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Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria

§ 9123.1. Conditional Use Criteria.

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

In addition to the general criteria for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to CMC § 9172.21(D )(1), special criteria and limitations as indicated below shall be considered in acting upon a Conditional Use Permit in a residential zone:

Residential condominium; residential
stock cooperative:
Ability to comply with the provisions of CMC §9128.11
9128.17.
Mobile home park: Ability to comply with the provisions of CMC §9128.2.
Fraternity or sorority house, dormitory: The location shall be conveniently accessible in relation to
the college or other institution attended by residents.
Community care facility, long-term
health care facility:
The facility shall become licensed pursuant to Division2of
the California Health and Safety Code or, if exempt from
licensure, shall meet standards equivalent to those
prescribed by State law for similar facilities.
Private elementary or secondary
school:
The site shall have frontage on an arterial street.
Electric distribution substation,
pumping station, water well, water
reservoir:
The facility shall be necessary for the safe or effcient
functioning of a public utility system.
The location in a residential zone shall be necessary to
serve the residential uses in the vicinity and no suitable
alternate location shall be available in a nonresidential
zone.
Automobile parking lot: Pedestrian and vehicular access to such a lot shall be
other than through an existing or potential residential area
unless the use of the lot is restricted to serving adjacent
residential uses or uses directly related to nearby
residential uses.
The parking lot shall be within four hundred (400) feet
walking distance from the principal use which it serves.
Automobile parking structure: The parking structure shall be located on the same lot as
the large-scale multifamily development or church, temple,
or other place of religious worship.
Multiple-family dwelling: Ability to comply with the provisions of CMC §9128.51
9128.55.

(Ord. 16-1590, Exh. B (§ 4); Ord. 09-1426 § 3; Ord. 95-1079, Exh. A; Ord. 85-720 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 84700 § 2)

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