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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 20.39
SP-19 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Sections:
   20.39.010   Purpose and intent.
   20.39.020   Adoption of SP-19, general industrial specific plan
   20.39.030   Land use.
   20.39.040   Development standards.
   20.39.050   Building height.
   20.39.060   Setbacks.
   20.39.070   Yards.
   20.39.075   Landscape materials and turf replacement.
   20.39.080   Architectural projections.
   20.39.090   Fences, walls and hedges.
   20.39.100   Off-street parking.
   20.39.110   Storage.
   20.39.120   Signs.
   20.39.130   Noise.
   20.39.140   Utilities, public facilities and services.
   20.39.150   Transportation related facilities.
   20.39.160   Planning areas and additional uses.
20.39.010   Purpose and intent.
   A.   The intent and purpose of this chapter is to establish a specific plan to guide the physical development of a particular geographic area within the city well suited for the development of job producing industrial uses, but constrained due to existing commercial zoning designations, small size lots, lack of infrastructure and ongoing oil field operations or leaseholds that prevent or discourage development. In an effort to accommodate the city's employment needs, the concepts, regulations and conditions set forth in the general industrial specific plan provide for the development of industrial uses compatible with surrounding land uses and the existing circulation system. This specific plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State Government Code (Sections 65450 through 65457) and addresses all of the issues and topics specified in those codes.
   B.   Location and Boundaries. The specific plan includes different planning areas. Maps of the planning areas are on file in the offices of the Community Development Department.
   C.   Goals and Objectives. The following are the goals and objectives for development within the general industrial specific plan:
   1.   Encourage the development of privately sponsored, jobs producing, industrial development;
   2.   Encourage the consolidation of existing substandard lots into parcels of suitable size for contemporary planned industrial development with adequate parking and good access to major arterial roads and the freeway system;
   3.   Apply design standards that result in quality development and achieve streetscapes with attractive buildings, enclosed industrial yards and well landscaped yards that provide an aesthetically pleasing buffer for passers-by and neighboring land uses;
   4.   Preserve the quality appearance of an industrial area by providing good quality landscaping initially and by the establishment of controls requiring good quality maintenance thereafter; and
   5.   Provide for the development of safe and secure industrial facilities with adequate infrastructure improvements to promote safe and efficient vehicular traffic flows of goods and materials, and assure security through lighting and alarm systems and site designs that discourage vandalism, theft and other criminal activities.
   D.   Distribution of Land Uses. The distribution of land uses, and extent of the uses of land, including landscaped setbacks or open spaces, within the area covered by the plan is shown in the diagram entitled "Illustrative Site Plan" on file in the offices of the community development department. The text specifying distribution, location and extent of the uses of land is contained herein.
   E.   Public and Private Infrastructure. The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan are shown in the diagrams entitled "Technical Site Plan/Grading Plan/Street Improvement Plan" on file in the offices of the community development department. The text describing the distribution, location, and extent of public and private improvements is contained in the conditions of approval attached to the specific plan project and on file in the community development department.
   F.   Development Standards. Development standards and criteria by which development will proceed and standards for conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable, shall be as described herein.
   G.   Program Implementation. Program implementation measures including regulations, public works projects, and financing measures necessary to carry out projects shall be included in development plans for each project. The city may implement public works projects to facilitate coordinated development of and among development projects, and conditions of approval of development projects may require construction of public improvements.
(Ord. 2009-02-1397 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2006-11-1368 § 1)
20.39.020   Adoption of SP-19, general industrial specific plan.
   A.   The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to property that is designated as SP-19, general industrial specific plan on the official zoning map on file in the offices of the community development department.
(Ord. 2006-11-1368 § 1)
20.39.030   Land use.
   A.   Principal Uses. Principal uses are land uses as follows:
   1.   Area 1 – Concrete batch plant.
   2.   Area 2 - The following General Industrial uses or similar uses as may be approved by the Director of Community Development:
Miscellaneous
 
Bakery
 
Laundry, on-site plant
 
Lawn mower or small engine repair indoors with all equipment stored with an enclosed yard
 
Medical, dental and optical lab
 
Post office/ distribution center
 
Television or radio transmitting
 
Utility distribution/transmission substations
 
Temporary construction office trailer only during construction of building on the same lot
Services
 
Animal veterinarian/ hospital/grooming, no kennel
 
Auction house
 
Auto detailing/ carwash indoors with sump and industrial wastewater connection
 
Auto engine and transmission repair indoors and with all stored vehicles within an enclosed yard screened from public view
 
Auto/motorcycle repair and parts exchange in an enclosed building
 
Auto upholstery, recreational vehicle conversion indoors with all stored vehicles within an enclosed yard screened from public view
 
Boat repair indoors with all stored boats within an enclosed yard screened from public view
 
Bicycle repair
 
Services (Cont'd)
 
Photo studio, developing, processing
 
Radio, TV and appliance repair
 
Research laboratory - chemical, biological, engineering, physics, product testing
 
Sign painting indoors with all signs and materials stored within an enclosed yard
 
Termite and pest control
 
Welding/ machine shop
Offices
 
Accounting and financial services
 
Architectural
 
Contractor's office, no outdoor storage
 
Engineering/ software/ computer repair
 
General offices/ real estate/ insurance
 
Legal
 
Employment agency, no training or schools
 
Newspaper publishing
 
Travel agency
Eating and Drinking Establishments
 
Restaurant without alcohol sales or drive-through
 
Storage, indoors only, no outdoor storage yards
 
Building materials
 
Contractor's materials, indoors only, no outdoor storage
 
Oil field service equipment/ supplies
 
Vehicle storage
Warehousing
 
Warehousing, repackaging and distribution of materials and products indoors when such activities do not create offensive odors, excessive dust or radioactivity or other environmental hazards.
Manufacturing and Assembly
 
Manufacturing and assembly of materials and products indoors when such activities do not create offensive odors, excessive dust or radioactivity or other environmental hazards.
 
   3.   Area 3 - Recycling and Solid Waste Transfer Facility as defined under the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (Public Resources Code Sections 40000 et seq.) subject to City Council approval of a Conditional User Permit.
   4.   Area 4 - Truck Terminal and Administrative Offices in conjunction with a Recycling and Solid Waste Transfer Facility subject to the City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
   B.   Accessory Uses. Accessory uses permitted in conjunction with the development shall be those permitted in the GI and LI zones.
   C.   Nonconforming Uses. Existing nonconforming uses may continue as provided in Chapter 20.82.
   D.   Unlisted Uses Prohibited. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited including the following unlisted uses that are expressly prohibited: Auto body repair, auto painting, towing, towing dispatch office, auto wrecking, dismantling, junk yard, trucking yard, transit yard, truck repair, bus, ambulance or van storage, auto shipping, storage of shipping containers, tire recapping, trailer for office use, commercial marijuana activity, medical office, dental office, optometrist office, chiropractic office, hazardous waste management facilities, schools including trade schools, gyms or sports clubs, public storage and vendor food sales.
   E.   The use or temporary use of vacant unimproved land for parking or storage shall be prohibited.
(Ord. 2017-11-1497 § 7, 2017; Ord. 2016-01-1484 § 5; Ord. 2011-04-1424 § 5; Ord. 2010-09-1420, § 1, 2010; Ord. 2009-02-1397 § 2, 3, 2009; Ord. 2007-02-1372 1; Ord. 2006-11-1368 § 1)
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