§ 18.30 — Whittier Zoning Code

18.30.010 - Purpose. ¶

In order to provide for the development of general commercial areas and to maintain the integrity of existing general commercial areas within the city, zone C-2, entitled "General Commercial," is created.

(Prior code § 9200)

18.30.020 - Permitted uses. ¶

No person shall use or permit the use of any property zoned C-2, except for the following principal and accessory uses:

A.

Principal Uses.

1.

Any use permitted in the C-1 zone, except that residences may only be established within that portion of a building located above the ground floor over commercial uses. Such dwelling units shall observe the same yard requirements as applicable to the C-2 zone;

2.

Those uses which are expressly permitted pursuant to Section 18.52.030, for which a conditional use permit is required;

3.

The following uses:

Ambulance services
Appliance sales and service, household

— Art supply stores

Automobile rental agencies
Automobile sales (new) agencies
Automobile supply stores (not including installation)

— Bookbinderies

Bookstores
Ceramics and pottery shops
Cleaning and dyeing establishments
Communication equipment buildings
Computer sales and service
Costume rental and sales shops
Department stores
Dry goods stores
Food markets (not including convenience markets)
Fortunetelling
Furniture stores
Hardware stores
Health centers/fitness clubs
Ice vending machines
Interior decorating shops
Lawnmower, edger sales and service
Leather goods stores
Lighting fixtures

— Mail-order houses, with floor samples only, but not including warehousing or other direct sales

Music stores
Newspaper publishers
Paint and wallpaper stores
Parking lots and parking structures
Pawn shops
Pet shops, including tropical fish
Pet supply and grooming
Photoengraving
Power-tool sales and service
Print shops

— Plumbing shops

— Radio and television stores

— Radio and television broadcasting studios

— Recycling, small collection facility, unless prohibited pursuant to Section 66787.6 of the Government Code

— Reverse vending machines, unless prohibited pursuant to Section 66787.6 of the Government Code

— Residential facility (former drug abusers)

— Restaurants and cafes (including dancing and entertainment)

— Rubber stamp stores

— Schools, business and professional

Secondhand stores

— Sickroom supplies, rental and sales

Sign painting and repairing

— Sporting goods stores

— Swimming pool supply sales

— Tile sales, ornamental, but not including a kiln or manufacture of same

Tobacco shops
Toy shops

— Any use which is found, pursuant to Section 18.50.030, to be similar to and compatible with the uses listed in this section;

B.

Accessory Uses. Those uses which are directly related, but clearly subordinate to permitted principal uses.

(Ord. 2740 § 4, 1998; Ord. 2712 § 1 (G), 1997; Ord. 2553 § 8, 1991; Ord. 2423 § 9, 1987; Ord. 2382 § 1, 1986; Ord. 2371 § 2, 1986; prior code § 9201)

18.30.030 - Development standards. ¶

Buildings, structures and uses located on lots classified in zone C-2 shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the regulations contained in Chapter 18.24.

(Prior code § 9202)

18.30.040 - C-2 with housing overlay.

A.

Purpose. To provide for the development of general commercial uses integrated with housing.

B.

Permitted Uses. No person shall use or permit the use of any property zoned C-2-HO, except for the following principal and accessory uses:

1.

Principal Uses. Table 18.30.040 - B lists the land uses for C-2-HO zoned lots indicating the type of approval required subject to compliance with all provisions of this title. Descriptions and definitions of the land uses can be found in Chapter 18.07. The specific use regulations and notes column in the table indicates a chapter or section where additional regulations may apply; and/or provides additional information specific to that use type.

2.

Accessory Uses. Accessory uses are those uses which are directly related, but clearly subordinate to a permitted or conditionally permitted principal use; where such use is already established, or the principal and accessory uses are established jointly.

3.

Stand-alone Residential. Stand-alone residential is not allowed in C-2-HO zoned lots.

4.

Use Not Listed. Any use that is not listed or has not been determined by the director of community development to be similar to a listed use, is prohibited in C-2-HO zoned lots.

Table 18.30.040 - B: Allowable Uses and Approval Requirements for General Commercial with Housing Overlay Zone
Allowable Uses	Approval Required "P" Permitted "A" Accessory "C" Conditional Use Permit "—" Use Not Allowed in Zone	Specifc Use Regulations And Notes
Residential Uses
Dwelling Unit, Accessory	A	Section 18.10.020 I
Dwelling Unit, Multi-Family	A
Dwelling Unit, Single-Family	A
Dwelling Unit, Two-Family	A

Employee Housing	A
Home Based Business	A	Section 18.10.020 C
Mixed-Use Development	P	Vertical - Residential over Non- residential mixed use only.
Single-Room Occupancy	C
Care Uses
Day Care, Adult	P
Day Care, Family	P	Section 18.10.020 K
Low Barrier Navigation Center	P
Residential Care Facility	P/C	CUP for 7 or > persons
Supportive Housing	P
Transitional Housing	P
Retail, Service and Ofce Uses
Alcoholic Beverage Sales, On- Site	A/C	Not allowed as a stand-alone use. Sale and/or service of alcoholic beverages require CUP approval.
Animal Grooming	P
Banks and Financial Services	P
Business Support Services	P	Limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet.
Child Day Care Facility	P
Convenience Store	P
Drive-In or Drive-Up Businesses	C
Grocery Stores/Supermarkets	P	Limited to a maximum of 55,000 square feet.
Home/Business Improvement Sales/Services	C
Maintenance and Repair, Small Equipment	C
Neighborhood Market	P
Ofces, Business and Professional	P	10,000 sf max — street level
Ofces, Medical and Dental	P	10,000 sf max — street level

Ofces, Research and Development	P	10,000 sf max — street level
Personal Services	P
Restaurants, Eating and Drinking Establishments	P/C	Sale and/or service of alcoholic beverages require CUP approval.
Restaurants with Drive-through	C
Retail, General	P
Retail, Limited	P
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Service Stations — Limited	P
Service Stations — General	C
Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Uses
Assembly/Meeting Facilities, Public or Private	C
Government Facilities	P
Indoor Commercial Recreation	C	Includes all on-site guest services subject to any specifc regulations of this Title or as required by State law.
Parks and Public Plazas	P
Public Safety Facility	P
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
Parking Facilities	C
Transit Facility	P
Utility Facility	C
Utility Infrastructure	P
Wireless Telecommunication Facility	P/C	Chapter 18.47

C.

Development Standards. Buildings, structures and uses located on lots classified in zone C-2-HO shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the regulations contained in Chapter 18.24; unless modified by Table 18.30.040 - C standards as outlined within this title, and objective design standards contained in Chapter 18.93:

Table 18.30.040 - C: Development Standards for General Commercial with Housing Overlay Zone
Density
Maximum	25 du/ac
Floor Area Ratio
Maximum	0.75 FAR
Maximum Height
Primary Structures	40 feet
Accessory Structures	25 feet
Setbacks (build to line)
Front	15 feet minimum
Street Side	5 feet minimum
Rear	5 feet minimum
	Building step back requirement applies where adjacent to single family uses
Interior Side	0 feet minimum
	Building step back requirement applies where adjacent to single family uses
Accessory Structures	Front: 10 feet Side/Rear: 0 feet
Building Frontage	Frontage percentage dependent upon parcel size
Open Space
Private and Common	300 sf/du minimum combined total
Parking
Stand-Alone Non- residential Uses	Of-street parking shall be provided as required by Section 18.48.020 and applicable design standards required by Section 18.99.
Mixed-use Development	Of-street parking may be reduced subject to shared or joint use of facilities
Landscaping
Setback Areas (less walkways)	100% planted
Adjacent to Single- Family Zones	5 ft minimum planter areas 20 ft on center minimum tree spacing
Adjacent to Whittier Boulevard	36-inch box minimum tree size 45 ft on center minimum tree spacing
At Central Open Space Areas	36-inch box minimum specimen tree size 45 ft on center minimum tree spacing

1.

Maximum Density. The maximum density standard is only applicable to mixed-use developments that include both residential and non-residential uses.

2.

Accessory Structures. Includes parking structures, trash enclosures and similar supporting or separate structures from the primary structure. The standards do not apply to accessory dwelling units regulated by Section 18.10.020.I.

3.

Building Step Back Requirements. Buildings located on C-2-HO zoned parcels shall provide transition, a stepping back of the building at the third story and above, that is in addition to the minimum side and rear setback line. Taller elements of the building shall increasingly step back from adjacent single-family zones. No portion of the building, excluding parapets, shall extend above an imaginary plane drawn at the property line that is adjacent to the single-family zone, and extended at an angle of 45 degrees toward the center of the C2-HO zoned parcel as shown in Figure 18.30.040-B.

Figure 18.30.040-B: Building Step Back

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4.

Building Frontage. New buildings are to be located in close proximity to the street for improved relationship to the street and an enhanced experience for pedestrians. For parcels less than fifteen acres in size, at least fifty percent of the lot width shall be occupied by primary building frontage and/or pedestrian features located between zero and thirty feet from the front property line. For parcels fifteen acres and greater in size, at least fifty percent of the lot width is occupied by primary building frontage and/or pedestrian features located between zero and eighty feet from the front property line. Additional criteria may apply and includes:

a.

Proportion and form of buildings should contribute to the visual effect of "grand buildings on display." Individual units should work together to create a more substantial building mass punctuated by strong

building elements or portions of greater height.

b.

New buildings should be designed to present a strong, formal presence along the thoroughfare.

c.

The height of a major building mass should be roughly two-thirds its width.

d.

The primary visual presence along the major street frontage should be the building, not a drive-through lane or parking area.

5.

Open Space. The residential component of an integrated development shall provide open space areas subject to the following standards in addition to the requirements of Table 18.30.040 - C.

a.

Private Open Space. Private open space shall be provided at each unit in the form of a patio, yard, balcony, immediately adjacent deck, or combination thereof and shall be directly adjacent to and accessible from each unit. Private open space shall have a minimum area of sixty square feet, minimum dimension of six feet in any direction, and a minimum vertical clearance of eight feet.

b.

Active Common Open Space/Recreation Areas. Common open space/recreation areas shall be designed to provide specific amenities as outlined below based on the number of units proposed in the development. The list of amenities is both cumulative and additive, requiring that the base amenity type and minimum size be satisfied for the applicable number of units threshold, plus all preceding amenities, plus any additional increase in number or size of the amenity based upon the additive amenity ratio over the base.

amenities as outlined below based on the number of units proposed in the development. The list of amenities is both cumulative and additive, requiring that the base amenity type and minimum size be satisfied for the applicable number of units threshold, plus all preceding amenities, plus any additional increase in number or size of the amenity based upon the additive amenity ratio over the base.

List of Amenities for Active Common Open Space/Recreation Areas
Number of Units	Base Amenity Type and Minimum Size	Additive Amenity Ratio Over the Base
≤ 5	Barbeque Area each with Table Seating for 12 adults	1/10 du
≤ 10	Community Garden — 32 sf	8 sf/5 du
≤ 15	Outdoor Active Use Area — 400 sf	50 sf/1 du
≤ 20	Provide One of Two: • Business Center — 2 workstations • Gym — 250 sf	1 workstation/10 du 5 sf/1 du
≤ 50	Both Amenity Types Listed for 20 Units Clubhouse with kitchen — 400 sf	At Applicable Ratios 25 sf/1 du

≤ 60	In-Ground or Below Deck Spa — 64 sf	1/20 du
≤ 80	Provide One of Two: • Below Ground/Deck Pool — 20,000 gallons • Children's Play Area — 500 sf OR • Wellness Facility 55+ Age — 500 sf	1/50 du 50 sf/du 50 sf/du
≤ 100 +	One Additional Amenity Type Not Already Provided	At Applicable Ratios

As an example, a development consisting of twenty units shall provide a business center with at least two work stations OR a two hundred fifty square foot gym; plus, an outdoor active use area or facility a minimum of six hundred fifty square feet (400 sf + 250 sf); plus, forty-eight square feet of community garden area (32 sf + 16 sf); and, two barbeque areas each with table seating for twelve adults.

c.

Common Open Space Dimensions. Common open spaces shall have a minimum horizontal dimension in any direction of twenty feet on the ground floor level. Upper story decks shall be no less than ten by ten feet in horizontal dimension. Roof decks shall be no less than fifteen by fifteen feet in horizontal dimension. The minimum vertical dimension shall be fifteen feet.

d.

Common Open Space Location. Active common open spaces shall not be located in any required setback area. Active common open spaces may be located at ground level, on upper story decks, on roof decks, indoors, or outdoors. Areas located at upper story decks or on roof decks may contribute one hundred percent towards the required common open space area. Areas located indoors shall not contribute more than fifty percent of the required common open space area.

6.

Parking. The number of parking spaces provided for the allowed uses contained in Table 18.30.040 - B, and the design of such parking areas shall satisfy the applicable requirements of Chapters 18.48 and 18.99. Shared parking shall be permitted, subject to review and approval of a parking study prepared in accordance with Section 18.48.030 for mixed occupancy requirements and Section 18.48.040 joint use authorization.

(Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)

Chapter 18.32 - C-3 COMMERCIAL- MANUFACTURING ZONE

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