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City of Artesia, CA chevron_right chevron_right Code of Ordinances chevron_right Title 9 Planning and Zoning chevron_right Chapter 2 ZONING

Chapter 2 ZONING

Article 1 Title, Authority, and Purposes
§ 9-2.101 Title.
§ 9-2.102 Authority.
§ 9-2.103 Purposes.
§ 9-2.104 Statute of Limitations.
Article 2 Scope
§ 9-2.201 Minimum Requirements.
§ 9-2.202 Compliance with Other Laws.
§ 9-2.203 Compliance with Other Laws: Conflicts.
§ 9-2.204 Continuation of Previously Granted Variances.
§ 9-2.205 Continuation of Previously Granted Permits.
§ 9-2.206 Continuation of Nonconforming Uses.
§ 9-2.207 Lawfully Established Uses Made Nonconforming.
§ 9-2.208 Pending Proceedings.
§ 9-2.209 Consistency with Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
Article 3 Administration
§ 9-2.301 Powers and Duties of the Planning Commission: Performance.
§ 9-2.302 Powers and Duties of Officers: Performance.
Article 4 Definitions
§ 9-2.401 Scope.
§ 9-2.402 "A" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.403 "B" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.404 "C" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.405 "D" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.406 "E" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.407 "F" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.408 "G" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.409 "H" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.410 "I" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.411 "J" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.412 "K" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.413 "L" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.414 "M" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.415 "N" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.416 "O" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.417 "P" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.418 "Q" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.419 "R" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.420 "S" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.421 "T" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.422 "U" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.423 "V" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.424 "W" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.425 "X" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.426 "Y" Words and Phrases.
§ 9-2.427 "Z" Words and Phrases.
Article 5 Establishment of Zones
§ 9-2.501 Established.
§ 9-2.502 Intent and Purposes.
§ 9-2.503 Zoning Maps.
§ 9-2.504 Uncertainty of Boundaries.
Article 6 Development Standards
§ 9-2.601 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.602 Conformity.
§ 9-2.603 Maintenance of Required Facilities.
Article 7 Former Development Review Board
§ 9-2.701 Transfer of Powers to the City's Planning Commission.
Article 8 Lots
§ 9-2.801 Minimum Area Requirements: Exceptions.
§ 9-2.802 Minimum Area Requirements: Land Subject to Easements.
§ 9-2.803 Minimum Area Requirements: Corner Cutoffs.
§ 9-2.804 Increased Area Requirements.
§ 9-2.805 Division or Conveyance of Lots Having Less Than the Minimum Area Requirements.
§ 9-2.806 Use of Lots Having Less Than the Minimum Area Requirements.
§ 9-2.807 Agreements Made Contrary to Provisions for Lot Area Requirements.
§ 9-2.808 Lot Area Requirements Reduced by Public Use.
§ 9-2.809 Lot Area Requirements Reduced for Street and Highway Uses.
§ 9-2.810 Lot Area Requirements Reduced for Street and Highway Uses: Credits for Off-Street Parking.
§ 9-2.811 Minimum Width Requirements.
Article 9 Yards
§ 9-2.901 Front Yards: Special Requirements.
§ 9-2.902 Side Yards: Special Requirements.
§ 9-2.903 Accessory Buildings and Structures.
§ 9-2.904 Fences, Walls, Signs, and Landscape Elements.
§ 9-2.905 Projections.
§ 9-2.906 Distances Between Buildings.
§ 9-2.907 Building Lines.
Article 10 Streets and Highways
§ 9-2.1001 Dedications and Improvements: Required.
§ 9-2.1002 Dedications and Improvements: Lots Abutting Private Streets and Road Rights-of-Way.
§ 9-2.1003 Dedications: Standards.
§ 9-2.1004 Dedications: R-1 Zone.
§ 9-2.1005 Improvements.
§ 9-2.1006 Dedications and Improvements: Conditions for Granting Zone Reclassifications, Variances, and Conditional Use Permits.
§ 9-2.1007 Dedications and Improvements: Agreements.
§ 9-2.1008 Dedications and Improvements: Contributions by the City.
§ 9-2.1009 Failure to Dedicate or Improve.
§ 9-2.1010 Waivers.
§ 9-2.1011 Variances.
§ 9-2.1012 Appeals.
Article 11 Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 9-2.1101 Parking and Loading Facilities: Limitations.
§ 9-2.1102 Shared Parking and Loading Facilities.
§ 9-2.1103 Parking Spaces Required.
§ 9-2.1104 Parking Facilities: Site Plans.
§ 9-2.1105 Parking Facilities: Paving, Marking, Bumper Guards, Screening, Lighting, Mechanical Lifts, and Outdoor Dining and Seating Safety Standards.
§ 9-2.1106 Parking Facilities: Dimensions, Maneuvering Areas, Driveways; Modifications, Landscaping.
§ 9-2.1107 Parking Facilities: Circulation.
§ 9-2.1108 Parking Facilities: Ownership.
§ 9-2.1109 Parking Facilities: Development Time.
§ 9-2.1110 Loading Facilities: Areas and Access: Modifications.
Article 11.5 Transportation Demand Management
§ 9-2.1151 Purpose and Intent.
§ 9-2.1152 Definitions.
§ 9-2.1153 Environmental Review of Transit Impacts.
§ 9-2.1154 Transportation Demand and Trip Reduction Measures.
§ 9-2.1155 Land Use Analysis Program.
§ 9-2.1156 Monitoring and Enforcement.
Article 12 Signs
§ 9-2.1201 Compliance: Permits.
§ 9-2.1202 Exterior Signs: Commercial Zones.
§ 9-2.1203 Exterior Signs: Industrial Zones.
§ 9-2.1204 Window Signs: Commercial and Industrial Zones.
§ 9-2.1205 Exterior Signs: Residential Zones.
§ 9-2.1206 Administrative Review and Approval.
§ 9-2.1207 Double-Faced Signs.
§ 9-2.1208 Restrictions Applicable to Temporary Signs on Private Property.
§ 9-2.1209 Prohibition of Temporary Signs on Public Property.
§ 9-2.1210 Temporary Signs: Location.
§ 9-2.1211 Illuminated and Moving Signs.
§ 9-2.1212 Advertising Displays Adjacent to Freeways.
§ 9-2.1213 Measurement.
§ 9-2.1214 Safety.
§ 9-2.1215 Maintenance.
§ 9-2.1216 Civic, Fraternal, and Religious Announcement Signs and Bulletin Boards.
§ 9-2.1217 (Reserved)
§ 9-2.1218 Exceptions.
§ 9-2.1219 Mobile Billboard Advertising Displays.
§ 9-2.1220 Penalty.
§ 9-2.1221 Applicability of Other Laws.
Article 12.5 Lighting
§ 9-2.1250 Temporary Outdoor Lighting Regulations in Residential Zones.
§ 9-2.1251 Temporary Outdoor Lighting Regulated in Commercial and Industrial Zones.
§ 9-2.1252 Exposed Neon Lighting for Signs and Architectural Accents.
Article 13 Performance Standards
§ 9-2.1301 Performance Standards.
Article 13.5 Incidental Outdoor Uses
§ 9-2.1350 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.1351 Permitted Incidental Outdoor Uses.
§ 9-2.1352 General Standards for Incidental Outdoor Uses.
§ 9-2.1354 Additional Standards for Incidental Outdoor Displays.
§ 9-2.1355 Additional Standards for Sidewalk Sales.
§ 9-2.1356 Additional Standards for Outdoor Seating.
§ 9-2.1357 Additional Standards for Outdoor Seating and Dining in the Downtown Commercial Area.
§ 9-2.1358 Enforcement.
Article 13.6 Special Outdoor Use Permits
§ 9-2.1360 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.1361 Permitted Uses with a Special Outdoor Use Permit.
§ 9-2.1362 Administration.
§ 9-2.1363 Required Findings.
§ 9-2.1364 Conditions of Approval.
§ 9-2.1365 Appeal or Call-Up Review of Action.
§ 9-2.1366 Expiration of Permit.
§ 9-2.1367 Permit Transferable.
§ 9-2.1368 Modification and Enforcement.
Article 13.7 Pedestrian, Transit and Decorative Amenities in Commercial Developments
§ 9-2.1370 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.1371 Applicable Developments and Zones.
§ 9-2.1372 Definitions.
§ 9-2.1373 Small Commercial Developments.
§ 9-2.1374 Large Commercial Developments.
Article 14 Fences, Walls, and Hedges
§ 9-2.1401 Fences and Walls.
§ 9-2.1402 Hedges.
§ 9-2.1403 Modifications.
Article 15 Landscaping
§ 9-2.1501 Compliance.
§ 9-2.1502 Required Area.
§ 9-2.1503 Dimensions, Size and Landscape Coverage.
§ 9-2.1504 Screening.
§ 9-2.1505 Maintenance.
§ 9-2.1506 Irrigation and Watering.
§ 9-2.1507 Additional Landscaping Requirements.
§ 9-2.1508 Grape Arbors, Other Arbors and Trellises.
§ 9-2.1509 Landscape Ornaments/Statues.
Article 15.5 Water Efficient Landscaping
§ 9-2.1550 Adoption of the California State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
§ 9-2.1551 Conflict of Laws.
§ 9-2.1552 Authority to Promulgate Rules and Regulations.
§ 9-2.1553 Penalties.
Article 16 Amendments
§ 9-2.1601 Authorized.
§ 9-2.1602 Initiation.
§ 9-2.1603 Applications: Filing.
§ 9-2.1604 Applications: Contents: Accuracy.
Article 16.5 State-Mandated Residential Projects
§ 9-2.1650 Two-Unit Projects.
Article 17 Variances and Conditional Use Permits
§ 9-2.1701 Authorized.
§ 9-2.1702 Initiation.
§ 9-2.1703 Applications: Contents: Accuracy.
§ 9-2.1704 Planning Commission: Conditional Use Permits.
§ 9-2.1705 Variances.
§ 9-2.1706 Resolution.
§ 9-2.1707 Review by City Council.
§ 9-2.1708 Validity.
§ 9-2.1709 Faithful Performance: Surety.
§ 9-2.1710 Expiration.
§ 9-2.1711 Termination.
§ 9-2.1712 Nuisances.
§ 9-2.1713 Effect of Zone Regulations.
Article 18 Revocation, Suspension, Modification, and Termination
§ 9-2.1801 Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Design Review Approval, and Nonconforming Uses: Periodic Review by Staff.
§ 9-2.1802 Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Design Review Approvals, and Nonconforming Uses: Periodic Review by Commission.
§ 9-2.1803 Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Design Review Approvals, and Nonconforming Uses: Grounds.
§ 9-2.1804 Consequences of the Revocation, Modification, Suspension or Termination of Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Design Review Approvals, and Nonconforming Uses.
§ 9-2.1805 Notices.
§ 9-2.1806 Effective Date.
§ 9-2.1807 Appeals.
Article 19 Appeals
§ 9-2.1901 Filing: Fees: Council Action.
§ 9-2.1902 Council Decisions: Scope.
§ 9-2.1903 Council Decisions: Finality.
Article 20 Design Review Approval
§ 9-2.2001 Purpose of Design Review Approval.
§ 9-2.2002 Projects Subject to Design Review Approval by Planning Commission or Staff.
§ 9-2.2003 Application Requirements.
§ 9-2.2004 Notice and Hearing Requirements.
§ 9-2.2005 Criteria for Approval of Design Review Applications.
§ 9-2.2006 Resolution.
§ 9-2.2007 Affirmation by City Council of Certain Design Review Actions of the Planning Commission.
§ 9-2.2008 Appeals.
§ 9-2.2009 Expiration.
Article 20.5 Conceptual Development Review
§ 9-2.2051 Conceptual Development Reviews Authorized.
§ 9-2.2052 Referral of Proposed Development Project to the Development Review Committee or the City Council.
§ 9-2.2053 Time for and Notice of Conceptual Development Review.
§ 9-2.2054 Conceptual Development Review.
§ 9-2.2055 Limitations on the Conceptual Development Review.
Article 21 Nonconforming Uses
§ 9-2.2101 Continuance.
§ 9-2.2102 Termination.
§ 9-2.2103 Repair of Accidental Damage.
Article 22 Fees and Deposits
§ 9-2.2201 Establishment.
Article 23 Hearings: Notices
§ 9-2.2301 Form: Service.
Article 24 Publicly-Owned Property
§ 9-2.2401 Acquisitions: Approval: Designated Uses.
§ 9-2.2402 Acquisitions: Approval: Zone Uses.
Article 25 Enforcement
§ 9-2.2501 Commission Duties and Powers.
§ 9-2.2502 Abatement, Removal, and Enjoinment Proceedings.
Article 26 Violations: Penalties
§ 9-2.2601 Use of Premises.
§ 9-2.2602 Effect of Former Laws.
§ 9-2.2603 Effect of Former Convictions.
§ 9-2.2604 Maintenance of Nuisances.
§ 9-2.2605 Violations; Penalties.
Article 27 Agriculture-Single-Family Residential Zone (A-1)
§ 9-2.2701 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.2702 Principal Uses Permitted (A-1).
§ 9-2.2703 Accessory Uses Permitted (A-1).
§ 9-2.2704 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permit (A-1).
§ 9-2.2705 Development Standards (A-1).
Article 28 Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1)
§ 9-2.2801 Intent and Purpose (R-1).
§ 9-2.2802 Principal Uses Permitted (R-1).
§ 9-2.2803 Accessory Uses Permitted (R-1).
§ 9-2.2804 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits (R-1).
§ 9-2.2805 Development Standards (R-1).
Article 29 Multiple Residential (M-R)
§ 9-2.2901 Intent and Purpose (M-R).
§ 9-2.2902 Principal Uses Permitted (M-R).
§ 9-2.2902.1 Accessory Uses Permitted (M-R).
§ 9-2.2903 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits (M-R).
§ 9-2.2904 Development Standards (M-R).
§ 9-2.2905 Nonconforming Structures.
Article 29.5 Medium Density Residential (M-D-R) Zone
§ 9-2.2950 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.2951 Principal Uses Permitted.
§ 9-2.2951.1 Accessory Uses Permitted (M-D-R).
§ 9-2.2952 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits.
§ 9-2.2953 Development Standards (M-D-R).
Article 29.6 Mixed Commercial/Single-Family Residential (M-C-R) Zone
§ 9-2.2961 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.2962 Principal Uses Permitted (M-C-R).
§ 9-2.2962.1 Accessory Uses Permitted (M-C-R).
§ 9-2.2963 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permit (M-C-R).
§ 9-2.2964 Development Standards.
Article 29.7 Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone (HO-O)
§ 9-2.2970 Intent and Purpose (HO-O).
§ 9-2.2971 Underlying Zoning (HO-O).
§ 9-2.2972 Principal Uses Permitted (HO-O).
§ 9-2.2973 Administrative Review (HO-O).
§ 9-2.2974 Development Standards (HO-O).
Article 30 Services and Professional Zone (C-S-P)
§ 9-2.3001 Intent and Purpose (C-S-P).
§ 9-2.3002 Principal Uses Permitted (C-S-P).
§ 9-2.3003 Accessory Uses Permitted (C-S-P).
§ 9-2.3004 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits (C-S-P).
§ 9-2.3005 Development Standards (C-S-P).
Article 31 Open Space and Recreation (OS-R)
§ 9-2.3101 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.3102 Principal Uses Permitted (OS-R).
§ 9-2.3103 Accessory Uses Permitted (OS-R).
§ 9-2.3104 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permit (OS-R).
§ 9-2.3105 Development Standards.
§ 9-2.3106 Uses Exempt From Regulation.
Article 31.5 Historic District (H-D) Zone
§ 9-2.3151 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.3152 Principal Uses Permitted (H-D).
§ 9-2.3153 Accessory Uses Permitted (H-D).
§ 9-2.3154 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permit (H-D).
§ 9-2.3155 Development Standards.
Article 32 General Commercial Zone (C-G)
§ 9-2.3201 Intent and Purpose (C-G).
§ 9-2.3202 Principal Uses Permitted (C-G).
§ 9-2.3203 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits (C-G).
§ 9-2.3204 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits: Automobile Service Stations (C-G).
§ 9-2.3204.1 Temporary Uses Permitted (C-G).
§ 9-2.3205 Development Standards (C-G).
Article 33 Commercial Planned Development Zone (CPD)
§ 9-2.3301 Intent and Purpose (CPD).
§ 9-2.3302 Principal Uses Permitted (CPD).
§ 9-2.3303 Special Findings for Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CPD).
§ 9-2.3303.1 Temporary Uses Permitted (CPD).
§ 9-2.3304 Development Standards (CPD).
§ 9-2.3305 Zone Reclassifications: Initiation (CPD).
§ 9-2.3306 Zone Reclassifications: Applications (CPD).
§ 9-2.3307 Zone Reclassifications: Applications: Approvals: Findings (CPD).
Article 34 Manufacturing and Industrial Zones (M-1 and M-2)
§ 9-2.3401 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.3402 Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses.
§ 9-2.3402.1 Temporary Uses Permitted (M-1 and M-2).
§ 9-2.3403 Development Standards (M-1 and M-2).
§ 9-2.3404 Outdoor Storage and Display.
§ 9-2.3405 Emergency Shelters, Transitional Homes and Supportive Housing.
Article 34.5 Specific Plan Zones (SP)
§ 9-2.3451 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.3452 Municipal Code and Zoning Map Amendments.
§ 9-2.3453 Specific Plan Zones and Zoning Map Designations.
§ 9-2.3454 Amendments to Specific Plans.
§ 9-2.3455 Consistency with Specific Plan.
§ 9-2.3456 Relationship of Specific Plan to Zoning Law of the City of Artesia.
§ 9-2.3457 Specific Plan Recovery Fees.
Article 35 Condominium Zone (C-O)
§ 9-2.3501 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.3502 Uses Permitted.
§ 9-2.3503 Standards of Development.
Article 36 Standards and Criteria for Residential Condominiums
§ 9-2.3601 Definitions.
§ 9-2.3602 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.3603 Zoning and Conditional Use Permits Required.
§ 9-2.3604 Application for Conditional Use Permit.
§ 9-2.3605 Fees.
§ 9-2.3606 Condominium Development Policy, Standards and Criteria.
§ 9-2.3607 Condominium Development Standards.
§ 9-2.3608 Condominium Development Criteria.
§ 9-2.3609 Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.
§ 9-2.3610 Severability.
Article 37 Adult-Oriented Businesses
§ 9-2.3701 Purpose.
§ 9-2.3702 Location Standards for Adult-Oriented Businesses.
Article 38 Standards for Recycling Facilities, Vending Machines, Reverse Vending Machines and Donation Collection Containers
§ 9-2.3801 Definitions.
§ 9-2.3802 Requirements.
§ 9-2.3803 Standards for Reverse Vending Machines and Small Collection Facilities.
§ 9-2.3804 Standards for Large Collection Facilities and Processing Facilities.
§ 9-2.3805 Site Clean-Up Required.
§ 9-2.3806 Fees.
§ 9-2.3807 Donation Collection Containers.
Article 39 Commercial Transition Zone (C-T)
§ 9-2.3901 Intent and Purpose.
§ 9-2.3902 Principal Uses Permitted.
§ 9-2.3903 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits.
§ 9-2.3903.1 Temporary Uses Permitted (C-T).
§ 9-2.3904 Development Standards.
Article 40 Temporary Uses
§ 9-2.4001 Purpose.
§ 9-2.4002 Permits Required for Temporary Uses.
§ 9-2.4003 General Requirements and Conditions.
§ 9-2.4003.1 Mobile Vending Requirements.
§ 9-2.4004 Permit Applications, Fees and Fee Exemptions.
§ 9-2.4005 Review and Approval Criteria.
§ 9-2.4006 Revocation of Permits.
§ 9-2.4007 Appeals.
Article 41 Development Standards for Churches and Places of Religious Worship
§ 9-2.4101 Standards.
Article 42 Development Standards for the Installation or Construction of Wireless Telecommunication Facility Sites, Antennas and Monopoles
§ 9-2.4201 Purpose.
§ 9-2.4202 Applicability.
§ 9-2.4203 Review Requirements.
§ 9-2.4204 Standards for Wireless Communications Facilities.
§ 9-2.4205 Wireless Communication Facility Requirements.
§ 9-2.4206 Limited Exceptions for Personal Wireless Services.
Article 43 Affordable Housing Incentives and Density Bonus Agreements
§ 9-2.4301 Purpose.
§ 9-2.4302 Incentives and Bonuses for Affordable Housing Units.
§ 9-2.4303 General Provisions.
§ 9-2.4304 Application Procedure.
§ 9-2.4305 Action by Planning Commission.
§ 9-2.4306 Action by City Council.
§ 9-2.4307 Required Findings for Approval.
§ 9-2.4308 Ongoing Review.
§ 9-2.4309 Amendments to Approved Density Bonus Agreements.
Article 44 Commercial Cannabis Use and Cultivation
§ 9-2.4401 Definitions.
§ 9-2.4402 Allowable Zones for Commercial Cannabis.
§ 9-2.4403 Enforcement; Penalties.
Article 45 Accessory Dwelling Units
§ 9-2.4501 Purpose.
§ 9-2.4502 Effect of Conforming.
§ 9-2.4503 Definitions.
§ 9-2.4504 Approvals.
§ 9-2.4505 General Requirements.
§ 9-2.4506 Specific ADU Requirements.
§ 9-2.4507 Fees.
§ 9-2.4508 Nonconforming Zoning Code Conditions, Building Code Violations, and Unpermitted Structures.
§ 9-2.4509 Parcels Created Under Government Code Section 66499.41.
Article 46 Short-Term Rentals
§ 9-2.4601 Definitions.
§ 9-2.4602 Prohibitions.
§ 9-2.4603 Violations.
Article 47 Smoke Shops Prohibited
§ 9-2.4701 Definitions.
§ 9-2.4702 Smoke Shops Prohibited.
§ 9-2.4703 Exceptions.
§ 9-2.4704 Enforcement.
Article 48 Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MU-O)
§ 9-2.4801 Intent and Purpose (MU-O).
§ 9-2.4802 Applicability.
§ 9-2.4803 Definitions.
§ 9-2.4804 Principal Uses Permitted.
§ 9-2.4805 Conditionally Permitted Uses.
§ 9-2.4806 Temporary Uses.
§ 9-2.4807 Development Requirements and Standards.
§ 9-2.4808 Design Review.
§ 9-2.4809 Community Benefit Program.
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