Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 5C.2 Supplemental Use Standards, Procedures, & Findings

Supplemental use standards are development and operational regulations that apply only to the specified use. Supplemental use standards are unique for each use and, unless specific project activities are listed, apply to any project affecting the subject use. See the Use District for applicable supplemental use standards. When a supplemental use standard for a specified use does not apply the Use District will indicate “Not required” for that specified use.

Supplemental procedures are modifications of existing procedures from Sec. 13B. (Processes & Procedures) that apply to the approval of a specified use or allowed relief from the use standards when indicated in the applied Use District. When supplemental procedures for a specified use do not apply, the Use District will indicate “Not required” for that specified use.

Use findings are supplemental findings, in-lieu findings, and/or requirements that apply to the conditional use process for specified uses when indicated by the applied Use District. When applicable, use findings are unique for each use. When use findings for a specified use with a conditional use process does not apply, the Use District table will indicate “Not required” in the specification column for that specified use.

A. Household Business: Home Occupation

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. client visits related to the commercial use in a household business: home occupation shall be limited to one client visit per hour within the specified hours of operation.

• b. No more than one person not residing on the premises may be employed to work on the premises as part of the household business: home occupation

• c. On-site deliveries and shipments related to the commercial use in a household business: home occupation shall not be performed by vehicles having a gross vehicular weight rating designation greater than class 4 or greater than 16,000 pounds. Deliveries from larger trucks shall occur no more frequently than once every two months.

B. Household Business: Joint Living & Work Quarters

1. Supplemental Findings

• a. in addition to the findings otherwise required by Sec. 13B.2.1. (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit) , the Zoning Administrator shall also consider all of the following:

  • i. that the uses of property surrounding the proposed location of the household business: joint living & work quarters and the use of the proposed location will not be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of prospective residents of the quarters;

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• ii. that the proposed household business: joint living & work quarters will not displace viable industrial uses and will not substantially lessen the likelihood that the property will be available in the future for industrial uses; and

• iii. that an applicant for the proposed household business: joint living & work quarters involving the conversion of an existing building or portion of a building that was originally designed for non-residential occupancy has made good faith efforts to prevent the displacement of non-residential occupancy, and has submitted:

  • a) Documentation showing proof of at least five years of non-residential vacancy and efforts to replace non-residential tenants, such as rental listings or other forms of advertisements, etc.

  • b) contact information of prior non-residential tenant(s) to allow the Zoning Administrator to confirm that the tenant wasn't offered money to break their lease, unjustly evicted or locked out, not offered lease renewal, subject to threats or intimidation, repeated interruptions of essential services such as heat, water, and electricity, or subject to other disruptions which caused them to leave their commercial space including failure on behalf of the landlord to repair damages or deliberate construction-related disruptions like blocked entrances, excessive dust or debris.

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A. Utilities: Wireless Facility: All

1. Supplemental Standards

the wireless facility shall meet all applicable standards required by Sec. 4C.12.4. (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) .

B. School: Preschool/Daycare

1. Supplemental Standards

the maximum number of persons in care is limited to no more than 20.

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Sec. 5C.2.2. (Public & Institutional Uses) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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A. Animal Services: General

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. the maximum number of adult dogs or cats is limited to no more than 20, or one for every 60 square feet of floor area of the facility, rounded up to the nearest whole number, whichever results in the greater number of animals.

• b. No more than 30 percent of the floor area of the facility shall be used for overnight boarding.

• c. Animal boarding areas shall not occupy the area within the first 20 feet, as measured from the storefront of the facility, and shall be separated from retail, grooming, or food storage areas.

B. Eating & Drinking: All

Any portion of any eating & drinking use on private property designed and intended for the service and consumption of food and drinks, that has less than 75 percent enclosure (regardless of covered area percentage), or less than 25 percent covered area (regardless of enclosure percentage) shall be considered an outdoor dining area and subject to the following:

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. the outdoor dining area must be provided in conjunction with an eating & drinking use that has 75 percent or more enclosure or 25 percent or more covered area pursuant to Sec. 5C.1.3. (In Conjunction With) .

• b. the outdoor dining area supplemental standards may, at the applicant's request, supersede conditions associated with the outdoor dining area which were previously imposed as part of a discretionary approval.

c. Hours of operation in the outdoor dining area shall end at 10:30 p.m. Sunday through thursday and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday if the outdoor dining area is abutting or across an alley from a Residential Use District (Div. 5B.3.) . if the outdoor dining area is not abutting or across an alley from a Residential Use District (Div. 5B.3.) , then the outdoor dining area is subject to applicable hours limitation imposed by law, discretionary action, or other previously issued permit.

• d. Despite any provisions to the contrary, the noise levels of the area dedicated to the outdoor dining area shall not exceed the standards set forth in the Noise Ordinance .

• e. live music, live entertainment including but not limited to disc jockeys, karaoke, dancing, and sexually oriented business uses are prohibited in outdoor dining areas.

• f. Pool tables and billiard tables are prohibited in outdoor dining areas.

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• g. television monitors and other similar audiovisual devices are prohibited in outdoor dining areas.

• h. Outdoor dining areas shall be cleaned nightly and adjoining sidewalk areas shall be kept free of debris, litter, and graffiti.

• i. A city-issued identification shall be posted in outdoor dining areas and made clearly visible to the public, indicating that the area is subject to the standards of the Al Fresco Ordinance. the identification shall include the city’s MylA311 portal as the contact information for complaints or concerns regarding the operation of the outdoor dining area during regular business hours. A hotline phone number and contact information for lADBS shall be provided for complaints or concerns regarding the operation of the outdoor dining area that occur after business hours. A telephone number of the restaurant operator or manager shall be provided for complaints or concerns regarding the operation of the outdoor dining area.

• j. A sign reminding guests to be respectful of surrounding neighbors shall be posted in outdoor dining areas.

2. Relief

relief from the supplemental standards in Paragraph 1. (Supplemental Standards) , above may be granted through a variance, pursuant to Sec. 13B.5.3. (Variance) .

3. Noncompliance/Revocation

a. Failure to Comply

Failure to comply with any of the regulations and standards set forth in this Subsection (Eating & Drinking: All) shall constitute a violation of the Zoning code (chapter 1A) and may result in a citation, Administrative citation, Orders to comply and/or other available enforcement mechanisms identified herein or in the lAMc.

b. Inspections

the city shall have the authority to conduct inspections, consistent with Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 98.0105. (Inspections) of this code, to verify compliance with all of the requirements prescribed in this Subsection (Eating & Drinking: All) . the owner and restaurant operator shall be notified of the deficiency or violation and shall be required to timely correct and eliminate the deficiency or violation.

c. Enforcement

enforcement of the requirements pursuant to this Subsection (Eating & Drinking: All) is not exhaustive and the city may pursue other remedies.

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d. Citations and/or Orders to Comply

A citation for violating this Subsection (Eating & Drinking: All) shall include, but is not limited to, Administrative citations and/or Notice to Appear citations issued by the los Angeles Police Department, and Orders to comply and/or Notices of violation issued by the Department of Building and Safety.

e. Administrative Process Applicable to Administrative Citations

Unless otherwise specified herein, all Administrative citations issued for violations of this Subsection (Eating & Drinking: All) shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Article 1.2. (Administrative Citations) of this code, including, but not limited to, an administrative hearing and appeal process as set forth in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Article 1.2. (Administrative Citations) of this code and the city’s authority to use any civil remedy available to collect any unpaid administrative fine.

f. Revocation

violations of the standards in Paragraph 1. (Supplemental Standards) above may result in revocation of the building permits for the outdoor dining area pursuant to Sec. 13B.6.3. (Building Permit Revocation) .

g. Criminal and Other Remedies Available

Any violation of Paragraph 1. (Supplemental Standards) above may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor. in cases where the city Attorney elects to criminally prosecute a violation, the defendant shall be subject to all applicable penalties authorized by Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 11.00. (m) (Provisions Applicable to Code) of this code and not the administrative fines authorized by this Subsection (Eating & Drinking: All) .

c. Lodging

1. Supplemental Findings

in addition to the findings set forth in Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) , the city Planning commission, or the city council on appeal, shall make findings on each of the following:

• a. Whether there is sufficient market demand for the proposed lodging use;

• b. that the granting of the application will not significantly impact the demand for housing, public transit, childcare and other social services in the surrounding area, taking into consideration the impact of the additional employees of the lodging use, the part-time or seasonal nature of work at the lodging use, and of the lodging use's employees' expected compensation;

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• c. Whether applicant will take measures to employ residents of neighborhoods surrounding the lodging use in order to minimize increased demand for regional transportation and to reduce demand for motor vehicle trips and motor vehicle miles of travel;

• d. Whether the applicant will take measures to encourage lodging use employees and guests to use public transportation, cycling and other non-automotive means of transportation;

• e. Whether the lodging use will take measures to support small businesses in the immediate vicinity and whether the applicant will adopt any measures to increase demand for local goods and services;

• f. that the lodging use will negatively impact the availability of existing affordable and rent stabilized housing. that the applicant will take measures to replace any rent stabilized or restricted affordable units existing on the site within the past 10 years with affordable housing and any non-restricted or rent stabilized housing with moderate income housing.

D. Retail: Firearms

1. Supplemental Findings

in addition to the findings set forth in Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) , the Zoning Administrator, or the Area Planning commission on appeal, shall make findings on each of the following:

• a. that the proposed use will not result in an over-concentration of this use in the area; and

• b. that the number of firearms available for sale at the lot does not pose the potential to contribute to violent crimes involving firearms in the surrounding area.

e. Retail: Large Format

1. Supplemental Findings

• a. in addition to a conditional Use Permit with approval by the city Planning commission, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) , new retail: large format uses are required to prepare an economic impact analysis report for submission to the Department of city Planning and the economic & Workforce Development Department for review in conjunction with its application to the Department of city Planning. the economic & Workforce Development Department shall complete its review of the report within 60 days after receipt of the report from the applicant. the report shall identify the following:

  • i. the economic impact on retail businesses within a three-mile radius, based on the potential to divert or expand the local or regional customer base. Data portraying the existing customer volume of the study area, as well as the anticipated customer volume of the study area, shall be included in the report.

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• ii. the destruction or demolition of any buildings, structures, facilities, or site area containing any of the following uses: any residential use, civic facility, school, nature reserve, open space, public, or public recreation.

• iii. contribution to the local retail market in terms of providing lower in cost or higher in quality goods and services than currently available to residents within a three-mile radius. A survey of goods and services offered by retail uses within a three-mile radius shall be included within the report.

• iv. the number of permanent jobs displaced or created as a direct result of the project. Permanent jobs shall be categorized by the employment sector within the report.

• v. Fiscal impact on city tax revenue, either positive or negative.

• vi. viability of future reuse of the project site in the event the business vacates the premises based on factors such as building design, site layout, and lease terms requiring the lot to remain vacant for a significant amount of time.

• vii. reasonable expectation that employment solicitation by day laborers will occur at or around the lot.

viii. Measures to mitigate any materially adverse impacts identified within the report.

• b. if determined by the city Planning commission, or the city council on appeal, that based on the findings of the report, or any other information received before or at a public hearing, that there is a reasonable expectation that employment solicitation by day laborers will occur at or around the lot, then the following measures may be required to the satisfaction of the city Planning commission, or the city council on appeal:

  • i. the project shall accommodate employment solicitation by day laborers with dedicated congregation space that meets the following criteria:

    • a) is sufficient in size based on reasonably expected users;

    • b) located along, but clear of a pedestrian accessway leading to a primary entrance; and

    • c) is covered to provide adequate shelter from the weather.

  • ii. Amenities including publicly accessible sources of drinking water, toilet and trash facilities, tables, and seating areas shall also be made available during business hours of operation.

  • iii. A signage plan, indicating the location of signs at appropriate locations throughout the lot, directing users to dedicated congregation areas and amenities.

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F. Retail: Pet Shop

1. Supplemental Standards

the total number of adult dogs and cats in a pet shop shall not exceed one for every 45 square feet of floor area of the facility, rounded up to the nearest whole number, up to a maximum of 40 adult dogs and cats.

G. Sexually Oriented Business: General

1. Supplemental Findings

Pursuant to Paragraph 2. (Supplemental Procedure) below, the Zoning Administrator shall allow a sexually oriented business: general to be established and maintained if a site does not meet distancing standards in the applied Use District table, and a site is not reasonably available elsewhere in the city for the establishment or relocation of the subject sexually oriented business: general use. A lot is reasonably available elsewhere in the city if it meets all of the following criteria:

• a. its use as the proposed sexually oriented business: general is consistent with all applicable zoning regulations, including the Use District standards in the applied Use District table.

• b. it is available for use, purchase, or rental as a sexually oriented business: general.

• c. it has adequate street access, street lighting, and sidewalks.

• d. it is at least 500 feet away from any uses which are or may become obnoxious or offensive by reason or emission of odor, dust, smoke, noise, gas, fumes, cinders, refuse matter or water-carried waste.

2. Supplemental Procedure

• a. to apply for an exception to the distancing standards in the applied Use District table, an applicant shall file an application pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) with the Department of city Planning, on a form provided by the Department, identifying the present or proposed location of the sexually oriented business: general, and accompanied by data supporting the supplemental findings in Paragraph 1. (Supplemental Findings) above. the procedures described in Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) shall be replaced with the procedure listed in Subparagraph b. below.

• b. No additional findings other than those listed in Paragraph 1. (Supplemental Findings) above shall be required. if the Zoning Administrator disapproves an application for an exception, then it shall make findings of fact showing how a lot consistent with the Use District standards in the applied Use District tables is reasonably available elsewhere in the city for the establishment or relocation of the subject sexually oriented business: general.

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A. Motor Vehicle Services: Light, Heavy, & Large Vehicle

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. For new construction involving new floor area or a major remodel, bay doors and other building entrances and exits designed and intended for motor vehicle access shall not be frontage lot line facing.

• b. Bay doors and other building entrances and exits designed and intended for motor vehicle access shall remain closed except during the allowed hours of operation.

• c. New off-street freight loading areas shall be in compliance with development standard requirements for freight loading areas pursuant to Sec. 4C.2.2.C.2. (Freight Loading Areas) .

• d. All client vehicles being serviced by motor vehicle services use shall be stored on-site.

• e. An annual site inspection shall be conducted by lADBS, pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.4. (Annual Inspection Monitoring (Type 2)) .

B. Motor Vehicle Services: Car Wash

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. For new construction involving new floor area or a major remodel, bay doors and other building entrances and exits designed and intended for motor vehicles shall not face any residential use or school unless the residential use or school is located more than 100 feet from the car wash facility.

• b. Automatic car wash facilities, where the vehicle is washed by mechanized equipment, shall be covered and enclosed.

• c. Self-service or hand-wash car wash facilities, where the vehicle is washed manually by a person using a high-pressure hose, shall be covered.

c. Fueling Stations

1. Fueling Station: Gas Station, Standard Vehicle & Gas Station, Large Vehicle

a. Supplemental Standards

An off-street freight loading area, in compliance with development standard requirements for freight loading areas pursuant to Sec. 4C.2.2.C.2. (Freight Loading Areas) , shall be provided to adequately accommodate all loading and unloading of fuel, vehicles, goods, and any other activities requiring the use of commercial vehicles for transportation.

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Sec. 5C.2.5. (Heavy Commercial Uses) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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2. Fueling Station: Electric Vehicle Charging Facility, Standard Vehicle

a. Supplemental Standards

electric vehicle charging facilities shall comply with all provisions of this Zoning code (chapter 1A), except where electric vehicle charging facilities are explicitly exempted.

3. Fueling Station: Electric Vehicle Charging Facility, Large Vehicle

a. Supplemental Standards

electric vehicle charging facilities shall comply with all provisions of this Zoning code (chapter 1A), except where electric vehicle charging facilities are explicitly exempted.

b. Findings

in lieu of the findings required by Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required Findings) of Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) , the Zoning Administrator, or a Planning commission on appeal, shall approve a conditional use for an electrical vehicle charging facility, large vehicle, if the Zoning Administrator, or a Planning commission on appeal, finds that the proposed project will not result in a specific adverse impact to public health or safety, including through the imposition of feasible conditions pursuant to California Government Code, Sec. 65850.7(c) .

“Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete pursuant to California Government Code, Sec. 65850.7(i)(4) .

Any conditions imposed on the electrical vehicle charging facility, large vehicle shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact(s) upon the public health or safety at the lowest cost possible pursuant to California Government Code, Sec. 65850.7(e) .

the Zoning Administrator, or a Planning commission on appeal, shall make written findings to support the decision to approve or deny consistent with Sec. 13A.2.5.B.3. (Criteria or Findings for Decision) . if the proposed electrical vehicle charging facility, large vehicle use is denied the findings shall include the basis for the rejection of any potential feasible alternatives of preventing the adverse impact.

D. Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: All

1. Supplemental Standards

An annual site inspection shall be conducted by lADBS, pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.4. (Annual Inspection Monitoring (Type 2)) .

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e. Storage, Indoor: Self-Service Facility

1. Supplemental Findings

in addition to the findings set forth in Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) , the Zoning Administrator, or the Area Planning commission on appeal, shall make findings on each of the following:

• a. that the granting of the application will not significantly detract from the intent of the Use District, including supporting quality employment and productive industries; and

• b. that the granting of the application will not significantly detract from any applicable community plan policies intended to generate active pedestrian oriented development and higher employment densities in the surrounding area.

F. Storage, Outdoor: Standard Vehicle, & Large Vehicle

1. Supplemental Standards

An annual site inspection shall be conducted by lADBS, pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.4. (Annual Inspection Monitoring (Type 2)) .

G. Storage, Outdoor: Donation Bin

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. the collection bin shall not be located within a frontage yard or within 10-feet of any property line.

• b. No more than one collection bin shall be located on any lot.

• c. collection bins shall be emptied in accordance with their posted pick-up schedule, and the area surrounding the collection bins shall be maintained free of overflow goods and materials, litter, debris, posted bills, and graffiti at all times.

• d. in order to prevent unauthorized access to the collection bin, a tamper-resistant locking mechanism shall secure the opening of the collection bin.

• e. the collection bin shall be fabricated of durable, noncombustible, and waterproof materials.

• f. collection bins shall be illuminated between sunset and sunrise by a light source providing at least one footcandle of light.

• g. the collection bin shall be clearly identified with the operator’s name, address, and telephone number, the lot owner’s name, address of the lot, the types of items or materials that may be deposited, the pick-up schedule, a notice that no material shall be left outside the enclosure, and instructions to call 311 to register any complaint regarding the collection bin with the Department of Building and Safety.

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• h. refer to the definition of storage, outdoor: donation bin in Sec. 5D.7.5.D. (Donation Bin) for maximum dimensions that would apply to a collection bin.

H. Storage, Outdoor: Cargo Container

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. the entire lot shall be graded pursuant to Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Div. 70. (Grading, Excavation and Fills) of this code.

• b. All driveways, accessways, and parking areas shall be covered with a decomposed granite, crushed gravel, or similar material and be treated with dust control methods.

• c. All containers shall be empty and cleaned of any residue which may pose any kind of physical or health risk.

• d. the stacking of cargo containers more than 20 feet high shall only be permitted if a structural analysis done by a licensed engineer or architect in the State of california is submitted to and approved by the Department of Building and Safety.

• e. An annual site inspection shall be conducted by lADBS, pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.3. (Annual Inspection Monitoring (Type 1)) .

i. Storage, Outdoor: Official Motor Vehicle Impound

1. Supplemental Standards

An annual site inspection shall be conducted by lADBS, pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.3. (Annual Inspection Monitoring (Type 1)) .

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A. Wholesale Trade & Warehousing

1. Supplemental Findings

in addition to the findings otherwise required by Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) , the city Planning commission shall also consider:

• a. Whether the project contributes to an over concentration of trucking related uses that may cumulatively impact the respiratory health of surrounding residents, and

• b. Whether freight traffic accessing the site adheres to the countywide Strategic truck Arterial Network (cStAN) through traffic enforcement, road signage and signaling in order to minimize noise, vibration and air quality impacts on sensitive land uses.

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A. Animal Products Processing

1. Supplemental Standards

the curing, tanning, or storage of raw animal hides is not permitted within 500 feet of a sensitive use, or a Residential Use District (Div. 5B.3.) , Residential-Mixed Use District (Div. 5B.4.) , or Agricultural Use District (Div. 5B.2.) .

B. Manufacturing, Heavy: Petroleum & Coal Products

1. Supplemental Standards

in addition to a conditional Use Permit with approval by the city Planning commission, or the city council, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) , new manufacturing, heavy: petroleum & coal products facilities and existing facilities expanding operations beyond the current property lines are required to:

• a. that any new or expanding manufacturing, heavy: petroleum & coal products facility comply with all of the required Unified Programs (Unified Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Management regulatory Program). california environmental reporting System (cerS) database submittals may serve as proof of compliance;

• b. Submit to the Department of city Planning and the city Planning commission a health assessment of the project for the surrounding vicinity identifying pollution and population indicators, such as, but not limited to, those analyzed in the california communities environmental Health Screening tool; the number of people affected by the project; short term or permanent impacts caused by the project; likelihood that impacts will occur; and recommended mitigation measures; and

• c. Submit to the Department of city Planning and the city Planning commission a truck routing plan that minimizes the incidence of a commercial truck traveling past sensitive uses.

c. Salvage Yard

1. Supplemental Standards

An annual site inspection shall be conducted by lADBS, pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.3. (Annual Inspection Monitoring (Type 1)) .

D. Recycling Facility: Collection

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. the recycling facility: collection shall not be located within a frontage yard or within 10feet of any property line or any other building located on the same site.

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• b. All deposited goods and materials, temporary installations, debris, trash, and any other material associated with the use shall be placed or stored in a fully covered and enclosed recycling facility, and not be left or stored outdoors beyond the hours of operation.

• c. collection facilities shall be emptied in accordance with their posted pick-up schedule, and the area surrounding the collection bins shall be maintained free of overflow goods and materials, litter, debris, posted bills, and graffiti at all times.

• d. in order to prevent unauthorized access to the collection facility, a tamper-resistant locking mechanism shall secure the opening of the collection facility.

• e. the receptacle, container, or bin in which goods and materials are stored shall be fabricated of durable, noncombustible, and waterproof materials.

• f. the recycling collection facility enclosure shall be clearly identified with the operator’s name, address, and telephone number, the lot owner’s name, address of the lot, the types of items or materials that may be deposited, the pick-up schedule, a notice that no material shall be left outside the enclosure, and instructions to call 311 to register any complaint regarding the facility with the Department of Building and Safety.

• g. An annual site inspection shall be conducted by lADBS, pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.3. (Annual Inspection Monitoring (Type 1)) .

e. Recycling Facility: Sorting & Processing

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. All leachates shall be collected, controlled, disposed of, and shall not be allowed to remain at the lot at any time.

• b. An annual site inspection shall be conducted by lADBS, pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.3. (Annual Inspection Monitoring (Type 1)) .

F. Waste Facility: Organic Waste

1. Supplemental Standards

All leachates shall be collected, controlled, disposed of, and shall not be allowed to remain at the lot at any time.

G. Waste Facility: Hazardous Waste, & Solid Waste

1. Supplemental Standards

All leachates shall be collected, controlled, disposed of, and shall not be allowed to remain at the lot at any time.

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2. Supplemental Findings

in addition to the other findings required by Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) , the city Planning commission shall make all of the following findings:

• a. that the proposed location of the facility will not result in an undue concentration of waste processing facilities in the immediate area, will not create a cumulative impact with special consideration given to the location of waste facilities already permitted, and will support the equitable distribution of these facilities citywide.

• b. that the facility will not detrimentally affect nearby residential uses and other sensitive land uses, taking into consideration the number and proximity of residential buildings, churches, schools, hospitals, public playgrounds, nursing homes, daycare centers, and other similar uses within a 1,500-foot radius of the proposed lot.

• c. that the facility operator will provide community benefits as determined appropriate to businesses and residents likely to be impacted by this facility, taking into consideration the location of the proposed lot and nearby uses.

H. Mineral & Ore Extraction

1. Supplemental Findings

in addition to a conditional Use Permit with approval by the city Planning commission, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) , new mineral & ore extraction facilities and existing facilities expanding operations beyond the current property lines are required to:

• a. comply with all of the required Unified Programs (Unified Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Management regulatory Program). california environmental reporting System (cerS) database submittals may serve as proof of compliance;

• b. Submit a health assessment of the project for the surrounding vicinity identifying pollution and population indicators, such as, but not limited to, those analyzed in the california communities environmental Health Screening tool; the number of people affected by the project; short term or permanent impacts caused by the project; likelihood that impacts will occur; and recommended mitigation measures;

• c. Submit a health assessment of the project for the surrounding vicinity identifying pollution and population indicators, such as, but not limited to, those analyzed in the california communities environmental Health Screening tool; the number of people affected by the project; short term or permanent impacts caused by the project; likelihood that impacts will occur; and recommended mitigation measures; and

• d. Submit a truck routing plan that minimizes the incidence of a commercial truck traveling past residences, churches, schools, hospitals, public playgrounds, nursing homes, child care centers, and other similar uses.

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A. Animal Keeping: Bees

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. Beekeeping operators shall be registered as a beekeeper with the los Angeles county Agricultural commission.

• b. A water source for bees shall be provided at all times on the lot where the bees are kept.

• c. the total number of beehives shall be limited to one for each 2,500 square feet of lot area.

• d. Beehives shall not be located within a frontage yard, within five feet of any property line, or within 20 feet of any public right-of-way or private street.

• e. regardless if the applied Use District (Part 5B.) includes “Screening” in the Use Standard column of the Use District table, no screening shall be required when beehives are located eight feet or more above the ground level of the abutting lot.

B. Animal Keeping: Dairy

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. the lot area for an animal keeping: dairy shall not be less than 20 acres.

• b. Where bovines are being kept, the number kept shall not exceed one bovine for each 4,000 square feet of lot area.

c. Animal Keeping: Equine, Commercial

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. the lot area for an equine keeping use shall not be less than 17,500 square feet.

• b. the number of equines kept shall not exceed one equine for each 4,000 square feet of lot area.

• c. An animal which is under 12 months of age, and is the offspring of or is unweaned and being nursed by a female equine lawfully kept on the property where said animal is kept, shall not be considered an equine and shall be allowed by right on said property.

D. Animal Keeping: Equine, Non-commercial

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. the lot area for an equine keeping use shall not be less than 17,500 square feet.

• b. the number of equines kept shall not exceed one equine for each 4,000 square feet of lot area.

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• c. An animal which is under 12 months of age, and is the offspring of or is unweaned and being nursed by a female equine lawfully kept on the property where said animal is kept, shall not be considered an equine and shall be allowed by right on said property.

e. Animal Keeping: Livestock

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. the lot area for an animal keeping: livestock use shall not be less than 17,500 square feet.

• b. the number of livestock kept shall not exceed one animal for each 4,000 square feet of lot area.

F. Animal Keeping: Small Animals

1. Supplemental Standards

• a. When used for commercial purposes, the lot area for an animal keeping: small animals use shall not be less than five acres. there is no lot size minimum required for non- commercial animal keeping: small animals.

G. Plant Cultivation: Farming

1. Supplemental Standards

One farm stand having a floor area no larger than 200 square feet is allowed accessory to plant cultivation: farming provided it meets the following standards:

• a. Only agricultural products produced on the lot may be sold at the farm stand.

• b. the farm stand shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from all frontage lot lines.

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