§ 9159.1. SU-CEM Zone (Cemetery). — Carson Zoning Code

A. Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall be applicable in the SU-CEM Zone.
B. Uses Permitted.
1. Principal Use. The following principal use shall be permitted:
  - a. Cemetery.

Accessory Uses Subject to Conditional Use Permit. The following accessory uses shall be permitted, provided a Conditional Use Permit therefor is approved:
- a. Columbarium.
- b. Crematory.

Existing facilities of the type listed in the above paragraph shall be subject to the provisions of CMC § 9183.3 .

In addition to the general criteria for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to CMC § 9172.21(D )(1), the following shall be considered in acting upon a Conditional Use Permit in the SU-CEM Zone:

     - a. The use shall be unobtrusive from adjacent residential and school areas. 

     - b. The open space character of the overall development shall be maintained. 

     - c. Adequate provision shall be made for continued maintenance. 

     - d. Additional traffic hazard shall not be created. 

     - e. There shall be no adverse environmental effects upon surrounding property

Permitted Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted:
- a. Caretaker's residence – one (1) residential unit only.
- b. Offices.
- c. Maintenance buildings and outdoor storage areas.
- d. Off-street parking (the provisions of CMC § 9152.2 shall apply).
- e. Mausoleum.
- f. Other accessory uses, facilities or activities found to be customary or necessary in connection with the maintenance, upkeep or visitation of the permitted use, if so interpreted in accordance with CMC § 9172.24 , but not including a mortuary, chapel or auditorium.

C. Site Requirement. The entire existing site shall not be reduced in size except by street dedication and shall be maintained under a single management.
D. Site Development Standards.
1. Height of Buildings and Structures. Main buildings and accessory buildings permitted under subsection (B)(2) of this Section shall not exceed a height of thirty (30) feet unless otherwise approved under a Conditional Use Permit.
2. Ground Coverage. The ground area included within the exterior walls and/or supporting columns of all roofed structures shall not exceed five (5) percent of the net lot area unless otherwise approved under a Conditional Use Permit.
3. Front Yard. There shall be a front yard with a depth of at least twenty (20) feet.
4. Side and Rear Yards. There shall be a side yard on each side of the site at least ten (10) feet in width, and a rear yard at least ten (10) feet in depth.
5. Yard Encroachments. Encroachments in required yards shall be subject to the provisions of CMC § 9126.29 insofar as applicable and consistent with other provisions of this Section.
6. Screening. Outdoor storage areas, trash areas and mechanical equipment shall be enclosed within a solid fence or wall at least six (6) feet in height but not more than eight (8)

feet in height.

Perimeter Walls. The site shall be enclosed along the side and rear lot lines with a solid wall or fence at least six (6) feet in height but not more than eight (8) feet in height. This provision shall not apply within the required front yard area nor along any lot line adjacent to the OS Zone.
1. Street Dedication and Improvement. The provisions of Division 1 of Part 6 of this Chapter shall apply.
2. Parking. The provisions of Division 2 of Part 6 of this Chapter shall apply, but only in relation to any new, additional or intensified use or development.
3. Access. Any change in the means or arrangement of access from a public street within the City of Carson shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works.
4. Signs. Signs shall be limited to identification, directional and informational messages pertaining to the permitted use of the site. No sign face shall have an area greater than fifty (50) square feet and the total sign face area on the site shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
5. Utilities. All utility lines on the site shall be placed underground. All aboveground utility equipment shall be within a solid enclosure or otherwise screened from public view. Such enclosure/screening shall be in accordance with the utility's service requirement.
6. Site Planning and Design. All new or additional development shall be in conformance with development plans which have been approved pursuant to the Site Plan and Design Review procedure as provided in CMC § 9172.23 . No permit shall be issued for grading or construction, or sign installed, involving significant exterior changes as determined by the Director, which is not in conformance with such approved development plans.
7. Landscaping. The entire site including any abutting parkway area in the street right-of-way, other than paved areas, screened storage areas and land occupied by structures, shall be covered with turf or other landscaping.

E. Environmental Effects.
1. Lighting. The provisions of CMC § 9157.1 shall apply.
F. Maintenance. Within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Section, the owner or operator of any cemetery within the SU-CEM Zone shall submit to the Director, for record purposes, a copy of documents setting forth all agreements and arrangements for continuing care and maintenance of the premises.

Any change in the agreements or arrangements for continuing care and maintenance of the premises or the method of financing such care shall be submitted to the Director. Any such change which in the opinion of the Director could result in a reduction in the quality, amount, continuity or length of time of such care shall be subject to approval in the same manner as for a modification of conditions of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to CMC § 9172.21(G) .

G. Nonconformities. Any and all existing lawfully established features, development and uses of the site shall be permitted to continue without change. All new developments or use, alterations or changes shall be in conformance with the provisions of this Section.
H. Previous Approvals Superseded. Notwithstanding the provisions of CMC § 9183.3 , except as provided in subsection (B )(2)(a) of this Section, any previous approval for the use or development of property within the SU-CEM Zone, granted prior to the effective date of this Section under the zoning regulations of the City of Carson or granted prior to the incorporation of the City under the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Los Angeles or under the Zoning

Ordinance of the City of Compton is hereby declared null and void and superseded by the provisions of this Section.

(Ord. 78-425)