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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.116 — FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Vernon Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Vernon

§ 17.116.010. Application of chapter.

This chapter shall apply to all fitness and recreational facilities within the City with the aim of ensuring compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid or mitigate any negative impacts associated with such uses. (Prior code § 26.11.1)

§ 17.116.020. Development agreement required.

Fitness and recreational facilities are permitted in the I Zone and all overlay zones, with the exception of the Housing Overlay Zone, subject to the approval of a Development Agreement between the City and applicant, with appropriate standards and terms to be negotiated with the City, and complying with all other conditions imposed by this chapter. (Prior code § 26.11.2)

§ 17.116.030. Presumption of general incompatibility with existing industrial uses.

In light of the City's existing businesses and heavily industrial nature, there shall be a presumption that fitness and recreational facilities are generally incompatible with existing uses and properties within the I Zone. The burden shall be on the applicant to show that its proposed use and location are compatible with surrounding uses and properties. (Prior code § 26.11.3-1; Ord. 1293 § 18, 2023)

§ 17.116.040. Spectator events.

If a fitness and recreational facility intends to hold spectator events, it must obtain a Special Events Permit, which procedure and cost shall be established by the City and subject to any modifications, terms and conditions, as set forth in the applicable Development Agreement. (Prior code § 26.11.3-2)

§ 17.116.050. Noise.

Amplification equipment (e.g., speakers, piped music, etc.) shall be located so as not to adversely impact adjoining uses. Noise standards in Table 17.22.070, Noise Standards, shall apply to any amplification equipment.

(Prior code § 26.11.3-3; Ord. 1293 § 8, 2023)

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Contents — Vernon Zoning Code
Vernon Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 17.08 — ZONING ORDINANCE OR TEXT AMENDMENT
    3. Chapter 17.12 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    4. Chapter 17.16 — DEFINITIONS
    5. Chapter 17.20 — ZONES AND OVERLAY ZONES
    6. Chapter 17.22 — GENERAL INDUSTRY (I) ZONE
    7. Chapter 17.23 — CITY CENTER DISTRICT (MU-CC ZONE)
    8. Chapter 17.24 — SANTA FE SOUTH DISTRICT (MU-S ZONE)
    9. Chapter 17.25 — SANTA FE NORTH DISTRICT (MU-N ZONE)
    10. Chapter 17.26 — PACIFIC HAMPTON DISTRICT (MU-PH ZONE)
    11. Chapter 17.28 — COMMERCIAL-1 (C-1) OVERLAY ZONE
    12. Chapter 17.32 — COMMERCIAL-2 (C-2) OVERLAY ZONE
    13. Chapter 17.36 — SLAUGHTERING (S) OVERLAY ZONE
    14. Chapter 17.40 — RENDERING (R) OVERLAY ZONE
    15. Chapter 17.44 — HOUSING (H) OVERLAY ZONE
    16. Chapter 17.48 — TRUCK AND FREIGHT TERMINAL (T) OVERLAY ZONE
    17. Chapter 17.52 — EMERGENCY SHELTER (E) OVERLAY ZONE
    18. Chapter 17.53 — INCENTIVES FOR PRESERVATION, CREATIVE USES, AN…
    19. Chapter 17.54 — MIXED-USE DISTRICT DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDEL…
    20. Chapter 17.56 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES
    21. Chapter 17.57 — VEHICLE PARKING STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE ZONES
    22. Chapter 17.60 — STREET DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
    23. Chapter 17.64 — NONCONFORMING USES
    24. Chapter 17.68 — VARIANCES
    25. Chapter 17.72 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
    26. Chapter 17.76 — MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
    27. Chapter 17.80 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    28. Chapter 17.84 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
    29. Chapter 17.86 — DESIGN REVIEW
    30. Chapter 17.88 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    31. Chapter 17.92 — DENSITY BONUSES
    32. Chapter 17.96 — OFF-SITE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
    33. Chapter 17.100 — TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAVEL DEMAND PROGRAM
    34. Chapter 17.101 — TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAVEL DEMAND STANDARDS FO…
    35. Chapter 17.104 — ADULT OR SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    36. Chapter 17.108 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
    37. Chapter 17.112 — DRIVE-THROUGH AND DRIVE-UP FACILITIES
    38. Chapter 17.116 — FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
    39. Chapter 17.120 — WIRELESS FACILITIES

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