Title 19 — ZONING›Chapter 19.31 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES

Division 9 — CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS

Commerce Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Commerce

19.31.320 - Development standards and conditions.¶

A circus or carnival is permitted in any nonresidential zone on a temporary basis subject to the issuance of a special use permit.

In addition to such other conditions as may be ordered by the planning commission, the following conditions shall be incorporated into each special use permit for a circus or carnival:

Adequate vehicular and pedestrian access shall be provided.

Adequate off-street parking shall be provided.

All noise, dust, and other objectionable elements shall be abated.

Animals that cause excessive noise, odor, or disturbing elements shall not be permitted on the premises.

The site shall be cleaned and restored within one week of termination of the use.

(Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).

Exceptions & meaning →

19.31.330 - Reserved.¶

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code

Export this section

▸Contents — Commerce Municipal Code

Commerce Municipal Code

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.