San Bernardino Municipal Code Art. IV Alcoholic Beverage Sales Activity Penalties

(A) Any person who violates, causes or permits another person to violate any provision of this ordinance is guilty of either an infraction or misdemeanor. Any person convicted of either an infraction or misdemeanor under the provision of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine, imprisonment or both according to Chapter 1.12 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.

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(B) Separate Offenses for Each Day: Any violator shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of these regulations is committed, continued, permitted, or caused by such violator and shall be punishable accordingly.

(C) Any Violation a Public Nuisance: In addition to the penalties provided in this section, any use or condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of these regulations shall be and is declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated as such by the City.

(D) Injunction as Additional Remedy: Any violation of any provision of these regulations shall be and is declared to be contrary to the public interest and shall at the discretion of the City, create a cause of action for injunctive relief.

(E) Administrative Civil Penalties: In addition to any other penalties provided in this section, $1,000.00 in Administrative Civil Penalties shall be imposed for each and every offense and for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of these regulations is committed, continued, permitted, or caused by such violator.

(F) The City shall bill all persons liable for these Administrative Civil Penalties by mail showing the itemized cost of such chargeable service and requesting payment. Payment of the penalties shall be due within thirty 30 days of the date of the bill is deposited in the Mail. If full payment is not received within the required time for payment the bill will be delinquent and all persons liable for the penalties shall be charged interest at the maximum legal rate from the date the payment period expires and a further civil penalty in the amount of $100.00 per day. The delinquent costs may be placed as a lien against the property or collected by the City in any manner authorized bylaw and are recoverable in a civil action filed by the City in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(G) Liability for Expenses: In addition to the punishment provided by law a violator is liable for such costs expenses and disbursements paid or incurred by the City or any of its contractors in correction abatement and prosecution of the violation. Re- inspection fees to ascertain compliance with previously noticed or cited violations shall be charged against the owner of the establishment conducting the Deemed Approved Activity or owner of the property where the establishment is located. The Enforcement Officer shall give the owner or other responsible party of such affected premises a written notice showing the itemized cost of such chargeable service and requesting payment thereof. Should the bill not be paid in the required time, the charges shall be placed as a lien against the property.

C. AUTOMOBILE SALES

Automobile sales dealerships, new and/or used, in the City must conform with the intent
of this Development Code and shall enhance and promote the image of the City. A
Development Permit shall be required for automobile sales dealerships of new vehicles and
a Conditional Use Permit shall be required for automobile sales dealerships of used
vehicles, and all dealerships must be constructed in the following manner:

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1. The minimum site area shall be 15,000 square feet, except CR-4 where one acre
minimum is required.

2. All parts, accessories, etc., shall be stored within a fully enclosed structure.

3. Service and associated car storage areas shall be completely screened from public
view.

4. All on-site lighting shall be stationary and directed away from adjoining properties
and public rights-of-way.

5. All landscaping shall be installed and permanently maintained pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 19.28 (Landscaping Standards).

6. All on-site signage shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.22 (Sign
Standards).

7. All loading and unloading of vehicles shall occur on-site and not in adjoining streets
or alleys.

8. All vehicles associated with the business shall be parked or stored on-site and not in
adjoining streets and alleys.

9. An adequate on-site queuing area for service customers shall be provided. Required
parking spaces may not be counted as queuing spaces.

10. No vehicle service or repair work shall occur except within a fully enclosed structure. Service bays with individual access from the exterior of the structure shall not directly face or front on a public right-of-way.

    11. All on-site parking shall comply with provisions of Chapter 19.24 (Off-Street Parking Standards). A parking plan shall be developed as part of the permit review process.

    12. Every parcel with a structure shall have a trash receptacle on the premises. The trash receptacle shall comply with adopted Public Works Department standards and be of sufficient size to accommodate the trash generated. The receptacle(s) shall be screened from public view on at least three sides by a solid wall six feet in height and on the fourth side by a solid gate not less than five feet in height. The gate shall be maintained in working order and shall remain closed except when in use. The wall and gate shall be architecturally compatible with the surrounding structures.

D. AUTOMOBILE DISMANTLING

Automobile dismantling establishments are subject to Conditional Use Permit review and
shall be constructed in the following manner:

1. The minimum site area shall be 15,000 feet.

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2. The site shall be entirely paved, except for structures and landscaping, so that vehicles are not parked in a dirt or otherwise not fully improved area.

3. All landscaping shall be installed and permanently maintained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19.28 (Landscaping Standards).

4. All stored, damaged, or wrecked vehicles shall be effectively screened so as not to

be visible from adjoining properties or public rights-of-way.

5. Service access shall be located at the rear or side of structure(s) and as far as possible

from adjoining residential uses.

6. Repair activities and vehicle loading and unloading shall be prohibited on adjoining streets and alleys.

7. Service bays with individual access from the exterior of the structure shall not face the public right-of-way.

8. Every parcel with a structure shall have a trash receptacle on the premises. The trash receptacle shall comply with adopted Public Works Department standards and be of sufficient size to accommodate the trash generated. The receptacle(s) shall be screened from public view on at least three sides by a solid wall six feet in height and on the fourth side by a solid gate not less than five feet in height. The gate shall be maintained in working order and shall remain closed except when in use. The wall and gate shall be architecturally compatible with the surrounding structures.

9. All on-site lighting shall be stationary and directed away from adjoining properties

and public rights-of-way.

10. All on-site signage shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.22 (Sign Standards).

11. All repair activities and operations shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure. Outdoor hoists shall be prohibited.

12. All repair facilities shall close all windows when performing body and fender work, hammering, sanding or other noise-generating activity. Exterior noise shall not exceed 65 dBA at the property line.

13. All on-site parking shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.24 (Off-Street Parking Standards). A parking plan shall be developed as part of the permit review process.

14. The premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all times.

15. All used or discarded automotive parts or equipment or permanently disabled, junked or dismantled vehicles shall be permanently screened from public view.

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16. All hazardous materials resulting from the repair or dismantling operation shall be
properly stored and removed from the premises in a timely manner. Storage, use and
removal of toxic substances, solid waste pollution, and flammable liquids,
particularly gasoline, paints, solvents and thinners, shall conform to all applicable
federal, state and local regulations prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

E. BONUS HEIGHT

Proposed structures within CR-2 zone shall have a maximum height limit of 100 feet. This
section provides a special incentive to increase the maximum allowable height through a
program which encourages such additional amenities as deemed desirable by the
Commission. These amenities may include, but are not limited to, the following: (MC 908
8/15/94)

1. Mixed Use Developments (i.e., residential above commercial office and retail uses,
restaurants, theaters, etc.);

2. Enhanced pedestrian activities;

3. Improved signage and additional landscaping;

4. Additional parking;

5. Ground level and second floor plazas;

6. Outdoor cafes;

7. Artistic sculptures and aquatic amenities; and

8. Day care facilities.

F. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES (MC 1519 7/17/19)

Commercial Cannabis Activities are permitted in accordance with the provisions of

SBMC Chapter 5.10 (Commercial Cannabis Activities).

G. CONVENIENCE STORES

The retail sale of groceries, staples, sundry items and/or alcoholic beverages where the
gross floor area is less than 5,000 square feet is subject to Conditional Use Permit review,
and shall be constructed and operated in the following manner:

1. The minimum site area shall be 10,000 square feet.

2. The site shall have direct frontage along a major or secondary street. The site shall
not have direct access on a local residential street.

3. One access drive may be permitted for each street frontage. The design and location
of the access drive(s) shall be subject to the approval of the DRC.

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4. No convenience store shall be located within a one-mile radius of another convenience store or less than 1,000 feet from an existing elementary, junior high school, or high school, as measured from one property line to another. Service stations that include a convenience store as an ancillary use are not subject to the distance restrictions from other convenience stores. Exceptions to the distance restrictions from schools may be considered on a case by case basis through the Conditional Use Permit Process, considering mitigating factors of circulation patterns, security and management plans and subject to recommendations from the affected school district. (MC 963 3/18/96; MC 1210 7/5/06; MC 1345 2/7/11; MC 1381 12/19/12)

5. All on-site lighting shall be energy efficient, stationary and directed away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.

6. All on-site signage shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.22 (Sign Standards).

7. All landscaping shall be installed and permanently maintained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19.28 (Landscaping Standards).

8. All on-site parking shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.24 (Off-Street

Parking Standards). A parking plan shall be developed as part of the permit review process.

9. The premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all times.

10. Every parcel with a structure shall have a trash receptacle on the premises. The trash receptacle shall comply with adopted Public Works Department standards and be of sufficient size to accommodate the trash generated. The receptacle(s) shall be screened from public view on at least three sides by a solid wall six feet in height and on the fourth side by a solid gate not less than five feet in height. The gate shall be maintained in working order and shall remain closed except when in use. The wall and gate shall be architecturally compatible with the surrounding structures.

11. If on-site dispensing of automotive fuels is provided, the design, location and operation of these facilities shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 19.06.030(2)(U)(Service Station Standards). Additionally, the cashier location shall provide direct visual access to the pump islands and the vehicles parked adjacent to the islands.

12. A bicycle rack shall be installed in a convenient location visible from the inside of the store.

13. Each convenience store shall provide a public restroom located within the store.

14. Public pay telephones provided on-site shall not be set up for incoming calls. Public telephones shall be featured with call out service only.

15. On-site video games may not be installed or operated on the premises.

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16. A convenience store adjacent to any residentially designated district shall have a six- foot high decorative masonry wall along property lines adjacent to such districts.

    17. All parking, loading, circulation aisles, and pump island bay areas shall be constructed with (PCC) concrete.

H. DAY CARE CENTERS

Refer to Section 19.04.030(2)(B).

I. DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANTS

This Section contains standards for drive-thru restaurants as well as prohibition of same in
specified zones. Drive-thru restaurants are subject to Conditional Use Permit review.

1. Establishments providing drive-thru facilities may be permitted in the CG-1,
CG-2, CG-3, CG-4, CR-2 (on properties in the Freeway Corridor Overlay
Zone with frontage on 5th Street only) and CR-3 zones. (MC 1098 7/5/01; MC 1338
11/15/10; MC 1436 12/19/16)

2. Pedestrian walkways should not intersect the drive-thru drive aisles, but where they
do, they shall have clear visibility, and they must be emphasized by enriched paving
or striping.

3. Drive-thru aisles shall have a minimum 12-foot width on curves and a minimum 11-
foot width on straight sections.

4. Drive-thru aisles shall provide sufficient stacking area behind menu board to
accommodate a minimum of six cars.

5. All service areas, restrooms and ground mounted and roof mounted mechanical
equipment shall be screened from view.

6. Landscaping shall screen drive-thru or drive-in aisles from the public right of way
and shall be used to minimize the visual impact of readerboard signs and directional
signs.

7. Drive-thru aisles shall be constructed with (PCC) concrete.

8. Parking areas and the drive-thru aisle and structure shall be set back from the ultimate
curb face a minimum of 25 feet.

9. Menu boards shall be a maximum of 30 square feet, with a maximum height of seven
feet, and shall face away from the street.

10. Drive-thru restaurants within an integrated shopping center shall have an
architectural style consistent with the theme established in the center. The
architecture of any drive-thru restaurant must provide compatibility with surrounding

II-19.06-51 June 2024 uses in form, materials, colors, scale, etc. Structure plans shall have variation in depth
and angle to create variety and interest in its basic form and silhouette. Articulation
of structure surface shall be encouraged through the use of openings and recesses
which create texture and shadow patterns. Structure entrances shall be well
articulated and project a formal entrance through variation of architectural plane,
pavement surface treatment, and landscape plaza.

11. No drive-thru aisles shall exit directly onto a public right-of-way.

J. INDOOR RETAIL CONCESSION MALLS

Indoor retail concession malls are subject to a Conditional Use Permit and shall comply with the following standards:

1. Additional refuse containers may be required.

2. A centralized loading area is required.

3. A parking study may be required which addresses available off-street parking for
establishments which are proposed for tenant suites within existing multi-tenant,
commercial centers.

4. Indoor retail concession malls shall be considered to be one tenant for purposes of
Development Code sign standards. (MC 825 3/16/92)

K. MICROBREWERIES/WINERIES

Microbreweries and wineries may be established subject to Minor/Conditional Use Permit
review and shall be constructed in the following manner:

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1. Fifty percent of the total building square footage may be used for production and
storage of beer produced on the premises.

2. Accessory uses may include but are not limited to food/beverage service and live
entertainment and are subject to a Conditional Use Permit.

3. All on-site parking shall comply with provisions of Chapter 19.24 (Off-Street
Parking).

4. All on-site signage shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.22 (Sign
Standards).

5. Service access shall be located at the rear or side of structure(s) and as far as possible
from adjoining residential uses. (MC 997 7/7/97; MC 1381 12/19/12)

L. MINI-MALLS

Mini-malls (small scale, up to 30,000 square feet, multi-tenant shopping centers) are
subject to a Conditional Use Permit and shall comply with the following standards:

1. All development and operational standards outlined in Section
19.06.030(2)(G)(Convenience Stores), except for item numbers 4 and 17 shall apply.

2. The development shall provide internal continuity, uniformity, and compatibility
relating to architectural design, vehicular and pedestrian access, and on-site
provisions for landscaping, loading, parking, and signage.

3. To the extent feasible, the on-site vehicular circulation system shall provide
continuity with adjacent and similar commercial developments.

4. No outdoor displays or sale of merchandise shall be permitted. However, limited
outdoor sales may be allowed pursuant to Chapter 5.22 of the Municipal Code. (MC
972 6/3/96)

5. Every parcel with a structure shall have a trash receptacle on the premises. The trash receptacle shall comply with adopted Public Works Department standards and be of sufficient size to accommodate the trash generated. The receptacle(s) shall be screened from public view on at least three sides by a solid wall six feet in height and on the fourth side by a solid gate not less than five feet in height. The gate shall be maintained in working order and shall remain closed except when in use. The wall and gate shall be architecturally compatible with the surrounding structures.

M. MINI-STORAGE

Mini-storage facilities are subject to a Conditional Use Permit and shall be constructed in
the following manner:

1. The minimum site area shall be 20,000 square feet.

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2. The site shall be entirely paved, except for structures and landscaping.

3. All on-site lighting shall be energy efficient, stationary and directed away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.

4. All landscaping shall be installed and permanently maintained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19.28 (Landscaping Standards).

5. All on-site signage shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.22 (Sign Standards).

6. The site shall be completely enclosed with a six-foot high solid decorative masonry wall, except for points of ingress and egress (including emergency fire access) which shall be properly gated. The gate(s) shall be maintained in good working order and shall remain closed except when in use.

7. No business activity shall be conducted other than the rental of storage spaces for inactive storage use.

8. All storage shall be located within a fully enclosed structure(s).

9. No flammable or otherwise hazardous materials shall be stored on-site.

10. Residential quarters for a manager or caretaker may be provided in the development.

11. The development shall provide for two parking spaces for the manager or caretaker, and a minimum of five spaces located adjacent or in a close proximity to the manager's quarters for customer parking.

12. Aisle width shall be a minimum of 25 feet between buildings to provide unobstructed and safe circulation.

13. Every parcel with a structure shall have a trash receptacle on the premises. The trash receptacle shall comply with adopted Public Works Department standards and be of sufficient size to accommodate the trash generated. The receptacle(s) shall be screened from public view on at least three sides by a solid wall six feet in height and on the fourth side by a solid gate not less than five feet in height. The gate shall be maintained in working order and shall remain closed except when in use. The wall and gate shall be architecturally compatible with the surrounding structures.

14. Storage facilities located adjacent to residential districts shall have their hours of operation restricted to 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, and 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Sundays. II-19.06-54 June 2024

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N. MIXED USE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING ARTIST COLONY AND COMBINATION RESIDENCE/ OFFICE (MC 1218 3/6/06)

Vertical and/or horizontal mixed-use developments containing a mix of office and retail
uses, but no residential uses, are permitted in the CO, CG-1, CG-2, CG-3, CR-1, CR-2,
CR-3, CH and CCS-1 zones. Horizontal and/or vertical mixed-use developments
containing a mix of residential, commercial and/or office uses are permitted in the CO,
CG-1, CG-2, CG-3, CR-1, CR-2, CR-3 and CCS-1 zones. Mixed-use development having
commercial uses mixed with residential uses shall be constructed, maintained, and operated
in the following manner:

1. Development Standards for mixed use development containing one or more
dwellings, including live/work units, shall be as specified in Table 6.02 Commercial
Zones Development Standards. Multi-family dwelling units in mixed use
development containing commercial uses shall be constructed in compliance with
Section 19.04.030 (2) (L) Multi-Family Housing Standards. Mixed use development
not containing multi-family apartment dwelling units and containing only single
family units, townhomes and/or condominium dwelling units and commercial land
uses shall be exempt from Section 19.04.030 (2) L and be constructed in compliance
with the following development standards:

a. Each dwelling unit shall provide a minimum of 300 square feet of private
useable open space (which may include private (walled) patio, balcony, and/or
roof deck). Private useable open space areas shall not include: right-of-ways;
vehicle parking areas: areas adjacent to or between any structures less than six
feet apart, required front, rear, and side yard setbacks from property lines; or
keep slope areas greater than six percent.

b. Each non-live/work dwelling unit shall have a private (walled) patio,
balcony, and/or roof deck not less than 150 square feet in area and having a
minimum width of 10 feet and depth of 10 feet.

c. Mixed use developments containing one or more dwelling units, including live/work units, shall provide recreational amenities, within the site which may include: a swimming pool; spa; clubhouse; tot lot with play equipment; picnic shelter–barbecue area; court game facilities such as tennis, basketball, or racquetball; improved softball or baseball fields; or, daycare facilities. The type of amenities shall be approved by the Director and provided according to the following schedule:

Units Amenities
0 – 11 0
12 – 50 1
51 – 100 2
101 – 200 3
201 – 300 4

Add one amenity for each 100 additional units or fraction thereof.

II-19.06-55 June 2024 d. Locations of Off-Street Parking. Spaces for residential uses shall be located
within 150 feet from the dwelling unit (front or rear door) for which the parking
space is provided.

e. Private Enclosed Storage Approaches. Each dwelling unit in a mixed use
development shall be provided a minimum of 150 cubic feet of private
enclosed storage space within the garage, or immediately adjacent to the
dwelling unit.

f. Community Entry Driveway Approaches. Driveway approaches accessing a
public street in a mixed use development of 12 or more units shall be delineated
with interlocking pavers, rough-textured concrete, or stamped concrete.

g. Washing Machine and Dryer. Each dwelling unit shall be plumbed and wired
for a washing machine and dryer.

h. Building Separation. The distance between buildings containing one or more
dwelling units in a mixed use development shall be a minimum of 6 feet
(excluding roof overhangs and fireplace chimneys); and, at a minimum, shall
comply with the requirements of the City’s building code. A live/work unit
that does not have a wall or roof in common with any other building or structure
may either be constructed with no side yard separation of distance between
units (i.e., double exterior walls separating units), or shall be a minimum of six
feet (excluding roof overhangs and fireplace chimneys). Notwithstanding the
above, the distance between dwelling units separated by an entry courtyard and
facing another structure shall be a minimum of 15 feet.

In the event that the front of the units are internally oriented to face one another,
then a minimum 15-foot building separation is required between the fronts of
the units.

i. The maximum structure height in the CG-2 and CG-3 zones shall be four
stories (not to exceed 56 feet).

2. Land Use Activities in Mixed Use Buildings Having Residential Units. Land use activities where residential and commercial land use activities are allowed to mix shall be any land use activity permitted by right and/or subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit in the land use district governing the premises; provided, however, that in order to enhance the success of businesses in mixed use buildings and protect the health and safety of persons who reside in a mixed use building, the following land use activities shall not be permitted:

   a. Automotive related uses,

   b. Boarding/lodging facilities,

   c. Home improvements with outdoor display,

   d. Indoor retail concession malls,

   II-19.06-56 June 2024 e. Mini-malls

   f. Nurseries/garden supplies,

   g. Publishing/printing plants,

   h. Recycling facilities,

   i. Recycling facilities (reverse vending only),

   j. Veterinary services/animal boarding,

   k. Funeral parlors/mortuaries,

   l. Single-price overstock/discount stores,

m. Adult-oriented businesses (see Section 19.06.030(2)(A) for specific definition
of terms,

n. Turkish baths,

o. Commercial saunas,

p. Fortune tellers,

q. Tattoo parlors and/or body piercing studios,

r. Aroma therapy boutiques,

s. Oxygen boutiques,

t. Second hand stores/thrift stores

u. Check-cashing facilities, and

v. Pawn shops

3. Home Occupations are allowed in compliance with Chapter 19.54 in townhome, condominium, and detached single family units only.

4. Parking Requirements. As specified for each use in the Development Code.

5. Signage. A signage program shall be submitted as part of the site development permit application package, addressing proposed monument, ladder and/or individual property signage.

6. Public Telephones. Exterior public pay telephones are prohibited.

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7. Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). CC&Rs shall be reviewed and subject to the approval of the Development Services Deputy Director/City Planner. The CC&Rs shall list restricted uses. At a minimum, the property owners association will be responsible for maintaining concrete and asphalt paved areas, fences and walls, and landscape areas exterior to private yards and private open space; and common areas. The property owners association will be responsible for controlling hours of business, visitor and guest parking, and enforcing standards established for the exterior of the structures.

8. Live/Work Units. A dwelling constructed, maintained, and operated having commercial and residential uses is classed as a Live/Work Unit and shall adhere to the requirements for Mixed Use Residential and Commercial Development, with the following standards and exceptions:

   a. Permitted Dwelling Types. Live/work units shall be townhome, condominium and/or detached single family units only.

   b. Commercial Land Use Activities in Live/Work Units. The following land use activities shall not be permitted in live/work units: 1) Night clubs/bars/lounges, 2) Entertainment/recreation, 3) Medical/care facilities/social services, 4) Tanning salons, 5) Dry cleaners, 6) Health/athletic clubs, 7) Laundromats (self-serve), 8) Convenience stores, 9) Drug stores, 10) Supermarkets, 11) Liquor stores, 12) Mobile home sales, and 13) Religious facilities.

   c. Minimum Dwelling Size Standards. The minimum dwelling unit area for each live/work unit shall be not less than 1,000 square feet, exclusive of work area; II-19.06-58 June 2024 and the minimum dwelling unit area for Artist Colony dwelling units shall not be less than 750 square feet.

d. Hazardous Activities. Storage of hazardous materials necessary for work activities in live/work units may be stores in controlled areas per the current Uniform Building Code/Uniform Fire Code used by the City of San Bernardino. Hazardous activities including but not limited to welding, open flame, or storage of flammable liquids, storage of hazardous materials, or similar hazardous operations are not permitted in live/work units without express written approval from the Fire Department, which shall impose the appropriate requirements for such approval.

e. Open Space. Each live/work unit shall provide a minimum 300 square feet of useable private open space; or, a minimum of 120 square feet of usable private open space and 300 square feet of common useable open space. Useable private open space areas may include private (walled) patios, balconies, and/or roof decks. Useable private open space areas shall not include right-of-way, private streets or driveways, vehicle-parking areas, required setbacks from property lines, or slope areas greater than 6 percent.

f. Entries. With the exception of Artist Colony units, the work area in a live/work unit is required to have either separate access entry or, if approved by the Director, a shared live/work entry on the grade level of the unit. Each live/work unit shall be provided a primary entry from common areas such as hallways, corridors, and/or exterior portions of the building such as courtyards, breezeways, parking areas, and public spaces.

g. Work Area. With the exception of Artist Colony units, each live/work unit shall have a minimum of 300 square feet of floor area designed and constructed as work area.

h. Walls Facing Street and/or Parking Lot. Excluding professional live/work units, ground floor exterior walls facing a street and/or a parking lot shall have one store front window having a minimum height of 3 feet and width of 5 feet.

i. Vehicle Parking Requirements. One space for each 250 square feet of cumulative gross floor area of work area in the live/work units in the mixed use development; and 2 covered spaces within an enclosed garage for each live/work unit, plus 1 uncovered off-street guest parking space for every 5 live/work units.

j. Tandem Parking. Unattended tandem parking will be permitted if the Deputy Director/City Planner determines that such parking would be appropriate and effectively used.

k. Loading spaces are not required for the commercial components of a live/work unit provided the work area of the live/work unit does not exceed 700 square feet of floor area.

II-19.06-59 June 2024 l. Noise. Noise levels generated by a live/work unit shall conform to the
requirements of the Municipal Code for residential use.

m. Business Hours. Hours of operation for businesses serving customers on-site
from live/work units shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

n. No Separation Sale or Rental. No portion of a live/work unit may be separately
rented or sold as a commercial space for a person or persons not living in the
premises or as a residential space for a person or persons not working in the
same unit.

o. Businesses in Live/Work Units. Conducting a business in the work area of a
live/work unit is an opportunity for those whose home-based businesses will
blend with the unique environment. Conducting a business in the work area is
not required.

p. Arcade/Pinball and Arcade Video Games. On-site arcade/pinball machines and arcade video games may not be installed or operated in the work area of a live/work unit.

q. Employment. A business conducted in a work area of a live/work unit may
have on the premises at any given time a maximum of three part-time and/or
full-time employees, or a combination not exceeding four employees on the
premises. There is no limit to resident-family-member-employees.

r. Pre-wired. Each live/work unit shall have a minimum of 200 amp electric
service. Each live/work unit shall be pre-wired for telephone, cable television,
and computer Internet. Each live/work unit shall be pre-wired for a security
system approved by the Police Department.

9. Professional Live/Work Unit. A dwelling constructed, maintained, and operated

having commercial uses restricted to Studio/Artist and Creative/Tech-based offices
and services, and/or Professional offices and services (including combination
residence/office), and primarily non-retail uses in the work area, is classed as a
Professional Live/Work unit.

a. The following types of live/work units are Profession Live/Work Units:

1) Studio/Artist and Creative/Tech-based offices and services. Activities in
these live/work units include, but are not limited to, artist studios and
non-traditional live and work space for technology art and graphics-
based professional activities and services such as web and software-
based application and development, animation, multimedia
development, programming, research, and other similar uses which do
not require intensive customer traffic.

2) Professional offices and services. Activities in these live/work units
include, but are not limited to, tax preparation, accounting, financial

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consultant services, graphic and arts, attorney, chiropractor, internet or
web oriented businesses, and other similar uses which do not require
intensive customer traffic.

b. Professional Live/Work Units (including but not limited to Combination
Residence/Office in the CO zone) shall be constructed, maintained, and
operated as live/work units, with the following additional standards and
exceptions:

1. Land use activities in professional live/work units. Residential uses shall be condominium, townhome, and/or single family detached dwellings only. In addition to the land use activities prohibited in live/work units, no retail sales shall occur in a live/work unit designated as a “professional live/work unit” unless the sales products are jewelry, art products such as ceramics, paintings, graphics, pottery, sculpture, photography, or similar products, and/or the products of the occupant’s primary business located in the work area on the premises. 2) Occupancy. The residential portion of a Professional Live/Work unit shall only be occupied by the individual and his/her family that has their professional occupation or business established in the work areas of said unit. 3) Signage shall be restricted to signage attached to the dwelling and shall not exceed three (3) square feet for each dwelling unit containing a business. 4) Parking Requirements. One space for each 500 square feet of cumulative gross floor area; and 2 covered spaces in an enclosed garage for each professional live/work unit.

O. MOBILE VENDORS

Mobile vendors are permitted by temporary use permits only, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.70. (MC 1363 8/1/11)

P. MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING

Refer to Section 19.04.030(2)(L).

Q. NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY STORES (MC 1093 4/5/01)

Neighborhood Grocery Stores (with or without alcohol) may be established subject to
Conditional Use Permit and shall be operated in the following manner:

1. A maximum of seventy-five (75) square feet of the sales area may be used for the
display or sale of alcohol.

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2. The primary business must be a full service grocery store (fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish) with food preparation facilities on site.

3. No gasoline sales are allowed.

4. The hours of operation are limited to 7:00am to 9:00pm.

5. The sale of alcohol is limited to off-sale of beer and wine only, with no single sales.

6. All parking shall comply with provision of Chapter 19.24 (Off-Street Parking).

7. All signage shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.22 (Sign Standards).

8. Periodic inspections may be required.

R. RECYCLING FACILITIES FOR REUSABLE DOMESTIC CONTAINERS

Recycling facilities are subject to permit review in all commercial and industrial zones according to the following schedule:

Type of Facility Zones Permitted Permit Required Reverse Vending All Commercial and Development Permit and up to Machine(s) Industrial 5 reverse vending machines Small Collection CG-1, CG-2, CR-3 (So. Development Permit of I-10) & All Industrial Large Collection CH and All Industrial Conditional Use Permit Light Processing All Industrial Conditional Use Permit Heavy Processing All Industrial Conditional Use Permit

1. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply:

a. Collection Facility. A center for the acceptance by donation, redemption or
purchase of recyclable materials from the public, which may include the
following:

1) Reverse vending machine(s);

2) Small collection facilities which occupy an area of less than 500 square
feet and may include:

a) A mobile unit;

b) Bulk reverse vending machines occupying more than 50 square
feet; and

c) Kiosk-type units which may include permanent structures.

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3) Large collection facilities which may occupy an area of more than 500
square feet and may include permanent structures.

b. Mobile Recycling Unit. An automobile, truck, trailer, or van, licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles which is used for the collection of recyclable materials, including bins, boxes, or containers transported by trucks, vans, or trailers, and used for the collection of recyclable materials. c. Convenience Zones. An area within a ½ mile radius of a supermarket.

d. Supermarket. A full-service, self-service retail store with gross annual sales of 2,000,000 dollars or more, and which sells a line of dry grocery, canned goods, or non-food items and some perishable items.

e. Processing Facility. A building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials to prepare for either efficient shipment, or to an end-user's specifications by such means as baling, briquetting, compacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning and remanufacturing. Processing facilities include the following:

1) Light processing facility occupies an area of under 45,000 square feet of
collection, processing and storage area, and averages two outbound truck
shipments per day. Light processing facilities are limited to baling,
briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding and sorting of
source separated recyclable materials sufficient to qualify as a certified
processing facility. A light processing facility shall not shred, compact,
or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers.

2) A heavy processing facility is any processing facility other than a light
processing facility.

f. Recycling Facility. A center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials. A certified recycling facility or certified processor is certified by the California Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986. A recycling facility does not include storage containers located on a residential, commercial or manufacturing designated parcel used solely for the recycling of material generated on the parcel.

g. Recycling or Recyclable Material. Reusable domestic containers including but not limited to metals, glass, plastic and paper which are intended for reuse, remanufacture, or reconstitution for the purpose of using in altered form. Recyclable material does not include refuse or hazardous materials.

h. Reverse Vending Machine. An automated mechanical device which accepts at least 1 or more types of empty beverage containers including, but not limited to aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the container's redemption value as determined by the State. A reverse vending machine may sort and process containers mechanically provided that the entire process is enclosed

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in a proportion commensurate with their relative redemption rates, and to meet
the requirements of certification as a recycling facility, multiple grouping of
reverse vending machines may be necessary.

A bulk reverse vending machine is a reverse vending machine that is larger
than 50 square feet, is designed to accept more than 1 container at a time and
will pay by weight instead of by container.

i. Unattended Collection Boxes. The purpose of this section is to enact and enforce standards for "Unattended Collection Boxes" located within the City limits. Nothing in this chapter shall preempt or make inapplicable any provision in state or federal law. (MC 1430 12/7/16)

1. Director" means the Director of the City of San Bernardino
Community Development Department or his/her designee.

2. Operator" means any person or entity who maintains "Unattended
Collection Boxes" to solicit salvageable personal property as defined
herein.

3. Permittee" means a property owner who is issued a permit authorizing
the placement of an Unattended Collection Box on his/her property.

4. Property Owner" means the person who owns the real property where
the "Unattended Collection Box" is located or is proposed to be
located.

5. Residential District" means zones designated as RE, RL, RS, RU, RM,
MH, or RH by the City of San Bernardino Planning Department.

6. Commercial District" means zones designated CO, CG- 1, CG-2, CG-
3, CR-1, CR-2, CR- 3, CR-4, or CH by the City of San Bernardino
Planning Department.

7. Unattended Collection Box" means any unattended container,
receptacle, product lockers or similar device that is located on any lot
or property within the City for the purpose of soliciting and collecting
clothing or other salvageable personal property. This term does not
refer to recycle bins for the collection of recyclable material governed
or regulated by the zoning code, or any unattended collection box
located within a building.

2. The standards for recycling facilities are as follows:

   a. Reverse vending machine(s) located within a commercial structure shall require a Development Permit, shall not require additional parking spaces for recycling customers, and may be permitted in all commercial and industrial zones subject to compliance with the following standards: II-19.06-64 June 2024

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1) Shall be installed as an accessory use to a commercial use which is in full
compliance with all applicable provisions of this Development Code and
the Municipal Code;

2) Shall be located within 30 feet of the entrance to the commercial structure
and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;

3) Shall not occupy parking spaces required by the primary use;

4) Shall occupy no more than 50 square feet of floor space per installation,
including any protective enclosure, and shall be no more than eight feet
in height;

5) Shall be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and
rustproof material;

6. Shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions, and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative;

   7. Shall have a sign area of a maximum of four square feet per machine,

   exclusive of operating instructions;

   8. Shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and litter-free condition on a daily basis;

   9. Operating hours shall be consistent with the operating hours of the primary use;

10. Shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if operating hours are between dusk and dawn; and

11. Shall maintain an adequate on-site refuse container for disposal of non- hazardous waste.

b. Small collection facilities that are required as Certified Recycling Centers by the California Public Resources Code or that are operated as drop boxes by valid non-profit organizations only, and which are located within applicable commercial and industrial zones shall be subject to a Development Permit, and comply with the following standards:

1) Shall be installed as an accessory use to an existing commercial use
which is in full compliance with all applicable provisions of this
Development Code and the Municipal Code;

2) Shall be no larger than 500 square feet and occupy no more than five
parking spaces not including space that will be periodically needed for
removal of materials or exchange of containers;

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3. Shall be set back at least 10 feet from any public right-of-way, and not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;

4. Shall accept only glass, metals, plastic containers, papers and reusable items;

5. Shall use no power-driven processing equipment except for reverse

vending machines;

6. Shall use containers that are constructed and maintained with durable

waterproof and rustproof material, covered when site is not attended, secured from unauthorized entry or removal of material, and shall be of a capacity sufficient to accommodate materials collected and collection schedule;

7. Shall store all recyclable material in the mobile unit vehicle and shall not leave materials outside of the unit when attendant is not present;

8. Shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner free of litter and any other undesirable materials, including mobile facilities;

9. Shall not exceed noise levels of 65 dBA as measured at the property line of adjacent residential land use districts;

10. Attended facilities shall not be located within 100 feet of any residential land use district;

11. Collection containers, site fencing, and signage shall be of such color and design so as to be compatible with and to harmonize with the surrounding uses and neighborhood;

12. Containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material which may be deposited; the facility shall be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation and display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling enclosure of containers;

13. Signs may be provided as follows:

    a) Recycling facilities may have identification signs with a maximum of 15% per side of a structure or 16 square feet, whichever is greater. In the case of a wheeled facility, the side will be measured from the ground to the top of the container;

    b) Signs shall be consistent with the character of their location; and

    c) Directional signs, consistent with Chapter 19.22 (Sign Standards), bearing no advertising message may be installed with the approval of the Director if found necessary to facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way. II-19.06-66 June 2024

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14) The facility shall not impair the landscaping required by Chapter 19.28
(Landscaping Standards) for any concurrent use;

15) No additional parking space shall be required for customers of a small
collection facility located at the established parking lot of the primary
use. One space will be provided for the attendant, if needed;

16) Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other
vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be
present;

17) Occupation of parking spaces by the facility and by the attendant shall
not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required
for the primary use unless all of the following conditions exist:

a) A parking study shows that existing parking capacity is not already
fully utilized during the time the recycling facility will be on the
site; and

b) The permit shall be reviewed at the end of 18 months.

18) Small collection facilities shall not be 24 hour operations;

19) Small collection facilities may be subject to landscaping and/or screening
as determined by the review authority; and

20) Shall maintain adequate refuse containers for the disposal of non-
hazardous waste.

c. A large collection facility which is larger than 500 square feet, or on a separate parcel not accessory to a "primary" use, which has a permanent structure is permitted in the commercial, and industrial zones, subject to a Conditional Use Permit, and the following standards:

1) The facility does not abut a parcel designated or planned for residential
use;

2) The facility shall be screened from the public right-of-way, within an
enclosed structure;

3. Structure setbacks and landscape requirements shall be those provided for the land use district in which the facility is located;

   4. All exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers which are

   covered, secured, and maintained in good condition. Outdoor storage
   shall be screened by a six-foot, solid decorative masonry wall. No
   storage, excluding truck trailers shall be visible above the height of the
   wall. No outdoor storage shall be permitted in the land use districts;
   which do not permit outdoor storage.

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5) The site shall be maintained clean, sanitary and free of litter and any other
undesirable materials, and will be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis;
6) Space shall be provided on site for six vehicles to circulate and to deposit
recyclable materials;

7) Four parking spaces for employees plus one parking space for each
commercial vehicle operated by the recycling facility shall be provided
on-site;

8) Noise levels shall not exceed 65 dBA as measured at the property line of
adjacent residential land use districts;

9) If the facility is located within 500 feet of property designated, or planned
for residential use, it shall not be in operation between 7:00 P.M. and 7:00
A.M.;

10) Any containers provided for after hours donation of recyclable materials
shall be at least 50 feet from any residential land use district, permanently
located, of sturdy rustproof construction, and shall have sufficient
capacity to accommodate materials collected and be secure from
unauthorized entry or removal of materials;

11) Donation areas shall be kept free of litter and any other undesirable
material and the containers will be clearly marked to identify the type of
material that may be deposited. The facility shall display a notice stating
that no material shall be left outside the recycling containers;

12) The facility shall be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the
facility operator and the hours of operation; identification and informational
signs shall meet the standards of the land use district; and directional signs
bearing no advertising message may be installed with the approval of the
Director, if necessary to facilities traffic circulation; and

13) Adequate refuse containers for the disposal of non-hazardous waste shall
be permanently maintained on-site.

d. Light processing facilities and large processors shall be permitted in all industrial zones subject to a Conditional Use Permit, and shall comply with the following standards:

1) The facility shall not abut a residentially designated parcel;

2) In the CH or IE zones, processors shall operate within a completely
enclosed structure;

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4. A light processing facility shall be no larger than 45,000 square feet and shall have no more than an average of two outbound truck shipments of material per day and shall not shred, compact or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers;

5. Structure setbacks and landscaping requirements shall be those provided for the land use district in which the facility is located;

6. All exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers or enclosures

which are covered, secured and maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable materials shall be constructed of non- flammable material. No storage excluding truck trailers shall be visible above the height of the required walls;

7. The site shall be maintained in a clean manner and free of litter and any other undesirable material(s). Loose debris shall be collected on a daily basis and the site shall be secured from unauthorized entry and removal of materials when attendants are not present;

8. Space shall be provided on-site for the anticipated peak load of customers to circulate, park and deposit recyclable materials. If the facility is open to the public, a parking area shall be provided for a minimum of 10 customers at any one time;

9. One employee space shall be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the processing center;

10. Noise levels shall not exceed 65 dBA as measured at the property line of residential land use districts;

11. If the facility is located within 500 feet of property designated or planned for residential use, it shall not be in operation between 7:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. The facility shall be administered by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open;

12. Any containers provided for after-hours donation of recyclable materials shall be at least 100 feet from any residential land use district parcel, and shall be sturdy, rustproof construction, with sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected, and shall be secure from unauthorized entry or removal of materials;

13. Donation areas shall be kept free of litter and any other undesirable material. The containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited. The facility shall display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling containers;

14. Signs shall be installed pursuant to Chapter 19.22 (Sign Standards). Additionally, the facility shall be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation.

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15. No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odor above ambient level shall be detectable from adjacent residentially designated parcels; and

16. The facility shall maintain adequate on-site refuse containers for the disposal of non-hazardous waste.

e. Unattended Collection Box Standards: (MC 1430 11/7/16)

1) Physical Standards.

i. Unattended Collection Boxes shall not be more than eighty- two
(82) inches high, sixty (60) inches wide, and fifty (50) inches deep.

ii. Unattended Collection Boxes shall be fabricated from durable
metal and waterproof materials.

iii. Unattended Collection Boxes shall not be electrically or
hydraulically powered or mechanized.

iv. Unattended Collection Boxes shall not become a fixture of the site
and shall not be considered an improvement to real property.

v. Unattended Collection Boxes shall require one dedicated parking
spot for item drop-off and content retrieval.

vi. Unattended Collection Boxes shall contain an opening with a
tamper-restraint locking mechanism. Unattended Collection Boxes
shall be secured in such a manner that the contents may not be
accessed by anyone other than those responsible for the retrieval of
the boxes contents.

vii. Each Unattended Collection Box shall be maintained in good
condition and appearance, and free of structural damage, holes,
rust, graffiti, and chipping/peeling paint.

viii. Unattended Collection Boxes shall not overflow at any time.

ix. Items left next to or outside of the Unattended Collection Box shall
be considered a nuisance. Such nuisance may be the abated by the
City at the Permittee' s expense pursuant to San Bernardino
Municipal Code 8.30.

x. Permittee or Operator shall address all Unattended Collection Box
maintenance issues within twenty-four (24) hours of notice from
the City, including but not limited to graffiti, vandalism, and
structurally-damaged boxes.

xi. The Permittee or Operator shall inspect the Unattended Collection
Box a minimum of once per week to empty the contents of the

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Unattended Collection Box and address any existing maintenance issues.

xii. Operator and Permittee shall be responsible for disposing undesirable material or unwanted items in accordance with Municipal and State laws.

xiii. The name, address, telephone number, email address and web address of the Operator shall be displayed on the front of each Unattended Collection Box in two-inch type face letters.

xiv. Each Unattended Collection Box shall display its weekly pick up schedule. Pickup must be at least once a week as stated in this chapter.

xv. No other signage or advertisements shall be allowed on box.

xvi. Each Unattended Collection Box shall display the City of San Bernardino Business Permit number and a weatherproof copy of the permit granted pursuant to this chapter.

xvii. Each Unattended Collection Box shall display the phone number of a City hotline provided by the Director in legible type with each number at least two inches in height.

2. Locational Standards.

   i. Unattended Collection Boxes shall not be located in, encroach onto, or obstruct any of the following: a) Access to any parking b) Pedestrian pathways or alternate pathways provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act c) Emergency access or fire lanes d) Marked drive aisles or on-site vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation e) Landscaped areas f) Trash enclosures or access to trash enclosures g) Setback areas required by law, including, but not limited to, front setback areas and street setbacks h) Building exits II-19.06-71 June 2024 ii. Unattended Collection Boxes shall not be permitted on any unimproved parcel or where the principal use of land has been closed or unoccupied for more than thirty (30) consecutive days.

   iii. Unattended Collection Boxes shall be placed on a surface that is paved, level, and free of dust.

   iv. The location of the Unattended Collection Box shall not disrupt or impact any line-of-sight for pedestrians, bicyclists, or operators of motor vehicles.

   v. It shall be unlawful to locate any Unattended Collection Box less than 1,000 feet from the property line where another Unattended Collection Box is permitted.

   vi. Only one (1) Unattended Collection Box shall be allowed per each City-approved parcel.

   vii. Unattended Collection Boxes shall provide a minimum 100 foot setback from parcel line with properties that are residentially zoned or have existing residential uses.

3. Permits.

   i. It shall be unlawful and hereby declared a public nuisance for any person to place, operate, maintain or allow Unattended Collection Boxes on real property unless the property owner first obtains a permit pursuant to this chapter.

ii. The permit application shall be made on a form provided by the Director or his/her designee and shall include all of the following information:

a) The name, physical address, email address, and telephone
number of both the property owner and operator. Operator
shall also provide its organization's website address where
applicable.

b) The text of the disclosures that will be made on the
Unattended Collection Box as required by this Chapter.

c) The physical address of the property where the proposed
Unattended Collection Box will be located, a drawing
indicating the size of the Unattended Collection Box, and the
proposed location of the Unattended Collection Box on said
property.

iii. Each application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in
the amount to be established by resolution of the Mayor and

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Common Council. This fee shall be in addition to any fee or tax
imposed by the City pursuant to any other provision of this Code.

iv. All applications shall be filed with the Community Development
Department.

v. Within sixty (60) days of receiving a completed application, the
Community Development Department shall either issue a permit
or deny the issuance of a permit.

vi. Unattended Collection Boxes that existed prior to the enactment of
this chapter shall be subject to the same regulations herein.

vii. The Community Development Department shall not issue a permit
unless the applicant has submitted a complete and accurate
application accompanied by the applicable fee.

viii. When the Director denies an application, the Director shall provide
a written statement to the Property Owner indicating the reasons
for denial.

4. Term of Permit, Renewal of Permits.

   i. The permit year shall begin on January 1 each year and shall
   terminate on December 31 of the same calendar year. An annual
   permit issued between December 1 and December 31 of any year
   shall expire on December 31 of the following calendar year.

   ii. The permit shall be renewed annually. The application for renewal
   must be filed no later than thirty (30) days before permit expires.

   iii. Permittee may apply for permit renewal by submitting a renewal
   application and a non-refundable annual renewal fee to the Director
   before the expiration of a current permit. The annual renewal fee
   shall be in the amount set by resolution of the Mayor and Common
   Council.

   iv. The Director shall either approve or deny the renewal of a permit within sixty (60) days of receipt of the complete renewal application and payment of the renewal fee.

v. Prior to expiration of the permit, a Permittee may voluntarily cancel the permit by notifying the Director in writing of his or her intent to cancel the permit. The permit shall become void upon the Director' s receipt of a written notice of intent to cancel the Permit.

vi. If a permit expires and is not timely renewed, the Unattended
Collection Box must be removed from the property within ten (10)
days of the expiration of the permit.

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5. Revocation of Permit, Removal of Unpermitted Collection Boxes, Restitution of Fees.

   i. The Director shall have the right to revoke any permit issued here
   under for cause. Failure to comply with the provisions of this
   chapter or any other law shall constitute grounds for revocation of
   the permit. When the Director revokes a permit, the Director shall
   provide a written notification to the Permittee stating the specific
   grounds for revocation.

   ii. Upon revocation, the Unattended Collection Box shall be removed
   from the Permittee' s real property within thirty (30) days.

   iii. Upon revocation of a permit, a Permittee shall be prohibited from
   applying for a permit for a period of one calendar year.

6. Permits Nontransferable.

   i. Permits under this chapter are nontransferable. A Permittee shall
   not transfer, assign or convey such permit to another person. Any
   purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance of a permit issued
   under this chapter shall be considered null and void.

7. Appeals.

   i. When the Director denies a permit application or revokes an
   existing permit, the property owner may appeal the Director's
   determination to the Planning Commission within ten (10) days of
   the Director's decision. Appeals of the Director's determination
   must be made in writing with the Office of the City Clerk.

8. Liability.

   i. An Operator shall maintain a general liability insurance policy of a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for the duration of the operation of an Unattended Collection Box at each site, to cover any claims or losses due to the placement, operation, or maintenance of the Unattended Collection Box. Operator's failure to maintain the required insurance coverage shall be grounds for revocation of the permit.

9. Violation and Penalty.

   i. Any person who violates, causes, or allows another person to violate any provision of this ordinance is guilty of either an infraction or misdemeanor. Any person convicted of an infraction or misdemeanor under the provision of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine, imprisonment, or both, according to Chapter 1.12 of the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code. II-19.06-74 June 2024 ii. In addition to any other penalties provided in this section, up to $1,000.00 in Administrative Civil Penalties may be imposed for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of these regulations is committed, continued, permitted, or caused by such violator. iii. Nothing in this Chapter shall preclude the City from pursuing the remedies made applicable hereto elsewhere in this Municipal Code or under State law, including but not limited to, as applicable, revocation of permits, injunctive relief and removal of the Unattended Collection Boxes pursuant to Chapter 8.30 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code. iv. Pursuant to Government Code Section 38773, all unpaid expenses incurred by the City in connection with an action to 6 abate a public nuisance shall be a lien against the property on which it is maintained and a personal obligation against the property owner. 10) Severability. i. The provisions of this Chapter are severable, and, if any sentence, section or other part of this Chapter should be found to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

S. SALES AND PRODUCTION OF HANDICRAFT ITEMS

Facilities providing for the sales and production of handicraft items may be established
subject to Development Permit review and shall be constructed in the following manner:

1. The sales and production of handicraft items shall be permitted only on parcels
located within both the CR-2 zone and the Main Street Overlay.

2. The retail and service operations shall be contained within the main structure which
houses the primary use.

3. Retail and service operations shall occupy a minimum of 15% of the total building
square footage.

4. Accessory items not produced on site may be sold on the premises in addition to
those products manufactured, warehoused and/or assembled on the premises.

5. Outside storage of materials shall be prohibited. (MC 997 7/7/97)

T. SENIOR CITIZEN/CONGREGATE CARE HOUSING STANDARDS

Refer to Section 19.04.030(2)(Q).

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U. SERVICE STATION STANDARDS

Service stations are subject to a Conditional Use Permit and shall comply with the
following standards:

1. New service stations shall be permitted only at the intersections of major and
secondary arterials, and along major or secondary arterials with freeway off-ramps
within the Freeway Corridor Overlay zone. Stations within the Freeway Corridor
Overlay shall only be located at the intersection of the arterial with the freeway on-
and off-ramps or with streets forming the boundary of the Freeway Corridor Overlay
zone. A maximum of three service stations shall be permitted at each intersection,
or on each side of the freeway along a major or secondary arterial with a freeway off-
ramp within the Freeway Corridor Overlay zone, provided that at least one station
offers only non-petroleum alternative fuel. (MC 963 3/18/96; MC 1353 7/5/11; MC 1381
12/19/12)

2. A minimum street footage of 100 feet on each street shall be provided.
(MC 1400 5/5/14)

3. All activities and operations shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure,
except as follows:

a. The dispensing of petroleum products, water and air from pump islands.

b. The provision of emergency service of a minor nature.

c. The sale of items via vending machines which shall be placed next to the main
structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet, and which must be
screened from public view.

4. Pump islands shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from a street property line,
however, a canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to 10 feet
within this distance. Additionally, the cashier location shall provide direct visual
access to the pump islands and the vehicles parked adjacent to the islands.

5. The maximum number of points of ingress/egress to any one street shall be 2.

6. There shall be a minimum distance of 30 feet between curb cuts along a street
frontage.

7. No driveway may be located closer than 35 feet to the curb return.

8. The width of a driveway may not exceed 36 feet at the sidewalk.

9. On-site parking shall be provided at 1 space for each pump island, plus 1 space for
each service bay.

10. Outside storage of motor vehicles is prohibited.

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11. No vehicles may be parked on sidewalks, parkways, driveways or alleys.

12. No vehicle may be parked on the premises for the purpose of offering same for sale.

13. Landscaping shall comprise a minimum of 15% of the service station site area, exclusive of required setbacks, and shall be provided and permanently maintained according to the following regulations, as well as those contained in Chapter 19.28 (Landscaping Standards).

    a. A minimum five-foot wide (inside dimension), six-inch high planter area shall be provided along interior property lines, except for openings to facilitate vehicular circulation to adjacent properties. Where adjacent to a periphery wall, trees planted not more than 16 feet apart shall be included in the planter areas.

    b. A planter area of not less than 200 square feet shall be provided at the corner of 2 intersecting streets. Landscaping shall not exceed a height of 30 inches.

    c. A minimum of 50 square feet of planter area shall be located along those portions of the main structure fronting on a public street.

    d. Additional landscaping may be required to screen the service station from adjacent properties.

14. All on-site signage shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.22 (Sign Standards).

15. Openings of service bays shall not face public rights-of-way and shall be designed to minimize the visual intrusion onto adjoining properties.

16. No used or discarded automotive parts or equipment, or disabled, junked or wrecked vehicles may be located in any open area outside the main structure.

17. Every parcel with a structure shall have a trash receptacle on the premises. The trash receptacle shall comply with adopted Public Works Department standards and be of sufficient size to accommodate the trash generated. The receptacle(s) shall be screened from public view on at least three sides by a solid wall six feet in height and on the fourth side by a solid gate not less than five feet in height. The gate shall be maintained in working order and shall remain closed except when in use. The wall and gate shall be architecturally compatible with the surrounding structures.

18. All light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood shall be energy efficient, stationary and shielded or recessed within the roof canopy so that the service station shall be indirectly visible and light is deflected away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. Lighting shall not be of such a high intensity as to cause a traffic hazard or adversely affect adjoining properties. No luminaire shall be higher than 15 feet above finished grade. II-19.06-77 June 2024

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19. Where an existing service station adjoins property in a residential land use district, a six-foot high decorative masonry wall shall be constructed at the time the station requires a permit for the on-site improvement/modification. Materials, textures, colors and design of the wall shall be compatible with on-site development and adjoining properties. When the wall reaches the established front-yard setback line of a residentially designated lot abutting or directly across an alley from the service station, it shall decrease to a height of 30 inches.

    20. Restroom entrances viewable from adjacent properties or public rights-of-way shall be concealed from view by planters or decorative screening.

    21. Noise from bells or loudspeakers shall not be audible beyond the property line at any time.

    22. All parking, loading, circulation aisles, and pump island bay areas shall be constructed with (PCC) concrete.

V. SERVICE STATION CONVERSIONS

A structure originally constructed as a service station and which is proposed for conversion to another allowable use shall require upgrading and remodeling for such items as, but not limited to, removal of all gasoline appurtenances, removal of canopies, removal of pump islands, removal of gas tanks, removal of overhead doors, additional street improvements or modification of existing improvements to conform to access regulations, exterior remodeling, and any additional standards as required by this Development Code.

W. SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING, EXISTING

Additions, alterations and expansions to single-family units which legally existed in the commercial and industrial districts prior to June 3, 1991, shall comply with the RS, Residential Suburban, zone Standards. (MC 823 3/2/92)

X. SINGLE FAMILY/OFFICE CONVERSIONS (MC 818 2/6/92)

A structure originally constructed as a single family residence which is proposed for conversion to a low intensity office use shall require the following:

1. The building elevations and the landscaping between the front property line and the
building front shall be maintained in their residential character.

2. Parking shall be provided to the rear of the structure. Access may be permitted from
the original driveway if there is a minimum width of 10 feet.

3. Any trees with a trunk diameter greater than six inches shall be preserved. If it
becomes necessary to remove a tree with a trunk diameter greater than six inches,
each tree removed shall be replaced on a 2:1 ratio with 36-inch box trees.

4. If the rear property line abuts an alley, access to parking shall be provided from the
alley whenever possible.

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5. Where two or more single-family residences adjacent to one another are converted
to office uses, reciprocal access and parking may be required.

6. Parking spaces shall be provided as determined at project review. To the greatest extent possible, professional office parking requirements shall be met. Landscaping requirements may be reduced to provide adequate parking.

   7. Unattended tandem parking will be permitted if it is determined such parking would be appropriate and effectively used.

   8. Parking lot landscaping may be reduced to 5% of the parking area (plus setbacks) if it is deemed necessary in order to provide adequate parking spaces.

   9. Loading spaces are not required.

   10. A monument sign shall be permitted with the following standards:

       • Maximum height 4 feet. • Maximum area 16 square feet. • Minimum distance from property line 10 feet • No illumination shall be permitted.

   11. The structure shall be made to conform to the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code and the Uniform Building Code for commercial structures.

   12. Trash receptacles should be placed to the rear of the structure and screened from view. Location and size of receptacles will be determined at project review.

Y. SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) FACILITIES (MC 809 10/7/91)

Single Room Occupancy (SRO) facilities are subject to Conditional Use Permit review and
approval and shall conform to the following standards:

1. SROs shall not be located within 250 feet of a parcel which has a school for children,
adult bookstore or theater, or liquor store. (MC 878 6/7/93)

2. SROs shall be located within ¼ mile of a bus stop.

3. SROs shall comply with the following parking requirements: One space per full time
SRO employee at maximum shift and 1 per 10 occupants.

4. Secured bicycle or motorcycle spaces shall be provided at a ratio of one space per 10
occupants.

5. Any design of a SRO project shall coordinate with and complement the existing
architectural style and standards of the surrounding land uses and local community.
If a design theme has become established in an area, this should be reflected in the
design and scale of the SRO project.

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6. An unrestricted drop-off/pick-up/loading/temporary parking area shall be provided near a single entry located adjacent to front entry/desk area.

7. Exterior common areas and/or open courtyards should be provided throughout the project. If common areas are made available, these areas should be designed to provide passive open space with tables, chairs, planters, or small garden spaces to make these areas useful and functional for the residents. Exterior common areas, including parking areas, should be illuminated with a minimum of two footcandles by low pressure sodium lighting from dusk to dawn.

8. Each SRO unit shall be provided with the following minimum amenities:

a. Adequate heating and air conditioning. (Window air conditioning units are not permitted. Air conditioning units may be installed for each SRO unit as long as they are flush with the exterior wall surface.)

b. Kitchen sink with garbage disposal.

c. Counter top measuring a minimum of 12 inches deep and 24 inches wide.

d. Space and proper wiring for a microwave and small refrigerator. (These
appliances must be available for rent.)

e. Pre-wired for telephone and cable television.

f. Toilet and sink in a separate room that is a minimum of 20 square feet.

g. One bed space per person.

h. One closet per person.

i. One storage/desk arrangement per person.

j. Intercom system.

k. Lockable door, which is a minimum of 36 inches wide, opens inward, and has
a reprogrammable key card access from a secured enclosed interior hallway or
common area.

9. The maximum occupancy and minimum unit size (not including toilet compartments) shall be:

   1 person - 150 square feet. 2 persons - 175 square feet.

   The maximum unit size shall be 325 square feet.

10. Elevators shall be required on new SROs which are 3 stories or more in height.

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11. A full common kitchen facility shall be provided on each floor, if complete kitchens are not provided in each unit. Complete kitchen shall include a microwave, sink with garbage disposal, and refrigerator. Other cooking appliances or facilities shall be prohibited in each SRO unit, unless approved in writing by the management staff. (MC 878 6/7/93)

12. If complete bathrooms are not provided in each unit, shared showers shall be provided at a ratio of 1 per 7 occupants or fraction thereof on the same floor with interior lockable doors. These shall be directly accessible from indoor common areas or indoor hallways.

13. SRO facilities shall provide for 1 handicapped-accessible unit for every 25 units or fraction thereof for up to 100 units and 1 handicapped-accessible unit for every 40 units or fraction thereof for the number of units over 100.

14. At least 1 janitor closet and trash chute shall be provided on each floor.

15. Common laundry facilities shall be provided with 1 washer and 1 dryer for every 25 units or fraction thereof for up to 100 units and 1 washer and 1 dryer for every 50 units or fraction thereof for the number of units over 100. Keyed access for tenants only shall be provided. Defensible space concepts should be employed in the design and location of the laundry facility areas.

16. Common furnished and secured indoor space shall be provided at the following ratios:

    4.5 sq. ft. per 150 to 159 sq. ft. unit 4.0 sq. ft. per 160 to 169 sq. ft. unit 3.5 sq. ft. per 170 to 179 sq. ft. unit 3.0 sq. ft. per 180 and up sq. ft. unit

Common indoor space means all useable interior common areas not used for circulation or service facilities. Common indoor space includes lobby, recreation room or reading room.

17. Ingress and egress shall be strictly limited and monitored by the use of a front desk area which has a full view of the entry/lobby area, is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and has an operational outdoor entry intercom system with intercoms in each unit and common areas. Entrance into the hallways of common areas where individual units are located shall be regulated by the front desk clerk through the use of "buzz-in" doors. Each resident and guest must be cleared by the front desk clerk before entry is permitted. The required secondary egress areas shall also be alarmed and monitored. A notice shall be posted in the common indoor lobby area regarding contact procedures to investigate code compliance problems. At least 1 pay telephone, a drinking fountain and individual mail boxes shall be provided in the lobby/front desk area.

18. An adequately sized supply room shall be provided with adequate security control.

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19. SROs of any size shall be required to have fully automatic fire sprinkler systems with a central monitoring system, alarm and fire annunciator in compliance with Fire Department standards. A manual fire alarm system shall also be installed.

20. All provisions of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code must be complied with for hotels. However, reasonable equivalent alternatives to Fire and Building Code requirements may be utilized, if approval is obtained from the Chief Building Official and Fire Chief on a case-by-case, item-by-item basis.

21. Defensible space concepts should be employed in the design and location of SROs.

22. Interior hallways shall be brightly lit with at least 1 footcandle of lighting on the floor surface.

23. All lighting fixtures shall be vandal and graffiti resistant. All ground-floor exteriors and common areas, including hallways, elevators and shower facilities should be made graffiti resistant through the use of special paint, texturing, carpeting or other means as approved by the Police Department.

24. A Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval, or approval with modifications as part of the Conditional Use Permit. This Plan shall be comprehensive and shall contain provisions as recommended by the Director of the Department of Planning and Building Services and as adopted by the Planning Commission. The failure of the property owner to comply with the Management Plan may be grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit pursuant to San Bernardino Municipal Code Chapter 19.36.

25. Security provisions shall be provided in the following manner:

a. Video cameras equipped with infrared detectors must be strategically placed in all public areas including hallways, elevator entrances, lobby areas, garage areas, laundry areas, profit centers and other common areas, and monitored for internal security. The monitoring station may be at the front desk. In order to provide for adequate monitoring, the location and configuration of monitors is subject to review by the Police Department. NOTE: Infrared detectors are to activate a flashing light to help direct monitoring staff to a specific monitor and area of the facility.

b. Unit doors shall be equipped with interior locks and key card entrance systems
which shall be reprogrammable.

c. Common shower area doors accessible through hallways shall be equipped
with interior locks with access by a management master key. An emergency
call button or pull cord shall be provided.

d. Front entry areas shall allow for adequate visual access into the front
desk/lobby area by police from patrol cars.

II-19.06-82 June 2024 e. Each room and all common areas shall have operable windows, except for the
first floor which may be fixed, if a reasonable equivalent alternative is
approved by the Chief Building Official and Fire Chief.

f. Adequate measures shall be taken to provide for vehicle parking security
including limited secured access by electronic wrought iron security gates and
fencing or alternative materials compatible with the architectural style, night
lighting and video camera monitoring. Override devices for gates shall be
provided for the Police and Fire Department.

g. Pursuant to 19.06.030(2)(Y)(26) or (27), if "failure by management" has
occurred or violations of conditions of approval are found, then a private
security guard may be required to be provided on a 24 hours a day basis. The
security guard shall be fully uniformed, bonded, P.O.S.T. certified and licensed
by the State to bear firearms.

h. Valid photo identification shall be required as a condition of registration. A
valid photo identification is a state or official driver's license, a military
identification card, an official state identification card or a San Bernardino
Police Department registration card. Management shall post in the registration
area signs declaring that photo identification is required for tenants and a valid
identification for their guests (photo identification is not required, unless the
guest is staying overnight), and that the registration information will be
presented to the Police Department upon demand.

i. Management is to keep and maintain complete and accurate tenant registration
cards in duplicate, including photocopies of required photo identification.
Registration information shall include the name of the occupant, unit number,
rental rate, vehicle type and vehicle license number. The duplicate copies of
the registration cards shall be taken to the San Bernardino Police Department
weekly. Registration information shall be provided to the Police Department
upon demand.

26. A condition of approval of a SRO facility shall be in compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 5.82 (Business Permit Regulation's). A SRO facility with excessive drug or prostitution arrests may be brought before the Police Commission for review, with notice of that review meeting being sent to the SRO facility owner. If the Police Commission determines that a "failure by management" has occurred, in that a finding is made that excessive drug or prostitution arrests are occurring at the SRO facility, the Operators Permit issued to the SRO facility may be revoked pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 5.82. Further operation of the SRO facility shall not occur without first processing and obtaining approval for a new Operators Permit.

27. Condition compliance inspections by the City may be made on an annual basis, and the costs of such inspections, up to $5,000.00 adjusted annually for inflation, shall be paid by the SRO facility operator. Any violation(s) of the conditions of approval, municipal codes, or state or federal laws or regulations pertaining to SRO facilities, as they exist at the time of the inspection, shall be corrected within the time period(s) specified in the notice of violation. If the Director makes a finding that the

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    Use Permit and Operators Permit for the SRO facility may be revoked pursuant to
    the provisions in Chapter 19.36 and 5.82 of the Municipal Code.

28. The maximum number of SRO units to be brought into service within the City of San Bernardino after the effective date of the Development Code, shall be the number that accommodates 500 occupants. Prior to any proposed amendments to these SRO standards or to an increase in the maximum number of SRO units in service, the Department of Planning and Building Services shall present a report to the City Council with the following information: the number and location of permitted SRO projects, the number and capacity of existing SRO units, the average occupancy rate, the rent levels, the average number of vehicles per resident, and the perceived adequacies or deficiencies of the management services provided in the SRO facilities.

    29. Existing motels, hotels or apartments shall not be permitted to convert to SROs. (MC 878 6/7/93)

Z. SOCIAL SERVICES USES/CENTERS

Refer to Section 19.04.030(2)(T). (MC 1106 11/1/01)

AA. HOTELS, MOTELS, B&BS, AND EXTENDED LODGING FACILITIES (MC 1126 7/4/02; MC 1381 12/19/12)

1. Hotels, Motels and Bed & Breakfast Inns (B&Bs) are allowed in the CG-1, CG-2,
CR-2, CR-3, and CCS-1 zones. Extended Lodging Facilities are allowed in the CR-
2 and CR-3 zones.

2. All Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfast Inns (B&Bs), and Extended Lodging Facilities
are subject to a Conditional Use Permit and shall comply with the following
standards in addition to any conditions imposed by the Planning Commission.
a. Hotels and Extended Lodging Facilities shall provide guestrooms with
voicemail, dataports, desk, laundry facilities, color television, alarm clock or
wake up service. Hotels and Extended Lodging Facilities shall also make irons
and ironing boards available to guests upon request. Motels shall provide
guestrooms with voicemail, desk, color television, and alarm clock or wake up
service.

b. The minimum lot size for a Hotel or Extended Lodging Facilities shall be one (1)
acre, with a minimum of 100 rooms. The minimum room size for Hotels and
Extended Lodging Facilities shall be 300 square feet. There shall be a minimum
of 25 square feet per guestroom of meeting space for full service Hotels.

c. Hotels and Extended Lodging Facilities shall include at least one recreational
facility, such as a pool, whirlpool/spa, or fitness room. Motels shall provide a
pool.

II-19.06-84 June 2024 d. A restaurant shall be provided for full service Hotels and a guest courtesy
lounge (for snacks including vending machines) shall be provided for limited
service Hotels and Extended Lodging Facilities.

e. Extended Lodging Facilities shall provide a 24-hour per day on-site supervisor, as designated by the owner/operator.

f. Hotels and Extended Lodging Facilities shall provide interior access to rooms.
Motels can have access from walkways or the parking lot.

3. An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Hotel, Motel, or Extended Lodging Facility shall be accompanied by a report with the following information.

   a. Number of Hotel, Motel, and Extended Lodging Facility rooms available in the City;

   b. Current rates structure of existing facilities in the City and/or the adjacent areas;

   c. Proposed rate structure, including term (daily, weekly, etc.).

4. Kitchens, kitchenettes and other cooking facilities shall not be permitted with Hotel or Motel units except the manager’s unit. Kitchens, kitchenettes or other cooking facilities may be permitted within Extended Lodging Facilities.

5. Housekeeping services including cleaning and linen service shall be made available daily to each guestroom, at the option of the guest.

6. Leases and rental agreements of any duration are prohibited.

7. Hotels, Motels, and Extended Lodging Facilities cannot be used for a mailing address, voter registration, school registration, or listed for a personal phone number.

8. No existing Hotels or Motels can be converted to an Extended Lodging Facility.

9. Hotels, Motels, and Extended Lodging Facilities cannot be used for long-term

occupancy for uses and facilities such as apartments, care facilities, boarding houses, and other similar uses and facilities, etc.

10. Hotels may have a maximum continuous length of stay of fourteen (14) days with a five-day interruption required before commencement of each such subsequent stay.

11. Motels may have a maximum continuous length of stay of fourteen (14) days with a five-day interruption required before commencement of each such subsequent stay.

12. Extended Lodging Facilities may have a maximum continuous length of stays as follows:

    II-19.06-85 June 2024 a. One hundred (100) % of the total guest rooms in the facility may be occupied
    by guests having a maximum length of stay of up to 30 days with a five-day
    interruption required before commencement of each such subsequent stay.

    b. Fifteen (15) % of the total guest rooms in the facility may be occupied by guests
    having a maximum continuous length of stay of up to 90 days with a five-day
    interruption required before commencement of each such subsequent stay.
    c. Five (5) % of the total guest rooms in the facility may be occupied by guests
    having a maximum continuous length of stay of up to 180 days with a five-day
    interruption required before commencement of each such subsequent stay.

    d. Four (4) % of the total guest rooms in the facility may be occupied by guests
    having a maximum continuous length of stay of up to 270 days with a five-day
    interruption required before commencement of each such subsequent stay.

    e. Two (2) % of the total guestrooms in the facility will be unlimited as to length
    of stay.

    13. No Hotel, Motel, or Extended Lodging Facility shall solicit or accept advance
    payment for more than seven (7) days lodging.

    14. Compliance with the foregoing limitations will be determined on a year-to-year
    basis, based on average guest length of stay throughout each twelve (12) month
    period of operation on the applicable Extended Lodging Facility.

    15. Operators of Hotels, Motels, and Extended Lodging Facilities shall provide the City
    with rental receipts, and related, pertinent information, within 3 days after request by
    any City official.

    16. All of the provisions of this section of the Development Code Amendment, and
    applicable conditions of approval, shall be written in to the deed and recorded, prior
    to the issuance of a grading permit.

All uses shall be subject to the applicable regulations of this Development Code, including, but not limited to Article IV, Administration provisions.

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