Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.26 — C1, C2 and C3 Commercial Zones

Hermosa Beach Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Hermosa Beach

Contents:

17.26.010 General provisions. 17.26.020 Specific purposes. 17.26.030 C-1, C-2 and C-3 land use regulations. 17.26.040 Similar use permitted. 17.26.050 Standards and limitations. 17.26.060 Restaurants with on-sale alcoholic beverages limited to beer and wine, closing at 10:00 p.m. or earlier– Standards and limitations. 17.26.070 Tattoo/body piercing studios – Standards and limitations.

17.26.010 General provisions.

In the C-zones, no building shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, structurally altered, or shall any building or land be used for any purpose except as hereinafter specifically provided and allowed by this chapter. (Prior code Appx. A, § 8-1)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

17.26.020 Specific purposes.

1. A.
In addition to the general purposes listed in
Chapter 17.02 the		 specific purposes of the commercial zones are to:
1. 1.
Provide appropriately located areas consistent with the general plan for a full range of office, retail commercial, and service
commercial uses needed by residents of, and visitors to, the
city and region;
2. 2.
Strengthen the city’s economic base, and also protect small businesses that serve city residents;
3. 3.
Create suitable environments for various types of commercial and compatible residential uses, and protect them from the
adverse effects of inharmonious uses;
4. 4.
Minimize the impact of commercial development on adjacent residential districts;
5. 5.
Ensure that the appearance and effects of commercial
building and uses are harmonious with the character of the area in
which they are located;
6. 6.
Ensure the provision of adequate off-street parking and loading facilities;
7. 7.
Provide sites for public and semi-public uses needed to complement commercial development or compatible with a
commercial environment;
2. B.
The additional purposes of each zone are as follows:
1. 1.
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone. To provide sites for a mix of small local businesses appropriate for, and serving the daily
needs of nearby residential neighborhoods; while establishing land
use regulations that prevent significant adverse effects on
abutting residential uses.
2. 2.
C-2 Downtown Commercial Zone. To provide opportunities for a pedestrian-oriented range of office, retail, and service
commercial uses specifically appropriate for the scale and character of the downtown, along with mixed-use opportunities
including residential development, to form a resident and visitor serving downtown district.
3. 3.
C-3 General Commercial Zone. To provide opportunities for the full range of office, retail, service, mixed-use, and multi-family
uses in a scale deemed suitable for the city, and appropriate for the Pacific Coast Highway and Aviation Boulevard commercial
corridors.

(Ord. 95-1130 §1, 1995: prior code § 8-2)

  • (Ord. # 23 1471 §16, adopted 11/14/2023, effective 08/05/2024)

Effective on: 8/5/2024

17.26.030 C-1, C-2 and C-3 land use regulations.

In the following matrix, the letter "P" designates use classifications permitted in commercial zones. The letter "U" designates use classifications permitted by approval of a conditional use permit. Use classification not listed are prohibited. Section numbers listed under "see section" reference additional regulations located elsewhere in the zoning ordinance or this code. For definition of the listed uses see Section 17.04.060.

C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS

P = Permitted

  • = Not Permitted

A = Administrative Permit

C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS
P = Permitted
- = Not Permitted
A = Administrative Permit
PDP = Precise Development Plan
U = Conditional Use or Other Permit Requir
Adult businesses		 ed(See
-		 Chapt
-		 er 174
U		 0) 17.40.050

.
USES
Adult paraphernalia, X-rated uses and materials,
liid h f kid		 C1
U		 C2
U		 C3
U		 See Section
17.40.060
mte to no more tan 20% o stoc-n-trae
Alhl b blih l 8
coo everage estasments, on-sae - U U 17.40.00
Alcoholic beverage establishment, on-sale
ldi
ih l lhli
(excung
restaurant wt on-sae acooc
beverages limited to beer and wine closing at		 - U U 17.40.080
,
10:00p.m. or earlier)
Alcohol beverage establishment, off-sale (closing
at 11:00p.m. or earlier)		 P P P
Alcohol beverage establishment, off-sale (open
b d		 U U U 17.40.090
etween 11:01p.m. an 2:00 a.m.)
Ail hil P
nma osptas - -
Aquariums,sales and supplies of marine life P P P
Art/antiques/curiosgallery or
shop		 P P P
Assembly halls - U U 17.40
Audio/video equipment and supplies sales and

i		 , P P P
repar
Bk P P P
aery
Banks and financial institutions - P P
Barber/beauty shop P P P
Billiard orpool halls - P P
Books/news/magazines sales P P P
~~, ~~
Bowling alley - - P
rc an stone(ornamenta) - -


us staton, not ncung termna
actes		 - -
aterng usness - -
nc, enta an/or meca
otng an wearng appare saes an servce
us, prvate -
ommerca cannas actvtes - - - 17.42.110
ommuncaton acty - - U 17.40.020
omputer an nternet access center U 17.40.020
opyng an prntng servces an suppes
*Allowed by special permit by
city
council on public streets/right-of-way, pursuant to Section
12.12.070, and permitted by right on private property in conjunction with such a special permit.
**HousingElement Sites InventoryOverlaySites(--HE)only
Cultivation of Cultivation of C-1,C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA

cannabis or medical marijuana		 C-1,C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA

cannabis or medical marijuana		 C-1,C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA

cannabis or medical marijuana		 C-1,C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA

cannabis or medical marijuana		 ND USE
-		 REGU
-		 LATIO
-		 NS
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
P = Permitted
Dancing, customer		 - P P
id
Day nursery, preschool		 U U U
- = Not Permtte
Department stores		 - P P
A = Administrative Permit
Detective agency		 P P P
PDP = Precise Develoment Plan
Drugstore		 P P P
p
Emergency shelters		 - - P
U = Conditional Use or Other Permit Requir
Entertainment, limited live		 ed(See
P		 Chapt
P		 er 17.4
P		 0)
USES
Entertainment, live		 C1
-		 C2
U		 C3
U		 See Section
17.40.020
Entertainment, special performances - U* U*
Equipment (household tools and lawn/garden

equipment includingsmall engines)rental,and

 - - P
repair, other than
street vehicles
Florist orplant shop P P P
Food and beverage market (maximum 4,000
 P P P
square feet floor area)
Fortune tellers, psychics and astrologers - - P
Furniture/furnishings, sales and display - P P
Garden equipment, small, hand-operated, sales
and rentals		 - P P
Gun so - - P
p
Gmnasiumeat an itness center - P P
y
Hardware/home imrovement store - P P
~~p ~~
Hobby and craft supplies and service P P P
Hospitals, general, psychiatric out-patient only - - U
Hotels,
motels		 - P P
Household appliances/office equipment,sales and P P
repair -
Instruments (professional and/or scientific), sales P P P
Interior decoratingstudio,store or shop P P P
Laboratories - P P
Laundrybusiness and dry-cleaning (includingself-
 P P P
service)
C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS
Locksmith business P P P
Low barrier navigation center A A A
Lumberyard, retail - - P
Massage establishment - U U
Medical marijuana
dispensaries		 - - -
Messenger service P P P
*Allowed byspecialpermit by
city		 council onpublic streets/ right-of -way, p ursuant to Section
121200 and ermitted b riht on rivate roer t in co junctio n with s ch a secial ermit
..7, p y g p ppy
**HousingElement Sites InventoryOverlaySites(--HE)only		 p p.
C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Mixed-Uses (residential uses with round floor		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Mixed-Uses (residential uses with round floor		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Mixed-Uses (residential uses with round floor		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Mixed-Uses (residential uses with round floor		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Mixed-Uses (residential uses with round floor		 ND USE
U		 REGU LATIO NS NS
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P = Permitted
g
commercial use(s))		 ** ~~PDP** ~~ PDP**
PDP

- = Not Permitted
Mobile cannabis dispensaries		 P P P
A Adiitti Pit
Monuments		 - - P
= mnsrave erm
Motor vehicles and equipment, sales and service
PDP Pi Dlt Pl
(including motorcycles boats non-tractor trucks
= recse eveopmen an
, , ,
RVs)
U = Conditional Use or Other Permit Requir
Sales/rental, new or used		 ed(See
-		 Chapt
-		 er 17.4
U		 0)

SES
 C C C S Si
U
General repair, service, installation of parts and		 1 2 3
 ee ecton

i		 - - U
accessores
Bd i dii
oy repar anpantng - - U
Service station U
Parts and accessories, retail sales - P P
Car washesself-service car wash - - U
Vehicle storage - - U
Musica instruments retai an repair - P P
,
Nurseries - - U
Officesgeneral P P P
~~, ~~
Outdoor dining (accessory to food establishments 17.26.050(B)(5)
on
public right-of-way)		 P P P
Outdoor merchandise display, temporary outside
 U* U* U*
dining, in conjunction with special event
Outoor retai saesisa areas accessor to
py y
 17.26.050(B)(7)
establishments on Pier Avenue public right-of- - P -

way–includes Loreto Plaza)
Outdoor seating, limited (accessory to food

 P P P 17.26.050(B)(6)
establishments on private
property)

* *
Parade, circus or carnival - U U
Pl dli il P
arce every termna - -


~~Parking ~~
lots and/or
structures		 P P P
P i ih kl P P
et groomng, no overngt ennes
P ildi l f P
et stores, ncung sae opets - -
Photo enravin business - - P
~~gg ~~
Photorah (euiment sales and service film
~~gpy qp, ~~
P P P
processing, studio)

Printing
and or publishing business, commercial		 - P P

Recycling, large or small collection facility - - U 17.40.130,
17.40.140
Residence; residential uses above ground floor

commercial use(s), including condominium U - -
dl
eveopments
~~* ~~
Allowed by specialpermit by
city		 council onpublic streets right-o ~~-way, p ~~ ursuant to Section
12.12.070, and permitted by right on private property in conjunction with such a special permit.
**HousingElement Sites InventoryOverlaySites(--HE)only
C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS
C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Residential		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Residential		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Residential		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Residential		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Residential		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Residential		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Residential		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Residential		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Residential		 C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LA
Residential
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
P = Permitted
Residential facility, assisted living
id
Residential care facilities-small
(Ord. 19-1395 §2, 2019; Ord. 18-1388 §4, 2018; Ord. 17-1378 §3, 2017; Ord.
Ord 1-1 §1 201 Ord 1-12 § 201 Ord 12-1 §1 2012 Ord 1
- = Not Permtte
Residential care facilities-large
. 4345 , 4; . 334 4, 3; . 334 , ; .

A = Administrative Permit
R ih dii dih id
09-1298, §§2, 3, 2009; Ord. 08-1292 §1, 2008; Ord. 06-1272 §5, 2006; Ord.
Ord.96-1157 §1,1996: Ord.95-1130§2,1995: Ord.94-1118§1,1995:prior co

estaurant, wt rve-n, or rve-tru wnow,
or with outdoor walk-up window on public right of
(Ord. #
21-1441§4,5, adopted 12/14/2021, effective 01/13/2022; Ord. #
PDP = Precise Development Plan

way
22-
§9,10, adopted 09/26/2023, effective 10/26/2023; Ord. #
23-1471§17, adop

R ih l lhli b


U = Conditional Use or Other Permit Requir
estaurant wt on-sae acooc everages


Effective on: 8/5/2024
USES
limited to beer and wine, closing at 10:00 p.m. or
earlier

.
17.26.040 Similar usepermitted.
When a
useis not specifically listed in this chapter, it shall be understood th
Restaurant with on-sale alcoholic beverages
limited to beer and wine closing later than 10:00

development director that the use is similar to and not more objectionable t
,
p.m.

It is further recognized that every conceivable use cannot be identified in th
Restaurant/cafe
i hi h i dl di
secton autorzes te communty eveopment rector to compare a propo
similarity. The director’s determination shall not be final until confirmed by
Restaurant/cafe with beer and wine (
on-sale

following the director’s determination.

alcohol beverage establishment)

In determination similarity the director shall make all of the following findi
Reverse vending machine(s)
1. A.
Secondhand merchandise, retail sales
The roosed use shall meet the intent of and be consistent with th
pp ,

Short-term vacation rental
2. B.

Theproposed use shall meet the statedpurpose andgeneral intent o
Single room occupancy facility (more than six
3. C.
C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS

The proposed use shall not adversely impact the public health safet
units)
,
4. D.
Snack arsnack shop


Theproposed use shall share characteristics common with, and not

Sportingrecreationa equipment saes service
impact, than those uses listed in the zone in which it is to be located
, ,
and rental

Effective on: 1/1/1901
Supermarkets
17.26.050 Standards and limitations.

Supportive housing,upto50 units
E
id iid i C hll b b h flli
very
use permtte or mantane n zones sa e suject to te oow
Supportive housing, over50 units


1. A.
Surfboard manufacturing
Parking. Parking shall beprovided as specified by


 Chapter 17.44.
2. B.
Tattoo		 body piercing studios

Enclosures All uses shall be conducted wholly within a
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buildingenc
.

cet roer/saes
1. 1.

Tih
Outdoor uses may be permitted by conditional
mesares		 use permit f
2. 2.
Tb
Commercial parking lot;
oacco store


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3. 3.

oy store
Uses incidental to a use conducted primarily within a buildi
not conducted in whole or in part on sidewalks, public ways
Upholstering shop

that such incidental uses are of a type which cannot be econ
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iidtl t dtd ithi bildi
Weng cape, commerca
ncena uses are no con

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part of the required parking
Wreess communcaton ac
facilities. All outdoor storage o
ty
public
streets, parks or otherpublicplaces,and
properties;
4. 4.
Youth hostel

Temporary outdoor merchandise display and outside dinin
*Allowed b secial ermit b
cit
councilon ubli

sale, authorized by the
city
council by special permit as set f
y p p y
y
p
12.12.070 and permitted by right on private proper
5. 5.
Outdoor dining or seating located adjacent to a food establi
,
**Housing
public right-of-way obtainedpursuant to Section
12.16.090
Element Sites Inventory Overlay Sites (-
pursuant to a conditional use permit, issued in compliance
6. 6.

Limited outdoor seating for the purposes of food consumption, accessory to food establishments on private property, shall be allowed with approval of a permit from the community development department, subject to the standards and limitations in this subsection. Food establishments include snack shops, restaurants, food and beverage markets, supermarkets, bakeries, or similar establishments that offer food or beverages, as determined by the community development director.

  1. a. Administrative Permit Required. C-1, C-2 and C-3 ZONES, LAND USE REGULATIONS

P = Permitted

- = Not Permitted

  1. i.

Prior to the establishment of any limited outdoor seating area accessory to any food establishments on private property, an administrative permit shall be required pursuant to Chapter 17.55 except as otherwise stated in this section. An application shall be filed with the community development department in writing upon a form

furnished by the department. The application shall include a site plan and drawings and information showing A = Administrative Permit location, furnishings and seating arrangement in sufficient detail to demonstrate the compliance with this section, accompanied by a fee set by resolution of the city council.

PDP = Precise Development Plan 2. ii.

The community development director may issue the administrative permit only after determining that the

U = Conditional Use or Other Permit Re request complies with the standards and provisions of this section and any other requirements applicable to the use set forth in the Municipal Code quired ; provided, that where limited outdoor seating is comprised of seating (See Chapter 17.40) on private property and the public right-of-way, the standards applicable to limited outdoor seating on the USES C1 C2 C3 See Section public right-of-way in Section 12.16.090(C) shall govern on the private property. 3. iii.

The permit shall lapse, and be of no force and effect, and a new administrative permit shall be required for outdoor seating whenever there is a change in food establishment ownership, change in the nature or scope of the business, the permitted food establishment does not operate for a period of more than six (6) months, or the community development director determines, based on substantial evidence, that the food establishment operation no longer meets the standards set forth in subsection (B)(6)(b) of this section. 2. b. Standards and Limitations. The location, design and operation of the limited outdoor seating area shall comply with all of the following: 1. i.

Outdoor seating shall be incidental and accessory to food establishments for patrons of the food establishment to consume food or beverages purchased during the hours that food or beverages are offered for sale, but not to exceed 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the C-3 zone and zones that allow C-2 uses, or 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the other zones where this use is permitted. Employee break areas physically separated and restricted from public use are regulated by subsection (B)(3) of this section.

2. ii.

The outdoor seating area authorized by this subsection (B)(6) shall not contain more than one (1) seat per fifteen (15) square feet of area.

  1. iii.

The outdoor seating area shall be located proximate to the business providing the seating, such as adjacent to the building, within courtyards, or on balconies or decks, including any roof deck. Outdoor seating areas shall not be arranged so as to create food courts. Outdoor seating areas shall not reduce, be located within, or damage any required landscaped area. 4. iv.

No entertainment, music, speakers, televisions, or audio or visual media of any type, whether amplified or unamplified, shall be provided within the outdoor seating area or situated so as to be clearly visible to the outdoor seating area.

  1. v. The location and use of the outdoor seating area shall not obstruct the movement of pedestrians, goods or vehicles; required parking spaces; driveways or parking aisles; entrances; legal signs; utilities or other improvements. A minimum four (4) foot wide pedestrian path shall be maintained, unless otherwise required by law. When located adjacent to parking spaces, driveways or parking lot aisles, a physical barrier such as curb or railing shall be provided.

  2. vi.

All furnishings and barriers shall be maintained free of appendages or conditions that pose a hazard to pedestrians and vehicles. 7. vii. All furnishings shall be maintained in good condition at all times. The area shall be supplied adequate solid waste management containers and maintained in a neat and clean manner, free of litter and graffiti, at all times. 8. viii.

Any lighting provided for the use shall be extinguished no later than 11:00 p.m. in the C-3 zone and zones that allow C-3 uses, or 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the other zones where this use is permitted, and shall be highefficiency, the minimum intensity necessary, fully shielded (full cutoff) and down cast (emitting no light above the horizontal plane of the fixture), not create glare or spill beyond the property lines, and the lamp bulb shall not be directly visible from within any residential unit.

  1. ix.

The use of water for cleaning the area shall conform to Chapter 8.56, Water Conservation and Drought Management Plan, and shall be minimized and any runoff generated shall drain to the sewer system only and shall under no circumstances drain to the stormwater system.

  1. x.

Noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations prescribed by Chapter 8.24 and shall not create a nuisance to surrounding residential neighborhoods, and/or commercial establishments. The outdoor

seating area shall not adversely affect the welfare of the residents or commercial establishments nearby. 11. xi.

The design and use of the outdoor seating area shall conform to all building, fire, zoning, health and safety and other requirements of the Municipal Code and all other requirements of law.

3. c.

Conditional Use Permit. Any deviation from the standards listed in this subsection shall require a conditional use permit in compliance with Chapter 17.40.

7. 7.

Outdoor retail sales/displays located adjacent to a retail establishment, authorized by an encroachment permit for use of the public right-of-way obtained pursuant to Section 12.16.100. Deviation from the standards in Section 12.16.100 may be allowed pursuant to a conditional use permit, issued in compliance with Chapter 17.40.

3. C.

Merchandise. No merchandise shall be sold other than at retail. Sale of repossessed merchandise or secondhand merchandise taken in by the seller as a trade-in on new merchandise is permissible, provided that such sales are conducted on the premises where such merchandise was originally sold, or any successor locations.

  1. D.

Signs. Signs for this section are regulated by Section 17.50.140.

  1. E.

Building Height.

In the C-1 zone, any building may have a maximum height of thirty (30) feet.

In the C-2 zone, no building shall exceed a maximum height of thirty (30) feet. 3. 3.

In the C-3 zone, no building shall exceed a maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet.

6. F.

Front Yard Setback. No lot need provide a front yard except as may be required by a precise plan.

  1. G.

Alley Setback. Buildings shall conform with Section 17.44.130.

  1. H.

Rear and Side Yard Setback Adjacent to Residential Zones.

C-3 Zone. A minimum rear and/or side yard setback of eight feet shall be provided, and an additional two feet of setback shall be provided for each story over the first story for structures that abut residential zones, except where public rights-of-way, twenty (20) feet or greater in width, separate the commercial zone from the residential zone.

C-1 and C-2 Zones. A minimum rear and/or side yard setback of five feet shall be provided, except where public rights-of-way twenty (20) feet or greater in width, separate the commercial zone from the residential zone.

Existing Buildings. Existing commercial buildings that do not comply with the above setback requirement adjacent to residential zones shall not be considered "nonconforming buildings" under the terms of Chapter 17.52. Therefore, such buildings may be remodeled or expanded as long as any new constructions conforms with the above setback requirements.

9. I.

Landscaping Adjacent to Residential Zones. The required rear and/or side yard area shall be landscaped and provided with an automatic watering system. Size, quantity and type of landscaping shall be subject to review and approval by the planning director. Landscaping shall be appropriately maintained, trimmed and void of weeds.

  1. J.

Building design. Building design shall be provided as specified by Chapter 17.42.260.

(Ord. 15-1349 §3, 2015; Ord. 14-1345 §2, 2014; Ord. 12-1333 §5, 2012; Ord. 97-1171 §1, 1997; Ord. 94-1115 §1, 1994; Ord. 94-1100 §2, 1994; prior code Appx. A, § 8-5)

(Ord. # 21-1436 §4, adopted 09/14/2021, effective 10/14/2021; Ord. # 23-1471 §18, adopted 11/14/2023, effective 08/05/2024)

Effective on: 8/5/2024

17.26.060 Restaurants with on-sale alcoholic beverages limited to beer and wine, closing at 10:00 p.m.

Restaurants with on-sale alcoholic beverages limited to beer and wine that close at 10:00 p.m. or earlier, pursuant to the list of permitted uses in Section 17.26.030, shall be subject to the following:

1. A.

Alcoholic beverage service and its consumption shall be limited to those areas for said use designated on a floor plan and seating plan approved by the community development director, including compliance with the following:

No stand-up bar area shall be located within the area designated for alcoholic beverage service and its consumption on the approved floor plan and seating plan.

Not more than two (2) televisions, electronic, video or similar displays screens shall be located within or visible from any area designated for alcoholic beverage service and its consumption on the approved floor plan and seating plan.

The establishment shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements for food facilities with on-sale alcoholic beverages found at Chapter 8.04, including the provision of adequate toilet facilities.

  1. B.

The establishment shall obtain a business license appropriate to the intended use pursuant to Chapter 5.04. No establishment classified as a "snack bar or snack shop" pursuant to Section 17.04.050 shall be eligible to obtain a business license for an establishment that sells, offers to sell, or serves alcoholic beverages. (Ord. 09-1298 §4, 2009)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

17.26.070 Tattoo/body piercing studios – Standards and limitations.

Every tattoo/body piercing studio shall be subject to the following in addition to all other requirements of law:

1. A.

The exterior walls of any establishment in the C-2 zone shall be located more than one thousand (1,000) feet from the exterior walls of any other tattoo/body piercing establishment and the exterior walls of any establishment in the C-3 zone or zone that allows C-3 uses shall be located more than one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet from the exterior walls of any other tattoo/body piercing establishment.

  1. B. The operator of the tattoo/body piercing establishment shall obtain and maintain in compliance all permits required by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Heath. 3. C. Tattoo/body piercing establishments shall not operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. 4. D. Live animals, except for service animals, shall not be allowed on the premises. 5. E. Once established, tattoo/body piercing establishments shall not be permitted to expand into another tenant space or building or otherwise on the site or any contiguous site, or to establish additional locations within the city. 6. F.

Temporary or mobile establishments or events are not authorized by this section. (Ord. 10-1313 §4, 2010)

Effective on: 1/1/1901