Sec. 27.191. - Electric distribution substations.

The following regulations shall apply to electric distribution substations where they are permitted:

1.

An electrical distribution or transmission substation shall not be established on a lot or parcel containing less than five thousand square feet.

2.

A front yard shall be provided with a setback of no less than five feet.

3.

All buildings, structures, and landscaping shall be, insofar as practical, harmonious and compatible with surrounding properties.

4.

Landscaping shall be developed and maintained in all required setback areas and also to provide adequate screening of interior development as prescribed in section 27.180 of this zoning ordinance.

5.

A solid masonry wall not less than eight feet in height shall be constructed around the perimeter of the site, in accordance with section 27.179 of this zoning ordinance.

6.

A site plan shall be submitted to the planning director, pursuant to the provisions of sections 27.261 through 27.268 (Site Plan Review), indicating compliance with the regulations of this section, and with the standards of development required for the zone in which the facility is located.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Sec. 27.192. - Automobile impound yards.

In addition to compliance with all other applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations, the following regulations shall apply to automobile impound yards where they are permitted as a use:

1.

All operations or storage shall be conducted within an enclosed building or within an area completely enclosed with a solid masonry wall not less than eight feet in height, in accordance with section 27.179 of this zoning ordinance.

2.

No storage shall be permitted at a height greater than that of the fence or wall enclosing the use.

3.

Except as otherwise permitted in the zone where established, no automobile dismantling or junk and salvage operation shall be conducted.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Sec. 27.193. - Churches.

In addition to compliance with all other applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations, the following regulations shall apply to churches where they are permitted as a use:

1.

Landscaping shall be developed and maintained to provide adequate screening of parking areas and in required setbacks.

2.

All buildings, structures and landscaping shall be, insofar as is practical, harmonious and compatible with the development of surrounding properties.

3.

Approval of a church pursuant to this section does not permit any school, day nursery, kindergarten or any congregation of persons for purposes other than religious instruction, worship or guidance.

4.

The site plan required by sections 27.271 through 27.289 (Variances and Conditional Use Permits) of this zoning ordinance shall, in addition to other requirements, indicate compliance with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Sec. 27.194. - Mobilehome parks.

All mobilehome parks constructed in the city of Brawley shall be subject to the following regulations:

1.

The parcel or lot proposed to be developed as a mobilehome park shall be properly zoned for such use. The MHP (mobilehome park) zone is the required zone for development of a mobilehome park.

2.

All mobilehome parks shall be subject to the regulations contained in the mobilehome park section of this zoning ordinance and applicable state laws.

Any property owner desiring to develop a mobilehome park shall submit the park plans to the Imperial County planning and building department for plan checking and building permit issuance, following site plan review approval by the city of Brawley. (Imperial County has assumed responsibility for inspection of mobilehome parks from the state of California.)

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Sec. 27.195. - Recreational vehicle parks.

All recreational vehicle parks constructed in the city of Brawley shall be subject to the following regulations:

1.

The parcel or lot proposed to be developed as a recreational vehicle park shall be properly zoned for such use. The MHP (mobilehome park) zone is the required zone for development of a recreational vehicle park.

2.

All recreational vehicle parks shall be subject to the applicable regulations contained in section 27.73 (mobilehome parks) of this zoning ordinance and applicable state regulations.

3.

Any property owner desiring to develop a recreational vehicle park shall submit the park plans to the Imperial County planning and building department for plan checking and building permit issuance. (Imperial County has assumed responsibility for inspection of recreational vehicle parks from the state of California.)

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Sec. 27.196. - Placement of mobilehomes on lots zoned residential.

All mobilehomes placed on residential zoned lots or parcels shall comply with the following regulations:

1.

Mobilehomes may be placed on lots zoned for residential use (R-A, R-E, R-1, R-2, and R-3).

2.

A building permit issued by the building official shall be required for the installation of a mobilehome on a foundation system on a lot zoned for single-family residential purposes.

3.

An application for a building permit to install a mobilehome on a foundation system shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee pursuant to the applicable codes.

4.

A mobilehome shall not be located on a permanent foundation on a private lot unless it was constructed after September 15, 1971, and was issued an insignia of approval by the California Department of Housing and Community Development or was constructed after July 1, 1976 and was issued an insignia of approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and such mobilehome has not been altered in violation of applicable codes.

5.

A mobilehome placed on a foundation system on a lot zoned for a single-family dwelling shall comply with the following provisions:

a.

The mobilehome shall be used for residential purposes only.

b.

The mobilehome shall be subject to all provisions of the applicable ordinances of the city of Brawley relating to residential structures.

c.

The mobilehome shall comply with all the requirements for the applicable zone in which the mobilehome is to be located, including, but not limited to, building setback standards, side and rear yard requirements, standards for enclosures, access, and vehicle parking.

d.

The mobilehome shall be attached to a permanent foundation system in compliance with the regulations of the Department of Housing and Community Development of the state of California as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended.

e.

The mobilehome shall have a minimum width of twenty feet.

f.

The mobilehome shall be covered with an exterior material customarily used on conventional dwellings and approved by the building official. The exterior covering material shall extend to the ground, except that when a solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the exterior covering material need not extend below the top of the foundation.

g.

The mobilehome shall have a roof with a pitch of not less than a two-inch vertical rise for each twelve inches of horizontal run, and consisting of shingles or other roofing material customarily used for conventional dwellings and approved by the building official.

h.

The mobilehome shall have a roof with eaves to make it compatible with the single-family dwelling in the area.

i.

The building official, in the issuance of a permit to install a mobilehome on a foundation system, shall enforce the requirements of section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code.

6.

Modification of Criteria. No modification or variance may be granted from the above requirements pertaining to mobilehome installations, unless approved by the planning commission.

7.

Surrender of Registration. Prior to occupancy of a mobilehome installed on a foundation, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy pursuant to section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code. Thereupon, any vehicle license plates, certificate of ownership and certificate of registration issued by a state agency shall be surrendered to the building official for delivery to the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Taxation of Mobilehomes on Foundation System. A mobilehome which has been placed on a foundation system pursuant to this zoning ordinance shall thereafter be subject to local property taxation pursuant to section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Sec. 27.197. - Recycling centers for aluminum cans, bottles, newspapers and cardboard.

Where recycling centers are established in a zone by conditional use permit, the following requirements shall be complied with:

1.

All recycling operations and processing equipment shall be contained in an enclosed building which is enclosed on all four sides.

2.

Storage of material to be recycled (cans, newspapers, etc.) may be done outside; however, the storage area shall be enclosed by a masonry wall or solid wood fence not less than six feet in height, in accordance with section 27.179 of this zoning ordinance.

3.

Material shall not be stacked inside the storage area to a height that exceeds the top of the enclosure fence.

4.

The planning commission may attach other conditions to the conditional use permit as outlined in subsection (2) of section 27.274 of this zoning ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Sec. 27.198. - Salvage yards and junkyards, including automobile dismantling.

Where salvage yards or junkyards are permitted in a zone by conditional use permit, the following requirements shall be complied with:

1.

All operations or storage shall be conducted within an enclosed building, or within an area completely enclosed with a solid masonry wall not less than eight feet in height, in accordance with section 27.179 of this zoning ordinance.

2.

No storage or junk shall be permitted at a height greater than that of the fence or wall enclosing the property.

3.

The planning commission may attach other conditions to the conditional use permit as outlined in subsection (2) of section 27.274 of this zoning ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Sec. 27.199. - Siting of hazardous waste facilities.

(a)

A hazardous waste disposal, collection, or storage facility shall require an M-2 (heavy industrial) zone and a conditional use permit.

(b)

The planning commission may approve the siting of a hazardous waste disposal, collection, or storage facility if the proposed facility complies with the siting requirements as contained in the Imperial County hazardous waste management plan and with any other conditions as may be imposed by the planning commission.

(c)

An application for a conditional use permit to locate a hazardous waste disposal, collection or storage facility in the city of Brawley shall comply with the following:

1.

Submission of a completed CUP application and zone change application form;

2.

Payment of filing fee;

3.

Submission of site plan;

4.

Submission of an environmental assessment;

5.

Submission of a draft environmental impact report (if required by planning commission);

6.

Submission of a written technical report containing as a minimum the following information:

a.

Description of the proposed hazardous waste facility to include an analysis of what types and quantities of hazardous materials the facility would accept,

b.

An analysis of the containment, storage, on-site processing, and disposal methods for the hazardous materials,

c.

If hazardous waste is to be transported off-site, a description of the method of transport and the proposed transportation routes to and from the facility,

d.

The proposed life of the facility and the proposed method of detoxification and closure of the facility,

e.

Other information as requested by the city of Brawley's development review committee or the planning commission.

(d)

Before a conditional use permit is activated and operations begin, the applicant shall furnish a one hundred percent performance bond from a reputable surety company for the estimated cost to clean up the site after the facility is closed.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)