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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
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
20.20.020   Use classifications.
   The uses stated below shall be classified and authorized in each district as shown on the table. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited.
USES
DISTRICTS
CO
CTC
CG
CR
CI
LI
GI
USES
DISTRICTS
CO
CTC
CG
CR
CI
LI
GI
Miscellaneous
Adult oriented businesses (A)
X
X
X
X
P
X
P
Business college, technical school
X
X
X
X
X
X
C
Carports
X
X
P
X
P
P
P
Church
X
X
C
X
C
P
P
Chiropractic college
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Club, lodge
C
X
C
C
X
X
X
Commercial marijuana activity (UU)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Furniture restoration, cabinet making, woodcarving
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Gymnastics academy
P
P
P
P
P
P
X
Health, sports club
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Hospital
C
X
X
X
C
X
X
Hotel (minimum 100 rooms)
C
X
X
X
X
X
X
Massage parlor (SBP) (B)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Mortuary
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Museum
A
P
P
P
P
X
X
Nursery school, pre-school
C
C
C
C
X
X
X
Oil wells and appurtenant facilities (C)
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Outdoor advertising structure (D)
X
X
C
X
X
C
X
Parochial and private school (E)
P
X
C
X
X
X
X
Pay phones(II)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Post office
P
P
P
X
P
P
X
Satellite dish antenna (F)
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Shooting range
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Suites lodging facility
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Trade schools
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Vending machines(II)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Wholesale
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Warehousing/storage of furniture, appliances, household goods, clothing, textiles, dry goods, mechanical equipment and other durable goods and consumer products
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Retail
Alcoholic beverage (packaged, off-premises consumption) (SBP) (G)
X
C
C
X
C
X
X
Antiques, antique furniture
X
P
P
P
P
P
P
Apparel
X
P
P
X
P
X
X
Appliances and electronics
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Art, art galleries
P
P
P
P
X
X
X
Artist supplies
X
P
P
X
P
X
X
Auto/motorcycle sales/rentals (new)
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
Auto/motorcycle sales (used)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Auto parts (no service)
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
Baked goods (H)
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Bicycles
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Boat sales/rentals (new and used)
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Books
A
P
P
P
P
X
X
Card and gift shop
A
P
P
P
P
X
X
Christmas tree/pumpkin lots
X
T
T
T
T
T
T
Collectibles (coin, stamp, jewelry, art, sports memorabilia)
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Confectionery
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Dairy products
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Drugs, pharmacy
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
Equipment rental (indoor only)
X
X
P
X
P
P
P
Equipment rental (outdoor)
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Firearms (SBP)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Flowers, florists, plant store
A
P
P
P
P
X
X
Fruits and vegetables
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Furniture (new)
X
P
P
X
P
P
P
Gifts
A
P
P
P
X
X
X
Grocery stores (with alcoholic beverage sales) (MM)
X
C
C
X
C
X
X
Grocery stores (w/o alcoholic beverage sales)
X
P
P
X
P
X
X
Hobby supplies, craft store, toy store
X
P
P
X
P
X
X
Home furnishings (I)
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Home improvement, building materials, lawn and garden supplies
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
Ice cream
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Large box retail
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
Meat, fish, poultry (no processing)
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Music (records, discs, tapes), or video sales/rental
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Newspaper stands (indoor/enclosed only)
A
P
P
P
P
T
T
Office supplies
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Outdoor sales (J)
X
T
T
T
T
T
T
Pawnshops
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Pet store
X
P
P
X
P
X
X
Photographic supplies
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Plant nurseries
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Secondhand goods (K) (SBP)
X
X
X
X
C
X
X
Shoes
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Sporting goods
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Swap meet
X
X
X
X
X
T
T
Swimming pools and spas
X
X
X
X
P
X
X
Tobacco products
A
P
P
P
P
X
X
Variety merchandise
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Services
Ambulance
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
Animal boarding/daycare (kennel) (NN)
X
X
X
X
C
C
C
Animal grooming
X
X
P
X
P
P
P
Animal hospital (not kennel)
X
X
C
X
C
P
P
ATM's interior/exterior wall-mounted, walk-up or drive-up (JJ)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
ATM's freestanding (KK)
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Auction house (SBP)
X
X
X
X
C
C
C
Auto body repair
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Auto detailing (L)
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Auto painting
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Auto parts installation (enclosed) (M)
X
P
P
X
P
P
P
Auto engine and transmission rebuilding
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Auto repair (enclosed, no towing) (N)
X
X
P
X
P
P
P
Auto reupholstery, recreational vehicle conversion
X
X
P
X
P
P
P
Auto transportation, shipping
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Auto wrecking yard, dismantling, junkyard
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bank, savings and loan, credit union
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Barber, beauty, manicure shop
A
P
P
P
P
X
X
Blueprinting and photocopy
A
P
P
X
P
P
P
Boat building and repair
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Car wash
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Check cashing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Diaper service
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
Dry cleaning, retail (O)
X
C
P
X
P
X
X
Dying of yard goods, fabrics, carpets, rugs
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Employment agency
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Fortunetelling (A)
P
X
P
X
X
X
P
Gasoline, service station (P)
P
X
P
X
P
P
P
Gymnasiums, health, sports club
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Laundry, on-site plant
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Laundry, coin-operated
X
X
P
P
X
X
X
Lawn mower, sales and repair (enclosed)
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
Locksmith
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Medical, dental and optical lab (retail)
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
Newspaper publishing
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
Parochial and private school (E)
P
X
C
C
X
X
X
Plasma donor center (GG)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Plating or anodizing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Photofinishing, developing, processing
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
Photography studio, engraving, silk-screen printing, lithography
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Prescription pharmacy
P
P
P
X
P
X
X
Radio, TV and appliance repair
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
Research laboratory (chemical, biological, anatomical, engineering, physics, product testing) (nonretail)
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Sandblasting booth
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sewing, weaving, knitting of textiles
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Sheet metal shop
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Shoe repair
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Sign painting
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Solid waste recovery/and processing (public)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tailor and alterations
X
P
P
P
P
X
X
Tattoo and/or body piecing studio (OO)
P
P
P
X
P
P
P
Taxicab service
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Termite and pest control
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Towing service, including dispatch office
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Travel agency
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Truck repair and overhaul
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Veterinarian
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
Welding shop
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Auto Center Accessory Uses (QQ)
Vehicle storage (RR)
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Vehicle rental (office and fleet storage)
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Vehicle repair
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Vehicle maintenance (detail, prep, etc.)
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Wholesale facilities
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Vehicle body repair
X
X
X
X
C
C
C
Vehicle painting
X
X
X
X
C
C
C
Other auto center related uses
X
X
X
X
C
C
C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Alcoholic beverage manufacturing with tasting rooms (SS)
X
X
X
X
C
C
C
Bars and cocktail lounges (SBP)
C
C
X
X
C
X
X
Dancing/entertainment (SBP)
C
C
X
X
C
X
X
Delicatessen, without alcoholic beverage
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Private club with alcohol
C
X
C
X
C
X
X
Restaurants, with alcohol
C
C
C
X
C
X
X
Restaurants, without alcohol (Q)
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Restaurants, fast food, including drive-thru (Q)
X
X
C
X
C
X
X
Restaurants, take-out including donut and ice cream shop (R)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Vendor food sales (S)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Professional/Office
Accounting and financial services
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Architectural
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Building contractors (T)
P
X
X
X
P
P
P
Engineering
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
General offices
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Insurance
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Legal
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Medical, dental, etc., clinics
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Optometric offices
P
P
P
P
P
X
X
Recreation and Entertainment
Amusement park
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bowling alley
X
X
C
X
C
X
X
Circuses, carnivals, fairs
X
T
T
X
X
X
C
Community garden (HH)
X
X
C
X
X
X
X
Golf driving ranges
P
X
C
X
C
X
X
Miniature golf
X
X
P
X
P
X
X
Pool and billiards
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Riding stables and academies
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Skating rinks (SBP)
X
C
X
X
X
X
X
Tennis courts, enclosed
C
C
P
P
P
X
X
Tennis courts, not enclosed
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Theaters, live and movie
X
C
C
X
C
X
X
Theaters, drive-in
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Racquetball, enclosed
C
C
P
P
P
X
X
Racquetball, not enclosed
X
X
P
P
P
X
X
Video arcade
X
X
X
X
C
X
X
Storage (U)
Automobile shipping
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Builder's materials
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Containerized storage units (V)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Contractor's storage
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fuel yard
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Junk vehicles
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Lumberyard
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Off-site dirt or gravel storage
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
On-site construction office trailer (W)
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Private storage (self, public)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Recreational vehicle storage
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Rock, clay, sand, gravel
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Temporary outdoor storage yard
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Trailer used for office
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Transportation storage including cabs, vans, buses, impound yard
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Trucking yard (LL)
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Used material yard
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hazardous Waste Facilities
Incinerator
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Land disposal facility
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Off-site hazardous waste facility
X
X
X
X
X
X
C
On-site hazardous waste facility
X
X
X
X
X
C
C
Regional facility
X
X
X
X
X
X
C
Residuals repository
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Storage facility
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Transfer facility station
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Transportable treatment unit
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Treatment facility station
X
X
X
X
X
X
C
Recycling Facilities (X)
Reverse vending machines
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Small collection facilities
P
P
P
X
P
P
P
Large collection facilities
X
X
X
X
C
C
C
Light processing facilities
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Heavy processing facilities
X
X
X
X
X
X
C
Utilities and Public Service (Y)
Utility distribution/transmission substations
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Microwave and antenna dishes
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Public utility service yard
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Television or radio transmitting or receiving station
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Residential
Alcohol and drug abuse recovery or treatment facility
C
X
X
X
X
X
X
Caretaker's residence
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Care facility--intermediate, skilled nursing, residential for the elderly, congregate living, convalescent, large family day care (Z)
C
X
C
C
X
X
X
Care facility–Emergency Shelters (PP)
X
X
P/C
X
X
X
X
Dwelling unit (AA)
X
X
X
P
X
X
X
Fraternity/sorority
X
X
X
C
X
X
X
Manufacturing or Processing of the Following Products and Materials
Aircraft, parts for aircraft
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Alcoholic beverage manufacturing without tasting rooms (TT)
X
X
X
X
C
C
C
Automobiles, trailers, recreational vehicles
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Bakery goods
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Battery manufacturing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bicycles, motorcycles and related equipment
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Boats, ships, parts for boats and ships
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Bottled products, bottling plant
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Candy
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Cellophane
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Cement batch plant
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ceramics, pottery, statuary (BB)
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Cigars, cigarettes and chewing tobacco
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Cloth, textiles, upholstery, felt, canvas
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Clothing manufacturing
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Concrete block, brick, rock and gravel
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Corrosive materials (CC)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Cosmetics (except soap)
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Drugs, pharmaceuticals
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Dry goods, bags, rope, baskets, bedding, awning and similar products
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Electrical and electronic equipment
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Electric or neon signs
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Engines (foundry)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Engines (no foundry)
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Fertilizer
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fiberglass, glass
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Flammable and combustible liquids (CC)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Flammable and nonflammable gas (CC)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Flammable solid, oxidized or organic peroxide (CC)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Food products (DD)
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Fruits and vegetables (packaging only)
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Furniture and home furnishings
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Gas, acetylene, chloride, ammonia, etc.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Industrial equipment
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Industrial products--small: wire, springs, sandpaper and similar products
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Ink, polish, putty, enamel, lacquer, polyurethane, ethylene glycol
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Latex splash water treatment (FF)
X
X
X
X
X
X
C
Machine shop
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Petroleum refining, storage or processing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Plastic
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Poisons, pesticides, rodenticides, herbicides, insecticides (CC)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Radioactive materials (CC)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Rubber and metal stamps
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Shoes
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Soap, bleaching powder, glue, detergent and related byproducts
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Steel
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tile
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Trucks, tractors, heavy equipment
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Wallboard, drywall, joint cement and plaster
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Wood mill (EE)
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Manufacturing of Products
Made with the Following Materials
Aluminum, sheet metal, ornamental iron, steel
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Bone, shell, cellophane
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Fiber
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Glass
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Metal ores
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Paper (no milling)
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Petroleum refining, storage or processing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Precious or semiprecious stone/metal
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Plaster
X
X
X
X
X
P
P
Plastic items from finished plastics
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Rubber, with reclamation, tire recapping or retreading
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Rubber products from finished rubber
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
Textiles, wool, yarn, fur, felt, canvas, leather, hair, feather, paper (no milling), cloth
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
Wood, cork, fiberglass, clay, glass (no blast furnace), plastic (no pyroxylin)
X
X
X
X
P
P
P
 
P - Permitted use
C - Conditional use permit required
A - Accessory use
T - Temporary use permit required, subject to requirements in Section 20.66.210
X - Prohibited
Footnotes
Chart of Permitted Uses by Zone
   A.   No adult oriented business shall be permitted within one thousand feet of any residential zone or any other adult oriented business, or within five hundred feet of any lot which there is located a public park, school or church, as provided in Chapter 9.64 of the code. Only adult oriented businesses which comply with all provisions of Chapter 9.64 shall be permitted.
   B.   Massage parlor - Regulated by Chapter 5.16, Massage Establishments and Permits, and Chapter 5.17, Massage Technicians.
   C.   Oil well and appurtenant facilities - Subject to the provisions of Title 16 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code.
   D.   1.   Outdoor advertising structures - Outdoor advertising structures with or without electronic message centers as defined herein and unless otherwise specified may be permitted in the CG, commercial general, and LI, light industrial, districts subject to obtaining a conditional use permit. The following standards shall apply to outdoor advertising structures and electronic message centers:
         a.   Outdoor advertising structures shall not be placed such that the structure or its illumination interferes with the effectiveness of, or obscures, obstructs or otherwise physically interferes with any official traffic sign, device or signal; nor shall any outdoor advertising structure include or be illuminated by flashing, intermittent or moving lights except for electronic message centers; nor shall any outdoor advertising structure cause beams or rays of light to be directed at any roadway or freeway if the light is of such intensity or brilliance so as to cause glare or to impair the vision of any driver, or to interfere with any driver's operation of a motor vehicle.
         b.   Outdoor advertising structures shall not be placed within five hundred feet of any property zoned for residential purposes.
         c.   Electronic message centers shall not be placed within one thousand feet of another electronic message center on the same side of the freeway.
         d.   Electronic message centers shall not display any message or graphic for less than four seconds, nor may the interval between the messages be less than one second.
      2.   "Electronic message center" means a sign on which the copy changes automatically on a lampbank or through mechanical means and which is attached to an outdoor advertising structure. Permitted copy includes public service announcements, the time, date and temperature and advertisements related to the goods and services provided on the same site as the sign. The illumination of an electronic message center is not considered a flashing sign as defined in this chapter.
      3.   "Outdoor advertising structure" means any sign located within fifty feet of the right-of-way of any landscaped freeway which advertises goods manufactured, produced or sold, or services rendered in compliance with all applicable city codes, on the property upon which such sign is located consistent with the intent of Sections 5273 and 5404 of the California Business and Professions Code, and which, based upon the determination of the director of planning and community development, is intended to provide primary visibility to freeway motorists.
   E.   Parochial and private schools - Includes dancing academies, music instruction and other commercial schools. Excludes preschools.
   F.   Satellite dish antenna -
      1.   Shall not be located in any required setback.
      2.   Where determined by the planning department to be feasible, antennas shall be mounted on the ground.
      3.   No antenna shall exceed twenty-five feet in height above grade. Antennas shall be screened by landscaping or fencing, to the extent feasible, for the purpose of minimizing visibility of the antenna from adjoining streets and properties.
      4.   No antenna shall be a bright, shiny or glare-reflective finish or color.
   G.   Alcoholic beverages - Including liquor, beer and wine. No such establishment shall be located within one thousand feet of another similarly permitted liquor sales establishment or within one thousand feet of a school, playground, or public park. No such establishment shall be located within seven hundred fifty feet of an area zoned for residential use.
   H.   Baked goods - All products manufactured on premises shall be sold only on premises.
   I.   Home furnishings - Such as carpeting, wallcoverings, window coverings, lumber, etc.
   J.   Outdoor sales - Including flea markets, or sale of any equipment, goods, or services in an outdoor setting other than automobiles, plants or temporary/seasonal sales of items such as pumpkins or Christmas trees, when in conjunction with and operated by the established business on site, and provided there shall be no more than four such displays or sales in one calendar year and that no one display or sale be conducted for a period of more than four consecutive days. Sales in public right-of-way prohibited. Such display or sale area will not occupy or obstruct any parking space, drive aisle or pedestrian walkway.
   K.   Secondhand goods - Including sale of used tools, machinery, and clothes, and excluding antiques and collectibles.
   L.   Auto detailing or car washing - Shall provide industrial sump and sewer connection facilities.
   M.   Auto parts installation - Limited to installation of auto aftermarket products, including radios, car phones, stereos, alarms, window tinting.
   N.   Auto repair - The exchange of parts, including engine parts, but not engine or transmission rebuilding. Storage of customer vehicles shall not exceed thirty days.
   O.   Dry cleaning retail - Dry cleaning of clothes in enclosed machines using nonflammable cleaning compounds and including sponging and pressing, with no on-site laundry plant.
   P.   Gasoline, service station - Includes convenience store/auto service station combination.
   Q.   Restaurants without alcohol - Outdoor dining is permitted as part of the restaurant use; area used shall be calculated toward parking requirements as floor area.
   R.   Take out restaurant - Restaurant primarily for off-site consumption of food or drink, containing no more than four seats.
   S.   Vendor food sales - Indoor/outdoor food sales without a permanent cooking facility and/or fixed place for seating.
   T.   Building contractors - Plumbers, electricians, cabinetmakers, general contractors, etc.
   U.   Permitted storage yards shall comply with the following minimum standards:
      1.   All permitted storage yards shall be paved per city standards;
      2.   All permitted storage yards shall comply with additional standards as found in Chapter 20.22 of SHMC.
   V.   Containerized storage units - Containerized storage units in place, stored, or in use prior to December 13, 1988, shall be removed within three years of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
   W.   On-site construction office trailer - Permitted only during period from issuance of building permit through completion of work thereunder.
   X.   Recycling facilities - Regulated in accordance with Chapter 20.56, Recycling Facilities.
   Y.   Utilities and public services - Subject to Section 20.66.150, Utilities and Services.
   Z.   Care facility - As defined in California Health and Safety Code, except correction and mental institutions.
   AA.   Dwelling unit - Permitted in the CR zone and where allowed by conditional use permit subject to the property development standards of the RH zone, except that parking need not be provided in enclosed garages and the outdoor living space requirements shall be ten percent.
   BB.   Ceramics, pottery, statuary - Using only previously pulverized clay and fired in kilns, only using electricity or gas. No tile manufacturing.
   CC.   As defined in California Administrative Code, Title 13, Article 1.3, Hazardous Materials Definitions, Sections 1155 through 1157, or as defined in California Administrative Code, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 30, Article 9, Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Materials, Sections 66680 and 66685.
   DD.   Food products - If connected with an adequate sewer system, but excluding animal products, sauerkraut, wine, vinegar, yeast and the rendering of fats and oils and fermenting.
   EE.   Including incidental millwork, but not including a planing mill.
   FF.   Limited to latex splash water certified by producers as "nonhazardous."
   GG.   A facility for the commercial collection of plasma products from human donors including offices, waiting areas, plasma donor areas, laboratories, and plasma processing and storage areas.
   HH.   Community garden plots are not subject to Section 20.70.030, Number of Parking Spaces Required by Use.
   II.   Pay Phones and vending machines placed outside of a structure:
      1.   Pay phones and vending machines must be located behind the required front and side setbacks located adjacent to streets.
      2.   Pay phones and vending machines shall not encroach, nor project into driveways, required off-street parking stalls or pedestrian pathways.
      3.   Prior to the installation of a pay phone or vending machine, the applicant shall: (a) obtain approval of a site plan pursuant to Chapter 20.52; (b) obtain a building permit (when applicable); and (c) pay fees as established by the city council by resolution and may be adjusted from time to time.
      4.   Failure to obtain a permit shall cause a double fee to be imposed pursuant to Uniform Building Code Section 15.02.060 as established by resolution and may be adjusted from time to time.
      5.   Pay phones and vending machines shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and have adequate lighting to create a safe environment and not create glare onto adjacent properties.
      6.   Pay phones and vending machines shall not have overhead wiring or exposed conduit.
      7.   Prior to installation, pay phones and vending machines shall require approval by the planning department to assure that the location does not interfere with public access, is in a safe and secure location, provides convenient access, will not create an excessive number of such machines, and will not create any conditions of public nuisance.
      8.   Pay phones and vending machines and all areas surrounding said machines shall be kept in a clean and orderly manner by the owner or tenant of the property upon which the phone or machine is located.
   JJ.   Development standards for automated teller machines (ATM's) walk-up or drive-up. (Interior ATM's shall not be regulated.) - Prior to the installation of an ATM machine, the applicant shall: (a) obtain approval of a site plan pursuant to Chapter 20.52; (b) obtain a building permit; and (c) pay building permit fees as established by the city council by resolution and may be adjusted from time to time. The site and elevation plans are subject to police and community development department review and approval. The following shall be included on the plans:
      1.   Proposed architecture shall complement existing building design and architectural theme;
      2.   Trash receptacle shall be provided;
      3.   Security lighting shall be provided;
      4.   Sign program shall accompany the site plan submittal.
   KK.   Development standards for freestanding machines - Prior to the installation of an ATM machine, the applicant shall: (a) obtain approval of a site plan pursuant to Chapter 20.52; (b) obtain a building permit; and (c) pay building permit fees as established by the city council by resolution and may be adjusted from time to time; (d) for freestanding ATM's, obtain conditional use permit. The site and elevation plans are subject to police and community development department review and approval. The following shall be included on the plans:
      1.   Proposed architecture shall complement existing building design and architectural theme;
      2.   Minimum of twenty-five square feet of landscaping shall be provided adjacent to the ATM structure;
      3.   Automatic landscape irrigation system;
      4.   Trash receptacle shall be provided;
      5.   Security lighting shall be provided;
      6.   Sign program shall accompany the site plan submittal;
      7.   Freestanding ATM designs shall accommodate more than one ATM unit;
      8.   A minimum of three parking spaces, with one being a handicap stall, shall be designated for ATM use;
      9.   Freestanding ATM units with a raised pad shall paint red curbs adjacent to drive isles and install a sign reading "No Parking."
   LL.   Minimum development standards for the establishment of new trucking yards shall be as follows:
      1.   Minimum 2 acres (87,120 square feet) lot size;
      2.   Minimum 250 feet street frontage;
      3.   Minimum 600 square foot dispatch office building with restroom;
      4.   Fully paved parking lot to city standards;
      5.   Fully fenced lot per City Standard Plan No. 230;
      6.   Fully landscaped front and street side yards with automatic irrigation system;
      7.   Minimum 1-footcandle site lighting;
      8.   Security plan approved by the Chief of Police;
      9.   Provision of on-site turning and backing areas subject to city approval of a parking lot site plan;
      10.   The public street shall not be used for truck loading/unloading, backing onto the site, standing or maneuvering;
      11.   All trucking yards shall comply with the minimum performance standards for maintenance and operations as provided in Section 20.23.030, of this Code.
   MM.   Alcoholic beverages must be packaged and sold for off-premises consumption only. Grocery store operator must demonstrate substantial likelihood that sales of packaged alcoholic beverages will constitute less than 25 percent of total gross receipts.
   NN.   Minimum development standards for the establishment of animal boarding/daycare use shall be as follows:
      1.   Outdoor play area cannot be located in areas used for required parking.
      2.   Boarding must take place indoors.
      3.    If caring for dogs, facility may be required to submit a sound attenuation plan pursuant to the CUP process to address noise emanating from building interiors and not outdoor play areas.
      4.   Outdoor play area not to be located where animals may interfere with access and servicing of operational oil wells on the property. Play areas cannot be located in well easement areas.
      5.   Animals must be supervised at all times when outdoors.
      6.   Facility must be kept free of accumulated animal waste and odors.
      7.    Outdoor play area must drain to a sanitary sewer.
      8.    Outdoor play areas over 400 square feet in size require an industrial waste clearance from the Department of Public Works and a sewer connection.
      9.    Must comply with Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP).
      10.   Facility cannot be located within 300 feet of a residentially zoned property as measured from the property line of the facility.
      11.   If caring for dogs, provide proof of vaccination for all animals including rabies, bordetella, and DHLPP (D=distemper, H=Infectious Canine Hepatitis, L=Leptospirosis, P=Parainfluenza, P=Paravovirus).
      12.   Unaltered animals shall be physically segregated to prevent attacks on other animals.
   OO.   Minimum performance standards for the establishment of tattoo and/or body piercing studios shall be as follows:
      1.   Except as otherwise provided in this footnote OO, each studio shall comply with Chapter 8.56 of this code, which incorporates by reference Parts 1, 2, 5, and 7 of Chapter 11.36 of the Los Angeles County Code and Articles 1 thru 6 of Part 1 of Chapter 36 of the Los Angeles County Code Environmental Health Regulations, and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto, as the same existed on September 13, 2011 (collectively hereinafter "LA County Body Art Codes"). In the event of any conflict between the LA County Body Art Codes and any provision of this code, the provision of this code shall govern.   
      2.   Business operating hours for general public walk-in clientele shall be limited to the hours of 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
      3.   No facility shall be located within 1,000 feet of another tattoo and/or body piercing studio in any jurisdiction.
      4.   No facility shall be located within 1,000 feet of a church, school, library, public park, day care center or community center and 1,000 feet from any area zoned for residential use as measured from the outermost boundary of the property in any jurisdiction to the entrance of the facility. This restriction is based at the time of issuance of a business license and such future sensitive uses that may be located within this 1,000-foot zone will not cause the relocation of the tattoo and/or body piercing studio.
      5.   The facility shall be designed to screen tattooing and/or piercing or similar services performed on a patron's specified anatomical parts as defined by SHMC 9.64.020 O., from persons outside the facility. Signage, advertising or images depicting specific anatomical parts shall not be placed in the windows or be visible to persons outside the facility.
      6.   Signage shall comply with standards in SHMC 20.58 unless located in a commercial center with its own established sign program.
      7.   Exterior design or modification to a building shall be subject to review under SHMC 20.52 Site Plan and Design Review.
      8.   Each artist or technician who performs tattoo and/or body piercing procedures either as an independent contractor or an employee, shall submit evidence of Bloodborne Pathogen Training certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and LA County Health Department registration on demand by any city official.
      9.   Artists who are independent contractors shall obtain a separate business license from the city.
      10.   Tattoo and/or body piercing services cannot be provided as accessory to other permitted uses such as a hair salon and cannot be operated as home occupations.
      11.   This section is not applicable to a mobile tattoo and/or body piercing business.
   PP.   Residential: Care facility - Emergency Shelters
      1.   Development Standards
         a.   Maximum number of beds:
            A maximum of 16 beds will be allowed by right in the CG zone.
            Additional facilities/beds will be considered in the CG zone under a conditional use permit.
         b.   Parking: 1 space for each employee and/or volunteer during the work shift with the greatest number of staff on site, as identified in the Facilities Management Plan and 1 additional parking space for every 5 beds and 1 space for each transport van or delivery vehicle.
         c.   Waiting and client intake areas:
            Interior area: 150 square feet minimum
            Exterior area: Must be screened from public view
         d.   Security lighting: External lighting shall be provided for security purposes. The lighting shall be stationary, directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, and of an intensity compatible with the neighborhood.
         e.   Minimum separation distance: 300 feet from any other emergency shelter.
         f.   All other CG standards per Title 20 of the Municipal Code and Building and Safety standards per Title 15 of the Municipal Code: Apply to all facilities.
      2.   Operational Standards
         a.   Each facility operator or applicant shall provide a detailed Facilities Management Plan to be submitted and updated annually and shall include such items as:
            Qualifications of management organization
            Number of staff and volunteers per shift
            Ratio of staff to clients
            Training and qualifications of staff and volunteers
            Duties of staff and volunteers
            Type of services and social services offered
            Intake and release times
            Good neighbor communication plan
         b.   Length of stay: Maximum 6 months.
         c.   Hours of operation: Hours of intake to assign sleeping accommodations are generally between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. with flexibility per the details of each Facilities Management Plan.
         d.   On-site Management:
            Agency or Organization must have experience in managing and/or providing social services.
            Facility Management Plan must be provided.
         e.   On-site security: 24 hour security services:
            A minimum of 1 security guard on site with a valid CA guard card issued by the CA Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Security & Investigations
   QQ.   Auto Center accessory uses are subject to the provisions contained in Section 20.24.020, Determination of Permitted Accessory Use.
   RR.   Vehicle storage for Auto Center accessory uses is subject to the provisions contained in Section 20.24.020, Determination of Permitted Accessory Use, and Section 20.24.030, Vehicle Storage.
   SS.   The following special development standards shall apply to alcoholic beverage manufacturing (ABM), including liguor, beer and wine, with tasting rooms:
      1.   An ABM with tasting room shall comply with ail federal, state and local laws and regulations, including a valid license from the California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board for the specific type of alcoholic beverage manufacturing occurring on-site.
      2.   An ABM with tasting room may not exceed production of fifteen thousand (15,000) barrels per year.
      3.   An ABM with tasting room may not be located within 750 feet of the nearest property line of any school, church, religious facility, residential zoning district, or other ABM with tasting room.
      4.   All production activities shall be located completely inside the ABM facility.
      5.   All on-site storage shall be located within the ABM facility.
      6.   Hours of operation for an ABM with tasting room shall be established by the associated conditional use permit.
      7.   The purchase, consumption, tasting and sale of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to only those products produced on-site.
      8.   Food may be sold in a form that is ready to eat at the time of sale. A full service kitchen and service of food prepared within the ABM or tasting room shall be permitted pursuant to the associated conditional use permit conditions of approval and required food service licensing by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department. Mobile food service and food trucks with required food service licensing by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department which are located outside of the ABM and tasting room may be permitted pursuant to the conditional use permit conditions of approval.
      9.   Ancillary retail sales shall be limited to only those retail items directly associated with the on-site ABM facility and tasting room.
      10.   The ABM with tasting room shall not charge an admission fee, cover charge or require a minimum purchase.
      11.   A sewage plan and all on-site infrastructure shall be approved by the appropriate City or County departments and shall include a waste water pre-treatment system, clarifier, oreguivalent filtering device.
      12.   If the ABM with tasting room can demonstrate that manufacturing will not be operated/conducted at the same time as the tasting room hours of operation, then the number of off-street parking spaces for manufacturing use/area may be considered for omission from the total number of reguired parking space for the business. Any such determination will be noted as a conditional use permit condition of approval.
      13.   Outdoor seating is permitted as part of the ABM with tasting room use and the area designated for outdoor seating shall be calculated at the same parking ratio as reguired for the tasting room.
      14.   An ABM with tasting room shall comply with Chapter 9.16 "Noise" of the Signal Hill Municipal Code.
      15.   No publicly accessible exterior pay telephones shall be located on the ABM premises.
      16.   Tours of the ABM and tasting room are allowed as an accessory activity. The operator shall ensure that tours do not negatively impact adjacent businesses or property owners.
      17.   An ABM with tasting room may be restricted from utilizing natural ventilation practices that may negatively impact neighboring businesses or properties and may be required to install mechanical air filtration systems to the satisfaction of the director of community development.
   TT.   The following special development standards shall apply to alcoholic beverage manufacturing (ABM) without tasting rooms, including liquor, beer and wine:
      1.   An ABM shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, including a valid license from the California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board for the specific type of alcoholic beverage manufacturing occurring on-site.
      2.   An ABM may not exceed production of fifteen thousand (15.000) barrels per year.
      3.   An ABM may not be located within 750 feet of the nearest property line of any school, church, religious facility, residential zoning district, or other ABM facility.
      4.   All production activities shall be located completely inside the ABM facility.
      5.   All on-site storage shall be located within the ABM facility.
      6.   A sewage plan and all on-site infrastructure shall be approved by the appropriate City or County departments and shall include a waste water pre-treatment system, clarifier, or eguivalent filtering device.
      7.   An ABM may be restricted from utilizing natural ventilation practices that may negatively impact neighboring businesses or properties and may be required to install mechanical air filtration systems to the satisfaction of the director of community development.
   UU.   Commercial marijuana activity is prohibited citywide, subject to the regulations found in Chapter 5.15, Marijuana Uses and Activities Prohibited, of this code.
(Ord. 2020-12-1516 § 2; Ord. 2018-01-1500 § 2; Ord. 2017-11-1497 § 4; Ord. 2016-07-1490 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 2016-06-1487, §§ 1, 2; Ord. 2016- 01-1484 § 2; Ord. 2014-01-1467 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 2013-07-1457 § 2; Ord. 2012-02-1443 § 2; Ord. 2011-10-1440 § 2; Ord. 2011-04-1424 § 2; Ord. 2011-03-1422 § 1; Ord. 2008-11-1391 § 1; 2008-3-1379 § 2; Ord. 2006-05-1359 §§ 4, 5; Ord. 2004-07-1334 § 2: Ord. 2000-02-1268 §§ 1, 2; Ord. 98-12-1243 § 3 (part); Ord. 98-08- 1238 § 1; Ord. 97-07-1219; Ord. 97-02-1216 § 2; Ord. 96-09-1211 § 1; Ord. 95-10-1198 § 1; Ord. 94-10-1187 § 1; Ord. 94-06-1183 § 1; Ord. 94-06-1182 § 1; Ord. 93-06-1158 §§ 1, 2; Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 92-12-1142 § 1: Ord. 91-01-1085 § 2; Ord. 90-07-1072 § 2; Ord. 90-04-1063 § 1; Ord. 88-11-1020 § 1; Ord. 87- 11-998 § 1; Ord. 87-06-991 § 4 (part))

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