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Title 20

Part 16 — Transitional Uses

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

20.52.555 Applicability.

The following regulations set forth in CMC 20.52.560 through 20.52.570 shall apply to transitional uses where they are permitted as a principal use. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.560 Limitation on transitional uses.

  • A. Automobile Parking Lots. The transitional use shall be limited to automobile parking lots.

  • B. Boundary. The transitional use shall be limited to an area within 100 feet from the boundary of the zone from which such transitional use is derived.

  • C. Remaining Portion. Any portion of a lot or parcel of land developed with the transitional use shall not leave any remaining portion containing less than the required area or width. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.570 Development standards.

  • A. Location. The transitional lot or parcel of land shall:

    1. Have a side lot line for a distance of not less than 50 feet adjoining, or separated only by an alley, with property in the less restrictive zone from which such transitional use is derived; or

    2. Where the lot or parcel of land to be used for transitional parking has a width less than 100 feet, additional lots or parcels of land may be considered as transitional lots provided:

      • a. They have successive contiguity on one side lot line with the transitional lot;

      • b. In no event shall the total area developed to the transitional use extend more than 100 feet from the residential zone;

      • c. All areas extending from the qualifying zone are developed for parking;

d. The side lot line of a transitional lot or parcel of land shall not exceed the length of the side lot line common to the less restrictive zone from which such transitional use is derived. The director of

community development may modify this provision to the extent permitted in this section.

B. Landscaping. The transitional use shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20.64 CMC (Off-Street Parking), except that a transitional lot shall have a landscaped front yard setback equal to that of the zone in which it is located.

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

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C. Access. The area developed with the transitional use shall have direct vehicular access to an improved public street, highway, or alley, or to the less restrictive zone from which such transitional use is derived.

D. Alley. The transitional use shall be permitted when a residential or agricultural zone adjoins or is separated only by an alley from any commercial or manufacturing zone. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

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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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