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Title 18 — Zoning

Chapter 18.64 — AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND ARCADES

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

§ 18.64.010. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows:

A. "Amusement device"

  • means any mechanical or electrical machine which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate or disc, or for which playtime is sold, may be operated by the public generally for use as a game, entertainment or amusement, with or without registering a score, for the purpose of testing the operator's skill. "Amusement device" includes, but is not limited to, video games, pool tables, air hockey, foosball, pinball machines, skill ball, mechanical grab machines and all similar skill testing devices. "Amusement device" does not include amusement rides, sound or music devices, vending machines, movie machines, publication dispensing devices or bowling alleys.

  • B. "Amusement arcade"

means any place, location, or premises where either the primary use is the availability and public operation of amusement devices or where five or more amusement devices are available for public use and operation.

(Prior code § 10-3.3201)

§ 18.64.020. Amusement devices as incidental uses.

Amusement devices as an incidental or accessory use shall be limited to four or less devices per establishment.

(Prior code § 10-3.3202)

§ 18.64.030. Amusement arcades – Where and how permitted.

  • A. Amusement arcades shall be permitted to operate only where expressly permitted by this code and shall not operate within the city without first obtaining a conditional use permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.46 . In addition to the conditional use permit required by this section, the owner of the amusement devices must also receive a permit in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 5.12 . For any amusement arcade which also constitutes a poolroom, billiard or social club, the applicant must also receive a permit from the city council in accordance with Section 5.08.310 .

  • B. Amusement arcades shall be prohibited from locating within three hundred feet of each other.

  • C. Amusement arcades shall only be permitted with adequate bicycle parking facilities and adult supervision.

(Prior code § 10-3.3203; Ord. 1601 § 21, 2000; Ord. 1738 § 3, 2012)

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Gardena Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.02 — GARDENA ZONING LAW
    2. Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 18.06 — NEW AND EXISTING USES/SPECIFIC PLAN PROHIBITIONS
    4. Chapter 18.08 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND BOUNDARIES
    5. Chapter 18.10 — ANNEXED AREAS
    6. Chapter 18.12 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R1)
    7. Chapter 18.13 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
    8. Chapter 18.14 — LOW-DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-2)
    9. Chapter 18.16 — MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R…
    10. Chapter 18.18 — HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-4)
    11. Chapter 18 — 18A. VERY HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZO…
    12. Chapter 18.19 — MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE (MUO)
    13. Chapter 18 — 19A. ARTESIA MIXED USE (AMU)
    14. Chapter 18.20 — COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL ZONE (CR)
    15. Chapter 18.21 — HOUSING OVERLAYS (HO-3, HO-4, HO5, AND HO-6)
    16. Chapter 18.22 — PARKING ZONE (P)
    17. Chapter 18.24 — OFFICIAL ZONE (O)
    18. Chapter 18.26 — BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE (C-P)
    19. Chapter 18.28 — HOME BUSINESS ZONE (H-B)
    20. Chapter 18.30 — COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-2)
    21. Chapter 18.32 — GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-3)
    22. Chapter 18.34 — HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-4)
    23. Chapter 18.36 — INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M-1)
    24. Chapter 18.38 — GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M-2)
    25. Chapter 18.39 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    26. Chapter 18.40 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    27. Chapter 18.42 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    28. Chapter 18.43 — DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
    29. Chapter 18.44 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
    30. Chapter 18.45 — DESIGN REVIEW
    31. Chapter 18.46 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    32. Chapter 18.48 — VARIANCES
    33. Chapter 18.50 — ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
    34. Chapter 18.52 — AMENDMENTS
    35. Chapter 18.54 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    36. Chapter 18.56 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
    37. Chapter 18.57 — LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
    38. Chapter 18.58 — SIGNS
    39. Chapter 18.60 — TEMPORARY USE AND TEMPORARY EVENT PERMITS FOR …
    40. Chapter 18.62 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    41. Chapter 18.64 — AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND ARCADES
    42. Chapter 18.66 — CANNABIS PROHIBITION AND PERSONAL CULTIVATION …
    43. Chapter 18.68 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
    44. Chapter 18.70 — WIRELESS FACILITIES
    45. Chapter 18.72 — APPEALS
    46. Chapter 18.74 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
    47. Chapter 18.76 — SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS AS A USE BY RI…

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