§ 22.364 — Los Angeles County Zoning Code

22.364.010 - Purpose. ¶

The Metro Planning Area Standards District (PASD) is established to implement specific development standards for the unincorporated communities of the Metro Planning Area: East Los Angeles, East Rancho Dominguez, Florence-Firestone, Walnut Park, West Athens-Westmont, West Rancho Dominguez-Victoria, and Willowbrook. The PASD is necessary to ensure the goals and policies of the adopted Metro Area Plan (Area Plan) and the community-specific regulations for each community are accomplished in a manner which protects the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.

(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

22.364.020 - Definitions.

Reserved.

(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

22.364.030 - Planning Area Standards District Map.

The boundaries of this PASD are shown on Figure 22.364-A: Metro PASD Boundary, below.

FIGURE 22.364-A: METRO PASD BOUNDARY

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(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

22.364.040 - Applicability. ¶

A.

General. Except as specified otherwise, this Chapter, in conjunction with Section 22.300.020 (Application of Planning Area Standards Districts and Community Standards Districts to Property), shall apply to any application for development, expansion, or change of use on lots within the boundaries of the Metro PASD, pursuant to Section 22.246.020 (Applicability of Zone Changes and Ordinance Amendments).

B.

Exception. Notwithstanding Section 22.172.020.H (Maintenance of Buildings or Structures Nonconforming Due to Use), a building or structure nonconforming due to use, or a building or structure nonconforming due to standards which is subject to termination by operation of law as specified in Section 22.172.050.B

(Termination by Operation of Law), shall not be made to conform to the requirements for new buildings or structures, as specified by this Chapter, if alterations to the building or structure are proposed due to seismic retrofitting, as required by Chapters 95 and 96 of Title 26 (Building Code) of the County Code.

(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

22.364.050 - Application and Review Procedures. ¶

Notification. All permits requiring notification by mail shall be consistent with Section 22.222.160 (Notification Radius).

(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

22.364.060 - PASD Area-Wide Development Standards.

Graffiti.

1.

General Requirements. All structures, walls, and fences that are publicly visible shall be maintained free of graffiti. Any property owner, lessee, or other person responsible for the maintenance of a property shall remove graffiti within 72 hours of receiving written notice from a Zoning Enforcement officer that graffiti exists in the property. Paint used to cover graffiti shall match, as nearly as possible, the underlying color of the structure or of the surrounding surfaces.

2.

Other Requirements. Where other sections of the County Code require shorter timeframes for graffiti removal, those requirements shall control.

B.

Service Areas and Mechanical Equipment. Service areas and mechanical equipment for all uses in all zones shall be visually unobtrusive and integrated with the design of the site and building and shall meet the following development standards:

1.

Service entrances, utility boxes, waste disposal areas, and similar uses shall be located adjacent to alleys where the subject lot is abutting one and away from the streets to the greatest extent feasible;

2.

Utility access and services, such as back-flow preventers, transformer boxes, gas electric meters, and other utilities, shall be located adjacent to alleys where the subject lot abuts one, subject to the requirements and approval of the associated utility company;

Rooftop equipment shall be screened by a parapet or other architectural features that integrate with the design of the building;

4.

Air intake and exhaust systems or other mechanical equipment that generate noise, smoke, or odors shall not be located on or within 10 feet from the frontage of buildings; and

5.

Service entrances which are visible from a street or open space shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the building it serves.

C.

Building Height Limit - Exceptions. In addition to Section 22.110.060.C (Exceptions from Height Limit), elevator shafts and stairwells shall be excluded from the maximum permitted height limits stated by this Title 22.

D.

Site Maintenance. Except as specified otherwise in this Title 22, all exterior areas of the premises, adjoining sidewalks, incidental walkways, and rear alleys, shall remain free of garbage, trash, debris, or junk and salvage.

E.

Landscaped Buffer and Screening. Where a new non-residential primary use or an expansion in floor area of an existing non-residential primary use abuts a residence or residentially-zoned lot, the following shall be required:

1.

A landscaped buffer strip at least five feet wide;

2.

One 15-gallon tree for every 50 square feet of the landscaped buffer strip, which shall be equally spaced within said buffer strip; and

3.

A solid masonry wall not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height shall be provided along the common lot line, provided that Section 22.110.180 (Sight Distance) is satisfied.

F.

Standards for Specific Uses.

1.

All Residential Uses.

a.

Landscaping.

i.

The required front yard, excluding driveways and walkways to residence entrances, shall be landscaped subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 22.126 (Tree Planting Requirements) and shall be maintained with drought tolerant or low water use, native, or non-invasive plants, grasses, shrubbery, or trees and include an on-site irrigation system, such as a drip system.

ii.

All required landscaping shall comply with Chapter 12.84 (Low-Impact Development) of Title 12 of the County Code. Other hardscaping shall not be counted toward the required landscaping.

b.

Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be subject to Section 22.110.070 (Fences and Walls), except that fences and walls within a required front yard shall not exceed three and one-half feet in height where located 10 feet or less from the highway line, nor exceed six feet in height where located more than 10 feet from said highway line.

2.

Schools, Grades K-12.

a.

Applicability. This Subsection F.2 applies to schools, grades K-12, accredited by the State of California, excluding trade or commercial schools, in all zones where conditionally permitted.

b.

Traffic Impact and Improvement.

i.

Applications for schools, grades K-12 shall be referred to Public Works for review. In addition to the requirements of Section 22.116.030.B (Improvements), applications may be required to include, at the discretion of the Director of Public Works, a traffic impact analysis in accordance with current County guidelines.

ii.

Where the Director of Public Works finds that, based on the traffic impact analysis, the existing infrastructure is inadequate to serve a project, the Director may require the applicant to construct, install, or provide additional funds to construct or install the necessary infrastructure to protect public health, safety,

and welfare. Furthermore, the Director, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, may require the applicant demonstrate on a site plan that adequate sightlines are maintained from the vehicular access points of the project site to the public right-of-way and the proposed layout of the site does not impede vehicular movement in the public right-of-way.

c.

Student Loading and Unloading. Student loading and unloading shall be restricted to designated areas to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

d.

Signage. A sign prohibiting student loading and unloading outside of designated areas shall be placed onsite along the property line adjacent to any school frontages along a major highway or secondary highway. Signage shall be displayed on-site designating the student loading and unloading areas, as well as any parking designated for student loading and unloading.

e.

Parking. Except as specified otherwise by State law, one parking space per staff member shall be provided in addition to the on-site parking spaces required by Section 22.112.070 (Required Parking Spaces).

(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

22.364.070 - PASD Zone Specific Development Standards.

A.

All Residential Zones.

1.

Development Standards. The following development standards shall apply to lots in all residential zones in the Metro PASD:

a.

Lighting. Lighting used on-site shall not impact surrounding or neighboring properties, with the exception of sidewalks or pedestrian accessible walkways within a right-of-way. The type and location of site and building lighting shall preclude direct glare into adjoining property, or skyward.

b.

Mechanical Equipment.

i.

Ground-mounted air conditioners are not permitted in any portion of the front yard setback or between the front of the structure and the public right-of-way.

ii.

Mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from view with walls or landscaping.

c.

Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage is prohibited.

d.

Clotheslines. Clotheslines or clothesline structures used for drying or airing clothing items shall be located at the rear of the property and not visible from an adjoining street when viewed at ground level.

2.

Standards for Specific Uses.

a.

Accessory Commercial Units.

i.

Applicability. This Subsection A.2.a applies to accessory commercial units (ACU) in all zones where permitted.

ii.

Permitted Uses. An ACU shall only include one of the following commercial uses listed in Table 22.364.070A, below.

TABLE 22.364.070-A: PERMITTED USES IN ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL UNITS
Bakery shops, including baking only when accessory to retail sales from the premises	Medical physician ofce, as a secondary ofce not used for the general practice of medicine, but may be used for consultation and emergency treatment as an adjunct to a principal ofce located elsewhere
Beautician or barber services, excluding permanent cosmetics parlor	Neighborhood-serving grocery, corner store, or meat market, excluding slaughtering and alcohol beverages sales
Confectioneries and candy stores, including making only when accessory to retail sales from the premises	Neighborhood-serving retail stores,1with sales limited to new goods only
Delicatessens	Party supply store, including incidental rental of party equipment
Dentist, as a secondary ofce not used for the general practice of dentistry but may be used for consultation and emergency treatment as an adjunct to a principal ofce located elsewhere	Restaurants and other eating establishments, including food take-out, and excluding outdoor dining and alcohol beverages sales
Ice cream shops
Note: 1. Excluding the following: alcoholic beverage sales, art galleries, art supply stores, feed and grain sales, furniture stores, furrier shops, glass and mirror sales, gun dealer, household appliance stores, hardware stores, hobby supply stores, ice sales, lapidary shops, ofce machines and equipment sales, paint and wallpaper stores, pet stores, sporting goods stores, and tobacco shops.

Note:

Excluding the following: alcoholic beverage sales, art galleries, art supply stores, feed and grain sales, furniture stores, furrier shops, glass and mirror sales, gun dealer, household appliance stores, hardware stores, hobby supply stores, ice sales, lapidary shops, office machines and equipment sales, paint and wallpaper stores, pet stores, sporting goods stores, and tobacco shops.

iii.

Development Standards.

(1)

Required Yards.

(a)

Where an existing legally built structure, or portion thereof, is converted to an ACU, the depth of a yard between an existing/legally built structure and the existing lot line shall be deemed the required yard depth.

(b)

Any new ACU, or expanded portion of an existing, legally built structure that is part of a proposed ACU, shall comply with all applicable setback requirements in this Title 22, with the following exceptions:

(i)

Front Yard: 10 feet, if a greater setback is otherwise required by other provisions in this Title 22; and

(ii)

Reversed Corner Side Yard: seven and one-half feet if a greater setback is otherwise required by other provisions in this Title 22.

(2)

Orientation. An ACU shall front upon and be oriented to a street.

(3)

Pedestrian Access. An ACU shall have at least one pedestrian accessible entrance fronting and directly accessible to pedestrians on the street.

(4)

Separate Entrance. An ACU shall have a separate entrance from the main entrances to the residential buildings.

(5)

Floor Area. An ACU shall be limited to 1,000 square feet or 40 percent of the gross floor area of the residential buildings, whichever is less.

(6)

Height. An ACU shall be limited to one story in height.

(7)

Ground Floor. An ACU shall be located on the ground floor only.

(8)

Maximum Number of ACU. A maximum of one ACU is permitted per lot.

(9)

Outdoor Lighting. Lighting provided for the ACU shall be full cutoff. Lighting used on-site shall not impact surrounding or neighboring properties. The type and location of site and building lighting shall preclude direct glare onto adjoining property, streets, or skyward. All lighting fixtures must be fully shielded to confine light spread on-site as much as possible.

(10)

Parking. No parking shall be required for an ACU.

(11)

Signage.

(a)

One wall or projecting business sign, not to exceed six square feet in sign area, shall be permitted, provided no illumination is used.

(b)

Roof and freestanding business signs are prohibited.

(c)

Temporary signs or banners shall not be displayed on the exterior walls, windows, fascia of the building, or on any fence or wall.

(d)

The placement of portable signs on the lot or in the public right-of-way is prohibited.

iv.

Performance Standards.

(1)

Hours of Operation. Hours of operations shall be limited to 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily. Loading, unloading, and all maintenance activities shall be conducted within the hours of operation.

(2)

Designated Trash Collection Enclosures. Garbage and trash shall be stored in designated trash collection containers and enclosures which are not visible from the street.

(3)

Music. No outdoor music shall be permitted at any time.

(4)

Outdoor Activity. No outdoor activity shall be permitted.

b.

Existing Nonconforming Neighborhood-Serving Commercial Uses in Residential Zones.

i.

Notwithstanding Section 22.172.060 (Review of Amortization Schedule or Substitution of Use), an existing neighborhood-serving commercial use in a residential zone may request extension of the time within which said use must be discontinued, and continue operation, subject to a Ministerial Site Plan Review (Chapter 22.186), if the use meets all of the following:

(1)

The existing commercial use is one of the uses listed in Table 22.364.070-A, above;

(2)

The building in which the existing commercial use is located was legally built;

(3)

None of the following is proposed:

(a)

Extension, expansion, or enlargement of the area of the lot or the area within the building devoted to the existing commercial use;

(b)

Enlargement of or addition to the building devoted to the existing commercial use; or

(c)

Addition of land, buildings, or structures used in conjunction with the existing commercial use;

(4)

Except as exempted by State law, existing on-site parking, if any, shall continue to be maintained;

(5)

Existing wall or projecting business signs legally erected for the existing commercial use may be maintained, repaired, or replaced, provided the existing number, sign areas, and locations of such signs shall remain unchanged;

(6)

Roof and freestanding business signs are prohibited;

(7)

Temporary signs or banners shall not be displayed on the exterior walls, windows, fascia of the building, or on any fence or wall;

(8)

The placement of portable signs on the lot or in the public right-of-way is prohibited; and

(9)

The existing commercial use shall be subject to Subsection A.2.a.iv (Performance Standards), above.

ii.

Termination by Discontinuance. The right to operate the existing nonconforming neighborhood-serving commercial use, pursuant to this Subsection A.2.b, shall be terminated, subject to the same regulations set forth in Section 22.172.050.A (Termination by Discontinuance).

B.

All Commercial Zones.

1.

Development Standards. The following development standards shall apply to lots in all commercial zones in the Metro PASD:

a.

i.

Loading spaces shall be located away from residential zones and primary pedestrian ingress and egress areas to the greatest extent possible.

ii.

Wherever feasible, loading areas shall be located at the rear of the building.

b.

Parking and Loading for Existing Structures. Except as specified otherwise by State law, the following requirements shall apply to existing structures:

i.

If a new commercial use is one of the uses listed in Table 22.364.070-A, above, and is proposed in an existing building legally constructed prior to September 22, 1970, existing on-site parking, if any, shall be deemed in compliance with this Title 22 for said use;

ii.

For other uses not subject to Subsection B.1.b.i, above, so long as the gross floor area of the existing legally built building is not increased, no additional parking or loading spaces shall be required for intensification of use on the ground floor of said existing building, unless accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities are required by Section 22.112.090 (Accessible Parking for Persons with Disabilities); and

iii.

In the event the gross floor area of the existing legally built building is increased, additional parking spaces and landscaping shall be developed for the increased gross floor area, as required by Chapter 22.112 (Parking).

c.

Mechanical Equipment.

i.

Individual air conditioning units for a structure shall be located to avoid interference with architectural detail and the overall building design.

ii.

If air conditioning units must be located in the storefront, window units shall be neutral in appearance and shall not project outward from the façade. If possible, air-conditioning units shall be screened or enclosed by using an awning or landscaping.

iii.

Mechanical equipment located on roofs shall be screened by parapet walls or other materials so that the equipment will not be visible by pedestrians at street level or by adjacent residential property.

d.

Security.

Chain link, barbed, and concertina wire fences are prohibited. In place of such fencing, tubular steel or wrought iron fences are permitted.

ii.

All security bars and grilles, including folding accordion grilles, shall be installed on the inside of a building.

iii.

Roll-up shutters should be open, decorative grilles and concealed within the architectural elements of the building. Solid shutters are prohibited.

e.

Lighting. Lighting used on-site shall not impact surrounding or neighboring properties.

i.

Outdoor Lighting. All exterior light fixtures shall be energy efficient, produce warm-white light, avoid light pollution, and spill-over to neighboring properties, and, except for architectural or landscape lighting, be pedestrian scaled, fully shielded, and directed toward the ground.

(1)

The type and location of site and building lighting shall preclude direct glare onto adjoining property, streets, or skyward.

(2)

All exterior lighting fixtures shall be fully shielded to confine light spread on-site as much as possible.

ii.

Blinking, flashing, or oscillating lights of any type visible on the exterior are prohibited.

f.

Signage. All new business signs shall be subject to all applicable regulations in Section 22.144 (Signs), except as modified by this Subsection B.1.f.

i.

Development Standards.

(1)

Monument Signs. Monument signs shall comply with the standards in Table 22.364.070-B, below.

TABLE 22.364.070-B: MONUMENT SIGN STANDARDS

Total Sign Area Max. 60 sq. ft

Max. 6 linear ft, measured from base of sign, structure, or grade of sidewalk or pedestrian walkway, whichever is lowest Max. 1 ft

Height Depth/Thickness

(2)

Awning Signs. Awning signs shall be permitted on the ground floor of any nonresidential use, provided such signs have no internal illumination and comply with the standards in Table 22.364.070-C, below.

TABLE 22.364.070-C: AWNING SIGN STANDARDS
Sloping (non-vertical portion of the awning sign that is projected outward from the building)
Sign Area	Max. 30 percent of awning coverage
Letter Height1	Max. 18 in.
Awning Valence or Vertical Component
Sign Height	Max. 12 in.
Letter Height1	Max. 12 in.
Note: 1. Excluding any logo.

(3)

Projecting Signs. Projecting signs shall be permitted on the ground floor or over a pedestrian walkway, provided such signs comply with the standards in Table 22.364.070-D, below.

TABLE 22.364.070-D: PROJECTING SIGN STANDARDS

TABLE 22.364.070-D: PROJECTING SIGN STANDARDS
Clearance	Min. 8 ft in height from the edge of any sidewalk or pedestrian walkway
Sign Height	Max. 5 ft
Location	Not extending beyond the roof line or cornice of a building or the building wall
Projection	Max. 5 ft from the edge of the building
Spacing	Min. 15 ft from any other projecting sign on the same lot

(4)

Wall Signs. Wall signs shall comply with the standards in Table 22.364.070-E, below.

TABLE 22.364.070-E: WALL SIGN STANDARDS

Letter Height1	Max. 2 ft
Location	Not extending beyond the roof line or cornice of a building or the building wall
Note: 1. Excluding any logo.

ii.

Prohibited Signage or Sign Elements.

(1)

Roof signs.

(2)

Digital, electronic, or signs including any internal or external illumination capable of changing the message or copy on the sign.

(3)

Freestanding signs, not including monument signs subject to the standards in Table 22.364.070-B, above.

(4)

Outdoor advertising signs (billboards).

(5)

Signs using any continuous or sequential flashing operation, including electronic reader boards and signage that includes crawling displays or flashing illuminations.

(6)

Signs using video components.

iii.

Sign Program. A sign program is intended to integrate the design of multiple signs proposed for a development project and provide a means for applying common sign regulations for multi-tenant projects.

(1)

Applicability. A sign program shall be established whenever any of the following circumstances exist:

(a)

The property owner or applicant requests a master sign program; and/or

(b)

Any new multi-tenant development project that includes four or more businesses on the same lot or in the same structure.

(2)

Requirements. The sign program shall establish standards for sign location, style, size, color, font, materials, and any other applicable sign feature, so that all new business signs in the commercial center will be compatible with each other.

iv.

Maintenance. The display surface of all signs permitted, pursuant to this Subsection B.1.f, shall be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from rust or corrosion. Any cracks, broken surfaces, malfunctioning lights, missing parts, or other unmaintained or damaged portion of such signs shall be repaired, replaced, or removed within 30 days of notification from the Department that a state of disrepair exists.

v.

Additional Findings for Modifications. Deviation from the sign area standards or required dimensions specified in Subsection B.1.f.i, above, may be permitted with a Minor Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 22.160) application, subject to the following additional findings:

(a)

The requested modification does not result in additional glare, light trespass, or nuisance to neighboring properties or surrounding uses; and

(b)

With the exception of the requested modification, the proposed sign complies with all other applicable standards in this Title 22.

g.

Vehicular Access. The following shall apply to new construction of any principal building on a lot with no other principal buildings:

i.

Where the lot is adjacent to an alley, parking shall be accessed through the alley, unless alley access is determined to be inadequate due to alley width, limited sight distance, or otherwise as determined by the Director in consultation with Public Works and the Fire Department; and

ii.

For corner lots without alley access, parking shall be accessed from the corner or reverse corner side of the property.

Standards for Specific Uses—Mixed Use Developments. Mixed use developments in commercial zones shall be subject to all applicable regulations in Section 22.140.350 (Mixed Use Developments in Commercial Zones), except as modified by this Subsection B.2.

a.

Maximum Height. The maximum height of a mixed use development shall be 65 feet.

b.

Step Back. The portion of any building in a mixed use development sharing a common side or rear lot line with a residentially zoned lot shall have a step back from the common side or rear lot line so that the height of the building in the mixed use development is no greater than 45 feet at the edge of the building wall facing that common lot line, and shall be recessed back one foot for every one-foot increase in building height, up to a maximum height of 65 feet.

(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

22.364.080 - East Los Angeles Community Standards District.

A.

CSD Boundaries. The boundaries of this CSD, including those of the CSD Sub-Areas, are shown in Figure 22.364-B: East Los Angeles CSD Boundary, below.

FIGURE 22.364-B: EAST LOS ANGELES CSD BOUNDARY

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CSD Area-Wide Development Standards.

1.

Prohibited Outdoor Structures for Commercial Buildings. The following outdoor structures on the site of a commercial building are prohibited when these structures are clearly visible from the street.

a.

Donation boxes or bins, such as those for, but not limited to, the collection of clothing or items for donation or recycling.

b.

Structures or machines internally illuminated or have moving parts, flashing lights, or make noise, such as photo booths, fortune-telling machines, penny-crunching machines, video games, or the like.

c.

Inanimate figures, such as statues or sculptures of animals or mannequins, cartoon figures, or human figures.

2.

Nonconforming Residential Dwelling Units.

a.

The termination period or periods set forth in Section 22.172.050 (Termination Conditions and Time Limits) that would otherwise apply to residential dwelling units shall not apply to any nonconforming residential dwelling units in the East Los Angeles CSD.

b.

Any single-, two-, or multi-family residential building or structure nonconforming due to use which is damaged or destroyed may be restored to the condition in which it was immediately prior to the occurrence of such damage or destruction, provided the cost of reconstruction does not exceed 100 percent of the total market value of the building or structure, as determined by the methods set forth in Section 22.172.020.G.1.a and b and provided the reconstruction complies with the provisions of Section 22.172.020.G.2.

3.

Multiple Tenant Commercial in Commercial Zones. Six or more tenants may conduct businesses in a building which does not have permanent floor-to-ceiling walls, as defined in Title 26 (Building Code) of the County Code, to separate the business on a commercially zoned lot, subject to a Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 22.158) and the following development standards:

Parking. Except as specified otherwise by State law, parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space per 200 square feet of gross floor area of the building; and

b.

Each leasable space in the building shall consist of at least 500 square feet of gross floor area.

C.

CSD Zone Specific Development Standards.

1.

Zones R-1 and R-2.

Design Requirements.

i.

Wall Finish. At least 50 percent of a structure's walls fronting any street shall incorporate at least two of the following surface materials:

(1)

Brick;

(2)

Natural stone;

(3)

Panel Siding;

(4)

Terra-cotta; and/or

(5)

Stucco or other similar troweled finishes.

ii.

Architectural Elements. Structures shall incorporate at least three of the following elements along the side of any wall fronting a street:

(1)

Arcading;

(2)

Arches;

(3)

Awnings;

(4)

Balconies;

(5)

Bay windows;

(6)

Colonnades;

(7)

Courtyards;

(8)

Decorative exterior stairs;

(9)

Decorative iron fences;

(10)

Plazas; and/or

(11)

Porches, covered and open on at least three sides.

iii.

Building Access. For residential structures, the main pedestrian entrance of at least one dwelling unit shall face the street.

All Commercial Zones and Zone MXD.

Required Building Frontages.

i.

The frontage of each building shall consist of at least one of the frontage types listed in this Subsection C.2.a.i.

(1)

Terrace. The main façade is at or near the frontage line with an elevated terrace providing public circulation along the façade. This frontage type can be used to provide at-grade access while accommodating a grade change. Frequent steps up to the terrace are necessary to avoid dead walls and maximize access. Table 22.364.080-A, below, shows the allowable configuration of a terrace frontage.

TABLE 22.364.080-A: TERRACE FRONTAGE1
Depth	Min. 7 ft
Finish Level Above Sidewalk	Min. 3 ft
Perimeter Wall Height2	Max. 4 ft
Street Frontage Distance Between Stairs	Min. 50 ft
Length of Terrace	Max. 150 ft

Notes:

Standards shall be used in conjunction with those of the Shop Front type frontage. In case of conflict between the two, the Terrace Frontage standards shall prevail.
Low walls as seating are encouraged.

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(2)

Forecourt. The main façade of the building is at or near the frontage line and a small percentage of the frontage is set back, creating a small court space. This space can be used as an entry court or shared garden space for apartment buildings, or as an additional shopping or restaurant seating area within retail and service areas. Table 22.364.080-B, below, shows the allowable configuration of a forecourt frontage.

TABLE 22.364.080-B: FORECOURT FRONTAGE
Width, Clear	Min. 10 ft Max. 60 ft

Depth, Clear	Min. 20 ft Max. 60 ft
Depth of Recessed Entries	Max. 10 ft
Ground Floor Transparency	Min. 65%

(3)

Shopfront. The main façade of the building is at or near the frontage line with an at-grade entrance along the public right-of-way. This type is intended for retail use on the ground floor. This frontage has substantial glazing at the sidewalk level and may include an awning. It may be used in conjunction with other frontage types. Table 22.364.080-C, below, shows the allowable configuration of a forecourt frontage.

TABLE 22.364.080-C: SHOPFRONT FRONTAGE

TABLE 22.364.080-C: SHOPFRONT FRONTAGE
Height	Min. 11 ft
Depth of Recessed Entries	Max. 10 ft
Ground Floor Transparency	Min. 65%

ii.

All design features including, but not limited to, canopies, awnings, overhanging roofs, ornamental light fixtures, columns, or other architectural elements encroaching within the public right-of-way must meet the applicable requirements of Title 16 (Highways) and Title 26 (Building Code) of the County Code. If an

encroachment permit is not granted for a specific design feature requested, the requirement to include that design feature as part of the project shall not apply, unless the Director, in their sole discretion, requires the applicant to redesign the project so that the design feature can be installed entirely outside of the public right-of-way.

b.

Façade Height Articulation Requirements. Each building or portions of a building, with more than one story, shall have, at a minimum, a distinctive building base, building middle, and building top (eave, cornice, and/or parapet line) which complement and balance one another.

c.

Main Building Entrance.

i.

General. Main building entrances shall be easily identifiable and distinguishable from first floor storefronts. For purposes of this Subsection C.2.c., a main building entrance is the widest entrance to a building and the one that most pedestrians are expected to use.

(1)

In multi-tenant buildings, main entrances open directly into the building's lobby or principal interior ground level circulation space. Where a multi-tenant building does not have a lobby or ground level interior circulation space, there shall be no main entrance for purposes of this Subsection C.2.c.

(2)

In single-tenant buildings, main entrances typically open directly into lobby, reception, or sales areas.

ii.

Main building entrances shall be at least one of the following:

(1)

Marked by a taller mass above the entrance, such as a tower, or within a volume that protrudes from the rest of the building surface;

(2)

Located in the center of the façade, as part of a symmetrical overall composition;

(3)

Accented by architectural elements, such as columns, overhanging roofs, awnings, and ornamental light fixtures; or

(4)

Marked or accented by a change in the roofline or change in the roof type.

iii.

Corner buildings shall provide prominent corner main building entrances for shops and other activitygenerating uses.

d.

Roof Requirements.

i.

A horizontal articulation shall be applied at the top of a building by projecting cornices, parapets, lintels, caps, or other architectural expression to cap the buildings, to differentiate the roofline from the building, and to add visual interest to the building.

ii.

Flat roofs are acceptable, if a cornice and/or parapet wall is provided.

iii.

Parapet walls shall have cornice detailing or a distinct shape or profile, such as a gable, arc, or raised center.

iv.

Metal seam roofing, if used, shall be anodized, fluorocoated, or painted. Copper and lead roofs shall be natural or oxidized.

e.

Wall Surface Material Requirements. Building walls shall be constructed of durable materials, such as brick, natural stone, terra-cotta, decorative concrete, metal, glass, or other similar materials.

i.

Standards for using decorative concrete block, stucco, or other similar troweled finished in nonresidential, mixed use, and multi-family residential buildings shall be as follows:

(1)

Decorative Concrete Block. Decorative concrete blocks shall be limited to a maximum of 50 percent of the street façade. When decorative concrete blocks are used for the street façade, the building shall incorporate a combination of textures and/or colors to add visual interest. For example, combining split or rock-façade units with smooth stone can create distinctive patterns. Cinder block (concrete masonry unit) shall be prohibited as an exterior finish.

(2)

Stucco or other similar troweled finishes shall:

(a)

Be smooth to prevent the collection of dirt and surface pollutants;

(b)

Be trimmed or combined with wood, masonry, or other durable material and be limited to a maximum of 50 percent of the street façade; and

(c)

Not extend below two feet above grade of the street façade.

(3)

Concrete, masonry, natural stone, or other durable material shall be used for wall surfaces within two feet above grade of the street façade.

ii.

Changes in materials shall be used to articulate building elements, such as base, body, parapets caps, bays, arcades, and structural elements. Not all building elements shall require a change in material. Change in materials shall be integral with building façade and structure.

iii.

If clearly visible from streets, side and rear building façades shall have a level of trim and finish compatible with the front façade.

iv.

Blank wall areas without windows or doors are only allowed on internal-block, side-property line walls. Any blank exterior wall shall also be treated with a graffiti-resistant coating.

v.

Building walls shall have contrasting trim colors. For example, dark colors and saturated hues for accent and ornamental colors may be used with neutral or light walls; white or light window and door trim may be used on a medium or dark building wall; and medium or dark window and door trim may be used on a white or light building wall. Other contrasting wall and trim combinations may also be used.

f.

Wall Openings.

i.

For shopfront frontages, upper stories shall have a window to wall area proportion that is less than that of ground floor shop fronts. Glass curtain walls or portions of glass curtain walls are exempt from this

standard.

ii.

Window Inset. Glass shall be recessed or projected at least three inches from the exterior wall surface to add relief to the wall surface. Glass curtain walls or portions of glass curtain walls are exempt from this standard.

iii.

Glazing. Reflective glazing shall not be used on windows.

iv.

Clear or lightly tinted glass for windows shall be used at and near the street level to allow maximum visual interaction between sidewalk areas and the interior of buildings. Mirrored, highly reflective glass or densely tinted glass shall not be used, except as an architectural or decorative accent totaling a maximum of 20 percent of the building façade.

v.

Percentage of Openings.

(1)

Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings. At least 65 percent of the total width of the building's ground floor parallel to and facing the street shall be devoted to entrances, shop windows, or other displays which are of interest to pedestrians.

(2)

Residential Buildings. At least 30 percent of the total width of the building's ground floor parallel to and facing the street shall be devoted to entrances and windows.

g.

Awnings and Canopies.

i.

Awnings and canopies shall be mounted to highlight architectural features, such as molding above the storefront.

ii.

Awnings and canopies shall match the shape or width of the window, door, or other opening.

iii.

Awnings and canopies may be constructed of metal, wood, or fabric.

iv.

Incorporating lighting into an awning or canopy shall be allowed, except that an internally illuminated awning that glows is prohibited.

v.

Awnings shall be operable and open ended, and subject to the following:

(1)

Depth: Minimum four feet; and

(2)

Clearance: Minimum eight feet in height from the base of the awning.

vi.

Awnings shall be the same color and style for each opening on a single storefront or business.

vii.

Awnings in disrepair shall be repaired or removed within 30 days after receipt of notification by the Director that a state of disrepair exists.

h.

Maximum Building Height in Zones C-3, C-M and MXD. A building or structure shall not exceed the following height limit above grade:

Zones C-3 and C-M: 40 feet; and

ii.

Zone MXD: 45 feet.

3.

All Industrial Zones.

a.

All newly created industrially zoned lots shall contain a net area of at least 7,500 square feet.

b.

Subsection C.2, above, shall apply to all new retail/commercial uses on industrially zoned lots.

Sub-Area Development Standards.

1.

Special Setback Sub-Area. Lots within the boundaries of a Special Setback Sub-Area shall be subject to the required front yard setback as shown in Figures 22.364-C through 22.364-I, below.

FIGURE 22.364-C: CSD SPECIAL SETBACK SUB-AREA - CITY TERRACE

(1 of 2)

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FIGURE 22.364-D: CSD SPECIAL SETBACK SUB-AREA - CITY TERRACE (2 of 2)

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FIGURE 22.364-E: CSD SPECIAL SETBACK SUB-AREA - FIRST UNIT EASTSIDE (1 of 3)

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FIGURE 22.364-F: CSD SPECIAL SETBACK SUB-AREA - FIRST UNIT EASTSIDE (2 of 3)

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FIGURE 22.364-G: CSD SPECIAL SETBACK SUB-AREA - FIRST UNIT EASTSIDE (3 of 3)

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FIGURE 22.364-H: CSD SPECIAL SETBACK SUB-AREA - SECOND UNIT EASTSIDE (1 of 2)

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FIGURE 22.364-I: CSD SPECIAL SETBACK SUB-AREA - SECOND UNIT EASTSIDE (2 of 2)

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Whittier Boulevard Sub-Area. Lots within the boundary of the Whittier Boulevard Sub-Area, as shown in Figure 22.364-B: East Los Angeles CSD Boundary, above, shall be subject to this Subsection D.2.

Uses. Lots in Zone C-3 may be used for any use listed as a permitted use in Section 22.20.030 (Land Use Regulations for Zones C-H, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-M, C-MJ, and C-R) for Zone C-3, with the following exceptions:

i.

Uses Subject to Permits. Uses listed in Table 22.364.080-D, below, shall require a Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 22.158) application, provided such uses are established in commercial-only development projects; and

TABLE 22.364.080-D: USES SUBJECT TO CUP IN ZONE C-3 IN WHITTIER BOULEVARD SUB-AREA1
Sales
Auction houses	Ice sales
Feed and grain sales	Pawn shops, provided a 1,000-foot separation exists between such establishments
Services
Air pollution sampling stations	Laboratories, research and testing
Churches, temples, and other places used exclusively for religious worship	Mortuaries
Dog training schools	Motion picture studios
Drive-through establishments, drive-through facilities, and drive-through services	Parcel delivery terminals
Electric distribution substations including microwave facilities	Radio and television broadcasting studios
Furniture transfer and storage	Recording studios
Gas metering and control stations, public utility	Tool rentals, including rototillers, power mowers, sanders and saws, cement mixers and other equipment
Note: 1. In commercial-only development projects.

ii.

Prohibited Uses. Uses listed in Table 22.364.080-E, below, shall be prohibited.

TABLE 22.364.080-E: PROHIBITED USES IN ZONE C-3 IN WHITTIER BOULEVARD SUB-AREA
Sales
Automobile sales, sale of new and used motor vehicles	Recreational vehicle sales
Boat and other marine sales	Trailer sales, box and utility
Mobilehome sales
Services

Automobile battery service	Automobile repair garages
Automobile brake and repair shops	Boat rentals
Automobile mufer shops	Car washes, automatic, coin-operated, and hand wash
Automobile radiator shops	Trailer rentals, box and utility
Automobile rental and leasing agencies	Truck rentals

b.

Development Standards. Lots in the Whittier Boulevard Sub-Area shall be subject to the following development standards:

i.

Parking Areas. All parking areas shall be located to the rear of the buildings and out of view of Whittier Boulevard.

ii.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided with the objective of creating an inviting and interesting pedestrian environment along the Whittier Boulevard area and rear alleys. At least five percent of the net lot area shall be landscaped in accordance with the following:

(1)

Landscaping shall consist of drought tolerant or low water use native or non-invasive plants, grasses, shrubbery, and trees;

(2)

Landscaping shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and healthful condition, including proper watering, pruning, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, and replacement of plants, as necessary;

(3)

A landscaped planter or planter box with a minimum depth of one foot shall be located along the building frontage; and

(4)

Existing blank walls at the pedestrian level shall either be constructed with a planter at the base or at the top or be landscaped with climbing vines or other similar plant material that can be trained on the wall and can be easily pruned and maintained.

iii.

Trash Enclosure. Trash bins shall be required for commercial operations and shall be enclosed by a six-foot high decorative wall and solid doors. The location of the trash bin and enclosure shall be as distant as

possible from adjacent residences and out of view of Whittier Boulevard.

iv.

Outside Display on Private Property. Outside display or sale of goods, equipment, merchandise, or exhibits shall be permitted on private property not to exceed 50 percent of the total frontage area, provided such display or sale does not interfere with the movement of pedestrians or occupy required parking or landscaping. The type of goods on display shall be items sold strictly by the primary business located on the subject property. The outside display or sale of goods, equipment, merchandise, or exhibits shall be subject to a Ministerial Site Plan Review (Chapter 22.186) application.

v.

Pedestrian Character.

(1)

To enhance the pedestrian experience and encourage the continuity of retail sales and services, at least 50 percent of the total width of a commercial or vertical mixed use building's ground floor parallel to and facing the street shall be devoted to entrances, show windows, or other displays which are of interest to pedestrians.

(2)

Clear or lightly tinted glass shall be used at and near the street level to allow maximum visual interaction between sidewalk areas and the interior of buildings. Mirrored, highly reflective glass, or densely tinted glass shall not be used except as an architectural or decorative accent totaling a maximum 20 percent of the building façade.

(3)

A minimum of 30 percent of the building frontage above the first story shall be differentiated by recessed windows, balconies, offset planes, or other architectural details which provide dimensional relief. Long, unbroken building façades are to be avoided.

(4)

Roof Design. New buildings or additions having 100 feet or more of frontage shall incorporate varying roof designs and types.

3.

Union Pacific Sub-Area. Lots within the boundary of the Union Pacific Sub-Area, as shown in Figure 22.364-B: East Los Angeles CSD Boundary, above, shall be subject to this Subsection D.3.

a.

Uses.

Zone C-M. In addition to the uses specified in Section 22.20.030 (Land Use Regulations for Zones C-H, C- 1, C-2, C-3, C-M, C-MJ, and C-R), as subject to a Conditional Use Permit for Zone C-M, uses listed in Table 22.364.080-F, below, shall require a Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 22.158) application in Zone C- M.

TABLE 22.364.080-F: USES SUBJECT TO CUP IN ZONE C-M IN UNION PACIFIC SUB-AREA
Sales
Feed and grain sales	Nurseries, including the growing of nursery stock
Services
Boat rentals	Laundry plants, wholesale
Car washes, automatic, coin-operated, and hand wash	Parcel delivery terminals
Frozen food lockers	Stations, bus, railroad, and taxi
Furniture and household goods, the transfer and storage of	Tool rentals, including rototillers, power mowers, sanders and saws, cement mixers, and other equipment, but excluding heavy machinery or trucks exceeding two tons' capacity, provided all activities are conducted within an enclosed building on Union Pacifc Avenue only
Gas metering and control stations, public utility	Truck rentals
Recreation and Amusement
Amusement rides and devices, including merry-go-rounds, ferris wheels, swings, toboggans, slides, rebound-tumbling, and similar equipment operated at one particular location not longer than seven days in any six-month period	Carnivals, commercial, including pony rides, operated at one particular location not longer than seven days in any six-month period
Athletic felds and stadiums
Assembly and manufacture from previously prepared materials, excluding the use of drop hammers, automatic screw machines, punch presses exceeding fve tons' capacity, and motors exceeding one-horsepower capacity that are used to operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, or metal cutters
Aluminum products	Stone products
Metal plating	Yarn products, excluding dyeing of yarn
Shell products

Aluminum products	Stone products
Metal plating	Yarn products, excluding dyeing of yarn
Shell products

ii.

Zone M-1. Premises in Zone M-1 may be used for any use specified in Section 22.22.030 (Land Use Regulations for Zones M-1, M-1.5, M-2, and M-2.5) for Zone M-1, subject to the same permit types, limitations, and conditions set forth therein, with the following exceptions:

(1)

Permitted Use. Premises in Zone M-1 may also be used for childcare centers, subject to a Ministerial Site Plan Review (Chapter 22.186);

(2)

Uses Subject to Permits. In addition to the uses specified in Section 22.22.030 (Land Use Regulations for Zones M-1, M-1.5, M-2, and M-2.5) as subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Zone M-1, uses listed in Table 22.364.080-G, below, shall require a Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 22.158) application in Zone M-1; and

TABLE 22.364.080-G: USES SUBJECT TO CUP IN ZONE M-1 IN UNION PACIFIC SUB-AREA
Agricultural contractor equipment, sale or rental, or both	Motors, the manufacture of electric motors
Animal experimental research institute	Outdoor skating rinks and outdoor dance pavilions, if such rinks and pavilions are, as a condition of use, not within 500 ft of any Residential Zone, Zone A-1, or any zone of similar restriction in any city or adjacent county
Baseball park	Plaster, the storage of
Billboards, the manufacture of	Riding academies
Bottling plant	Rubber, the processing of raw rubber if the rubber is not melted and, where a banbury mixer is used, the dust resulting therefrom is washed
Carnivals, commercial or otherwise	Rug cleaning plant
Cellophane products, the manufacture of	Shell products; the manufacture of
Circuses and wild animal exhibitions, including the temporary keeping or maintenance of wild animals in conjunction therewith for a period not to exceed 14 days, provided said animals are kept or maintained, pursuant to and in compliance with all regulations of the Department of Animal Care and Control	Shooting gallery
Dairy products depots and manufacture of dairy products	Soft drinks, the manufacture and bottling of
Electrical transformer substations	Stables, private, for the raising and training of racehorses
Ferris wheels	Starch, the mixing and bottling of
Fruit packing plants	Stove polish, the manufacture of
Heating equipment, the manufacture of	Tire yards and retreading facilities
Ink, the manufacture of	Trucks, the parking, storage, rental, and repair of
Iron, ornamental iron works, but not including a foundry	Ventilating ducts, the manufacture of
Laboratories for testing experimental motion picture flm	Wallboard, the manufacture of
Metals: (1) Manufacture of products of precious metals; (2) Manufacture of metal, steel, and brass stamps, including hand and machine engraving; or (3) Metal working shops	Wineries

(3)

Prohibited Uses. Uses listed in Table 22.364.080-H, below, shall be prohibited.

TABLE 22.364.080-H: PROHIBITED USES IN ZONE M-1 IN UNION PACIFIC SUB-AREA
Boat building	Machinery, the repair of farm machinery
Breweries	Marine oil service stations
Bus storage	Moving van storage and operating yards
Canneries	Presses, hydraulic presses for the molding of plastics
Car barns for buses and streetcars	Produce yards, terminals, and wholesale outlets
Casein, the manufacture of casein products	Refrigeration plants
Cesspool pumping, cleaning, and draining	Sand, the washing of sand to be used in sandblasting
Dextrine, the manufacture of	Sodium glutamate, the manufacture of
Engines, the manufacture of internal combustion and steam engines	Valves, the storage and repair of oil well valves
Fox farms	Wharves
Fuel yard	Wood yards, the storage of wood or a lumberyard
Incinerators, the manufacture of	Yarn, the dyeing of yarn
Lubricating oil

b.

Development Standards. Premises in Zones C-M, M-1, and M-2 shall be subject to the following development standards:

i.

Walls, view-obscuring fences, and buildings shall be set back at least one foot from the property line and the development shall provide at least one square foot of landscaping for each linear foot of frontage on the front lot line or on a side lot line fronting a street, in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

Landscaping shall consist of drought tolerant or low water use native or non-invasive plants, grasses, shrubbery, and trees.

(2)

Landscaping shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and healthful condition, including proper watering, pruning, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, and replacement of plants as necessary.

ii.

Walls, view-obscuring fences, and buildings shall be landscaped with climbing vines or other similar plant material that can be trained on the fence, wall, or building and can be easily pruned and maintained to discourage graffiti and vandalism.

(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

22.364.090 - Walnut Park Community Standards District.

A.

CSD Boundaries. The boundaries of this CSD are shown in Figure 22.364-J: Walnut Park CSD Boundary, below.

FIGURE 22.364-J: WALNUT PARK CSD BOUNDARY

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B.

CSD Area-Wide Development Standards - Special Setbacks. Lots within the boundaries of this CSD shall be subject to the required front yard setback, as shown in Figure 22.364-K, below.

FIGURE 22.364-K: WALNUT PARK CSD SPECIAL SETBACKS

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(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

22.364.100 - West Athens-Westmont Community Standards District.

A.

CSD Boundaries. The boundaries of this CSD, including those of the CSD Sub-Area, are shown in Figure 22.364-L: West Athens-Westmont CSD Boundary, below.

FIGURE 22.364-L: WEST ATHENS-WESTMONT CSD BOUNDARY

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B.

CSD Area-Wide Development Standards - Special Setbacks. Residentially zoned lots within the boundaries of this CSD shall be subject to the required setbacks, as shown in Figures 22.364-M and 22.364-N, below.

FIGURE 22.364-M: WEST ATHENS-WESTMONT CSD SPECIAL SETBACKS (1 of 2)

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FIGURE 22.364-N: WEST ATHENS-WESTMONT CSD SPECIAL SETBACKS (2 of 2)

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C.

Century Boulevard Sub-Area Development Standards. Lots within the boundary of the Century Boulevard Sub-Area, as shown in Figure 22.364-L: West Athens-Westmont CSD Boundary, above, shall be subject to this Subsection C.

1.

Residential-only developments shall be subject to the following:

a.

Setback from 99th or 101st Streets: Minimum 10 feet;

b.

Setback from Century Boulevard: Minimum 10 feet; and

c.

Vehicular access to property: via 99th or 101st Street.

2.

Commercial and mixed use developments shall be subject to the following:

a.

Setback from 99th or 101st Streets: Minimum 10 feet; and

b.

Vehicular access to property: via Century Boulevard.

(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

22.364.110 - West Rancho Dominguez-Victoria Community Standards District.

A.

CSD Boundaries. The boundaries of this CSD are shown in Figure 22.364-O: West Rancho DominguezVictoria CSD Boundary, below.

FIGURE 22.364-O: WEST RANCHO DOMINGUES-VICTORIA CSD BOUNDARY

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CSD Area-Wide Development Standards.

1.

Oil Wells. Properties containing oil wells where active extraction is taking place shall be fenced and landscaped, in accordance with the following requirements:

a.

For properties adjoining a residence, a residentially zoned lot or a street, a solid masonry wall or solid fence, in compliance with Section 22.140.430.C.2 (Fences and Walls) or a fence in compliance with Section 11.48.030 (Fencing Specifications) in Title 11 (Health and Safety) of the County Code shall be erected around each oil well. The wall or fence shall not be less than six feet in height and shall be provided with landscaping in accordance with Section 22.140.430.C.4 (Landscaping Requirements). The required landscaping for any fence erected in compliance with Section 11.48.030 shall be planted so as to completely screen the fence within five years from the date of erection of the fence.

b.

All oil well equipment, structures, facilities, and sites shall be maintained in good condition, and accumulations of trash and debris shall be removed regularly.

2.

Commercial Horse Stables.

Commercial horse stables and other commercial uses that use horse stables are permitted in Zone M-1.5 and higher, subject to a Ministerial Site Plan Review (Chapter 22.186) and this Subsection B.2. For purposes of this Subsection B.2, "commercial horse stable" means a facility used for the business of stabling horses and for services related to the maintenance and care of the horses stabled at the facility.

i.

Feed Storage Area. The facility shall have a feed storage area sufficient in size to accommodate the feed necessary for all horses kept at the facility and an unblocked, clear path for access to and from such feed storage area.

ii.

Manure Management Area. The facility shall have a manure management area with manure containers stored in a place or direction sufficiently away from the feed storage area and horse stalls to avoid unhealthful conditions for the horses.

iii.

Tack Storage Area. The facility shall have a tack storage area with sufficient space for the storage and maintenance of riding tack for the horses kept at the facility.

iv.

Water Storage Area. Each horse stall in the facility shall have a water storage area with an adequate delivery method of water of sufficient size for the horse kept in that stall.

v.

Wash Rack Area. The facility shall have a wash rack area sufficient in size to accommodate the number of horses kept at the facility.

vi.

Horse Stall Size and Construction. Each horse stall within the facility shall have a minimum length, height, and width of 12 feet and shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner. The horse stalls shall be constructed of fire-resistant material appropriate for equine containment facilities. No more than one horse shall be permitted to be stabled in any horse stall.

vii.

Horse Stall Access Area. Each horse stall within the facility shall have a minimum access area of 12 feet in width for the ingress and egress, and the access area shall be clear and accessible at all times. If the horse stall access area is covered, the cover shall have a minimum height of 12 feet.

viii.

Horse Recreation Area.

(1)

For any facility that is not adjacent to a publicly designated riding area or equestrian trail, the facility shall have a horse recreation area containing the following:

(a)

A minimum of a 50-foot diameter round pen for a facility that has a maximum of 25 horse stalls and an additional pen of these dimensions for every additional increment of one to 25 horse stalls at the facility; and

(b)

A minimum of a 60-foot by 100-foot riding arena for any facility that has a maximum of 50 horse stalls and an additional riding arena of these dimensions for every additional increment of one to 50 horse stalls at the facility.

(2)

The horse recreation areas shall be for use only by the horses stabled at the facility.

(3)

Temporary uses within the horse recreation area may be permitted with an approved Special Event Permit (Chapter 22.188).

ix.

Fences or Walls. The facility shall have a perimeter fence or wall with a minimum height of six feet and a maximum height of 10 feet. All fences or walls shall be of uniform height, built in a workmanlike manner, and constructed solely of new materials. No chain link fencing shall be permitted for this purpose.

x.

Parking. Except as specified otherwise by State law, the facility shall have a minimum of one vehicle parking space, eight and one-half feet in width by 18 feet in depth, plus one vehicle parking space, nine feet in width by 44 feet in depth, for every increment of one to four horse stalls at the facility.

xi.

Maintenance. The facility shall be neatly maintained and free of junk and salvage, and all structures, including, but not limited to, the horse stalls, horse recreation areas, and fences or walls, shall be maintained in good condition at all times.

C.

CSD Zone Specific Development Standards.

1.

All Commercial Zones. Mixed use developments in commercial zones shall be subject to all applicable regulations in Section 22.140.350 (Mixed Use Developments in Commercial Zones), except that the

maximum height of a mixed use development shall be 45 feet.

2.

Zone C-2. Except as specified otherwise by State law, parking for certain commercial uses in Zone C-2 shall be provided, in accordance with Table 22.364.110-A, below:

TABLE 22.364.110-A: REQUIRED PARKING SPACES IN C-2 IN WEST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ-VICTORIA CSD

TABLE 22.364.110-A: REQUIRED PARKING SPACES IN C-2 IN WEST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ-VICTORIA CSD
Markets, with gross foor area less than 5,000 sq. ft
Banks
Bookstores	1 arkin sace er 400 ft of ross foor area
Delicatessens	pg p p g
Drug Store
Ofce Supply Store
Restaurants with less than 1,000 sq. ft of gross foor area	Minimum 5 parking spaces
Restaurants with gross foor area of 1,000 ft or more	25% reduction of the amount required per Section 22.112.070 (Required Parking Spaces)

3.

Zone MXD. A building or structure shall not exceed 45 feet above grade.

4.

All Industrial Zones.

a.

Development Standards.

i.

Front Yard Setbacks. Buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from the front property line.

ii.

Landscaping.

(1)

The required front yard, excluding access, parking, and circulation areas, shall be landscaped, subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 22.126 (Tree Planting Requirements) and shall be maintained with drought tolerant or low water use, native, or non-invasive plants, grasses, shrubbery, or trees and include an on-site irrigation system such as a drip system.

(2)

All required landscaping shall comply with Chapter 12.84 (Low-Impact Development) of Title 12 of the County Code. Other hardscaping shall not be counted toward the required landscaping.

iii.

Landscaped Buffer and Screening. Where an industrially zoned lot abuts a residence or residentially zoned lot, landscaped buffer and screening shall be provided, pursuant to Section 22.364.060.E (Landscaped Buffer and Screening), except that the solid masonry wall along the common lot line shall be at least eight feet in height, provided Section 22.110.180 (Sight Distance) is satisfied.

iv.

Loading Docks. All loading docks shall be located as far distant as feasible from adjoining residentially zoned lots.

Building Height.

(1)

A building or structure located within 250 feet of a residentially zoned lot shall not exceed a height of 45 feet above grade.

(2)

A building or structure located more than 250 feet from a residentially zoned lot shall not exceed a height of 90 feet above grade.

vi.

Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 70 percent of the lot area.

vii.

Enclosure. Except as specified otherwise, all uses, except for parking, vending machines, shopping carts, and accessory uses, shall be conducted entirely within a building.

Uses.

Uses Subject to Permits.

(1)

Unless otherwise prohibited by this Title 22, all activities conducted outside an enclosed structure and located within 500 feet of a residentially zoned lot, except for parking, vending machines, shopping carts, and accessory uses, shall require a Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 22.158).

(2)

For properties abutting a residentially zoned lot, uses listed in Table 22.364.110-B, below, shall require a Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 22.158):

TABLE 22.364.110-B: USES SUBJECT TO CUP IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES IN WEST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ-VICTORIA CSD1
Batteries, the manufacture and rebuilding of	Cesspool pumping, cleaning, and draining
Cannery, except meat or fsh	Generators, the manufacture of electrical generators
Cellophane, the manufacture of cellophane products
Note: 1. On lots abutting a residentially zoned lot.

ii.

Accessory Uses. Accessory uses listed in Table 22.364.110-C, below, shall be permitted on industrially zoned lots that are not subject to Chapter 22.84 (Green Zone).

TABLE 22.364.110-C: ACCESSORY USES IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES IN WEST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ-VICTORIA CSD1
Acetylene, the storage of oxygen and acetylene	Concrete batching, provided that the mixer is limited to one cubic yard capacity
Building materials, storage of	Truck Storage
Note: 1. On lots not subject to Chapter 22.84 (Green Zone).

5.

Zones M-1 and M-1.5. Newly created lots shall contain a minimum area of 10,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 75 feet.

6.

Zone M-2.

a.

Lot Area and Width. Newly created lots shall contain a minimum area of 20,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 100 feet.

b.

Recycling processing facilities, including auto dismantling, and scrap metal yards shall be prohibited within 500 feet of a residentially zoned lot.

c.

Recycling processing facilities, including auto dismantling, and scrap metal yards on lots not subject to Chapter 22.84 (Green Zone), shall be subject to the following:

i.

A wall or fence of at least eight feet in height, in compliance with Section 22.140.430.C.2 (Fences and Walls), shall be provided along all street frontages;

ii.

The wall or fence shall be set back at least three feet from property lines having street frontage; and

iii.

The setback area required in this Subsection C.4.c shall be landscaped with shrubs, and a 15-gallon tree for every 50 square feet of landscaped area shall be planted equally spaced within the setback.

7.

Zone B-1. Premises in Zone B-1 shall not be used for outside storage or for the parking of vehicles for over 72 continuous hours.

(Ord. 2024-0032 § 31, 2024.)

Chapter 22.366 - EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING AREA STANDARDS DISTRICT