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Chapter 20.45 — SP-3 TOWN CENTER WEST SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT

Signal Hill Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Signal Hill

20.45.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a town center west specific plan district to guide the orderly development and improvement in accordance with the town center west specific plan of that portion of the city which is designated SP-3 in the official zoning map of the city. The preparation and adoption of a specific plan are authorized by Chapter 3, Article 8 of the State Planning and Zoning Law. The town center west specific plan replaces the usual development otherwise applicable to the property within the SP-3 district and serves as a basis for the city to consider and act upon more detailed development proposals prepared by landowners, developers and general agencies. The town center west specific plan provides for integrated commercial development consistent with general plan objectives, policies and programs.

(Ord. 84-11-936 § (part))

20.45.020 Adoption of SP-3 town center west specific plan.

There is adopted town center west specific plan, the text of which is set forth in the document entitled "Town Center West Specific Plan" attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter, which is incorporated herein by reference. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all property shown on the official zoning map within SP-3, town center west specific plan district.

(Ord. 84-11-936 § 1 (part))

20.45.030 Property development and other standards.

A. All property within the SP-3 town center west specific plan district shall be developed and maintained in accordance with all policies, requirements, regulations and provisions set forth in the town center west specific plan.

  • B. Pay phones and vending machines shall be subject to the following criteria:
  1. Pay phones and vending machines must be located behind the required front and side setbacks located adjacent to streets.

  2. Pay phones and vending machines shall not encroach, nor project into driveways, required off-street parking stalls or pedestrian pathways.

  3. Prior to the installation of a pay phone or vending machine, the applicant shall: (a) obtain approval of a site plan pursuant to Chapter 20.52; (b) obtain a building permit (when applicable); and (c) pay fees as established by the city council by resolution and may be adjusted from time to time.

  4. Failure to obtain a permit shall cause a double fee to be imposed pursuant to Uniform Building Code Section 15.02.060 as established by resolution and may be adjusted from time to time.

  5. Pay phones and vending machines shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and have adequate lighting to create a safe environment and not create glare onto adjacent properties.

  6. Pay phones and vending machines shall not have overhead wiring or exposed conduit.

  7. Prior to installation, pay phones and vending machines shall require approval by the planning department to assure that the location does not interfere with public access, is in a safe and secure location, provides convenient access, will not create an excessive number of such machines, and will not create any conditions of public nuisance.

  8. Pay phones and vending machines and all areas surrounding said machines shall be kept in a clean and orderly manner by the owner or tenant of the property upon which the phone or machine is located. (Ord. 98-12-1243 § 3 (part); Ord. 84-11-936 § 1 (part))

20.45.035 Landscape materials and turf replacement.

A. Maximum Allowed Hardscape. Hardscape in front and street side setbacks is limited to driveways and walkways only (hardscape includes paved materials, both permeable and non-permeable). The remaining area shall be landscaped and maintained.

  • B. Turf in New Development. Turf in new development is subject to Chapter 13.10.

  • C. Turf replacement.

  1. Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on
  • site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.
  1. Turf replacement in landscape areas of twenty-five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10.
  • (Ord. 2015-11-1481 § 10)

20.45.040 Prohibited uses.

The following uses shall be prohibited.

  • A. Commercial marijuana activity.

  • (Ord. 2017-11-1497 § 9; Ord. 2016-01-1484 § 7)

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Contents — Signal Hill Zoning Code
Signal Hill Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 20.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 20.04 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 20.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
  4. Chapter 20.08 — GENERAL CONDITIONS
  5. Chapter 20.09 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION
  6. Chapter 20.10 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 20.14 — PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
  8. Chapter 20.16 — PD-2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  9. Chapter 20.20 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
  10. Chapter 20.21 — ORANGE AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT
  11. Chapter 20.22 — STORAGE YARDS AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
  12. Chapter 20.23 — TRUCKING YARD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  13. Chapter 20.24 — AUTO CENTER ACCESSORY USES
  14. Chapter 20.25 — SP-25 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES A…
  15. Chapter 20.26 — SP-23 HERITAGE SQUARE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRIC…
  16. Chapter 20.27 — SP-22 SUMMERLAND RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  17. Chapter 20.28 — SP-21 THE COURTYARD SPECIFIC PLAN
  18. Chapter 20.29 — SP-20 FREEMAN HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  19. Chapter 20.30 — SP-10 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
  20. Chapter 20.31 — SP-11 CRESCENT HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT SPECI…
  21. Chapter 20.32 — SP-12 GATEWAY CENTER NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN
  22. Chapter 20.33 — SP-13 CHERRY AVENUE CORRIDOR RESIDENTIAL SPECI…
  23. Chapter 20.34 — SP-14 HATHAWAY RIDGE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  24. Chapter 20.35 — SP-15 CITYVIEW RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  25. Chapter 20.36 — SP-16 VILLAGIO RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  26. Chapter 20.37 — SP-17 CRESCENT SQUARE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  27. Chapter 20.38 — SP-18 PACIFICWALK RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  28. Chapter 20.39 — SP-19 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  29. Chapter 20.40 — SP-1 TOWN CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN
  30. Chapter 20.41 — SP-7 SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING SPECIFIC PLAN
  31. Chapter 20.42 — SP-2 HILLTOP SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
  32. Chapter 20.43 — SP-8 SIGNAL HILL VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
  33. Chapter 20.44 — SP-9 BIXBY RIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
  34. Chapter 20.45 — SP-3 TOWN CENTER WEST SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
  35. Chapter 20.46 — SP-24 TOWN CENTER NORTHWEST SPECIFIC PLAN
  36. Chapter 20.47 — SP-4 AUTO CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
  37. Chapter 20.48 — SP-5 CALIFORNIA CROWN SPECIFIC PLAN
  38. Chapter 20.49 — SP-6 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN
  39. Chapter 20.50 — CONDOMINIUMS
  40. Chapter 20.51 — TENNIS COURT AND SIMILAR RECREATIONAL COURT RE…
  41. Chapter 20.52 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
  42. Chapter 20.56 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
  43. Chapter 20.57 — HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
  44. Chapter 20.58 — SIGNS
  45. Chapter 20.64 — USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  46. Chapter 20.65 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE
  47. Chapter 20.66 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  48. Chapter 20.70 — OFF-STREET PARKING
  49. Chapter 20.72 — OFFICIAL PLAN LINES
  50. Chapter 20.80 — CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
  51. Chapter 20.82 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS, AND USES
  52. Chapter 20.84 — VARIANCES
  53. Chapter 20.86 — AMENDMENTS
  54. Chapter 20.88 — FILING FEES
  55. Chapter 20.98 — PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS

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