§ 9159.2. SU-BP Zone (Blimp Port). — Carson Zoning Code

A. Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall be applicable in the SU-BP Zone.
B. Uses Permitted.
1. Principal Use. The following principal use shall be permitted:
  - a. Blimp port, subject to the following limitations:
    - (1) Except in case of emergency, this facility shall be used only by lighter-than-air ships (blimps). No other types of aircraft shall use, be stored or be kept on the subject property.
    - (2) Only blimp operations of a public relations nature shall be permitted; except, with prior notification and approval by the Director, blimp operations shall be permitted for special events or special projects, and with Planning Commission approval, the management may sell tickets for amusement rides aboard the blimp.
    - (3) Airship repairs shall be permitted at this facility. All repair activities, other than emergencies, shall be conducted within an enclosed building and shall be so located or soundproofed as to prevent annoyance or detriment to surrounding property. In no case shall doors or windows be permitted in any wall within one hundred (100) feet of and facing a residential zone. Repair activities shall be confined to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily.
2. 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. Visitor facilities and landscaped park area.
  - f. Blimp hangar, subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
  - g. Other accessory uses, facilities or activities found to be customary or necessary in connection with permitted uses, if so interpreted in accordance with CMC § 9172.24 .
C. Site Requirements. The entire existing site of approximately twenty-seven (27) acres shall not be reduced in size except by dedication for street purposes or other publicly owned right-of-way, and shall be maintained in a single ownership and under the management and control of one (1) organization.
D. Site Development Standards.
1. Height of Buildings and Structures. Unless otherwise approved by a Conditional Use Permit, buildings and structures, other than a blimp mooring mast(s) and one (1) identification sign, shall not exceed a height of twenty (20) feet.
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.

Yards. Abutting each street and property line, there shall be a yard with a depth of at least twenty-five (25) feet.
Every part of a required yard or open space shall be open and unobstructed from finished grade to the sky except that permitted signs, off-street parking and fencing may be located within such yards. Other encroachments in required yards shall be subject to the provisions of CMC § 9136.29 insofar as applicable and consistent with other provisions of this Section.
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 Fencing. The entire site shall be enclosed with a chain link or other open-mesh type of fence at least four (4) feet in height but not more than fifteen (15) feet in height. The public parking and other visitor arrival areas shall be separated from airship operations and maintenance areas by fencing at least three and one-half (3-1/2) feet in height.
Street Dedication and Improvement. The provisions of Division 1 of Part 6 of this Chapter shall apply.
Parking. The provisions of Division 2 of Part 6 of this Chapter shall apply subject to the following additional provisions:
- a. There shall be a minimum of thirty (30) improved parking spaces located on the site.
- b. In case of a special event or emergency situation, the turf or sod areas of the site may be used temporarily for overflow parking.
Access. Vehicular access to the site, including the parking areas, shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Public Works.
Signs.

a. Not more than two (2) large identification sign structures shall be permitted, with not more than four (4) sign faces totaling not more than twenty-one thousand five hundred twenty-eight (21,528) square feet of sign face area. Said signs shall not exceed eightyeight (88) feet in height, and three hundred seventy (370) feet in length.
b. In addition, the site shall be permitted three (3) other signs for identification, directional or informational purposes only. Unless otherwise approved by a Conditional Use Permit, each such sign face shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area.

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.
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 involving significant exterior changes, as determined by the Director, which is not in conformance with such approved development plans.
Drainage. Provisions shall be made for all natural drainage to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Prior to any additional grading or construction, drainage plans shall be approved by the Director of Public Works.
Landscaping. The landscaping of the site, including parking areas and access thereto, shall be provided in accordance with a landscape plan approved by the Director. All portions of the property, and any abutting parkway area in a street right-of-way, other than paved areas and land occupied by structures, shall be covered with turf, sod or other suitable plant

materials, and shall be provided with a suitable irrigation system. All landscaping shall be continuously maintained and cared for.

E. Environmental Effects.
1. Lighting. All floodlighting of the blimp, signs, buildings, parking lots, landscaping and other facilities shall be shielded and directed away from surrounding property, streets and freeways. This Section is also applicable to arc lights, searchlights and similar lighting devices.
2. Fire Protection. Prior to commencing construction of any additional or expanded buildings or structures on the subject property, the owner shall ascertain, from the Los Angeles County Forester and Fire Warden, what facilities are necessary to protect the property from fire hazard. Such facilities may include water mains, fire hydrants, and fire flow, which, prior to occupancy of any such buildings or structures, shall be provided as required by the Forester and Fire Warden.
F. Regulations of Other Agencies. Compliance with all applicable regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration, California Aeronautical Commission and other applicable laws and regulations of Federal, State and local agencies shall be required.
G. Nonconformities. The provisions of Division 2 of Part 8 of this Chapter shall apply.
H. Revocation. Permission to use property in the SU-BP Zone as provided in this Section is subject to revocation pursuant to CMC § 9172.28 . Upon revocation becoming effective, CMC § 9151.7 shall become operative with respect to such property.
I. Previous Approvals Superseded. Notwithstanding the provisions of CMC § 9183.3 , the previous approval for the use and development of the subject property, granted by the County of Los Angeles under Zone Exception Case No. 8481-(2) prior to the incorporation of the City of Carson, is hereby declared null and void and superseded by the provisions of this Section.
(Ord. 17-1616 § 1; Ord. 78-425)