 ft. table, and the standard shall not be regulated. Porch to Front PL 12 ft. Figure 11.25-3 (NL Small Lot/Attached Garage to Front PL 18 ft. Configuration Development Standards) Side Street PL - - - illustrates the standards of Table 11.25-2. Interior/Rear PL - - - Property Boundary PL 8 ft. Alley PL 3 ft. or 18 ft. Architectural Projections 6 ft. covered porch; Front PL 1 ft. all other projections 2 ft. not to exceed 30% of Side Street/Interior PL elevation Building Separation

Between Buildings 10 ft. Table 11.25-2 Notes: 1. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean Private Open Space story. Required for Ground 2. See Section 11.30.030 (Administrative Modifications) for permitted 150 s.f. per unit Floor Unit (3) setback modifications. 3. Not applicable where private yard space of 150 s.f. with a minimum Required for 60 s.f. per unit dimension of 5 ft., is provided per ground floor unit. Upper Floor Unit 4. Interior walls may be permitted up to 7’ with approval on an Administrative Permit. Rear or interior walls may be permitted to be Storage Space 8 foot maximum when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space 108 cubic feet per unit; utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. Required in Garage min. interior 3 ft. dimension Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Maximum Frontage Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL= property line Garage Frontage on 67% Street

PL Site Walls See Section 11.25.080(C) Front Setback Area 24 to 36 inches max height Along Interior PL (4) 6 foot height

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Figure 11.25-3 NL Small Lot/Attached Configuration Development Standards

Example of small lot/attached homes facing the Example of alley-facing street with alley-loaded garages. garages of small lot/attached homes.

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11.25.060 Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone

Table 11.25-3 NM Development Standards Density Maximum 20.0 du/acre The Residential Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone is intended to provide for a range of attached and Maximum Lot Coverage 60% detached multi-family, apartment, and condominium Height (1) residential living configurations in close proximity to 3 stories, 50 ft. Maximum transit and primary transportation corridors. This zone whichever is less provides for moderate- to high-density multi-family Architectural Features 55 ft. max. dwelling configurations up to 20 du/ac (Figure 11.25- Required Building and Parking Setbacks (2) 4). The NM Zone is intended to implement, and is 15 ft. 1st floor; consistent with, the Neighborhood Medium Place Type Living to Front PL 15 ft. 2nd floor deck; designation of the General Plan. 20 ft. upper floors 10 ft. 1st floor; 15 ft. 2nd floor A. Development Standards. Table 11.25-3 (NM Porch to Front PL deck and upper floors Development Standards) and the design Not permitted; garages shall be standards of this Section shall regulate all uses Garage to Front PL accessed from internal private drives or alleys and structures within the NM Zone. Figure 11.25- Side Street PL 15 ft. 5 illustrates the development standards of Table 10 ft. to living, 11.25-3. Interior PL 5 ft. to parking or garage B. Building Configurations. Residential development Interior PL, Adjacent to NL 20 ft.; 10 ft. to parking or garage within the NM Zone can be in a variety of Alley 3 ft. or 18 ft. or greater configurations. Development may range in form Architectural Projections from small-lot configurations to attached 2 ft. not to exceed 30% of Side Street/Interior PL moderate- to high-density configurations. Building elevation configuration should be consistent with the Building Separation character of the surrounding neighborhood. Between 1-Story Massing 10 ft. Between 2- and 3-Story 15 ft. Massing Common Open Space Common open space required; NM Zone Developments of Table 11.25-3 Notes: see Section 11.23.050 (Open 1. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean 25 or More Units Space Requirements) story. 2. See Section 11.30.030 (Administrative Modifications) for permitted Private Space See Section 11.30.060 setback modifications. Required for Ground Floor 150 s.f. per unit; 3. Not applicable where private yard space of 150 s.f. with a minimum dimension of 5 ft., is provided per ground floor unit. Unit (3) 7 ft. min. dimension 4. Private storage space may be provided inside the garage, or within Required for Upper Floor 60 s.f. per unit; a private secured cabinet accessed from outside the unit. Unit 7 ft. min. dimension 5. All site walls shall be solid walls; see “Solid Wall” definition. Interior walls may be permitted up to 7’ with approval on an Administrative 108 cubic feet per unit; Private Storage Space (4) Permit. Rear or interior walls may be permitted to be 8 foot maximum min. interior 3 ft. dimension when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or PL Site Walls (5) See Section 11.25.080(C) parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited.

Front Setback Area 24 to 36 inches max height Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL= property line Along Interior PL 6 foot height

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Figure 11.25-4 Zoning Location Map for Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone

C. Special Permissions. Equestrian Stables (commercial or private) are permitted in the NM zoned parcels with a minimum of one acre or more along Gardendale Street adjacent to Hollydale Park.

D. Applicable Overlay. See Chapter 11.26 (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay details that are applicable only to the limited NM Zone area along Tweedy Boulevard.

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Not to scale

Example of front elevation of attached homes.

Figure 11.25-5 NM Development Standards

Example of attached homes with pedestrian-oriented architectural treatment.

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11.25.070 Residential Operating Standards 11.25

The following operational standards and requirements 3. Screening shall be equal in height to the shall apply to all residential units, buildings, and uses highest portion of the equipment or ducting in all zones where residential uses are allowed. and shall be permanently maintained. A. Hardscape in Front Setback. Hardscape 4. All wall air conditioner units shall be screened (driveways, walkways, steps, terraces, and other from view with material that is compatible and site design elements that are placed directly on- in harmony with the architectural styling and grade) within the front setback shall be limited to detailing of the building. the permitted driveway and a 6 foot long access 5. Clothes-drying areas shall be screened on all walk to the entry of the residence. sides by a fence or wall that is a minimum of 6 B. Residential Parking. feet in height. 1. Parking of vehicles shall only occur within the D. Noise. All multi-family units and projects shall designated driveway or garage. comply with all General Plan and State of California thermal and noise insulation 2. No vehicle or trailer of any kind for daily use requirements. may be parked or stored for more than 36 hours in any required building line setback E. Lighting. All lighting of the building, landscaping, area other than on a designated. parking area, and similar facilities shall be hooded and directed to reflect away from adjoining 3. No recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer of any properties. kind for occasional or recreational use may be parked or stored on a designated driveway. F. Signs. Signage for residential uses and properties shall be permitted consistent with the Sign C. Screening Required. All of the following equipment Ordinance. and spaces shall be screened on all sides and subject to the standards of this Section: G. Treatment of Utilities. All utilities shall be underground in accordance with Section 1. Solid walls and/or fences of 6 feet in height 11.30.050 (Development Requirements) of this shall screen mechanical equipment, garbage Code. receptacles, loading areas, and other unsightly areas, and provide privacy at the back of lots and alongside streets. 2. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be placed behind a permanent parapet wall and shall be completely screened from view.

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11.25.080 Multi-Family Development Standards

To ensure that multi-family development contributes landscaping of 36 inches in height shall be to the overall character and integrity of South Gate provided and maintained. neighborhoods, the following standards and 2. Chain-Link Fences. Chain-link fences are requirements shall apply to all residential prohibited except for dark vinyl-coated fences development, modifications, expansions, and used in conjunction with landscape buffering redevelopment of buildings with five or more units in and screened with plantings. any residential or mixed-use zone: 3. Architectural Compatibility. All site walls and A. Administrative Plan Review (APR) Required. Multi- fences shall be architecturally compatible to family development (including all attached units main buildings. Type, texture, and color shall or condominiums, conversion of apartments to be approved by the Director. condominiums, and structural/architectural alterations to such developments) shall require 4. Interior or rear property walls or fences may APR and approval subject to the standards of be permitted to a maximum of 8 feet when Chapter 11.51 (Permits and Procedures). All adjacent to commercial, industrial, open development, design, and operational standards space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed found in Sections 11.25.060, 11.25.070, and wire is prohibited. Walls and fences in front 11.25.080 shall be included in the APR. Filing and yard shall conform with the requirements approval of a Subdivision Map pursuant to the identified in the development standard table requirements of Title 12 of the SGMC shall be for each zone in this Chapter. required for condo development and conversion. D. Refuse and Recycling Areas. A dedicated outdoor B. Lot and Building Design. All multi-family area for refuse/ recycling shall be provided for all development in the NL, NM and Mixed-Use Zones units per Table 11.25-4, or as otherwise shall be consistent with the standards of Section recommended by the waste management 11.23.040 (Achieving Pedestrian/Human-Scaled company. See Chapter 11.44 (Recycling and Development), 11.20.050 (Open Space Refuse Facilities) requirements. Requirements), 11.23.060 (General Building Design Standards), 11.23.070 (Ground-Floor Table 11.25-4 MF Refuse/Recycling Area Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses), and Unit Standard 11.23.080 (Guidelines for Building Frontage 2- to 4-Unit Buildings 8 s.f. required per unit Types). 5-Unit or More Buildings 16 s.f. required per unit 6 ft. required, screened from 1. Lot design should minimize the number of Enclosure Height curb cuts along the street. public view 2. All NM Zone garages shall be accessed from internal private drives or alleys. E. Recorded Easements. A public utility easement shall be recorded for all private streets and public C. Site Walls (Street Screens) and Fences. utility areas of a project. 1. Defined Parking Areas. At the outside F. Access. Appropriate access routes necessary for perimeter of all off-street parking areas fire and safety access, subject to City approval, abutting or visible from a public street, except shall be provided for all areas of a project. vehicle and pedestrian entry/exit points, a solid wall, decorative block wall, or a G. Dedicated Unit-Required Amenities. All spaces combination of berms (land contouring) and and amenities required on a per-unit basis by this

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Chapter, including private open space, private storage, and required parking, shall be assigned to each unit and not transferable between units. Such space shall be conveyed as an integral part of the unit. H. Ownership Covenants. All multi-family development, including all condominiums and attached-unit ownership, shall establish covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) for the individual development, in addition to such CC&Rs that may be required by the Department of Real Estate of California or pursuant to the Civil Code of California or other state laws or policies.

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11.25.090 Mobile Home (MH) Zone

The Mobile Home (MH) Zone is intended to provide for 2. Maximum height shall not exceed two mobile and manufactured housing in compliance with habitable stories. the State Mobile Home Parks Act (Division 13, Part 3. No mobile home shall be used for any 23.1 of the California Health and Safety Code, commercial purposes. commencing with Section 18200) or the implementing state guidelines (Title 25, Part 1, 4. All accessory structures and land uses (non- Chapter 2 of the California Administrative Code, mobile home structures), including recreation hereinafter referred to as “Title 25”) and Section buildings and other facilities, shall be 18300 of the State Health and Safety Code (Figure designed for and limited to use by residents of 11.25-6). The MH Zone as illustrated in Figure 11.25- the mobile home park and their guests. 7 is intended to implement and be consistent with the D. Mobile Homes on Residential Lots. Mobile home Neighborhood Medium Place Type designation of the units and mobile home subdivisions shall be General Plan. Mobile Home developments shall be permitted on individual lots outside of the MH subject to the Administrative Plan Review permit. Zone where the mobile home conforms to all A. Title 25. This Section is adopted pursuant to development standards of the applicable zone Section 18300 of the California Health and Safety and all the following standards: Code. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to 1. Effect on Conversion. A mobile home that is legalize any act made illegal by Title 25 or the placed on a foundation system pursuant to State Mobile Home Parks Act. this Code shall be deemed to be a mobile All mobile home/manufactured home (mobile home and subject to local property taxation home) units and/or mobile home parks shall be in pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and compliance with Title 25. All provisions of this Safety Code and Section 109.7 of the Section are intended to be compliant with Title 25; Revenue and Taxation Code. where inconsistencies between this Section and 2. Eligibility. A mobile home shall not be located Title 25 occur, the provisions of Title 25 shall on a permanent foundation on a private lot prevail. For the purpose of this Section, a unless it: mobile/manufactured home is as defined in Section 18211 of the California Health and Safety i. Was constructed after September 15, Code of the State of California. 1971, and was issued an insignia of approval by the California Department of B. Applicability. The regulations and development Housing and Community Development, or standards of this Section govern the MH Zone. was constructed after July 1, 1976, and C. Restrictions. All development or installation of was issued an insignia of approval by the units with the MH Zone shall meet the land use U.S. Department of Housing and Urban requirements of Table 11.21-5 (Residential Development; and Neighborhood Zone Allowed Land Uses), and shall ii. Has not been altered in violation of be further regulated by Title 25, the “Additional applicable codes. Use Regulations” indicated, and the following provisions: 1. Limit of one mobile home or recreational vehicle per space.

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Figure 11.25-6 Zoning Location Map for Mobile Home (MH) Zone

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Figure 11.25-7, Mobile Home (MH) Zone, Aerial Photograph

3. Criteria. Mobile homes located on a any vehicle license plate, certificate of foundation system on a private lot shall: ownership, and certificate of registration issued by a state agency is to be surrendered i. Be occupied only as a residential use type; to the appropriate state agencies. Any ii. Be subject to all provisions of this Code mobile/manufactured home that is applicable to residential structures; permanently attached with underpinning or iii. Meet all requirements for the applicable foundation to the ground must bear a zone; and California insignia or federal label pursuant to Section 18550(b) of the California Health and iv. Be attached to a foundation system in Safety Code. compliance with all applicable building regulations and Section 18551 of the 5. Building Permit. Prior to installation of a California Health and Safety Code. mobile/manufactured home on a permanent foundation system, the mobile/manufactured 4. Surrender of Registration. Subsequent to home owner or a licensed contractor shall applying for the required building permits and obtain a building permit from the Department prior to occupancy, the owner shall request a of Building and Safety. To obtain such a certification from the Building Department permit, the owner or contractor shall comply that a certificate of occupancy be issued with all requirements of Section 18551(a) of pursuant to Section 18551(b)(2) of the the California Health and Safety Code. California Health and Safety Code. Thereafter,

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11.25.100 Civic (CV) and Open Space (OS) Zones 11.25

Table 11.25-5 CV Development Standards A. Civic (CV) Zone. The Civic (CV) Zone is intended to provide for public civic and recreational uses near Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) residential neighborhoods and existing or planned Maximum 1.5 transit. This zone captures the existing public and Maximum with Bonus 4.0 quasi-public uses within South Gate, including Height (1) government buildings, public assembly, public Maximum 3 stories, 40 ft. offices, and schools and is intended to foster future civic investment in the community (Figure Maximum with Bonus 5 stories, 50 ft. 11.25-8). The CV Zone is intended to implement, Architectural Projection 65 ft. and is consistent with, the Civic/Institutional Place Required Building and Parking Setbacks (2) Type designation of the General Plan. This zone Primary Frontage 15 ft. to building, 5 ft. to parking may be supported by and used in conjunction with Side Street 15 ft. to building, 5 ft. to parking the Civic Center (CC) Zone. Interior PL 20 ft. to building, 5 ft. to parking 1. Development Standards. Table 11.25-5 Interior PL, 20 ft. (CV Development Standards) identifies the Adjacent to NL applicable development standards for this Alley 3 ft. zone and the design standards of this Section Building Separation shall regulate all uses and structures within Between Buildings 20 ft. the CV Zone. PL Site Walls See Section 11.25.080(C) Front Setback Area 24 to 48 inches maximum height 2. Applicable Standards. In addition to the standards of this Section, development within Along Interior PL 6 foot maximum height the CV Zone shall be subject to the standards

of the following Chapters and Sections:

i. Chapter 11.33 (Parking Standards) Table 11.25-5 Notes: 1. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean ii. Section 11.23.060 (General Building story; see Chapter 11.31 for density bonus information. Design Guidelines) 2. See Section 11.30.030 (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications. iii. Section 11.23.060(B) (Treatment of Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL= property line Building Facades) 3. Applicable Overlay. See Chapter 11.26 (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay details.

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Figure 11.25-8 Zoning Location Map for Civic (CV) Zone

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Table 11.25-6 OS Development Standards B. Open Space (OS) Zone. The Open Space (OS) Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) Zone is intended to provide for public and private parks, community recreation facilities, and open Maximum - - - space resources throughout the City Figure 11.25- Maximum with Bonus - - - 9. The OS Zone captures the existing parks within Height (1) the City; it is intended to implement, and is Maximum - - - consistent, with the Park/Plaza/Open Space Place Type designation of the General Plan. Maximum with Bonus - - - Architectural Projection 20 ft. 1. Development Standards. Table 11.25-6 (OS Development Standards) and the design Required Building and Parking Setbacks (2) standards of this Section shall regulate all 15 ft. to building, Primary Frontage uses and structures within the OS Zone; 10 ft. to parking standards that do not apply to the lot 15 ft. to building, Side Street configuration are denoted with “- - -“ in the 5 ft. to parking table, and the standard shall not be regulated. 15 ft. to building, Interior PL 5 ft. to parking 2. Applicable Standards. In addition to the Interior PL, adjacent to NL 15 ft. standards of this Section, development within Alley 3 ft. the OS Zone shall be subject to the standards Building Separation of the following Chapters and Sections: Between Buildings 10 ft. i. Chapter 11.33 Parking Standards PL Site Walls See Section 11.25.080(C) ii. Section 11.23.060 (General Building 24 to 48 inches Design) Front Setback Area maximum height iii. Section 11.23.060(B) (Treatment of Along Interior PL 6 foot maximum height Building Facades)

3. Applicable Overlay. See Chapter 11.26 Table 11.25-6 Notes: 1. Maximum building height may include 1 additional (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay subterranean story; see Chapter 11.31 for density bonus information. details. 2. See Section 11.30.030 (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL= property line

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Figure 11.25-9 Zoning Location Map for Open Space (OS) Zone

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C. Design Standards. The following standards shall 4. Civic Building Design Review. Due to the apply to all buildings and uses within the CV and community-wide need for civic buildings to OS Zones: reflect the civic and cultural characteristics of the community as distinct from the 1. Transit Access. Buildings should be designed commercial or residential characteristics of and located to provide convenient access to non-civic buildings, all civic buildings shall be bus stops and transit (where available or subject to the standards of Section planned). Building overhangs or design 11.23.060(B) (Treatment of Building features are encouraged to provide shelter, Facades). Civic buildings are exempt from the seating, and protection from street traffic. building and frontage type standards (Section 2. Pedestrian Streetscapes. 11.23.080). Civic buildings are subject to i. Building interaction with the streetscape Discretionary Plan Review by the Director, or and pedestrian pathways should be designee, who will present a recommendation attractive and suited to the adjacent to the Planning Commission for its neighborhood, and should encourage consideration and action. pedestrian access to the site. ii. Use of walls and fences as screening is discouraged, as such features may create an impediment (real or visual) to access and use of the civic amenities. Walls and fences, when used, should serve a wayfinding purpose, and be integrated into building and site design. 3. Parking. i. Parking should be provided through a combination of public parking and park- once (where applicable) spaces designed for accessibility to the public and consistency with the neighborhood. ii. Parking between the building and front setback is discouraged. Design and location of parking in conjunction with CV and OS Zones shall be consistent with Chapter 11.33 (Parking Standards).

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CORRIDOR TRANSITION OVERLAY CHAPTER 11.26

Section 11.26.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.26.020 Applicability Section 11.26.030 Requirements

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Section 11.26.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to implement the Corridor Transition Overlay, as established by the General Plan, to allow for consolidation of parcels along primary corridors to incentivize and facilitate redevelopment of these areas in a manner that promotes a transition in building form and use to support neighborhood integrity. Specifically, the Corridor Transition Overlay is intended to accomplish the following: A. Enable consolidation of properties to promote redevelopment along primary corridors. B. Allow for rezoning of properties to create a transition of graduated land use intensities around primary corridors. C. Protect neighborhood character by transitioning between strictly residential uses and other mixed-use zones. D. Strengthen the City’s economic base by providing opportunities for land consolidation. E. Facilitate the transition of property from existing uses to zones uses consistent with the vision of the General Plan.

Section 11.26.020 Applicability

The standards of this Chapter may be used by and applied to any property identified within the Corridor Transition Overlay, as shown in Figure 11.26-1 (Corridor Transition Overlay Map).

Section 11.26.030 Requirements

A. Parcel Consolidation and Rezoning. Where Corridor Transition Overlay parcels are developed in conjunction with parcels in the adjacent Urban Mixed-Use Zones, then a Zone Amendment application shall be required to increase the zone designation of the Corridor Transition Overlay Parcels to the adjacent Urban Mixed-Use Zone. B. Upzoning Eligibility. Parcels in the Corridor Transition Overlay may be eligible for “upzoning” subject to the following: 1. If parcel(s) within the Corridor Transition Overlay are developed in conjunction with the Urban Mixed-Use Zone parcels along the corridor, then the designation of these parcels may be “upzoned” to the designation of the corridor, with a Zone Amendment. 2. If development along the corridor occurs without involving the Corridor Transition Overlay parcel(s), then the parcel(s) may be eligible for upzoning to the next higher density zone, after construction in the adjacent Urban-Mixed Use Zone is complete, and subject to the requirements of this Section. Parcels shall be eligible for the following upzoning:  Neighborhood Low: Eligible for upzoning to Neighborhood Medium (NM)  Neighborhood Medium: Eligible for upzoning to Corridor 2 Zone (CDR2)

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Figure 11.26-1 Corridor Transition Overlay Map

C. Existing Zoning Limitation. Where development does not occur on an adjacent Urban Mixed-Use Zone, Corridor Transition Overlay parcel(s) shall not be eligible for upzoning, and shall be limited to development consistent with their existing zone designation per the Zoning Map. D. Rezoning Required. Any property consolidated with parcels in the Urban Mixed-Use Zone, or upzoned shall be required to submit a Zoning Amendment application for the property/parcel(s) consistent with the intent of this Chapter. 1. All property developed under a single development application shall be processed under a single zone designation. 2. Rezoning of property, to a zone inconsistent with this Chapter, shall not be permitted unless a General Plan amendment and concurrent Zoning Map amendment(s) are processed.

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INDUSTRIAL FLEX TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY CHAPTER 11.27

Section 11.27.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.27.020 Applicability Section 11.27.030 Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Standards

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Section 11.27.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Section is to permit manufacturing uses, which contribute to the job base and support the retention of existing businesses in the City of South Gate, on properties zoned Industrial Flex (IF) within the Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay. Specifically, the Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay is intended to accomplish the following:

A. Allow existing businesses within the overlay to operate and allows additional manufacturing uses within the overlay. B. Implement the General Plan Mobility Element policies to utilize rail, which would reduce truck traffic along Firestone Boulevard. C. Provide for standards to ensure the vision of the General Plan is implemented and the proper transition between existing adjacent land uses occur.

Section 11.27.020 Applicability

The standards of this Chapter may be used by and applied to any property identified within the Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay, as shown in Figure 11.27-1 (Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Map).

The Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay is intended to be used on an interim basis until properties within the Overlay area begin to redevelop to urban mixed uses. Once a property located within the Overlay redevelops to a non-manufacturing use, the overlay shall no longer be applicable to that property, in whole or part.

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Industrial Flex Transition Overlay (shown within red boundary)

Figure 11.27-1 Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Map

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11.27.030 Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Standards 11.27

F. Where feasible, manufacturing uses should Table 11.27-1 IFTO Development Standards consider rail use to transport goods. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) G. Parcels that include areas within the Firestone Minimum 0.25 Pedestrian Frontage Overlay, are required to Maximum 1.0 conform to the requirements of that Overlay, Maximum Height including the following: Along Street PL 2 stories, 35 ft.  Non-manufacturing uses, such as ground-floor

Along Interior PL retail, service-oriented businesses uses, 4 stories, 45 ft. restaurants, cafés, and other uses that Architectural Features 65 ft. generate walk-in clientele, are required within with the Firestone Pedestrian Frontage The following standards apply: Overlay. A. Development projects in the Industrial Flex  The location of manufacturing uses shall be Transitional Overlay shall be subject to the limited to the boundaries of the Industrial Flex development standards of the Zone, as described Transitional Overlay only. in Section 11.22.060 Industrial Flex Zone (IF).  Development projects shall ensure proper B. Permitted manufacturing uses shall be limited to interface and compatibility with the adjacent General Manufacturing and Assembly identified Firestone Pedestrian Frontage Overlay in in Article 6 (Definitions) as well as select Light terms of site layout, architecture, pedestrian Manufacturing uses as described in Table 11.21- orientation, and on-site circulation. 3 (Allowable Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones). H. Development projects shall comply with the The following uses will be permitted: design and development standards for the  General Manufacturing and Assembly Industrial Flex Zone, as contained in Chapter  Bookbinding 11.22 (Urban Mixed-Use Zones); and Chapter  Caretaker Unit 11.23 (Development and Design Standards and  Food Processing Guidelines for Urban Mixed-Use Zones). Additionally, standards of Chapter 11.30 (General  Grinding Shops/Milling Development Standards), and all other applicable  Horticultural Services requirements of this Code, shall apply. C. The following development standards for FAR and I. See Special Requirements & Overlay Zones map, Height shall apply to parcels within the Industrial for the location of other applicable Overlays, Flex Transitional Overlay. For other standards not including the Firestone Pedestrian Frontage listed below, standards listed in Table 11.22-IF Overlay, Firestone & Otis Mixed-Use Area, and Development Standards shall apply. Union Pacific Railroad Overlay. D. Screening of outdoor uses is required as identified

in Section 11.24.050 so that uses are not visible from the public view or streets. E. Development projects shall be subject to the buffer setback requirements as identified in Section 11.30.050 E.

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GENERAL PROPERTY STANDARDS CHAPTER 11.30

Section 11.30.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.30.020 Applicability Section 11.30.030 Administrative Modifications Section 11.30.040 Block and Lot Requirements Section 11.30.050 Development Requirements Section 11.30.060 Utilities and Easements Section 11.30.070 Security Fencing

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Section 11.30.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations and provide appropriate flexibility within the Zoning Code to promote quality development. Sections within this Chapter apply generally to all lots and parcels, and to modifications of the provisions of this Code.

Section 11.30.020 Applicability

Sections within this Chapter generally modify or apply special conditions to zones or other standards of this Zoning Code. The Director shall have the responsibility to determine the appropriate use of these standards and to exercise applicability on an individual project basis. All appeals of Director decisions shall be subject to the process standards of Chapters 11.50 (Administration) and 11.51 (Permits and Procedures).

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11.30.030 Administrative Modifications

The design standards of this Zoning Code are Table 11.30-1 Administrative intended to promote quality, orderly development within the City. As identified in Table 11.30-1 Modifications Maximum Amount of (Administrative Modifications), particular design Standard to Be Modified Standard standards of this Code may be adjusted, subject to Lot Area the applicant providing the necessary information for Lot Width/Depth 10% the Director to make an informed decision in granting Building Placement or denying the request for modification. The Director Front Setback 15% may elect to refer the application to the Planning Commission. Side Street Setback 15% Interior Setback 10% A. Administrative Modification. Upon determination by the Director that the modification request is Rear Setback 15% consistent with the applicable requirements of Alley Setback 10% this Code, the identified standards may be Building Height Residential/Commercial 10% modified administratively, consistent with Table Buildings 11.30-1 (Administrative Modifications). The 28%; all additional height Industrial Buildings Director may allow modifications beyond the limits shall be clear story identified in Table 11.30-1 if the Director deems Volume/Massing such modifications to meet the intent of the Volume/Massing 15% total for building General Plan and this Code, and the requests are Required Parking not determined to be major modifications. 10%, not applicable to Additionally, the Director may approve multiple Required Parking garage requirements in modifications beyond the limits of Table 11.30-1 Neighborhood Low Zone under one application, and would not require Parking Access 5% multiple review periods. Parking Placement Front Setback 5% B. Major Modification. Requests that are deemed by the Director to be major or significant (i.e. Side Street Setback 5% requiring approximately four or more variances or Interior Setback 25% modifications) but are consistent with the intent of Rear Setback 25% this Zoning Code, are to be processed with a Driveway Width recommendation from the Director for review and Driveway Width 5% action by the Planning Commission or City Council. C. Limits of Modifications. Upon determination by the Planning Commission or City Council that the request for a major modification does not comply with the intent of this Code, such request shall be deemed ineligible for a modification and shall be processed as a Zoning Code amendment or variance, consistent with Chapter 11.50 (Administration) and Chapter 11.51 (Permits and Procedures).

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11.30.040 Block and Lot Requirements 11.30

The standards of this Section shall be used in conjunction with Section 11.23.040 (Achieving Pedestrian/Human-Scaled Development) of this Zoning Code. Block requirements for Urban Mixed-Use Zones shall be as follows: A. Blocks. Should be walkable from one intersection to the next, providing a continuous and cohesive sidewalk. All parcels with frontage along the same right-of-way shall contribute to (financially or through the development of) the continuous and consistent pedestrian sidewalk. B. Lot Width Standards. The development of blocks is intended to create a cohesive and pedestrian- friendly environment at a walkable scale. Individual parcels or projects shall contribute to the creation of blocks, consistent with the standards of this Zoning Code. C. Minimum Lot Area. All lots shall conform to the minimum lot area requirements of the applicable zone. Any lot may be subdivided, including through-lots, where all the resulting lots meet the minimum lot requirements of the applicable zone. D. Through-Lots. Through-lots may be improved as a single lot, provided the development is consistent with the “front” or “primary frontage” setback requirements of the applicable zone on both frontages to maintain neighborhood character.

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11.30.050 Development Requirements

All development in all zones shall be subject to the C. Driveways. following standards. 1. The width of the driveway shall be limited to A. Main Building Structures. An accessory building the width necessary to access the permitted shall not be constructed or maintained on a parking spaces. The full width of the driveway property without a main structure without a shall terminate into a garage or carport; Temporary Use Permit. narrowing of the driveway width is allowed to facilitate site design. 1. Accessory structures shall not be permitted between the main structure and the street 2. Driveway depth shall be regulated per the frontage unless approved by the Director. In following to properly facilitate lot layout and such cases, the approved accessory structure on-site parking. Short driveways for NL Zone shall not violate the minimum front property small lot configuration and NM Zone lots are line/frontage setback requirements. permitted at 3 feet from the back of the curb. Standard driveways with a depth of 18 feet or B. Dwelling Unit Size. Each newly constructed greater from the back of the curb are dwelling unit shall contain a minimum square feet permitted for any NL Zone or NM Zone lot; of floor area consistent with Table 11.30-2 resident or guest parking is permitted in a (Minimum Dwelling Unit Size) based on the driveway with a minimum depth of 18 feet. A number of bedrooms. driveway with a length between 3 feet and 18

feet shall not be permitted. See Figure 11.30- Table 11.30-2 Minimum Dwelling Unit Size 1 for a diagram of this standard. Dwelling Unit Type Minimum Size Required Studio/One-Bedroom Unit 600 square feet

Each Additional Bedroom 150 square feet

Figure 11.30-1 Minimum Driveway Depth

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D. Building Entrances. 2. All lighting fixtures, including building mounted lighting and pedestrian fixtures, shall adhere 1. The primary entrance shall be distinguished by to the standards of this Code. architectural features such as the following:  An entry portal, 3. All exterior building and landscape lighting shall meet the following requirements:  Change in material or color,  Change in scale of other openings,  Be directed onto the premises, resulting in no glare or reflection onto adjacent  Addition of columns, or properties or public right-of-way; and  Lintels or canopies.  Emanate only from fixtures located under 2. Secondary entrances shall have architectural canopies or hoods, under eaves of features that are smaller in height and width, buildings, or at ground level in the with fewer or simpler architectural elements landscaping. than the primary entrance in scale and detail. 4. See Section 11.33.070(H) (Parking Structure E. Buffer Setback Required. Where adjacent to Guidelines) for parking structure lighting heavy industrial or light industrial uses (Zones LI, regulations. M2, or M3), site planning for new residential or new mixed-use development projects, including G. Service Areas and Mechanical Equipment. Service residential, shall incorporate a minimum 40-foot areas, service entrances, and mechanical setback buffer. The 40-foot setback buffer may equipment shall be visually unobtrusive and include any of the following uses or site design integrated with the design of the site and elements: compatible with the building. 1. Alley to access alley-loaded garages; 1. Service entrances, waste disposal areas, and other similar uses shall be located adjacent to 2. Surface or structured parking; alleys and away from the primary frontage of 3. Public or private street; the lot. 4. Landscaping and/or open space features; or 2. Utility boxes shall be positioned to not be seen 5. Other landscape, architectural, or site from the primary frontage of the lot by locating development feature, as deemed appropriate them on the sides of buildings and away from by the Director. pedestrian and vehicular routes, or by locating F. Building Lighting. them within interior building corners, at 1. Building design shall integrate building- building offsets, or at other similar locations mounted lighting, consistent with the design where the building mass acts as a shield from and character of the structure, to aid in public view. lighting the following areas: 3. Air intake and exhaust systems or other  The pedestrian way, including areas along mechanical equipment that generates noise, primary or side streets smoke, or odors shall not be located on or within 10 feet of the front facade (including  Pedestrian paths, including mid-block side street facade). connections, from parking lots or parking structures, to the building or street  Entryways and lobbies

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11.30.060 Utilities and Easements

A. Public Utilities and Easements. The installation, B. Utility Service. The developer or owner of a maintenance, and operation of public utilities, property shall be responsible for utility service subject to the regulation of the California Public connections, in cooperation with the responsible Utilities Commission, shall not be hindered by the utility companies. provisions of this Zoning Code. This Code does not 1. Undergrounding. All new development and restrict the right of a public utility to increase the new subdivisions shall be required to install capacity of facilities necessary to and used on-site utility, phone, and cable directly for the delivery of or distribution of television/internet facilities underground in services. accordance with the respective industry 1. Public Easements. All developments that standards. Transmission lines shall be exempt include mapping of private streets or provision from this requirement. of public utilities on-site shall record public 2. Screening. Transformer, terminal equipment, utility easements over the entire private street and public utility boxes shall be network and over other portions of the project undergrounded where possible. Where utilities to accommodate access and urban are located within view of public rights-of-way infrastructure. The Planning Commission may due to utility or site constraints, all also require access routes necessary to transformer, terminal equipment, and public ensure that firefighting equipment can reach utility boxes shall be placed underground and operate efficiently in all areas of the when feasible. If not feasible, the utility shall project. be screened from view, equal to the height of 2. Residential Neighborhood Zone Provisions. All the equipment, from streets and adjacent required yards in the NL and NM Zones shall properties. Screening shall be architecturally be maintained regardless of the installation of similar to the closest primary structure. a public utility. Such installation or utility 3. Amateur/Non-Public Antennas. Amateur and maintenance shall not require enlargement of non-public transmitting and/or receiving the site. antennas shall meet the following standards: i. Antennas shall conform to required setbacks consistent with accessory structure setbacks within the applicable zone; see Chapter 11.43 (Second Dwelling Units and Accessory Structures). ii. Antennas shall not exceed 60 feet in height, as measured from the finished grade of the lot, except with the issuance of a CUP.

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11.30.070 Security Fencing 11.30

Additional wall height and design features for security fencing may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. Where properties can show the permitted land use or adjacency condition of the property warrants additional security fencing in excess of the applicable Zone development standards, the following standards shall apply: 1. All additional security fencing beyond 6 feet may be permitted up to a maximum of 8 feet subject to an Administrative Plan Review. 2. Security fencing may be permitted between residential uses along interior or rear property lines subject to an Administrative Plan Review. 3. The property requesting security fencing shall have at least one of the following conditions: i. Currently maintains or is applying for an industrial land use consistent with the land use permission of the applicable Zone; ii. The property is adjacent to an existing LI, M2, or M3 Zone property where security is a concern; and/or iii. The property is adjacent to a road, alley, or utility or easement where security is a concern.

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DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING CHAPTER 11.31

Section 11.31.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.31.020 Applicability Section 11.31.030 Definitions Section 11.31.040 Density Bonus Section 11.31.050 Incentives Section 11.31.060 Affordable Housing Requirements Section 11.31.070 Affordable Housing Agreement Section 11.31.080 Enforcement and Monitoring Section 11.31.090 Severability of Provisions

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Section 11.31.010 Purpose and Intent

It is the intent of the City of South Gate to accommodate the current and projected housing needs of the City’s workforce by providing a diverse mix of housing types and a broad range of housing prices. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide incentives for the production of affordable housing in accordance with Government Code Section 65915 et seq. and as amended.

Section 11.31.020 Applicability

This Chapter applies to any residential development of five or more units (except for senior housing, which requires a minimum of 35 units) when an applicant proposes a density increase above the maximum allowable residential density. In exchange for the density increase, a portion of the units will be reserved for lower-income households, senior households, or moderate-income households, as provided in this Chapter.

Section 11.31.030 Definitions

Affordable Housing Agreement shall mean a legally binding, written agreement between the City and a developer, in form and substance satisfactory to the City Attorney, ensuring compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. Affordable Housing Costs as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections 50052.5 and 50053, or any successor statute or regulation. Affordable Units shall mean the units reserved for lower-, low-, or moderate-income households or senior households in order for the project to be eligible for the density bonus and incentives. Child Care Facility shall mean a facility other than a small- or large-family day care home, including but not limited to, infant centers. Density Bonus shall mean an increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density as specified by this Zoning Code. Density Bonus Units shall mean the residential units granted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter that exceed the maximum residential density for the development site. Director shall mean the Community Development Director of the City of South Gate or his/her designee. Los Angeles County Annual Median Income (AMI) shall mean the annual median income for Los Angeles County, adjusted for household size, as published in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or its successor provision. Low-Income Households shall mean households whose income does not exceed the lower-income limits applicable to Los Angeles County, as published and periodically updated by the California Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Section 50079.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. Low-Income Units shall mean housing units restricted to occupancy by low-income households at affordable housing cost.

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Lower-Income Households shall mean the inclusion of both low-income and very-low-income households. Moderate-Income Households shall mean households whose income does not exceed the moderate income limits applicable to Los Angeles County, as published and periodically updated by the California Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Section 50093 of the California Health and Safety Code or any successor statute or regulation. Moderate-Income Units shall mean housing units restricted to occupancy by moderate-income households at affordable housing cost. Senior Housing shall mean a residential development that has been “designed to meet the physical and social needs” of older adults and that otherwise qualifies as “housing for older persons” as that phrase is used in the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and its implementing regulations, and as that phrase is used in California Civil Code Sections 51.3 and 51.12, or to mobile home parks that limit residency based on age requirements for housing for older persons pursuant to Section 798.76 or 799.5 of the Civil Code. Very-Low-Income Households shall mean households whose income does not exceed the very-low-income limits applicable to Los Angeles County as published and periodically updated by the State Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Section 50105 of the California Health and Safety Code. Very-Low-Income Units shall mean housing units restricted to occupancy by very-low-income households at affordable housing cost.

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11.31.040 Density Bonus 11.31

A. Determination of Density Bonus. Qualified projects that meet the eligibility requirements set forth in this Chapter shall be granted a density bonus as outlined in Table 11.31-1 (Determination of Density Bonus). B. Example. A project that includes 10% very-low-income units would qualify for a total density bonus of 32.5%:  20% base density for providing 5% very-low-income units.  For each additional 1% of very-low-income units, the applicant may request a density bonus of 2.5% (5 X 2.5% = 12.5%) (Table 11.31-2, Sample Calculation of a Density Bonus).

Table 11.31-1 Determination of Density Bonus Eligible Density Bonus Minimum Each Set-Aside of Base Income Group Additional 1% Maximum Affordable or Senior Bonus of Affordable Density Bonus Units Granted Units Adds: Very Low Income (50% AMI) 5% 20% 2.5% 35% Lower Income (80% AMI) 10% 20% 1.5% 35% Moderate Income (120% AMI) 10% 5% 1.0% 35% Land Donation (Very Low Income Projects only) 10% 15% 1% 35% 33% low-to-moderate Condominium/Apartment Conversions income 25% NA 25% 15% very-low income 100% (1) Senior Housing Development 20% -- 20% (35 units minimum) Notes: (1) Senior housing is not required to be affordable in order to receive a density bonus. However, 100% of the units in the development (35 units minimum) must be restricted as senior housing as defined in Section 51.3 of the Civil Code. AMI = Annual Median Income

Table 11.31-2 Sample Calculation of a Density Bonus Very Low Income Lower Income Moderate Income Senior Housing (50% AMI) (80% AMI) (120% AMI) Initial Project Size 20 Units 20 Units 20 Units 35 units Affordable Units 5% 10% 10% 100% Density Bonus 20% 20% 5% 20% Qualified Total Project Units 24 Units 24 Units 21 Units 42 Units Distribution of Project 1 Very-Low-Income 2 Lower-Income 2 Moderate-Income 42 Units (1) Units 23 Market-Rate 22 Market-Rate 19 Market-Rate Notes: (1) Senior housing is not required to be affordable in order to receive a density bonus. However, 100% of the units in the development (35 units minimum) must be restricted as senior housing as defined in Section 51.3 of the Civil Code. AMI = Annual Median Income

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C. Requirements. residential development in the City shall receive a 15% density bonus for the 1. In all density calculations, fractional units residential development when the applicant shall be rounded to the next whole number. donates land to the City for the purpose of 2. The density bonus shall not be included when affordable housing development as provided determining the percentage of affordable in this Section. This 15% bonus shall be in units. addition to any other density bonus provided 3. The developer can request a smaller density for in this Section, up to a total combined bonus than the project is entitled to, but no density bonus of 35%. Applicants are eligible reduction shall be permitted in the number of for the 15% land donation density bonus if all required affordable units. of the following conditions are met: 4. A density bonus may be selected from only i. The applicant shall donate and transfer one category, except in combination with a land to the City prior to approval of the land donation or a child care facility, provided final map or other discretionary approval the total density bonus does not exceed 35%. required for the residential development. 5. The granting of a density bonus and its ii. The transferred land shall have the subsequent incentive(s) shall not be appropriate acreage and General Plan and interpreted, in and of itself, to require a zoning designations to permit General Plan amendment, zone change, or development of affordable housing for other discretionary approval. very-low-income households in an amount no less than 10% of the number of 6. Condominium/apartment conversions are not residential units of the proposed eligible for a density bonus if the original development. residential development received a density bonus, or other incentive, pursuant to this iii. The transferred land shall be at least 1 Chapter. acre or of sufficient size to permit development of at least 40 residential 7. Senior Housing Requirements. units. i. Senior/older adult housing development iv. The transferred land and the very-low- projects must have a minimum of 35 units income units constructed shall have a and shall meet the requirements deed restriction recorded with the County described in Section 51.3 of the California Recorder to ensure continued affordability Civil Code or any successor statute or of the units. The deed restriction must be regulation. recorded on the property at the time of ii. Mobile home parks shall limit residency dedication. based on age requirements for housing for v. The transferred land shall be conveyed in older persons pursuant to Section 798.76 fee simple to the City or to a housing of 799.5 of the Civil Code, or any developer approved by the City. successor statute or regulation. vi. The transferred land shall be within the 8. Land Donation Requirements. An applicant for boundary of the proposed residential a tentative map, parcel map, or any other development, or no more than discretionary approval required to construct a approximately 0.25 mile from the

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boundary of the qualified project, if the units are required to remain City so approves. affordable. vii. No later than the date of approval of the b. Of the children who attend the child final map or other discretionary approval care facility, the percentage of required for the residential development, children of very-low income, lower- the transferred land shall have all of the income, or moderate-income permits and approvals, other than building households shall be equal to or permits, necessary for development of the greater than the percentage of very-low-income housing units on the affordable units. transferred land. c. Notwithstanding any requirement of viii. A proposed source of funding for the very- this Section, the City shall not be low-income units shall be identified prior required to provide a density bonus or to the approval of the final map or other concession for a child care facility if discretionary approval required for the the City finds, based on substantial residential development. evidence, that the community already has adequate child care facilities. 9. Child Care Facility Requirements. 10. An applicant shall be ineligible for a density i. The City shall grant either of the following bonus or any other incentives or concessions to a density-bonus project that includes a under this section if the housing development is child care facility located on the premises proposed on any property that includes a parcel or or adjacent to the project: parcels on which rental dwelling units are or, if the a. An additional floor area bonus in an dwelling units have been vacated or demolished amount equivalent to the square in the five-year period preceding the application, footage of the child care facility; or have been subject to a recorded covenant, b. An additional concession or incentive ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels that contributes significantly to the affordable to persons and families of lower or very economic feasibility of the low income; subject to any other form of rent or construction of the child care facility, price control through a public entity’s valid pursuant to City review and approval. exercise of its police power; or occupied by lower or very low income households, unless the ii. To receive the additional child care density proposed housing development replaces those bonus, the project must comply with the units. Replacement units shall meet the following requirements: requirements set forth in the California a. The child care facility will remain in Government Code Section 65915(c)(3)(B). operation for a period of time that is as long as or longer than the period of time during which the density bonus

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11.31.050 Incentives

A. Number of Incentives. A proposed project that provides an affordable housing set-aside, as described in this Chapter, shall be granted incentives in the number shown in Table 11.31-3.

Table 11.31-3 Number of Incentives Target Group % of Affordable Units Very Low Income (50% AMI) 5% 10% 15% Lower Income (80% AMI) 10% 20% 30% Moderate Income (120 % AMI, Common Interest Development Only) 10% 20% 30% Number of Incentives

Eligible Incentives (1) 1 2 3 Notes: (1) Child care facility: When a qualified project also includes a child care facility as described in Section 11.31.04(B.9), the applicant shall receive one additional incentive. AMI = Annual Median Income

B. Documentation of Financial Feasibility. The City regulation, or to ensure rents in the affordable shall approve the requested incentives for a units meet the requirements of this Chapter. proposed project if the applicant provides a 2. The incentive would have a specific adverse written financial statement detailing that the impact, as defined in Government Code incentive is necessary to make the housing units Section 65589.5(d)(2), upon public health economically feasible and will sufficiently reduce and safety, or physical environment, or any the cost of the housing development. The real property that is listed in the California applicant shall submit a project financial report Register of Historical Resources, and there is (pro forma) demonstrating that the requested no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or incentives or concessions are required to provide avoid the specific adverse impact without for affordable rents or affordable housing costs, rendering the development unaffordable to as applicable. At the City’s discretion, the City may low- and moderate-income households. require a third-party review of the financial feasibility at the cost of the applicant. If the 3. The concession or incentive would be contrary applicant is a nonprofit organization, the cost of to State and Federal laws. the consultant may be paid by the City upon prior approval of the City Council. C. Granting of Incentives. The City shall grant one or more of the requested incentives unless, based on substantial evidence, the City makes either of the following written findings: 1. The incentive is not required to ensure housing costs meet the affordability standards, as defined in Health & Safety Code Section 50052.5, or any successor statute or 142 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

11.31.060 Affordable Housing Requirements 11.31

A. Maximum Affordable Housing Costs. The exterior finished quality, and required square maximum total housing costs paid by a qualifying footage. household, adjusted for household size 2. The bedroom mix of the affordable units shall appropriate for the unit, shall be pursuant to be equivalent to the bedroom mix of the Sections 50052.5 and 50053 of the Health and market-rate units of the residential Safety Code. development, unless otherwise approved by B. Development Standards. the City. 1. All affordable units shall be reasonably 3. Unless the City’s adopted parking standards dispersed throughout the residential will result in fewer parking spaces, the development, and shall be comparable with maximum parking standards found in Table the market-rate units in terms of design, 11.31-4 shall apply, inclusive of handicapped construction quality, exterior appearance, and guest parking, for the entire residential development:

Table 11.31-4 Parking Requirements for Projects Receiving a Density Bonus Number of On-Site Parking Spaces (1,2) Maximum Number of Bedrooms 1.0 0 1.0 1 2.0 2 2.0 3 2.5 4 Notes: (1) A parking calculation resulting in a fraction shall be rounded up to the next whole number. (2) Parking standards here include guest and handicapped parking.

4. Concurrency. All affordable units in a and interior amenities such as dishwashers residential development shall be constructed and microwave ovens. Optional services shall concurrently or precede the market-rate units, be made available to all residents of unless both the Planning Commission and affordable and market-rate units. Residents of developer agree to an alternative construction affordable units shall not be required to schedule. Such schedule shall be included in purchase access to amenities or services not the affordable housing agreement required by charged to other residents. Section 11.31.080. C. Length of Affordability. 5. Comparable Amenities. Residents of 1. Affordable rental units shall remain restricted affordable units shall have equal access to and affordable to the designated income project amenities available to other residents, group for a minimum of 55 years or as and may not be charged for amenities not approved by the City at the time of charged to other residents, including access development review and entitlement. to recreational facilities, parking, cable TV,

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2. Affordable units offered for sale shall be sold at an affordable price and reserved for income-eligible households for a minimum of 55 years, with the 55-year time restriction beginning again at the time of resale. 3. A longer affordability period may be specified if required by any construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or rental subsidy program applicable to the residential development. 4. Upon resale of an affordable unit, the seller of the unit shall retain the value of any improvements, down payment, and the seller’s proportionate share of appreciation. The City shall recapture its proportionate share of appreciation, which shall be used within 5 years to promote homeownership pursuant to Section 33334.2(e) of the Health and Safety Code or any successor statute or regulation. The City’s proportionate share of appreciation shall be equal to the percentage by which the initial sale price to the moderate- income household was less than the fair market value of the home at the time of the initial sale.

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11.31.070 Affordable Housing Agreement 11.31

A. Applicants that have been conditionally granted 6. Approved incentives, if any, provided by the an affordable housing density bonus and/or City. incentive(s) shall enter into an affordable housing 7. An affirmative fair marketing plan that is agreement with the City in a form approved by the approved by the City to ensure advertising of City Attorney. the availability of the affordable units to a B. The affordable housing agreement describing the wide spectrum of City residents. density bonus, incentives, and affordability 8. Where applicable, requirements for other restrictions shall be recorded against the entire documents to be approved by the City, such residential development. as marketing, leasing, and management C. The approval and execution of the affordable plans; financial assistance/loan documents; housing agreement shall take place prior to final resale agreements; and monitoring and map approval or, where a map is not being compliance plans. processed, prior to the issuance of building permits. The affordable housing agreement shall bind all future owners and successors in interest for the term of years specified therein. D. An affordable housing agreement must, at a minimum, include the following: 1. The number, size, bedroom count, and location of the all units proposed. 2. Level and tenure of affordability for the units. 3. Schedule for development of all units. 4. The income levels of the affordable units and an acknowledgment that the City will verify tenant and homebuyer incomes to maintain the affordability of the units. 5. Annual income re-certification and physical inspection of health and safety violations for tenants of affordable rental units.

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11.31.080 Enforcement and Monitoring

A. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all developers and their agents, successors, and assigns proposing a residential development governed by this Chapter. No building permit or occupancy permit shall be issued, nor any entitlement granted, for a project receiving a density bonus until it meets the requirements of this Chapter. B. All affordable units shall be rented or owned in accordance with this Chapter. C. The City Attorney shall be authorized to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and all affordable housing agreements, regulatory agreements, covenants, resale restrictions, promissory notes, deeds of trust, and other requirements placed on affordable units by civil action and any other proceeding or method permitted by law. The City may, at its discretion, take such enforcement action as is authorized under the SGMC and/or any other action authorized by law or by any regulatory document, restriction, or agreement executed under this article. D. Any individual who sells or rents an affordable unit in violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be required to forfeit all monetary amounts so obtained.

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11.31.090 Severability of Provisions 11.31

If any provision of this Chapter or the application of any provision of this Chapter to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Chapter and the application of the provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances shall not be affected.

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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM CHAPTER 11.32

Section 11.32.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.32.020 Applicability and Exemptions Section 11.32.030 Valuation Thresholds Section 11.32.040 Art Work Defined Section 11.32.050 Arts Committee and Fund Section 11.32.060 Program Allocation Requirements Section 11.32.070 Placement on Private Property Section 11.32.080 Approving Architecture as Art Section 11.32.090 Ownership of Art Work Section 11.32.100 Administration

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Section 11.32.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to administer and implement the Art in Public Places Program to promote artistic competition, support performing arts, and build a culture of art investment. The program promotes the general welfare of the community by balancing the City’s physical growth and revitalization with cultural and artistic resources. This program is specifically designed to accomplish the following: A. Enhance the quality of life through cultural and artistic resources for individuals living in, working in, and visiting the City. B. Preserve and improve the quality of the urban environment, and increases real property values through balanced development of cultural and artistic resources. C. Capture opportunities for creation of cultural and artistic resources concurrently with development and revitalization of real property in the City. D. Be mindful of community urbanization by developing alternative sources for cultural and artistic outlets to improve the environment, image, and character of the community.

Section 11.32.020 Applicability and Exemptions

A. Applicability. The requirements of this Chapter, including the establishment, contribution to, and allocation of funds, and implementation of the Art in Public Places Program and funds shall apply to private development in all zones and public building development projects that include physical improvement of the property or structures, except as exempted in Section 11.32.020(B). B. Exemptions. 1. Buildings that are designed and continuously maintained as “Performing Arts” or “Library/Gallery/Museum” land uses shall be exempt from the program allocation requirements of this Chapter for as long as the performing arts or museum uses are maintained within the building. Conversion of the building or use to land uses other than “Performing Arts” or “Library/Gallery/Museum” land uses shall result in the current and/or future property owner being responsible for contribution of funds or art work to the Art in Public Places Program based on the valuation of the building improvements at the time of conversion, consistent with the established values of Section 11.32.030 (Valuation Thresholds). 2. Development or improvements valued at less than $500,000. 3. Residential development of four or less units. 4. The value of all residential units in a project that are covenanted for low-income households for a period of 20 or more years, moderate-income households, or for older adults. Contribution of fees to the Art in Public Places Program shall not be required upon expiration of the low-income covenant.

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11.32.030 Valuation Thresholds

Valuation thresholds triggering the requirements of this Chapter for the applicable development types established by Section 11.32.020(A) (Applicability and Exemptions) are as follows: A. New Development. All new development with a building valuation equal to or exceeding $500,000. B. Modifications and Additions. All remodeling, including exterior and interior modifications and additions, with a building/construction valuation equal to or exceeding $250,000, excluding earthquake rehabilitation required by this Zoning Code for seismic safety. C. Valuation Definition. For the purposes of this Chapter, the project valuation is the monetary value of the total building valuation for an applicable project, excluding land acquisition and off-site improvement costs. The total building valuation shall be computed using the latest building valuation data as set forth by the International Code Council unless, in the opinion of the building official, a different valuation measure should be used.

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1.32.040 Art Work Defined 11.32

For the purposes of the Art in Public Places Program and the guidelines of this Chapter, “art work” shall be any sculpture, mural, portable painting, earthwork, fiber work, neon, glass mosaic, photograph, print, calligraphy, or other form of physical hard or digital media. This shall apply to all art work donated to the City, installed by the City arts committee, and acquired and installed by a project applicant.

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11.32.050 Arts Committee and Fund

A. Arts Committee. An arts committee or surrogate B. City Art Fund. The City Art Fund shall account for body shall be established by the City to administer all fees paid pursuant to this Chapter, and shall the Art in Public Places Program and fulfill the be used solely for the acquisition, installation, duties established herein. The City Council shall improvement, maintenance, and insurance of an make appointments of members to the art work, or to sponsor or support performing arts committee. Additional committee duties may be events. This fund shall be maintained by the prescribed by the City Council. Director of Finance and subject to Sections 11.32.060 (Program Allocation Requirements) 1. The arts committee shall prepare an annual and 11.32.110 (Return of Fees) of this Chapter. plan for the Art in Public Places Program. 2. The arts committee may recommend to the City Council the purchase of art work to be displayed on public property. A recommendation shall include the type of art work considered, an analysis of the constraints applicable to placement of the art work on a site, the need for and practicality of the maintenance of the art work, and the costs of acquisition and installation of the art work. 3. An allocation from the City Art Fund may be made, upon City Council approval, for the following expenditures: i. Allocations for the performing arts, provided that the City Council, in its sole discretion, approves the expenditure and further provides that the performance occurs at a location in the City or at a location owned or facilitated by the City. ii. Allocation for art-related City programming, including art exhibitions within the City or as affiliated with a learning institution, traveling art show, community-based or outreach program, or educational program.

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11.32.060 Program Allocation Requirements 11.32

All applicable development identified in Section 11.32.020 (Applicability and Exemptions) shall be required to acquire, place, and install approved art work, subject to the guidelines of this Chapter and approval by the arts committee, concurrently with completion of the development/modification project. A. Artwork Allocation. The value of the placed and installed approved art work shall be equal to a minimum of 1% of the total building valuation, consistent with the standards of Sections 11.32.020 (Applicability and Exemptions) and 11.32.030 (Valuation Thresholds). B. In-Lieu Fees. In lieu of placement of an approved art work, the project applicant may pay to the City Art Fund an amount equal to 1% of the total building valuation. In-lieu fees paid into the City Art Fund shall be administered by the arts committee. C. Placement and Fees. The applicant shall be permitted to place and install an approved art work in an amount less than the required value (Section 11.32.040[A]), provided that the applicant pay in-lieu fees to the City Art Fund equal to the difference between the required value and the costs of acquisition and installation of such art work. D. Payment of Fees. Payment of City Art Fund fees as required by this Section shall be paid prior to issuance of a final building permit and/or physical occupancy of the building or property.

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11.32.070 Placement on Private Property

All art work required by this Chapter or donated to the City for placement on private property shall be subject to the application and approval process established by the City. At minimum, the application shall include an appraisal of the art work and a sufficient narrative statement to descriptively indicate the nature of the proposed art work.

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11.32.080 Approving Architecture as Art 11.32

Architecture can be considered art in some cases A. Arts Committee Presentations. A developer shall where the architectural work is of extremely high be required to make a presentation to the arts artistic merit and would make a substantial cultural committee to demonstrate that there will be high- contribution. The following criteria shall be used to quality materials and craftsmanship used in the determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether execution of the construction, subject to the architecture can be considered art for purposes of following: fulfilling the City’s Art in Public Places Program: 1. The presentation shall be made prior to the 1. When reviewing architecture as art, the underlying development application being deemed concept of the architecture shall be expressive as complete. The developer shall submit a more than mere utilitarian architecture. The maquette (small model) and other materials architecture as a whole, or certain architectural that satisfactorily illustrate the proposed features, shall express ideas or meaning and have conceptual development. The developer and cultural significance or conceptual complexity in architect must submit a conceptual statement relation to the totality of the object. expressing why the architecture should be considered art, including an explanation of the 2. In the alternative, architecture can be considered ideas, meaning, cultural significance, or art if it is created as a collaborative effort with an conceptual complexity expressed in the artist, the artist does a majority of the work, the architecture. artist has major design control of the portions of the architecture to be considered art, and the 2. The developer shall be required to make an artist has been brought in early in the process. additional presentation if modifications to the The artist shall have experience and knowledge of previously reviewed plans are made. monumental scale sculpture. B. Architecture as Art. If all of the foregoing criteria 3. The architecture must meet all of the guidelines are met, the arts committee shall make the and general criteria of this Chapter. recommendation to accept the architecture as art only if, in its judgment, the architectural work is of The following procedure shall be followed by the extremely high artistic merit and would make a developer to fulfill the public art requirement with the substantial cultural contribution to the City. building’s architecture. C. Responsibility. The developer and/or architect shall have the responsibility to demonstrate that all of the foregoing criteria are met.

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11.32.090 Ownership of Art Work

A. Private Ownership. All Art in Public Places Program art work owned by the developer and located on City property or on private property shall remain the property of the applicant; the obligation to provide all maintenance necessary to preserve the art work in good condition shall remain with the owner of the site. 1. Maintenance of Art in Public Places Program art work shall include preservation of the art work in good condition to the satisfaction of the City; protection of the art work against physical defacement, mutilation, and alteration; and securing and maintaining fire and extended coverage insurance and vandalism coverage in an amount to be determined by the City attorney. Prior to placement of an approved art work, the applicant and owner shall execute and record a covenant in a form approved by the City for maintenance of the art work. Failure to maintain the art work as provided herein shall be declared a public nuisance. 2. In addition to all other remedies provided by law, in the event that the owner fails to maintain the art work, upon reasonable notice, the City may perform all necessary repairs or maintenance, or secure insurance, and the costs shall become a lien against the real property. B. City Ownership. All art work donated to the City shall become the property of the City upon acceptance by the City Council.

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11.32.100 Administration 11.32

A. Art in Public Places Compliance. No final City approval, such as final inspection, for any project subject to this Chapter shall be granted or issued unless and until full compliance with the Art in Public Places Program is achieved, in one or more of the following ways: 1. The approved art work has been placed in a manner satisfactory to the Director. 2. In-lieu art fees have been paid. 3. Financial security in an amount equal to the acquisition and installation costs of an approved art work, in a form approved by the City Attorney, has been posted. 4. Donation of an approved art work has been accepted by the City Council. B. Art in Public Places Allocation. For the purposes of this Section, “full compliance with the art in public places program” shall not be found until the entire program allocation required by Section 11.32.050 (Arts Committee and Fund) for the project has been satisfied. If any approved art work placed on private property pursuant to this Chapter is removed without City approval, the certificate of occupancy may be revoked.

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PARKING STANDARDS CHAPTER 11.33

Section 11.33.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.33.020 Applicability and Exemptions Section 11.33.030 General Standards and Limitations Section 11.33.040 Required Parking by Land Use Section 11.33.050 Parking Space Size and Location Section 11.33.060 Parking Lot Standards Section 11.33.070 Parking Structure Guidelines Section 11.33.080 Urban Mixed-Use Zone Requirements Section 11.33.090 Multi-Family Parking Requirements Section 11.33.100 NL Zone Parking Requirements Section 11.33.110 Trip Reduction Measures Section 11.33.120 Park-Once/Parking Districts Section 11.33.130 AQMP/CO Plan Compliance

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Section 11.33.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations for the provision of off-street parking and loading for all land uses. The standards of this Chapter are intended to ensure that adequate off-street parking and loading facilities are provided in conjunction with all land uses to facilitate community-wide accessibility; promote the viability of business within South Gate; create safe and attractive streets; and promote the use of a full range of mobility options, including walking, bicycling, and transit use.

Section 11.33.020 Applicability and Exemptions

A. Applicability. The provisions of this Chapter shall be applied to the establishment, development, redevelopment, expansion, and modifications of any land use in the City. No building or structure shall be occupied, and operations associated with a land use shall not commence, unless off-street parking and loading facilities conform to the requirements of this Chapter. B. Exemptions. Parking requirements of this Chapter may be waived or reduced by the Planning Commission through a variance, including required fees, for the following land use conditions: 1. Shared Parking Programs. Shared parking programs or areas may be established with centralized off-site parking or reduced parking standards per Section 11.33.110 (Trip Reduction Measures). 2. Parking Districts. Land uses participating in a vehicle parking district shall be subject to the parking and loading requirements of the applicable program, as provided for in Section 11.33.120 (Park Once/Parking Districts) or as subsequently established. 3. Modifications. Parking requirements of this Chapter may be modified or reduced through the standards of Table 11.30-1 (Administrative Modifications) or an administrative permit. Any modification or reduction in parking shall be subject to the discretion of the Director based on the specific conditions and on-site personnel of the land use. 4. Existing Permits. When parking requirements, as set forth in this Chapter, are amended, such amendments shall not invalidate a previously approved permit.

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11.33.030 General Standards and Limitations

The standards of this Section are applicable to all E. Change of Occupancy or Use. Off-street parking land uses in all zones, unless otherwise specified. facilities and loading shall be provided in compliance with the minimum requirements of A. Use of Parking Areas. Parking spaces regulated in this Chapter, including change of occupancy, a this Chapter shall be solely used for parking, and new business license, or enlargement of a may not be used for the display of merchandise; structure or use where the parking demand is storage or display of equipment; display for sale or increased. This requirement shall not be lease; or repair of vehicles, trailers, recreation applicable to mixed-use parking developments in vehicles, boats, or other vehicles/equipment, cases where a use changes from one commercial except where expressly permitted by a Temporary type to another commercial type; see Section Use Permit. 11.33.080 (Urban Mixed-Use Zone Requirements) B. Usable Existing Spaces. Required or provided for mixed-use parking standards. parking spaces shall be maintained clear of any F. Parking of Inoperable or Unregistered Vehicles. utility or other structural interference, regardless Except as set forth in this Chapter, it shall be of any permits previously issued. unlawful for any person to park or store an C. Required Availability and Maintenance. All automotive vehicle or trailer in inoperable required parking and loading areas shall be condition or without current registration from the available during all hours of operation, marked for Department of Motor Vehicles, except when their intended uses, and reserved for parking and stored in a fully enclosed building or fully enclosed loading purposes for the life of the use or facility. garage. D. Existing Facilities. The building or use associated with a parking facility that becomes substandard by the adoption of this Chapter shall be considered a nonconforming use and allowed to continue operation. Modification to the building or use shall be subject to conformance with the parking standards of this Chapter based on the following. 1. One enlargement or expansion limited to 10% of the total building area may be permitted without increasing parking to the standards of this Chapter. 2. All additional enlargement or expansion shall be contingent upon concurrent provision of the required number of parking spaces or parking area as designated by this Chapter.

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11.33.040 Required Parking by Land Use 11.33

The requirements of this Section shall be applied C. Rounding Calculations. Calculations resulting in a uniformly, based on land use, regardless of the zone fractional number shall be treated as follows: one in which a land use is located, unless otherwise parking space is required for fractions of 0.5 or specified. greater; no additional parking space is required for fractions of less than 0.5. A. Minimum Standards. Every land use shall provide at least the minimum number of off-street D. Calculations. vehicular parking spaces required by Tables 1. Gross Floor Area Calculations. Gross floor area 11.33-1 (Minimum Required Parking by Land Use) calculations are based on the area within the and 11.33-4 (Mixed-Use Parking Requirements). surrounding exterior walls of a building or any Reductions to the parking requirements may be portion thereof, including shared bathroom permitted, subject to Section 11.33.020 spaces, storage areas, and areas for (Applicability and Exemptions) and subsequent circulation. referenced Sections. Required parking space dimensions, based on parking configuration, are 2. Seating Calculations. Where fixed seats established in Section 11.33.050 (Parking Space provided are either benches, bleachers, or Size and Location) and Table 11.33-2 (Parking pews, such seats shall be calculated at one Dimensions). seat per 18 inches, and one seat per 24 inches of booth length for dining. B. Uses Not Listed. Parking requirements for a land use not specifically listed in Table 11.33-1 shall 3. Assembly Area Calculations. All rooms or be determined by the Director based on areas that can be logically used for seating, in comparable uses in the table or through a parking addition to any fixed seating area, shall be demand analysis of similar facilities in the region. calculated in determining the parking requirement for assembly areas.

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Table 11.33-1 Minimum Required Parking by Land Use LAND USE TYPE MINIMUM REQUIRED PARKING Automobile courts and motels 1 per sleeping unit or DU Banks 1 per 200 s.f. gfa Business offices, such as public utility, commercial, 1 per 300 s.f. gfa insurance agencies, real estate sales Bowling alleys 4 per alley 1 per 6 fixed seats of assembly area, or 1 Churches per 150 s.f. of assembly area if no fixed seats Dwellings, single-family or two-family (attached or 2 per DU; Section 11.33.040(I) detached) 2 per DU, shall be enclosed Dwellings, multiple (more than two families) 0.20 guest spaces per DU – permitted as open parking spaces; Section 11.33.040(J) Establishment for the sale and consumption on the premises of food and beverages 1 per 100 s.f. gfa --having less than 4,000 sq. ft. of floor area --having 4,000 sq. ft. of floor area or more 40; plus 1 per 50 s.f. over 4,000 s.f. Furniture and appliances, hardware, household equipment, service shops, clothing or shoe repair, or 1 per 300 s.f. gfa personal services such as barber and beauty shops Hospitals 2 per bed Hotels 1 per bedroom 1 per 3 employees on max shift; or 1 per Industrial uses, except as otherwise specified herein 450 s.f. gfa, whichever is greater Institutional 1 per 400 s.f. gfa; plus 1 per 2 employees Laboratories, biochemical, X-ray, dental, and research 1 per 300 s.f. gfa and testing Libraries 1 per 250 s.f. gfa Manufacturing uses, such as creameries, bottling 1 per 3 employees on max shift; or 1 per establishments, bakeries, canneries, and printing and 300 s.f. gfa, whichever is greater engraving shops Mini-warehouse buildings 1 per 25 storage cubicles (1) Mortuaries 1 per 25 s.f. assembly room floor area Motor vehicle sales, machinery sales, or wholesale 1 per 400 s.f. gfa stores Museums 1 per 500 s.f. gfa Pharmacies, drugstores 1 per 150 s.f. gfa Professional offices: --attorneys, accountants, engineers, architects 1 per 200 s.f. gfa --medical, dental, optometrist, chiropractors, oculists, 1 per 150 s.f. gfa opticians Public utilities facilities not having business offices on 1 per vehicle operated or kept on-site; the premises minimum 2 spaces Retail stores, except as otherwise specified herein: --having not more than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area 1 per 200 s.f. gfa --having more than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area 25, plus 1 per 150 s.f. over 5,000 s.f. Rooming houses, lodging houses, clubs, fraternity 1 per sleeping room houses having sleeping rooms

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Table 11.33-1 Minimum Required Parking by Land Use LAND USE TYPE MINIMUM REQUIRED PARKING Rest homes and homes for older adults 1 per 4 beds Sanitariums, children’s homes, asylums, nursing homes 1 per bed School 1 per employee Stadiums, sports arenas, auditoriums (including school 1 per 3 fixed seats for all assembly areas, or auditoriums), and other places of public assembly, and 1 per 100 s.f. floor area used for assembly clubs and lodges having no sleeping quarters 1 per 3 seats up to 800 sets, plus Theaters 1 per 5 seats over 800 sets 3, plus 1 per student capacity, or 1 s.f. per 1 Trade and/or vocational schools s.f. building gfa, whichever is greater Adequate number as determined by the Transportation and trucking terminal facilities Planning Commission 1 per 1,000 s.f. gfa, plus 1 per 200 s.f. Warehouses and storage buildings office or sales area Notes: (1) Parking shall be evenly distributed throughout storage area; Requirements: one-way drives: 18-foot- wide parking + travel lane; two-way drive: 26-foot-wide parking + travel lane DU = dwelling unit gfa = gross floor area s.f. = square feet/foot

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11.33.050 Parking Space Size and Location

All land uses in all zones shall provide the required requirements for various angles of parking. See off-street parking spaces in accordance with the Figure 11.33-1 (Parking Dimensions), which location and dimensional requirements in this supplements Table 11.33-2, and Diagrams A Section. through F. Driveway width shall be equal to the drive aisle width subject to Table 11.33-2. A. Parking Space and Driveway Sizes. Table 11.33-2 (Parking Dimensions) regulates minimum off-street space dimensions and drive aisle

Table 11.33-2 Parking Dimensions A B (1) C (2) D E Angle One-Way Aisle Two-Way Aisle Space Width Space Depth Space Length Width (3) Width (3) Standard Vehicle 0° Parallel (4) 9 ft. 9 ft. 22 ft. 14 ft. 20 ft. 30° 9 ft. 17 ft. 10 in. 20 ft. 14 ft. 26 ft. 45° 9 ft. 20 ft. 6 in. 20 ft. 14 ft. 26 ft. 60° 9 ft. 21 ft. 10 in. 20 ft. 18 ft. 26 ft. 90° Perpendicular 9 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 26 ft. 26 ft. Compact Vehicle (4) Parallel (5) 8 ft. 6 in. 8 ft. 6 in. 20 ft. 12 ft. 20 ft. 30° 8 ft. 6 in. 15 ft. 6 in. 16 ft. 12 ft. 24 ft. 45° 8 ft. 6 in. 17 ft. 16 ft. 14 ft. 24 ft. 60° 8 ft. 6 in. 18 ft. 15 ft. 18 ft. 24 ft. Perpendicular 7 ft. 5 in. 16 ft. 15 ft. 24 ft. 24 ft. Notes: (1) Measured perpendicular to aisle. (2) The paved parking space length may be decreased by up to 2 feet by providing an equivalent vehicle overhang into landscaped areas or other paved walkways. (3) Driving aisle shall be unobstructed; one-way aisles shall be serviced by appropriate turn-around or pull-through configurations. (4) End spaces may be reduced to 18 feet. (5) Missing ft. = feet; in. = inches

B. Compact Parking Spaces. Compact parking 2. Allowed Spaces. Compact spaces may be spaces may be used to meet minimum parking permitted to comprise 20% of the requirements, subject to the following standards. minimum required parking spaces. 1. Dimensions. Spaces shall be the minimum 3. Designation of Parking. “Compact” shall size specified in Table 11.33-2 and be clearly marked on the pavement or illustrated in Figure 11.33-1. curb to designate spaces.

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4. Distribution of Spaces. When included, compact spaces shall be distributed throughout the parking area, and shall not be provided disproportionately near building(s).

Figure 11.33-1 Parking Dimensions

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11.33.060 Parking Lot Standards

The standards of Table 11.33-3 (Parking Lot B. Parking Location. Off-street parking for non- Standards) and this Section shall apply to the design residential land uses shall be provided in a paved of all public and private parking lots, vehicle storage parking lot or within a building, with a maximum areas, and vehicle sales/rental areas for new walking distance as indicated in Table 11.33-3 construction and remodeled existing land uses in all (Parking Lot Standards). Required minimum zones. setback to parking is regulated by the applicable zone. Where a minimum setback is regulated by a A. Sufficient Vehicular Maneuvering Area, Access, maximum percent of the frontage. and Circulation. The following standards are provided to ensure suitable maneuvering and C. Ingress/Egress. Parking driveways and access circulation for parking lots and loading areas points shall not disrupt the pedestrian right-of-way accessed from a public street or alley: on primary streets. Ingress/egress shall comply with the Revised Standard Driveways Plan No. M- 1. Forward Movement. All access and circulation 11.59, adopted by the City Council. Refer to shall facilitate vehicles (including trucks and Section 11.23.070(F) (Vehicular Driveway Access) solid waste, emergency, and other public for ingress/egress standards related to service vehicles) entering and exiting a facility pedestrian-oriented uses. or lot without backing up into a public street, reentering a public right-of-way, or making other hazardous turning movements. 2. Turn-arounds. If such circulation is not possible, a turn-around area shall be provided, subject to the requirements of the City Fire Department or engineering division.

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Table 11.33-3 Parking Lot Standards D. Passenger Loading Areas. Public parking areas shall designate a passenger loading area for Ingress/Egress embarking and disembarking passengers from Max. 1 driveway/120 ft. parking lot Driveway Spacing ridesharing vehicles. Requirements: frontage Min. 75 ft. separation between 1. Passenger loading areas shall be located next Intersection Spacing intersection and driveway, or 0.75% to the primary pedestrian access from the frontage width; whichever is greater parking area to adjacent building(s). Driveway Width 20 ft. minimum 2. Passenger loading areas shall be designed to Height Clearance include a turn-out large enough to 7 feet 2 inches minimum required accommodate waiting vehicles equivalent to Minimum clearance for all parking lots and structures 0.5% of required parking for the project. Off-Site Parking Distance E. Plan Review. All common parking lots, including Land Uses Serving Children, location, dimensions, landscaping, and building Older Adults, Community 150 ft. max. from site access, shall be clearly defined on the proposed Assembly, or People with development plan (Administrative Plan Review, Disabilities Discretionary Plan Review, or standard application Non-Residential Uses 300 ft. max. from site site plan as applicable). Compact/Tandem Spaces Compact spaces permitted, max. F. Technical Design Requirements. Office Uses 25% of spaces 1. Maneuvering. Maneuvering areas shall be Industrial/Manufacturing Tandem and/or compact spaces designed consistent with Table 11.33-2 Uses permitted, max. 25% of spaces (Parking Dimension) and Diagrams A through Site Walls H. Street Frontage PL 24-inch-high solid wall required Front Setback Area, On-Site or 2. Ramps. Vehicular driveway ramps shall be 24-inch-high solid wall required NL/NM adjacent PL designed consistent with Table B. 6 ft. solid wall required with a max. 3. Surfacing. Parking lots shall be surfaced and NL/NM adjacent PL (1) up 8 ft.; except when finished grade difference is 6 ft. or greater maintained with cement concrete or asphaltic Street Frontage Adjacency concrete, a minimum of 3 inches in thickness, so as to eliminate dust or mud, and shall be 6-inch bumper required; securely Curb/Bumper Required installed so graded and drained to dispose of all Curb/Bumper Setback 3 ft. from any street PL surface water. Drainage shall be taken to the Required Lighting curb or gutter and away from buildings and Uniform 3 ft.: 1 ft. candles (average adjoining property. Lot Lighting to minimum) Max. 0.5 ft. candle at any point along Perimeter PL Lighting the perimeter PL 1. Rear or interior walls may be permitted to be up to 8 feet maximum when adjacent to a parking lot. Barbed wire is prohibited. PL = property line; NL = Neighborhood Low; NM = Neighborhood Medium

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Diagram A: Diagram B: Parallel Parking 1 Way Parallel Parking 2 Way

Diagram C: Diagram D: 30º Parking 45º Parking

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Diagram E: Diagram F: 60º Parking 90º Parking

Diagram G: Diagram H: Overlapped Herringbone Parking – Alternate Overlapped Herringbone Parking – Single Director Travel Aisles Aisles

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11.33.070 Parking Structure Guidelines

The following guidelines are applicable to all zones, F. Circulation. Vertical circulation (elevators and and should be applied to the design of freestanding stairs) shall be located on the primary pedestrian parking structures or where structures have a major corners and be highlighted architecturally so presence on the street if attached to other uses like a visitors can easily find and access these entry hotel, office, or multi-family residential building. points. A. Architectural Character. Whether public or private, G. Active Ground Floor Uses. On retail-oriented freestanding parking structures and integrated streets or building frontages, parking structures parking podiums should be treated as buildings shall incorporate active ground-floor uses along and follow the same principles as good building the street frontage of the garage. design. Providing an exterior façade composed of H. Lighting. Lighting fixtures in parking areas, high-quality materials that screen the underlying ingress/egress areas, and all internal circulation concrete structure will elevate the building’s areas shall be directed and shielded appropriately stature and contribute to the overall quality of to not illuminate surrounding properties. See South Gate’s architecture. standards in Table 11.33-3 (Parking Lot B. Architecturally Compatible. Parking structures Standards). should be compatible in architectural treatment 1. Building design shall integrate building- with the architecture of the buildings they serve. mounted lighting, consistent with the design C. Signage. Signage and wayfinding should be and character of the structure, to aid in lighting the following areas: integrated with the architecture of the parking  the pedestrian way, including areas along structure. primary or side streets D. External Design. Parking structures shall have an  pedestrian paths, including mid-block external skin designed to improve the building’s connections, from parking lot areas to the appearance over the basic concrete structure of building or street  parking structure entryways and lobbies ramps, walls, and columns. This can include

heavy-gage metal screen, precast concrete 2. All lighting fixtures, including building mounted panels, laminated glass, photovoltaic (solar) lighting and pedestrian fixtures, shall adhere panels, landscape features, architecturally to the standards of this code. interesting walls, or a combination of these features, see Figure 11.33-2. 3. Lighting fixtures in parking areas, ingress/egress areas, and all internal E. Sustainability. Parking structures should integrate circulation areas shall be directed and sustainable design features such as photovoltaic shielded appropriately to not illuminate panels (especially on the top parking deck), surrounding properties. renewable materials with proven longevity, and storm water treatment wherever possible. 4. See standards in Table 11.33-3 (Parking Lot Standards).

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11.33.080 Urban Mixed-Use Zone Requirements 11.33

In addition to the standards of Sections 11.33.030 2. All parking, including podium parking, at-grade (General Standards and Limitations) and 11.33.040 parking, and surface lots, should be set back (Required Parking by Land Use), the following from the street, behind an active building use. standards shall apply to development within the The intent of the parking setback is for the Urban Mixed-Use Zones. parking area and parked cars to be located A. Urban Mixed-Use Zone Character. Parking should away from view. generally be provided through a combination of 3. When architectural solutions are not possible off-street spaces behind buildings, on-street to screen a parking lot or structure, a customer spaces, and park-once/public parking. landscape screen, green screen, or street Parking should generally be hidden from view; screen should be used. The screen should be ideally, parking should be provided behind cohesively designed with the building or buildings, wrapped with active uses along the garage, and should also be visually consistent public frontages, or below-grade. with the existing or proposed streetscape. See B. Mixed-Use Parking Requirements. Table 11.33-4 Figure 11.33-3. (Mixed-Use Parking Requirements) establishes 4. A “street screen” of up to 3 feet in height is parking requirements for mixed-use developments. required along any right-of-way between at- Parking shall be provided on a generalized land grade parking and the sidewalk. Refer to use basis, and the applicant shall demonstrate the Chapter 11.60 (Definitions) for a description adequate provision of spaces per individual land of “street screen.” use. Aggregate number of parking spaces may be 5. If a garage has a well-designed exterior and/or reduced through a shared parking program per a building screen that includes active uses, it Section 11.33.110 (Trip Reduction Measures), does not need to be screened using dense administrative modification per Section 11.30.030 landscaping. (Administrative Modifications), or an Administrative D. Parking Access Standards. Permit per Section 11.33.020 (Applicability and Exemptions). 1. Access to parking should be primarily from side streets or alleys. If access from side C. Parking Setbacks. streets is not possible due to lot location 1. At-grade parking should be located at the rear and/or configuration, vehicular access shall half of the lot wherever possible. be constructed so as to minimize the disruption of the pedestrian right-of-way on Table 11.33-4 Mixed-Use Parking Requirements the primary streets. Land Use Required Guest 2. Parking lanes and connecting driveways shall Residential be comprehensively designed to facilitate

Efficiency/Studio 1.0 to 1.5 per unit, 0.15/unit internal lot circulation without backing up into assigned 0.2/unit a public street, reentering a public street, or 2- to 3-Bedroom Unit 2.0/unit, assigned making other hazardous turning movements. Senior Housing 0.8 per unit 0.3/unit 3. A safe and convenient zone in which vanpool Live/Work Units 2.0 per unit 0.15/unit and carpool vehicles may deliver or board Commercial Service 1.0 per 250 s.f. NA their passengers should be incorporated Retail 1.0 per 200 s.f. NA within the design of parking lots. Also, safe Food 1.0 per 100 s.f. NA and convenient access from the external Office 1.0 per 250 s.f. NA circulation system to bicycle parking facilities s.f. = square feet; NA = not applicable on-site should be incorporated. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 175 PARKING STANDARDS

4. Parking lot design should incorporate sidewalks 3. Surface parking lots should include ample shade or other designated pathways, allowing trees to reduce the heat island effect and mitigate pedestrians to follow direct and safe routes views from surrounding buildings and streets. from the external pedestrian circulation system 4. 24- to 48-inch box trees are preferred.

to each building in the development. F. Bicycle Parking 5. If determined necessary by the City to mitigate 1. Security. Only bicycles racks or bicycle storage the project’s impact, bus stop improvements lockers will be counted as Bicycle Parking. must be provided. The City will consult with local bus service providers to determine appropriate 2. Visibility. Bicycles or bicycle storage lockers improvements. When locating bus stops and/or should be easily visible from building planning building entrances, entrances must be entrances, security offices, lobbies, public designed to provide safe and efficient access to areas, and nearby walkways. nearby transit stations/stops. 3. Lighting. Bicycle parking areas should be E. Design Standards. adequately lit. 1. A minimum of 10% of every parking lot shall be 4. Convenience. Bicycle parking areas should devoted to landscape. not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic flow, and should be placed where riders can 2. Surface parking should be divided into smaller safely and easily dismount, and walk to landscaped lots or courts, with defined pedestrian building entrances. connections, landscaping, and shade trees.

Table 11.33-5 Bicycle Parking Requirements Land Use Minimum Notes Dwelling unit or 1.0 space for every 5 Fractions shall be live/work unit dwelling units rounded up to whole Commercial building 1.0 space for each 5,000 sf numbers. of building area Retail 1.0 space for each 7,500 sf of building area

Figure 11.33-2 Parking Structure Design Figure 11.33-3 Screened Parking Parking structures should be well designed so Parking lots should be generally hidden from views into that they contribute to a pleasant pedestrian the site. experience.

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11.33.090 Multi-Family Parking Requirements 11.33

This Section and Table 11.33-6 (Multi-Family Parking E. Driveway Guest Spaces. Driveways with a Standards) establish the standards for parking, length/depth of 18 feet or more may be counted driveways, and garages applicable to all multi-family as one guest parking space; they shall not count development in any zone (NM, TV, CC, CDR1, CDR2, toward required enclosed parking. UN, and MS Zones). F. Design and Materials. A. Location. Parking shall be provided as off-street 1. Metal carports with decking for roofs are residential spaces behind or within buildings. All prohibited. Any support posts for covered parking for residential uses shall be located on parking shall be located outside of the the same site as the residence they are intended designated area of the parking space and to serve, unless provided in permitted off-site cannot be counted as part of the required locations. Parking shall not be located within a parking stall width. required front or corner side setback. 2. The design and materials used for covered B. Garage Limitation. Parking of any type of regular- parking structures shall be compatible with use vehicle or equipment shall be limited to the design of the main structure on the designed, approved garages and driveways; property. parking or storage in any other area is prohibited. G. Decorative Features. Trees, lattice/trellis C. Street Access Restricted. Garage access directly structures, and/or decorative masonry walls shall from a public street for projects of five or more be incorporated as part of covered parking design units is prohibited. to minimize visual impact.

D. Alley Parking. Parking in an alley is prohibited.

Table 11.33-6 Multi-Family Parking Standards Minimum Requirements Efficiency/Studio 1.0 to 1.5 per unit

2 Bedrooms 2.0 per unit 2.0 per unit covered, plus 1.0 per unit 3 or More Bedrooms uncovered (can be assigned or unassigned) Second Dwelling Unit 1.0 per unit; see Chapter 11.43 Live/Work 2.15 per unit Maximum 1 space per unit may be located off- Off-Site Permitted site Driveway Requirements 10 ft.; 8 ft. permitted with approval of planning Minimum Width official based on hardship due to preexisting structure location Maximum Width 12 ft. Turning Radius 26 ft. for turn-in configurations Minimum Separation 5 ft. landscaped setback required from Unit

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11.33.100 NL Zone Parking Requirements

Table 11.33-7 (NL Zone Parking Standards) B. Residential Garage Exceptions. The requirement establishes the standards for parking, driveways, and for an enclosed garage per the standards of Table garages applicable to all land uses in the NL Zone. 11.33-1 (Minimum Required Parking by Land Use) shall not be imposed under any of the following A. Nonconforming Driveway Requirements. Legal circumstances: nonconforming properties built without garages may pave and make use of one driveway space, 1. Residential remodeling limited to a maximum 12 feet wide, within the front yard maximum addition of 100 square feet, such setback. Any planters, additional paved area, or as the addition of a bathroom or utility structures in the front yard setback area require room/laundry room. approval by the Director. No parking is permitted 2. Lot configuration, lot dimensions, or the in the front yard setback area except on the location of existing structures that make it approved driveway surface. impossible or impractical to construct an enclosed two-car garage. In such instances, a one-car garage may be authorized by the Director. 3. Where only a one-car garage is possible on the lot, the residential unit shall be limited to a maximum of three bedrooms.

Table 11.33-7 NL Zone Parking Standards Minimum Requirements Efficiency/Studio 1.0 to 1.5 per unit

2 to 4 Bedrooms 2.0 per unit 5 Bedrooms 3.0 per unit 6+ Bedrooms 3.0 per unit, plus 1 paved open space on-site Second Dwelling Unit 1.0 per unit; Chapter 11.43 Live/Work 2.15 per unit Driveway Requirements 10 feet; 8 feet permitted with approval of Minimum Width planning official based on hardship due to preexisting structure location Maximum Width 22 feet Turning Radius 26 feet for turn-in configurations

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11.33.110 Trip Reduction Measures 11.33

It is a goal of the City to provide for balanced parking requirement identified in item 1, integration of all transportation modes. To above. incrementally achieve this goal, all development is 5. The resulting parking supply and its location encouraged to implement measures to reduce identified within the boundaries established individual vehicle trips. The approaches presented in by the Special Requirements and Overlay this Section can be used to reduce required parking, Map, or as amended by the City. consolidate parking provisions, and reduce vehicle 6. As development/land use applications are trips in the City by supporting alternative modes of processed by the City, the required parking transportation. per the park-once provisions shall be applied, A. Shared Parking Approach. Shared parking plans and the applicant shall either provide the or facilities may be appropriate in certain areas of parking facility or pay an in-lieu fee to address the City to reduce the requirements for on-site the applicant’s fair share of the required parking for all land uses. The intent of shared parking. It shall be the City’s responsibility to parking is to allow for each property to generate monitor the number of parking spaces building area, land use activity, and open space available and the number committed to non- as required while grouping the parking facilities in residential space in the area. strategically dispersed locations to encourage B. Shared Parking Criteria. The number of off-street walking between businesses and destinations and parking spaces may be reduced, subject to the relieving individual properties of providing following criteria, and may require submittal of a potentially duplicative parking throughout the parking management plan. Required parking for identified area. any use may be reduced through approval of an Any proposal to establish a park-once program or administrative permit in conjunction with the other shared parking district shall include provisions for required permits associated with the land use. all the following standards: The following requirements shall be met for any 1. Calculation of the potential non-residential parking-reduction administrative permit: square feet of the development to be served 1. The parking serves special conditions such as and the corresponding amount of parking proximity to frequent transit service or special spaces required by the SGMC. characteristics of the population residing, 2. Analysis of the types of uses allowed in the working, or visiting the site. area and the projected number of vehicular 2. Proposed parking satisfies the requirements trips to the area. for the uses served, as can be demonstrated 3. Analysis of the projected number of vehicular through a parking management plan. trips to the area and what amount of those 3. Parking demand generated by the project trips can be eliminated because of the does not exceed capacity or result in a proximity of adjacent land uses. negative impact on the supply of off-street 4. Based on the above analyses, the number of parking in the surrounding area. vehicle trips identified as eliminated because 4. Mixed-Use Project. A parking reduction may be of the ability to visit other uses without granted when the reviewing authority needing to move the vehicle a second time determines that a reduction is justified based (what is referred to as “trip capture”). This on the characteristics of the uses and a amount shall be subtracted from the overall parking demand study using the Urban Land

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Institute’s accepted ratios and/or other to see it. Information shall include the appropriate source, as approved by the following: Director. The Director may require a parking i. Current maps, routes, and schedules for management plan, conducted by a licensed public transit serving the site; traffic engineer or other traffic professional. ii. Telephone numbers for referrals on C. Transit-Accessible Location. A transit-accessible transportation information, including location is any property within 0.25 mile (1,320 numbers for the regional ridesharing linear feet) of transit. Property developed as non- agency and local transit operators; residential, multi-family, or mixed-use may be iii. Ridesharing promotional material supplied granted a parking reduction where proposed as a by commuter-oriented organizations; transit-accessible location within 0.25 mile of iv. Bicycle route and facility information, local or regional mass transit lines or routes. A including regional/local bicycle maps and parking reduction may be administratively applied bicycle safety information; and through the development review process, subject v. A listing of facilities available for to a parking management plan submitted by the carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit applicant that justifies the reduction based on riders, and pedestrians. documented mass transportation use characteristics of patrons and employees of the 3. Preferential Parking for Carpool and Vanpool respective uses. Vehicles. Office/research and development uses and industrial/manufacturing use shall D. Trip Reduction Measures. All major non-residential provide a minimum of 10% of required parking development projects shall be required to as preferred parking for carpool and vanpool implement trip reduction measures to ensure the vehicles for employees. This shall be a adequate development of alternative minimum of one carpool/vanpool space per transportation facilities or programs, thereby development. See definition for “Preferential reducing demand for vehicular commute trips. Parking for Carpool and Vanpool Vehicles” in 1. Applicability. The provisions of this Section are Chapter 11.60 (Definitions). required for all major non-residential development projects: i. A statement of available preferential carpool/vanpool spaces for employees i. Non-residential development of 25,000 and a description of the method for square feet or more, obtaining such spaces shall be included ii. Non-residential portions of mixed-use on the required transportation information development projects exceeding 25,000 board. Spaces will be signed/striped as square feet of gross floor area, and demand warrants. iii. New non-residential construction and the ii. Bicycle Facilities. A bicycle parking facility expansion of an existing non-residential for bicycle racks or a fully enclosed space facility or use by more than 2,000 square or locker accessible only to the owner or feet. operator of the bicycle (to protect bikes 2. Information Center. A transportation from inclement weather) shall be information center, such as bulletin board, provided. Specific facilities and location display case, or kiosk, displaying (e.g., provision of racks, lockers, or locked transportation information shall be located room) shall be to the satisfaction of the where the greatest number of riders are likely City.

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11.33.120 Park-Once/Parking Districts 11.33

This Section establishes standards and requirements iv. The trip capture amount shall be subtracted for the Park-Once Program and the use of Parking from the overall parking requirement Districts within the City, which are exempt from the identified in 11.33.120 A1i, to determine the standards of Section 11.33.040 (Required Parking by resulting “parking supply” for the area. Land Use) of this Code, if the herein designated 2. As development/land use applications are conditions are met. processed by the City, the required parking per A. Park-Once Program. The Park-Once Program is the “Park-Once Program” provisions shall be intended to consolidate parking resources, relieve applied, and the applicant shall either provide the individual properties of providing potentially parking facility or pay an in-lieu fee to address the duplicative parking, reduce individual vehicle applicant’s fair share of the required parking in a trips, and group parking facilities in strategically facility. It shall be the City’s responsibility to dispersed locations to encourage walking monitor the number of parking spaces available between destinations. and the number committed to non-residential spaces in the area identified by the District The Park-Once Program area boundaries are boundaries. identified on the Special Requirements & Overlay Zones map (Overlay map).Each area will be allowed to B. Vehicle Parking District. Vehicle Parking Districts use a separate shared parking approach to address were formerly referred to as “Units of the needs of non-residential parking, within that area. Comprehensive Planned Facilities” under the previous Zoning Code. 1. Specific standards for each area have not been pre-established. Prior to utilizing the Park-Once A Vehicle Parking District shall be required to Program, the following analysis shall be provide the equivalent parking that is required by performed: Section 11.33.040 (Required Parking by Land Use), Table 11.33-1 (Minimum Required Parking i. Calculations shall be provided for the Park- by Land Use), and Table 11.33-4 (Mixed-Use Once Program area: Parking Requirements) unless requirements are  Potential non-residential square feet, and waived or amended as identified in this Section. the corresponding amount of parking 1. Southern Pacific Railroad District. Subject to spaces required by this Zoning Code. approval of the Southern Pacific Railroad, ii. The following analysis shall be provided for properties within the Southern Pacific Railroad the area: Right-of-Way Parking District, as identified on the Overlay map, shall be eligible to fulfill off-  Types of uses allowed. street parking requirements within the  Projected number of vehicle trips. Southern Pacific right-of-way subject to the  Projected number of vehicle trips that can following conditions: be eliminated because of the proximity of a. Beneficiaries to Facility. Beneficiaries to adjacent land uses. the Southern Pacific Railroad District shall iii. Based on the above analyses, “trip capture” be restricted to those who make a shall be identified. Trip capture describes the contribution to the established District. number of vehicle trips eliminated because of Said contribution shall be in an amount as the ability to visit other such uses without recommended by the Planning needing to move the vehicle a second time. Commission and as approved by the City

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Council, and shall be at least the pro rata share of the cost of the parking from which the beneficiary is being relieved. The contribution shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission annually. b. Impounding of Funds. All funds received pursuant to this Section shall be impounded and reserved for future acquisition for parking by whatever means. Funds spent for parking shall be used in the vicinity of the parcels benefiting hereunder in the event that the railroad parking referred to herein is no longer deemed feasible for use by the Planning Commission.

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11.33.130 AQMP/CO Plan Compliance 11.33

A. Rule 1501. New and existing non-residential development with 100 or more employees that

are subject to a 1.5 average vehicle ridership target by Rule 1501 may reduce the required off- street parking by from 20% to 40% from the standards of Section 11.33.040 (Required Parking by Land Use). B. Outdoor Event Plan. The operator of a major outdoor event shall submit a trip-reduction plan that shall apply to patrons and employees during the course of the event.

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NOISE CONTROL PROGRAM CHAPTER 11.34

Section 11.34.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.34.020 Applicability and Exemptions Section 11.34.030 Nuisance Finding Section 11.34.040 Terminology Section 11.34.050 Program Review Responsibility Section 11.34.060 Noise Control Officer (NCO) Section 11.34.070 Contracts and Products Section 11.34.080 Maximum Sound Levels by Noise Zone Section 11.34.090 Noise Activity Standards Section 11.34.100 Violations and Enforcement Section 11.34.110 Noise Variance Section 11.34.120 Appeals

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Section 11.34.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards and policies to control unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise and vibrations in the City of South Gate. It is the policy of the City to foster a quiet atmosphere for residential neighborhoods, and to implement programs aimed at reducing noise in all areas.

Section 11.34.020 Applicability and Exemptions

A. Applicability. The provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to noise generated in any zone, subject to the established standards and thresholds herein. B. Exemptions. The following activities shall be exempted from the provisions of this Chapter: 1. Alerting people to danger or emergencies, or sound related to the performance of emergency work. 2. Public safety or self-defense warning devices or alert systems. 3. Public and private playground and school ground activities, including athletic and school entertainment events. 4. Bells, chimes, or carillons while being used in conjunction with religious services.

Section 11.34.030 Nuisance Finding

Certain noise levels and vibrations are detrimental to the public health, welfare, and safety, and are contrary to the public interest. Therefore, creating, maintaining, or causing, or allowing to be created, maintained, or caused, any noise or vibration in excess of the Noise Control Program of this Chapter is a public nuisance and shall be punishable as such.

Section 11.34.040 Terminology

All terminology used in this Chapter is defined in Chapter 11.60 (Definitions) of this Zoning Code. In all cases, terminology shall have the same meaning as defined by applicable publications of the American National Standards Institute or its successor body.

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11.34.050 Program Review Responsibility

A. Universal Enforcement. The purpose and intent of this Chapter shall be upheld in all project and application review, and decisions by all departments shall, to the fullest extent, be consistent with the regulations in this Chapter. All departments shall cooperate with the Noise Control Officer (NCO) to the fullest extent in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. B. Project Approval. All projects shall be reviewed for consistency with this Chapter; the NCO shall be consulted prior to any project approval. C. Right of Review. The NCO has the right to review any project if nonconformance with this Chapter is a possible consequence of a project’s approval, and may request a department to review and report on the advisability of adding or modifying conditions of approval in order to mitigate or eliminate such nonconformance.

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11.34.060 Noise Control Officer (NCO) 11.34

The NCO or designee shall be in charge of v. Recommend to the City Council the administering the Noise Control Program. approval of contracts for the provision of technical and enforcement services. A. Duties. The NCO shall have the following duties related to the implementation and enforcement of vi. Consult with other appropriate agencies this Chapter and for the general purpose of noise regarding project standards or revisions, abatement and control: consistent with this Chapter. 1. Delegate appropriate functions to personnel 7. Project Review Responsibility. The following and to other departments, subject to the shall be done by the NCO for all noise- approval of the chief administrative officer. sensitive or noise-generating public and private projects: 2. Investigate and pursue violations of this Chapter. i. Review for compliance with the intent and provisions of this Chapter; 3. Conduct, or cause to be conducted, studies, research, and monitoring related to noise, ii. Recommend sound analysis that identifies including joint cooperative investigation with existing and projected noise sources and public or private agencies, and make associated sound levels; application for and accept grants. iii. Recommend usage of adequate measures 4. Conduct programs of public education to avoid violation of any provisions of this regarding noise abatement. Chapter; 5. Provide for training of field inspectors and iv. Inspect property and/or project other technical personnel concerned with documentation for compliance, subject to noise abatement in conformance with presentation of proper credentials and standards for technical qualifications, as owner/occupant permission; established by the State Office of Noise v. Complete noise inspections based on Control. probable-cause violation documentation, 6. Coordination and Cooperation: subject to obtaining a search warrant when permission is refused or cannot be i. Coordinate the noise control activities of obtained; all municipal departments. vi. Develop and recommend to the City ii. Cooperate, where practicable, with all Council or other City agency provisions appropriate state and federal agencies. regulating the use and operation of any iii. Cooperate, where practicable, with product, including the description of appropriate county and municipal maximum sound levels, but not in such a agencies. manner as to conflict with federal or state iv. Advise on the availability of low-noise- new product regulations; emissions products for replacement or vii. Prepare recommendations to be approved retrofit of existing or planned City-owned by the City Council for the designation and or operated equipment. enforcement of noise-sensitive activities in designated noise-sensitive zones;

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11.34.060 Noise Control Officer (NCO)

viii. Prepare recommendations based on noise survey data and analytical studies, to be approved by the City Council, for the designation of zones of similar ambient environmental noise within regions of generally consistent land use; zones shall be identified in terms of their day and nighttime ambient noise levels by the classifications given in Section 11.34.080 (Maximum Sound Levels by Noise Zone); ix. Review the noise impact of the zoning change by identifying existing and projected noise sources and the associated sound levels, and require usage of adequate measures on noise sources identified in Section 11.34.080 (Maximum Sound Levels by Noise Zone); and x. Upon receipt of a complaint from a citizen, the NCO, equipped with sound level measurement equipment outlined in Section 11.34.080(E) (Unit of Measure), shall investigate the complaint.

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11.34.070 Contracts and Products 11.34

A. Contracts. All City contracts, written agreements, purchase orders, and instruments that commit expenditure of funds shall include provisions requiring all equipment or activities that are subject to this Chapter be operated, constructed, conducted, and/or manufactured in compliance with the noise standards of this Chapter. B. Products. Federally certified low-noise emissions products shall be used in preference to any other product where economically feasible.

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11.34.080 Maximum Sound Levels by Noise Zone 11.34

A. Noise Zone Standards. Table 11.34-1 (Noise Zone B. Noise-Sensitive Zones. Creating or causing the Standards) establishes noise-level standards and creation of any noise disturbance within any temporary maximum standards applicable to land noise-sensitive zone, provided that conspicuous use categories by noise zone. No person shall signs are displayed indicating the presence of the make, cause, or allow noise that exceeds the zone, shall be prohibited. standards of Table 11.34-1, inclusive of the 1. Noise-sensitive zones shall be indicated by the ambient noise. These standards are inclusive of display of conspicuous signs in at least three all noise sources, including ambient noise, separate locations within 600 feet of the animals, equipment, firearms, people gatherings institution or facility. or parties, tools, vehicles, or other noise source resulting in temporary or sustained noise levels in C. Permitted Temporary Increase. Table 11.34-2 excess of the standards of Table 11.34-1 and establishes the maximum temporary noise level Table 11.34-2 (Permitted Temporary Noise Level increases permitted in any noise zone based on Increase). the duration of noise. D. Measurement of Noise. All noise standards shall be based on the actual measured ambient noise level, as measured at the closest adjoining property line between habitable parcels or at the nearest public right-of-way.

Table 11.34-1 Table 11.34-2 Noise Zone Standards Permitted Temporary Noise Level Increase Noise Standards Noise Permitted Maximum Zone Land Use Category Standard Time Period Increase Noise Duration

I Noise-Sensitive Area 45 dBA Anytime + 5 dBA 30 mins. per hour + 10 dBA 15 mins. per hour 50 dBA 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Residential Properties II (in any zone) + 12 dBA 10 mins. per hour 40 dBA 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. + 15 dBA 5 mins. per hour III Commercial Properties 55 dBA Anytime + 20 dBA 2 mins. per hour IV Industrial Properties 65 dBA Anytime dBA = A-weighted decibel Leq standard This table is consistent with Table N-5 of the South Gate General Plan Noise mins. = minutes Element. dBA = A-weighted decibel Leq standard

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11.34

E. Unit of Measure. The unit of measure shall be F. Location of Measure. designated as an A-weighted decibel (dBA), 1. Exterior Noise. Noise levels shall be measured equivalent continuous sound level (Leq) standard. in decibels at the property line of the receptor Noise shall be measured with a sound level meter property, and at least 4 feet above the ground that meets the standards of the American and 10 feet from the nearest structure or wall, National Standards Institute (Section S1.4-1979, where possible. Type 1 or Type 2). A calibration check shall be made of the instrument at the time any noise 2. Interior Noise. Interior noise shall be measure is made. measured within the building or structure, and at least 4 feet from any wall, ceiling, or floor nearest the noise source.

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11.34.090 Noise Activity Standards

Noise generated by the following acts is considered to E. Emergency Signaling Devices. The intentional be in violation of the noise standards of this Chapter. sounding of any outdoor emergency signaling device by public or private agencies shall be A. Street Sales. Offering, selling, or advertising limited to emergency purposes only, except under anything by shouting, outcry, playing music, or the following conditions. Testing shall be limited to other noise to attract attention within any the following: residential, commercial, or noise-sensitive zone of the City, excluding such activities at licensed 1. Testing between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., and shall sporting events, parades, fairs, circuses, or other not exceed 60 seconds. similar, licensed public entertainment events. 2. A maximum once per month testing of the B. Vibration. Vibration produced from the operation complete emergency signaling system. of any device or equipment shall not exceed a F. Personal Alarm Devices. Sounding of any exterior motion velocity of 0.01 inches per second over a burglar, fire, or automotive burglar alarm shall not range of 1 to 100 Hertz. exceed duration of 30 minutes and shall be C. Powered Model Vehicles. Operating of powered limited to emergency usage. model vehicles within a residential or noise- G. Refuse Collection Vehicles. Refuse collection sensitive zone is prohibited between the hours of vehicles shall not exceed 86 dBA when measured 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. at 50 feet from any point on the vehicle, and shall D. Stationary Nonemergency Signaling Devices. be limited to operating between 6 a.m. and 10 Sounding of any electronically amplified signal p.m. within 500 feet of a residential or noise- intended primarily for nonemergency purposes sensitive zone. shall be limited to 10 consecutive seconds in any hourly period; this standard shall not apply to religious worship uses.

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11.34.100 Violations and Enforcement 11.34

The NCO shall have primary responsibility, with such 3. If the gathering is not voluntarily dispersed assistance of the police department as may be and additional City personnel and/or law necessary or desirable, for the enforcement of this enforcement involvement is required to Chapter. The NCO may seek voluntary compliance by disperse the nuisance, the responsible way of warning, notice, or informational materials. party(ies) shall be jointly and severally liable for the following costs incurred by the City: A. Violations. Written notice shall be provided to the responsible party upon an initial violation of the i. The actual cost to the City for law provisions of this Chapter. Notice shall specify the enforcement services, excluding the initial timeframe for violation correction, if applicable, or response provided by the NCO or police timeframe for permit/variance application officer to abate any party noise violations. submittal. No further action shall be taken where ii. Damage to public property resulting from violations are voluntarily remedies prior to or after such law enforcement response. written violation notice. iii. Injuries to any NCO or law enforcement B. Misdemeanor. Any person violating any of the personnel involved in such law provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty enforcement response. of misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided for in Chapter D. Billing and Collection. The police department or 11.56 (Enforcement). Each day that such violation NCO shall calculate all costs and shall advise the is committed or permitted to continue shall Director of Finance. The responsible party(ies) constitute a separate offense and shall be shall be billed by the Director of Finance following punishable as such. receipt of the total cost. Payment shall be due and payable within 15 days of the billing date. If the C. Party Noise Violations. amount due is not paid, the City may collect the 1. Action may be taken as necessary to abate debt, as well as any fees and costs incurred in its any gathering or party of two or more people collection, pursuant to all applicable provisions of occurring on private property that violates the the law. noise thresholds of this Chapter, or is E. General Prohibition. Notwithstanding any other otherwise a threat to the public peace, health, provision of this Chapter or of the SGMC, and in safety, or welfare due to the magnitude of the addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any crowd, noise, traffic, disturbance or unruly person to willfully make, generate or continue, or behavior, and/or destruction of property cause to be made, generated or continued, any generated by the gathering. loud noise from any source that unreasonably 2. Notice of violation, orally and in writing, shall disturbs the peace and quiet of two or more be provided to the responsible party, property persons of normal sensitiveness who resides or owner, occupant, or legal guardian, who shall works in the area. be held liable for the cost of providing noise- 1. The factors which shall be considered in enforcement services. determining whether a violation of the provisions of this section exists shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

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(i) The volume of the noise; (vii) The density of inhabitation of the area from which the noise emanates; (ii) The intensity of the noise; (ix) The time of day or night the noise occurs; (iii) Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual; (x) The duration of the noise; (iv) Whether the origin of the noise is natural (xi) Whether the noise is recurrent, or unnatural; intermittent, or constant; (v) The volume and intensity of the (xii) Whether the noise is produced by background noise, if any; commercial or noncommercial activity; (vi) The proximity of the noise to residential (xii) Whether the noise is a consequence or sleeping facilities; expected result of an otherwise lawful use. (vii) The zoning classification of the area from which the noise emanates;

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11.34.110 Noise Variance 11.34

The owner or operator of a noise source that violates any of the provisions of this Chapter may file a variance application, consistent with the procedures of Chapter 11.51 (Permits and Procedures). A variance application shall detail the approved method of achieving maximum compliance and a time schedule for its accomplishment. In its determinations, the NCO shall consider the following: 1. The magnitude of nuisance caused by the offensive noise, 2. The uses of property within the area of impingement by the noise. 3. The time factors related to study, design, financing, and construction of remedial work. 4. The economic factors related to age and useful life of the equipment. 5. The general public interest, welfare, and safety.

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11.34.120 Appeals

Appeals of a Planning Commission decision regarding this Chapter may be made within 10 working days of such decisions. Appeals may be made to the City Council by filing a notice of appeal with the City Clerk. Appeal and noticing procedures shall proceed consistent with Chapter 11.51 (Permits and Procedures).

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CHAPTER 11.35

Section 11.35.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.35.020 Applicability and Exemptions Section 11.35.030 Applications Section 11.35.040 Approval Section 11.35.050 Findings Section 11.35.060 Appeal

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Section 11.35.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a procedure to request reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities seeking equal access to housing under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (the Acts) in the application of zoning laws and other land use regulations, policies, and procedures.

Section 11.35.020 Applicability and Exemptions

A. Applicability. A request for reasonable accommodation may be made by any person with a disability, his/her representative, or any entity when the application of a zoning law or other land use regulation, policy, or practice acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities. A person with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits or substantially limits one or more major life activities, anyone who is regarded as having such impairment, or anyone who has a record of such impairment. This Chapter is intended to apply to those persons who are defined as disabled under the Acts. A request for reasonable accommodation may include a modification or exception to the rules, standards, and/or practices for the siting, development, and/or use of housing or housing- related facilities that would eliminate or modify regulatory barriers to provide a person with a disability equal opportunity to housing of his/her choice. Requests for reasonable accommodation shall be made in the manner prescribed by Section 11.35.030 (Applications). B. Exemptions. The City’s reasonable accommodation process is administrative, and not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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11.35.030 Applications

A. Requests for reasonable accommodation shall be submitted on an application form provided by the Planning Division or in the form of a letter to the Director, and shall contain the following information: 1. The applicant’s name, address, and telephone number. 2. Address of the property for which the request is being made. 3. The current actual use of the property. 4. The Zoning Code provision, regulation, or policy from which reasonable accommodation is being requested. 5. Why the reasonable accommodation is necessary to make the specific property accessible to the individual. B. A review with other land use applications shall be made. If the project for which the request for reasonable accommodation is being made also requires some other discretionary approval, then the applicant shall file the information required by Section 11.35.030(A) (Applications) together for concurrent review with the application for discretionary approval.

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11.35.040 Approval 11.35

A. Director. Requests for reasonable accommodation shall be reviewed by the Director, or designee, if no approval is sought other than the request for reasonable accommodation. The Director shall make a written determination within 30 days and either grant, grant with modifications, or deny a request for reasonable accommodation in accordance with this Chapter. B. Other Review Authority. Requests for reasonable accommodation submitted for concurrent review with another discretionary land use application shall be reviewed by the authority reviewing the discretionary land use application. The written determination on whether to grant or deny the request for reasonable accommodation shall be made in compliance with the applicable review procedure for the discretionary review. The written determination to grant or deny the request for reasonable accommodation shall be made in accordance with this Chapter. C. Conditions of Approval. In granting a request for reasonable accommodation, the reviewing authority may impose any conditions of approval deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure that the reasonable accommodation complies with the findings required by this Chapter.

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11.35.050 Findings

A. The written decision to grant or deny a request for reasonable accommodation shall be consistent with the Acts and shall be based on consideration of the following factors: 1. Whether the housing that is the subject of the request will be used by an individual who is disabled under the Acts. 2. Whether the request for reasonable accommodation is necessary to make specific housing available to an individual with a disability under the Acts. 3. Whether the requested reasonable accommodation would impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City. 4. Whether the requested reasonable accommodation would require a fundamental alteration in the nature of a City program or law, including land use and zoning. 5. What the potential impact on surrounding uses would be. 6. What the physical attributes of the property and structures would be. 7. Consideration of alternative reasonable accommodations that may provide an equivalent level of benefit.

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11.35.060 Appeal 11.35

Thresholds triggering the requirements of this Chapter, for the applicable development types established by Section 11.32.020(A) (Applicability shall be subject to the appeal process as defined in Chapter 11.50 Administration.

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SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS CHAPTER 11.40

Section 11.40.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.40.020 Applicability Section 11.40.030 Automotive Sales/Services/Repair/Storage Section 11.40.040 Awnings and Canopies Section 11.40.050 Child Day Care Facilities Section 11.40.060 Community Assembly Section 11.40.070 Historic Resources Section 11.40.080 Hotels Section 11.40.090 Live/Work Units Section 11.40.100 Cyber Cafes Section 11.40.110 Gold, Semi-Precious, Precious Metal Buying Stores Section 11.40.120 Pawn Shop/Used Retail Sales Section 11.40.130 E-Cigarettes/Vapor/Smoke Shops/Hookah Section 11.40.140 Massage Establishments Section 11.40.150 Motels Section 11.40.160 Outdoor Dining/Seating Section 11.40.170 Personal Services, Fortune, Palm & Card Reader Section 11.40.180 Renewable Energy Systems Section 11.40.190 Single-Room-Occupancy Apartment Section 11.40.200 Tattoo/Body Modification Section 11.40.210 Temporary Construction Offices Section 11.40.220 Drive-Through Facilities Section 11.40.230 Water Conservation Section 11.40.240 Emergency Shelters

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Section 11.40.010 Purpose and Intent

The provisions of this Chapter establish operational and design standards applicable to specific permitted uses within the City. These provisions further regulate the establishment and operation of land uses to ensure safety and compatibility throughout South Gate.

Section 11.40.020 Applicability

The standards of this Chapter shall apply to the specific land uses or features addressed, as permitted, in any zone. Specific use standards of this Chapter are required in addition to the permit requirements and standards of the applicable zone.

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11.40.030 Automotive Sales/Services/Repair/Storage

The land uses listed under “Auto Sales/Repair Uses” C. Lighting. Any lights provided to illuminate any in any allowed land use table of this Zoning Code shall vehicle sales area, trailer sales area, boat sales be subject to the following operational and area, or similar use permitted by this Zoning Code development standards. shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from any premises upon which a dwelling unit is A. Surfacing. Any area used for vehicle sales or located. similar use shall be surfaced and maintained with cement concrete or asphaltic concrete, a D. Repair and Testing. Repairing, testing, or minimum of 3 inches in thickness, to eliminate rebuilding of any vehicle shall be restricted to dust or mud, and shall be so graded and drained between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., and to dispose of all surface water. Drainage shall be shall not exceed the ambient noise level by more taken to the curb or gutter and away from than 5 decibels. buildings and adjoining property.

B. Screening. A screening wall or fence is required in the following locations: 1. Residential-Adjacent Uses. Where auto sales/repair uses or a similar use is adjacent to an NL- or NM-zoned property, a minimum 6-foot-high solid masonry wall shall be installed along the NL/NM Zone adjacent property line, and a maximum of 8-foot wall is permitted. Within the required front setback of the residential property, the wall shall be reduced consistent with the property line site wall standards of the applicable zone; see Table 11.24-1 (RC Development Standards) or the Development Standards table for each zone. 2. Non-Residential Adjacent. A 6-foot-tall solid masonry wall shall be installed along the property line adjacent to any other use. A minimum 6-inch-high suitable concrete curb shall be securely installed and maintained a minimum of 3 feet from the wall where the area is used for parking or maintenance.

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11.40.040 Awnings and Canopies 11.40

The standards of this Section, along with the development and design standards provided in Chapter 11.23, apply to all awnings and canopies (awnings) used in conjunction with any land use in any zone. All awnings shall accentuate the character- defining features of a building, as follows: 1. Should be mounted to highlight architectural features, such as moldings, that may be found above the storefront. 2. Shall match the shape of the opening that they are shading. 3. Shall not conflict with the building’s proportions or with the shape of the openings that the awning or canopy. 4. Should not be of an odd shape; bubble/dome awnings are prohibited except where the shape of an opening requires a bubble/dome awning, or a historic precedent shows they were previously used on the building. 5. May be constructed of metal, wood, or fabric, subject to the approval of the Director. Lights that illuminate the pedestrian way beneath the awning shall be reviewed by the Director to determine if they are appropriate for their context. i. Lights may illuminate the storefront. ii. Internally illuminated awnings that glow are prohibited.

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11.40.050 Child Day Care Facilities

This Section establishes the standards for City review 3. The loading/unloading of vehicle occupants of child day care facilities, in conformance with state shall only occur on the driveway, a parking law and Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78, area approved by the Director, or the area including the limitations on the City’s authority to directly in front of the residence, and shall not regulate these facilities. unduly restrict traffic flows or result in pedestrian hazards. These standards apply in addition to all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and any 4. No swimming pool/spa shall be installed on requirements imposed by the California Department the site after establishment of the family day of Social Services through its facility licensing care facility, due to human safety procedures. Licensing by the California Department of considerations. Any pool/spa existing on the Social Services is required for all child day care site prior to application for approval of a family facilities. Evidence of the license shall be presented to day care facility shall be removed prior to the Planning Division prior to establishing any child establishment of the use, unless the Director day care facility. determines that adequate, secure separation exists between the pool/spa and the facilities A. Small Family Home Day Care. Small family home used by children. day care facilities are permitted residential uses, in all zones in which residential uses are 5. The facility shall not exceed the City’s noise permitted, as allowed by Health and Safety Code limits for residential uses, as established by Section 1597.44 et seq. Chapter 11.34 (Noise Control Program). B. Large Family Home Day Care. Large family home C. Day Care Centers. The following standards shall day care facilities, as allowed by Health and apply to day care centers: Safety Code Section 1597.465 et seq., shall be 1. Outdoor play space shall be provided at a permitted by administrative permit, in all zones in minimum of 75 square feet per child, and the which residential uses are permitted, subject to space shall not be located within 12 feet of a compliance with the following procedures and main structure on an adjacent lot. restrictions: 2. Fencing around the play space shall be 1. The large family home day care shall not be required to a height of 5 feet to limit entry and located within 300 feet of any other existing or provide safety. approved large family home day care, small family home day care, group home, or halfway 3. Outdoor lighting for play or instruction space house, measured property line to property shall be provided consistent with the line. standards of Section 11.30.050(F) (Building Lighting). 2. Off-street parking shall be provided at one space for each non-resident employee, in 4. Parking and loading facilities shall be provided addition to the parking spaces required for the for on-site vehicular pick-up and drop-off, in primary use, pursuant to Chapter 11.33 addition to the parking spaces required (Parking Standards). Parking requirements pursuant to Chapter 11.33 (Parking may be fulfilled through tandem parking in the Standards). driveway.

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5. The facility shall not exceed City noise limits for the applicable zone, as established by Chapter 11.34 (Noise Control Program). D. Day Care Appeals. An action regarding an administrative permit for a large family day care home may be appealed by the following: 1. The applicant, 2. A person owning or leasing real property within 100 feet of the subject property, or 3. The State Department of Health Services by filing a written appeal with the Director within 10 working days of the action. Upon the filing of an appeal, no action to exercise the permit may be taken until a final decision is made, subject to the decision authority found in Table 11.51-1 (Application and Review Authority). The appeal process shall be consistent with Section 11.50.040 (Appeals). E. Revocations. An administrative permit for a large family day care home may be revoked by the Director, consistent with the decision authority of Table 11.51-1 (Application and Review Authority).

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11.40.060 Community Assembly

This Section establishes the standards for all forms of A. Lot Coverage. Lot coverage or floor-to-area ratio of community assembly land uses. These standards the applicable zone shall not apply to community apply in addition to all other applicable provisions of assembly land uses. this Zoning Code and the applicable land use B. Development Standards. The following permissions of the zone. These standards apply to all development standards modify the development portions of the facility, including educational, standards of the applicable zone for community residential, secular, and nonsecular land uses assembly land uses. Where Table 11.40-1 included in the building or associated with the (Community Assembly Development Standards) property. does not specify, the development standard of the applicable zone shall govern.

Table 11.40-1 Community Assembly Development Standards Development Standards Standard Lot Configuration Lot Area Minimum Square 15,000 s.f. Footage (s.f.) None, lot coverage and floor-to-area ratio of Maximum Lot Coverage the applicable zone shall not apply Height Building Maximum Consistent with applicable zone 15 ft. greater than the maximum building height of the applicable zone, inclusive of Architectural Features secular and nonsecular icons, roof features, and other architectural elements Required Building Setbacks Street Property Line 15 ft.; parking prohibited in required setback (PL) area Interior/Rear PL Consistent with applicable zone; parking permitted in setback area NL/NM Zone Adjacent Non-residential building(s): 20 ft. PL Residential building: consistent with applicable zone Parking 1 space per 3 fixed seats or Minimum Required 1 space per 150 s.f. assembly area Site Walls 5 ft. solid masonry wall required along PL; Residential Adjacent PL wall prohibited in required setback area NL = Neighborhood Low; NM = Neighborhood Medium

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C. Required Access. The site shall be accessible from Table 11.40-2 Permitted Community Assembly a minimum of one public street with a minimum Land Use Signage roadway cross-section of 36 feet, composed of Maximum two parking lanes and two traffic lanes. Square Permitted Number Footage Location and D. Administrative Plan Review Required. All Sign Type Permitted (s.f.) Height community assembly uses shall submit an Identity Outside wall of 1, maximum 1 Administrative Plan Review as part of the permit Sign, 20 s.f. the main face used application. The Administrative Plan Review shall Attached building Ground- include a detailed site plan, all setbacks, building Identity 1, both faces mounted, Sign, 20 s.f. separations, location of signage, street/parking used maximum 6 Detached layout, landscaping, and building elevations. feet in height E. Signage. Permitted signage is established in Table 11.40-2 (Permitted Community Assembly Land Use Signage).

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11.40.070 Historic Resources

Any building or structure that is deemed eligible by the City or California; is officially listed on a local register, the California Register of Historical Resources, or the National Register of Historic Places; or is an official contributing resource within a designated historic district may, for historic preservation and adoptive re- use purposes, be permitted any land use (to be contained within the historic building/structure) subject to the prior review and approval of a CUP by the Planning Commission, if it is determined that the land use will do the following: 1. Be compatible with and not adversely impact the surrounding land uses. 2. Be a good adaptive re-use of the building for economic development purposes. 3. Not adversely impact the historical features of the interior or exterior of the building, nor adversely affect the historic setting of the building on the property based on the recommendations of the Historic Resources Commission. 4. Comply with all applicable Secretary of the Interior’s standards for historic preservation. 5. Not result in the building/structure being potentially at risk for removal from any local or state register or the National Register of Historic Places, or eliminate its eligibility to be listed in such registers, in the opinion of the Historic Resources Commission.

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11.40.080 Hotels 11.40

A. Permit Requirements. A CUP is required for any hotel land use. The CUP shall include a Discretionary Plan Review showing all exterior improvements and sufficient architectural plans to delineate all interior improvements for the facility. B. Included Uses. A hotel land use may include associated office, service, eating, liquor sales, and entertainment activities within the hotel parcel. C. Landscaping. A minimum of 10% of the developed area of the site shall be landscaped consistent with the Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance standards, adopted by reference by this Zoning Code.

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11.40.090 Live/Work Units

Live/work units, as permitted by the applicable zone, shall be consistent with all regulations and development standards of the zone, in addition to the following: 1. Live/work units shall have direct interior access between living and work spaces. 2. Work space shall be limited to the first/ground floor, and shall have a direct pedestrian entrance to the work space separate from the residential entrance.

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11.40.100 Cyber Cafes 11.40

The City has a moratorium on cyber cafes establishments as a primary stand-alone use. The use is permitted as an ancillary use when in conjunction of another primary use such as a reproduction or computer business.

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11.40.110 Gold, Semi-Precious, Precious Metal Buying Stores

Gold, Semi-Precious, Precious Metal Buying stores as 6. Each transaction shall be electronically sent to defined in this Code, and permitted by the applicable Police Department within 24 hours of the zone, shall be consistent with all regulations and transaction occurring, including a photograph of development standards of the zone, in addition to the each item so that the item(s) can be posted on following standards: the Police Departments website. 1. Applicant shall obtain zoning approval including 7. Merchant shall retain all records detailing all any discretionary permit approval, including transactions for one year. approval of hours of operation. 8. Security video shall be installed and operable on 2. Items shall be requires to be held for a period of site and videos shall be retained for a period of 90 10 working days before selling, shipping, melting days. or changing/modifying.

3. No licensee may receive any goods, unless the seller presents valid identification in the form of

the following:

a. A valid driver's license, a valid identification card, or current valid photo identification card issued by the state of residency of the person from whom the item was received. b. A passport of the United States c. A driver’s license by any state or Canada d. An identification card issued by any state e. An identification card issued by the United States f. A passport from any other country, in addition to any item of identification bearing an address g. Matrícula Consular de Alta Seguridad (MCAS) (Consular Identification Card), in addition to any of the above 4. No transaction with minors (18 years or younger) shall be permitted unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. 5. Business Owner/Applicant must submit an application to the Police Department for a criminal background check, including all employees prior to approval of use or commencing operation.

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11.40.120 Pawn Shop/Used Retail Sales 11.40

Pawn Shop Used Retail Sales stores as defined in this 8. No transaction with minors (18 years or younger) Code, and permitted by the applicable zone, shall be shall be permitted unless accompanied by a consistent with all regulations and development parent or guardian. standards of the zone, in addition to the following 9. No licensee may receive any goods from a person standards: of unsound mind or an intoxicated person. 1. For all transactions, the owner shall document 10. No licensee may receive any goods, unless the a complete and accurate description of each seller presents valid identification in the form of item including, but not limited to, any trademark, the following: identification number, serial number, model number, brand name, or other identifying a. A valid driver's license, a valid identification mark on such an item including the purchase card, or current valid photo identification card price, amount of money loaned upon, or pledged issued by the state of residency of the person there for. from whom the item was received 2. The maturity date of the transaction and the b. A passport of the United States amount due, including monthly and annual c. A driver’s license by any state or Canada interest rates and all pawn fees and charges. d. An identification card issued by any state 3. The signature of the person identified in the transaction. e. An identification card issued by the United States 4. Security video shall be installed and operable on site and videos shall be retained for a period of 90 f. A passport from any other country, in addition days. to any item of identification bearing an address 5. Each transaction shall be electronically sent to Police Department within 24 hours of the g. Matrícula Consular de Alta Seguridad (MCAS) transaction occurring, including a photograph of (Consular Identification Card), in addition to each item so that the item(s) can be posted on any of the above the Police Departments website. 11. No licensee may receive any item of property that 6. Merchant shall retain all records detailing all possesses an altered or obliterated serial number transactions for one year. or operation identification number or any item of property that has had its serial number removed. 7. Business owner shall provide a receipt to the party identified in every reportable transaction and 12. No person may pawn, pledge, sell, consign, leave, must maintain a duplicate of that receipt for three or deposit any article of property not their own (3) years. whether with permission or without. 13. No person may pawn, pledge, sell, consign, leave, or deposit any article of property with a false or fictitious name, nor give a false date of birth, out of date address of residence or telephone number; nor present a false or altered identification, or the identification of another.

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11.40.130 E-Cigarettes/Vapor/Smoke Shops/Hookah

E-cigarettes/vapor/smoke shops/hookah stores as 10. Uniformed security guard(s) shall be provided as defined in this Code, and permitted by the applicable deemed necessary by the Chief of Police or zone, shall be consistent with all regulations and designee. development standards of the zone, in addition to the 11. Window coverings shall not prevent visibility of the following standards: interior of the tenant space from the exterior of 1. Sales to minors (18 years or younger) shall be the premises during operating hours. All proposed prohibited and minors are not permitted within window tint shall be approved in advance by the any area of the business where the smoking or Community Development Department. tobacco or other substances is allowed. 12. Adequate ventilation shall be provided for the 2. Photograph identification shall be required when heating of coals in accordance with all necessary to verify age of consumer. requirements of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, or other required state or federal 3. Any E-cigarettes/vapor/smoke shops/hookah laws. shall be located a minimum 1,000 foot radius from any other similar E- cigarette/vapor/smoke/hookah shop use. 4. E-cigarettes/vapor/smoke shops/hookah land uses shall not be located within a 1,500 foot radius of a public or private school, parks, playgrounds, church or place of worship, or any sensitive users. 5. E-cigarettes/vapor/smoke shops/hookah shall be located in an established regional shopping center of two (2) acres or more. 6. All business activities shall be conducted completely within the building. Outdoor barbeques, braziers and lighting coals are prohibited. 7. No admittance fee, cover charge or minimum payment, as a condition of entry, is allowed. 8. Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be subject to a CUP. Live entertainment, including but not limited to singers, 9. DJs, dancers, or comedians or amusement devices, shall be subject to a CUP.

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11.40.140 Massage Establishments 11.40

All massage establishments shall be subject to the 1. Adult-oriented business requirements of this Section. The term “massage 2. Other massage establishment establishment” is defined by Chapter 11.60 (Definitions). 3. Existing educational institution used by minors A. Applicability. The provisions of this Section are 4. Park applicable to any and all “massage 5. Playground establishments,” which include the following: 6. Church/place of worship 1. The opening or commencement of any massage establishment. 7. Non-commercial establishment operated by bona fide religious organizations (hereinafter 2. The conversion of any other existing business referred to as “sensitive use”) to a massage establishment, as defined herein. D. Prior Legality. Any legally established massage establishment shall not be deemed in violation of 3. The addition of a massage establishment to Section 11.40.100(C) (Location Requirements) any other existing business. due to the subsequent establishment of any listed 4. The relocation of any existing massage sensitive use within the required 1,000-foot establishment. separation. B. Massage Establishment License Required. The E. Nonconforming Uses. Any existing massage operator of the business shall obtain a massage establishment shall be subject to the establishment license pursuant to the provisions nonconforming triggers and provisions of Chapter of Title 2, and its staff members who administer 11.55 (Nonconforming Uses and Buildings) if massages shall obtain a massage technician made to be in violation of this Zoning Code by the permit. Any individual employee or service adoption or amendment of this Code. provider who is an independent contractor or for F. Prevailing Regulations. If any City ordinance or any which the operator of the business collects a fee part thereof is found in conflict with the provisions or receives compensation for permitting the use of of this Section, the provisions of this Section shall the premises shall also obtain a City business apply. license. C. Locational Requirements. A minimum separation of a 300 foot radius is required between any massage establishment and any of the following land uses. The radius shall be measured from all property line or lease line of the massage establishment and the following:

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11.40.150 Motels

All motels shall be subject to the requirements of this B. Development Standards. The development Section. standards of Table 11.40-3 (Motel Development Standards) and this Section shall be required of A. Permit Required. All motel land uses shall be all motel land uses. subject to the permit requirements of the applicable zone. Where permitted, a motel shall require a CUP.

Table 11.40-3 Motel Development Standards RC Zone Lot Area Minimum 15,000 square feet Lot Coverage Maximum 0.50% Required Landscaping 10% of site; 4% of requirement Minimum shall be within the parking area Unit Size Minimum Guest Unit 300 square feet Minimum Manager Unit (1) 650 square feet Note: (1) Maximum of one manager’s unit; may include a kitchen facility.

C. Transient Motel Conditions of Approval. In D. Residential Motel Conditions of Approval. In addition to all standards of Section 11.40.150(B), addition to all standards of Section 11.40.150(B), the following conditions of approval shall apply to the following conditions of approval shall apply to all CUPs for transient motel land uses: all CUPs for all residential motel land uses:

1. All units on the site shall be serviced by 1. All units shall provide a kitchen sink; utility common utility meters, not individual utility services to attach cooking appliances and meters. refrigeration; a separate closet; and a 2. Signage shall be posted, limited to one sign, separate bathroom containing a sink, toilet, notifying prospective guests of the 30-day and bathtub or shower. occupancy limit, and that units shall not be 2. If converted, all units shall be converted into offered for rent by the month. residential motel units. 3. A register shall be maintained, as required by 3. Separate mailbox facilities may be provided Chapter 7.60 of Title 7 of the SGMC. for individual units. 4. Occupancy of all guest rooms shall be limited to a maximum of 30 days.

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4. A maximum of one sign advertising the units for rent may be permitted, subject to the following standards: i. Maximum sign area: 12 square feet ii. Minimum height clearance: 8 feet iii. Subject to City review and shall comply with all signage standards 5. Tenant occupancy for a period in excess of 30 days shall require the use of a written contract. 6. A prohibition on occupancy, by written tenancy contract, of all units for a period of less than 30 days. 7. Application for a CUP for a residential motel shall include the following: i. A copy of the written contract of tenancy requiring occupancy for a period in excess of 30 days. ii. A standards inspection report, completed by the Building and Safety Department, prior to any action taken on the CUP.

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11.40.160 Outdoor Dining/Seating

The standards of this Section shall apply to all outdoor 3. Cooking within an outdoor dining area may be dining and seating provided in conjunction with any permitted with a CUP. land use in any zone. Outdoor dining/seating shall be 4. The hours of operation shall be limited to the located, developed, and operated in compliance with hours of operation of the associated land use. Section 11.23.070(E) (Outdoor Dining), Section 11.40.160 (Outdoor Dining and Seating) and the 5. Illumination shall be installed to prevent glare following standards. onto, or direct illumination of, any adjacent residential property or use. A. Zone Requirements. Outdoor dining/seating may be permitted in conjunction with any land use 6. All outdoor dining areas shall include a subject to the permit requirements of the landscape component, which may be in the applicable zone. form of planter boxes, plants used as dividing fencing, and/or permanent vegetation. B. Location Requirements. Outdoor dining areas shall be located directly adjacent to the 7. Outdoor dining areas serving alcoholic associated land use. beverages shall meet, and be in compliance with, the requirements of Chapter 11.42 1. When located adjacent to a residential use, (Alcoholic Beverage Sales) and the state’s provisions shall be made to minimize noise, Alcohol Beverage Control Board. light, and odor impacts on the adjacent residential use. This may include a sound- 8. Reasonable volumes of amplified sound or buffering acoustic wall and/or separation by a background music is not prohibited within the physical barrier to define the limits of the outdoor dining area provided there is no outdoor dining space. Design and adequacy of impact to adjacent uses (i.e., residential). these features shall be subject to Director 9. No structure or enclosure to accommodate approval, in conjunction with the required the storage of refuse or recycling shall be built permit. or placed on or adjacent to the outdoor dining C. Operating Requirements. area. 1. All outdoor dining/seating areas shall D. Public Right-of-Way Encroachments. The outdoor maintain a minimum depth of 5 feet if dining/seating area and an associated awning screened, marked, or enclosed by a wall, may be permitted to encroach into the public fence, or planting. right-of-way, subject to Public Works Department review and permitting approval. 2. A wall, fence, or planting feature to mark or screen the outdoor dining/seating area is 1. A minimum of 6 feet clear shall be maintained permitted but not required. Where used, the between the right-of-way back of curb and any maximum height of the wall/fence/planting encroaching feature or element of the outdoor feature shall not exceed 42 inches, except dining/seating area or awning. when located adjacent to a residential use, the wall may be permitted up to 7 feet if it is a transparent or clear material.

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2. Associated awnings shall be located a minimum of 8 feet above the sidewalk; awnings shall not obstruct or prevent the placement of street trees or other improvements within the public right-of-way. Awnings shall not have permanent footings. 3. All encroachments shall be subject to a recorded encroachment permit. E. Design Compatibility. Outdoor dining areas and associated structural elements, awnings, covers, furniture, umbrellas, or other physical elements shall be compatible with the overall design of the main structure and the following: 1. The use of awnings, plants, umbrellas, and other human-scale elements are encouraged to enhance the pedestrian experience, if applicable. 2. The relationship of outdoor dining areas to churches, hospitals, schools, and residential uses shall be considered by the Director. Site design should be used to eliminate potential impacts related to glare, light, loitering, and noise. 3. Outdoor dining areas shall not inhibit vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow.

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11.40.170 Personal Services, Fortune, Palm & Card Reader

The standards of this Section are applicable to any future-telling, spirit communication, extra-sensory perception, and other similar services as defined in Chapter 11.60 (Definitions), where the use is specifically allowed. A. Annual Record Check Required. An annual police record check shall be made on the applicant and all employees of the establishment. B. Separation of Uses Required. Any use shall be located a minimum of 600 feet from any other similar use. C. Permissive Conditions. Table 11.21-3 (Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones) identifies future-telling, spirit communication, extra-sensory perception, and other similar services as a permitted use within the CDR1, CDR2, UN and MS Zones.

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11.40.180 Renewable Energy Systems 11.40

The City promotes the use of alternative energy 2. Height. Renewable energy systems may be sources, such as renewable energy systems, to allowed mounted to a building, structure, or reduce demand on the regional energy grid. roof. The height shall not exceed 15 feet from the base/mount of the unit to the top of the This Section establishes design and operational unit (including blade length in vertical standards for permitting and installation of renewable position, where applicable). energy systems. The standards of this Section shall apply to the installation and renewal of permits for all a. Solar panels shall be limited to a renewable energy systems, public and private. All maximum height of 5 feet from the renewable energy systems shall be subject to base/mount of the unit. Solar panels shall Administrative Plan Review to ensure compliance with be permitted, subject to a CUP, in the standards of this Section. conjunction with carports and garages in parking areas in all zones. A. Measurements. All measurements, setbacks, and provisions of this Section shall apply to any b. Additional height encroachments may be portion of the renewable energy system. Where permitted through a CUP where adjacency devices include moving parts, the measurement conditions prevent a renewable energy shall be taken from the outermost edge of the system within the 15-foot height limitation moving portions of the device. to function properly. B. Development Standards. The following 3. Size/Coverage. A renewable energy system, or requirements shall apply to all renewable energy group of systems, shall not exceed 30% area systems based on the type of system and coverage of the surface to which the system is applicable performance standards. mounted; additional area coverage may be permitted through a CUP. 1. Setbacks. All renewable energy systems mounted to a building or structure shall be 4. Noise. All renewable energy systems shall be subject to the required setbacks of the operated in such a manner that they do not applicable zone, except as modified below: exceed the City’s noise standards, found in Chapter 11.34 (Noise Control Program) of this a. There shall be a minimum 10-foot setback Zoning Code. from any street frontage or right-of-way. 5. Design. The following measures shall be b. Encroachments may be allowed for proper followed to minimize the visual impact of a function of the renewable energy system; renewable energy system: no portion of the system shall be less than 2 feet from any interior property line. a. Systems shall be white, grey, or other non- obtrusive color. Solar systems shall be c. Stand-alone ground-mounted renewable exempt from the color requirements. energy systems are subject to a CUP and appropriate public hearings in the NL, NM, IF, LI, M2, and M3 Zones.

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b. Design of non-solar/non-wind systems D. Non-Operation. The project owner shall post a shall complement the design of the bond, lien contract agreement, cash deposit, or associated building or structure. other form of surety acceptable to the Director, sufficient to allow for the removal of non- c. Removal of existing vegetation shall be operational renewable energy system(s). minimized. 1. Any non-operational renewable energy system, d. Any accessory structure shall be painted or any system not in compliance with the or otherwise visually treated to blend with provisions of this Section, shall be removed the surroundings. within 12 months of non-operation or citation e. A structure shall be non-reflective in all by the City. Violations and abatement areas possible to blend with the procedures shall comply with Chapter 11.56 surroundings. (Enforcement). 6. Security Fencing. Public access shall be restricted through the use of a fence with locked gates, non-climbable towers, or other suitable methods. C. System Review. All renewable energy systems shall have adequate plans during application and Administrative Plan Review through the Building and Safety Department to specifically address all of the following information. The applicant shall submit the following: 1. Standard drawings to demonstrate compliance with the latest version of the California Building Code. 2. Line drawings of electrical components of the renewable energy system in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the applicable electrical code. 3. Plan and elevation diagram of the renewable energy system and placement showing compliance with the standards of this Section and the applicable zone. 4. Plans specifying the renewable energy system’s manufacturer, model, power rating, and blade dimensions (where applicable).

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11.40.190 Single-Room-Occupancy Apartment 11.40

Single-room-occupancy apartments shall be limited to a maximum of 20 units and shall be consistent with the applicable zone regulations and the following minimum requirements: 1. Occupancy shall be limited to a maximum of one person per room. 2. A full community kitchen and laundry facility shall be part of each building. 3. The laundry facility shall provide a minimum of one clothes washer and one clothes dryer per six units. 4. Each unit shall include a private interior kitchenette, bathroom, and closet. 5. Each unit shall be equipped with “hardwired” smoke detectors with battery backup. 6. Utilities for the apartment building shall be underground. 7. The electric and telephone utilities for each unit shall be metered separately; the meters for gas, water, and sewer services, and for trash pick-up shall be for the entire building. 8. The minimum distance from a bus line or major arterial shall be 1,000 feet. 9. Each unit shall be contracted on a 1-year lease of occupancy. 10. The building shall be operated by a certified nonprofit organization under contract with the City to provide housing for low- and very-low-income residents. 11. The property shall include on-site management. 12. All development standards applicable to the zone related to height, setbacks, building separation, floor area ratio, and lot coverage shall be adhered to.

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11.40.200 Tattoo / Body Modification

Every tattoo/body modification establishment shall be subject to the following, in addition to all other requirements of the law: 1. A minimum separation of a 500 foot radius is required between any other tattoo/body modification establishment and any school (public or private). The radius shall be measured from all property lines or lease line of the properties involved. 2. Live animals, except for service animals, shall not be allowed on the premises. 3. Temporary or mobile establishments or events are not authorized by this Section. 4. The applicant/operator of the establishment shall also comply with all applicable state and local laws, including Health and Safety Code Sections 119300 et seq. (California Safe Body Art Act) and Penal Code Section 653.

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11.40.210 Temporary Construction Offices 11.40

Temporary structures may be permitted for sales, operation, or construction management during construction, per the standards below. A. Types of Structures. Temporary structures for use during construction of new development shall be limited to mobile trailers, one mobile home, or a temporary structure used as a temporary sales office. B. Limited Services. Temporary structures shall not have sewer, water, electricity, or any other utility connections, except as permitted by paragraphs (C) and (D) of this Section. C. Residential Construction. The Director may issue a temporary permit for occupancy of a trailer on a residential lot not in a trailer park for a maximum period of 60 days; such permit shall not be issued more than three times in any 12- month period. The use of the trailer shall be limited to temporary occupancy during construction/reconstruction of an on-site residence; temporary utility connections may be allowed through a temporary occupancy permit. D. Major Construction Projects. For major new residential or non-residential construction projects of more than 1 acre, on-site temporary structures for construction management and sales shall be allowed. Structures may have utility connections for use during construction of the project; all temporary structures shall be removed within 30 days of cessation of work or project completion.

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11.40.220 Drive-Through Facilities

The regulations in this Section allow for drive-through B. Development Standards. The following facilities by reducing the negative impacts they may requirements shall apply to all drive-through create. The purposes of this Section are to: facilities:  Reduce noise, lighting, and visual impacts on 1. Stacking Space. There shall be, at a minimum, abutting uses, particularly residential uses; 150 feet of stacking space for a single lane, measured from the service window to the  Promote safer and more efficient on-site entry into the drive-through lane. Non-food vehicular and pedestrian circulation; and and non-beverage businesses may reduce the  Reduce conflicts between stacked vehicles stacking space to a minimum of 80 feet. and traffic on adjacent streets. 2. Driveways. Entry and exit driveways shall be a The regulations of this Section apply to all uses with minimum of 40 feet from a corner drive-through facilities, including new developments, intersection. addition of drive-through facilities to existing 3. Landscaping along a Street. Drive-through developments, and the relocation of an existing lanes located adjacent to a street shall facility. provide a minimum 10-foot landscaped width A. Required Findings. A use permit for a drive-up between the drive-through lane and the street window or for a remote teller shall not be right-of-way. approved unless the appropriate authority finds 4. Drive-Through Lanes. Drive-through lanes that: must be clearly identified through the use of 1. The design and location of the facility and striping, landscaping, and signs. stacking lane will not contribute to increased 5. Voice Amplification Equipment. Service congestion on public or private streets windows with amplified sound shall be adjacent to the subject property, and regulated to be consistent with the provisions 2. The design and location of the facility and of Chapter 11.34 (Noise Control Program). stacking lane will not impede access to or exit Adequate landscaping and solid fencing shall from the parking lot serving the facility, nor be installed to control the effects of noise impair normal circulation within the parking from facility operations, particularly adjacent to a residential use or zone. lot.

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11.40.230 Water Conservation 11.40

The reuse of water is highly encouraged for all developments where such is feasible. Where installed, facilities shall be properly maintained to prevent off- site drainage and ensure proper use. Water reuse facilities may include the following: 1. Site plumbing for reclaimed or gray water resources. 2. On-site capture and reuse of rain water and irrigation water. 3. Living roofs with proper drainage and capture design. All water conservation methods or facilities shall be architecturally integrated into the primary building or dwelling, and shielded as appropriate.

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11.40.240 Emergency Shelters

Consistent with Government Code Sections 65582, 65583(a), and 65589.5, all California cities are required to identify a zone in which to permit emergency shelters by right. Ordinance 2322 contains development standards for emergency shelters and created an overlay where shelters are permitted. The Light Industrial Overlay Zone was established by Ordinance 2322 and is identified on the zoning and special requirements and overlay maps. In addition, the following operational standards shall apply: 1. The shelter shall be available to residents for no more than 6 months in any consecutive twelve month period. During that time, staff and services shall be provided to assist residents to obtain permanent shelter and income. 2. Adequate external lighting shall be provided for security purposes, consistent with this Zoning Code. The lighting shall be stationary, directed away from adjacent properties and public rights- of-way, and of an intensity compatible with the neighborhood. 3. On-site management of the facility shall be required during all hours of operation. 4. The emergency shelter provider/operator shall have a written management plan consisting of, as applicable, provisions for staff training; neighborhood outreach; security; screening of residents to ensure compatibility with services provided at the facility; and training, counseling, and treatment programs for residents.

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ADULT-ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENTS CHAPTER 11.41

Section 11.41.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.41.020 Applicability Section 11.41.030 Nuisance and Unlawful Acts Section 11.41.040 Permit and License Requirements Section 11.41.050 Establishment Standards Section 11.41.060 Nonconforming Adult-Oriented Businesses Section 11.41.070 Adult-Oriented Business Regulatory Permit

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Section 11.41.010 Purpose and Intent

This Chapter establishes reasonable and uniform regulation for adult-oriented businesses and establishments within the City. The City recognizes the potential for blight and deterioration in areas where a concentration of adult-oriented businesses occur. The City also recognizes that adult-oriented businesses are afforded constitutional protection as protected speech under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article 1 of the State of California Constitution. As such, special zoning regulations applicable to adult-oriented businesses are necessary to protect the integrity of the City’s residential neighborhoods and commercial base without discriminating against the free speech rights afforded to adult businesses.

Section 11.41.020 Applicability

A. Applicable Activities. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all the following adult-oriented business activities: 1. The establishment, opening, or commencement of any adult-oriented business. 2. The conversion of an existing business, whether or not a current adult-oriented business, to any adult- oriented business defined in this Zoning Code. 3. The addition of any of the adult-oriented businesses defined herein to any other existing business or adult-oriented business. 4. The relocation of any adult-oriented business. B. Areas Conditionally Permitted. Table 11.21-3 (Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones) and Table 11.21-4 (Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses) identifies adult-oriented business as a permitted use within the IF, M-2, and M-3 Zones. C. Exemptions. This Chapter shall not apply to the following businesses or activities: 1. Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, or physical therapists duly licensed to practice their respective professions in the state. 2. Electrolysis treatment by a licensed operator of electrolysis equipment. D. Conflicts. The provisions of this Chapter shall prevail should any regulatory conflicts arise between this Chapter and any other section of this Code.

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11.41.030 Nuisance and Unlawful Acts

Any adult-oriented business operated, conducted, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this Chapter or the SGMC shall be deemed an unlawful public nuisance. Additionally, the standards and actions contained in this Chapter shall be applicable to all adult-oriented businesses. The City maintains the right provided by law to commence abatement and removal of the nuisance, and may seek legal and monetary relief related to such actions. Any abatement may be in addition to or in lieu of prosecuting a criminal action as provided by law. The City may prevent any person from operating, conducting, or maintaining an adult-oriented business contrary to the SGMC.

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11.41.040 Permit and License Requirements 11.41

A. Permits Required. All adult-oriented business applications related to any activity identified in Section 11.41.020 shall be required to apply for and obtain an adult-oriented regulatory permit issued by the City, subject to the provisions of this Chapter. Any adult-oriented business use, activity, or development that does not meet the intent and standards of this Chapter shall not be permitted. An adult-oriented business shall not be established, or a building permit approved, prior to approval of all City licenses, requirements and/or permits. B. Business License Required. A City business licenses shall be required for all the following individuals involved in an adult-oriented business prior to the operation of or any activities at the use: 1. The operator of the adult-oriented business is required to obtain an adult-oriented business regulatory permit. 2. Each individual employee or service provider employed directly by, or operating as an independent contractor who collects a fee or receives compensation for, the adult-oriented business is required to obtain an adult- oriented business employee permit. C. Unlawful Acts. It is unlawful for any person to operate an adult-oriented business, employ a person, or perform/provide services as an employee of an adult-oriented use without being issued or maintaining a current and valid City- issued adult-oriented business regulatory permit or adult-oriented business employee permit, as applicable.

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11.41.050 Establishment Standards

All adult-oriented businesses shall be limited by the B. Indoor Activities. All non-parking activities related definitions of the applicable uses outlined in Chapter to the operation of an adult-oriented business 11.60 (Definitions) and subject to the regulations of shall be conducted within an enclosed building this Chapter. and shall not be visible from any on-site parking or adjacent property. Exposure of any specified A. Location. The regulated distances of this Chapter anatomical areas outside of the primary enclosed shall be measured between the nearest property building, including employees entering and exiting line of the proposed adult-oriented business and for work purposes, shall be strictly prohibited. the nearest property line defining the Residential Neighborhood Zone or other restricted land use, C. Zoning Compliance. Adult-oriented businesses as measured along a straight line extended shall comply with all the regulations of the between the two points. applicable zone. 1. No adult-oriented business shall be located D. Reverse Compliance. Establishment of a sensitive within 1,000 a foot radius of the following: use within 1,500 feet, or establishment of a non- legal adult-oriented business within 1,000 feet, of i. Any NL, NM, CV, or OS (Neighborhood, a legally established adult-oriented business shall Civic or Open Space) Zoned property. not affect the status of the legally established ii. Any other adult use or any massage adult-oriented business. establishment.

2. No adult-oriented business shall be located within a 1,000 foot radius of the following: i. Any existing educational institution used by minors ii. Any park, playground, or tot-lot iii. Any place of worship iv. Any community assembly use where minors gather v. Any non-commercial establishment operated by a non-profit religious organization The above-stated uses shall hereinafter be referred to as “sensitive uses.”

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11.41.060 Nonconforming Adult-Oriented Businesses 11.41

Any nonconforming adult-oriented business that does not conform to the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to the following conditions and Section 11.55 Nonconforming Uses and Buildings. See “Nonconforming Use” in Chapter 11.60 (Definitions) for clarification. A. Continued Operation Limit. Currently established nonconforming adult-oriented business shall be permitted to continue operation for 3 years from the effective date of this Zoning Code, unless otherwise terminated sooner. B. Abandonment. The discontinuation or abandonment of the nonconforming adult- oriented business for 6 months or 180 days, for any reason other than legitimate maintenance, shall result in loss of the nonconforming status, and any future use of the building or property shall be required to conform with the provisions of this Chapter. C. Limited Operation. Nonconforming adult-oriented businesses shall not be permitted to increase, enlarge, extend, or alter the building or use, unless alterations bring the use into conformance with this Code or as defined in Chapter 11.55.

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11.41.070 Adult-Oriented Business Regulatory Permit

A. Permit Required. An adult-oriented business ii. Corporation or limited liability company regulatory permit is required for all adult-oriented ownership: Complete name; date of businesses and shall be required regardless of incorporation or formation; evidence of applicant possession of other types of state or City good standing under the laws of permits or licenses. California; capacities of all officers, directors, managers, and managing B. Permit Fee. Every application and renewal members; the name and address of the application shall be accompanied by an registered agent for service of process; application filing fee that shall not be refundable. and the federal taxpayer identification C. Minimum Permit Requirements. Every person who number. proposes to maintain, operate, or conduct an 6. All the following personal information adult-oriented business in the City shall file an concerning the applicant: application with the business license division; the application shall include the following information: i. A complete set of fingerprints of the applicant(s) in a manner and form 1. The name of the proposed adult-oriented approved by the City Police Department. business. If applicable, the applicant shall file Any fees for the fingerprints shall be paid the fictitious name of the adult-oriented by the applicant. business and show proof of the fictitious name registration. ii. Two front-faced, passport-sized photographs of the applicant(s) taken 2. A description of the type of business, including within 3 months preceding the application the proposed address. date. 3. The name(s), address(es), and telephone iii. The applicant’s (or applicants’) complete number(s) of the owner(s) and lessor(s) of the business, occupation, and employment proposed site, applicants, and proposed place history related to the operation of any of business. adult-oriented business within 5 years of 4. The type of ownership of the proposed the application, including the following: business (i.e., individual, partnership, a. The complete name and address of corporation, or otherwise). said adult-oriented business. 5. Legal name, including any aliases; residential b. The complete business permit history address; government-issued driver’s of the applicant(s), including any license/identification number; satisfactory application for, or government issued written proof of age as 18 years or older of all permit or license; the date of issuance individuals involved in an ownership of any of such a permit or license; and kind (individual, partnership, corporation, or whether the permit or license was otherwise); and all the following: denied, suspended, or revoked, and i. Partnership ownership: Type of the reason for such action. partnership (general or limited), c. A list of any charges, proceedings partnership’s complete name and (pending or otherwise), and/or address, and copy of the partnership conviction of the applicant(s) within 5 agreement with the federal identification years of the application, including for a number.

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specified criminal act, including all such convictions (even if dismissed or expunged) pursuant to California Penal Code Section 1203.4 (or an equivalent statute if the conviction occurred outside of California). 7. A floor plan showing the interior configuration of the premises, including total floor area occupied by the adult-oriented business drawn to a designated scale and marked with adequate dimensions of the interior of the premises to an accuracy of plus or minus 6 inches. 8. A straight-line drawing (radius map), prepared within 30 days prior to application, depicting the building and the portion thereof to be occupied by the adult-oriented business and any use identified in Section 11.41.020(A). 9. A site plan showing all parking, landscaping, lighting, open space areas, and entrances to the business, as well as any other information required by the City at the time of application. 10. Authorization for the City, its employees, and agents to seek information and conduct an investigation, including a records check of prior convictions to verify the information contained within the application. 11. The signature of the applicant under penalty of perjury as to the contents of the application and supporting documents. If the applicant is an individual, he/she shall sign the application. If the applicant is other than an individual, an officer of the business entity or an individual with a 10% or greater interest in the business shall sign the application.

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES CHAPTER 11.42

Section 11.42.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.42.020 Applicability Section 11.42.030 Terminology Section 11.42.040 Nuisance Section 11.42.050 General Permit Requirements Section 11.42.060 Locational Separation Requirements Section 11.42.070 Conditions of Approval Section 11.42.080 CUP Suspension or Revocation Section 11.42.090 Nonconforming Uses

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Section 11.42.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community by regulating the locations of alcoholic beverage sales in relation to one another and to certain public and private facilities and structures. These provisions further regulate the establishment and operation of land uses to ensure safety and compatibility throughout South Gate.

Section 11.42.020 Applicability

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the ownership, establishment, enlargement, construction, conversion, modification, operation, renewal, or transfer of ownership of all land uses that include on-sale and off-sale alcohol sales/service activities. In addition to the standards of this Chapter, all provisions of the SGMC Chapters 2.10 (Business Regulation) and 7.28 (Alcoholic Beverages) shall apply to all land uses regulated by this Chapter. Specifically, this Chapter regulates the following: 1. Land uses proposing to sell alcoholic beverages. 2. Land uses that propose to change the type of current alcoholic beverages sales, resulting in a change in the type of retail liquor license within a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license classification. 3. Land uses proposing a substantial change in the mode or character of operation, which includes the following: i. A floor area increase of 10% or more, ii. A restaurant seating capacity increase of 25% or more, or iii. A shelf area increase for the display of alcoholic beverages of 25% or more. 4. Any land use providing temporary building space or land area for on-site alcohol sale, service, free distribution, or consumption of alcohol, unless an exemption is applicable.

Section 11.42.030 Terminology

A. Sale. For the purposes of this Chapter, the term “sale” is used and defined as any proffering of alcohol by sale, service, gift, or allowed consumption. B. Separation. The regulated distance separation of this Chapter shall be measured between the nearest property line of the proposed business or establishment offering the sale of alcoholic beverages (unless otherwise specified) and the nearest property line of the specified land use, as measured along a straight line extended between the two points. C. Accessory Use. For the purposes of this Chapter, an “accessory use” is when a business establishment primary sales is other non-alcohol merchandise and but also sells alcohol such as grocery stores or retail stores (i.e. Target).

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11.42.040 Nuisance

It shall be unlawful for a business licensee to violate or fail to comply with any requirement or condition imposed by this Chapter, or by final action of the City Council. Such violation or failure to comply shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to the same penalties as any other violation of this Zoning Code.

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11.42.050 General Permit Requirements 11.42

A. License Required. All businesses or establishments offering the sale of alcoholic beverages shall be required to obtain and continuously maintain all applicable California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control licenses. All City permits related to the property, land use, or CUP shall be contingent on the maintenance of required state licenses and adherence to all applicable conditions. B. Conditional Use Permit Required. A CUP shall be required for all land uses offering the sale of alcoholic beverages, on-sale or off-sale, within the City. Any application for, and approval of, a CUP for an on-sale liquor establishment shall be consistent with the location and distance requirements of this Chapter and as identified in Ordinance 2318. 1. Take-Out Restaurant Limitation. Take-out-only restaurants are not eligible for a CUP for on- site sale of liquor. 2. Public Assembly Requirements. A temporary CUP shall be required for any alcohol sale at any public assembly event or activity occurring in connection with the rental, lease, donation, or other occupation of a building or structure, unless as exempted below: i. The following uses are exempt from the CUP provisions of this Section: any non- profit organization conducting an event or activity with alcohol sales not more than 1 day each month, or not more than 12 days in any calendar year, provided, however, that any such bona fide non-profit organization submit to the City, not less than 30 days prior to such event or activity, an application for a special permit authorizing such event or activity.

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11.42.060 Locational Separation Requirements

A. Limited On-Sale Establishments. The following concurrent off-premise beer and wine sales location requirements shall apply to any on-sale and any of the following land uses: liquor establishment operating under an Alcohol i. Any other off-sale liquor establishment Beverage Control type 40, 42, or 48 license. ii. Property zoned as residential (NL or NM 1. Minimum 500-foot separation from any Zone) residential zone properties as measured from main entrance to main entrance of the iii. Any existing place of worship, non-profit buildings involved. religious organization, school, hospital, park, or playground 2. Minimum 500-foot separation from any similar on-sale liquor establishment as 4. Closed circuit television must be in operation measured from main entrance to main during business hours. entrance of the buildings involved. C. Off-Sale Separation Exemptions. The 500 foot 3. Minimum 500-foot separation between any separation requirement shall not be applicable to on-sale liquor establishment and any existing any off-sale liquor establishments, as follows: place of worship, school, hospital, park, or 1. Located within a retail shopping center of 2 playground as measured from property line to acres (87,120 square feet), or more. property line of the parcels involved. 2. Conducting business operations as an existing 4. Closed circuit television must be in operation nonconforming use, with or without a CUP. during business hours. 3. Minimarts as defined by this Zoning Code and B. Off-Sale Establishment. The following separation Title 11, Section 11.39.020 B of the SGMC between uses shall be required; all separation and in conformance with Ordinance 2318 . shall be measured from main entrance to main entrance of the buildings involved (for off-sale liquor establishments), or from parcel line to parcel line for non-liquor-related land uses (see 11.42.060 C. for Off-Sale Separation Exemptions). 1. Minimum 500-foot separation from any residential zone properties. 2. A minimum 500-foot separation shall be required between any off-sale liquor establishment and any of the following land uses: i. Any other off-sale liquor establishment ii. Any existing church, temple, or other place of worship; school; hospital; park; or playground 3. A minimum 600-foot separation shall be required between any fueling station with

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11.42.070 Conditions of Approval 11.42

Any CUP for a use within this Chapter shall include the 6. The owner/operator or lessee shall be following minimum mandatory conditions; additional responsible for the conduct of all employees, mandatory conditions listed in this Section shall be including their education concerning Alcohol applicable to specific types of liquor sales, as Beverage Control regulations and SGMC identified. provisions pertaining to sales of alcohol (e.g., verification of age of purchaser). A. Mandatory Conditions. 7. The permittee shall acknowledge that the City 1. No alcoholic beverages, including beer and has specifically reserved the right and wine, shall be consumed on the premises for authority to impose sanctions, including off-sale uses. suspension or revocation of the CUP, as a 2. No alcohol sales displays shall be permitted consequence of one or more violations of a that are visible from the public street or state statute, rule, or regulation concerning parking lot. the sale to or consumption of alcoholic 3. Employees selling alcoholic beverages shall beverages by a minor. be of an age consistent with Section 25663 of 8. The permit shall be subject to compliance the Business and Professions Code. review of the property and CUP conditions at B. Standard Conditions of Approval. Planning-Commission-established intervals; the first compliance review shall occur within 1. The validity of the CUP shall be conditioned on 6 months of permit issuance or actuation. compliance with all state regulations and conditions. 9. Any kitchen facility on premise (in conjunction with a restaurant) shall be maintained at all 2. The premises shall be maintained at all times times in a clean and sanitary condition. in a neat and orderly manner. 10. Adequate refrigeration shall be maintained at 3. Trash receptacles shall be provided in such all times for the preservation of any food on number and at such locations as specified by the permittee’s premises. the Planning Commission. 11. The permit shall, after notice to the permittee 4. All alcoholic beverages sales, offerings, and and an opportunity to be heard, be subject to consumption shall be conducted completely additional conditions to maintain or remedy within an enclosed building on-premises, land use compatibility, security, or crime- except for in permitted outdoor seating areas control issues that have arisen since the for on-sale uses. issuance of the permit. 5. Building and site design and maintenance C. Additional Mandatory Minimart Conditions. shall be consistent with the standards of the immediate neighborhood so as not to cause 1. No telephone accessible to the general public blight or deterioration, or to substantially shall be installed within the permitted diminish or impair property values within the premises. neighborhood.

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11.42.080 CUP Suspension or Revocation

2. No arcade-type games, including video games, shall be installed or operated on the permitted premises. D. Additional Mandatory Fueling Station Conditions. 1. No beer or wine shall be displayed within 5 feet of the cash register or the front door of the permitted premises unless displayed in a permanently affixed cooler. 2. Drive-through/drive-in sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. 3. No display of beer or wine shall be made from an ice tub. 4. No beer or wine advertising shall be located on fuel islands, and no self-illuminated advertising for beer or wine shall be located on buildings or windows. 5. No distilled alcohol shall be sold at any time. 6. No wine with alcohol levels in excess of 9% shall be sold at any time in bottles having a capacity of less than 750 milliliters. 7. No sale of beer, wine, or spirits shall be permitted between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.

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11.42.080 CUP Suspension or Revocation 11.42

If the conditions of any CUP issued pursuant to this C. Cost Recovery. Reimbursement to the City for all Chapter are violated by the permittee, or by anyone costs and expenses reasonably incurred in acting under the authority of the permittee, the investigating, identifying, and documenting the Planning Commission shall, in accordance with the violation, and in processing information procedures and noticing requirements set forth in concerning the violation, may by imposed as a Chapter 11.51 (Permits and Procedures) of this condition of the continuation, reinstatement, or Zoning Code, be authorized to take the following reissuance of any permit. actions: D. Violation Signage. For the duration of any A. Consumption by a Minor, State Statues. Any suspension of an alcohol-related CUP, the violation related to a state statute concerning Planning Commission, or, upon any appeal, the alcohol sale to a minor shall result in the City Council, may direct the permittee to post a following. The City has the authority to identify the sign on the premises of the establishment relating reasonable remedy for the CUP violation. to such suspension. The size, content, and location of such sign shall be as specified by the 1. First violation: a 15-day permit suspension. Director. 2. Second violation occurring within 3 years of

the first violation: 60-day permit suspension. 3. Third violation occurring within 3 years of the second violation: the permit shall be revoked. B. Consumption by a Minor, Other Regulations. Any violation related to any condition other than a state statute concerning alcoholic sale to a minor may result in the suspension or revocation of the permit at the discretion of the City Council. The permit may be revoked and reissued with new or modified conditions, as may be appropriate under the circumstances.

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11.42.090 Nonconforming Uses

All nonconforming alcohol sales-related land uses C. Required Findings. The following written findings shall be subject to the standards of this Section. are required to support the recommendation of the Planning Commission to modify, suspend, or A. Discontinued Nonconforming Uses. Any revoke a business license: nonconforming land use engaged in alcohol sales that ceases operations for at least 180 days (for i. Prior governmental efforts to persuade or reasons other than legitimate construction or compel the business licensee to eliminate maintenance) shall not be permitted to or mitigate the problems associated with recommence operations. All future use of the site the use have failed, and shall be required to conform to the standards of ii. The business licensee has failed to the applicable zone and Chapter 11.55 demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Nonconforming Uses and Buildings. Planning Commission, the willingness and B. Suspension and Revocation of Business Licenses. ability to eliminate or mitigate the The business license for any existing problems associated with the use. nonconforming off-sale or on-sale liquor 1. Legal Standing Requirements. establishment may be modified, suspended, or revoked (subject to procedure and noticing i. A business-license-related appeal may be requirements of Chapter 11.51) if the Planning taken to the City Council in the same Commission finds that the existing nonconforming manner as prescribed in the applicable use, as operated or maintained, does any of the provisions of Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 of the following: SGMC. 1. Jeopardizes, endangers, or adversely affects ii. All business licenses and modifications the health, peace, or safety of persons shall be consistent with the constitutional residing or working in the surrounding area. rights of any person. 2. Constitutes a public nuisance. iii. Nothing contained in this Section shall be deemed to affect or supersede the 3. Results in repeated nuisance activities, concurrent authority of the Director of including disturbances of the peace, illegal Building and Safety or designee, or the drug activity, public drunkenness, drinking in Director of Finance to suspend, or to public, harassment of passersby, gambling, recommend the suspension of, a business prostitution, sale of stolen goods, public license in accordance with the applicable urination, theft, assault/battery, acts of provisions of Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 of the vandalism, loitering, excessive littering, illegal SGMC, or any other provisions of law. parking, excessive loud noises (especially in the late night or early morning), traffic iv. This Section is cumulative with and in violations, curfew violations, lewd conduct, or addition to all other available remedies for police detentions/arrests. the abatement of public nuisance activities and nonconforming uses or 4. Violates any applicable provisions of this structures as provided by law. Chapter, or any other City, state, or federal regulation, ordinance, or statute.

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SECOND DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES CHAPTER 11.43

Section 11.43.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.43.020 Applicability and Exemptions Section 11.43.030 Application Process Section 11.43.040 Second Dwelling Unit Requirements Section 11.43.050 Accessory Structures

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Section 11.43.010 Purpose and Intent

This Chapter establishes the standards for permitting second dwelling units (second units) on residential properties to ensure compatibility with the permitted property and the adjacent neighborhood. This Chapter is in compliance with California Government Code Section 65852.2, which has determined that this form of development is a ministerial project and does not require a public hearing.

Section 11.43.020 Applicability and Exemptions

A. Applicability. This Chapter is applicable to all second dwelling units in the NL Zone, and structures accessory to the primary building or dwelling unit. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the new construction, modification, or legal conversion of any second dwelling unit, accessory structure, or detached garage. All second unit applications shall be a ministerial action subject to Director approval. B. Limitations. 1. A second dwelling unit shall not be permitted within a condominium development or planned unit developments occurring in any zone. 2. Home occupation permits shall not be permitted for a second dwelling unit. 3. Family child day care shall only be permitted in the main dwelling subject to Section 11.40.050 (Child Day Care Facilities), and not within the second dwelling unit. 4. The total lot coverage of the main dwelling, any second dwelling unit, and/or any accessory structures shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage as established by the applicable zone. C. Exemption of Illegal Units. This Chapter shall not validate any existing illegal accessory or second dwelling unit. An application for a permit may be made to convert an illegal accessory dwelling unit to a conforming legal second dwelling unit, consistent with the provisions of this Chapter.

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11.43.030 Application Process

All applications for a second dwelling unit shall be C. Community Compatibility. All second dwelling submitted to the Planning Division. The application units and accessory structures shall be requirements are as follows. architecturally compatible with the main dwelling with respect to styling, roof line, window and door A. Administrative Plan Review Required. Accessory treatment, materials, colors, textures, height, structure and second dwelling unit applications scale, and bulk, and shall be compatible with the shall require Administrative Plan Review by the surrounding neighborhood. Director, subject to the provisions of Section 11.51.050 (Administrative Permits and 1. Design and establishment of the second Approvals). The Administrative Plan Review shall dwelling unit and/or accessory structure(s) include scaled and fully dimensioned plans, and shall not adversely affect the neighborhood elevations for the second dwelling unit, main with respect to on-street parking demand and dwelling, and any other structures on-site. use, traffic noise, concentration of accessory dwelling units, or other impacts that could B. Building Permit. A building permit shall be result in significantly adverse impacts on required for all second dwelling units and public services and resources. accessory structures, subject to prior Administrative Plan Review approval. D. Zoning Compliance. All second dwelling units and accessory structures shall conform to all land use regulations, development standards, and height and setbacks provisions of the NL Zone.

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11.43.040 Second Dwelling Unit Requirements 11.43

The following provisions are minimum requirements E. Owner Occupancy. The property owner of the for the construction, modification, or legal conversion parcel shall continuously reside on-premises in of a second dwelling unit. In addition to the either the main dwelling unit or the second development standards of the NL Zone, the following dwelling unit, and shall be living on-premises at shall apply to second dwelling units. the time of second-dwelling-unit application and approval. A. Minimum Lot Requirements. Second dwelling units shall only be permitted on legal parcels that F. Utility Provision. meet all of the following lot qualifications: 1. The second dwelling unit shall not be metered 1. Lot is located within an NL Zone as designated separately from the main dwelling for gas, by the South Gate Zoning Map. electricity, trash, water, or sewer services; all utilities for the property shall be 2. Lot size is equal to or larger than 6,000 undergrounded, subject to Section 11.30.050 square feet. (Development Requirements). 3. Lot has an existing single-family detached 2. Both units (main dwelling and the second dwelling unit (main dwelling). dwelling unit) shall be equipped with 4. Lot does not already have a second dwelling “hardwired” smoke detectors with battery unit on-site. backup. B. Size Regulations. The size of the second dwelling G. Deed Restriction. Prior to the issuance of a unit shall be limited, as follows: building permit for the second unit, a deed 1. A maximum of one bedroom. restriction shall be recorded for the property that includes all the following: 2. Not to exceed 30% of the living area of the main dwelling or 640 square feet of gross 1. The total number of dwelling units on the floor area, whichever is smaller. property shall be limited to two units. 3. A minimum of 240 square feet of gross floor 2. Requiring that one of the dwelling units (main area. or second unit) shall be continuously owner- occupied. C. Development Standards. 3. Parking spaces, including garage, shall be 1. Maximum building height of 35 feet or equal maintained free and clear of storage and to the height of the main dwelling, whichever debris. is less. 4. Units (main and second dwelling unit) shall 2. Located within the rear half of the lot. not be metered separately. 3. May be located on the first or second floor, 5. Prohibiting the units from being sold attached or detached from the main dwelling. separately. 4. Maximum 45% lot coverage for any NL Zone 6. Second dwelling unit approval shall be parcel, including the sum of the main dwelling revoked if any portion of the deed restriction is and the second dwelling unit. violated or not complied with, at which time D. Maximum Occupancy. Occupancy of the second the second dwelling unit would be converted unit shall be limited to a maximum of two persons. to living space for the main dwelling.

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H. Parking Required. A minimum of one on-site paved parking space shall be provided for the second dwelling unit, in addition to the parking required for the main dwelling, subject to the following standards: 1. Minimum parking space dimension shall be 10 feet by 20 feet. 2. Shall meet City standards and not block access to the main dwelling garage. 3. Shall not be tandem or perpendicular to an adjacent space or garage. 4. Shall not be permitted within the required setbacks (front or corner side) for the lot.

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11.43.050 Accessory Structures 11.43

The following provisions, in combination with Section 11.43.030 (Application Process), are minimum requirements for all accessory structures that are not a second dwelling unit. A. Detached Garage. Detached garages shall be limited to accommodating four vehicles and shall conform to all development standards of the NL Zone. B. Garage Doors. Garage doors shall not comprise more than 50% of any single parcel frontage.

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RECYCLING AND REFUSE FACILITIES CHAPTER 11.44

Section 11.44.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.44.020 Applicability Section 11.44.030 Standard Recycling and Refuse Receptacles Section 11.44.040 Urban Mixed-Use Zones and Commerce Industrial Zone Standards Section 11.44.050 Residential Standards Applicable to All Zones Section 11.44.060 Recycling Facilities Standards and Conditions Section 11.44.070 Reverse Vending Machines Section 11.44.080 Small Collection Facilities Section 11.44.090 Large Collection Facilities Section 11.44.100 Processing Facilities Section 11.44.110 Industrial Collections and Processing Facility

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Section 11.44.010 Purpose and Intent

The Chapter establishes operational and design standards for the provision of adequate recycling and refuse facilities compatible with surrounding land uses, and to ensure that convenient and accessible space is provided for collecting, storing, and loading of such facilities.

Section 11.44.020 Applicability

The standards of this Chapter shall apply to the provision of refuse and recycling facilities in all zones within the City, subject to the permitted land uses of the applicable zone. All developments shall provide adequate capacity, number, and distribution of refuse and recycling bins, facilities, and enclosures for the proposed or active land use, consistent with the provisions of this Chapter.

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11.44.030 Standard Recycling and Refuse Receptacles

All new construction shall provide space for recycling C. Access. and refuse receptacles. All recycling and refuse 1. Minimum 14-foot-wide driveway is required receptacles shall have a dedicated enclosure area where straight-through drive and pick-up and be consistent with the standards of this Chapter. access is provided. A. General Standards. Required refuse, trash, and/or 2. Where a collection truck has to back out into a recycling enclosures shall be consistent with the driveway area, a minimum 18-foot-wide following standards: driveway shall be required. Vehicular backing 1. All recycling and refuse areas shall be movements into a public street shall be consistent with the standards of the prohibited. applicable zone and located within an 3. A minimum 36-foot turning radius shall be enclosure per the zone-applicable standards required in areas where a turn-around is established by this Chapter. required to exit. 2. All enclosure walls shall be of solid concrete 4. The trash enclosure facility shall be designed block wall or equivalent. to allow walk-in access by building tenants 3. The enclosure, including cover and doors without having to open the main enclosure where applicable, shall be designed to be gate if said facility is larger than 10 by 14 feet. architecturally compatible with the main D. Design. All outdoor trash, garbage, and refuse building(s). collection/storage areas shall be screened on all 4. The enclosure structures shall have heavy- sides from public view. Such area shall be so gauge metal gates and be designed with cane located as to be easily accessible for trash pickup. bolts on the doors to secure the gates when in 1. Type, texture, and color shall be approved by the open position. Doors or gates to the the Planning Division. The enclosure shall enclosure shall be self-closing types. have a decorative exterior surface finish 5. The enclosures shall be adequate in capacity, compatible to the main residential buildings. number, and distribution. Split-face concrete block finish is recommended. Brick or tile veneer exterior 6. Openings to a trash enclosure shall not face finish should be avoided. Gates shall be the primary frontage of the lot. architecturally compatible with dwellings. 7. All refuse and recycling enclosures shall be E. Additional Space Required. Any land use subject to hauler service consultation, remodeling or additions (equal to 10% or more of commercial construction standards of the the existing value or equal to 30% or more of floor Building and Safety Department, and Director area) shall trigger the addition of recycling space approval. as if it were new construction. B. Clearance. Minimum overhead clearance for

approach to the bin should be 16 feet. This clearance is also required at roof lines such as

overhanging carports.

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11.44.040 Urban Mixed-Use Zones and Commercial 11.44 Industrial Zones Standards

All recycling and refuse receptacles shall be enclosed and subject to the standards of Section 11.44.030 and this Section. A. Refuse and Recycling Enclosure Area. The refuse and/or recycling enclosure shall be 4 feet by 6 feet per space or tenant. B. Enclosure Area Walls. Enclosure walls shall be a standard height of 6 feet; the Director may require increased height if necessary for adequate screening for adjacent uses. C. Location. Facilities and enclosures are prohibited in primary frontage setbacks. Facilities and enclosures shall be permitted within any required interior property line setback areas provided the storage area is completely enclosed by decorative walls, fences, or buildings, or a combination thereof; there is an architecturally compatible roof/cover feature; and there are painted steel view-obstructing gates. D. Design. Enclosures shall be composed of three walls and have an architecturally compatible swinging double door on the front. E. Foundation. The refuse receptacle structure must have a level concrete slab to accommodate the entire structure footprint and be constructed at the same level as the finished grade.

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11.44.050 Residential Standards Applicable to All Zones

A. Required. Area for storage and collection of refuse and recycling is required for all dwelling units in any zone; the minimum required space is identified n Table 11.44-1. B. Multi-Family Enclosure Standards. Multi-family projects of five or more units shall be subject to the standards of Section 11.44.030 and shall also incorporate the following recycling and refuse pick-up and enclosure standards. 1. Provide on-site collection and storage of trash and recyclables. Enclosure walls shall be a standard height of 6 feet; the Director may require increased height if necessary for adequate screening for adjacent uses. 2. Location: i. Collection areas and/or enclosures shall not be permitted within the front setback. ii. Minimum 5-foot separation from any dwelling unit on an adjacent property, unless otherwise approved by the Director. 3. Refuse and Recycling Areas. A dedicated outdoor area for refuse/recycling shall be provided for all units per Table 11.44-1, or as otherwise recommended by the waste management company.

Table 11.44-1 Multi-Family Refuse and Recycling Area Unit Standard 2- to 4-Unit Buildings 8 s.f. required per unit 5-Unit or More Buildings 16 s.f. required per unit 6 feet required, screen from Enclosure Height public view

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11.44.060 Recycling Facilities Standards and Conditions 11.44

All recycling facilities shall require permits for 5. Be maintained in a clean, litter-free condition placement, construction, and operation, subject to the on a daily basis; recycled materials shall not provisions of the applicable zone land use table. All be left outside of the facility when unattended. recycling facilities shall meet all the standards in this Maintenance and cleanliness of the facility Section applicable to the facility type and the shall be the responsibility of the standards established by Table 11.44-2 (Recycling operator/owner of the host business/facility. Facility Development Standards). 6. Facilities shall be illuminated appropriately to A. Valid Permits. Administrative permits shall be ensure comfortable and safe operation during valid for 3 years. all operating hours. 1. Subsequent permit applications may be 7. Facilities shall be clearly marked to identify allowed; approval of subsequent permits shall a. The type of material to be deposited, be based on existing conditions, not on previous permit approval. b. Operating instructions, 2. At the expiration of the permit, the collection c. The telephone number of the operator or facility shall be removed from the site on the responsible person to call for day following permit expiration unless a new maintenance or repair, permit is secured prior to the expiration. d. Hours of operation, and 3. Violation of any of the standards of this e. A notice stating that no material shall be Section shall result in permit revocation. left outside of the recycling enclosure or 4. Minor modifications and/or minor exemptions containers. to any of the standards of this Section may be 8. All utility lines servicing the facility shall be made under the applicable permits, subject to located in adjacent walls or underground and Director approval. screened from public view, as appropriate. B. Standards. Additional standards and conditions 9. All exterior storage of materials, where associated with a CUP shall also apply. All permitted, shall be kept in sturdy covered recycling facilities shall meet the following: containers, and secured and maintained in 1. Meet the standards and requirements of the good condition. All storage areas shall be zone that the facility is located in, except as screened from public view and landscaped. more restrictively modified by this Chapter. Non-flammable storage containers are required for flammable material storage. 2. Not occupy a required primary use parking Enclosures shall be compatible with adjacent space unless additional parking is provided or buildings. No storage shall be visible from the as conditioned by a CUP. public right-of-way. 3. Have sufficient capacity to accommodate

materials collected. 4. Be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material and be secure from unauthorized entry and from removal of materials.

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Table 11.44-2 Recycling Facility Development Standards Industrial Small Collections & Reverse Collection Large Collection Processing Processing Vending Facilities Facilities Facilities Facilities Notes Minimum Site 2 acres, ------Area 87,120 s.f. Size 50 s.f. 500 s.f. See definition, Chapter 11.60 (Definitions) Height 8 feet - - - See definition, Chapter 11.60 (Definitions) Number of Units 1 per parcel ------General Minimum Setback Right-of-Way 10 feet 10 feet Per Zone Per Zone Per Zone Building 30 feet ------Required Minimum Residential Property Line Setback Container 20 feet 600 feet 150 feet 600 feet 600 feet Note 1 Driveways /Access 30 feet 300 feet 300 feet 300 feet 300 feet Signage per Unit 4 s.f. 16 s.f. 20 s.f. 20 s.f. Per CUP Note 2 Minimum ------10 feet 10 feet 20 feet Note 3 Landscape Buffer Parking Required In addition to Chapter 11.34 (Parking Design and Standards) Requirements Customer 6 spaces or 10 spaces or 10 spaces or Note 4 None None equal to peak equal to peak equal to peak load* load* load* Commercial Vehicle Operated None None 1 per vehicle 1 per vehicle 1 per vehicle Note 4 by the Facility Operation Hours Weekdays and Match hours Ongoing; or 9 a.m. to 7 Ongoing; or 7 a.m. to 7 Saturdays of primary 7 a.m. to 7 Note 6 p.m. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. p.m. land use p.m. Sundays and Match hours 9 a.m. to 7 Ongoing; or 9 Closed Holidays of primary Closed Notes 5 and 6 p.m. a.m. to 6 p.m. land use (Note 7) Notes: s.f. = square feet * whichever is higher 1. Not permitted on a parcel adjacent to Neighborhood Low (NL)/Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone. 2. Exclusive of operating instructions. 3. Along all street frontages. 4. The placement of the unit shall not encroach on or impede required parking for primary land use. 5. Large collection and all processing facilities shall be administered by on-site personnel during the limited hours of operation. 6. Hours shall be limited as noted if the facility/unit is within 600 feet of NL/NM Zone property. 7. Facility shall be closed only if the facility is unenclosed within 600 feet of NL/NM Zoned property, or an enclosed facility within 300 feet of NL/NM Zone; otherwise, facility shall be permitted to be open per the weekday operation hours.

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10. A facility that accepts used motor oil for recycling shall operate in accordance with Section 25250.11 of the California Health and Safety Code. 11. The facility shall be located and constructed so as not to create an unsightly appearance. Landscaping or screening from public view may be required by the permitting authority to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses. 12. After-hours recycling containers, where permitted, shall be of sturdy, rustproof construction and shall be screened from public and street elevation view. 13. No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration, or odor above ambient levels shall be detectable on neighboring properties.

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11.44.070 Reverse Vending Machines

Reverse vending machines shall meet the following standards, in addition to those established by Section 11.44.050 (Residential Standards Applicable to All Zones) and Table 11.44-2 (Recycling Facility Development Standards): 1. Reverse vending machines shall not require discretionary permits if located within a permitted use structure. 2. May only be established in conjunction with a conforming use or community service facility that is in compliance with the Fire Code of the County of Los Angeles. 3. Machines shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a liquor store or a business that sells alcohol.

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11.44.080 Small Collection Facilities 11.44

Small collection facilities, including mobile recycling units and reverse vending machines, shall meet the following standards, in addition to those established by Section 11.44.050 (Residential Standards Applicable to All Zones) and Table 11.44-2 (Recycling Facility Development Standards): 1. Accept only glass, metals, plastic containers, papers, and reusable items. 2. Use no power-driven processing equipment except for the reverse vending machines. 3. Use containers that are constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material that are covered when the site is not attended, secured from unauthorized entry or removal of materials, and of a capacity sufficient to accommodate materials collected and the collection schedule. 4. Mobile facilities, at which containers are removed at the end of each collection day, shall be swept at the end of each collection day. 5. Signs may be provided as follows: a. Signs shall be consistent with the character of the location. b. Directional signs bearing no advertising message may be installed with Director approval to facilitate traffic circulation, or if the facility is not visible from the public right- of-way. c. The Director may authorize increases in the number and size of signs upon findings that they are compatible with adjacent businesses. 6. Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present 7. Facilities shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a liquor store or a business that sells alcohol.

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11.44.090 Large Collection Facilities

A large collection facility, exceeding the maximum small facility size, shall meet the following standards, in addition to those established by Section 11.44.050 (Residential Standards Applicable to All Zones) and Table 11.44-2 (Recycling Facility Development Standards): 1. Screened from the public right-of-way by operating in an enclosed building or be compatible with surrounding structures. 2. Enclosed by an opaque fence a minimum of 8 feet in height with landscaping, as approved in the permit. 3. Storage shall not be visible above the required fencing. 4. Exterior storage permitted subject to the standards of this Section. 5. Containers for after-hours recycling are permitted per the standards of this Section. 6. Power-driven processing, including aluminum foil and can compacting, baling, plastics shredding, or other light processing activities necessary for efficient temporary storage and shipment of material, may be approved through a CUP. 7. Facilities shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a liquor store or a business that sells alcohol.

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11.44.100 Processing Facilities 11.44

Processing facilities shall meet the following standards: 1. The facility shall not abut a residentially zoned property. 2. Power-driven processing shall be permitted, provided all noise requirements are complied with. Processing activities are limited to baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding, and sorting of source-separated recyclable materials, and repairing of reusable materials. 3. All storage areas shall be screened from public view and landscaped. Any enclosures shall be compatible with adjacent buildings. 4. Oil storage must be in a container approved by the Director. 5. No storage shall be visible from the public right-of- way. 6. On-site personnel is required during the hours of operation. 7. Containers for after-hours recycling are permitted per the standards of this Section.

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11.44.110 Industrial Collections and Processing Facility

Industrial collection and processing facilities shall 5. Power-driven processing shall be permitted, meet the following standards, in addition to those provided all noise requirements are complied established by Section 11.44.050 (Residential with. Activities may include baling, briquetting, Standards Applicable to All Zones) and Table 11.44-2 crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding, sawing, (Recycling Facility Development Standards): shearing, and sorting recyclable materials, and the heat reduction or melting of such materials. 1. Not be located on a primary arterial highway identified by the General Plan, including the 6. Exterior storage is permitted subject to the following: standards of this Section. a. Firestone Boulevard 7. Outdoor storage area(s) shall be fully screened by b. Long Beach Boulevard a maximum 15-foot-high solid decorative wall, c. Atlantic Avenue subject to design review as part of the permit process. No storage, excluding truck trailers, shall d. Imperial Highway be visible above the height of the wall. e. Garfield Avenue f. Paramount Boulevard 8. Landscaping shall be subject to design review as part of the permit process, and shall comply with g. Century Boulevard the Department of Water Resources Model Water 2. Not to abut or not to be located directly across a Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WMELO). public street from an NL Zone or NM Zone 9. Noise levels shall not exceed 65 dBA. property. 10. Containers for after-hours recycling are permitted 3. No oil, grease, petroleum products, or other per the standards of this Section. harmful hazardous or noxious liquids shall be allowed to run off the yard or absorb into the 11. Signage painted on walls is prohibited. ground.

4. The facility shall comply with all applicable storm drain requirements, as stipulated by Chapter 6.67 of the SGMC.

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VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS CHAPTER 11.45

Section 11.45.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.45.020 Applicability Section 11.45.030 Permitted Activities Section 11.45.040 Development Standards Section 11.45.050 Minimum Functional Requirements Section 11.45.060 LPG Use and Siting Standards Section 11.45.070 Abandonment

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Section 11.45.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish operational and design standards applicable to all vehicle fueling stations (fueling stations) that are accessible to the general public and within the City. Standards of this Chapter are intended to manage the demand for, manage appropriate access to, and regulate the safety of all traditional fueling stations, alternative fueling stations, and other vehicle energy source stations for passenger and fleet vehicles.

Section 11.45.020 Applicability

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the establishment, relocation, structural alteration, and addition of floor space for all fueling stations. All fueling stations, including all types of traditional and alternative fueling and charging methods, shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter. A CUP is required for all activities related to the establishment or re-establishment of a fueling station. A. Alterations. The building, relocation, or structural alteration, including addition of floor space equal to or exceeding 10%, shall be subject to a CUP; alterations limited to bathroom facilities or accessibility upgrades per the Americans with Disabilities Act shall be exempt from this CUP requirement. A one-time structural alteration of less than 10% is permitted without a CUP. B. Re-establishment. Closure of the fueling portion of any fueling station for a period exceeding 180 days will result in the City initiating the process to revoke the associated CUP; issuance of a new CUP shall be required prior to reopening the station or business activities associated with the station. See below (Maintenance and Expansion) for exceptions. C. Maintenance and Expansion. Minor repairs and routine maintenance is permitted and encouraged. Temporary non-operation of a business for repairs, maintenance, or permitted renovations shall not count as “closure” for the purposes of Section B, above; the “closure” period shall start on the date final permits are approved.

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11.45.030 Permitted Activities

A. Related Uses. The operation and maintenance of a fueling station may combine any of the following automotive-related uses to properly serve fueling, charging, and related retail sale needs. All land- use activities conducted in conjunction with a fueling station, including the activities listed below, shall be conducted within a building and shall be subject to the permit requirements of the applicable zone. 1. Sale of vehicle fuels, oils, charging components, and affiliated fueling parts, and display racks of automotive-related products are prohibited on pump islands or outside of an enclosed building structure. 2. Sale of general automotive items shall be conducted within a building and shall be subject to the permit requirements of the applicable zone. 3. Service and maintenance operations shall be conducted within a building and shall be subject to the permit requirements of the applicable zone. 4. Retail convenience markets shall be conducted within a building and shall be subject to the permit requirements of the applicable zone. 5. The sale of compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum, or other type of fuels shall be regulated by the local Fire Code. 6. Automotive sales, new or used, are prohibited in conjunction with a vehicle fueling station. 7. A single bay car wash, with either manual or automatic equipment permitted as an accessory use, shall be subject to accessory use standards.

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11.45.040 Development Standards 11.45

A. Site Location. Where permitted by the applicable Building setbacks shall be regulated by the zone, the establishment of new fueling stations applicable zone. may be permitted on corner parcels at the 1. Secure Layout. Site layout shall be designed intersection of two boulevards (primary arterial), to ensure maximum security for employees two avenues (secondary arterials), or the and patrons. Safe site layout shall address intersection of a boulevard and avenue as adequate lighting; minimum dead space (e.g., consistent with the South Gate General Plan. hidden alleys); efficient circulation; adequate B. Minimum Lot Area. The minimum required lot area defensible space; and limit conflicts between for the establishment of a new fueling station pedestrians, vehicles, and site patrons. shall be as follows. These requirements shall not 2. Circulation. Any ancillary services (e.g., air, apply to the remodeling or expansion of a water, utilities, and vending machines) shall preexisting fueling station. be located in an area that does not impede 1. Fueling Station. Minimum 17,500-square-foot vehicular traffic. lot area; minimum of 125 feet of frontage on

any adjacent public street. 2. Fueling Station with Rental Facility. Minimum 18,000-square-foot lot area or as approved suitable by the Director. C. Building Placement. Service, maintenance, and repair buildings shall meet the minimum building placement requirements of the applicable zone and the setback requirements of Table 11.45-1 (Vehicle Fueling Station Development Standards).

Table 11.45-1 Vehicle Fueling Station Development Standards Required Fueling Setbacks Fuel Pump Island 15 feet from any PL Charging/Energy Source Station 15 feet from any street PL PL Site Walls Front Setback Area Not required; maximum height permitted 36 inches; proper corner visibility required Along Interior PL Wall required, 6-ft maximum height Shielding Public Restroom Wall required, 5-ft minimum to 6-ft maximum height Required Features Planting Area 3-ft minimum width Curb Required 6 inch minimum height/width PL = property line

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11.45.050 Minimum Functional Requirements 11.45

In addition to the conditions of a CUP, the following 4. Landscaping. Landscaped areas shall be provisions are the minimum requirements for all established and maintained on all vehicular fueling stations. fueling station sites. The landscaped area shall comprise a minimum of 20% of the lot A. Administrative Plan Review. All fueling station area and shall be provided along street CUPs shall be subject to Administrative Plan frontages and at the intersection corner, Review to validate consistency with the applicable except for driveways, subject to Director zone and the provisions of this Chapter. The CUP approval. Not less than 75% of the application shall be accompanied by complete landscaped area shall be covered with live plans that include buildings, pump islands, walls, landscaping such as lawn, ground cover, setbacks, landscaping, lighting, storage and trees, or shrubs, and not more than 25% shall refuse areas, drainage, curb cuts, and a lighting be covered with hard surfaces such as gravel, plan consistent with Chapter 11.30 (General landscaping, rock, concrete, artificial Property Standards). materials, or other impervious materials. B. Site Layout Standards. Landscaped areas shall be equipped with a 1. Drainage. Drainage shall be regulated permanent automatic irrigation system and be elsewhere in the SGMC. continually maintained. 2. Driveways. Access driveways shall have a 5. Refuse and Recycling Receptacles. Refuse minimum width and shall be designed in and recycling receptacle(s) appropriate to accordance with the City’s roadway standards. meet the needs of the site shall be provided Driveways shall be located at least 40 feet consistent with the provisions of Chapter from the intersecting point of street right-of- 11.44 (Refuse and Recycling Facilities). way lines at a street corner. i. Any refuse area on a vehicular fueling 3. Site Walls. All site walls shall be solid fencing station site shall be walled or screened or walls with landscaping street screens; see from view of pedestrian or vehicular “Solid Wall” definition in Chapter 11.60 traffic. Solid fences or walls and screens (Definitions). All walls and screening shall be shall be designed to be compatible with architecturally compatible with the main the appearance of the main facility. building. ii. All discarded parts and materials shall be i. Blank walls are prohibited. Landscaping deposited into a completely enclosed features, landscaped areas as described container, concealed from adjacent in Number 4 (below), climbing vines, or properties. other similar landscape elements shall be 6. On-Site Noise. All on-site noise from general used along all walls facing a public street activities and signal and address systems frontage or alley to deter graffiti. shall be regulated to be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 11.34 (Noise Control Program) and the General Plan. Adequate landscaping and solid fencing shall be installed to control the effects of noise from facility operations when adjacent to a residential use or zone.

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7. Repair Facilities. All permitted vehicle whichever is earlier. There shall be no maintenance and repair shall be conducted flashing, moving, or animated lights. entirely within an enclosed building. Vehicles 11. Safety. All fueling tanks and charging stations being serviced or stored for customers shall shall be protected from impact from vehicles not be parked on streets, alleys, public by means of crash posts, fences, railings, or sidewalks, or in the public street right-of-way. similar structures. 8. Public Restrooms. A public restroom is 12. Buffers. The uses shall be provided with required and shall be screened from view buffers of such dimensions that occupants of from adjacent properties or street rights-of- adjacent structures are not unreasonably way with a decorative block wall. disturbed, either by day or night, by the 9. Car Wash. A car wash bay is permitted as an movement of vehicles or by outdoor lighting. accessory use to vehicle fueling stations,

consistent with the regulations in this Section. The car wash is limited to one vehicle bay, operated with either manual or automatic equipment. i. A car wash bay shall be set back a minimum of 8 feet from any abutting residential use or zone. ii. Car wash bays shall be subject to on-site noise standards, described in Number 6 (above). iii. When abutting a residential use or zone, the hours of operation of the car wash bay shall be limited to between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. iv. Sufficient space on the lot shall be provided to accommodate three vehicles waiting for the car wash bay, in addition to other spaces provided for the primary use. 10. On-Site Lighting. Lighting shall be designed, controlled, and maintained so that no source of light is visible from off the property and lighting does not unreasonably disturb occupants of adjacent properties or interfere with traffic. All outdoor lighting shall be provided with full cut-off fixtures. The use shall extinguish all outdoor lighting that is not fully shielded at close of business or by 11 p.m.,

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11.45.060 LPG Use and Siting Standards

Due to the nature and safety regulations of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), all LPG storage and sales facilities shall be required to meet the following minimum requirements and standards. 1. Maximum LPG tank size shall not exceed 1,150 gallons. All LPG applications shall be limited to an ancillary permitted use in conjunction with a fueling station. 2. All LPG storage containers shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any Neighborhood Zone property. 3. All LPG tanks shall be protected from vehicle impact by appropriate fencing or crash posts. 4. No self-service LPG facility shall be permitted.

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11.45.070 Abandonment 11.45

All violations of this Chapter, violations of CUP requirements, or abandonment of any vehicle fueling station shall be considered a nuisance and grounds for City initiation of abatement procedures. Abatement may be undertaken by the Director and/or Building and Safety Director, which may include civil remedies and criminal sanctions as set forth in Chapter 11.56 (Enforcement). A. Abatement Measures. Abatement measures may include removal of all on-site and underground structures associated with the fueling station, closure of such structures, and remediation of any environmental hazards or damages caused by such structures or by their abandonment. B. Permit Revocations. In any case where the owner has not ceased or corrected the nuisance caused by the abandonment of the fueling station, the Building and Safety Department may notify any federal, state, county, or other appropriate governmental or regulatory agency of the unabated abandonment and request the immediate revocation of any unexpired licenses or permits, and may further revoke or cause to be revoked any applicable City permits or licenses. C. Restricted Use. No City business license or permit shall be issued to the owner of an abandoned fueling station if the owner has failed or refused to cease and correct the nuisance caused by such abandonment, or has failed or refused to reimburse the City for the full costs of removal and site cleanup.

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ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER 11.50

Section 11.50.010 Purpose Section 11.50.020 Public Hearing Notification Section 11.50.030 Public Hearing Procedures Section 11.50.040 Appeals Section 11.50.050 Amendments

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Section 11.50.010 Purpose

This Chapter establishes provisions and processes for public hearings, permits, appeals, and amendments for all land-use activities subject to the regulations of this Zoning Code.

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11.50.020 Public Hearing Notification

When an application or other Zoning Code matter 4. Other Notice Methods. Where noticing requires public hearing by the Planning Commission requirements, as stated in item A, above, or City Council, the public shall be notified of the require mailing to 1,000 or more hearing in compliance with state law (Government property/property owners, the noticing Code Sections 65090, 65091, 65094, and 66451.3, requirements of state law shall prevail over and Public Resources Code 21000 et seq.), and by the above-stated requirements. See California the required method(s) below: Government Code Section 65091(a)(4). A. Method of Notice. B. Contents of Notices. Public hearing notices for any Zoning Code action or application shall include 1. Published Notice. Notice of public hearing the following: shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 10 days 1. Title of the action/application type. before the hearing date. 2. Property Description. A property description of 2. Mailed Notice. Notice shall be mailed through the subject property, including name of the the U.S. Postal Service at least 10 days before applicant, location of the property by the hearing date to the following: Assessor’s Parcel Number, and project application number. i. Property owner(s) on record for the subject property, or the owner’s agent; 3. Hearing Information. The hearing time, place, and date; hearing body; and phone/address ii. Applicant(s); and contact information for the department where iii. All property owners within a 300-foot an interested person could call or visit to radius of the exterior boundaries of the obtain additional information. subject property, as indicated on the latest 4. Statement of Environmental Document. available assessment rolls in the City. Review and documentation pursuant to CEQA. 3. Posted Notice. A notice of the public hearing

shall be posted on the subject property in a conspicuous location. Notice shall be posted a minimum of 10 days before the hearing date.

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11.50.030 Public Hearing Procedures 11.50

A. Scheduling Hearings. Public hearings for permits i. City Council action is final unless the City or applications shall be scheduled a minimum of Council refers the matter back to Planning 14 days after the verification of completed Commission for reconsideration; or application filing, and not more than 60 days from ii. in the event the City Council is unable to completion date. agree on its findings or action(s), the B. Noticing Requirements. All public hearings shall matter shall automatically be referred be noticed consistent with the provisions of back to the Planning Commission, and a Section 11.50.020 (Public Hearing Notification). further report requested of the Planning Commission. C. Hearing Conduct. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with the establish rules governing the 2. Failure of the Planning Commission to conduct of public hearings. take action on a discretionary approval or permit for a period of 40 days after D. Planning Commission Hearings. The Planning considering the matter shall result in that Commission shall hold public hearings for approval or permit being granted. applications consistent with Table 11.51-1 (Application and Review Authority). Findings shall F. Continuation of Hearings. If testimony on any case be made by resolution and forwarded to the set for public hearing cannot be completed on the applicant/property owner and/or City Council noticed hearing date, the person presiding at the subject to the requirements of Section public hearing may, before adjournment or recess 11.50.030(I). thereof, publicly announce the time and place the hearing will be continued. No further notice is 1. Decision Notification. Upon denial of an required. action, amendment, or application, or resolution and recommendation to the City G. Official Record. City Council and Planning Council, the applicant shall be notified by mail Commission actions shall be numbered within 14 working days of the action. The consecutively in the order of their filing and shall decision notification shall include a copy of become a permanent property record file. A the resolution. summary of pertinent testimony offered at public hearings held in connection with any Zoning Code E. City Council Hearings. The City Council shall hold application shall be prepared and filed, and the one public hearing regarding Planning names of persons testifying shall be recorded and Commission actions consistent with Table 11.51- made a part of the permanent file of the case. 1 (Application and Review Authority). If required, the hearing shall be held within 60 days following H. Resolution Findings. The hearing body shall receipt of the Planning Commission’s resolution announce the decision or findings by formal and recommendations. Public noticing of resolution within 45 days following the hearing(s). hearing(s) shall be consistent with noticing The resolution shall include the facts and reasons requirements of Section 11.50.020 (Public for the hearing body’s decision, and state the Hearing Notification). pertinent SGMC sections supporting the decision. Planning Commission resolutions shall be 1. City Council actions shall be automatically forwarded to the City Council with Planning referred back to the Planning Commission for Commission recommendations for approval or an additional review when either of the denial of the action, amendment, or application. following occurs:

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I. Finality of Decision. The Planning Commission’s decision made by resolution regarding an action, amendment, or application shall be final and conclusive unless a written appeal (a written letter or a City form) to the City Council is filed with the City Clerk within 10 working days of the decision notification to the applicant. City Council decisions shall be by majority, vote of the of the City Council unless otherwise provided for in state law, and shall be final and conclusive. J. Decision Notification. Upon City Council final adoption, approval, or denial of an action, amendment, or application, the applicant shall be notified by mail within 14 working days of the action. The decision notification shall include a copy of the resolution. K. Effective Date. The final action of the Planning Commission in granting or denying a permit shall become final and effective 10 working days after the date of applicant notification, unless a written appeal is filed with the City Clerk within the 10-day period. Appeals may be a written letter or a City form. Filing a timely appeal stays the decision of the Planning Commission until the City Council renders a decision on appeal, or when the appeal is abandoned, which ever first occurs. “Abandonment of an appeal” shall be evidenced by an appellant’s notification to the Director that the appeal is withdrawn, or by the failure of the appellant, or a representative thereof, to appear at a duly notice appeal hearing.

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11.50.040 Appeals 11.50

Written appeals of Director or Planning Commission decisions may be filed with the City Clerk within 10 working days of decision notification to the applicant. Appeals may be a written letter or a City form and may be filed by the applicant or an opponent. A. Case Record. Upon receipt of a written appeal, the appeal shall be filed with the Community Development Department and added to the case record. B. Public Hearing of Appeal. The hearing body shall conduct a public hearing regarding any action, amendment, or application appeal. Hearing and noticing shall be consistent with Sections 11.50.020 (Public Hearing Notification) and 11.50.030 (Public Hearing Procedures). C. Refiling Limitations. Substantially identical projects, actions, applications, or amendments denied by the City, regardless of who the applicants are on either application, shall not be refiled within 1 year from the date of denial unless otherwise stipulated by this Zoning Code.

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11.50.050 Amendments

Whenever public necessity, convenience, or general If the proposed amendment is not consistent with welfare require, the provisions of this Zoning Code, the General Plan, a proposal for a General Plan the zone boundaries established by the Zoning Map, amendment shall be required prior to or and the text and diagrams of the General Plan may be concurrent with the proposed zone amendment. amended by the City per the provisions of this Section. B. Amendment Initiation. An amendment to this A. General Plan Consistency. Amendments to zone Zoning Code, the Zoning Map, or the General Plan designations and zone boundaries shall only be shall be initiated by the entities indicated in Table made if they are consistent with the General Plan. 11.50-1 (Initiation of Amendments).

Table 11.50-1 Initiation of Amendments Amendment May Be Initiated By Planning City Council Commission City Amendment Type Action Action Manager Applicant Zoning Code: Text or Provision √ √ √ Zoning Map √ √ √ General Plan: Text √ √ General Plan: Diagram √ √ √

C. City-Initiated Amendments. designation or boundaries prescribed for their property may file an amendment application with 1. The City Council can initiate an amendment by the Planning Division for Planning Commission adopting a motion for hearing and consideration. Application or permit procedures recommendation of the amendment by the associated with the amendment shall be Planning Commission. consistent with the provisions of this Chapter and 2. The Planning Commission can initiate an Chapter 11.51 (Permits and Procedures). amendment by filing a report of the proposed E. Amendment Hearings. The hearing body shall hold amendment and draft amendment ordinance one public hearing following a City-initiated at least 14 days prior to a scheduled public amendment motion or applicant-initiated hearing for the amendment. The proposed amendment application subject to State Planning amendment shall be heard by the Planning Law requirements. Public hearing noticing and Commission at the scheduled hearing. If procedures for amendments shall be consistent approved, the amendment shall be adopted with the provisions of Section 11.50.020 (Public by ordinance and forwarded to the City Council Hearing Notification). Resolution findings and for final review, adoption, or denial. decision notification shall be consistent with D. Applicant-Initiated Amendments. A property owner Section 11.50.030 (Public Hearing Procedures). or designated agent seeking an amendment of

the General Plan or zoning

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PERMITS AND PROCEDURES CHAPTER 11.51

Section 11.51.010 Purpose Section 11.51.020 Applicability Section 11.51.030 Review Types and Responsibilities Section 11.51.040 Project and Permit Applications Section 11.51.050 Administrative Permits and Approvals Section 11.51.060 Design Review Section 11.51.070 Temporary Use Permit Section 11.51.080 Discretionary Permits and Approvals Section 11.51.090 Permit Revocation Section 11.51.100 Fees

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11.51

Section 11.51.010 Purpose

This Chapter establishes provisions and processes for the application, administration, approval, and permitting of activities subject to the regulation of this Zoning Code.

Section 11.51.020 Applicability

A. General Applicability. The provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to all land use permits, administrative and discretionary, as applicable to the development, building, establishment, renewal, modification, or discontinuance of any land use or structure within the City. Permits, subject to this Chapter, shall be issued in accordance with the permitted land use, as established by the zone. Nonconforming uses and structures shall be subject to permit procedures as established by Chapter 11.55 (Nonconforming Uses and Buildings). B. Permit Consistency. All departments, officials, and public employees assigned the authority to issue certificates, permits, and licenses in compliance with this Zoning Code shall conform to the provisions of this Zoning Code. Any certificate, permit, or license conflicting with the provisions of this Zoning Code shall be null and void. C. Building Permits Issued Prior to Effective Date. Any current building permit(s) issued prior to the effective date and hour of this Zoning Code shall be permitted to be exercised even if contrary to the provisions of this Zoning Code.

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11.51.030 Review Types and Responsibilities

All development proposals and applications may be subject to one or more development application processing procedures contained in this Chapter. Exact processing and timing of applications shall be determined by the Planning Division based on the applicable zone and the project characteristics. Table 11.51-1 (Application and Review Authority) outlines the primary types of development applications, review procedures required, and responsibilities. Figures 11.51-1, 11.51-2, and 11.51-3 generally depict the administrative and discretionary permit processes for South Gate.

Table 11.51-1 Application and Review Authority Planning Public Hearing Permit Type Director Commission City Council Required Administrative Permit Types See Figure 11.51-1 for Process Administrative Permit D A A Appeals Only Temporary Use Permit D A A Appeals Only Design Review D A A Appeals Only Discretionary Permit Process A See Figure 11.51-2 for Process Conditional Use Permit D A Yes Variance D A Yes Discretionary Permit Process B See Figure 11.51-3 for Process Density Bonus R D Yes Specific Plan R D Yes Regulating Plan/Zoning R D Yes Amendment D = deciding body whose decision is final unless appealed; A = appeal authority; R = advisory body required to make recommendations

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Application Application

Discretionary Permit Administrative Permit

Planning Commission Hearing Administrative Review Deny Permit Approve End Approve Assign Deny Permit Conditions Permit of Approval Appeal

Approve Permit City Council Hearing

Issue Use Issue Deny Permit Permit Permit Figure 11.51-1 Administrative Permit Process

Figure 11.51-2 Discretionary Permit Process A

Application

Discretionary Permit

Planning Commission Hearing

Recommend Denial End

Recommend Appeal Approval

City Council Hearing

Issue Use Issue Deny Permit Permit Permit

Figure 11.51-3 Discretionary Permit Process B

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11.51.040 Project and Permit Applications

A. Consistent Applications. All applications for any E. Review for Completeness action or appeal covered by this Zoning Code shall Applications will not be deemed complete until be consistent with the application forms filing fee and required notarized signatures are established by the City. received. The Director shall review each application for completeness and accuracy, B. Application Signatures. Applications shall not be including completeness of the Administrative Plan considered complete until signatures of the Review or Discretionary Plan Review if required for property owner(s) of record or designated the land use. Determination of completeness shall representative are obtained. Representative be based on the City’s list of required application signatures shall in no case infringe upon the free content as established by the Planning exercise of the powers vested in the City as Commission in Section 11.51.040(A), above. represented by the Planning Commission and City Additional information beyond the standard Council. application may be required by the Director based C. Concurrent Filing. Development project applicants on the subject property and project parameters as requiring more than one application (e.g., Zoning applicable to the policies of this Zoning Code. Map amendment and CUP) shall file all related F. Refiling Limitations. Substantially identical applications concurrently, with all application fees discretionary permits for projects, actions, as required by Section 11.51.100 (Fees), unless applications, or amendments denied by the City, the concurrent filing requirements are waived by regardless of who the applicants are on either the Director. application, shall not be refiled within 1 year from D. Record of Filing. All applications filed for Zoning the date of denial of any application, unless Code actions shall be numbered consecutively in otherwise stipulated by this Zoning Code. the order of their filing, and shall become a part of

the permanent official record of the Planning Commission. Applications shall be attached to any related Planning Commission or City Council files, along with all notices and actions, with certificates and affidavits of posting, mailing, or associated publications.

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11.51.050 Administrative Permits and Approvals 11.51

Applications in compliance with all applicable C. Accessory Uses. Accessory uses, denoted as “A-U” requirements of this Zoning Code, where a in the land use table of the applicable zone, shall discretionary action is not required, shall be be processed through an administrative permit. processed by the Planning Division for administrative Accessory uses shall be limited to a secondary approval by the Director. use supportive of the primary permitted or conditionally permitted uses. Development or A. Administrative Plan Review. Administrative Plan establishment of an accessory use shall not be Review is an administrative “site plan” review permitted independently on a parcel as the submitted as part of the administrative permit and primary use. subject to review and approval by the Director. The applicant and Planning Division shall review D. Temporary Use Permits. Temporary uses, as all Zoning Code requirements and other identified in Tables 11.21-3, 11.21-4, or 11.21-5, applicable design features in the context of a site as applicable to the zone, shall be processed plan. Only those land uses noted as requiring an through a Temporary Use Permit consistent with Administrative Plan Review in Chapter 11.21 Section 11.51.070 (Temporary Use Permits). (Land Use Types) are required to submit this as part of the permit application. B. Upper-Floor Uses. Upper-floor uses (containing note “2” in the land use table of the applicable zone) shall be processed through an administrative permit. Upper-floor uses shall not be permitted on the ground floor of the applicable zone, but are administratively permitted on the second story or any story above. Restriction to upper floors is intended to generate a pedestrian- oriented setting on the ground floor, with businesses generating less direct foot traffic on the upper floors.

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11.51.060 Design Review

The regulations of this Zoning Code are designed to B. Review Authority. The Director or designee shall permit flexibility to encourage creative design, elevate have the authority to review applications for the character of the community, conserve open completeness and evaluate the project’s space, improve vehicular circulation and parking, consistency with the intent of this Code. maximize use of unique site features, and mitigate all C. Civic Building Design Review. Due to the potentially incompatible activities. Design Review is community-wide need for civic buildings to reflect an administrative permitting process designed to the civic and cultural characteristics of the ensure that projects meet this purpose. Design community as distinct from commercial or Review shall be required for a range of development residential characteristics of non-civic buildings, projects, subject to the following regulations. all civic buildings are exempt from Section A. Projects Requiring Design Review. All the following 11.23.080 (Guidelines for Building Frontage shall require Design Review prior to applicable Types). Civic buildings are subject to Design permit approvals: Review by the Director, who will present a 1. All development and projects identified as recommendation to the Planning Commission for requiring Design Review under other Chapters its consideration and action. of this Zoning Code. 2. All parcels of land 15,000 square feet or larger. 3. Where two or more parcels are proposed to be consolidated for the development of a single project.

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11.51.070 Temporary Use Permit 11.51

The purpose of an administrative Temporary Use 4. Limits on the maximum duration will be Permit is to allow for short-term activities that warrant specified in the permit, and shall not exceed 3 individual consideration and are acceptable because days in a row, or 10 working days in any of their temporary, short-term nature. calendar year. A. Temporary Uses. The provisions of this Section 5. Parking Lot Sale Conditions. shall regulate all special events and temporary i. The location of the merchandise shall not land uses as permitted by Table 11.21-3, 11.21- impede pedestrian and/or vehicular 4, or 11.21-5 as applicable to the zone, or as traffic. determined by the Director. Other temporary and seasonal uses under this Section may include ii. The sale must be supervised by the parking lot sales, 1-day sales, public celebrations, vendor in charge of the sale. organization- or interest-based festivals, and other iii. Applicant shall pay a parking lot sale temporary seasonal sales, including Christmas application fee as set forth in the South tree sales lots and pumpkin patches with Gate fee resolution, which shall be paid to affiliated facilities and trucks, outdoor farmer’s and collected by the Business License markets, parking lot sales, and similar temporary Division. A fee waiver may be granted if uses. See Section 11.51.070(5) (Parking Lot Sale the applicant is able to provide adequate Conditions) for specific conditions. proof of tax-exempt status. B. Mandatory Approval Conditions. A Temporary Use C. Exempt Activities. The following activities, Permit shall include all of the following approval although temporary, shall be exempt from the conditions; other approval conditions specific to standards of this Section, and shall not require the temporary use may be added as deemed the issuance of a permit for the activity: appropriate and necessary by the Director. 1. City-sponsored temporary activities and 1. The temporary use shall not be detrimental to events conducted at City Hall. the property or improvements in the surrounding area, or to the public health, 2. On-site construction yards in conjunction with safety, or general welfare. development projects. 2. The temporary use shall not be located within 3. Emergency public health and safety facilities the public right-of-way or required setbacks and activities. unless specified within the Temporary Use Permit as an additional approval condition. 3. Permanent alterations to the site are prohibited.

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11.51.080 Discretionary Permits and Approvals

All applications for land uses not permitted by right C. Discretionary Plan Review. Discretionary Plan within a zone shall require discretionary review of all Review is a “site plan” review submitted as part of project-related activities; see Table 11.51-1 a permit application. The Director shall evaluate (Application and Review Authority) for application the Discretionary Plan Review and present a types. Applications that exceed the flexibility built into recommendation to the Planning Commission for this Zoning Code, as established in Table 11.30-1 its consideration and action. This provides an (Administrative Modifications) are considered appropriate level of discretionary review of site inconsistent with the Zoning Code and, therefore, may plan, operation, and design features of specific be approved, conditionally approved, or denied in the land uses and development types in the context of Director’s discretion. Approval of such projects is a site plan. Only those land uses noted as discretionary and may include conditions of approval requiring a Discretionary Plan Review in Chapter to ensure performance and compatibility in 11.21 (Land Use Types) are required to submit compliance with the intent of this Zoning Code. this as part of the permit application. A. Purpose. The purpose of a discretionary permit shall be as follows: 1. To ensure that compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent properties, land uses, and the general community is maintained. 2. To recognize and compensate for necessary land-use-related technology and equipment as related to the factors of noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, odors, hazard, or public need. B. Process. All discretionary permits shall be noticed and have hearings held consistent with Chapter 11.50 (Administration).

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11.51.090 Permit Revocation 11.51

A. Violation of Permit. A public hearing consistent B. Permit Expiration. Any approval or permit granted with Chapter 11.50 (Administration) shall be held by the City becomes null and void if the property is for the consideration of a permit revocation. A not being used for the approved or permitted permit or any associated conditions may be purpose within one year from the date the approval revoked or modified by the Planning Commission or permit was issued, consistent with the subject to any of the following grounds: provisions identified within Section 11.55 1. The permit or approval was obtained by fraud. Nonconforming Uses and Buildings. 2. The property is not being use for the purpose C. Existing Unexercised Permits. Any approval or which is the subject of the permit. permit granted within 1 year preceding the effective date of the Zoning Code that has not 3. The use for which the approval was granted made progress to fulfill the entitlements and bring has ceased or has been suspended for 1 year the project to completion shall be considered null or more. and void. 4. The permit or conditions of the approval have

been violated; exercised contrary to the terms of approval; or in violation of any statute, ordinance, law, or regulation. 5. The use for which the approval was granted was exercised in a manner detrimental to the public health or safety, or so as to constitute a public nuisance.

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11.51.100 Fees

A. Filing Fees. All filing fees established by the City 2. The City is the prevailing party when an shall be paid upon the filing of an application, and administrative or judicial determination is such fees shall not be refundable. Applications made or affirmed and a person is found to be shall not be deemed complete, and processing responsible for one or more conditions or shall not commence on any application until all activities that constitute a public nuisance. A required fees or deposits have been paid. person is the prevailing party only when a final administrative or judicial determination B. Recovery of Attorney’s Fees. A prevailing party in completely absolves that person of any judicial action, administrative proceeding, or responsibility for all conditions or activities special proceeding to abate or to cause the that were alleged to constitute a public abatement of a public nuisance, or in any appeal nuisance in that action or proceeding. An or other judicial action arising therefrom, may administrative or judicial determination that recover reasonable attorney’s fees in accordance results in findings of responsibility or non- with the following subsections: responsibility on the part of a person for 1. Attorney’s fees are not recoverable by any conditions or activities that were alleged in person as a prevailing party unless the City that action or proceeding to constitute a Manager, or a designee thereof, or an attorney public nuisance shall, nevertheless, result in for and on behalf of, the City elects in writing the City being the prevailing party. to seek recovery of the City Attorney’s fees at 3. Provided the City has made an election to the initiation of that individual action or seek attorney’s fees, an award of attorney’s proceeding. Failure to make such an election fees to a person shall not exceed the amount precludes any entitlement to, or award of, of reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the attorney’s fees in favor of any person or the person in that action or proceeding. City.

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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CHAPTER 11.52

Section 11.52.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.52.020 Applicability Section 11.52.030 Required Findings Section 11.52.040 CUP Process

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Section 11.52.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the application, review, and granting/denial procedures for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Some uses may have a unique and distinct impact on the area in which they are located, or are capable of impacts to adjacent properties unless given special review and conditions. Additionally, the City recognizes the need for special consideration for technological processes and equipment that are necessary for the operation of certain land uses. The intent of a CUP is to reduce the detrimental effects of land uses on adjacent properties, compensate through conditions for specialized technology, and maintain a degree of compatibility between land uses throughout the City.

Section 11.52.020 Applicability

Consistent with allowed land uses (Tables 11.21-3, 11.21-4, and 11.21-5), a CUP is required for certain uses by the permit requirements of the applicable zone. A CUP, and any modification(s) to a CUP, may only be approved by the Planning Commission or City Council in accordance with applicable zone requirements and in compliance with this Zoning Code. A. Permit Discretion. The Planning Commission or City Council may grant a CUP at its discretion. A CUP is not the automatic right of any applicant. B. Land Applicability. A granted CUP is only applicable to the real property for which it is granted, and is non- transferrable to another location.

Section 11.52.030 Required Findings

Before a CUP may be approved, the Planning Commission (or the City Council on appeal) shall make all of the following findings, as applicable to the property: A. Approval of the CUP is consistent with and will not adversely affect the intent and purpose of this Code or the City’s General Plan. B. The design and development of the land use and conditions of the CUP are compatible with the existing and future land uses of the applicable zone. C. Approval of the CUP would not result in detrimental impacts to adjacent properties or to the character or function of the neighborhood.

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11.52.040 CUP Process

The procedure for the application and granting/denial 1. CUP findings and conditions shall be recorded of a CUP is illustrated in Figure 11.52-1 (Conditional and notification shall be sent consistent with Use Permit [CUP] Process). Section 11.50.020 (Public Hearing Notification). The decision shall include A. Application. An application for a CUP shall be reasoning, valid Zoning Code section accompanied by all such materials deemed references, and any conditions and citations necessary by the Director to document the imposed on the permit by the approving body. conditions or circumstances of the property and Parameters and conditions of the CUP, as land use to fully evaluate the CUP consistent with approved by the approving body, shall be the standards of this Chapter. No hearing shall be considered development and performance scheduled or noticed until the application is standards applicable to the subject property. deemed complete by the Planning Division. F. CUP Revocation. If the application or any B. Notice and Hearing. Upon submittal of a complete conditions of the CUP violate the Zoning Code or application, as deemed by the Planning Division, a do not fulfill the intent of the Code, the Planning Planning Commission hearing shall be scheduled Commission shall, following a public hearing, be and noticed, including notice to the property authorized to take the following actions: owner on record and nearby property owners, as provided for in Section 11.50.020 (Public Hearing 1. Revoke the CUP, revoke and reissue the CUP Notification). with new or modified conditions, or modify the conditions of the existing CUP as may be C. Conditions and Limitations. A CUP may be granted appropriate under the circumstances. upon such conditions and limitations and for such periods of time as the approving body deems to 2. Impose, as a condition of the continuation, be reasonable and necessary or advisable under reinstatement, or reissuance of the CUP, a the circumstances so that the objectives of this requirement that the permittee reimburse the Code will be achieved. City for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, identifying, and D. Final Decision. The decision granting, modifying, documenting the violation, and in processing or denying the CUP shall become final unless an information concerning the violation for appeal is filed, consistent with Table 11.51-1 presentation to the Planning Commission, (Application and Review Authority). All other and, upon any appeal, to the City Council. permit actions, including appeals, fees, effective dates, and revocation, shall be consistent with 3. A CUP shall be revocable if the exercise of Chapters 11.50 (Administration), 11.51 (Permits rights granted by the CUP are discontinued for and Procedures), and 11.56 (Enforcement) of this 6 consecutive months. The use subject to the Code. CUP may not be resumed if the CUP is revoked; a new CUP, including processing and E. Permit Action. Review of and action regarding a public notification, shall be required. CUP may result in approval and granting, conditional approval, disapproval, or remand to the Director for applicant redesign with re-filling privileges.

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11.52

CUP Application

Planning Division Review of Application and Determination of Redesign Completeness Project

Planning Commission Hearing

Conditioned End Denial Approval End Approval

Appeal

Deny and Remand City Council Hearing to Director for Redesign/ Re-application

Approve CUP Deny CUP

Note: End = End of Process

Figure 11.52-1 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Process

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VARIANCE CHAPTER 11.53

Section 11.53.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.53.020 Applicability Section 11.53.030 Variance Limitations Section 11.53.040 Required Findings Section 11.53.050 Variance Process

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Section 11.53.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a variance process to enable resolution of practical difficulties or undue physical hardships that may result from implementation of the regulations of this Zoning Code. A variance may be granted for a parcel of property with physical characteristics so unusual that complying with the requirements of this Zoning Code would create an exceptional hardship to the applicant or the surrounding property owners. The sole purpose of any variance shall be to prevent discrimination, and no variance shall be granted that would have the effect of granting a special privilege not shared by other property in the same zone and vicinity. The intent is to avoid practical difficulties, unnecessary hardship, or results inconsistent with the general purposes of this Code.

Section 11.53.020 Applicability

A variance may be granted to allow the following, where the characteristics addressed by the variance are unique to the property and not shared by adjacent parcels. The unique characteristic must pertain to the land itself, not to the structure, its inhabitants, or the property owners. A. A reduction or variation in setback and yard regulations; parking and/or loading regulations; height regulations; and the expansion, extension, alteration, or relocation of nonconforming buildings and uses. B. A change in the required location of accessory buildings and uses, and the designated “front” or “frontage” of the building site. C. A reduction or variation in area regulations, including limitations on the area covered by accessory buildings.

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11.53.030 Variance Limitations

All of the following shall be strictly enforced limitations for granting a variance: A. No variance shall be granted that would have the effect of granting a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity and applicable zone. B. No variance shall be granted that would have the effect of authorizing a use that is not otherwise authorized by this Code. C. None of the following shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance: 1. The nonconforming use of adjacent properties, structures, or buildings in the same zone. 2. The nonconforming use of property, structures, or buildings in other zones. 3. The granting of a variance on another property.

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11.53.040 Required Findings 11.53

Before a variance may be granted, the Planning Commission (or the City Council on appeal) shall make specific findings based on the pertinent evidence of the application and conditions of the property that all of the following conditions exist in reference to the property: 1. The property is subject to exceptional or extraordinary physical conditions or circumstances that do not apply generally to the property or class of use in the same zone and vicinity. 2. The exceptional or extraordinary physical conditions or circumstances are a characteristic of the property in relation to the regulations of this Code, and not a result by the applicant/property owner or any previous owner of the property. 3. The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone, and would be denied to the property based on the application of the provisions of this Code without the issuance of a variance. 4. Granting the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or cause adverse effect on any surrounding property or property improvements in the same vicinity and zone. 5. Granting the variance will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Code to any other property or class of use in the same vicinity and zone. 6. Granting the variance is consistent with the intent of the General Plan.

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11.53.050 Variance Process

The procedure for the application and granting of a E. Permit Action. Review of and action regarding a variance is defined below. variance may result in approval and granting, conditional approval, disapproval, or remand to A. Application. An application for a variance shall be the Director for applicant redesign with refilling accompanied by all such materials deemed privileges. necessary by the Director to document the conditions or circumstances of the property that 1. Variance findings and conditions shall be would justify a variance, consistent with the recorded and notification shall be sent standards of this Chapter. No hearing shall be consistent with Section 11.50.020 (Public scheduled or noticed until the application is Hearing Notification). The decision shall deemed complete by the Planning Division. include reasoning, valid Zoning Code section references, and any conditions and citations B. Notice and Hearing. Upon submittal of a complete imposed on the variance by the approving application, as deemed by the Planning Division, a body. Parameters and conditions of the Planning Commission hearing shall be scheduled variance, as approved by the approving body, and noticed, including noticing to the property shall be considered additional development owner on record and nearby property owners, as and performance standards applicable to the provided for in Section 11.50.020 (Public Hearing subject property. Notification). F. Applicant Action. Where the applicant is granted a C. Conditions and Limitations. Variances shall be more limited variance than for which the granted upon such conditions and limitations and application is made, or imposes condition on the for such periods of time as the approving body variance, the applicant may decline to accept the deems to be reasonable and necessary so that variance as granted and may appeal the decision. the objectives of this Code are achieved and the findings in Section 11.53.040 (Required Findings) may be made. D. Final Decision. The decision granting or denying the variance, with or without conditions, shall become final unless an appeal is filed, consistent with Table 11.51-1 (Application and Review Authority). All other permit actions, including appeals, fees, effective dates, and revocation, shall be consistent with Chapters 11.50 (Administration), 11.51 (Permits and Procedures), and 11.56 (Enforcement) of this Code.

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SPECIFIC PLANS CHAPTER 11.54

Section 11.54.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.54.020 Applicability Section 11.54.030 Specific Plan Standards Section 11.54.040 Required Content Section 11.54.050 Specific Plan Process Section 11.54.060 Environmental Review Section 11.54.070 Public Hearings and Approval Section 11.54.080 Specific Plan Amendments

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Section 11.54.010 Purpose and Intent

This Chapter establishes the process for the preparation, adoption, and amendment of a Specific Plan. The Specific Plan provides a tool for the development of more specific land use, infrastructure, and/or design or development standards for properties requiring special treatment or consideration. The Specific Plan is a policy and regulatory tool for implementation of the goals and policies of the South Gate General Plan.

Section 11.54.020 Applicability

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the preparation, review, and adoption of all Specific Plans prepared for all real property within the City of South Gate. The standards of this Chapter, and eligibility for a Specific Plan, shall only apply to projects composed of a minimum of 5 acres of contiguous property. Any project of less than 5 acres shall not be eligible for a Specific Plan.

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11.54.030 Specific Plan Standards

A. Applicant Generated. The preparation of a Specific Plan, and concurrent zoning and/or General Plan amendment(s), may be started by an applicant or property owner. The use of a Specific Plan is appropriate where site-specific regulation beyond the scope of this Zoning Code would be beneficial based on site features or unique characteristics of the property, such as innovative development in the form of buildings, construction, design, or use combinations inconsistent with the established provisions of this Code. B. Compatibility. All uses shall be compatible with the intent of the South Gate General Plan and this Zoning Code; maximum development intensity/density shall be consistent with the General Plan. C. Regulating Document. A Specific Plan may either supplement or supersede land-use regulations of this Code, including all previously adopted ordinances, standards, and guidelines. Upon adoption of a Specific Plan and requisite zoning/General Plan amendments, the Specific Plan shall replace and take precedence over the zoning regulations of this Code for the subject property. Maximum intensity and density thresholds shall be consistent with the General Plan. Where the regulations of a Specific Plan are silent, the Zoning Code regulations and all adopted ordinances, regulations, standards, and guidelines of the City shall apply, as deemed appropriate by the Director.

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11.54.040 Required Content 11.54

A Specific Plan shall provide regulations and design 6. Architectural and site planning design and standards governing the minimum and maximum development standards, which may include development parameters of all real property within design themes or similar architectural the identified Specific Plan area. A Specific Plan shall treatments to control future construction of include a statement of its relationship and buildings on parcels covered by the adopted consistency with the General Plan, and compliance plan; and with Article 8 of Chapter 3 of the California 7. Signage requirements, if different from the Government Code, commencing with Section 65450, Zoning Code standards, to be addressed by a and as may be amended by the state. The City unique sign program codified in the Specific maintains full authority and discretion to determine Plan. how a Specific Plan will be prepared. At minimum, a Specific Plan shall address the following: E. Site Planning. Establish a comprehensive map of all streets, open spaces, private and public A. Purpose. State the relationship to the goals and property, and land uses for all affected properties, policies of the General Plan. consistent with the intent of the General Plan and B. Setting. State the existing and regional setting to Zoning Code. establish the conditions and reasons for the 1. Provide site planning at the perimeter of the project. area boundaries for the mutual protection of C. Proposed Land Uses. Establish the distribution, the Specific Plan and the surrounding type, definitions of, and regulations for all properties. proposed land uses. 2. Site orientation to use available solar, wind, D. Development Standards. Establish all regulating and natural setting benefits of the site, and to policies, including all the following standards for all retain natural features and amenities found building types: on-site. 1. Building height, setbacks, massing, and 3. Provide landscape architectural concept plans design standards; and standards, including project entries, streetscapes, fencing details, lighting, 2. Lot area, width, depth, and structural signage, utilities, and street furniture. limitations; F. Infrastructure. Identify the proposed distribution, 3. Maximum number of dwelling units and the extent, intensity, and location of major maximum residential density of the Specific components of public and private Plan area and designated land uses circulation/transportation, drainage, energy, consistent with the General Plan; sewers, solid waste disposal, water, and other 4. Usable open space provisions and essential facilities proposed. requirements within the development; 5. Off-street parking and loading facilities;

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1. Include physical and fiscal plans for the construction, improvement, or extension of transportation facilities, public utilities, and all other public facilities/services required to serve the Specific Plan area. 2. All public rights-of-way within or abutting the development shall remain within applicable City specifications. 3. Include layout and design of private streets and alleys; such private facilities shall be privately owned and maintained without public cost, and maintenance responsibility for their intended purpose. 4. Consideration of other forms of access, such as pedestrian ways, paseos, courts, plazas, driveways, horse trails, bike trails, or open public parking areas may be made at the time of Specific Plan consideration by the City. G. Maintenance. Provisions ensuring the continued maintenance of private property, grounds, and all common areas. H. Phasing. Development phasing for the full life of the project and anticipated schedule, including start date and completion of each construction phase. I. Text and Graphics. A textual document incorporating graphics, including an executive summary, detailing all the required content identified in Section 11.53.040 (Required Findings), and any additional information identified by the Director as pertinent to conveying the development intent, standards, and outcomes of the Specific Plan.

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11.54.050 Specific Plan Process 11.54

The process identified in Figure 11.54-1 (Specific Plan Review Process) shall apply to the processing of all proposed Specific Plans within the City. The City shall establish the application requirements, which may include a pre-application consultation; review of maps, including constraint and schematic maps; and preliminary development proposal and schedule review.

Pre-Application Meeting (required)

Application

Planning Commission Hearing

Recommend Recommend Project Approval Denial Terminated

City Council Appeal Hearing

Adopt Specific Deny Application/ Plan Appeal

Figure 11.54-1 Specific Plan Review Process

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11.54.060 Environmental Review

A Specific Plan, which qualifies as a project under CEQA, shall be subject to environmental review in accord with CEQA; see Chapter 11.50 (Administration).

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11.54.070 Public Hearings and Approval 11.54

A. Public Hearings. The Specific Plan process is considered a discretionary action. Public hearings shall be held consistent with Discretionary Permit Process B, as established by Table 11.51-1 and Figure 11.51-3, and consistent with all public hearing requirements of Section 11.50.030 (Public Hearing Procedures). B. Approval. The Specific Plan shall be adopted by ordinance or resolution of the City Council, in compliance with state law (Government Code Section 65453). The City Council’s action to adopt a Specific Plan shall be accompanied by findings that the Specific Plan is in conformance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan and other adopted goals and policies of the City. C. Incorporation upon Approval. Upon Specific Plan approval, the Zoning Map shall be updated by the City. The Specific Plan as modified and approved by the City Council shall be incorporated into this Code upon adoption. D. Specific Plan Fee. The City Council may impose a Specific Plan fee surcharge on development permits within the Specific Plan area, in compliance with state law (Government Code Section 65456). E. Action Extension. The time within which the Planning Commission or City Council shall act on an application for a Specific Plan, beyond the stipulations of Chapter 11.50 (Administration), may be extended by the City Council.

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11.54.080 Specific Plan Amendments

A. Process. A Specific Plan may be amended in the same manner as a zoning amendment, subject to the process and required findings established by Section 11.50.050 (Amendments). B. Initiation. An amendment may be initiated by the City Council or by the applicant, provided such an applicant has, at the time of application submittal, demonstrated a controlling interest in the development or management of uses within the Specific Plan area.

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NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS CHAPTER 11.55

Section 11.55.010 Purpose Section 11.55.020 Applicability Section 11.55.030 Existing Development and Land Use Activity Section 11.55.040 Discontinuation and Abandonment of a Nonconforming Use or Structure Section 11.55.050 Limitations Section 11.55.060 Reestablishment after Disaster Section 11.55.070 Abatement Section 11.55.080 Substandard Lots

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Section 11.55.010 Purpose

This Chapter provides regulations for nonconforming land uses, structures, and parcels to allow reasonable continuation of legally established uses and buildings that do not meet current City regulations.

Section 11.55.020 Applicability

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all nonconforming buildings or uses, including outdoor activities such as product storage or parking.

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11.55.030 Existing Development and Land Use Activity

A. Use Continuation. Nonconforming land, buildings 1. The buildings(s)/improvement(s) is or uses may continue, subject to compliance with demolished voluntarily, not caused by natural the applicable requirements of City, county, state, disaster. and federal laws regarding their operations. 2. The buildings(s) is to be expanded, altered, or B. Legal Establishment. The person claiming the modified by more than 10% in size from the existence of a nonconforming building or use has size at the time it became nonconforming. the burden of proof with regard to that claim. 3. A nonconforming structure that began

construction under an active building permit C. Health, Safety, Welfare. The City shall determine prior to a change in regulations in this Zoning that the continuation of the previously conforming Code, which would make the structure use and/or structure does not endanger the nonconforming once completed, may be health, safety, or general welfare of the public. completed per approved building permit and D. Continuation of Nonconforming Residential, plans, and shall be deemed a previously Industrial, and Non-Industrial Use Types. conforming structure. Nonconforming residential and non-industrial H. Repairs and Maintenance of Nonconforming uses may continue in use in any zone where they Structures (Residential, Industrial, and Non- were legally established. Industrial). Minor building/structure repairs, E. Continuation of Nonconforming Industrial Use aesthetic improvements, and routine Types. Nonconforming industrial uses may maintenance are permitted and encouraged on all continue in use in any zone where they were structures provided that no additions, legally established. enlargements, or structural alterations are made, except in accordance with the provision of this F. Continuation of Nonconforming Residential and Code. Renovations may be permitted subject to Non-Industrial Buildings. Nonconforming the following standards: residential and non-industrial buildings and improvements may continue to be maintained and 1. Valuation. Maximum estimated cost does not in use until such time as any of the following exceed 50% of the construction valuation. occurs: 2. Existing Footprint. All renovation occurs within 1. The buildings(s)/improvement(s) is the existing footprint and floor area of the demolished voluntarily, not caused by natural existing structure. disaster. I. Alterations and Expansion of Residential Non- 2. The buildings(s) is to be expanded, altered, or Industrial Structures and Uses. Alterations or modified by more than 10% in size from the expansions of a nonconforming residential size at the time it became nonconforming. structure or use are permitted subject to the approval of the Director and the following G. Continuation of Nonconforming Industrial standards: Buildings. Nonconforming industrial buildings and improvements may continue to be maintained in 1. One-Time Expansion. A one-time expansion of the location until such time as any of the following up to 10% of the existing square footage. occurs: 2. No additional residential units are created.

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3. The expansion does not reduce the number of 2. Changes to Parking Area. Any changes to a existing on-site parking spaces or access to parking area layout, loading area, circulation the building. aisles, access, lighting, or landscaping may only occur when the change reduces or 4. The expansion does not increase the number corrects an existing substandard condition; of stories. changes shall be subject to applicable 5. The expansion complies with all other permitting of this Code. provisions of this Code. L. Conforming Expansions. Alterations or expansions J. Alterations and Expansion of Industrial Structures of any nonconforming use that brings the land use and Uses. Alterations or expansions of a or building into partial or full compliance shall be nonconforming industrial structure or use are permitted if the proposed improvements comply permitted subject to the approval of the Director with the design and development standards of through an administrative permit application and this Zoning Code, and the requirements of this subject to the following standards: Chapter. Such improvements will not be subject to 1. One-Time Expansion. A one-time expansion of the one-time expansion limitation. up to 10% of existing square footage. M. Phasing of Compliance. Partial conversions of 2. The expansion is of an incidental character properties or buildings to bring them into better and does not constitute a complete remodel compliance with this Code are permitted and as defined by this Chapter and determined by encouraged. This applies to nonconforming the Director. outdoor activities such as product storage or parking. When a portion of a property, building, or 3. The expansion will architecturally integrate use is converted to bring it into conformance in into the existing structure and not negatively phases, the owner does not waive the right to impact overall site design. maintain previously allowed uses of other parts of 4. The expansion does not reduce the number of the building or property under the conditions existing on-site parking spaces or access to established in this Chapter. the building. N. Ownership of Multiple Parcels. For the purposes of 5. The expansion complies with all other this Chapter, multiple contiguous parcels under provisions of this Code. the same or substantially the same ownership or control, shall be treated as if they were a single K. Nonconforming Parking (Residential, Industrial, parcel or property, for enforcement of and Non-Industrial). Uses that have nonconforming use or building, including outdoor nonconforming parking or loading may continue in activities such as storage of product or parking. operation, subject to the following conditions: Ownership for the purposes of this Chapter is 1. One-Time Expansion. A one-time expansion of defined as the same or similar business up to 10% of existing floor space may be ownership structure. permitted without increase in parking O. Interpretation of Existing Uses. For the purposes requirements, regardless of conformance with of this Chapter, an existing use of any part of a Chapter 11.33 (Parking Standards). Additional building or property will be assumed to be an expansions shall require improvement of existing use throughout that building or property, parking conditions to be consistent with Table including outdoor activities. 11.33-1.

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11.55.040 Discontinuation/Abandonment of a Nonconforming Use or Structure

A. Discontinuation (Residential and Non-Industrial). include but not be limited to: (i) the absence Any discontinuance of such nonconforming use, of active electricity, gas and water service as defined in this Chapter, for a continuous period accounts; (ii) and, the absence of an active of 6 consecutive calendar months shall be waste collection account. deemed to constitute an abandonment of any 3. If the previously conforming use has been right to continue or maintain such nonconforming discontinued for the purpose of repair, use, and any future land use shall conform to remodeling, or aesthetic improvements, the provisions of this Zoning Code. The Director may maintenance of an active building permit and extend, in writing, for no longer than 6 months, continuance of a business license shall the period of discontinuance upon making the constitute conclusive evidence that such use findings required by this Chapter. has not been abandoned during the period of B. Discontinuation (Industrial). Any discontinuance of repair, remodeling, or aesthetic such nonconforming use, as outlined in this improvements, provided that the work is Chapter, for 2 consecutive calendar years shall be conducted diligently to completion. deemed to constitute an abandonment of any D. Abandonment (Industrial). If any industrial right to continue or maintain such nonconforming nonconforming use or structure is wholly use, and any future land use shall conform to discontinued or abandoned for a continuous provisions of this Zoning Code. The Director may period of 2 calendar years, any subsequent use of extend, in writing, for no longer than 12 months, such land or structure shall conform to the the period of discontinuance upon making the provisions of this Zoning Code. The determination findings required by this Chapter. of discontinuance (i.e., abandonment) shall be C. Abandonment (Residential and Non-Industrial). If supported by evidence, satisfactory to the any residential or non-industrial nonconforming Director, and shall include the following: use or structure is wholly discontinued or 1. The apparent intent of the owner to abandoned for a continuous period of 6 calendar discontinue use of the nonconforming months, any subsequent use of such land or structure is apparent, as determined by the structure shall conform to the provisions of this Director. Zoning Code. The determination of discontinuance (i.e., abandonment) shall be supported by 2. Where furnishings, equipment and other evidence, satisfactory to the Director, and shall personal property associated with the use are include the following: absent, and where lawful occupancy and/or use of the structure has been discontinued for 1. The apparent intent of the owner to 2 calendar years. Evidence of a discontinue use of the nonconforming discontinuation of a nonconforming use shall structure, as determined by the Director. include but not be limited to: (i) the absence 2. Where furnishings, appliances and other of an active business license; the absence of personal property associated with the use are an active State Board of Equalization permit; absent, and where lawful occupancy and/or of (ii) the absence of active electricity, gas and the structure use has been discontinued for 6 water service accounts; (iii) and, the absence consecutive calendar months. Evidence of a of an active waste collection account. discontinuation of a nonconforming use shall

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3. If the previously conforming use has been discontinued for the purpose of repair, remodeling, or aesthetic improvements, the maintenance of an active building permit and continuance of a business license shall constitute conclusive evidence that such use has not been abandoned during the period of repair, remodeling, or aesthetic improvements, provided that the work is conducted diligently to completion. E. Transfer to New Owner or Tenant. A change in ownership or occupancy of a use shall not result in a loss of nonconforming status, and the nonconforming status is transferable to a new owner or tenant, provided that the use is not discontinued.

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11.55.050 Limitations

A. New Development. Any new structure(s) built on a nonconforming parcel shall conform to the provisions of this Zoning Code. B. New Uses. If a nonconforming use is not reestablished within the time frame identified in Section 11.55, any new use or building (including outdoor activities) would be subject to the design and development requirements of new Code with an effective date of March 2015. This determination may be appealed to the Director, as identified in Section 11.50.040 of the Code.

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11.55.060 Reestablishment After Disaster 11.55

Where any nonconforming building or structure is damaged or partially destroyed by fire, explosion, other casualty, or natural disaster, structure reconstruction and use reestablishment may be permitted subject to the following conditions. A. Existing Footprint. Reconstruction occurs completely within the same footprint and setbacks existing prior to the disaster (unless no longer conforming to Building Code requirements), the number of dwelling units is not increased, or the amount of off-street parking is not reduced. The reconstruction is illegible for the one time expansion of up to 10% of existing square footage as allowed by this Chapter. B. Compliance with Title 9. A reconstructed building or structure shall comply with all current regulations in Title 9 of the SGMC. C. Time Frame. Reconstruction, completion, and reestablishment of use shall conform to the same time provisions as identified in Section 11.55.040, and reconstruction shall be subject to the provisions of this Zoning Code. D. Destruction Defined. Damage or partial destruction for the purpose of this section is defined as that which exceeds 50% of the replacement cost of the building or structure at the time of destruction. E. Nonconforming Use. Reestablishment of a nonconforming land use or building destroyed after a disaster may be established with approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The use or building that has the highest level of the nonconformance would be permitted to be reestablished.

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11.55.070 Abatement

A. Nonconforming Uses. The Director determines when land, structures, uses or outdoor activities have lost their nonconforming status. The Director’s determination is subject to appeal to the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 11.50.040 of this Code. Any abandoned nonconforming outdoor land use activity in any zone shall be abated, including clearing of the land and any associated equipment or materials, within 1 year of notification by the Director and/or Planning Commission. All future use of such land shall conform to the applicable zone and use provisions of this Code. B. Noncompliance Notification. If the conditions of Section 11.55.030 (Existing Development and Land Use Activity) are not met, the City shall notify the property owner(s) of noncompliance of a building, structure or land use with two written correction notices, each requiring 30-day compliance, within a 12-month period. Where corrections are not fulfilled, the Planning Commission shall establish a formal schedule for abatement of the property after the 60-day notification process. Abatement shall be required within 2 years from the second correction notice, as postmarked to the property owner(s). C. Abatement Schedule. When establishing the abatement schedule, the City shall consider the type of construction, age, condition, and extent of nonconformity of the structure or use in question. A formal resolution shall be passed to establish the facts, upon which the abatement determination is made, and the property owner(s) and lessee shall be notified in writing of the decision within 60 days of meeting; the notice shall include reasonable abatement and conformance requirement dates.

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11.55.080 Substandard Lots 11.55

Legally created pre-existing substandard lots having less than the minimum required lot area or width shall be considered a legal building site and shall be granted a land use permit consistent with the applicable zone without needing a variance for lot width or area. The development of an illegally created lot is prohibited. A. Required Setbacks. Development on a substandard lot shall meet the required setbacks of the applicable zone. Where development standards cannot be met, the substandard lot size shall not be used as the sole basis for granting a variance.

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ENFORCEMENT CHAPTER 11.56

Section 11.56.010 Purpose of Chapter Section 11.56.020 Enforcement and Violations Section 11.56.030 Abatement Procedure Section 11.56.040 Civil Remedies and Criminal Penalties

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Section 11.56.010 Purpose of Chapter

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish enforcement responsibilities and procedures intended to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Zoning Code for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare of City residents.

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11.56.020 Enforcement and Violations

Violations and enforcement are subject to the following authority and conditions. A. Authority. The Director, or designee, is vested with the authority to enforce by arrest, abatement, citation, or any other means any violation of this Code that is a nuisance, or any person who violates the provisions of this Zoning Code in the manner provided by Section 836.5 of the California Penal Code. B. Violation Warning. The Director is required to issue written notice to advise responsible parties of any violating provisions of this Zoning Code, consistent with the City Citation Program. C. Each Day a Separate Offense. Each person or entity found in violation shall be deemed to be in violation of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this Code is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, firm, or corporation, and shall be punishable as provided for in this Code.

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11.56.030 Abatement Procedure 11.56

Upon determination by the Director that violation of owner’s own expense. The Director or designee this Zoning Code exists on any property, the property may enter private property to abate the nuisance. owner of record shall be provided with written notice, D. Report of Costs. The Director shall keep an adequately describing the offensive condition. account of all abatement costs per parcel where A. Service of Notice. The abatement notice for public abatement work is performed. An itemized cost nuisance shall be served upon the property owner report shall be submitted to the City Council for (tenant, occupant) and all other persons confirmation and served by mail to the owner of responsible for the maintenance of the nuisance record. The notice of abatement cost shall include by any of the following sufficient service methods: sufficient information on the disposition of work required or done, the date and nature of the work, 1. personal delivery on the property owner, and all pertinent hearing information related to tenant, and occupant; the abatement. 2. posting a copy of the notice on the main E. Abatement Special Assessment. The cost of entrance to the main building on the subject abatement performed on each parcel constitutes premises; or a special assessment against that parcel. After 3. mailing written notice to each person to whom the assessment is confirmed by the City Council, it such described property is assessed on the is a lien upon that parcel pursuant to the last equalized assessment roll available on provisions of Government Code Sections 38773 the date of the notice to abate a public and 38773.5. nuisance; addresses of owners shall be F. Assessment Transmittal. The City Clerk shall deemed to be the proper address for the transmit a certified copy of the City-Council- purpose of mailing such notice. confirmed report to the county tax assessor and B. Hearing. The City Council shall hold a hearing and collector for filing with the county auditor on or consider all competent evidence offered by any before August 10. The descriptions of the parcels person pertaining to the nuisance and matters set reported shall be those used for the same parcels forth in the report, and hold a subsequent hearing on the county assessor’s map books for the regarding any report of abatement costs. The City current year. The county auditor shall enter each Council shall, at the conclusion of the hearing, assessment on the county tax roll opposite the allow or overrule any objections as it deems parcel of land, and the amount of the assessment appropriate to comply with the intent of this shall be collected at the time and in the manner of Chapter. ordinary municipal taxes, and shall be subject to C. Order of Abatement. If objections have not been the same penalties and the same procedure of made, or if they have been overruled, the Director sale in case of delinquency for municipal taxes. All shall cause the City to abate the public nuisance laws applicable to the levy, collection, and described in the notice. The order shall be in enforcement of municipal taxes shall be writing and served upon the property owner in the applicable to such special assessment. same manner as described in Section G. Voluntary Payment of Abatement Costs. The 11.56.030(A) (Service of Notice). The Director Finance Director may receive the amount due on may, at his/her discretion, permit the property the abatement costs and issue receipts at any owner a one-time reasonable period of time within time after the confirmation of the report, until which to abate the nuisance at the property August 1 following the confirmation of the report.

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11.56.040 Civil Remedies and Criminal Penalties

A. Restriction on Occupancy. If any condition causes a building or property, or any portion thereof, to be in violation of this Code, resulting in an unsafe condition as defined in Section 116 of the California Building Code, the the building or property shall be vacated until such time as the unsafe condition has been corrected or removed. B. Other Civil Remedies Permitted. The aforementioned civil and criminal remedies for the abatement of a public nuisance are not exclusive of any other remedies permitted by law, including a civil action for injunction that may be maintained by the City or by any private person as permitted by law. C. Criminal Penalties. Any person, firm, company, or corporation owning, operating, leasing, or otherwise maintaining property or buildings, or any portion thereof, in violation of any permit or provision of this Zoning Code shall be deemed guilty of 1. An infraction or 2. A misdemeanor as provided for in the particular Section of this Code. Upon conviction, any person, firm, company, or corporation shall be punishable to the maximum extent as is permitted by law to be imposed for the commission of an infraction or a misdemeanor, as the case may be.

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DEFINITIONS CHAPTER 11.60

Section 11.60.010 Purpose and Intent Section 11.60.020 Applicability Section 11.60.030 “A” Definitions Section 11.60.040 Adult-Oriented Use Definitions Section 11.60.050 “B” Definitions Section 11.60.060 “C” Definitions Section 11.60.070 “D” Definitions Section 11.60.080 “E” Definitions Section 11.60.090 “F” Definitions Section 11.60.100 “G” Definitions Section 11.60.110 “H” Definitions Section 11.60.120 “I” Definitions Section 11.60.130 “J” Definitions Section 11.60.140 “K” Definitions Section 11.60.150 “L” Definitions Section 11.60.160 “M” Definitions Section 11.60.170 “N” Definitions Section 11.60.180 “O” Definitions Section 11.60.190 “P” Definitions Section 11.60.200 “Q” Definitions Section 11.60.210 “R” Definitions Section 11.60.220 “S” Definitions Section 11.60.230 “T” Definitions Section 11.60.240 “U” Definitions Section 11.60.250 “V” Definitions Section 11.60.260 “W” Definitions Section 11.60.270 “Z” Definitions

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Section 11.60.010 Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide definitions of terms and phrases used in this Zoning Code that are technical or specialized or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this Chapter conflict with definitions in other provisions of the SGMC, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this Zoning Code. If a word is not defined in this Chapter or in other provisions of the SGMC, the Director shall determine the correct definition.

Section 11.60.020 Applicability

Terms and phrases defined in this Chapter shall be applicable to all contexts within this Zoning Code, unless the context in which they are used clearly indicates otherwise.

Section 11.60.030 “A” Definitions

Accessory Structure (land use). A detached building or structure or part of a building or structure that is incidental or subordinate to the main building, structure, or use on the same parcel (e.g., storage shed, garage, gazebo). Accessory Fabrication/Assembly and Light Manufacturing (land use). Limited fabrication, assembly, or light industrial activities that provide ancillary warehousing and storage, require minimal outdoor storage, and require minimal heavy vehicle delivery/pick-up, and are in support of a primary research and development and/or industrial permitted land use in the applicable zone. Active Uses. See “Pedestrian-Oriented Uses.” Active, Pedestrian-Oriented Uses: See “Pedestrian-Oriented Uses.” Administrative Modification. A permissible administrative modification to the general property standards as authorized in Chapter 11.30, Section 11.30.030 and Table 11.30-1. Adult Day Care Center (land use). 1. General. The provision of non-medical care for seven or more adult persons on a less than 24-hour basis. Includes commercial day care centers for adults. Excludes substance-recovery shared living/dwelling units. 2. Limited. Provision of non-medical care for six or fewer adult persons on a less than 24-hour basis. Includes commercial day care centers for adults. Excludes substance-recovery shared living/dwelling units. Aircraft/Missile Factory (land use). A facility engaged in the private or commercial manufacturing of aircraft or missiles of any type or form. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, or successor entity, administering the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.

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Alcohol Sales (land use). 1. Alcohol Sales as Part of a Restaurant. Any licensed alcohol sales and service conducted in conjunction with a restaurant. See “Restaurant (land use).” Such retail liquor licenses consist of the following:  Type 02 (Winegrower)  Type 23 (Small Beer Manufacturer)  Type 41 (On-Sale Beer and Wine – Eating Place)  Type 47 (On-Sale General – Eating Place)  Type 75 (On-Sale General – Brewpub) 2. Alcohol Sales, As Part of a Bar/Tavern. Any establishment that is making an application for or has obtained a retail liquor license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premise, for sale or given away. Such retail liquor licenses consist of the following:  Type 40 (On-Sale Beer)  Type 42 (On-Sale Beer and Wine, Public Premises – No Minors)  Type 48 (On-Sale Beer, Wine, Distilled Spirits, General Public Premises – No Minors) 3. Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale. Any establishment that is making an application for or has obtained a retail liquor license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises in original, sealed containers. Such retail liquor licenses consist of the following:  Type 17 (Beer and Wine Wholesaler)  Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer and Wine)  Type 21 (Off-Sale General). May include any retail establishment that primarily sells wine, beer, and/or spirits, and/or may specialize in a type of alcohol, and may sell convenience merchandise, including food products. Ambulance/Patrol/Dispatch Service (land use). A business/dispatch base and storage for ambulance, limousine, safety patrol, taxis, tow truck, and similar vehicles for specialized transportation and/or where ambulance vehicles and crews not based at a hospital or fire department stand by for emergency calls. Does not include storage facilities for towed, wrecked, or salvaged vehicles. Animal Sale and Services (land use). A commercial land use (charitable or for profit) that includes any individual or combination of the following: 1. Boarding/Kennels. Shelter and care of animals, daily or overnight, on a commercial basis (charitable or for profit), including feeding and activities. 2. Grooming. The provision of bathing, tending, or general trimming services on a commercial basis. 3. Retail Sales. The retail sale and boarding of small animals within an enclosed building. Animal Services, Veterinary Hospitals (land use). An establishment providing medical and surgical treatment for domestic animals.

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Animal Shelter (land use). A facility operated for the purposes of shelter, care, impounding, harboring, selling, placing, and retrieving seized, strayed, distressed, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted animals. May include incidental activities, including vaccination, training classes, spay/neuter services, and boarding services. Antenna/Communication Facility (land use). Any and all equipment located, in whole or in part, in, above, or below public rights-of-way and other public or private property used by a telecommunications carrier in its telecommunications system, including conduits, cables, wires, ducts, pedestals, antennae, electronics, drops, and switching equipment. 1. Telecommunication System. An operating system that is located, in whole or in part, on, in, above, or below public rights-of-way or other public or private property that is designed and used, in whole or in part, to provide telecommunication services. 2. Institutional Use. Any facility owned, operated by, or operated on property of a non-profit corporation, hospital, place of worship, private school, or public agency other than the City of South Gate. 3. FCC. The Federal Communications Commission or its designated representative. 4. PUC. The California Public Utilities Commission or its designated representative. 5. Stealth Facility. Any telecommunications facility that is designed to blend into the surrounding environment and is visually unobtrusive. Examples of stealth facilities include architecturally screened, roof-mounted antennas or façade-mounted antennas painted and treated as architectural elements to blend with the existing building. All screening materials for stealth facilities match in color, size, proportion, style, and quality with the exterior design and architectural character of the structure and the surrounding visual environment, depending on the visibility, zoning, and character of the environment where the facility is located. Architectural Feature. Any non-habitable functional or decorative feature of a building that projects above the finished roof of a building and is specifically designed for an architectural (tower, parapet walls, skylights, chimneys, smokestacks) or utility (elevator shaft, ventilation system, heating/cooling system, flagpole, or similar equipment) purpose. Architectural Projection. Horizontal building wall offsets projecting beyond the minimum setback line for the express purpose of accommodating utility features, including but not limited to, fireplaces, eaves, window surrounds, chimneys, media niches, ventilation systems, and similar features. Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing (land use). Any commercial use (charitable or for profit) or space for the creation, exhibition, or production of artistic or craft pieces, including art installations, ceramic products manufacturing, crafts, glass work (edging, beveling, staining, silvering in connection with sale of mirrors and glass- decorated furniture glass), jewelry, painting, sculpture, and welding activities limited to the production of art. Art Work (as applicable to the Art in Public Places Program). Any form of physical hard media deemed adequate for contribution under the Arts in Public Places Program, including the following:  calligraphy  earthwork  fiber work  glass mosaic  mural  Neon work  photograph  portable painting  print  sculpture  other form of physical hard media and digital media

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Assembly/Bottling/Distribution Plant (land use). An enclosed facility whose primary operation involves assembling, bottling, processing, packaging, and/or distributing wholesale or retail merchandise or materials. This land use includes the following commercial operation types:  bottling plants  distribution plants  jobbers Assembly & Repair (land use). Any commercial use operating for the primary or incidental purpose of repairing personal or commercial goods, categorized by the following programmatic categories: 1. Appliances/Furniture. Any land use engaged in the repair of residential or commercial appliances or furniture on-site. This land use includes the following industry types:  appliance repair  upholstery, new materials/frames  saw and filing shops 2. Fix-it Shop/Footwear/Garments. Any repair land use engaged in the repair of small electronics, general commercial or residential wares (excluding those associated with an Appliance/Furniture repair land use), footwear, garments, or related textile repair/refurbishing and light manufacturing of goods. ATM (land use). A pedestrian-oriented machine used by bank and financial service patrons for conducting transactions, including deposits, fund transfers, and withdrawals, without contact with financial institution personnel. ATMs may be located as a freestanding machine or a machine installed in an exterior wall that functions as an ATM as an accessory use to the primary building use(s), or as a space located inside a building dedicated to the functions of an ATM as an accessory use to the primary building use(s). ATMs accessed by drive-through space shall be regulated as a drive-through service; see “Drive-Through Service (land use).” Auction (land use). Any public, commercial, or industrial use conducting the live or silent sale of products or merchandise through an auction process. This land use includes the warehousing and storage of auction products and merchandise, and public auctions and auction houses or stores. All activities are conducted completely indoors and abide by all noise, loading, and storage standards of this Zoning Code that are applicable to the zone.

Section 11.60.040 Adult-Oriented Use Definitions

Adult-Oriented Business. Any business engaged in or including any of the following activities: 1. Adult Arcade. Any establishment where coin- or slug-operated or electronically or mechanically controlled amusement devices, still or motion picture machines, projectors, or other image-producing devices are maintained to show images on a regular or substantial basis, where the images are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. 2. Adult Cabaret. Any nightclub, restaurant, bar, or other commercial establishment, whether or not serving alcoholic beverages, that features live performances by topless and/or bottomless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, wrestlers, and/or similar entertainers, and such performances are

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distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. 3. Adult Dance Studio. Any commercial establishment that provides for members of the public a partner for dance, where the partner exposes specified anatomical areas or the dance is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activities. 4. Adult Hotel or Motel. Any hotel or motel or similar lodging business offering public accommodations for any form of consideration that does either or both of the following: 1. provides patrons with closed-circuit television transmission, films, computer-generated images, motion pictures, video cassettes/DVDs, slides, or other photographic reproductions, 30% or more of which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas; and/or 2. rents, leases, or lets any room for less than a 6-hour period, or rents, leases, or lets any single room more than twice in a 24-hour period. 5. Adult Motion Picture Theater. Any business where, for any form of consideration, films, computer- generated images, motion pictures, video cassettes/DVDs, slides, or similar photographic reproductions are shown, and 30% or more of the number are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. 6. Adult Specialty Shop. Any establishment having as 30% of its stock in trade, material on display or available for sale or rent or for viewing on the premises that is distinguished or characterized by its emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. This includes stock in books, magazines, periodicals, or other printed materials, or of photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, DVDs, slides, tapes, records, or other form of visual or audio representations that are distinguished or characterized by its emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. 7. Adult Theater. Any theater, concert hall, auditorium, or similar establishment where, for any form of consideration, regularly or substantially features live performances that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the display of specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities. 8. Modeling Studio. Any establishment where, for any form of consideration, hire or reward figure models who, for the purposes of sexual stimulation of patrons, display specified anatomical areas to be observed, sketched, painted, photographed, sculpted, or otherwise depicted by persons paying such consideration. “Modeling studio” does not include schools maintained pursuant to standards set by the State Board of Education, nor does it include a studio or similar facility owned, operated, or maintained by an individual artist or group of artists. 9. Sexual Encounter Center. Any establishment where, for any form of consideration, provides a place where three or more persons, not all members of the same family, may congregate, assemble, or associate for the purpose of engaging in specified sexual activities or exposing specified anatomical areas.

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10. Other. Any other business or establishment that offers its patrons services or entertainment distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. For purposes of this definition of “adult-oriented businesses,” the following terms are defined as follows: (a) “Distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on” means and refers to the dominant or essential theme of the object described by such phrase. (b) “Specified anatomical areas” means and includes any of the following: (i) less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals or pubic region, buttocks, or female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola; (ii) human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered; (iii) any device, costume, or covering that simulates any of the body parts included in subdivisions (i) or (ii) of this Section (b). (c) “Specified sexual activities” means and includes all of the following: (i) the fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breast; (ii) sex acts, actual or simulated, including sexual intercourse, oral copulation, anal intercourse, oral- anal copulation, bestiality, coprophilia, fellatio, necrophilia, pedophilia, sodomy, direct physical stimulation of unclothed genitals, masochism or sexually oriented torture, or the use of excretory functions in the context of a sexual relationship; (iii) human or animal masturbation, actual or simulated.

Section 11.60.050 “B” Definitions

Banquet Facility/Catering (land use). Preparation and delivery of food and beverages for off-site consumption without provision for on-site pickup or consumption. This land use does not include stand-alone banquet halls or banquet facilities as an ancillary use (see restaurant land use) 1. Food Truck. A mobile food vendor operating a fully self-contained unit with valid California registration that sells only food and beverages and that uses no outside cooking area. Mobile food vendors stopping for sales of less than 30 minutes at a single site are not considered food trucks. Catering facilities with food truck operations are subject to additional storage, parking, and screening requirements. Bed & Breakfast/Inn (land use). A converted single-family or multi-family residential unit providing a maximum of five guest rooms (maximum 10 lodgers) for rental lodging accommodations on an overnight basis. Incidental eating and drinking services for lodgers is permitted from a single kitchen. This land use does not include rest homes or convalescent homes. Accommodations with six or more guest rooms are considered hotels. Boat Building (land use). Any establishment engaged in the construction, fabrication, or assembly of water vessels/vehicles of any size Including boat sales and incidental storage. Bookbinding (land use). Any establishment engaged in the production and binding of books.

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Brew Pub/Brewery/Tasting Room (land use). Any establishment engaging in the on-site brewing of any liquor beverage as regulated by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control. On-site bar/tasting facilities are limited to the sale/tasting of products produced on-site, and shall not exceed 50% of the building area. Ancillary retail sales are permitted. Alcohol-related businesses are subject to all applicable state laws (California Business and Professions Code Section 23000 et seq.) and licensing requirements for the sale or provision of alcohol. Building Materials Storage Yard (land use). A site used for wholesale or retail storage or sale of building materials, including lumberyards, plumbing supply yards, and all similar outdoor or indoor storage of building materials. Business Support Services (land use). An establishment providing non-retail-related services that may be regulated by square footage thresholds subject to the regulations of the applicable zone. The following service types are operated under “Business Support Services”:  architecture, CAD services, drafting, engineering, etc.  dispatch office (including taxi, plumbing, limo, emergency) limited to fielding calls; no on-site vehicle operations or storage  blueprint printing, binding, engraving, photocopying, or related services  business equipment repair services  computer-related services (rental, repair)  electronics/small machinery maintenance and repair  equipment rental businesses within buildings  film processing and photofinishing  heavy equipment repair services where repair occurs on the client site  interior decorator services  janitorial and window-cleaning services  job printing  locksmith services  mailbox services  outdoor advertising services

Section 11.60.060 “C” Definitions

Caretaker Unit (land use). An accessory residential unit occupied or intended solely for occupancy by a caretaker or night watchperson employed on the same parcel. Check Cashing (land use). A facility providing check cashing and/or paycheck advance services in a separate facility from a traditional banking institution. Child Day Care Facility, Day Care Center (land use). A facility providing a program for social development, pre- academic, or group training for children under 18 years of age; a facility, other than a Family Home Day Care, providing care and supervision of children on less than a 24-hour basis, with or without compensation or on a cooperative basis. This land use may include nursery schools, infant centers, preschools, sick-child centers, and school-age day care facilities, and is required to be licensed by the California State Department of Social Services.

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This land use may operate in conjunction with other approved land uses, such as schools or places of worship, or as an independent land use. Child Day Care Facility, Family Home (land use). As defined by Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78, a home that regularly provides non-medical care, protection, and supervision for 14 or fewer minor children, in the provider’s own home, for periods of less than 24 hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away. This land use may be either a Small Family Home Day Care or a Large Family Home Day Care, and is required to be licensed by the California State Department of Social Services: a. Small Family Home. A day care facility located in a residence, where an occupant of the residence provides care and supervision for eight or fewer children, including children under the age of 10 years who reside at home, subject to requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 1597.44. b. Large Family Home. A day care facility located in a residence, where an occupant of the residence provides care and supervision for up to 14 children, including children under the age of 10 years who reside at home, subject to requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 1597.46. Church. See “Place of Worship” definition under “Community Assembly” land use. City. The City of South Gate, California. College (land use). A public or private higher-learning educational facility granting degrees, certificates, and academic training, categorized by the following programmatic elements: 1. Industrial Trades. A post-secondary school or college providing instruction and/or certification in the instruction of industrial trades, including auto mechanic, welding, heavy equipment operation, truck driving, and similar industrial trade skills. 2. Non-Traditional Campus. A college in a business/office-oriented setting that does not include any form of student housing. 3. Traditional Campus. A college in a traditional multi-building campus setting for educational purposes and providing faculty offices, student services, and on-campus student housing. Commercial Bakeries (land use). Any establishment manufacturing bakery products for retail or wholesale sales, operating standard bakery ovens, rotary ovens, peel ovens, and other commercial bakery equipment, or operating delivery trucks or shipping such bakery products interstate. Bakeries operating for on-site sales only (not engaging in distribution to other food sellers outside of the City) are considered a “restaurant” based on the programmatic categories of the “restaurant” definition within this Chapter. Commercial Entertainment (land use). Any place of business providing spectator entertainment for commercial purposes. This use includes the following:  concert halls  nightclubs (commercial establishment selling alcoholic beverages for consumption on-site featuring entertainment and/or dancing)  comedy clubs Commercial Recreation (land use). Establishments providing recreational activities and entertainment services for a fee or admission charge, categorized by the following:

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1. Indoor. Commercial recreation occurring indoors within an enclosed building. This land use includes the following recreation (and similar) types:  bowling alley  coin-operated amusement arcade (see “Amusement Arcade” sub-definition below)  dance hall/ballroom  electronic game arcade (video games, pinball, etc.) (see “Amusement Arcade” sub-definition below)  ice skating or roller skating

 pool/billiard room as primary use Amusement Arcade (sub-definition). Four or more electronic games or coin-operated amusements in any establishment, or a premises where 50% or more of the floor area is occupied by amusement devices; three or fewer machines are not considered a land use separate from the primary use of the site. This use does not include or pertain to “adult-oriented” businesses. 2. Outdoor. Commercial recreation occurring primarily outdoors involving outdoor participant or spectator recreation. This land use includes the following recreation (and similar) types:  amusement park  driving range  golf course  miniature golf course  private sport field  tennis club/organization  outdoor batting cages  private outdoor swimming pool Commercial Training Center (land use). Any space used for education of students (youth or adults) in business practices relevant to commercial uses under this Code. Student enrollment is limited to available dedicated student parking spaces. Operational hours are limited to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday; closed on Sunday. Upon City request the center shall provide a copy of enrollment totals. Communications Equipment (land use). Any equipment and/or building sheltering operating electrical and mechanical equipment necessary for the conduct of a public utility communications business, with or without personnel. 1. Stand-Alone or Accessory Attachment. Any communication equipment erected, mounted, or attached after completion of building construction. 2. Integrated into Original Building Design. Any communication equipment erected, mounted, or designed as part of the site or building during initial permit application. Community Apartment. An estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a parcel of real property and the improvements thereon, coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any apartment located therein; as related to a “residential condominium.”

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Community Assembly (land use). Gathering places for public, private, commercial, or non-profit gatherings with permanent or moveable seating. Attached portions of a building, including non-fixed seating, are also considered community assembly space. These uses may be rented to non-profit civic or community organizations; no additional use permit is required for this rental use. The following use types are all considered within the “community assembly” land use: 1. Auditorium. A building used or designed for audience attendance, including public assembly, meetings, lectures, dances, entertainment, and similar uses. This use does not apply to auditoriums within a school facility. 2. Club. A meeting, recreational, or social facility of a private or non-profit organization, primarily used by members or guests, but not including groups organized primarily to render a service that is customarily carried on as a commercial business. 3. Place of Worship. A non-secular or non-profit facility or establishment that may include structures such as sanctuary space, religious education, ministry, clothing and food distribution (kitchen facility), counseling, employment assistance, study or library space, referral services, support groups, and assembly rooms. A place of worship is limited to one single-family dwelling unit; any additional dwelling units or spaces require separate land use approvals and permits as applicable and permitted within the zone. A place of worship does not include businesses operated by the religious group for support of religious activities or for charitable purposes. Concrete Manufacture (land use). Manufacturing establishments producing bulk concrete, concrete building block, brick, or types of precast and prefab concrete products, including ready-mix concrete products. Conference/Convention Center (land use). A building or complex of buildings used as a conference center that includes auditorium, meeting rooms, exhibition space, and/or banquet facilities. Contractor Office and Services (land use). Any office space or building operated for use by a contractor of any type. This land use includes all types of contractor office and services, including the following business types:  building contractor  furniture repair  contractor storage yard  plumbing shop  electrical/electrician contractor  sheet metal shop This land use is categorized by the following programmatic categories: 1. Full. The full operation, assembly, and storage of contractor office and services, including the storage of vehicles, equipment, or materials based on the operational standards of Chapter 11.40. Storage of equipment/materials is only permitted within enclosed buildings. This use includes transportation dispatch offices with on-site vehicle storage or vehicle waiting areas. 2. Limited. Any contractor office and services facility operated for administrative purposes based on the operational standards of Chapter 11.40 (Specific Use Standards); this land use does not permit indoor or outdoor storage of equipment or materials. Conversion. A proposed change in the type of ownership of a parcel or parcels of land, together with the existing attached structures, to that defined as a condominium project, community apartment project, or stock cooperative, regardless of the present or prior use of such land structures and of whether substantial improvements have been made to such structures; as related to a “residential condominium.” 360 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 DEFINITIONS

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Cottage Food Operation (land use). Any person who registers a permitted area of their home as defined in the Health and Safety Code Section 113758(b)(7) which allows a person’s private kitchen to be used for the preparation, packaging, storage, or handling of cottage food and related ingredients or equipment, and the attached rooms within the home that are used exclusively for storage. The operation is subject to the gross annual income sales as set forth in Health & Safety Code Section 113758, as may be amended and in compliance with City Ordinances 2305 and 2306, Cottage Food Operation. Cottage Food Products. Non-potentially hazardous foods as described in Health and Safety Code Section 114365.6 (cottage food products) that are prepared for sale in the kitchen of a cottage food operation and are approved food products by the California Department of Public Health, as may be amended and in compliance with City Ordinances 2305 and 2306, Cottage Food Operation. Cyber Café (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate as a primary use; allowed only as an ancillary use. Any establishment that offers Internet access on computers that it owns, or via Wi-Fi on patrons' computers.

Section 11.60.070 “D” Definitions

Dairy (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any use or premises where three or more cows, goats, or any combination thereof are kept, milked, or maintained. Day-Use Land Use. The following uses are typical daytime uses: banks, business offices, retail stores, personal service shops, clothing stores, shoe repair or service shops, manufacturing or wholesale buildings, and similar uses. The following uses are typical of night time and/or Sunday uses: auditoriums incidental to a public or parochial school, churches, dance halls, theaters, and bars. Dead Animal Reduction or Dumping (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any land, parcel, or structure used for disposing, dumping, or the reduction of deceased animals or animal parts of any kind. Decorative Block Wall. A wall or structure of solid materials between land uses or spaces, or to define property lines. Director. The Community Development Director, or designee, is the person who is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Code on behalf of the Community Development Department. Distillation of Bones (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any land, parcel, or structure used for the distillation of human or animal bones. Drop Forge, Drop Hammer (land use). Any establishment using a drop hammer or drop forge operated by mechanical, steam, or other means in the manufacturing of metals or similar products. All operations shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. Drive-Through Service (land use). Any business that sells products or provides services to occupants in vehicles, including drive-through or drive-up windows and drive-through services. Dry Cleaning/Laundry (land use). This land use is categorized by the following programmatic categories: 1. Agency. A facility where materials are dropped off and picked up for cleaning service, or cleaned on-site through either conventional laundry or chemical processes where an agency is less than 2,500 square

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feet and no material collected at other dry cleaning or laundry agencies are brought for cleaning. Cleaning or laundry facilities that are greater than 2,500 square feet or that clean items collected at other dry cleaning or laundry agencies are considered cleaning or laundry plants. 2. Plant. A facility greater than 2,500 square feet or that processes items collected from other retail locations, where clothing and similar items are cleaned through either conventional laundry or chemical processes. Cleaning or laundry facilities that are less than 2,500 square feet and that accept only items dropped off and picked up on-site are considered dry cleaning or laundry agencies. Duplex/Two-Family Residential (land use). A building or site with two attached or detached dwelling units. Dwelling. A building or portion thereof used exclusively for residential purposes, including kitchen and sanitary facilities consistent with the regulations in Title 9 (Buildings) of the SGMC.

Section 11.60.080 “E” Definitions

E-cigarettes/vapors/smoke shops/hookah (land use). Any business that sells cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, electronic cigarettes, hookah supplies, or other smoke related accessories and supplies, as a primary use. This does not include sales of cigarettes, cigars, or other smoke related accessories, within grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores, or other similar types of markets. Electric-Generating Plant (land use). An establishment operating as a steam electric-generating plant. Emergency Shelter (land use). A public or private facility that provides immediate, short-term shelter (up to 6 months) in any consecutive twelve-month period for homeless individuals or families and that involve minimal supplemental supportive services. An emergency shelter facility may consist of one or more buildings, and the shelter may remain open year-round. Employee Services (land use). Uses or space accessory to the primary use for employee personal services, including the following:  cafeteria  day care center  food service  play area  health and fitness facilities  outdoor eating  recreation  other similar employee services These uses shall be appropriately integrated into the primary building, or architecturally shielded from noise/exposure to industrial processes in a manner that matches the architectural treatment of the primary building. Entitlement. Any City permit or action that conveys a right or rights to an individual consistent with the governing code. Explosives Manufacture/Storage (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any land, parcel, or structure engaged in any manufacturing process resulting in an explosive material or significant component of an explosive device. This land use does not include the storage for sale of small quantities of explosives, as customary in hardware or sporting goods stores.

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Section 11.60.090 “F” Definitions

Fire/Police Substation (land use). Any facility operated and staffed by approved City employees or City contractors for the express purpose of providing fire, police, or emergency services related to health, safety, and protection of the public welfare. Food/Creamery Manufacture (land use). Includes the manufacture, storage, processing, packaging, and dressing of food and creamery products. This land use includes the following industry types:  food product manufacture, storage/processing/packaging  creameries and dairy products manufacture  poultry and rabbit (dressed only, no live fowl/rabbits on premise) Food Market/Specialty Market (land use). The retail sale of food and beverages for off-site preparation and consumption, with a retail floor of 5,000 square foot or less. This use may also include bakeries and the provision of other services (e.g., banks, copy services, dry cleaners, film processing, food take-out, coffee shop/service, pharmacies, movie rentals) within a single building. This use shall also apply to the retail of specialty food or cultural culinary items. This use may include an off-sale liquor license consistent with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control licensing and conditions, where liquor is not the primary or majority retail item. This use shall be classified as a “neighborhood market/convenience store” under this Code if the building is 5,000 square feet or less. Food Processing (land use). See Food/Creamery Manufacture land use. Foundry, Nonferrous (land use). An establishment entirely enclosed within a building producing nonferrous metal or metal castings; no outdoor foundry activities permitted. Freight Classification Yard (land use). Any business establishment characterized by the sorting and handling of the cargo of multiple shippers to be hauled by multiple trucking companies and dispatching of trucks hauling this cargo. Minimum lot size required for this use is 1 acre. Frozen Food/Cold Storage Processing (land use). Any business or establishment operating or using frozen food and/or cold storage lockers on premise, including packing houses or food processing/warehousing. Funeral Home/Mortuary (land use). The provision of services that includes preparing human remains for burial and arranging and managing funerals. This use does not include cemeteries, crematoriums, or columbariums. Furniture/Carpentry (land use). A place of business providing furniture upholstery, furniture assembly, manufacture and repair, cabinet making, and/or general carpentry services. Palette manufacturing is prohibited.

Section 11.60.100 “G” Definitions

Gas Manufacture (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any land, parcel, or structure engaged in the manufacture of gas or gas products. Garbage Processing (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any land, parcel, or structure used for the disposal of refuse, including incineration, reduction, cooking, processing, or dumping of ashes, garbage, combustible or noncombustible refuse, and/or the processing of any refuse matter. Recycling facilities are not included in this land use. Note: City currently has two garbage processing facilities (one private and one City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 363 DEFINITIONS

public facility). As of the date of this Code, an application for a privately managed garage facility is being processed.

Gold, Semi-Precious, Precious Metal Buying Stores Buying (land use). Any establishment that buys, sells, ships, melts or changes/modifies gold, semi-precious or precious metals from consumers or other merchants. Glue Manufacture (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any land, parcel, or structure engaged in the manufacture of glue or glue products. Granny Flat. See “Second Dwelling Unit (land use).” Greenhouse (land use). Any private non-commercial enclosed structure or partially covered structure used for the propagation and cultivation or protection of plants on a Neighborhood Residential zoned lot. This land use does not allow the on-site sale of cultivated plants. Grinding Shops (land use). Any establishment where power-driven tools are used for making, finishing, or repairing machines or machine parts (see machine shop). Ground Floor Residential (land use). Dwelling units located at and taking direct access from the ground floor of a building.

Section 11.60.110 “H” Definitions

Home Occupation. An occupation from a person living in the residence that has no commercial or business displays on the premises used. No outside or garage storage of materials, supplies or mechanical or professional equipment or commercial vehicles on the premises, except such equipment that is customarily used for household purposed. Also see Cottage Food Operation and Cottage Food Products. Horticultural Services (land use). Any services for propagating, cultivating, fertilizing, trimming, and/or protecting of fruit, vegetables, flowers, trees, and/or ornamental plants. Includes educational and research activities; farming or agricultural activities are not included as part of this land use. Hospital (land use). An institution specializing in clinical, temporary, and/or emergency medical or surgical services for human patients and injured persons, and licensed by state law to provide facilities and services in surgery, obstetrics, and general medical practice as distinguished from treatment of mental and nervous disorders, but not excluding surgical and post-surgical treatment of mental cases. Hotel (land use). Any building, or portion thereof, serving compensation-based lodging for six or more guest rooms, with or without service of meals. Hotels are limited to kitchen facilities in a maximum of 20% of the individual rooms or suites. Does not include jails, hospitals, asylums, sanitariums, orphanages, prisons, detention homes, or similar buildings where people are housed or detained under legal restraint.

Section 11.60.120 “I” Definitions

Industrial Design/Services (land use). Any business providing or combining professional design services and light fabrication or assembly technology for product specification. This land use may include office space and light or quasi-light industrial space to provide the full range of design, testing, and modification of commercial and industrial products.

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Institution (land use). Any establishment maintained and operated by a society, corporation, individual, foundation, or public agency for the purpose of providing charitable, social, educational, or similar services to the public, groups, or individuals. Social services provided by a public agency or other entity are covered under this land use. This land use does not include churches or places of worship.

Section 11.60.130 “J” Definitions

Junkyard (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Includes junkyards, junk storage yards, parts storage yards, and salvage yards. The use of more than 200 square feet of the area of any lot for the storage of junk, including scrap metals, used paper or fabric materials, or other scrap materials.

Section 11.60.140 “K” Definitions

Section 11.60.150 “L” Definitions

Library/Museum/Gallery (land use). A commercial or non-profit use that displays or preserves objects of interest in literature, art, or science. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (land use). An establishment engaged in the chemical mixing, storage, and/or sales of liquefied petroleum gas, not for the purposes of an automotive fueling station. Live Entertainment (land use). Music, comedy, readings, dancing, acting, or other entertainment performed on a site 3 or more days during a calendar year. This includes dancing by patrons to live or recorded music. Live/Work Unit (land use). An integrated dwelling unit that has been designed or structurally modified to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity with internal connection between the dedicated spaces. The unit includes a complete kitchen space and sanitary facilities in compliance with the Building Code, and the working space is reserved for and regularly used by dwelling occupants. Lot. A parcel, tract, or area of land established by plat, subdivision, or other legal means to be owned, used, or developed and having a frontage upon or access by adequate public easement to a public street, road, or highway. Lot Size. The total square footage of a parcel within the lines of a lot. Lot Width. The average linear measurement at a midway point between the front and rear lot lines when measured at right angles from the front and rear lot lines Irregular Lot. Nonrectangular lots, with three sides or more than four sides, and is located, shaped, or oriented so that the general measurement of yard requirements are impractical, and the location of the front, side, and rear yards are not related to the adjacent yard patterns of a regular lot. Substandard Lot. A lot that does not meet the minimum lot size requirements of the zoning designations applicable to the property (see Section 11.25.050 Neighborhood Low).

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Section 11.60.160 “M” Definitions

Machine Shop (land use). Any establishment engaged in the repair, retooling, and associated light-fabrication activities for mid- to industrial-size machines. 1. Limited. A machine shop that does not house or use a punch press over 5 tons or automatic screw machines on-site. 2. Full. A machine shop that uses a punch press over 5 tons or automatic screw machines on-site. Manufacturing (land use). Any establishment engaged in the manufacturing, production, and/or assembly of products, including or similar to the industry types below, categorized by the following programmatic use types: 1. General Manufacturing and Assembly. Any establishment engaged in the manufacturing, production, and/or assembly of products as the primary use, primarily from extracted or raw materials, or bulk storage and handling of the products and materials. Uses in this classification involve truck or rail traffic, and/or outdoor storage of products, materials, equipment, or bulk fuel. All activities are completely enclosed within a structure unless other outdoor activities are expressly permitted within the zone. This land use includes the following industry types:  apparel and other finished products  cosmetics and pharmaceuticals  brick/tile/terra cotta  lumber and wood products  building materials (expect those  paper and related products included in “liquid/chemical  paper mill manufacturing” definition)  prefabricated buildings  ceramic products, manufacture of,  professional and scientific goods including figurines, using only  rubber and miscellaneous plastic previously pulverized clay and kilns products fired only by electricity or low-pressure  stone, clay, and glass products gas  textile mill products 2. Liquid/Chemical/Mineral. Any establishment engaged in the manufacturing, production, or chemical alteration of liquids, gas, synthetics, and chemicals, excluding those industry types described in the “General Manufacturing and Assembly” land use. This land use includes the following industry types:  acetylene gas  concrete products and ready mix  acid concrete  alcohol  gas  ammonia/bleaching powder/chlorine  liquids  asphalt (including refining)  lime/gypsum/plaster  battery manufacture/rebuilding  oil/cloth/linoleum  chemicals and related products  ore reduction  compounds and batteries  pail/oil/shellac/turpentine (manufacture/rebuilding)  plastics

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 potash works  stove or shoe polish  roofing materials  synthetics  soda and compound  tar distillation or tar products  soap and synthetic detergents 3. Fabrication/Welding. Any establishment engaged in the fabrication, manufacturing, welding, or production of electronics/electronic components, steel, textile processing, or treatment. This land use includes the following industry types:  automobile/truck components,  steel fabrication plants accessories, related parts  textile manufacture, processing, or  fabricated metal products treatment  manufacture and assembly of  tires/tubes/related products electronic and optical products,  vacuum metallization components, and related parts  welding shops  rolling mills Manufacturing, Light (land use). The manufacture, processing, fabrication, repair/service, assembly and/or disassembly of products and services typically targeted to consumers, including, but not limited to:  artificial plants/trees/flowers  gaming devices  auto accessories  green technologies, including solar,  apparel, clothing accessories wind and other related technologies  bedding, décor items/decorations  hand tools  carpeting, rugs, drapery  home goods/accessories  computers, computer accessories,  home improvement/repair products electronic devices, printers, and 3-D (no roofing materials) printers  jewelry  consumer appliances  medical equipment and devices  exercise equipment  musical instruments  food products, bakeries, restaurant  play equipment supplies, and catering  toys  footwear  windows/doors  furniture and carpentry Marijuana Distribution Facility (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any facility or location where medical marijuana is made available to and/or distributed by or to three or more persons in the following categories: a qualified patient, a person with an identification card, or a primary caregiver. Each of these terms is defined and shall be interpreted in strict accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 11362.5 and 11362.7 et seq., as such sections may be amended from time to time. Massage Establishment (land use). Any establishment or business engaging in any method of treating the soft parts of the human body by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or any other similar treatment, accomplished by hand and/or use of any instrument, performed by a licensed massage practitioner.

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Medical Services (land use). May also include incidental medical laboratories. Counseling services by other than medical doctors or psychiatrists are included under “Offices – Professional/Administrative.” 1. Medical/Dental/Holistic. A facility other than a hospital where medical, dental, holistic, mental health, surgical, and/or other personal health care services are provided on an outpatient basis, and that accommodates no more than four licensed primary practitioners (for example, chiropractors, medical doctors, psychiatrists, other than nursing staff ) within an individual office suite. 2. Clinic. Medical offices of five or more licensed practitioners and/or medical specialties. 3. Extended Care. A private medical services facility providing for regular care on an extended basis as required beyond immediate in-office visits; generates limited to no walk-in service. 3. Urgent Care. An establishment providing limited clinical and emergency medical services generating primarily walk-in service. Merchandising Centers, Indoor (land use). Any single-building establishment providing non-agricultural retail space for five or more vendors, in addition to legal and permitted personal or business services, separated from each other by something less than securable rooms (those having walls on all sides, ceiling, and a lockable access door). Minimum rental contracts for retail vendors/tenants shall be 6 months or more. Minimart. See land use “Neighborhood Market/Convenience Store” or “Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale.” Mixed-Use (land use). Any development or single building that combines more than one land use (residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or industrial uses) where uses are physically and functionally integrated (horizontally or vertically), and compatibility is addressed through building or site design. Mobile Home Park (land use). A site, parcel, or area used for the sitting of two or more mobile or manufactured housing lots that are rented, leased, or offered for rent or lease to accommodate mobile homes used for human habitation. This land use includes accessory common amenities for the service of mobile home park residents. Mobile Recycling Unit (land use). An automobile, truck, trailer, or van licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles that is used for collection of recyclable materials. Bins, boxes, or containers used for collection of recyclable materials to be transported by (delivered/emptied/removed) the licensed vehicle are also considered mobile recycling units. Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). California Code of Regulations Title 23; Waters, Division 2; Department of Water Resources, Chapter 2.7, Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, as adopted or modified by the California Department of Water Resources. Motel (land use). A building or group of buildings containing individual sleeping or living units where a majority of such units open individually and directly to the outside, and where a garage is attached or a parking space is conveniently located near each unit, all for the temporary use by automobile tourists or transient travelers. Motorcycle Parts/Accessory Sales (land use). A retailer specializing in motorcycle vehicles, accessories, lubricants, parts, and/or tires. Multi-Family Residential (land use). A building, parcel, or site with three or more dwelling units; units may be attached or detached. MWELO. See “Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).”

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Section 11.60.170 “N” Definitions

NCO. See “Noise Control Officer (NCO).” Neighborhood Market/Convenience Store (land use). A neighborhood-serving retail store of 5,000 square feet or less in gross floor area that carries a range of merchandise oriented to daily convenience shopping needs, which may include alcoholic beverage sales as allowed by this Code. See land use “Alcohol Sales, Off Sale” for alcohol sales in a convenience store setting (see Food Market/Specialty Market). Nitrocellulos Products, Manufacture of (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any establishment engaging in the manufacture of the specialized cellulose-derivative nitrocellulose. Noise Control Officer (NCO). The City employee or designee primarily responsible for the administration, measurement, and enforcement of the Noise Control Program of this Zoning Code. See Chapter 11.34 (Noise Control Program). Nonconforming Building. Any building or improvement legally established prior to the adoption of this Code or future amendments to this Code, and in compliance with the conditions of the original permit. Nonconforming Use. Any land use legally established prior to the adoption of this Code or future amendments to this Code operated and maintained in compliance with the conditions of the original permit.

Section 11.60.180 “O” Definitions

Office (land use): This Code distinguishes between the following office types. These types do not include medical offices. 1. Service. Establishments providing direct services to consumers. Examples of these uses include employment agencies, insurance agent offices, real estate offices, travel agencies, utility company offices, and elected official satellite offices. This use does not include “Bank, Financial Services,” which is separately defined. 2. Processing. Office-type facilities characterized by high employee densities and occupied by businesses engaged in information processing and other computer-dependent and/or telecommunications-based activities. Examples of these uses are the following: • airline, lodging chain, and rental car company reservation centers • computer software and hardware design and development • consumer credit reporting • data processing services • health management organization (HMO) offices where no medical services are provided • insurance claim processing • mail order and electronic commerce transaction processing • telecommunications facility design and management • telemarketing

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3. Professional/Administrative. Office-type facilities occupied by businesses that provide professional services or are engaged in the production of intellectual property. Examples of these uses are the following: • accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping • literary and talent agencies services • management and public relations services • advertising agencies • media postproduction services • attorneys • news services • banks/financial savings and loan • photographers and photography studios institutions • political campaign headquarters • business associations, chambers of • educational, scientific, and research commerce organizations • commercial art and design services • financial management and investment • construction contractors (office facilities counseling only) • psychologists • counseling services • secretarial, stenographic, word processing, • court reporting services and temporary clerical employee services • detective agencies and similar services • security and commodity brokers • design services (e.g., architecture, • writer and artist offices engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning) Off-Premise Surface Street Sign. Any sign that advertises or otherwise identifies any property, structure, business or use not located on the same parcel as sign, including freeway signs. Signs in permitted outdoor seating areas are not covered by this definition. Open Field Growing (land use). The growing of flowers and/or horticultural nursery stock in open fields, commercially or otherwise. This land use does not permit any cans or other containers, bulk or packaged fertilizers, or sale of horticulture on-site. Organic Fertilizer Manufacture (land use). Any establishment that manufactures amended soil derived from natural sources that guarantees, at least, the minimum percentages of nitrogen, phosphate, and potash, including but not limited to plant and animal by-products, rock powders, seaweed, inoculants, and conditioners and includes on site composting. Outdoor Advertising Display/Structure (land use). Any display or device of any kind, material, or character placed for outdoor advertising purposes located on or attached or secured to the ground, any tree, wall, rock, structure, or other natural or built structure in compliance with existing sign ordinance. Outdoor Amphitheater (land use). And outdoor stadium, theater, amphitheater, or similar structure for public or private use; generally, but not necessarily, operated in conjunction with a school, college, recreational use, or public government. Outdoor Dining/Seating (land use). Any outdoor space directly adjacent to a primary use for the purpose of outdoor food or beverage service and dining. This accessory use shall be subject to the operational and design standards of Sections 11.23.050(E) and 11.40.120 (Outdoor Dining/Seating).

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Outdoor Storage (land use). On-site at-grade or shelved space for the storage of business-related materials, products, and goods. All on-site storage is limited to those materials directly used or produced in relation to the functional on-site business activity; subject to all storage and screening requirements of the applicable zone. Outdoor Vending (land use). A free-standing, walk-up facility for retail sales of merchandise or services; this use is generally operated as a kiosk or cart in conjunction with a shopping center or other retail establishment. For facilities with a drive-through access, see “Drive-Through Services” definition and operational standards. Owner. Owner shall mean and include any person having legal title to, or who leases, rents, occupies or has charge, control or possession of, any real property in the City, including all persons shown as owners on the last equalized assessment roll of the Los Angeles County assessor’s office. Owners include persons with powers of attorney, executors of estates, trustees, or who are court-appointed administrators, conservators, guardians or receivers. An owner of personal property shall be any person who has legal title, charge, control, or possession of such property.

Section 11.60.190 “P” Definitions

Parcel Delivery Service/Moving (land use). A facility providing indoor collection, receiving, warehousing, sorting, and delivery (including on-site transportation vehicles) for commercial shipping and/or delivery of parcels and mail. Excludes United States Postal Service facilities. Includes any facility providing for-hire transportation and temporary indoor warehousing for the moving of personal possessions. Parking Facility (land use). Any off-street parking lot and/or structure, enclosed or freestanding, operated for off- site parking to be used by two or more establishments. Parking facilities may be operated as fee-based or free- of-charge. Parking, Fleets (land use). Parking at-grade, covered or uncovered, for fleet vehicles (two or more business- related vehicles), subject to all storage and screening requirements of the applicable zone. Parks/Recreation Facility (land use). Any publicly owned and operated active or passive recreational parcel, space, or facility categorized by the following programmatic elements: 1. Full. Any parks/recreation parcel or facility that includes ball parks, bleachers, swimming pools, or other types of facilities where racing or contests can be conducted; public amusement devices for hire are prohibited. 2. Limited. Any parks/recreation parcel or facility that does not include ball parks, bleachers, swimming pools, or other types of facilities where racing or contests are conducted; public amusement devices for hire are prohibited. Pedestrian-Oriented Uses: Pedestrian-oriented uses include active uses that are accessible to the general public, generate walk-in pedestrian clientele, and contribute to a high level of pedestrian activity in the public realm. Typical pedestrian-oriented uses include ground-floor retail such as retail shops and grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor dining areas, bars, theaters, performing arts, recreation and entertainment, personal and convenience services, building lobbies and building common areas, civic uses, libraries, museums, galleries, and public plazas. Pedestrian-oriented uses may be located in single-story buildings or at the ground floor of multi- story and/or mixed-use buildings. Pedestrian-oriented uses shall be subject to Section 11.23.070 (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 371 DEFINITIONS

Person. “Person” shall mean and include any individual, partnership of any kind, corporation, limited liability company, association, joint venture or other organization, however formed, as well as trustees, heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, or any combination of such persons. “Person” also includes any public entity or agency that acts as an owner in the City. Personal Property Sales (temporary use). Any sale of personal property to the general public occurring on private or public property; commonly referred to as “garage sales,” “yard sales,” “patio sales,” “rummage sales,” “estate sales,” and similar activities. Personal Services (land use). Any place of business providing services and accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided, categorized by the following programmatic elements: 1. General. Establishments providing non-medical services to individuals as a primary use. In addition to the uses listed below, general personal service uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided. Examples of these uses include the following:  barber/beauty shop  pet grooming with no boarding  clothing rental  shoe repair shop  home electronics and small  tailor appliance repair  waxing shop  locksmith 2. Fitness/Health Facility. Any place of business, or membership club, providing facilities devoted especially to health, beauty, and relaxation, and/or provides cosmetic, therapeutic, and/or holistic treatments, where people visit for professionally administered personal care treatments, including health or physical fitness centers/facilities. A medical spa or medical therapy facility shall be classified as a “Medical Services, Medical/Dental/Holistic” land use. 3. Fortune, Palm & Card Reader. Establishments providing any type of fortune telling, palm or card reading, psychic services, future telling, spirit communication, and/or any other related type of trade, donation, or compensation, retail or otherwise. 4. Instructional. Any place of business, including charitable or non-profit, that is intended for group or individual instruction, including the following:  art  Pilates  dance  pottery  martial arts of any form  yoga  mediation  weight control clinic  modeling agency  similar group/individual instruction uses Massage shall not be regulated under this land use. Petroleum Products/Wholesale Storage of Petroleum (land use). Any establishment engaged in sale of petroleum products, including storage, refinery and recycling of biodiesel fuels that may be serviced by pipeline, rail or trucks. Planned Unit Development. A tract of land that is developed as an integrated unit under single ownership or control.

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Power Distribution Substation (land use). Electrical power-generating plant, electrical transmission station, utility storage yard, or other uses of similar or like nature involving very limited number of persons or that do not require personnel in daily attendance for operating or maintenance. Preferential Parking for Carpool and Vanpool Vehicles. See “Parking Ordinance” for definition. Primary Frontage. The side of the lot directly adjacent to the street frontage considered the “front” of the lot by the City parcel map. The Director shall determine the “front” lot for corner lots or lots having frontage on two or more streets. Private Outdoor Space. Any yard or outdoor living space reserved for the private use and access of the individual living unit from which it can be directly accessed. Private Storage Space. An individual space contiguous with the dwelling unit designed for storage of private belongings that is accessible within the garage or from the outside of the unit. Production of Experimental Products (land use). Any establishment, or space within a building, conducting the production of experimental or prototype products in support of a research and development land use. Production facilities are limited to products researched and/or designed on-site. Project Elements. As related to a residential condominium; the condominium units that are to be conveyed, the areas and space that are to be assigned to such units, and the common areas that are to be shared by the owners of all units. Such elements constitute the totality of the condominium project and are enumerated in a formal declaration or statement within the condominium documents that includes the incidents of the condominium grant. Such enumerative description may contain irrevocable limitations on the use of the project elements that are not appropriate for the declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Public Garage (park-once garage) (land use). A garage (below- or above-grade) that provides the public with parking spaces for commercial, service, and office uses. Public Garden (land use). A parcel of land, or portion of land, used by residents of the local neighborhood for the planting, raising, harvesting, and trading of horticultural and produce in a co-op setting. Public/Government Building (land use). Any structure or building owned, operated, or leased by a municipal, state, or federal governmental agency for the use of administering public programs or services, including operational, administrative, and community outreach functions. Public Utility, Structure, or Yard. A parcel of land, or portion of land, used by a private company or public entity for the production, storage, conduction, or transmission of a public utility. Pumping Plant/Pipe Line Booster (land use). Any pipeline booster or pumping plant in connection with gas, gasoline, oil, petroleum, water, or other petroleum product. Punch Press (land use). Any business or establishment operating a punch press on premise; the punch press and all related operations shall be contained in a completely enclosed building.

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Section 11.60.200 “Q” Definitions

Section 11.60.210 “R” Definitions

Recycling /Collections Facility (land use). Any establishment, including a place of business, center, or stand- alone container, for collecting or processing recyclable materials from the public. A “Certified Recycling Facility” or “Certified Processor” is a recycling facility certified by the California Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California Beverage Container recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986. A recycling facility does not include storage containers or processing activity located on the premises of a residential, commercial, or manufacturing use and used solely for the recycling of material generated by that residential property, business, or manufacturer. Recycling facilities are categorized by the following programmatic elements: 1. Small. A recycling center established as an accessory use to a principal use for acceptance/donation, redemption, or purchase of recyclables, not exceeding 500 square feet and devoted exclusively to the collection of recyclable materials from the public. 2. Large. A recycling facility established either as an accessory use, 500 square feet or larger, or as a principal use, regardless of size, devoted exclusively to the collection of recyclable materials from the public. Recycling Processing Facility (land use). Any enclosed structure used for collecting and processing recyclable materials. Processing means the preparation of material for efficient shipment, or to an end-user’s specifications, by means such as bailing, briquetting, compacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning, or remanufacturing. Processing facilities include the following: 1. Light. Occupies an area of less than 45,000 square feet of gross collection, processing, and storage area, and has up to an average of two outbound truck shipments per day. Light processing facilities are limited to baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding, and sorting of source-separated recyclable materials, and repairing of reusable materials sufficient to qualify as a Certified Processing Facility. A light processing facility shall not shred, compact, or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers. 2. Heavy. Any processing facility other than a “light processing” facility. Rendering Plant (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any establishment engaged in the rendering of inedible stearin, grease, and tallow from animal fat, bones, and meat scraps. Renewable Energy System (land use). Any equipment installed for processing, generating, conducting, or storing of any type of renewable energy (solar, wind, or similar or new technologies). Rain barrels are not regulated under this land use. Systems are regulated in the following ways: 1. Building-Mounted. Any renewable energy system mounted or affixed to the outside of a building (new or existing), or located interior to the structure. 2. Stand-Alone or Ground-Mounted. Any renewable energy system erected or installed separate from a building (new or existing). This use is regulated by a CUP to review for compatibility with adjacent uses,

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and is only permitted where the “building-mounted” option is shown to be non-viable for basic normal operation and energy generation. Residential Care Facility (land use). An integrated facility that provides accommodations for varying levels of care to residents, depending on need. The use contains the following components: independent living units; residential care facilities; and continuing care, Alzheimer, and related facilities. This use may include supportive medical and non-medical services directly affiliated with the treatment of on-site patients. Residential care facilities are categorized by the following programmatic elements: 1. Residential Care Facility, General. Any state-licensed facility, place, or structure that is maintained and operated to provide non-medical residential care, day treatment, or foster agency services for six or fewer adults, children, or adults and children as defined in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 1500 et seq. This use includes the administration of limited medical assistance (e.g., dispensing of prescribed medications). 2. Residential Care Facility, Large. Any state-licensed facility, place, or structure that is maintained and operated to provide non-medical residential care, day treatment, or foster agency services for seven or more adults, children, or adults and children as defined in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 1500 et seq. This use includes the administration of limited medical assistance (e.g., dispensing of prescribed medications). This definition excludes hospitals and those facilities that qualify as small residential care homes. Residential Condominium. An estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property together with a separate interest in space in a residential complex located on such real property. A residential condominium may include, in addition, a separate interest in other portions of such real property. Restaurant (land use). Includes dine-in and take-out establishments. Any establishment operated for the primary purpose of providing food, beverages, or meals for compensation that has suitable kitchen facilities for the preparation, storage, and service of food. Food service may be for on-site consumption, off-site consumption, or a combination of service types. Any bar area with all applicable licenses is typically limited to approximately 500 square feet or approximately 30% of the dining area; bar areas exceeding these limits are classified as a bar. 1. Drive-Through. Any dine-in or take-out eating establishment with an affiliated drive-through facility for the service of food and beverages directly to patrons in vehicles. Research & Development (land use). Any business combining activities, laboratories, and facilities for research; uses involve the production of experimental products that neither constitute nor cause a public health risk to employees and/or to surrounding properties and/or residents. Responsible Person. “Responsible person” means any person that causes, creates, allows, permits, suffers, or maintains a public nuisance under this Zoning or the SGMC to exist or continue within the City, by any act or the omission of any act or duty. A responsible person shall also include employees, principals, joint venturers, officers, agents, and/or other persons acting in concert with, or at the direction of, and/or with the knowledge and/or consent of the owner and/or occupant of the lot, building or structure on, or in which, a public nuisance or violation exists or existed. The actions or inactions of a responsible person’s agent, employee, representative or contractor may be attributed to that responsible person.

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Retail Sales (land use). Any commercial use engaged in retail sales directly to the end user not specifically listed under another use. Retail sales may be regulated by square footage thresholds subject to the regulations of the applicable zone and are categorized by the following programmatic categories: 1. General. Any form of retail sales establishment selling merchandise with a retail floor area of 25,000 square feet or less. Examples of these stores and lines of merchandise include the following:  antiques  hobby materials  art supplies, including framing services  jewelry  bicycles  luggage and leather goods  books, stationary, magazines, and  musical instruments, parts, newspapers and accessories  cameras and photographic supply stores  orthopedic supplies  candy shop  paint sales  clothing, shoes, and accessories  small wares  collectibles (cards, coins, comics,  specialty shops stamps), excludes second-hand and  sporting goods and pawn equipment  department stores and pharmacies  toys and games  dry goods  variety stores  fabrics and sewing supplies  movie rental and sales (does  florist and house plants (indoor sales not include cinemas) only)  other similar retail sales  hardware 2. Large Format. Any form of retail sales establishment with a retail floor area of greater than 25,000 square feet. 3. Showrooms. See Retail, Large Format. 4. Used/Pawn. An establishment engaged in the retail sale of secondhand merchandise, or offering loans secured by personal property and shall comply with all local and state operating requirements. Reverse Vending Machine (land use). An automated recycling/depository mechanical device, as an accessory use, that accepts one or more types of recyclable beverage containers and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the container’s redemption value as determined by the state. The reverse vending machine may sort and process containers mechanically, provided the entire process is fully enclosed. A grouping of multiple reverse vending machines may be necessary/provided to meet the requirements of certification as a recycling facility. Reverse vending machines include the following categories: 1. Bulk. A reverse vending machine larger than the standard 50 square feet and designed to accept more than one container at a time; machine pays by weight instead of by container. Personal commodities are not allowed to be dropped off or accepted. 2. Standard. A reverse vending machine that does not exceed 50 square feet, with a maximum height of 8 feet. Personal commodities are not allowed to be dropped off or accepted.

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Section 11.60.220 “S” Definitions

School (Land Use). Any public, charter, or private educational facility for elementary, middle, junior high, and high schools, serving kindergarten through 12th grade students, including denominational and sectarian, boarding schools, and military academies. Preschools and child day care uses are included in the “Child Day Care Facilities” definition. Second Dwelling Unit (land use). Also referred to as a “granny flat” or “granny unit.” An attached or detached dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities; the unit shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the primary unit. Senior/Age-Restricted Dwellings (Senior Housing). Any residential development of three or more units developed, substantially rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for habitation by “senior citizens” as defined in California Civil Code Section 51.3. This use may include supportive medical and non-medical services directly affiliated with the treatment of on-site residents/patients. SGMC. See “South Gate Municipal Code (SGMC).” Shared Parking Program. Designated areas, zones, districts, corridors, programs or plans that are intended to provide centralized off-site parking that is strategically dispersed and used by specifically designated properties in order to replace, supplement and/or reduce on-site parking standards. The Program is also designed to implement the City’s goal to provide for balanced integration of all transportation modes, consolidating parking provisions, relieving individual properties of providing potentially duplicative parking, and reducing individual vehicle trips (see Section 11.33.110 Trip Reduction Measures). Single-Family Residential (land use). A single, detached dwelling unit designed for habitation by a single household on an individual lot. Single-Room-Occupancy Apartment (land use). A residential facility where individual, secure rooms of a minimum 12-foot by 12-foot dimension plus in-suite full bathroom, closet, and small refrigerator, are rented to a one- or two-person household. A rooming house is considered a type of Single-Room-Occupancy Apartment. See Section 11.40.150 (Single-Room-Occupancy Apartment) for additional standards and requirements. 1. Rooming House (land use). A building containing three or more rooms for rent individually on a monthly term basis, with or without meals, for compensation. On-site property owner, agent, or rental manager is not required. A “Rooming House” may or may not have individual or group cooking facilities or free access to common living areas beyond the bedrooms or guest rooms. Accessory units housing two or fewer people are not considered a rooming house. Single-Use Retail. See “Stand-Alone Retail.” Slaughterhouse (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering cattle, hogs, sheep, lambs, calves, poultry, rabbits, and/or other animals for meat to be sold or to be used on the same site in canning, curing, and freezing, and in the making of sausage, lard, and other products. Smelting (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Includes any activities related to smelting of tin, copper, zinc, lead, or iron ores, and the reclamation of lead or zinc.

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Solid Wall. A solid concrete masonry wall or other material (i.e. stucco or brick) used to screen, attenuate noise or provide privacy between parcels and land uses. South Gate Municipal Code (SGMC). The South Gate Municipal Code contains codification of the general ordinances of the City of South Gate, California, as adopted or modified. Stable (land use). Animal enclosures, riding arenas, corrals, paddocks, pens and/or other structures used for the boarding, breeding, raising, rehabilitation, riding training and/or performing of horses, by the owners, occupants or persons other than the owners or the occupants of the premises, for commercial or private purposes. Stand-Alone Retail. This land use is intended to be consistent with the intent of the General Plan to ensure “single-use retail” is developed in appropriate locations within the City. This land use includes the following single-use stand-alone retail buildings and large format retail buildings: large-format supermarkets, big box centers, regional destination shopping areas, strip commercial development, highway commercial uses, drive- through restaurants, and gas stations. Stockyard/Feeding Pen (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any intensive commercial animal facility, including beef and dairy feedlots (any premises where cattle or hogs are held or maintained for the purposes of feeding and fattening for market or milking, and where 60% or more of the feed for the cattle is imported or purchased), sales yards, and stockyards. Storage Facilities (land use). Indoor bulk storage for the handling of products and materials occurring within an enclosed building; includes self-storage facilities. Outdoor storage is not permitted within this land use; see “Wholesale, Processing/Distribution” for related outdoor facility uses. Supportive Housing (land use). Housing with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by the target population and that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist the resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live, and when possible, work in the community, in accordance with Government Code 65582, et seq. and as amended. Housing meeting this definition shall be permitted, conditionally permitted, or not permitted, as per the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, in the same zone. All standards and regulations of this Code governing the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, and in the same zone, shall apply. Swap Meet/Flea Market (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any parcel or establishment primarily used as a permanent outdoor sales area providing long-term or short-term, temporary or permanent sales area for multiple vendors.

Section 11.60.230 “T” Definitions

Tannery (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any manufacturing establishment engaged in hide and leather tanning. Target Population (land use). Persons with low incomes who have one or more disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health condition, or individuals eligible for services provided pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Division 4.5 [commencing with Section 4500] of the Welfare and Institutions Code) and may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated minors, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system,

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individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people, in accordance with Government Code 65582 et seq. and as amended. Tattoo/Body Modification (land use). Any facility that includes any of the following activities. This use is subject to the standards and restrictions in Section 11.40.160 (Tattoo/Body Modification). 1. Body art facility. Any specified building, section of a building, or vehicle in which a practitioner performs body art, including reception areas, the procedure area, and the decontamination and sterilization area. “Body art facility” does not include a facility that only pierces the ear with a disposable, single-use, presterilized clasp and stud or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to force the needle or stud through the ear. 2. Body art. The body piercing, tattooing, branding, or application of permanent cosmetics. 3. Body piercing. The creation of an opening in a human body for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. “Body piercing” includes the piercing of an ear, including the tragus; lip; tongue; nose; eyebrow; or other body part. “Body piercing” does not include the piercing of an ear, except for the tragus, with a disposable, single-use, presterilized stud and clasp or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to force the needle or stud through the ear. 4. Branding. The process in which a mark or marks are burned into human skin tissue with a hot iron or other instrument, with the intention of leaving a permanent scar. 5. Permanent cosmetics. The application of pigments in human skin tissue for the purpose of permanently changing the color or other appearance of the skin. This includes permanent eyeliner, eyebrow, or lip color. Permanent cosmetics, if done as an ancillary use within a beauty salon or spa, is not subject to the standards and restrictions in Section 11.40.160 (Tattoo/Body Modification). 6. Tattooing. The insertion of pigment in human skin tissue by piercing with a needle. Technical/Scientific Laboratories (land use). Any use engaged in laboratory work or research in support of a primary office/research and development land use. These uses shall be fully enclosed and adequately regulated/permitted/licensed for the type of activity facilitated within the laboratory. Accessory laboratory uses shall not exceed 40% of the building area; laboratory space greater than 40% of the building area is subject to a CUP. This land use includes motion picture studios and testing facilities. Theater (land use). Any auditorium for live performing arts or the showing of movies/cinemas. This land use may include the service of food and beverages. A fee may or may not be charged at the door. Temporary Acquisition. Any verbal or written agreement resulting in the temporary, short-term rental, lease, donation, or use of a structure or portion of a structure for any activity. Transit-Accessible Location. Any property located within 0.25 mile (1,320 linear feet) of a transit facility. Transit Station/Stop (land use). Any publicly owned and operated parcel, structure, or facility designed to provide accessibility to the transit system, including bus, light-rail, train, and rapid transit. Transit/Transportation Equipment Storage (land use). Indoor or outdoor site for the storage of transit and transportation equipment; excludes freight classification yards.

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Transitional Housing (land use). Buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than 6 months from the beginning of assistance, in accordance with Government Code 65582, et seq. and as amended. Housing meeting this definition shall be permitted, conditionally permitted, or not permitted, as per the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, in the same zone. All standards and regulations of this Code governing the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, and in the same zone, shall apply. Truck Repair and Overhauling (land use). An establishment providing repair and overhauling for medium- to heavy-duty trucks. Truck Storage/Terminal (land use). Indoor or outdoor site for freight, truck terminals, truck storage yards, or similar commercial facilities; see Section 11.24.050(J) for standards.

Section 11.60.240 “U” Definitions

Unlawful Use (land use). Any land use prohibited by any federal, state, or local law, or violating the intent of the applicable zone as defined by this Code. Utility Metering/Distribution (land use). Any public or private utility equipment, facility, or structure providing for or engaging in electrical or other utility distribution services.

Section 11.60.250 “V” Definitions

Vehicle Fueling Station (land use). This land use is equivalent to the “gas station” addressed in the General Plan. A commercial establishment primarily engaged in the retail sales of vehicle fuels, traditional and alternative fuel types (including electric-charging stations, ethanol, natural gas, propane, solar), lubricants, parts, and accessories. These uses include service stations with convenience stores and self-service auto washes, and facilities having service bays for vehicle service and repair as permitted by the applicable land use. The service and repair may include incidental maintenance and repair of automobiles and light trucks as permitted by the applicable land use, but shall not include maintenance and repair of large trucks, or body and fender work or automobile painting on any vehicles. Single, stand-alone alternative-fuel charging units located in a parking lot or similar individual-vehicle situation are not regulated by this land use. Vehicle Fueling Station; Fleets (land use). A site where the primary activity is the retail sale and dispensing of vehicle fuels for non-passenger vehicles. This use may be accessory to a primary industrial or public agency use or a primary use for the regular fueling of site-specific or general commercial fleet vehicles. It may include maintenance and service facilities conducted completely within an enclosed structure. For passenger vehicle fueling stations, see “Automotive, Fueling Station.” Vehicle Parts Store (land use). A retailer specializing in automotive and motor vehicles accessories, lubricants, parts, and/or tires. Vehicle Rentals (land use). Any establishment providing for the rental of passenger or commercial automobiles or equipment, including storage and incidental maintenance, but excluding maintenance requiring pneumatic lifts.

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Vehicle Sales (land use). 1. New. The retail sale or lease of automobiles, trucks, tractors, construction or agricultural equipment, mobile homes, and similar equipment, including storage and incidental maintenance and repair. This use includes the on-site storage and display of vehicle inventory. This use does not include uses that exclusively rent vehicles. 2. Other. The retail sale (new or used) or lease of boats, trailers, trucks, or other automotive vehicles or equipment (excluding heavy-duty equipment for commercial operations) not specifically stated under the “Automotive Sales, New” land use. This use includes the on-site storage and display of vehicle inventory. 3. Used. The retail sale of previously owned or used automobiles, not directly from the manufacturer. Used automotive sales are not permitted on sites of less than 1.5 acres (65,340 square feet), are limited to one business operator/sales establishment per site, and cannot be located adjacent to an existing used automotive sales establishment. Vehicle Services (land use). 1. Limited Repair. Any activity where automotive vehicles, including recreational vehicles, cars, trucks, or motorcycles, are serviced in a capacity limited to oil change, tune-up, tire installation, and similar maintenance activities limited to start and completion within 1 business day; all activities of longer duration are regulated under the “Vehicle Services, Repair/Storage” land use. 2. Repair/Storage. Any activity where automotive vehicles, including recreational vehicles, cars, trucks, or motorcycles, are serviced, painted, stored, maintained, or repaired, or associated parts are installed into, on, or attached to these vehicles. These shall include oil change, tune-up, tire installation, brakes, engine overhaul/rebuilding, muffler installation, car washing and detail, and any other use deemed similar by the Director. 3. Washing/Detailing. Any business, indoor or outdoor, providing machinery or staffing for the cleaning, washing, or detailing of vehicles as a primary use. Washing and detailing are permitted as an accessory use in conjunction with a primary automotive services repair use. This includes self-service auto washing facilities that include all appropriate utility connections and drainage. Vehicle Towing/Impounding (land use). An indoor or outdoor site used for temporary storage of vehicles that have been removed or impounded from public or private property at the direction of a police officer or judicial order as prescribed by law. This land use includes dispatch operations and the overnight parking of towing vehicles (tow trucks). Vehicle Wrecking. A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any dismantling or wrecking of used motor vehicles or trailers, or the storage, sale, or dumping of dismantled or wrecked vehicles or their parts. Vehicle Wrecking Yard (land use). A land use prohibited in the City of South Gate. Any land or parcel on which dismantling or wrecking of used motor vehicles or trailers, or the storage, sale, or dumping of dismantled or wrecked vehicles or their parts, occurs. Vehicle Parking District. A shared parking approach to allow grouping of parking facilities in strategically dispersed locations to encourage sustainable development and more economic use of properties, while also encouraging and accommodating pedestrian activity between businesses and destinations. The Districts are intended to reduce and/or relieve individual properties of providing potentially duplicative parking throughout City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 381 DEFINITIONS

the identified area, dependent on need and impact (see Section 11.33.120 Park Once/Parking Districts and the Special Requirements & Overlay Zones).

Section 11.60.260 “W” Definitions

Walking Distance. The distance measured from the nearest point of the parking facility to the nearest point of the building for which the parking services are provided. Warehousing (land use). Facilities, over 15,000 square feet, with a primary use for the storage of commercial goods of any kind; includes cold storage and limited retail sales of products stored on site and has limited employees on site. This use may or may not include freight/delivery bay. This use does not include self-storage or mini-storage facilities offered for lease or rent to the public. Warehousing facilities primarily for wholesaling and distribution are regulated under “Wholesale, Processing and Distribution.” Warehousing, Mini- (land use). Facilities of no more than 15,000 square feet, with a primary use for the storage of commercial goods of any kind; includes cold storage and limited retail sales of products stored on site, and has limited employees on site. This use shall not be located along a street frontage but is a rear use, and may or may not include freight/delivery bays. This use does not include self-storage or mini-storage facilities offered for lease or rent to the public. Warehousing facilities primarily for wholesaling and distribution are regulated under “Wholesale, Processing and Distribution.” Wholesale, Processing/Distribution (land use). Any establishment where the primary use is in selling merchandise to retailers; contractors; industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, or professional business users; or other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for or selling merchandise to persons or companies. This use includes processing, packaging, and shipping facilities for delivery, mail order, and e- commerce retail establishments, with warehousing as an ancillary use. This is a high employment generating use, and may include limited retail sales of products stored or processed on site. This land use may include the following establishments:  Agents, merchandise or commodity brokers, and commission merchants  Assemblers, buyers, and associations engaged in cooperative market or farm products  Merchant wholesalers  Stores primarily selling electrical, plumbing, heating, or air conditioning supplies and equipment Winery (land use). A bonded winery facility comprising the building or buildings used to convert fruit juices (all or part of which are produced on the property) to wine, and to age, bottle, store, distribute, and sell said wine. A winery includes crushing, fermenting and refermenting, bottling, blending, bulk and bottle storage, aging, shipping, receiving, laboratory equipment and maintenance facilities, sales, and administrative office functions, and may include tasting and promotional events.

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Section 11.60.270 “Z” Definitions

Zoning Amendment. Any revisions of Zoning Code content, textual or otherwise, authorized by this Code and adopted by ordinance. Zoning Code. Title 11 Zoning of the City of South Gate Municipal Code.

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