DIVISION 9
LAND USE Revised 4/25 Revised 10/25 Revised 11/25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - Purpose - Districts Established Revised 10/25 Revised 11/25
Article 1 - Declaration of Purpose
Article 2 - Definitions
91.2.15. Carport or porte cochere.
91.2.18. Repealed by O-2930; O-2933
91.2.19. Repealed by O-2930; O-2933
91.2.20. Repealed by O-2930; O-2933
91.2.34. Lot—a parcel of land.
91.2.44. Parking area; public.
91.2.45. Parking space; automobile.
91.2.49. Residence, multiple family.
91.2.50. Residence, single family.
91.2.51. Residence, two family.
91.2.65. Structural alterations.
91.2.75. Townhouse planned development.
91.2.80. Integrated parking facility.
91.2.81. Multiple owner-occupied residential structure.
91.2.83. Flag lot subdivision; flag lot.
91.2.86. Animal sales and services.
91.2.87. Antenna and/or communication facility.
91.2.92. Automobile sales and leasing.
91.2.94. Automobile service station.
91.2.95. Automobile/vehicle body and fender shop.
91.2.96. Automobile/vehicle repair garage.
91.2.99. Banks, credit unions, and/or savings and loans.
91.2.100. Bar and cocktail lounges.
91.2.102. Building material sales.
91.2.103. Business and trade school.
91.2.105. Carwash, full-service.
91.2.106. Carwash, mechanical.
91.2.107. Carwash, self-service.
91.2.108. Check-cashing business.
91.2.109. Commercial recreation.
91.2.112. Cultural institution.
91.2.113. Dance/gymnastics/martial arts studio.
91.2.114. Day care center, adult.
91.2.117. Drive-in or drive-through services.
91.2.119. Educational institution.
91.2.120. Entertainment, live.
91.2.121. Equipment leasing and rentals.
91.2.125. Health and physical fitness clubs.
91.2.129. Mixed use development.
91.2.136. Personal improvement services.
91.2.138. Recreational vehicle.
91.2.139. Religious facilities.
91.2.140. Repair and maintenance, consumer products.
91.2.141. Residential care facility.
91.2.146. Repealed by O-3783 and O-3784.
91.2.148. Thrift shops, or secondhand stores.
91.2.153. Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals.
91.2.157. Child day care facility.
91.2.158. Child day care center.
91.2.160. Small family day care home.
91.2.161. Large family day care home.
91.2.164. Christmas tree sales lot.
91.2.165. Temporary parking lot sales event.
91.2.166. Temporary parking lot special event.
91.2.167. Small animal petting zoo.
91.2.179. High-quality transit corridor.
Article 3 - Establishment of Districts Revised 10/25 Revised 11/25
91.3.2. Districts established. Revised 10/25
91.3.3. Uncertainty of boundaries.
91.3.4. Target residential density. Revised 11/25
Article 4 - R-1 Single Family Residential District
91.4.7. Distance between buildings.
Article 5 - R-H Suburban Residential District - Repealed by O-2819
Article 6 - R-2 Two Family Residential District
91.6.7. Distance between buildings.
Article 7 - R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residential District
91.7.7. Distance between buildings.
91.7.9. Land area per dwelling unit and density.
Article 8 - R-R-3 Restricted Multiple Family Residential District
91.8.5. Land area per dwelling unit.
91.8.9. Distance between buildings.
91.8.10. Distance between accessory buildings.
Article 9 - R-4 Unlimited Multiple Family Residential District
91.9.8. Distance between buildings.
91.9.10. Land area per dwelling unit.
Article 10 - R-P Residential Professional District
91.10.2. Land area per dwelling unit.
91.10.7. Distance between buildings.
91.10.12. Planning Commission review.
Article 11 - R-5 High Rise Residential District
91.11.6. Minimum required rear and side yards.
91.11.7. Connecting buildings.
91.11.8. Height control plane and angle of light.
91.11.11. Maximum permitted floor area ratio per story.
91.11.12. Permitted floor area.
91.11.17. Underground utilities.
91.11.19. Trash and service areas.
Article 12 - LP - Limited Professional Office District
91.12.10. Distance between buildings.
91.12.11. Development standards.
Article 13 - R-3-3 Three-Unit Multiple-Family Residential District
91.13.7. Distance between buildings.
91.13.9. Land area per dwelling unit and density.
91.13.10. Driveway separation.
Article 15 - A-1 Light Agricultural District
91.15.2. Building height and restriction on improvement.
91.15.4. Yards and distances between buildings.
Article 20 - C-1 Retail Commercial District
91.20.2. Conditions under which uses permitted.
91.20.9. Land area per dwelling unit.
91.20.10. Driveway separation.
Article 21 - C-2 General Commercial District
91.21.8. Land area per dwelling unit.
91.21.12. Planning Commission Review.
Article 22 - C-3 Solely Commercial District
91.22.6. Planning Commission Review.
Article 23 - C-4 Shopping Center District
Article 24 - C-5 Conditional Commercial District
Article 25 - C-R Restricted Commercial District
91.25.2. Uses permitted by Conditional Use Permit or Precise Plan.
91.25.4. Development plan review by Planning Commission.
91.25.5. Parking lot improvement standards.
Article 26 - Civic Center District
91.26.1. Creation of district.
91.26.2. District is overlay zone.
91.26.3. Underlying zone controls land use.
91.26.4. Maintenance of property; nuisances.
91.26.5. Abatement by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal.
91.26.6. Declaration of nuisance.
91.26.7. Notice of hearing to abate.
91.26.8. Posting and serving notice.
91.26.9. Form of proper service of notice.
91.26.10. Hearing by Planning Commission.
91.26.11. Final action by City Council.
91.26.12. Service on owner of resolution to abate.
91.26.14. Record of cost for abatement by City.
91.26.15. Report; hearing and proceedings.
91.26.16. Assessment of costs against property; lien.
Article 30 - M-1 Light Manufacturing District
Article 31 - M-2 Heavy Manufacturing District
Article 32 - M-1 Limited Manufacturing District
91.32.2. Building development standards.
91.32.3. Other property development standards.
91.32.4. Performance standards.
Article 35 - P-1 Open Area - Planting - Parking
Article 36 - Multiple Owner-Occupied Residential Structures
91.36.2. Location of multiple owner-occupied residential structures.
91.36.3. Requirements; Subdivision Map Act, Conditional Use Permit.
91.36.4. Application for Conditional Use Permit.
91.36.5. Development standards; new construction.
91.36.6. Development standards; conversions.
91.36.7. Development guidelines; conversions.
91.36.8. Tenant displacement and relocation.
91.36.9. Planning Commission consideration.
91.36.10. Exception for senior citizen housing units.
Article 37 - P-U Public Use District
Article 38 - H-M-D Hospital-Medical-Dental District
91.38.4. Enclosure of mechanical equipment.
91.38.5. Underground utilities.
91.38.7. Internal noise level.
Article 39 - R-TH Residential Townhouse District
91.39.2. Uses permissible in the Residential Townhouse District.
91.39.3. Application for Conditional Use Permit.
91.39.4. Minimum development standards.
91.39.8. Distance between buildings.
91.39.10. Land dedication required.
91.39.12. Conditions, covenants and restrictions.
91.39.13. Revocation of conditional use permit.
91.39.14. Prohibition of townhouse planned developments in other districts.
Article 40 - Downtown Torrance District
91.40.010. Creation of district.
91.40.020. Downtown Torrance district, commercial sector permissible uses.
91.40.030. Downtown Torrance district, commercial sector performance standards.
91.40.040. Maintenance of property; nuisances.
91.40.050. Abatement by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal.
91.40.060. Declaration of nuisance.
Article 41 - R-H Hillside And Local Coastal Overlay Zone
91.41.1. Hillside and coastal zone.
91.41.2. Application of preexisting zone.
91.41.7. Permitted development - residential.
91.41.8. Permitted development - commercial.
91.41.9. Development standards.
91.41.10. Limitation on increases in height.
91.41.11. Limitation on increases in building space lot coverage.
91.41.13. Guidelines for review of coastal development.
Article 42 - P-D Planned Development District
91.42.2. Development standards.
Article 43 - Madrona Marsh District
91.43.1. Madrona Marsh District defined.
91.43.2. Use of the Madrona Marsh.
Article 44 - Small Lot, Low-Medium Overlay Zone
91.44.1. Small lot, low-medium overlay zone.
91.44.2. Application of preexisting zone.
91.44.4. Planning Commission review.
91.44.6. Permitted development.
Article 45 - Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Zone (HBCSP)
91.45.2. Relationship to Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan.
Article 46 - Residential Office Overlay District (ROO)
91.46.2. Relationship to underlying zone.
Article 47 - Commercial/residential Transition Overlay District (C/RTO)
91.47.3. Development permit required.
91.47.6. Special development and landscaping standards.
Article 48 - Downtown Residential Multiple-Family Residential District
91.48.3. Conditionally permitted uses.
91.48.4. Building development standards.
91.48.6. Review of conditional use permit applications.
Article 49 - Torrance Tract Overlay Zone
91.49.010. Torrance tract overlay zone.
91.49.020. Application of preexisting zone.
91.49.040. Planning Commission review.
91.49.050. Planning and design.
91.49.060. Permitted development.
91.49.070. Repealed by O-3823 and O-3824.
Article 50 - Historic Preservation Ordinance
91.50.030. Designation of historic resources.
91.50.040. Torrance Register of Historic Resources.
91.50.050. Historic landmark designation criteria.
91.50.060. Historic district designation criteria.
91.50.070. Historic landmark designation process.
91.50.080. Historic district designation process.
91.50.090. Notice of Historic Preservation Commission’s decision.
91.50.100. Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision.
91.50.110. Amendment or rescission.
91.50.130. General requirements.
91.50.140. Filing of applications.
91.50.160. Ordinary maintenance and repair.
91.50.170. Minor project review.
91.50.180. Certificate of appropriateness.
91.50.190. Certificate of demolition.
91.50.200. Certificate of economic hardship.
91.50.210. Conditions of approval.
91.50.250. Historic preservation incentives.
91.50.260. California Historical Building Code.
91.50.280. Modifications to development standards.
91.50.290. Public recognition.
91.50.320. Duty to keep in good repair.
91.50.340. Municipal-owned historic resources.
Article 51 - HCO Housing Corridor Overlay Zone
91.51.020. Applicability and boundaries.
91.51.030. Relationship to base zoning districts.
91.51.0100. Yard adjacent to internal drive aisle.
91.51.0110. Minimum street frontage.
91.51.0120. Useable open space.
91.51.0140. Residential unit sizes.
91.51.0150. Parking reductions.
91.51.0160. Site and building design standards.
91.51.0170. Mixed-use design standards.
91.51.0180. Compatibility standards.
91.51.0190. Performance standards.
91.51.0200. Community benefits and incentives.
Article 52 – RHEIH-OZ Religious and Higher Education Institution Housing Overlay Zone Revised 10/25
91.52.030. Relationship to base zoning districts.
91.52.050. Development standards.
91.52.090. Useable open space.
91.52.110. Residential unit sizes.
91.52.120. Compatibility standards.
Chapter 2 - General Provisions Revised 4/25 Revised 10/25
Article 1 - Controlled Zoning
92.1.1. Indicated controlled zoning.
92.1.2. Translating controlled zoning to permissible use.
92.1.3. Use control in reclassified official plan.
92.1.5. Translating precise zoning to permissible use.
Article 2 - Uses Generally Revised 4/25 Revised 10/25
92.2.1. Compliance with provisions.
92.2.2. Parking; places of public assembly.
92.2.3. Signs; residential zones.
92.2.4. Public buildings and property; permitted in any zone.
92.2.7. Community care facilities.
92.2.9. Seasonal pumpkin and Christmas tree sales lots.
92.2.10. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. Revised 10/25
92.2.11. Repealed by O-3954. Revised 10/25
92.2.12. Solar energy systems. Revised 4/25
92.2.13. Expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charging equipment. Revised 4/25
Article 3 - Height of Buildings
92.3.1. Permitted height exclusive of roof structures.
Article 4 - Minimum Lot and Building Site Areas
92.4.1. Dwellings; when permitted in any zone exclusive of M-2.
92.4.2. Building site area or yard; reduction in size; minimum requirements.
Article 5 - Yards
92.5.1. Unobstructed from ground to sky.
92.5.2. Stairways and balconies.
92.5.5. Encroachments: bay windows, chimneys, water heaters, etc.
92.5.6. One story accessory buildings.
92.5.7. Two story accessory buildings.
92.5.8. Rear yard adjacent to alleys.
92.5.9. Repealed by O-2301 & O-2302.
92.5.10. Swimming pools, spas, jacuzzi, decking.
92.5.11. Side yards and court widths.
92.5.13. Parking on residentially zoned property.
92.5.14. Paving of residentially zoned property.
92.5.15. Use of vehicles on private property for habitation.
92.5.16. Temporary habitation permits.
92.5.18. Temporary habitation permit procedures.
92.5.19. Temporary habitation permits (fees).
92.5.21. Violation of article.
92.5.23. Application of regulations.
Article 6 - Exposed Exterior Walls
92.6.1. Exterior walls, commercial and industrial buildings.
Article 7 - Special Setback Line.
92.7.1. Front yard and side street setback, agricultural or residential districts.
92.7.2. Front yard and side street setback, secondary and major highways.
92.7.3. Front yard and side street setback, half streets and future street extensions.
92.7.4. Setbacks; commercial and industrial districts.
Article 8 - Accessory Buildings
92.8.1. Detached accessory building; height, location of.
92.8.2. Accessory buildings for multiple family residences.
Article 9 - Zoning Applied to Annexed Areas
92.9.1. Annexed areas automatically zoned R-1.
Article 10 - Splitting Lots
92.10.2. Limitations for construction on lots.
Article 11 - Accessibility to Building Site and Living Quarters
92.11.1. Building site to front on public street.
92.11.2. Private road, width of.
92.11.3. Access to rear living quarters.
92.11.4. Access for fire fighting equipment, multiple family dwellings.
Article 12 - Signs
92.12.1. Signs to comply with sign ordinance.
Article 13 - Fences, Walls, Retaining Walls and Hedges
92.13.1. Residential purposes.
92.13.2. Commercial and industrial purposes.
Article 14 - Automatic Rezoning of Subdivided Land
92.14.1. Tentative Tract Map; R-1 zone; exception.
92.14.2. Petition for other than R-1 zoning.
Article 15 - Garage Doors
92.15.1. Private garage doors for single family residences; garage doors required.
92.15.2. Private garage for multiple family residence.
Article 16 - Garages Facing Public Streets
92.16.1. Wall required when garages face on public street.
92.16.2. Height of wall between garages.
92.16.3. Garage below street grade excepted.
Article 17 - Mobilehomes and Mobilehome Parks
92.17.1. Permitted by Conditional Use Permit
Article 18 - Home Occupations
92.18.3. Application requirements.
92.18.4. Standards and requirements.
Article 19 - Unauthorized Sale of Vehicles on Vacant Lots
Article 20 - Living Areas
92.20.1. Single family dwellings; total floor area.
92.20.2. Single family dwellings; bedroom or den.
92.20.3. Two family dwellings.
92.20.4. Multiple family dwellings.
92.20.6. Sleeping room or den.
Article 21 - Building Design Compatibility
92.21.1. Exterior structure covering.
92.21.2. Building design limited.
92.21.3. Building additions to be similar.
92.21.4. Buildings in same zone to be similar.
92.21.5. Buildings to conform to code provisions.
92.21.6. Building relocation limited.
92.21.7. Refuse and storage areas.
92.21.8. Enclosure of mechanical equipment.
92.21.10. Swimming pool separation.
92.21.11. Building envelope evaluation.
Article 22 - Nonconforming Uses, Buildings or Structures
92.22.4. Nonconforming Buildings or Structures.
92.22.6. Cota, Amapola neighborhood.
Article 23 - Enforcement
Article 24 - Reapplication after Denial or Withdrawal
92.24.2. Time for reapplication.
Article 25 - Repealed by O-3252
Article 26 - Recording Conditions on Use of Land
Article 27 - Extensions of Time
92.27.1. Extensions; granting without hearing.
Article 28 - Modification of Conditions
92.28.1. Method of modification.
92.28.2. Filing of application.
92.28.3. Processing applications.
Article 29 - Subdivision Control
92.29.2. Consistency of map with general and specific plan.
92.29.3. Control of design and improvement.
92.29.7. Preparation of parcel maps.
92.29.9. Filing of tentative maps.
92.29.10. Waiver of parcel map.
92.29.13. Expiration of tentative map approval and extensions.
92.29.14. Failure to record parcel map or final map.
92.29.17. Waiver of direct street access.
92.29.18. School site dedication.
92.29.20. Supplemental size or capacity.
92.29.21. Drainage and sewer facilities.
92.29.22. Bridge crossing and major thoroughfare.
92.29.23. Improvement security.
92.29.26. Reversion to acreage.
92.29.27. Environmental review.
92.29.28. Grading and erosion control.
92.29.30. Filing and submission.
92.29.31. Minimum R-1 lot size - parcel map, tract maps.
92.29.32. Vesting tentative maps.
92.29.33. Flag lot subdivisions.
92.29.34. Two-unit projects and urban lot splits in the R-1 zone.
Article 30 - Development Standards
92.30.3. Enclosure of trash, loading and storage areas.
92.30.4. Time for pickup, delivery and parking lot sweeping.
92.30.7. Dimensions of driveways, aisles, parking spaces and landscaping.
92.30.8. Access to local streets prohibited.
92.30.9. Building setback requirements.
Article 31 - Repealed by O-3458
Article 32 - Property Maintenance
92.32.3. Building maintenance.
92.32.5. Trash and debris; general maintenance.
92.32.8. Use of the public right-of-way.
Article 33 - Spacing of Blight Inducing Enterprises
92.33.4. Conditional Use Permit.
Article 34 - Amendment to General Plan
92.34.2. Consistency with general plan.
92.34.3. Amendments to general plan.
92.34.4. Planning Commission Report.
92.34.5. Approval of amendments.
Article 35 - Nuisance Abatement
92.35.4. Authority of Code Enforcement Officer.
92.35.6. Criminal or civil penalty for violation.
Article 36 - Development Permits
92.36.3. Review and approval authority.
92.36.4. Filing of application.
92.36.6. Final determination and findings.
92.36.8. Development permit expiration.
Article 37 - Large Family Day Care Permits
92.37.4. Application requirements.
92.37.5. Standards and requirements.
Article 38 - Vacant Building and Lot Maintenance and Registration
92.38.3. Responsibility for enforcement.
92.38.6. Notification of owner.
92.38.8. Required information.
92.38.9. Vacant building plan.
92.38.10. Approval of plan; modification; appeal.
92.38.11. Standards of approval.
92.38.12. Removal of property from registry.
92.38.15. Alternative enforcement options.
Article 39 - Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
92.39.010. Purpose and intent.
92.39.020. General provisions.
92.39.040. Height and location and available technology.
92.39.060. Permit review procedures.
92.39.070. Radio frequency compliance and radiation report.
92.39.080. Right to review or revoke permit.
92.39.090. Removal of telecom facilities.
92.39.100. Exemption for city facilities.
92.39.110. Violation a misdemeanor.
Article 40 - Unattended Collection Boxes
92.40.2. Applicability and permissible use.
92.40.3. Application requirements.
92.40.4. Standards and requirements.
92.40.9. Unpermitted unattended collection boxes.
Article 41 - View Equity
92.41.010. Intent and purpose.
92.41.030. View equity claim limitations.
92.41.040. Criteria for determining unreasonable obstruction.
92.41.050. Criteria for determining appropriate view equity claim action.
92.41.060. Hierarchy of restorative action.
92.41.070. Process for resolution of obstruction disputes.
92.41.080. Neighbor to neighbor contact.
92.41.090. Initial reconciliation.
92.41.120. Binding arbitration.
92.41.140. Apportionment of costs.
Article 42 - Garage Sales
92.42.040. Sales on multifamily properties.
Article 43 - Short Term Rentals
92.43.020. Applicability and permissible use.
92.43.030. Application requirements.
92.43.040. Standards and requirements.
92.43.080. Reserved for future use.
92.43.090. Unpermitted short term rental.
Article 44 - Shared Mobility Devices
92.44.020. Purpose and intent.
92.44.030. Applicability and definitions.
92.44.040. General requirements.
92.44.060. Procedure for retrieval of shared mobility device.
Chapter 3 - Off Street Parking
Article 1 - General
93.1.1. Off street parking required.
93.1.2. Downtown Torrance and Meadow Park Redevelopment Project Area exempted.
93.1.3. Substantial improvement.
93.1.4. Garage space requirements.
93.1.5. Modified gross floor area - Limitation.
93.1.7. Temporary parking lot events.
93.1.8. Mobile food vendors on public or private property.
93.1.9. Housing corridor overlay zone exempted.
Article 2 - Use and Parking Spaces Required
93.2.1. Single family residence.
93.2.3. Multiple-family residence.
93.2.4. Banks, savings and loan and credit unions.
93.2.6. Business and professional offices
93.2.11. Food and beverage establishment.
93.2.12. Furniture and major appliance store.
93.2.18. Manufacturing uses and processing plants.
93.2.19. Medical/dental clinics; medical professional offices.
93.2.23. Uses not otherwise provided for.
93.2.24. Recreation facilities.
93.2.25. Retail and service commercial uses.
93.2.27. Rooming houses and clubs having sleeping rooms.
93.2.28. Sanitariums and homes.
93.2.29. Stadiums and places of public assembly.
93.2.32. Transportation terminal facility.
93.2.33. Warehouse and storage building.
93.2.34. Child day care centers and kindergartens.
93.2.36. Automobile dealerships.
93.2.37. Helistops and heliports.
93.2.38. Pool and billiard halls.
93.2.41. Court or court facilities.
93.2.42. Large family day care homes.
Article 3 - Off Street Loading
93.3.1. Required off street loading space.
Article 4 - Standards of Development for Commercial and Industrial Parking Areas
93.4.1. Plot plan approval required.
93.4.2. Size of parking space.
93.4.4. Access to parking areas.
93.4.5. Parking area access roads and driveways.
93.4.6. Parking space striping.
93.4.8. Lighting of parking areas.
93.4.9. Paving of parking areas.
93.4.11. Conditions for allowing joint uses.
93.4.12. Location and control of parking facilities.
93.4.13. Exception to location requirement.
93.4.15. Parking facilities required for more intensive use.
93.4.16. Parking facilities required for change of use.
93.4.17. Change of use inspection fee.
93.4.18. Parking facilities provided beyond required facilities.
93.4.19. Reserved parking spaces.
93.4.20. Restriction on parking space use.
93.4.21. Combined or mixed uses.
93.4.22. Noncompliance with statement; a misdemeanor.
93.4.23. Continuing obligation.
93.4.24. Deviations from parking lot design requirements.
93.4.25. Exemption from parking requirements.
Article 5 - Development Standards for Residential Parking Areas
93.5.1. Plot plan approval required.
93.5.2. Size of residential parking spaces.
93.5.4. Location of parking spaces.
93.5.9. Line of sight standard.
93.5.11. Required storage space.
93.5.13. Paving of driveways and garage areas.
93.5.14. Separation from windows.
93.5.16. Parking lot illumination.
Article 6 - Landscape Regulations
93.6.1. Wall enclosure requirements.
93.6.2. Amount of landscaping required.
93.6.4. Choice of plant material.
93.6.5. Landscaping plan review.
93.6.6. Exclusion of employee parking areas in M-1 and M-2 districts.
93.6.7. Conformance to landscape regulations.
93.6.8. Landscaping of open residential parking.
Article 7 - Variances, Waivers and Nonconforming Uses
93.7.2. Provisions for waivers.
Chapter 4 - Variances - Waivers
Article 1 - Variances
94.1.2. Initiation of proceedings.
94.1.4. Recommendation of the Planning Commission.
94.1.5. Criteria for granting.
94.1.6. Hearing and decision of City Council.
94.1.8. Termination and revocation.
94.1.9. Term of previously granted variances.
94.1.10. Procedure for establishment of terms of variances.
94.1.11. Restriction on improvement.
94.1.12. Extension of variance.
Article 2 - Waivers and the Procedure Therefor
94.2.2. Filing of application.
94.2.4. Criteria for granting.
94.2.5. Decision of Planning Commission.
Article 3 - Restricted Manufacturing Permit
94.3.1. Scope—Downtown Torrance.
94.3.2. M-1 uses qualifiedly permitted.
94.3.3. Application for permit.
94.3.4. Notice of public hearing.
94.3.6. Decision of the planning director.
94.3.7. Appeal to planning commission.
94.3.8. Decision of the planning commission.
Article 4 - Validation Permits
94.4.1. Scope of validation procedure.
94.4.2. Initiation of proceedings.
94.4.4. Criteria for granting validation permit.
94.4.5. Decision of the planning commission.
Article 5 - Repealed by O-2734
Chapter 5 - Conditional Use Permits
Article 1 - General
95.1.2. Review and approval authority.
95.1.3. Filing of application.
95.1.6. Final determination and findings.
95.1.8. Conditional use permit to run with the land.
95.1.9. Conditional use permit expiration.
Article 2 - Repealed by O-3425
Article 3 - Conditional Uses and Development Standards
95.3.1. Uses permitted; criteria.
95.3.2. Airports, heliports, helistops and landing strips.
95.3.3. On-sale liquor sales establishments.
95.3.5. Animal hospitals; kennels.
95.3.7. Cemeteries, crematories, mausoleums, columbariums.
95.3.8. Amusement parks; carnivals; auditoriums; stadiums, etc.
95.3.9. Medical institutions; hospitals; sanitariums, etc.
95.3.10. Private clubs, fraternities, lodges, etc.
95.3.12. Commercial radio and television equipment.
95.3.13. Refuse dumps and sewage disposal plants.
95.3.16. Riding academies and public stables.
95.3.17. Wrecking yards; salvage yards.
95.3.18. Educational institutions.
95.3.22. Residential uses in commercial zones.
95.3.23. Repealed by O-2130; O-2194.
95.3.24. Automobile, truck, motorcycle, trailer and boat repair facilities.
95.3.25. Automobile, truck, motorcycle, and trailer sales agencies.
95.3.27. Accessory uses on commercial parking lots.
95.3.28. Dwellings exceeding development standards, condominiums.
95.3.29. Commercial and office structures.
95.3.30. Environmentally significant manufacturing.
95.3.31. Manufacturing and storage structures.
95.3.33. Community service facilities.
95.3.35. Bird quarantine facility.
95.3.36. Secondary recovery oil operations.
95.3.37. Multiple owner-occupied residential structures.
95.3.38. Commercial and industrial condominiums.
95.3.39. Restriction on parking space use.
95.3.42. Recycling facilities.
95.3.43. Gasoline stations selling alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption.
95.3.45. Senior citizen housing.
95.3.46. Child day care centers.
Article 4 - Exemption from Hearing
95.4.1. Authority to grant exemption.
Chapter 6 - Rezoning - Precise Plan.
Article 1 - Rezoning.
96.1.2. Initiation of proceedings.
96.1.4. Recommendation of Planning Commission.
96.1.5. Hearing by the City Council.
96.1.6. Decision of the City Council.
Article 2 - Precise Planning.
96.2.4. Decision of Planning Commission.
Article 1 - General.
97.1.6. Substitution of Environmental Quality Commission for Oil Board.
Article 2 - License.
97.2.3. Drilling according to license.
97.2.6. Conditions of license.
97.2.7. Revocation or suspension of license.
Article 3 - Bond.
97.3.2. Conditions of the bond.
97.3.5. Notice of abandonment.
Article 4 - Combining Oil Districts.
97.4.2. Combining Oil Districts established.
97.4.5. Repealed by O-2130; O-2194.
97.4.6. "O1" combining oil district.
97.4.7. "O2" combining oil district.
97.4.8. "O3" combining oil district.
97.4.9. "O4" combining oil district.
97.4.10. "O-5" combining oil district.
97.4.11. Conditions for placement in O-5 (PP) district.
97.4.12. Precise plan required, O-5 (PP) sites.
97.4.13. Twenty year limitation period, O-5 (PP) sites.
Article 5 - Derricks and Portable Masts.
97.5.2. Design standards for derricks and portable masts.
97.5.3. Substitution of design standards.
97.5.4. Certification of derricks and portable masts.
97.5.5. Annual inspection required.
97.5.6. Site plan permit required.
97.5.7. Design standards for sites.
97.5.8. Application for site plan permit.
97.5.10. Derrick permit required.
97.5.12. Set-up permit required.
Article 6 - Safety Measures.
97.6.8. Attractive nuisance prohibited.
97.6.9. Abandonment requirements prior to new construction.
97.6.10. Placement of structures over wells.
97.6.11. Retaining space around abandoned well.
Article 7 - Idle Wells.
97.7.7. Application for decision or exception.
97.7.9. Decision of Oil Board.
97.7.12. Conclusively idle wells.
Article 8 - Drilling Conditions.
97.8.2. Drilling into city property.
97.8.4. Drilling near existing well.
97.8.5. Drilling near school or hospital.
97.8.6. Drilling near property line or dwellings.
97.8.10. Exceptions to standard provisions.
Article 9 - Site Maintenance.
97.9.1. Application of article.
97.9.2. Definition of oil well site.
97.9.4. Fence spacing formula.
97.9.5. Fence permit required.
97.9.6. Chain link fence requirements.
97.9.7. Fence components specifications.
97.9.8. Masonry wall specifications.
97.9.10. Applicaton to existing fences.
97.9.14. Abatement of dilapidated structures.
97.9.17. Storage of equipment.
97.9.20. Landscaping required.
97.9.21. Presentation and approval of plan.
97.9.24. Landscaping exception.
97.9.25. Standards for approval of plan.
97.9.26. Maintenance of landscaped areas.
97.9.27. Maintenance of artificial structures.
97.9.28. Maintenance and color of equipment.
97.9.30. Delegation of duties.
97.9.32. Barricading exposed gas lines.
97.9.33. Maintenance of exposed gas lines.
Article 10 - Annual Operating Permits.
97.10.1. Operations prohibited without permit.
97.10.2. Periodic inspection required.
97.10.6. Successive reinspections.
97.10.7. Delegation of duties.
Article 11 - Drilling Permits.
97.11.1. Drilling permit required.
97.11.3. Application for permit.
97.11.6. Decision of oil board.
97.11.9. Commencement and expiration.
97.11.11. Relief from Code provisions.
97.11.12. Conditional Use Permit.
Article 12 - Oil Well Equipment Permits.
97.12.1. Permits required for equipment.
97.12.2. Replacement of equipment.
97.12.3. Exemption from permit requirements.
97.12.4. Supersedure of Article 4 provisions.
97.12.5. Processing procedure and criteria.
Article 13 - Secondary Recovery Operations.
97.13.1. Secondary recovery operations defined.
97.13.2. Conditional use permit required.
97.13.6. Overlay on zoning map and oil map.
Article 14 - Nonconforming Uses
97.14.1. Removal of facilities.
97.14.3. Twenty year limitation period.
97.14.4. Determination of nonconforming wells.
97.14.5. Exception for performance standards and appeals.
97.14.6. Extension of time for amortization.
97.14.8. Reference to Environmental Quality Commission.
97.14.9. Restrictions on improvement.
97.14.10. Abandonment of well.
Article 1 - Helicopter Landing Facilities
98.1.5. Development standards.
98.1.7. Occasional use facilities.
Article 1 - Filing Fees.
Article 2 - Appellate Fees
99.2.1. Appellate fee; Planning Director.
Article 3 - Notification Fees
Chapter 10 - Trip Reduction and Traffic Management
Article 1 - Definitions
Article 2 - Development Review
910.2.1. Review of proposed project.
Article 3 - Transportation Demand and Trip Reduction Measures
910.3.1. Applicability of requirements.
910.3.2. Development standards.
Article 4 - Monitoring
Chapter 11 - Signs Revised 4/25
Article 1 - Scope of Chapter
Article 2 - Definitions Revised 4/25
911.2.010. Advertising device.
911.2.020. Advertising display.
911.2.040. Architectural element.
911.2.090. Commercial message or commercial speech.
911.2.110. Electronic message center or sign.
911.2.150. Freeway, landscaped.
911.2.190. Light bulb strings.
911.2.230. Neon or light band.
911.2.240. Noncommercial speech or noncommercial message.
911.2.250. Nonconforming sign.
911.2.260. Original art display. Revised 4/25
911.2.310. Qualified street frontage.
911.2.370. Street pole banner.
Article 3 - Sign Permit and Fees
911.3.010. Sign permit required.
911.3.020. Official, quasi-official, and directional signs.
911.3.030. Application for sign permit.
911.3.040. Nonconforming signs.
911.3.050. Issuance of permits.
Article 4 - Area of Sign Permitted
911.4.010. Signs - Commercial and industrial.
911.4.070. Signs - Residential zones.
Article 5 - Discretionary Processes
911.5.010. Creative/innovative sign permit or program.
911.5.020. Master sign program.
Article 6 - General Provisions
911.6.010. Projection into alleys prohibited.
911.6.020. Interference with building regulations.
911.6.030. Projection over public property.
911.6.040. Encroachment permit.
911.6.050. Projection over private property.
911.6.060. Memorial signs and historical tablets.
911.6.110. Signs on public property.
911.6.120. Sign appurtenances.
911.6.130. Use of Roman letters, Arabic numerals.
Article 7 - Temporary Signs
911.7.020. Time limit on temporary signs.
911.7.040. Trade construction signs.
911.7.050. Commercial leasing signs.
911.7.060. Real estate signs - Residential.
911.7.090. Temporary window signs.
911.7.100. Temporary civic and religious signs.
911.7.110. Gasoline/service station signs.
911.7.130. Signs on public property.
Article 8 - Electronic Message Center Signs
911.8.020. Electronic message center signs.
911.8.030. Site requirements for electronic message center signs.
911.8.040. Number, location, spacing, form, and substitution/removal requirements.
911.8.060. Height, area, projection, and clearance requirements.
911.8.070. Brightness, display, copy, and message requirements.
911.8.080. Light and glare intrusion prevention.
911.8.090. Nonconforming electronic message center signs.
Article 9 - Billboards
911.9.020. Approval of Planning Commission.
911.9.040. Maximum height and average grade.
911.9.050. Subdivision billboards.
911.9.060. Billboards adjacent to residential areas.
911.9.080. Blockage of existing signs.
911.9.100. Minimum distance between billboards.
911.9.130. Billboards adjacent to landscaped freeway.
911.9.140. Conversion of nonelectric billboards to electronic.
911.9.150. Letters on billboards.
Article 10 - Electronic/Digital Billboards
911.10.010. Electronic/digital billboards.
911.10.020. Development standards.
Article 11 - Murals Revised 4/25
911.11.010. Mural policy. Revised 4/25
Article 12 - Enforcement Revised 4/25
911.12.020. Repealed by O-3939.
911.12.030. Abatement of nonconforming signs.
911.12.040. Unsafe and unlawful signs.
(Added by O-316; Amended by O-612; O-791)