Division 8. Special Requirements
For Certain Uses
9148.1 Vehicle Dismantling Yards, Junk and Salvage Yards, Vehicle Impounding Yards.
No vehicle dismantling yard, or junk and salvage yard, or vehicle impounding yard shall be established, maintained or extended in any zone unless it complies with the following requirements:
A. All operations and storage, including all equipment used in conducting such business, other than parking, shall be conducted within an enclosed building, or within an area enclosed by a solid fence. When two (2) or more vehicle dismantling yards, junk and salvage yards, and/or vehicle impounding yards have a common boundary line, a solid wall or solid fence shall not be required on such common boundary line; provided, however, that a solid wall or solid fence shall enclose the entire combined area devoted to such uses. (Ord. 80-532, § 6)
B. Where such fences or walls are provided, other than a decorative wall required pursuant to CMC 9162.52, they shall be developed as provided herein:
1. The fences and walls shall be of a uniform height in relation to the ground upon which they stand and shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet and shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. Except in the yard areas where off-street parking is required or provided, said fences or walls shall be set back five (5) feet from the lot line along all frontages abutting a public street or walkway, or abutting a more restrictive zone. This five (5) foot setback area shall be landscaped in a neat, attractive manner and shall be equipped with an irrigation system, permanently and completely installed, which delivers water directly to all landscaped areas. Where off-street parking is required or provided, said wall or fence shall be constructed at the rear of the parking area.
Tall-growing trees shall be planted and maintained along side and rear fences or walls which abut an elevated freeway or residential area, in accordance with a planting plan approved by the Director.
2. All fences and walls open to view from any public street or walkway or any area in other than an industrial zone shall be constructed of solid masonry, except required fences may be constructed of other material comparable to the foregoing if approved by the Director and in accordance with standards established by resolution of the Council after recommendation by the Commission.
3. The fences and walls shall be constructed in workmanlike manner, shall be uniform in appearance and shall consist solely of new materials unless the Director approves the substitution of used materials, where, in his opinion, such used materials will provide the equivalent in service, appearance and useful life.
4. All gates in the fences or walls shall be of solid metal material and shall be no less than eight (8) feet in height and shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. Such gates shall be kept closed when not in use and shall provide a pedestrian access opening unless other pedestrian access is provided.
C. The entire site shall be paved with an asphalt or concrete surfacing or an oil and aggregate mixture to prevent emulsion of dust or tracking of mud onto public rights-of-way. The site shall be graded to drain to the public street or other drainage provision satisfactory to the Director of Public Works. The Community Development Director shall enforce these dust control standards and may:
1. Approve other paving materials which provide, in his opinion, the equivalent in service and useful life.
2. Modify such requirements with respect to existing establishments in those areas where mate-rial is stored and he finds no dust or mud problems would result.
D. The following minimum required off-street parking spaces, and adequate access thereto, shall be maintained on the site:
1. One (1) off-street parking space (nine (9) feet by twenty (20) feet) for each seven thousand (7,000) square feet of site area or fraction thereof for the first two (2) acres, and two (2) off-street parking spaces for each acre thereafter, to be located outside the walls or fences required by subsection B of this Section and to be in compliance with CMC 9162.41 through 9162.7.
2. One (1) off-street loading area (fourteen (14) feet by forty (40) feet) for each acre of site area or fraction thereof, to be located within the walls or fences required by subsection B of this Section.
3. Regardless of the size of the site, a minimum of five (5) parking spaces plus one (1) loading area shall be provided.
The parking spaces required herein shall not be used for the parking of vehicles used directly in the conduct of such use or of renovated, repaired or reassembled vehicles which are owned, operated or in possession of the proprietor of the vehicle dismantling yard or junk and salvage yard.
All off-street parking shall be improved and paved with a surface of three (3) inch asphaltic concrete with concrete wheel stops installed. The interior landscaping, five (5) foot landscaped strip, permanent irrigation system, and decorative wall shall all comply with CMC 9162.52.
E. No wrecked or dismantled vehicles, salvage or junk shall be placed or allowed to remain outside the enclosed yard area.
F. No wrecked or dismantled vehicles, salvage or junk shall be stored at a height greater than that of the surrounding fence or wall.
G. The frontage along all dedicated public streets shall be improved with curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
H. The standards of development as set forth in this Section shall not relieve the proprietors of such establishments from complying with all applicable regulations, laws, and ordinances of the City of Carson, County of Los Angeles and the State of California.
I. The crushing, smashing, baling or reduction of metal where permitted by the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to all of the conditions and required improvements set forth in this Section, and in addition, the maximum noise generated by such operation measured from any point on any adjacent property in a more restrictive zone, or along any street, shall be seventy (70) decibels as measured on the A-scale.
J. All vehicle dismantling yards, junk and salvage yards and vehicle impounding yards shall comply with the requirements set forth in this Section on or before April 1, 1970. (Ord. 78-429)
9148.2 Reserved.
Repealed by Ord. 16-1590. (Ord. 95-1079, Exh. A.)
9148.3 Reserved.
Reserved. (Ord. 79-479, § 8; Ord. 16-1602, § 9)
9148.4 Large Collection Recycling Facility.
No large collection recycling facility shall be established, maintained or enlarged in any zone unless it complies with the following requirements:
A. Shall not be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet, as measured from lot line to lot line, of any residentially zoned property or institutional use (as specified in CMC 9162.21(b));
B. Shall be constructed with durable waterproof and rustproof material if not located within an enclosed building;
C. Shall conduct all collection operations within an enclosed building or within an area enclosed by a decorative reinforced concrete wall. Cargo containers, as defined in CMC 9191.067(A), shall not be used for storage;
D. Shall not occupy any portion of a front setback or any setback which abuts an existing or future public right-of-way;
E. Shall be designated on a site plan to be submitted and approved in accordance with CMC 9172.23;
F. Shall be landscaped to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director;
G. Shall be maintained at all times in a clean, litter-free condition and shall be cleared of loose debris on a daily basis;
H. Shall accept only recyclable materials as defined in CMC 9191.508. If such facility has public access, the collection containers shall be clearly marked to identify the material that may be deposited;
I. Shall not operate with exterior noise levels in excess of 60 dBA as measured at the property line of adjacent noise sensitive land uses such as residential, schools, libraries, community care facilities, hospitals, churches, unsoundproofed offices, hotels, motels and outdoor recreation areas; for all other adjacent uses, exterior noise levels shall not exceed 70 dBA. A noise study extrapolating the exterior noise levels to be generated by the proposed use shall be submitted to and approved by the Community Development Director. Noise contours overlaid on a land use map showing the surrounding property shall accompany such a study;
J. Shall limit the hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. if the facility is located within five hundred (500) feet of property zoned for a residential use;
K. Shall obtain the approval of the Community Development Director for all power-driven processing, including aluminum foil and can compacting, baling, plastic shredding, or other light processing activities necessary for the efficient temporary storage and shipment of material, and shall comply with all conditions to mitigate noise and other adverse impacts;
L. Shall comply with sign requirements applicable to the zoning district. The facility shall be clearly marked with the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation. Directional signs, bearing no advertising message, may be installed with the approval of the Community Development Director. (Ord. 87-819, § 6)
9148.5 Processing Facility for Recyclables.
No processing facility for recyclables shall be established, maintained, or enlarged in any zone unless it complies with the following requirements:
A. Shall not be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet, as measured from lot line to lot line, of any residentially zoned property or institutional use (as specified in CMC 9162.21(B));
B. Shall conduct all operations, except for incidental storage, within an enclosed building or within an area enclosed by a decorative reinforced concrete wall, with mounded landscaping between the wall and the property line;
C. Shall comply with Section 25250.11 of the California Health and Safety Code if used motor oil is accepted for recycling;
D. Shall be maintained at all times in a clean, litter-free condition and shall be cleared of loose debris on a daily basis;
E. Shall accept only recyclable materials as defined in CMC 9191.508. If such facility has public access, the collection containers shall be clearly marked to identify the material that may be deposited;
F. Shall not operate with exterior noise levels in excess of 60 dBA as measured at the property line of adjacent noise sensitive land uses such as residential, schools, libraries, community care facilities, hospitals, churches, unsoundproofed offices, hotels, motels and outdoor recreation areas; for all other adjacent uses, exterior noise levels shall not exceed 70 dBA. A noise study extrapolating the exterior noise levels to be generated by the proposed use shall be submitted to and approved by the Community Development Director. Noise contours overlaid on a land use map showing the surrounding property shall accompany such a study;
G. Shall limit the hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. if the facility is located within five hundred (500) feet of property occupied by noise-sensitive land uses as identified in this Section. The facility will be operated by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open;
H. Shall not permit dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odors above ambient levels to impact on neighboring properties;
I. Shall meet all noise level requirements of this Section for any power-driven processing. Light processing facilities for recyclables shall be limited to the baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding and sorting of source-separate recyclable materials and the repair of reusable materials;
J. Shall ensure that all collection facilities not within an enclosed building are constructed with durable waterproof and rustproof material;
K. Shall, if a light processing facility for recyclables, be no larger than forty-five thousand (45,000) square feet and have no more than an average of two (2) outbound truck shipments of material per day. A light processing facility for recyclables shall not shred, compact or bale ferrous metals, other than food and beverage containers. (Ord. 87-819, § 7)
9148.6 Cargo Container Storage Facilities.
A. Development Policy. The objectives of these regulations pertaining to cargo container storage facilities are as follows:
1. To provide for the safe and orderly storage of cargo containers in a manner that minimizes the noise, dust, traffic, blight and other adverse environmental impacts of such a use upon the surrounding area.
2. To ensure that the cargo container storage operation is conducted in a safe manner based upon such factors as the permitted height of such containers, the cargo within the containers, and methods of securing the containers so as to prevent shifting and toppling.
3. To ensure adequate screening of cargo containers from the public right-of-way.
4. To ensure that the site is sufficient in size to accommodate the safe storage of containers in accordance with this Section.
B. Site Development.
1. Setbacks.
a. All setbacks abutting a public right-of-way shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet in depth.
b. All setbacks not abutting a public right-of-way shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet in depth.
c. No encroachments are permitted in any setback except that any existing legal, nonconforming encroachment may be permitted to remain, subject to the provisions of CMC 9172.23.
2. Landscaping and Irrigation.
a. Landscaping and irrigation plans shall be prepared and signed by a licensed landscape architect and approved by the Community Development Director prior to occupancy.
b. All landscaped areas shall be well maintained at all times and permanently irrigated with an electronic timer preset for early morning hours.
c. All required yards adjacent to, or visible from, a public right-of-way shall be landscaped utilizing any combination of the following:
(1) Drought resistant plants common to this region, including lawn grasses, flowers, ground covers, vines, shrubs in five (5) to fifteen (15) gallon sizes, and specimen trees;
(2) Decorative materials such as rock, bark, gravel, boulders, wood, brick, block, tile, stucco, ornamental iron, and chain link; or
(3) Artistic features, such as berms, earth mounds, planter beds, fencing, monuments, artwork, sculptures, and fountains.
3. Configuration of Cargo Containers.
a. Cargo containers shall not be stored within five (5) feet of any required screening wall nor within twenty (20) feet of any structure or building.
b. All cargo containers shall be arranged in parallel rows.
c. Except as to cargo containers stored within one thousand (1,000) feet of residentially zoned property or institutional uses, as to which the interim provisions relating to “Cargo Container Storage” contained in CMC 9182.22(A) are applicable during the “Allowable Life” provided for therein, cargo container storage shall comply with the following standards:
(1) The first row which is parallel or adjacent to any property line, or any required setback therefrom, may be stacked to a maximum of three (3) high.
(2) The second row which is parallel or in proximity to any property line, or any required setback therefrom, may be stacked to a maximum of three (3) high.
(3) The third and any subsequent row which is parallel or in proximity to any property line, or any required setback therefrom, may be stacked to a maximum of four (4) high; and
(4) The maximum stacking height on any site is four (4) containers.
d. Cargo container configuration site plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to the commencement of operations. The site plan, as approved by the Director, shall be adhered to at all times.
4. General Requirements.
a. Vehicular parking, loading, and maneuvering areas shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of CMC 9162.0.
b. Areas utilized for the storage of cargo containers shall be surfaced with materials approved by the Community Development Department which adequately prevent dust from becoming airborne and prevent the tracking of mud onto public rights-of-way. The site shall be graded to drain onto the street or shall otherwise be drained in a manner approved by the Director of Public Works.
c. The site shall, to the extent reasonably feasible, be located so as to provide for direct vehicular ingress from and egress to a designated route, as specified in CMC 3261, and to minimize or preclude ingress from and egress to restricted streets, as defined in CMC 3260. These requirements shall not apply to any site where cargo containers are received and transported by rail only.
d. All cargo container storage shall be screened from public rights-of-way. The screening shall be designed and scaled so that its mass and height is compatible with other existing or proposed improvements in the area, and the cargo containers are adequately concealed.
e. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize or permit the storage of cargo containers containing hazardous materials, substances or wastes which are capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety or property, including, but not limited to, any radioactive material, poison, flammable gas, nonflammable gas, flammable liquid, oxidizer, flammable solid, corrosive material (liquid or solid), irritating materials, combustible liquids, explosives, blasting agents, etiologic agents, organic peroxides, hazardous wastes, and regulated materials of classes A, B, C, D and E, the definitions of which may from time to time be designated by the United States Department of Transportation under Title 49 (commencing with Section 1801) of the United States Code and Title 49 (commencing with Section 107) of the Code of Federal Regulations, and adopted by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol pursuant to Section 2402.7 of the Vehicle Code.
f. All habitable structures shall be placed on a permanent foundation, and a building permit shall be obtained.
5. Additional Requirements.
a. Cargo container storage facilities located within a redevelopment project area shall be subject to site plan and design review pursuant to CMC 9172.23.
b. In reviewing any application for a business license for compliance with this Code, or in reviewing and approving any site plan, the Community Development Director may impose such additional requirements as may be required to achieve the objectives in subsection (B)(5)(a) of this Section. (Ord. 88-842, § 1; Ord. 93-1026, § 1)
9148.7 Sidewalk, Parking Lot and Tent Sales.
In connection with temporary sidewalk, parking lot, and tent sales, the following requirements shall be met:
A. Only nonprofit organizations and merchants with a permanent location may conduct such sales.
B. The applicant shall obtain written approval to conduct such sales from the property owner.
C. The event shall be conducted outside an enclosed building and shall not encroach upon public rights-of-way.
D. The applicant shall submit adequate plot plans depicting pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking and fire lanes acceptable to the Planning Division.
E. In the case of a “Tent Sale,” County Fire Department approval must accompany the application.
F. Such sales shall be subject to prior approval of the Director. (Ord. 88-857, § 5; Ord. 89-888, § 2)
9148.8 Truck-Related Uses Located Less than One Hundred (100) Feet from a Residential Zone.
A. If any portion of property utilized for any truck-related use described in this subsection (A)(1) or (A)(2), is less than one hundred (100) feet from the lot line of any residentially zoned property, a conditional use permit shall be required.
(1) Truck parking, maneuvering, loading and off-loading operations, stacking or servicing.
(2) Placement or stacking of trailers or any other similar container for cargo, merchandise, products, materials, etc.
B. Approval of a conditional use permit required by this Section shall include development standards designed to mitigate existing and potential noise, dust, fumes, traffic and other adverse environmental impacts affecting neighboring residential areas. Examples of these development standards may include, but are not limited to, walls, fences, buffer zones, landscaping and other mitigating measures.
C. Notwithstanding subsections A and B of this Section, if, upon review by the Director, it is determined that a warehouse or manufacturing facility has less than three (3) loading zones, ramps, doors or docks; or has a minimum fifty (50) foot separation between truck-related uses and the residential property line; or that no mitigation measures can be imposed that will alleviate existing or potential problems caused by truck-related uses defined in this Section that affect residentially zoned properties, then the Director may waive the requirement for conditional use permit. Any property that has been constructed pursuant to an approved owner’s participation agreement with the City’s Redevelopment Agency or has an approved site plan and design review in accordance with CMC 9172.23, and whose present use is consistent with such owner’s participation agreement or site plan and design review, is not subject to the requirements of this Section. (Ord. 92-982, § 2)
9148.9 Truck Terminal and Truck Yard Facilities.
A. Development Policy. The objectives of these regulations pertaining to truck terminal and truck yard facilities are as follows:
1. To be used in connection with conditional use permit and site plan approval.
2. To provide for the safe and orderly use of land for parking, servicing, repairing or storage of trucks in active use in a manner that minimizes adverse environmental impacts of such a use upon the surrounding area.
3. To ensure that truck terminal and truck yard uses include development standards designed to mitigate existing and potential noise, dust, fumes, traffic and other adverse environmental impacts affecting neighboring residential and commercial areas. Examples of these development standards may include, but are not limited to, walls, fences, buffer zones, landscaping and other mitigating measures.
4. To ensure that the truck terminal and truck yard operations are conducted in a safe manner based upon such factors as the adequate paving, striping of truck parking stalls, lighting, storage within the yard and cargo within the trucks.
5. To ensure adequate screening of truck terminal and truck yard facilities from the public right-of-way.
6. To ensure that the site is sufficient in size to accommodate truck terminal and truck yard uses in accordance with this Section.
B. Site Development.
1. Setbacks.
a. All setbacks abutting a public right-of-way shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet in depth.
b. No encroachments are permitted in any setback except that any existing legal, nonconforming encroachment may be permitted to remain, subject to the provisions of CMC 9172.23.
2. Landscaping and Irrigation.
a. Landscaping and irrigation plans shall be prepared and signed by a licensed landscape architect and approved by the Development Services Group Planning Division prior to occupancy.
b. All landscaped areas shall be well maintained at all times and permanently irrigated with an electronic timer preset for early morning hours.
c. All required yards adjacent to, or visible from, a public right-of-way shall be landscaped utilizing any combination of the following:
(1) Drought resistant plants common to this region, including lawn grasses, flowers, ground covers, vines, shrubs in five (5) to fifteen (15) gallon sizes, and minimum twenty-four (24) inch box specimen trees, of sufficient bulk to provide screening;
(2) Decorative materials such as rock, bark, gravel, boulders, wood, brick, block, tile, stucco, ornamental iron; or
(3) Artistic features, such as berms, earth mounds, planter beds, fencing, monuments, artwork, sculptures, and fountains.
3. Fencing.
a. Fencing materials shall consist of decorative masonry walls, such as splitface, stucco block or slumpstone, and shall be approved by the Development Services Group Planning Division.
b. Decorative wrought iron gates with opaque screening shall be installed at all access points visible from the public right-of-way.
c. Fence height shall comply with CMC 9146.3.
d. Chainlink fencing and barbed or concertina wire shall be prohibited where visible from public right-of-way.
4. Configuration of Truck Parking and Storage.
a. Trucks and permitted storage shall not be stored within five (5) feet of any required screening wall.
b. Truck parking and permitted storage shall be arranged in parallel rows and shall be stripped per CMC 9162.66.
c. A site plan in connection with a Conditional Use Permit application shall be submitted to the Development Services Group Planning Division.
5. General Requirements.
a. Vehicular parking, loading, and maneuvering areas shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of CMC 9162.0.
b. Areas utilized for the parking of truck and permitted storage shall be surfaced with materials approved by the Development Services Group Planning Division which adequately prevent dust from becoming airborne and prevent the tracking of mud onto public rights-of-way. The site shall be graded to drain in accordance with the City’s Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) Ordinance and in a manner approved by the City Engineer.
c. The site shall, to the extent reasonably feasible, be located so as to provide for direct vehicular ingress from and egress to a designated route, as specified in CMC 3261 (Oversize Vehicles), and to minimize or preclude ingress from and egress to restricted streets, as defined in CMC 3260 (Truck Routes).
d. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize or permit the storage of hazardous materials, substances or wastes which are capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety or property, including, but not limited to, any radioactive material, poison, flammable gas, nonflammable gas, flammable liquid, oxidizer, flammable solid, corrosive material (liquid or solid), irritating materials, combustible liquids, explosives, blasting agents, etiologic agents, organic peroxides, hazardous wastes, and regulated materials of classes A, B, C, D and E, the definitions of which may from time to time be designated by the United States Department of Transportation under Title 49 (commencing with Section 1801) of the United States Code and Title 49 (commencing with Section 107) of the Code of Federal Regulations, and adopted by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol pursuant to Section 2402.7 of the California Vehicle Code.
e. All habitable structures shall be placed on a permanent foundation, and a building permit shall be obtained. (Ord. 04-1308, § 5)
9148.10 Emergency shelters.
A. A single emergency shelter for thirty (30) occupants, or a combination of multiple shelters with a combined capacity not to exceed thirty (30) occupants, shall be allowed as a permitted use in the “ML” (Manufacturing Light) zone and “MH” (Manufacturing Heavy) zone; provided, that all of the requirements and development standards set forth below are satisfied. Any emergency shelter with a capacity greater than thirty (30) occupants shall also be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.
B. Location Requirements. Emergency shelters shall meet the following location requirements:
1. Emergency shelters serving single adults or families shall be situated a minimum of three hundred (300) feet from another emergency shelter and one thousand (1,000) feet from a residential area, public park, public or private school (not including trade or technology school), universities, colleges, student housing, senior housing, child care facility, and business licensed for on- or off-site sales of alcoholic beverages to the public as measured from property line to property line.
2. Emergency shelters shall be located within one-quarter (1/4) mile of a designated public transportation stop.
C. Development Standards. Emergency shelters shall meet the following development standards:
1. Hours of Operation. The facility shall operate on a first-come, first-serve basis with clients only permitted on site and admitted to the facility between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. during Pacific Daylight Time, and 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. during Pacific Standard Time. Clients must vacate the facility by 8:00 a.m. and have no guaranteed bed for the next night. A curfew of 10:00 p.m. (or earlier) shall be established and strictly enforced and clients shall not be admitted after the curfew.
2. Waiting Area. Adequate waiting areas must be provided within the premises for clients and prospective clients including ten (10) square feet per bed with a minimum one hundred (100) square feet to ensure that public sidewalks or private walkways are not used as queuing or waiting areas.
3. Shelter Management Plan. A shelter management plan shall be submitted as a part of the permit application, which addresses all of the following:
a. Service providers shall maintain sufficient monetary resources to enable them to operate the facility per the shelter management plan, and shall demonstrate to the City prior to approval of the permit application that such funds shall be available for use upon first occupancy of the proposed project and shall reasonably be expected to be available for the life of the project.
b. A minimum of one (1) staff member per fifteen (15) beds shall be awake and on duty when the facility is open. Facility staff shall be trained in operating procedures, safety plans, and assisting clients. The facility shall not employ staff who have been convicted of a felony or who are required to register as a sex registrant under Penal Code Section 290.
c. Service providers shall maintain up-to-date information and referral sheets to give clients and other persons who, for any reason, cannot be served by the establishment.
d. Service providers shall provide criteria to screen clients for admittance eligibility, with the objective to provide first service to individuals with connections to Carson.
e. Service providers will maintain information on individuals utilizing the facility and will ensure that the maximum stay at the facility shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) days in a three hundred sixty-five (365) day period.
f. Service providers shall continuously monitor waiting areas to inform prospective clients whether they can be served within a reasonable time. If they cannot be served by the provider because of time or resource constraints, the monitor shall inform the client of alternative programs and locations where he or she may seek similar service.
g. Service providers will educate on-site staff to provide adequate knowledge and skills to assist clients in obtaining permanent shelter and income, including referrals to outside assistance agencies. An annual report on this activity will be provided to the City.
h. Service providers shall provide for the timely removal of litter attributable to clients within the vicinity of the facility every twenty-four (24) hour period.
i. Service providers will maintain good communication and have procedures in place to respond to operational issues which may arise from the neighborhood, City staff, or the general public.
j. Service providers shall establish standards for responding to emergencies and incidents expelling clients from the facility. Readmittance policies for clients who have previously been expelled from the facility shall also be established.
k. Alcohol and illegal drug use is prohibited on site. Service providers shall expel clients from the facility if found to be using alcohol or illegal drugs.
l. The establishment shall implement other conditions and/or measures as determined by the City, in consultation with other City/County agencies, necessary to ensure that management and/or clients of the establishment maintain the quiet, safety and cleanliness of the premises and the vicinity of the use.
m. Other requirements as deemed necessary by the City to ensure that the facility does not create an adverse impact to surrounding properties.
n. On a monthly basis, provide an updated list of emergency shelter residents to the Sheriff’s Department.
o. All graffiti on the premises shall be removed by the business operator within twenty-four (24) hours.
p. Installation of anti-loitering signs.
4. Client Restrictions. The emergency shelter operator shall not intake any person as a client if that person is wanted by the police or has a record of committing violent offenses. The emergency shelter operator shall also conduct a background check on all prospective clients using Megan’s Law database and restrict client intake in accordance with State and local registered sex offender residency restrictions.
5. Maximum Number of Beds. No more than a total of forty-five (45) beds shall be provided on the entire property where the emergency shelter is located. Beds shall be provided for men and women in separate and secured areas.
6. No Alcohol, Drugs or Weapons Allowed. At no time shall any client be allowed to keep on site any alcoholic beverages, drugs or weapons of any kind. The manager of the emergency shelter shall conduct routine inspections of each client’s personal space to verify compliance and report to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office any client that is found in possession of illegal substances, drugs, and/or weapons of any kind.
7. Personal Space. A minimum of thirty (30) square feet shall be allocated for each client bed.
8. Restroom and Shower Facilities. Separate and secured restrooms and shower facilities shall be provided for men and women with at least two (2) toilets, one (1) shower and one (1) sink provided for every twenty (20) clients in accordance with Building Code requirements.
9. Common Space. Interior and/or exterior common space for the on-site clients to congregate shall be provided on the property at a ratio of not less than fifteen (15) square feet per occupant or a minimum overall area of four hundred (400) square feet, whichever is greater. Any outdoor storage, including, but not limited to, items brought on site by clients for overnight stays, shall be screened from public view by a minimum six (6) foot tall decorative wall or fence. Shopping carts are not permitted on site.
10. Food Service Areas. The emergency shelter operator shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable Los Angeles County Health Department regulations in providing food service to its clients.
11. Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) on-site parking space for every eight (8) adult beds, plus one (1) additional space designated for the on-site manager. No client shall sleep or live within a motor vehicle on the property of an emergency shelter at any time.
12. Bicycle Racks. Bicycle racks that allow for the secure storage of bicycles shall be provided. Bicycle racks shall accommodate at least one (1) bicycle storage space for every eight (8) adult beds. All bicycle racks are required to be located in an area that is not visible from the public right-of-way.
13. Lighting. Each emergency shelter shall provide exterior lighting on pedestrian pathways and parking lot areas on the property for safety. Lighting shall be shielded and/or reflected away from all residential areas and public streets.
14. Security. The emergency shelter shall be required to submit an on-site securing plan for review and approval by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office. The emergency shelter operator shall ensure that the approved security plan is implemented at the emergency shelter at all times.
15. Health and Safety. Each emergency shelter shall comply with all applicable local and State health and safety codes such as the California Building Code, California Fire Code, California Health and Safety Code and applicable zoning standards for the development and use of the property on which the emergency shelter is located. (Ord. 13-1525, § 7)