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Chapter 18.28 — C-1 LIGHT COMMERCIAL ZONE

Whittier Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Whittier

18.28.010 - Purpose.

In order to provide for the development of light commercial areas and to maintain the integrity of existing light commercial areas within the city, zone C-1, entitled "Light Commercial," is created.

(Prior code § 9190)

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18.28.020 - Permitted uses.

A.

Principal Uses.

Any use permitted in the C-O zone except:

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Ambulance services

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Communications buildings

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Commercial parking lots and structures

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Residential care facilities

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Schools, business and professional

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

The following uses:

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Antique shops (not including antique malls)

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Art galleries

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Bakery shops

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Bicycle sales and service

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Candy stores

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Clothing stores

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Delicatessens

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Dry cleaning or laundry, retail only (no on-site cleaning)

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Florist shops

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Food, prepared for consumption off-site (food-to-go)

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Gift shops

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Hobby supply shops

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Ice cream shops

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Interior decorating studios

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Jewelry stores

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Locksmith shops

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News stands

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Notions or novelty stores

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Orthopedic supply and sales

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Plant shops or nurseries

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Photographic equipment and supply stores

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Restaurants and cafes with less than three thousand square feet of gross floor area

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Retail uses with less than three thousand square feet of gross floor area

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Shoe repair shops

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Shoe stores

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Stationery stores

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Tailor shops

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Telecommuting center (computer/internet access)

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Watch repair shops

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Any use which is found, pursuant to Section 18.50.030, to be similar to and compatible with the uses listed above;

B.

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

(Ord. 2740 § 3, 1998)

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

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18.28.030 - Development standards.

Buildings, structures and uses located on lots classified in zone C-1 shall be developed and maintained in accordance with regulations contained in Chapter 18.24, and the following:

A.

Height. No building or structure located on any C-1-zoned lot, which lot has a common lot line with an R-zoned property, shall exceed the height limit for buildings and structures as permitted in the R zone; and

B.

Outside Storage. All storage of materials, except temporary storage of refuse, shall be within an enclosed building, or as allowed under Section 18.24.030.

(Prior code § 9192)

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

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