Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code Part 1 General Provisions

In order to provide for the orderly development of the city and for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the city is hereby divided into land use zone districts, hereafter referred to as zones or zone districts, which shall be known by the following zone symbols and designations:

('64 Code, § 20.00; Am. Ord. 358, passed 7-10-69; Am. Ord. 367, passed 12-11-69; Am. Ord. 700, passed 9-11-86; Am. Ord. 1131, passed 9-5-23)

Except as provided in this chapter, no building or structure shall be constructed, erected, enlarged, altered, reconstructed, moved or relocated, nor shall any existing building, structure or land be used for any purpose except as specifically permitted in the zone in which such building, structure or land is located and in accordance with all provisions of this chapter.

('64 Code, § 21.00)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 10.97

(A) When a use is not specifically listed in any of the zones, the Planning Commission may, after study and deliberation, determine the proper zone classification for said use. The Commission's decision shall be based on a study of said use and on a finding that the following conditions apply:

(1) That said use is definitely similar to other uses permitted in the zone within which it is proposed to be located; and

(2) That said use and its operation are compatible with and potentially not more detrimental or obnoxious than uses listed in the same zone.

(B) The Planning Commission's findings shall be set forth in a resolution and said resolution shall contain the facts and reasons for said findings.

('64 Code, § 22.00; Am. Ord. 358, passed 7-10-69; Am. Ord. 501, passed 6-24-75)

The designations, locations and boundaries of the various zones are set forth on the "official zoning map" of the city which comprises § 155.004 of this chapter.

('64 Code, § 23.00)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown on the zoning map, the following shall apply:

(A) A street, alley, railroad right-of-way, watercourse channel or other right-of-way included on the official zoning map, unless otherwise indicated, shall be included within the zone of adjoining property.

(B) Where such street, alley, railroad right-of-way, watercourse or other right-of-way serves as a boundary between two or more different zones, the centerline of said right-of-way shall be considered the zone boundary.

(C) Where uncertainty exists, the Commission shall, by written decision, determine the location of the zone boundary.

(D) In the event that a vacated street, alley, or other right-of-way was the boundary between two or more zones prior to its being vacated, the new zone boundary shall be at the new property line. Where said vacation does not involve the establishment of a new property line, said zone boundary shall be fixed by written decision of the Commission.

('64 Code, § 23.01)

All amendments and changes to the official zoning map adopted according to the provisions of this chapter shall be considered a part of this chapter and of the official zoning map at the time of the effective date of all said amendments and changes. The City Council may, from time to time, order revision of the official zoning map so as to include all changes to date. No changes shall be made upon said zoning map which have not been officially adopted according to the provisions of this chapter. The revised map shall become the official zoning map of the city and replace the original map.

('64 Code, § 23.02)

Areas annexed to the city shall be classified in the same zone as the land was classified immediately prior to annexation. If such zone does not exist in this chapter, the Planning Commission shall be authorized to determine the nearest comparable zone, and the land shall be zoned in said nearest comparable zone. The official zoning map shall be amended to indicate the zoning immediately upon annexation to the city. This section shall not be construed to limit the authority of the city to rezone areas annexed to the city, nor shall it be construed to limit the right of any property owner to request rezoning of properties being annexed to the city.

('64 Code, § 24.00)

Any petition for annexation to the city may also contain a request for rezoning of the subject area in the event that the property is annexed to the city. Such requests shall be submitted to the City Council and accompanied by a petition, filing fee, maps and other data required for a change of zone as set forth in this chapter, unless the City Council shall specifically waive this requirement. The Council shall then refer the matter to the Planning Commission for its study and report.

('64 Code, § 24.01)

The Planning Commission shall conduct the necessary public hearing on the requested change of zone in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Upon conclusion of the public hearing and after its study and investigation of the matter, the Planning Commission shall recommend to the City Council the proper zone classification for the area being annexed. The Commission may also recommend any improvements that may be needed in order to make the area suitable for a particular zone classification.

('64 Code, § 24.02)

The City Council may, if it so desires, hold the required public hearing on any change of zone that has been recommended by the Planning Commission prior to completion of the annexation proceedings. However, the ordinance embodying any change of zone shall not be adopted until the annexation has been completed in accordance with the requirements of state law.

('64 Code, § 24.03)