Chapter 17.44 — T TRANSITIONAL ZONE

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for an interim transitional zone classification applicable to certain specified properties, for the reasons hereinafter set forth. (Prior code § 9420)

The city council does find, determine and declare as follows:

• A. That there exists within the city's boundaries, an area known as the Bell Federal Service Center; and

• B. That the federal government, the owner of such property, has heretofore determined through process of law, that a portion of the property included within the Bell Federal Service Center (hereinafter "property") is surplus to its needs, and is to be disposed of, either by sale to an appropriate local agency, such as the surplus property authority of the city, or if not so sold, to be made available by way of public bidding, to private individuals for private use; and

• C. That located upon such property are a number of warehouse-type buildings, having in excess of 800,000 square feet, which are approximately 35 years of age; and

• D. That it is apparent that whatever use is made of such property, assuming its sale to private individuals, the same will have a substantial impact upon this city, its residents, as well as other

uses located in the immediate proximity to the property; and

• E. That the property is in zone classification M; and

• F. That it is essential to preserve the public peace, health and safety, that more detailed and specific controls be applied to the property, because of its size, if it is, in fact, sold or conveyed to private persons for private usage; and

• G. That provisions of this title with reference to the M zone are more than adequate with respect to the existing M zone property in the city, but are not adequate with respect to the property because, among other things, of its size, location and street access relating thereto; and

• H. That the planning commission has recommended that the T zone should be permanently included in this title, and that the zoning designation "T" should be made applicable, permanently, to the property described on Exhibit "A," attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter, to insure compatible development of the property; and

• I. That the city council has considered this matter, and it appears that the establishment of a T zone, with a conditional use permit requirement for development in such zone, is appropriate and is required in order to protect the public interest, convenience and necessity.

• (Prior code § 9421; Ord. 1129, 1997)

There is created the T zone. Property classified in such T zone, as shown on the map adopted pursuant to Section 17.12.020 , may be developed for any use which is permitted in any R, C or M zone, subject to the provisions of Section 17.48.040 . (Prior code § 9422)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to each of those properties which are designated, on the zoning map adopted by Section 17.12.020 , by the letter T. Each such property shall be deemed to be classified in zone T. Any property classified in zone T may be developed for any use permitted in any of the zone classifications set forth in this title, provided that a conditional use permit therefor is first obtained.

(Prior code § 9423)