Sec. 26-51. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.

(a)

Permitted uses. Table 2-12 identifies land uses permitted in each commercial, office and industrial zoning districts.

Table 2-12 Uses and Permit Requirements

Service, recreational, educational and public assembly uses

(b)

Temporary uses subject to an administrative permit. No temporary use provided for in this section shall be permitted, commenced or engaged in until a written permit therefore has been obtained from the Community Development Director or their designee.

(1)

Major temporary uses. Submittal requirements and review process.

a.

An application for a temporary use permit shall be filed with the planning division at least thirty-five (35) days prior to the proposed use. Applicants are encouraged to apply earlier for larger events/projects. All fees are collected upon application submittal. Written evidence of waived fees shall be obtained prior to application submittal and shall be submitted with the application. The planning division shall route the application to the engineering division, police department, and fire department for comments, conditions of approval, and/or recommendations.

b.

The Community Development Director shall render a decision at least twenty (20) days prior to the proposed use.

c.

Any applicant may appeal the action or decision of the Community Development Director or their designee to the Planning Commission within ten (10) days after such action or decision in which case the Planning Commission shall grant or deny such permit. The Planning Commission's decision shall be final.

d.

To approve the application, the Community Development Director (or their designee), or the Planning Commission shall find that the site is adequate to accommodate such use and that such proposed use, under the conditions imposed, will not have a substantial adverse effect upon the use or enjoyment of property in the neighborhood of the proposed use or upon the public safety, health, or general welfare. Failure to comply with any imposed conditions shall void the permit. No formal public hearings need be conducted, nor any notice given except to the applicant in connection with the granting or denial of such permit.

(2)

Events/projects considered as a major temporary use.

a.

Carnivals, circuses, and rodeos.

1.

Temporary carnivals, circuses and rodeos may be permitted for a period of ten (10) days in any calendar year, and no such activity shall be conducted for longer than five (5) consecutive days at any one time. Certification of the safety of rides and all pertinent equipment for the carnivals, circuses and rodeos shall be made by a professional engineer, registered in the state, with such certification being given to the building department prior to the commencement of use of the equipment.

b.

Christmas tree and pumpkin sales.

1.

The outdoor sale of Christmas trees, pumpkins, and related ancillary items may be permitted in any zone (residentially zoned property must be vacant and located so as not to be detrimental to nearby residents). Outdoor pumpkin lots may operate during the month of October only. Christmas tree sales may begin the Friday after the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Christmas tree lots may set up no more than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the Friday after the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

2.

Indoor sale of items stated in subsection (a) accessory to a permanent use shall not require an administrative permit.

One single-faced or multifaced sign not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per face, consisting of not more than three (3) faces, will be allowed on site. A sign permit is not required.

c.

Construction buildings.

1.

Temporary structures for the housing of tools and equipment or containing supervisory offices in connection with major construction on major construction projects may be established and maintained during the progress of such construction on such project; provided that, such temporary structure may not be maintained for a period to exceed one (1) year.

d.

Firewood sales.

1.

The outdoor sale of firewood and temporary signs relating thereto may be permitted in any nonresidential zone for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days in any calendar year with one (1) extension of thirty (30) days if the conditions of the original permit have been met, subject to the following conditions:

(i)

All firewood shall be neatly stacked and delivered to a fenced site in such a condition as to require no additional cutting, splitting, or sawing.

(ii)

There shall be no power equipment, other than that necessary for the movement of such wood, on the site.

(iii)

The site shall be treated with gravel, decomposed granite, or other similar material to eliminate wet ground conditions.

(iv)

The site must be maintained and left in a neat and orderly condition, free of all debris or residue directly attributable to this use of the property.

e.

Vehicle storage. Primary and permanent use of vehicle storage shall not be permitted in any zone. A temporary use as an accessory use for the storage of vehicles may be permitted subject to all of the following conditions:

Temporary use of vehicle storage shall be granted only to an auto dealership with a valid existing business license.

2.

Temporary use of vehicle storage may be permitted on a vacant lot with no discretionary review. Vacant lots used for such purposes shall comply with the following standards:

(i)

Lots shall be gated and fenced with posts that are anchored into the ground and shall not be located on public property or right-of-way.

(ii)

The gates on the fencing to allow vehicle access shall be set back from the curb a minimum of twenty (20) feet.

(iii)

Lots shall have a finished surface of a minimum three (3) inches of gravel base, asphalt concrete or Portland concrete.

(iv)

In such cases where gravel base is installed, a stabilized construction entrance/exit shall be provided in compliance with the most current edition of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Best Management Practice Manual.

3.

Temporary use of vehicle storage may be permitted on surplus parking spaces based on standards as set forth in article III, division 6 and shall require the approval of an administrative permit pursuant to article VI, division 6. Time frames for approval shall be as follows:

(i)

Temporary use shall be permitted up to one (1) calendar year from the date of approval. A one-year extension may be approved if the conditions of the original permit have been met.

(ii)

Any request for an extension of time for a temporary use beyond two (2) years shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval.

f.

Cultural Events.

1.

Events of any educational, civic, or cultural nature may be permitted without time restrictions except as fixed in the conditions of approval.

g.

Major promotional event; commercial center and a business on its own site (not in O-S zones)

1.

A major promotional event may be permitted for a commercial center or a business on its own site (not in O-S zones) subject to the following conditions:

(i)

No more than two (2) such events shall be permitted in any calendar year, with the exception that commercial centers with a gross floor area of more than five hundred thousand (500,000) square feet shall be permitted up to six (6) such events in any calendar year.

(ii)

No such event shall start within fourteen (14) days of the end of the previous such event.

(iii)

No more than a total of twenty (20) days shall be permitted for such events in any calendar year, with the exception that commercial centers with a gross floor area of five hundred thousand (500,000) square feet or greater shall be permitted up to thirty (30) days for such events in any calendar year.

(iv)

Events held by commercial centers shall be center wide.

(v)

Temporary promotional signage may be permitted as set forth in article III, division 8 (sign regulations).

(vi)

Such other conditions as are deemed necessary by the Community Development Director or their designee and reasonably relate to the provision of adequate parking access for public safety personnel, security, and maintenance of the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.

h.

Major promotional event; uses with designated outdoor display areas on approved precise plans.

1.

The outdoor display, sale or dispensing of merchandise or food, temporary signs, and/or activities relating thereto during a major promotional event (defined in section 26-30) conducted wholly on private property, may be permitted for a business located on a seventy-five thousand (75,000) square foot or larger site with

an approved precise plan designating a minimum four thousand (4,000) square feet of area for "outdoor display,", subject to the following conditions:

(i)

Events are permitted for a total of one hundred and sixty (160) days per calendar year. Individual events shall be limited to a maximum duration of sixty (60) days.

(ii)

The Planning Commission may approve an extension of up to fifty (50) days per calendar year in cases of grand openings or change of ownership of sixty (60) percent or more.

(iii)

The Community Development Director or their designee may limit the duration of events that are determined to have a potential adverse impact on surrounding areas. These events may include, but are not limited to, catered events and events with outdoor amusement or live entertainment.

(iv)

No such event shall start within fourteen (14) days of the end of the previous such event.

(v)

Temporary promotional signage may be permitted as set forth in article III, division 8.

(vi)

Such other conditions as are deemed necessary by the Community Development Director or their designee and reasonably relate to the provision of adequate parking, access for public safety personnel, security, and minimizing of potential adverse impacts on surrounding areas.

i.

Real estate office.

1.

One temporary real estate office may be located on any new subdivision in any zone, provided that such office shall be removed prior to the building permit final of the last construction phase. If building permits for the site expires and are not renewed, the temporary real estate office must immediately be removed. Said real estate office is to be erected only for use in sale of the subdivision.

j.

Aircraft takeoff and landing.

1.

The temporary takeoff or landing of any aircraft, airplane or helicopter may be permitted from property within any zone (residentially zoned property must be vacant, of sufficient size and located so as not to be detrimental or a danger to existing residential developments), for a period not to exceed five (5) consecutive days or fifteen (15) calendar days a year.

2.

An administrative permit shall not be granted for any temporary use involving a powered aircraft, airplane or helicopter within one thousand (1,000) feet of any public or private schools (Grades K-12).

3.

Aircraft activity subject to administrative permit requirements shall not include carnival rides involving helicopters, tethered hot-air balloons or other aircraft.

4.

The landing or liftoff of any manned hot-air balloon used for untethered flight is prohibited on property within the City.

5.

Application for such use shall also include a location map designating the landing area, significant structures within the surrounding area, land uses within three hundred (300) feet of the landing site and proposed approach and departure routes.

k.

Nonrecurring fund-raising events in residential and open-space zones.

1.

Swap meets are prohibited in any zone.

2.

No more than three (3) fund-raising events shall be conducted in any one (1) calendar year on any one (1) site.

3.

Fund-raising events are permitted in residential and open space zones not developed with a residential use. Such events are permitted in the commercial portion of the mixed-use zone.

4.

A fund-raising event may continue up to a maximum of two (2) consecutive days. If a holiday is concurrent with a weekend, the sale days may include the two-day weekend and the holiday. The hours of operation shall be regulated by the administrative permit.

No such event shall start within thirty (30) days of the end of the previous event.

6.

No sign advertising the fund-raising event, displays, items for sale, or activities may be placed or maintained on or in any public right-of-way. It shall be the responsibility of the project sponsor and participants to (i) remove all sale-related signs and merchandise from the property at the conclusion of the event; (ii) ensure that the site is maintained in a neat and orderly condition during and after the event; and (iii) meet all administrative permit requirements.

7.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the incidental or accessory sale of items including but not limited to food, beverages or souvenirs, subject to all legally required permits, shall not be prohibited hereunder.

(3)

Minor temporary uses or special events.

a.

No minor temporary use or special event, as established under this section, and/or promotional signs as required under article III, division 8 shall be permitted, commenced or installed until the business owner, property owner, or property manager obtains a special event permit from the planning division. An application for a special event permit shall be filed with the planning division on the forms prescribed by the planning division. All fees are collected upon application submittal. The Community Development Director or designee shall review said application for compliance with applicable provisions of the municipal code and shall make a recommendation to modify, approved or deny said application. Approval of said application may be subject to conditions of approval that may be determined necessary to protect the health, safety, general welfare, and aesthetics of the community. The written decision of the Community Development Director or their designee shall become final and effective unless appealed in writing within five (5) calendar days.

b.

Special event—Minor promotional event; commercial business (not in O-S zone).

1.

Minor promotional events are short term promotional or grand opening events held by an individual commercial business where goods and/or promotional signs may be displayed on the outside of the building, but which does not encroach into any driveway, parking or landscape areas. This may include special sales events and sidewalk sales and does not apply to uses with outdoor designated outdoor display areas or commercial/retail centers.

2.

A special event permit shall be granted for a minor promotional event subject to the following conditions:

(i)

No more than twelve (12) events, with a maximum of thirty-six (36) days, shall be permitted per calendar year.

(ii)

Grand opening events shall be held within six (6) months of the original opening of the business or the effective date of the business name change.

(iii)

Temporary promotional signage may be permitted as set forth in article III, division 8 (Sign Regulations).

(iv)

Such other conditions as deemed by the Community Development Director or their designee to be necessary and reasonably relate to reducing potential adverse impacts on surrounding areas.

(4)

Temporary uses not listed.

a.

For other temporary uses not listed, the Community Development Director may, at their discretion, determine whether an unlisted temporary use should be classified as a major or minor temporary use. This determination shall be based upon the similarities and differences with the above listed uses and an assessment of the proposed temporary use's compatibility with the zoning district and surrounding land uses.

(5)

Events not subject to planning division approval of temporary use permits.

a.

Noncommercial weddings and other single-day life events such as birthdays in any residential zone or residential segment of the mixed-use zones shall not be subject to a temporary use permit.

b.

Civic events or events requiring a reservation/use agreement from the public services department solely located on a City owned/operated park or the civic center shall not be subject to a temporary use permit. City owned/operated parks and the civic center are designed and intended for public assembly uses.

c.

School functions (student sport events, graduation, etc.) on permitted/approved school sites shall not be subject to a temporary use permit. Events not related to a school function shall require approval of a temporary use or special event permit pursuant to this section.

d.

Uses that are allowed as a home occupation pursuant to section 26-120 (home occupation).

e.

Uses that are approved through the film permit process pursuant to article VI, division 8 (film permit).

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24; Ord. No. 2525, § 18, 3-18-25)