Article I — COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICTS

SECTION:

9-1I-1: Commercial District Designations

9-1I-2: Commercial Land Uses And Permit Requirements

9-1I-3: Commercial Development Standards

9-1I-4: Commercial Design Review

9-1I-5: Commercial Design Standards

A. Neighborhood Commercial: The intent of the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District is to provide small-scale retail and service uses for nearby residential areas. Dimensional requirements and design standards of the NC district are intended to promote compatibility with surrounding residential areas and accommodate pedestrian use and access. Strip commercial development, designed primarily to accommodate vehicular access and parking, and development that is insensitive or incompatible with the scale and character of the surrounding residential areas, is discouraged in this district.

B. Downtown Core: The intent of the Downtown Core (DC) District is to establish a thriving pedestrian-oriented commercial and mixed-use district, which concentrates comparative shopping and service opportunities in a centrally located area along Las Tunas Drive. Buildings will be located close to the street with vehicle access and driveways discouraged on Las Tunas Drive.

C. Las Tunas Commercial: The intent of the Las Tunas (LTC) District is to promote a mix of uses supportive to Temple City residents and to support the Downtown Core. The district would include medical and professional offices, personal services, and retail. The form and use of development is compatible with the Downtown Core (DC) District but allows for buildings to be set back from the street to provide landscaping and public space. (Ord. 19-1036)

A. Permit Requirements: Table 9-1I-1 provides the name of the permit, and location of procedure for the permit, for each land use in Table 9-1I-2.

Table 9-1I-1

Permit Requirement Labels for Table 9-1I-2

B. Standards For All Commercial Zoning District Land Uses: A conditional use permit consistent with Article C of the Zoning Code shall apply to any land uses in any commercial zoning district that include one (1) or more of the following:

1. Any land use with a drive through.

2. Any land use with hours of operation past 10:00 p.m. or before 6:00 a.m.

3. Any land use that includes live entertainment.

• C. Standards For Specific Land Uses in Commercial Zoning Districts: Where the last column in Table 9-1I-2

includes an Additional Use Requirement Code Reference, the requirements of the referenced section shall apply to the use in addition to all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.

Table 9-1I-2

(Ord. 19-1036; amd. Ord. 20-1047; Ord. 21-1056; Ord. 22-1060)

A. Commercial Development Standards:

Table 9-1I-3

Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Zone Districts

1 Maximum front yard setbacks.

2 5-foot setback required if the side of the commercial property shares a property line with a residential-zoned property.

3 15-foot rear setback required if rear of the commercial property shares a property line with a residential-zoned property.

4 No portion of a building may exceed two stories and 30 feet within 20 feet of an R-zone.

5 Commercial Unit: No commercial unit shall contain less than eight hundred (800) square feet of floor area.

B. Commercial Property Development Standards:

1. Street Frontage Requirements:

a. Minimum Street Frontage: The minimum street frontage for any building or tenant in the DC and LTC Zone is twenty-five feet (25').

b. Storefront Appearance: New buildings in the LTC or DC that are more than fifty feet (50') in width shall be developed in such a way as to appear as individual storefronts not exceeding fifty feet (50') in width. The

differentiation will be achieved through means including, but not limited to (a) incorporating different architectural styles, (b) using a variety of design elements (for example windows, doors, pop-outs, recesses, wing walls, awnings, canopies, and parapets) (c) using different building materials and colors, and (d) using different sign designs, materials, colors, and illumination.

c. Storefront Must Face the Street: Buildings that have parking in the rear, including public parking areas, must not be subdivided so as to create one tenant space that faces the parking area in the rear and a separate tenant space on the public street.

2. Depth of Non-Residential Tenant Spaces: New, non-residential tenant spaces must have a minimum useable depth of forty feet (40') along sixty percent (60%) of the length of the building frontage and in no case be less than twenty feet (20') in depth. On a corner lot where storefronts and commercial uses are required, storefronts and commercial spaces shall turn and wrap around the corner for a minimum length of twenty feet (20'). Where storefronts and useable commercial space are not required, storefronts and commercial uses at the ground floor shall have a minimum depth of twenty feet (20').

3. Minimum Non-Residential Unit Size: The minimum size of a new non-residential tenant space is eight hundred (800) square feet. The minimum width of a new, non-residential tenant space is 25 feet. These requirements apply to units previously subdivided.

4. Screening of Equipment, Refuse Storage and Loading Areas:

a. Exterior Storage Areas, Loading Docks, Loading Areas: All exterior storage areas, loading docks, and loading areas shall be screened from view by a solid fence, wall or mature landscaped materials whenever possible. When screening of loading docks and loading areas is not possible, the facilities shall be integrated into the overall design of the building.

b. Mechanical Equipment And Duct Work: All ground and rooftop mechanical equipment, including dish antennas, shall be placed behind a permanent parapet wall and shall be completely screened from all ground level view. No mechanical equipment shall be exposed on the wall surface of a building. Gutters and downspouts are not to project from the vertical surface of the building. Vents, louvres, exposed flashing, tanks, stacks, overhead doors, rolling and “man” service doors are to be treated in a manner consistent with the color scheme of the building. Screening shall be as high as the highest portion of the equipment or ducting and shall be permanently maintained. c. All mechanical heating, air conditioning, refrigeration or similar devices, will be screened and shall be operated and maintained in such a manner as to meet the General Sound Level Standards of Section 9-1P-3 of this zoning code, and prevent smoke, dust, etc., from crossing the property line shared with the R zoned properties.

d. Refuse Storage: Within parking district areas, businesses shall utilize the common trash enclosure areas unless specifically permitted to do otherwise by the planning commission. All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse containers shall be screened on all sides from public view by a minimum six foot (6') high concrete, or masonry decorative block wall, and the opening provided with a gate of a durable wood or comparable material. Refuse storage areas shall be so located as to be easily accessible for trash pick-up.

5. Landscaping, Lighting and Pedestrian Areas:

a. Landscaping: All areas not utilized for building area and/or parking/circulation will be improved with landscaping and improved pedestrian surfaces. A minimum of five percent (5%) of the site shall be landscaped.

(1) Landscaping shall consist of a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover with careful consideration given to the eventual size and spread, susceptibility to disease and pests, durability, and adaptability to existing soil and climatic conditions.

(2) A landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted for the review and approval of the planning manager. All planted areas shall be surrounded by a concrete curb six inches (6") above final grade or above asphalt level of the

parking lot. However, when such planted areas are adjacent to a concrete sidewalk, masonry wall or a building, a raised concrete curb need not be provided in the adjacent area.

b. Lighting: Lighting shall be provided in all parking areas, including loading and storage areas. Lighting shall be energy-efficient and shielded or recessed so that direct glare and reflections are confined with the boundaries of the site and shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties, particularly adjacent R zoned properties.

(1) When lighting for new or rehabilitated parking facilities are proposed, a lighting plan shall be prepared and submitted to the Director for approval. The lighting plan shall provide sufficient information to examine the degree to which exterior night lighting affects an adjacent street, property owner or community. Such plan shall consider the light source, level of illumination, hours of illumination and need for illumination in relation to the effects of the lighting on adjacent streets, and property owners. For uniformity in lighting and prevention of shadows, an average horizontal luminance level of two (2) foot-candles with a 4:1 uniformity ratio over the surface parking area shall be used.

(2) A photometric plan shall depict the anticipated light levels generated by all exterior lights across the site and ten feet (10') beyond the property lines. The standard for which the measurement is taken will be from the property line as measured at six feet in height or above any boundary wall, whichever is higher. In no case shall the lighting measurement exceed 0.5 foot-candles. (Ord. 19-1036; amd. Ord. 22-1060)

Exterior Design Review for New Buildings, Additions or Expansions: Required Design Criteria: Buildings, additions, or expansions which result in the addition of one hundred square feet or more of floor area will be subject to review and approval by the director consistent with the requirements shown in Table 9-1N-4. The director will review plans to ensure they are in accordance with the design guidelines as adopted by the planning commission and city council. (Ord. 19-1036)

A. Exterior Design Review For New Building, Additions Or Expansions: Required Design Criteria: Buildings, additions, or expansions which result in the addition of one hundred (100) square feet or more of floor area shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission consistent with the requirements shown in Table 9-1I-4. The planning commission shall review plans to ensure they are in accordance with the design guidelines as adopted by the planning commission and city council.

Table 9-1I-4

trash receptacles screened from view.)

A = Applicable N/A = Not Applicable

(Ord. 19-1036)

ARTICLE J. INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICT

SECTION:

• 9-1J-1: Industrial Designation

• 9-1J-2: Industrial Uses And Permit Requirements

• 9-1J-3: Industrial Development Standards

• 9-1J-4: Industrial Design Review

• 9-1J-5: Industrial Design Standards

The intent of the Industrial (IN) Zone District is to permit the manufacture of goods, conduct of research, analytical businesses, professional services, technology, telecommunications, and distribution of products. (Ord. 19-1036)

A. Permit Requirements: Table 9-1J-1 provides the name of the permit, and location of procedure for the permit, for each land use shown in Table 9-1J-2.

Table 9-1J-1

Permit Requirement Labels for Table 9-1J-2

B. Standards for Industrial Zone Land Uses: A conditional use permit consistent with Article C of this Zoning Code will apply to any land uses in industrial zoning districts that include one (1) or more of the following:

1. Any land use with a drive through.

2. Any land use with hours of operation past 10:00 p.m. or before 6:00 a.m.

3. Any land use that includes live entertainment, except as otherwise provided for in the municipal code.

4. Any land use that will require outside storage or operation.

• C. Standards for Specific Land Uses in Industrial Zones: Where the last column in Table 9-1J-2 includes an

Additional Use Requirement Code Reference, the requirements of the referenced section will apply to the use in addition to all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.

D. Site Plan: A site plan will be required prior to the issuance of a building permit, or a certificate of occupancy, if no building permit is required, for the development of any I zone property which is required to comply with the special development standards as hereinabove set forth.

Table 9-1J-2

Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Industrial Zone District

(Ord. 19-1036; amd. Ord. 21-1056; Ord. 22-1060; Ord. 25-1081 U ; Ord. 25-1082, 9-2-2025)

A. Industrial Development Standards:

Table 9-1J-3

Development Standards for Industrial Zone District

B. Industrial Property Development Standards: When any lot in the I zone fronts on a street, the opposite side of which is zoned for R purposes, or abuts any R zoned property, the following standards will be observed in the construction and maintenance of buildings, structures and uses to be located thereon:

1. Minimum Non-Residential Unit Size: The minimum size of a new non-residential tenant space is eight hundred (800) square feet. The minimum width of a new, non-residential tenant space is 25 feet. These requirements apply to units previously subdivided.

2. Screening of Equipment, Refuse Storage and Loading Areas:

• a. Exterior storage areas, loading docks, loading areas: All exterior storage areas, loading docks, and loading areas will be screened from view by a solid fence, wall or mature landscaped materials.

b. Mechanical equipment and duct work: All ground and rooftop mechanical equipment, including dish antennas, will be placed behind a permanent parapet wall and will be completely screened from all ground level view. No mechanical equipment will be exposed on the wall surface of a building. Gutters and downspouts are not to project from the vertical surface of the building. Vents, louvres, exposed flashing, tanks, stacks, overhead doors, rolling and "man" service doors are to be integrated into the architecture of the building. Screening will be as high as the highest portion of the equipment or ducting and will be permanently maintained.

c. All mechanical heating, air conditioning, refrigeration or similar devices, maintained and operated on the exterior of buildings located in the I Zone, will be screened and will be operated and maintained in such a manner as to meet the General Sound Level Standards of Section 9-1P-3 of this zoning code, and prevent smoke, dust, etc., from crossing the property line shared with the R zoned properties.

echanical heating, air conditioning, refrigeration or similar devices, maintained and operated on the exterior of buildings located in the I Zone, will be screened and will be operated and maintained in such a manner as to meet the General Sound Level Standards of Section 9-1P-3 of this zoning code, and prevent smoke, dust, etc., from crossing the property line shared with the R zoned properties.

d. Refuse Storage: All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse containers will be screened on all sides from public view by a minimum six-foot-high concrete, or masonry decorative block wall, and the opening provided with a metal gate. Refuse storage areas will be so located as to be easily accessible for trash pick-up.

3. Development Standards for Industrial Adjacent to Residential: When any lot in the I zone fronts on a street, the opposite side of which is zoned for R purposes, or abuts any R zoned property, the following standards will be observed in the construction and maintenance of buildings, structures and uses to be located thereon:

a. Vacant Land: All vacant land on the lot or parcel of land and the parkway area or land used in conjunction with permitted uses on such properties, will be surfaced, landscaped or otherwise maintained in a clean, dust free and orderly manner. For the purpose of this provision, surfacing of concrete, asphalt, clean sand or gravel, placed on soil treated for weed control or appropriate landscaping will be deemed to comply with this provision.

b. Change in Grade: Where it is contemplated to change the grade or elevation of such I zoned properties, in excess of three feet (3') vertically, those portions of the property abutting R zoned properties, a grading plan therefor will be submitted to the city engineer, in order to obtain a grading permit, and will show fencing, landscaping, barricades, retaining walls, and other protective devices, designed to protect abutting R zoned properties.

c. Loading Docks, Storage, Etc.: Loading docks, loading areas, surface yards, outdoor storage or sales area, when permitted, and all trash, rubbish, or garbage receptacles or containers, which are located in a direct line of vision from any portion of adjacent R zoned properties, will be enclosed or screened or be separated from such R zoned properties by a view obscuring fence or wall, not less than six feet (6') in height, measured from the finished grade of I zoned lot. No outdoor storage will be permitted to extend above the height of such fence or wall.

d. Sign: All signs, advertising structures and the like, located upon such properties, and all driveways to and from such properties, will be located remote from such R zoned properties, when such R zoned properties are located on the same side of the street as said I zoned properties.

e. Lighting: Lighting will be provided in all parking areas, including loading and storage areas. Lighting will be energy-efficient and shielded or recessed so that direct glare and reflections are confined with the boundaries of the site and will be directed downward and away from adjoining properties, particularly adjacent R zoned properties.

(1) When lighting for new or rehabilitated parking facilities are proposed, a lighting plan will be prepared and submitted to the director for approval. The lighting plan will provide enough information to examine the degree to which exterior night lighting affects an adjacent street, property owner or community. Such plan will consider the light source, level of illumination, hours of illumination and need for illumination in relation to the effects of the lighting on adjacent streets, and property owners. For uniformity in lighting and prevention of shadows, an average horizontal luminance level of two footcandles with a 4:1 uniformity ratio over the surface parking area will be used.

(2) A photometric plan will depict the anticipated light levels generated by all exterior lights across the site and ten feet beyond the property lines. The standard for which the measurement is taken will be from the property line as measured at six feet (6') in height or above any boundary wall, whichever is higher. In no case will the lighting measurement exceed 0.5 footcandles.

f. Landscaping: All areas not utilized for building area and/or parking/circulation will be improved with landscaping and improved pedestrian surfaces. Landscaping will consist of a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover with careful consideration given to the eventual size and spread, susceptibility to disease and pests, durability, and adaptability to existing soil and climatic conditions. A landscaping and irrigation plan will be submitted for the review and approval of the director. All planted areas will be surrounded by a concrete curb six inches (6") above final grade or above asphalt level of the parking lot. However, when such planted areas are adjacent to a concrete sidewalk, masonry wall or a building, a raised concrete curb need not be provided in the adjacent area. (Ord. 19-1036; amd. Ord. 22-1060)

Exterior Design Review for New Buildings, Additions or Expansions: Required Design Criteria: Buildings, additions, or expansions which result in the addition of one hundred (100) square feet or more of floor area will be subject to review and approval by the director consistent with the requirements shown in Table 9-1J-4. The director will review plans to ensure they are in accordance with the design guidelines as adopted by the planning commission and city council. (Ord. 19-1036)

Table 9-1J-4 establishes the criteria for building orientation, building articulation, and other design elements for the Industrial Zone District.

Table 9-1J-4

Design Criteria for Industrial Zone District

(Ord. 19-1036)

ARTICLE K. INSTITUTIONAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONE

SECTION:

9-1K-1: Institutional And Open Space Zone

9-1K-2: Institutional And Open Space Zone Permit Requirements

9-1K-3: Institutional And Open Space Standards

The Institutional Zone and Open Space Zone is intended to accommodate public, semi-public, and institutional uses, including but not limited to offices and facilities used by federal, state, and local government; special districts; public schools; hospitals; and other public agencies and public utilities. This zone implements the General Plan Institutional designations.

It also is intended to be used to accommodate active and passive recreational activities, such as parks and trails, as well as areas used for detention basins, conservation, sensitive habitat areas, and groundwater recharge basins. This

zone implements the General Plan Open Space designation. (Ord. 19-1036)

A. Permit Requirements: Table 9-1K-2-1 provides the name of the permit, and location of procedure for the permit, for each land use shown in Table 9-1K-2-2.

Table 9-1K-2-1

Permit Requirement Labels for Table 9-1K-2-2

B. Standards for All Land Uses in the Institutional and Open Space Zone: A conditional use permit consistent with Article C of the Temple City zoning code will apply to any land uses in the institutional and open space zone that include one (1) or more of the following:

1. Any land use with a drive through.

2. Any land use with hours of operation past 10:00 p.m. or before 6:00 a.m.

3. Any land use that includes live entertainment.

• C. Standards for Specific Land Uses in the Institutional and Open Space Zone: Where the last column in Table 9-1K-

• 2-2 includes an Additional Use Requirement Code Reference, the requirements of the referenced section will apply to the use in addition to all other applicable provisions of this zoning code.

Table 9-1K-2-2

Land Uses and Permit Requirements for the Institutional and Open Space Zone District

(Ord. 19-1036; amd. Ord. 22-1060)

A. Institutional and Open Space Zone Standards:

1. For uses requiring a conditional use permit, development standards will be as specified by the conditional use permit.

2. For uses not requiring a conditional use permit, development standards will be as specified by the site plan review.

Table 9-1K-3-1

Development Standards for Institutional and Open Space Zone District

(Ord. 19-1036)