§ 9102.07

The Special Use (S-1) zone is intended to provide for the continued operation of the Santa Anita Racetrack and to allow for horseracing, related activities, and authorized special events. This zone implements the General Plan Horse Racing designation.

9102.07.020 - Land Use Regulations and Allowable Uses.

A.

Allowed Land Uses. Table 2-12 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Special Purpose Zones) establishes the land use regulations for the Special Use zone and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Division 7 (Permit Processing Procedures). The regulations for the zone are established by letter designations as follows:

"P" represents permitted (allowed) uses.

"A" represents accessory uses.

"M" designates uses that require the approval of a Minor Use Permit subject to requirements of Section 9107.09 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits) of this Development Code.

"C" designates uses that require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit subject to requirements of Section 9107.09 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits) of this Development Code.

"—" designates uses that are not permitted.

For Temporary Uses, see Subsection 9102.07.020.D (Permitted Uses Exception).

B.

Director Determination. Land uses are defined in Division 9 (Definitions). In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification substantially similar in character. Land uses not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the land uses below are prohibited.

C.

Specific Use Regulations. Where the last column in Table 2-12 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Special Purpose Zones) includes a Section, Subsection, or Division number, the regulations in the referenced Section, Subsection, or Division shall apply to the use.

D.

Permitted Uses Exception. The Director shall review all proposed individual events and activities listed as Permitted Uses in Subsection 9102.07.020.B (Director Determination). Permitted uses listed in Table 2-12 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Special Purpose Zones) that exceed 10,000 people at any given time and/or that the Director finds to have additional impacts may be subject to a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Section 9107.23.

E.

Allowed Special Event/Temporary Uses.

1.

Temporary Use Permit Required. Any use not listed as a permitted use in Table 2-12 12 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Special Purpose Zones) and not held in conjunction with live racing is required to apply for a Temporary Use Permit subject to the requirements of Section 9107.23 (Temporary Use Permits) of this Development Code. A Temporary Use Permit is not required for any temporary uses, individual events, and activities that are held within any of the parking lot(s), infield area and/or paddock area during a live racing event.

2.

Types of Events. Temporary Uses allowed in the S-1 zone and subject to a Temporary Use Permit shall include, but are not limited to the following:

a.

Circuses, carnivals, and fixed-run traveling or seasonal shows;

b.

Concerts and outdoor entertainment;

c.

Cultural, lifestyle, music, and technology festivals;

d.

Sporting events and shows;

e.

Farmers' Markets, antique shows, and craft fairs;

f.

Movie festivals and premiers;

g.

Planned helicopter landings and air shows;

h.

Parades, cycling and running/walking events;

i.

Specialty auto, truck, motorcycle and recreational vehicle shows; and

j.

Trade shows and expos.

3.

Location. Temporary uses are not permitted within the parking lots, unless otherwise allowed by Temporary Use Permit.

4.

Number of Events. Temporary events on Racetrack properties are limited to two simultaneous events, regardless of whether the event is listed as a Permitted Use in Table 2-12 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Special Purpose Zones) or as an Allowed Special Event/Temporary Use by Subsection 9102.07.020.F.2 (Types of Events), unless all events are less than 5,000 persons and as otherwise approved by the Director.

5.

Conditions of Approval and Referral to Council. The Director may place conditions on any use or event, or may refer any application for such use or event to the City Council for consideration. Conditions of approval may include, but are not limited to the following:

a.

Additional setbacks and buffers;

b.

Restrictions on outdoor lighting;

c.

Restriction of points of vehicular and/or pedestrian ingress and egress;

d.

Regulation of noise, vibration, odors, etc.

e.

Regulation of the number, height and size of structures, equipment and/or signs;

f.

Limitation of the hours and/or days of the proposed use;

g.

If special sales are proposed, limitations on the locations where sales may occur, the number of vendors, and the types of goods sold; and

h.

If food sales are located outside, a requirement that all appropriate health department permits have been secured and are in good standing.

F.

Sporting Event Viewing (not live) Performance Standards. The following performance standards shall be applied to allowable activities using a satellite feed, as identified in Subsection 9102.07.020 (Land Use Regulations and Allowable Uses).

1.

Hours and Number of Persons. No persons, other than employees of the race track, shall be allowed in the unenclosed areas of the grandstand and race track between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., except that between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., up to 3,500 patrons of the racetrack may occupy the outside box seat, Club Court, and Turf Club areas existing at the racetrack as of May 2, 2000, in order to watch and listen to individual televisions located at tables therein or to view the big screen monitor in the infield of the racetrack.

2.

No Outdoor Sound Amplification. There shall be no outdoor sound amplification or use of outdoor loudspeakers between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., unless approved by a Temporary Use Permit.

3.

Closed Windows. Windows in the enclosed restaurant located within the grandstand structure shall be closed between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

4.

Parking Fee. There shall be no parking fee for events taking place after 6:00 p.m. The northerly parking lot shall not be utilized for patron parking.

(Ord. No. 2375, § 4(Exh. A), 4-6-21; Ord. No. 2400, § 4(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

9102.07.030 - Development Regulations Specific to S-1.

A.

General. New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in this Section—unless a Master Plan or Specific Plan has been approved—and the development standards in Division 3 (Regulations Applicable to All Zones). Standards for accessory structures are outlined in Subsection 9103.03.050 (Canopy Structures).

B.

Development Standards.

1.

Floor Area Ratio. The maximum permitted floor area ratio (FAR) is 0.3.

2.

Height Limit and Lot Size. No height limit or minimum lot size is established for this zone.

C.

Additional Setbacks.

1.

Huntington Drive Setback. Other than service/fueling stations, no building or structure shall be located closer than 150 feet to the outside edge of the Huntington Drive right-of-way.

2.

Setback for Stables. No stable or other building or structure for the shelter of horses or other animals shall be located within 250 feet of any public street or highway.

A.

Applicability and Authority. Structures erected or modified to accommodate the land use activities listed in Division 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards), including issuance of a building permit or sign permit, approval or conditional approval of a conditional use permit, variance or modification with respect to any and all exterior alterations, additions and new construction, installation of exterior lighting for the infield and parking areas, and installation of perimeter and parking lot landscaping and signing improvements, shall require the approval of a Site Plan and Design Review subject to the requirements of Section 9107.19 (Site Plan and Design Review) of this Development Code and this Section. In the S-1 Zone, the review and approval, conditional approval or disapproval shall be by the Commission and Council, except as noted in Subsection 9102.07.040.C (Administrative Design Review). The provisions of this Section shall not apply to building permits for work which is located entirely within a building and which does not alter the external appearance of the building.

B.

Design Review Procedures. The following design review procedures are intended to implement the goals of the City's General Plan and the following purposes:

C.

Ensure that the architectural design of any additions, exterior alterations and new structures, and their materials and colors are visually harmonious and compatible with the existing racetrack architectural design and functionally build upon the racetrack's attributes.

D.

Ensure that the location and configuration of structures are visually harmonious with their sites and with surrounding sites and structures and do not dominate their surroundings to an extent inappropriate to their use.

1.

Ensure that new buildings and structures respect the architectural and cultural heritage represented by the existing racetrack buildings.

2.

Ensure that the grandstands remain recognizable from key locations along the perimeter of the racetrack.

3.

Ensure that the design and location of signs and their materials and colors are consistent with the character and scale of the buildings to which they are attached or which are located on the same site and ensure that signs are visually harmonious with surrounding development.

E.

Administrative Design Review. The Director shall have the authority to review and approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove applications for:

1.

Minor exterior alterations not affecting the architectural integrity of the existing grandstand façade.

2.

Minor modifications to existing housing for racetrack employees.

3.

Minor improvements directed towards stabling and care of thoroughbreds.

4.

Minor exterior lighting plans within the infield and parking areas.

5.

Landscaping improvements.

6.

Minor sign improvements.

9102.07.050 - Other Applicable Regulations.

In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 9102.07 (Special Use Zone), regulations contained in the following Chapters may apply to development in special use zones.