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SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PREFACE
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (Reserved)
Title 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 (Reserved)
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 (Reserved)
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES
Title 14 (Reserved)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 OIL AND GAS CODE*
Title 17 TRAILER PARKS
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS*
Title 19 (Reserved)
Title 20 ZONING
Chapter 20.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 20.04 DEFINITIONS
Chapter 20.06 ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
Chapter 20.08 GENERAL CONDITIONS
Chapter 20.09 PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION
Chapter 20.10 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS*
Chapter 20.14 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
Chapter 20.16 PD-2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Chapter 20.18 OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Chapter 20.20 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Chapter 20.21 ORANGE AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT
Chapter 20.22 STORAGE YARDS AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
Chapter 20.23 TRUCKING YARD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Chapter 20.24 AUTO CENTER ACCESSORY USES
CHAPTER 20.25 SP-25 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ACADEMY (AUHS/AURA) SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.26 SP-23 HERITAGE SQUARE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.27 SP-22 SUMMERLAND RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.29 SP-20 FREEMAN HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.30 SP-10 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.31 SP-11 CRESCENT HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.32 SP-12 GATEWAY CENTER NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.33 SP-13 CHERRY AVENUE CORRIDOR RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.34 SP-14 HATHAWAY RIDGE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.35 SP-15 CITYVIEW RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.36 SP-16 VILLAGIO RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.37 SP-17 CRESCENT SQUARE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.38 SP-18 PACIFICWALK RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.39 SP-19 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.40 SP-1 TOWN CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.41 SP-7 SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.42 SP-2 HILLTOP SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.43 SP-8 SIGNAL HILL VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.44 SP-9 BIXBY RIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.45 SP-3 TOWN CENTER WEST SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.46 SP-24 TOWN CENTER NORTHWEST SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.47 SP-4 AUTO CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.48 SP-5 CALIFORNIA CROWN SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.49 SP-6 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.50 CONDOMINIUMS
Chapter 20.51 TENNIS COURT AND SIMILAR RECREATIONAL COURT REGULATIONS
Chapter 20.52 SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW*
Chapter 20.56 RECYCLING FACILITIES
Chapter 20.57 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Chapter 20.58 SIGNS*
Chapter 20.64 USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Chapter 20.65 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE
Chapter 20.66 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 20.70 OFF-STREET PARKING*
Chapter 20.72 OFFICIAL PLAN LINES*
Chapter 20.80 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
Chapter 20.82 NONCONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS, AND USES*
Chapter 20.84 VARIANCES
Chapter 20.86 AMENDMENTS
Chapter 20.88 FILING FEES
Chapter 20.98 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
Title 21 PUBLIC DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT FEES TO BE PAID BY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
PRIOR CODE CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
Chapter 20.08
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Sections:
   20.08.010   Application of provisions.
   20.08.020   Permitted uses generally–Application.
   20.08.030   Permitted uses generally–Listed.
   20.08.050   Uses permitted subject to commission and council review and approval.
   20.08.065   Prohibited uses–Penalty.
   20.08.100   New construction and new uses.
20.08.010   Application of provisions.
   The general conditions set forth in this chapter shall apply in all districts where applicable.
(Ord. 93- 03-1152 § 3 (part): prior code § 19.52.010 (Ord. 557 § 301, 1964))
20.08.020   Permitted uses generally–Application.
   The provisions of Section 20.08.030 shall apply to uses permitted in this title.
(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 3 (part): prior code § 19.52.020 (part) (Ord. 557 § 302 (part), 1964))
20.08.030   Permitted uses generally–Listed.
   A.   Buildings, structures and land shall be used, designed, erected, structurally altered, or enlarged only for the purpose listed as permitted in the district in which such building or land is located, and then only after applying for and securing all permits and licenses required by law and this code.
   B.   Any use already established within an area when it is first zoned but which is not now a permitted use within such district or is a permitted use only with a conditional use permit shall be allowed to continue therein as a nonconforming use subject to all conditions and restrictions relating to nonconforming uses as provided in Chapter 20.82.
   C.   Any use not specifically listed shall be prohibited. In connection with such uses, applicant may seek an amendment pursuant to Chapter 20.86, Amendments.
(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 3 (part): prior code § 19.52.020(A) (Ord. 557 § 302(A), 1964))
20.08.050   Uses permitted subject to commission and council review and approval.
   Certain uses listed in the districts are permitted only with a conditional use permit, subject to review and approval by the planning commission and the city council. Certain uses listed in the districts are permitted only with a special business permit, subject to review by the city council. Buildings, structures, and land shall be used, designed, erected, structurally altered, or enlarged for the purpose so listed in the district in which such building or land is located only after review and approval by the commission and the council as provided in this title, and after applying for and securing all necessary permits and licenses.
   For procedure, the provisions of Chapter 20.64, Uses Subject to Conditional Use Permits, and Chapter 5.08, Special Business Permits, shall apply.
(Ord. 93- 03-1152 § 3 (part): prior code § 19.52.030 (Ord. 557 § 303, 1964))
20.08.065   Prohibited uses–Penalty.
   Conduct of any prohibited use by any person shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 1.16, General Penalty.
(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 3 (part))
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