Beverly Hills Municipal Code Art. 28.8 Commercial Hotel Overlay Zone (c-H (o))

The C-H (O) overlay zone may be applied only to property that meets all of the following criteria:

A. The underlying zone on the property is R-4X2.

B. The property is contiguous to property zoned C-3, which contiguous property shall be developed as an existing hotel on April 15, 2007, and that is operating in conformance with the city's zoning code. For purposes of this provision, "contiguous" does not include properties that are separated by an alley, street, or other public right of way.

C. The property is adjacent to an alley along a side property line that is not between the property and the contiguous hotel, or the rear property line, or both the rear property line and a side property line as described in this subsection. (Ord. 07-O-2511, eff. 4-13-2007)

Except as otherwise provided or restricted by this article, no lot, premises, building or portion thereof in the C-H (O) zone shall be used for any purpose except the following:

A. Uses permitted in the underlying zone.

B. Hotel uses, subject to prior approval of a conditional use permit by the planning commission, in accordance with article 38 of this chapter, except that no restaurants, bars, entertainment facilities, rooftop uses, pool amenities, commercial or service uses including, but not limited to, spas, salons, gift shops, or similar uses shall be permitted in the C-H (O) zone. In order to grant a conditional use permit for hotel uses as described in this subsection, the decision making body must make the following findings:

1. The proposed location of the hotel uses will not be detrimental to adjacent property or to the public welfare.

2. The proposed project is consistent with the city's general plan.

3. The proposed hotel uses will not impact the character of any surrounding residentially zoned areas.

4. Adequate parking exists on the property to serve the parking demands of the proposed hotel uses.

The planning commission may impose such conditions on the proposed hotel use as it deems appropriate to protect adjacent property and the public welfare from potential adverse impacts related to the proposed use.

C. Signage, subject to the standards established by the underlying R-4X2 zone. (Ord. 07-O-2511, 4-13-2007)

Conditional use permits that may be granted pursuant to this article shall be valid for an initial term as specified in the conditional use permit, but in no event shall the initial term exceed five (5) years. Any renewal of the conditional use permit shall be at the discretion of the planning commission, and may be made subject to new or revised conditions of approval as may be deemed appropriate. (Ord. 07-O-2511, eff. 4-13-2007)