Lomita Municipal Code Art. 44 Commercial Zone Performance Standards

The following performance standards shall apply to all commercial zoning districts.

(A) Parking proximity. All required parking must be provided onsite in compliance with the city's off-street parking ordinance. Offsite parking may be permitted with the approval of a minor conditional use permit.

(B) Outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting shall be shielded to prevent any direct line of sight between the light source and any residential zoning district or residential dwelling unit. Within fifty (50) feet of a residential zoning district or residential dwelling unit, lighting fixtures shall not be installed higher than twenty (20) feet above the ground. Additionally, outdoor lighting shall not exceed the following illumination levels at the property line:

(1) Residential adjacent. A maximum of one-half (0.50) foot-candle if the subject property abuts a residential zoning district or a lot containing a residential dwelling unit.

(2) Nonresidential adjacent. A maximum of two (2.00) foot-candles if the subject property abuts a nonresidential zoning district or a lot containing only nonresidential uses.

(C) Odor. The odors released from any operation or activity shall not exceed detectable concentration beyond lot lines, measured at any location on the lot lines. Commercial uses with attached residential units shall provide ventilation systems to prevent odors from penetrating residential units.

(D) Flammable, explosive, and combustible materials. The use or storage of such materials shall conform with the adopted uniform fire prevention code, adopted California Building Code, and any other adopted ordinances or regulations of the city.

(E) Noise. All developments shall comply with the city-adopted standards for noise. Where a mix of uses is provided, the strictest noise standard for the provided use shall apply.

(F) Utilities. All new utilities shall be installed underground to the extent possible.

(Ord. No. 863, § 3(D), 10-3-24)