A. Purpose. The purpose of establishing the East Washington Overlay (-EW) is to provide the special zoning regulations necessary for the successful implementation of the East Washington Boulevard Revitalization Program.
B. Eligible Sites. The area included in the East Washington Overlay (-EW) shall be the Washington Boulevard frontage, between National Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, as more particularly shown on the adopted Zoning Map.
C. Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. Table 2-11 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for the East Washington Boulevard Overlay (-EW)) identifies the uses of land allowed by this Title in the East Washington Overlay Zone, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Subsection 17.200.020.B. (Zoning District Regulations).
Note: Where the last column in the table (See Specific Use Regulations) includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Title may also apply.
D. Relationship to Development Agreements. Where an Owner-Participation Agreement, Disposition and Development Agreement or Development Agreement applies to a land parcel, and the provisions of such agreement differ from the East Washington Overlay (-EW) regulations, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail.
E. Development and Land Use Standards. The development and land use standards of this Article applicable to the primary zoning district shall apply to all proposed development and new land uses within the East Washington Overlay (-EW), except as follows.
1. Setback requirements. For R2, RMD, and CG parcels within the East Washington Overlay (-EW), the setback requirements of the CG Zone located in Table 2-6 (Commercial District Development Standards) shall apply. For IG parcels within the East Washington Overlay (-EW), the setback requirements of the IG Zone located in Table 2-9 (Industrial District Development Standards) shall apply. For front setback requirements in R2, RMD, CG, and IG parcels, see Subsection 17.260.045.E.2 (Front Setback Requirements) below.
2. Front setback requirements. Proposed buildings shall be located adjacent to the common Washington Boulevard/private property line, except that the Director may approve the following setback modifications on a Washington Boulevard parcel frontage, in order to accommodate urban amenities including plazas, hardscape or landscape, public art, fountains, benches, outdoor dining, or other pedestrian amenities.
a. A maximum setback of up to one-third the average parcel depth, or 50 feet, whichever is less, for a maximum of 50 feet or 40 % of the building width, whichever is less; and
b. A maximum setback of 15 feet for the remaining portions of the building wall facing Washington Boulevard.
Front or street-side setback requirements shall not be applicable to parcel frontages on the side streets intersecting Washington Boulevard.
3. Height limit. 43 feet and 3 stories shall be the maximum height for structures located on sites within the R2, RMD, and CG districts, which are located adjacent to, or across an alley from, a residentially zoned site.
4. Building design - Washington Boulevard frontage. A minimum of 50% of the width of a Washington Boulevard-facing building wall above the first story, or above 16 feet in height, whichever is less, shall include recessed or extended windows, balconies, offset planes, or other prominent architectural details that provide three-dimensional relief, as approved by the Director.
5. Parking and loading. Where provided, parking requirements for the East Washington Overlay (-EW) shall comply with Chapter 17.320 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).
F. Performance Standards.
1. All business activities shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, with the exception of outdoor dining, plant nurseries, telecommunications facilities, parking and loading facilities, outdoor retail sales and activities, or similar outdoor uses as determined by the Director.
2. A minimum 6 foot high wall that provides a solid screening effect, and that is aesthetically compatible with surrounding structures, as approved by the City, shall be constructed along the common property line between the non-residential use and immediately adjacent residentially zoned property.
3. Buildings and any machinery and equipment shall be constructed, installed, and maintained, and land uses shall be conducted, so as to not be dangerous or offensive to persons residing or conducting business adjacent to or near the site, due to dust, gas, noise, odor, smoke, vibration, or other dangers or nuisances to public welfare.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))
P Permitted Use | ||
P Permitted Use | ||
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
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AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
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- Use not allowed
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LAND USE (1) | Permit Requirement
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See Specific Use Regulations:
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INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING, & PROCESSING
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Fabric products manufacturing, 5,000 square feet or less | AUP | |
Fabric products manufacturing, 5,001 to 10,000 square feet | CUP | |
Food and beverage manufacturing, 5,000 square feet or less (2) | AUP | |
Food and beverage manufacturing, 5,001 to 10,000 square feet (2) | CUP | |
Furniture/fixtures manufacturing, 5,000 square feet or less (3) | AUP | |
Furniture/fixtures manufacturing, 5,001 to 10,000 square feet (3) | CUP | |
Handcraft industries, 5,000 square feet or less (3) | AUP | |
Printing and publishing, 10 employees maximum | P | |
Recycling facility - Incidental small collection | AUP | |
Recycling facility - Large collection (4) | CUP | |
Recycling facility - Small collection | CUP | |
RECREATION EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
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Clubs, lodges, and private meeting halls | AUP | |
Event centers | AUP | |
Health/fitness facilities | P | |
Religious places of worship | P | |
Private schools (5) | CUP | |
Public schools | P | |
Studios – Art, dance, music, photography, and the like | P | |
Theaters | P | |
RESIDENTIAL
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Child day care - Large family day care homes (15) (16) | P | |
Child day care - Small family day care homes (15) (16) | P | |
Live/work units | P | |
Mixed use project | P | |
RETAIL TRADE
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Auto and vehicle sales/rental (6)(7) | P | |
Auto parts sales, retail | P | |
Convenience stores (8) | P | |
Food retail | P | |
General retail stores (8) | P | |
Internet café | P | |
Outdoor retail sales and display | P | |
Pet shops | P | |
Plant nurseries, retail | P | |
Restaurants, counter service (8) | P(9) | |
Restaurants, outdoor dining (8) | AUP | |
Restaurants, table service (8) | P | |
Secondhand stores | P | |
SERVICE
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Adult day care facilities | CUP | |
Automated teller machines (ATMs) | P | |
Banks and financial services | P | |
Business and consumer support services | P | |
Child day care centers | CUP | |
Hotels and motels | CUP | |
Medical services - Office/clinics (10) | P | |
Medical services - Labs (10) | P | |
Medical services - Hospitals | CUP | |
Mortuaries | P | |
Offices | P | |
Personal services, except psychic readers | P | |
Vehicle services - Fueling station | P | |
Vehicle services - Fueling, incidental repair | CUP | |
Vehicle services - Impounding/storage | AUP | |
Vehicle services - Maintenance/repair (12) | CUP | |
Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals (13) | AUP | |
TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS
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Broadcast studios | P | |
Parking facilities | AUP | |
Pipelines and utility lines | P | |
Telecommunications facilities, cellular | AUP | |
Telecommunications facilities, wireless antenna | See § 17.400.110 for permit requirements | |
Notes:
(1) See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
(2) Includes packaging, processing, and wholesaling.
(3) Includes assembly, restoration, and wholesaling.
(4) Use only allowed on a site located a minimum of 300 feet from any residential zone.
(5) AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area.
(6) All business activities with no outdoor display, storage or repair areas permitted shall be conducted wholly within completely enclosed buildings.
(7) Used vehicles sales and service shall only be allowed incidental to new vehicle sales.
(8) For permit requirements related to the sale of alcoholic beverages, see § 17.400.015.
(9) If counter service restaurant is stand-alone, then a CUP is required.
(10) Excluding animal experimentation.
(11) Only allowed as ancillary to fueling stations that are located east of Ballona Creek.
(12) Use only allowed indoors.
(13) Use only allowed on a site located a minimum of 200 feet from any residential zone.
(14) Intentionally omitted.
(15) Use is subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
(16) Use only allowed as part of a mixed-use project.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2009-002 § 2; Ord. No. 2013-004 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2013-008 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2019-003 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2020-013 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2022-002 § 2; Ord. No. 2022-008)