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Title 20

Part 15 — Tobacco Shops and Smoking Lounges

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

20.52.510 Purpose and applicability.

This part establishes standards for the location, development, and operations of smoking lounges and tobacco shops, as defined in Chapter 20.88 CMC (Definitions) and where allowed in compliance with Chapters 20.20 CMC (Commercial and Industrial Zones) and 20.28 CMC (Mixed-Use Zones). (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.520 Locations prohibited.

A. No smoking lounge or tobacco shop shall be located within 500 feet of any residential zone boundary or any property containing a residential use.

B. A smoking lounge or tobacco shop shall not be located within 1,000 feet of any place of religious assembly, school, child care center, or public playground. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.530 Exhaust fan.

All smoking lounges shall comply with all applicable ventilation standards established by state law, local codes, and any other regulatory agencies with jurisdiction. Air from the smoking area shall be exhausted directly to the outside by an exhaust fan. The ductwork for the proposed exhaust fan shall not be shared with other tenants in the structure. The applicant shall submit plans to be reviewed and approved by the director of community development. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.540 Conditions for approval.

In addition to the standards for issuance of any entitlements under this part, the review authority may impose any conditions reasonably related to mitigate any possible adverse effect upon the public health, safety, or welfare created by the establishment and/or operation of the smoking lounge. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.550 State regulation.

In addition to the standards for issuance of any entitlements under this part, smoking lounges and tobacco shops and any approval issued shall comply with applicable state codes regulating smoking on private commercial properties. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

The Cudahy Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 764, passed November 4, 2025.

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  1. ▸ Title 20
    Overview
    1. Chapter 20.04 — G2016.GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 20.08 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    3. Chapter 20.12
    4. Chapter 20.16
    5. Chapter 20.20
    6. Chapter 20.24 — PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND LOS ANGELES RIVER
    7. Chapter 20.28 — MIXED-USE ZONES
    8. Chapter 20.30
    9. Chapter 20.32 — OVERLAY ZONES
    10. Part 1 — Riverfront Overlay Zone (-R)
    11. Part 2 — Urban Agriculture Overlay Zone
    12. Part 3 — Miscellaneous
    13. Part 1 — Adult-Oriented Businesses – Sexually Oriented Busines…
    14. Part 2 — Alcohol Sales
    15. Part 6 — Condominium Conversions
    16. Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services
    17. Part 13 — Mobile Home Parks
    18. Part 14 — Service Stations
    19. Part 15 — Tobacco Shops and Smoking Lounges
    20. Part 16 — Transitional Uses
    21. Part 18 — Wireless Communications Facilities
    22. Part 1 — Adult-Oriented Businesses – Sexually Oriented Busines…
    23. Part 2 — Alcohol Sales
    24. Part 3 — Amusement Arcades or Cyber Cafes/Computer Labs
    25. Part 4 — Child Day Care Facilities and Large Family Day Care H…
    26. Part 5 — Condominiums
    27. Part 6 — Condominium Conversions
    28. Part 7 — Drive-Through Establishments
    29. Part 8 — Emergency Shelters and Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
    30. Part 9 — Hotels and Motels
    31. Part 10 — Housing Incentives
    32. Part 11 — Live/Work Units
    33. Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services
    34. Part 13 — Mobile Home Parks
    35. Part 14 — Service Stations
    36. Part 15 — Tobacco Shops and Smoking Lounges
    37. Part 16 — Transitional Uses
    38. Part 17 — Urban Agriculture and Keeping of Animals
    39. Part 18 — Wireless Communications Facilities
    40. Part 19 — Replacement Housing
    41. Part 20 — Accessory Dwelling Units
    42. Part 8 — Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code Text, and…
    43. Part 9 — Development Agreements
    44. Part 10 — Reasonable Accommodation
    45. Part 11 — California Environmental Quality Act Implementation
    46. Part 12 — Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Variance
    47. Part 1 — General Provisions
    48. Part 2 — Development Review Permits
    49. Part 3 — Zoning Clearance
    50. Part 4 — Temporary Use Permits
    51. Part 5 — Minor Deviation – Minor Conditional Use Permits (Alco…
    52. Part 6 — Planned Development Permit
    53. Part 7 — Specific Plans
    54. Part 8 — Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code Text, and…
    55. Part 9 — Development Agreements
    56. Part 10 — Reasonable Accommodation
    57. Part 11 — California Environmental Quality Act Implementation
    58. Part 12 — Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Variance
    59. Part 13 — Off-Menu Density Bonus Concession Permit

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