Chapter 21.42 — ACCESSORY USES — La Mirada Zoning Code

21.42.010 Purpose . ¶

The purpose of this chapter is to identify and regulate accessory uses of property in all zoning districts to ensure such uses are developed and conducted in a manner that does not create any public safety or nuisance concerns. (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

21.42.020 Permitted accessory uses . ¶

(a) Residential Zoning Districts. The following accessory uses are permitted in all residential zoning districts. Uses are subject to compliance with listed conditions and other provisions of this title.
(1) Antennas, cables, and wireless telecommunication facilities in accordance with provisions of Chapter 21.46.
(2) Home occupations in accordance with provisions of Chapter 21.98.
(3) Rental of rooms. Except as otherwise provided by law, the number of rental agreements permitted for any one dwelling at any one point in time shall be limited to two such agreements, written or oral.
(4) Rental and sales offices for the leasing and/or sales of units located in the same apartment or condominium complex.
(5) Homeowner association and/or clubhouse buildings for resident and guest use with approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 21.110.
(6) Guest houses and cabañas, provided no kitchen facilities exist within the structure.

(7) Swimming pools and spas, provided that no swimming pool or spa is located in a required front yard, is no nearer than three feet to any fence or building wall, and conforms to all building code and health and safety code requirements.

(b) Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts. The following accessory uses are permitted in all commercial and industrial zoning districts. Uses are subject to compliance with listed conditions and other provisions of this title.

(1) A dwelling unit within a business building, provided such unit is occupied solely by a caretaker or watchman of the building or business.
(2) Pharmacies, the sale of retail merchandise, and similar small-scale accessory uses are allowed subordinate to a primary use, provided there is no external evidence of any commercial activity other than the primary use of the site
(e.g. signs, products).
(3) Antennas, cables, and wireless telecommunication facilities in accordance with provisions of Chapter 21.46.
(4) Automatic teller or cash machine(s).
(5) Outdoor sales, display, storage and seating in compliance with provisions of the applicable zoning district.
(6) Recreation facilities (indoor and outdoor) for use by employees.
(7) Recycling collection facilities in compliance with provisions of Chapter 21.50.
(8) Automatic vending machines.

(9) Swimming pools and spas, provided that no swimming pool or spa is located in a required front yard, is no nearer than three feet to any fence or building wall, and conforms to all building code and health and safety code requirements.

(c) Open Space Zoning District. The following accessory uses are permitted in the open space zoning district. Uses are subject to compliance with listed conditions and other provisions of this title.

(1) Antennas, cables, and wireless telecommunication facilities in accordance with provisions of Chapter 21.46.
(2) Bus shelters and park-and-ride lots.
(3) Recreation, refreshment, and service buildings in public parks.
(4) Swimming pools and spas, provided that no swimming pool or spa is located in a required front yard, is no
nearer than three feet to any fence or building wall, and conforms to all building code and health and safety code requirements.
(5) Recycling collection facilities in compliance with provisions of Chapter 21.50.
(6) Automatic vending machines.
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).