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Chapter 30 — Zoning

§ 30-24. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

Compton Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Compton

§ 30-24.1. Purpose.

[Added by Ord. #1557, § 9164.1]

The purpose of the performance standards procedures is to insure that an objective, unbiased determination is made in those cases where there may be substantial doubts as to whether an individual land use is detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.

§ 30-24.2. Required Data.

[Added by Ord. #1557, § 9164.2]

Following a staff investigation the Planning Director may require the owner or occupant of any property to submit such data and evidence as is needed to make an objective determination. The evidence may include, but is not limited to, the following items:

  • a. Plans of the existing or proposed construction and development;

  • b. A description of the existing or proposed machinery, processes, and products;

  • c. Specifications for the mechanisms and techniques used or proposed to be used in restricting the possible emission of the objectionable elements set forth in subsection 30-24.6 ;

  • d. The number of employees, full-time and part-time; and

  • e. Measurements of the amount or rate of emission of such objectionable elements.

Failure to submit the data required by the Planning Director shall constitute grounds for an administrative revocation of the certificate of occupancy for any use of the land.

§ 30-24.3. Reports by Expert Consultants.

[Added by Ord. #1557, § 9164.3]

The Planning Director may require any person, firm, or corporation to retain an expert consultant or consultants to study and report as to the compliance or noncompliance with the performance standards and to advise how an existing or proposed use can be brought into compliance with the performance standards. Such consultant shall be full qualified to give the required information and shall be persons or firms mutually agreeable to the City and to the owner or occupant of the use in question. The cost of such consulting services shall be borne by the owner or occupant of such property.

§ 30-24.4. Required Alterations.

[Added by Ord. #1557, § 9164.4]

The Planning Director may require modifications or alterations in the existing or proposed construction, or the operational procedures, to insure that compliance with the performance standards shall be maintained. The Planning Director shall prescribe a length of time to the owner or occupants to effect any changes for the purpose of securing compliance with the performance standards.

§ 30-24.5. Cancellation of Permits.

[Added by Ord. #1557, § 9164.5]

If, after the conclusion of the time granted for compliance with the performance standards, the Planning Director finds the violation still in existence, any permit previously issued shall be void, and the owner or occupant shall be required to cease operations until the violation is remedied.

§ 30-24.6. Performance Standards.

[Added by Ord. #1557, § 9164.6; Ord. #1784]

The criteria used to determine when any condition, substance, or element becomes detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare shall be called performance standards. The following performance standards are hereby established:

  • a. Air Pollution. No smoke, dust, fly ash, vapor, fume, odor, or any other form of air pollution shall be permitted in excess of the standards set forth by the Air Quality Management District of the County. In no event shall such elements be permitted which can cause any damage to human health, animals, or vegetation or which can cause excessive soiling at any point of measurement. The point of measurement shall be the same as utilized by the Air Quality Management District of the County.

  • b. Noise. No discrete noise source in the City shall exceed 76 decibels on the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) weighted scale as measured on any property line. No discrete noise source in the City shall exceed 55 decibels on the CNEL weighted scale at any property line of a residentially zoned property. No discrete noise source in the City shall exceed 55 decibels on the CNEL weighted scale within 100 feet of an existing building used as a hospital, school, library, rest home, convalescent home, senior citizens' home, mental institution, or other similar noise-sensitive land use as determined by the Planning Director.

  • c. Underground Tanks Out of Service For One Year. Any underground tank which has been out of service for one year or more shall be permanently abandoned in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code. Permanent abandonment shall comply with the requirements of the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 83-0206V and meet all standards of Section 25284 of the California Health and Safety Code. The Fire Chief shall verify that abandonment has been completed prior to any application for a conditional use permit, variance, change of zone or certificate of occupancy.

  • d. Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not preclude emergency work made necessary to restore property to a safe condition following public calamity, or work required to protect persons' property from an imminent danger, or work by private or public utilities when restoring utility service.

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▸ Contents — Compton Zoning Code
Compton Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Chapter 30 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. § 30-1. PURPOSE.
    2. § 30-2. TITLE.
    3. § 30-3. DEFINITIONS.
    4. § 30-4. ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES.
    5. § 30-5. OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
    6. § 30-6. ZONE BOUNDARIES.
    7. § 30-7. RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE ZONE (R-A).
    8. § 30-8. LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-L).
    9. § 30-9. MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-M).
    10. § 30-10. HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-H).
    11. § 30-11. SPECIAL REGULATIONS: RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
    12. § 30-12. LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-L).
    13. § 30-13. COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING ZONE (C-M).
    14. § 30-14. LIMITED MANUFACTURING ZONE (M-L).
    15. § 30-15. HEAVY MANUFACTURING ZONE (M-H).
    16. § 30-16. BUFFER ZONE (B).
    17. § 30-17. AUTOMOBILE PARKING ZONE (P).
    18. § 30-18. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE (D).
    19. § 30-19. SD SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE.
    20. § 30-20. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS.
    21. § 30-21. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
    22. § 30-22. SIGN REGULATIONS.
    23. § 30-23. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES.
    24. § 30-24. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
    25. § 30-25. SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION.
    26. § 30-26. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
    27. § 30-27. VARIANCES.
    28. § 30-28. CHANGES OF ZONE AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS.
    29. § 30-29. ZONING OF ANNEXED LAND.
    30. § 30-30. UNLISTED USES.
    31. § 30-31. CONFORMITY REQUIRED.
    32. § 30-32. USES BY THE CITY EXCEPTED.
    33. § 30-33. CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY.
    34. § 30-34. INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS.
    35. § 30-35. INVALIDITY OF PERMITS AND LICENSES ISSUED IN ERROR.
    36. § 30-36. ENFORCEMENT.
    37. § 30-37. VIOLATIONS: NOTICES.
    38. § 30-38. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE.
    39. § 30-39. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE; APPEALS.
    40. § 30-40. PENALTIES.
    41. § 30-41. REPEAL OF FORMER PROVISIONS.
    42. § 30-42. PLANNING FEES.
    43. § 30-43. LANDSCAPING.
    44. § 30-44. FENCING.
    45. § 30-45. DESIGN REVIEW.
    46. § 30-46. PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES ORDINANCE.
    47. § 30-47. AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS.
    48. § 30-48. UNATTENDED DONATION BOXES.
    49. § 30-49. EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE.
    50. § 30-50. (RESERVED)
    51. § 30-51. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS.
    52. § 30-52. A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ALL COMMERCIAL M…
    53. § 30-54. SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE REGULATIONS.

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