The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for specific uses and activities that are permitted or conditionally permitted in several or all districts. These provisions are supplemental standards and requirements to minimize the effect of these uses and activities on surrounding properties and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their occupants and of the general public.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022)
Each land use and activity covered by this chapter shall comply with the requirements of the sections applicable to the specific use or activity, in addition to any applicable standard this Ordinance requires in the district where the use or activity is proposed and all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance.
A. 
The uses that are subject to the standards in this chapter shall be located only where allowed by base district or overlay district use regulations.
B. 
Planning Permit Requirements. The uses that are subject to the standards in this chapter are allowed only when authorized by the planning permit required by base district regulations, such as a Conditional Use Permit, except where this chapter establishes a different planning permit requirement for a specific use.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022)
A permit shall be issued ministerially without discretionary review or hearing for an accessory dwelling unit within 60 days of receiving a complete application if there is an existing single-unit or multiple-unit dwelling on the lot and if the requirements of this chapter, other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable City codes are met. If the permit application to create an accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-unit or multiple-unit dwelling on the lot, the application for the accessory dwelling unit shall not be acted upon until the application for the new single-unit or multiple-unit dwelling is approved.
A. 
Location. Accessory dwelling units may be established on any lot in any district where single-unit and/or multiple-unit dwellings are permitted or conditionally permitted, and a single-unit or multiple-unit dwelling has been previously established or is proposed to be established in conjunction with construction of an accessory dwelling unit.
B. 
Type of Unit. An accessory dwelling unit shall provide separate, independent living quarters for one or more persons. An accessory dwelling unit may be one of the following:
1. 
Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit. Added to a primary dwelling unit, typically to the side or rear that is either newly constructed or an expansion of an existing structure that is not a converted accessory dwelling unit as defined herein. Attached accessory dwelling units may be located on a single-unit or multiple-unit residential lot, as provided in subsection C below.
2. 
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. A freestanding structure that is newly constructed, demolished and reconstructed, or an expansion of an existing freestanding structure that is not a converted accessory dwelling unit as defined herein. Detached accessory dwelling units may be located on a single-unit or multiple-unit residential lot, as provided in subsection C below.
3. 
Converted Accessory Dwelling Unit. Located within the physical dimensions of an existing or proposed single-unit dwelling (with exterior access therefrom) or existing accessory structure, or within the non-livable area in an existing multiple-unit dwelling structure. Modifications to building footprints and physical dimensions are not permitted for converted accessory dwelling units, except within an existing or proposed single-unit dwelling or existing accessory structure, where necessary to accommodate ingress and egress or habitability requirements under applicable building code provisions. In such instances, an expansion of up to 150 square feet would be permitted as long as the side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.
C. 
Number of Units Allowed.
1. 
Single-Unit Lot. On a lot with an existing or proposed single-unit dwelling, one accessory dwelling units, of any type, and one junior accessory dwelling unit.
2. 
Multiple-Unit Lot.
a. 
Up to two detached accessory dwelling units are permitted on a lot with an existing or proposed multiple-unit dwelling. Within an existing multiple-unit dwelling structure, converted accessory dwelling units shall be permitted up to 25 percent of the existing number of units or one unit, whichever is greater. Such converted accessory dwelling unit shall only be permitted within the portions of the structure that is not used as livable space, provided that the unit complies with the California Building Standards Code as set forth in Title 15.
b. 
If there are existing accessory structures on a lot with an existing or proposed multiple-unit dwelling, converted accessory dwelling units may be permitted within all such existing accessory structures provided that the lot does not otherwise contain one or more proposed or existing accessory dwelling unit permitted under subsection (C)(2)(a) above, and that the converted accessory dwelling unit(s) meet the requirements of subsection (B)(3) above, the development standards of the zoning district in which the property is located, and all other applicable requirements of this chapter.
c. 
One attached accessory dwelling unit, provided that there is no existing or proposed accessory dwelling units on the same lot utilizing subsection (2)(a) or (2)(b) above.
D. 
Development Standards. Accessory dwelling units shall conform to the specific development standards set forth below, and unless specified otherwise below, shall comply with the landscaping, lot coverage, and other zoning requirements of the zoning district in which the site is located; other applicable development standards in this chapter; other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance; and other applicable City building, electrical, fire, utility and structural safety codes.
1. 
Setbacks. The minimum street side, interior side, and rear yard setbacks for accessory dwelling units shall be as follows:
a. 
Detached accessory dwelling unit: four feet
b. 
Attached accessory dwelling unit: four feet
2. 
Separation Between Units. The distance between an accessory dwelling unit to the rear of the primary dwelling and any other existing or proposed structures on the lot, inclusive of eaves, as applicable, shall be as follows:
a. 
Attached accessory dwelling unit: four feet
b. 
Detached accessory dwelling unit: four feet
3. 
Height. The maximum height for an accessory dwelling unit shall be as follows:
a. 
Attached accessory dwelling unit: the height requirements of the zoning district where the site is located.
b. 
Detached accessory dwelling unit: 18 feet maximum, except where a detached accessory dwelling is located within one-half a mile walking distance from a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor as defined under Public Resources Code Section 21155, an additional two feet in height is permitted to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
4. 
Entry and Exterior Access. Each accessory dwelling unit shall have an entry or exterior door access separate from the primary unit. Where possible, the exterior entry for an attached accessory dwelling unit or an accessory dwelling unit located within an existing single-unit dwelling shall not be located adjacent to the primary front door of the primary dwelling unit.
E. 
Maximum Floor Area.
1. 
Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit. The total floor area of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the primary unit or 800 square feet, whichever is greater, with a maximum allowable floor area of 1,000 square feet.
2. 
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. The total floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 1,000 square feet.
F. 
Architectural Compatibility. Except as provided in subsection D above, an accessory dwelling unit shall be designed and constructed in accordance with applicable site and design standards listed in Chapter 20.310 ("Site and Building Design Standards"), and the following:
1. 
Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
a. 
On Single-Unit Lot. An attached accessory dwelling unit on a single-unit lot shall be subject to the site and design standards specified in Section 20.310.003 ("Single-Unit and Duplex Residential Design").
b. 
On Multiple-Unit Lot. An attached accessory dwelling unit on a multiple-unit lot shall be subject to the site and design standards specified in Section 20.310.004 ("Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed-Use Design").
2. 
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. A detached accessory dwelling unit on a single- or multiple-unit lot shall be subject to the site and design standards specified in Section 20.310.003 ("Single-Unit and Duplex Residential Design").
G. 
Parking. One independently usable on-site parking space shall be provided for each accessory dwelling unit or bedroom, whichever is less, unless the accessory dwelling unit meets any of the following criteria, in which case no parking spaces shall be required:
1. 
Within a one-half-mile walking distance of public transit;
2. 
Within an architecturally and historically significant historic district;
3. 
Is a part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure;
4. 
Is submitted with an application to create a new primary single-unit or multiple-unit dwelling, provided that the accessory dwelling unit satisfies any other criteria listed in this subsection G;
5. 
Is in an area where on-street parking permits are required, but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit; or
6. 
Within one block of a car share area.
If a space is required, it shall be provided in addition to the required parking for the primary single-unit or multiple-unit dwelling and shall comply with all development standards set forth in Chapter 20.330 ("On-Site Parking and Loading"). Required parking may be provided as tandem parking on a driveway or in setback areas unless the Chief Planner makes specific findings that tandem parking and parking in setback areas is not feasible because of specific topographical conditions and/or conditions that would pose a risk to health and safety or violate any fire or building code provisions. Replacement parking shall not be required when existing off-street parking for the primary single-unit or multiple-unit dwelling is converted to an accessory dwelling unit or demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit.
H. 
Exceptions. Development standards described in this chapter and elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance, including, but not limited to, setbacks (including front setbacks), height, density, lot coverage, distance between buildings, minimum or maximum floor area ratio, or another property development standards, shall be waived for:
1. 
Converted accessory dwelling units located on single-unit lots;
2. 
Attached or detached accessory dwelling units that have a maximum size of 800 square feet with at most 18 feet in height, does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks, and located on single-unit lots;
3. 
Converted accessory dwelling units located on a lot with one or more existing multiple-unit dwelling(s) as set forth in subsection (C)(2)(a) above; and
4. 
Detached accessory dwelling units located on a lot with one or more existing multiple-unit dwelling(s) as permitted by subsection (C)(2)(a) above, provided that such units have a maximum height of 18 feet and four-foot rear and side yard setbacks.
However, the foregoing accessory dwelling units under subsections (H)(1) through (4) shall continue to comply with applicable building, electrical, fire, utility and structural safety codes for the issuance of a Building Permit.
I. 
Code Compliance. An accessory dwelling unit shall comply with all applicable provisions of the South San Francisco Municipal Code relating to health, welfare, public peace and safety, in effect at the time of approval of the Building Permit, and as follows:
1. 
If the proposed accessory dwelling unit is attached or within the primary dwelling unit, the primary unit must comply with all building, electrical, plumbing, and housing code requirements in effect at the time the Building Permit is issued for the accessory dwelling unit.
2. 
Products of combustion detectors shall be required for each primary and accessory dwelling unit.
3. 
Delay of Enforcement of Building Standards.
a. 
Prior to January 1, 2030, the owner of an accessory dwelling unit that was built before January 1, 2020 may submit an application to the Chief Building Official requesting that correction of any violation of building standards be delayed for five years. For purposes of this section, “building standards” refers to those standards enforced by local agencies under the authority of Section 17960 of the California Health and Safety Code.
b. 
The Chief Building Official shall grant the application if the Chief Building Official determines that enforcement of the building standard is not necessary to protect health and safety. In making this determination, the Chief Building Official shall consult with the Fire Chief.
c. 
No applications pursuant to this section shall be approved on or after January 1, 2030. However, any delay that was approved before January I, 2030, shall be valid for the full term of the delay that was approved at the time of the approval of the application.
d. 
Until January l, 2030, any notice to correct a violation of building standard that is issued to the owner of an accessory dwelling unit built before January l, 2020 shall include a statement that the owner has a right to request a delay in enforcement of the building standard for an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to this section.
e. 
This section shall remain in effect until January 1, 2035 or, if such date is further extended by State law, until that extended date, and thereafter is repealed.
J. 
Use Limitation.
1. 
An accessory dwelling unit may be rented separate from a primary single-unit or multiple-unit dwelling but may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary unit, unless specifically authorized under California Government Code Section 65852.26.
2. 
An accessory dwelling unit shall not be used for rentals of terms shorter than 31 consecutive days.
K. 
Deed Restrictions. Prior to obtaining a Building Permit for an accessory dwelling unit, a deed restriction, in a form approved by the City Attorney, shall be recorded with the County Recorder’s Office, which shall include the pertinent restrictions and limitations of an accessory dwelling unit identified in this chapter. Said deed restriction shall run with the land, and shall be binding upon any future owners, heirs, or assigns. A copy of the recorded deed restriction shall be filed with the City stating that:
1. 
The accessory dwelling unit cannot be sold separately. However, this clause shall be omitted from a deed restriction for an accessory dwelling unit that is specifically authorized under California Government Code Section 65852.26.
2. 
The accessory dwelling unit cannot be used for rentals for terms shorter than 31 consecutive days.
3. 
The accessory dwelling unit is restricted to the maximum size allowed per the requirements of this chapter.
4. 
The restrictions shall be binding upon any successor in ownership of the property, the City may enforce these provisions at the cost of the owner, and enforcement may include legal action against the property owner including revocation of any right to maintain an accessory dwelling unit on the property.
L. 
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. A junior accessory dwelling unit is a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-unit dwelling within the existing footprint. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.
1. 
Development Standards. Junior accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following standards:
a. 
Number of Units Allowed. Only one junior accessory dwelling unit may be located on any lot in any district where single-unit dwellings are permitted or conditionally permitted. A junior accessory dwelling unit may only be combined with an accessory dwelling unit that conforms to the development standards in this chapter.
b. 
Location. A junior accessory dwelling unit may only be located on a lot where a single-unit dwelling has been previously constructed or is proposed to be constructed in conjunction with construction of a junior accessory dwelling unit. A junior accessory dwelling unit must be created within the walls of an existing or proposed single-unit dwelling.
c. 
Separate Entry Required. A separate exterior entry shall be provided to serve a junior accessory dwelling unit. Where possible, the exterior entry for a junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be located adjacent to the primary front door of the primary dwelling unit.
d. 
Interior Entry Required. If a junior accessory dwelling unit is constructed without a separate sanitation facility, the unit shall have interior doorway access to the primary dwelling unit.
e. 
Kitchen Requirements. The junior accessory dwelling unit shall include an efficiency kitchen, requiring and limited to the following components:
i. 
A sink;
ii. 
A cooking facility with appliances; and
iii. 
A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the unit.
f. 
Minimum and Maximum Floor Area. The minimum total floor area of a junior accessory dwelling unit shall be at least the minimum area of an efficiency unit as described in Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code but shall not exceed a maximum of 500 square feet of floor area.
2. 
Parking. No additional parking shall be required.
3. 
Owner Occupancy. The owner of a parcel proposed for a junior accessory dwelling unit shall occupy as a principal residence either the primary dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit.
4. 
Sale Prohibited. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold independently of the primary dwelling on the parcel.
5. 
No Short-Term Rental. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be used for rentals of terms shorter than 31 consecutive days.
6. 
Deed Restriction. Prior to obtaining a Building Permit for a junior accessory dwelling unit, a deed restriction, approved by the City Attorney, shall be recorded with the County Recorder’s Office, which shall include the pertinent restrictions and limitations of a junior accessory dwelling unit identified in this section. Said deed restriction shall run with the land, and shall be binding upon any future owners, heirs, or assigns. A copy of the recorded deed restriction shall be filed with the City stating that:
a. 
The junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling unit;
b. 
The junior accessory dwelling unit is restricted to the maximum size allowed per the development standards;
c. 
The junior accessory dwelling unit shall be considered legal only so long as either the primary dwelling unit, or the junior accessory dwelling unit, is occupied by the owner of record of the property;
d. 
The restrictions shall be binding upon any successor in ownership of the property and lack of compliance with this provision may result in legal action against the property owner, including revocation of any right to maintain a junior accessory dwelling unit on the property.
M. 
Utilities and Impact Fees.
1. 
No accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted if it is determined that there is not adequate water or sewer service to the property.
2. 
For all utility services other than sewer services, only an accessory dwelling unit constructed with a new single-unit or multiple-unit dwelling shall be required to have a new or separate utility connection, including a separate sewer lateral, between the accessory dwelling unit and a utility. If a new or separate utility connection is required pursuant to this section or installed upon request of the property owner, a connection fee or capacity charge shall be charged that is proportionate to the size in square feet of the accessory dwelling unit or its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values. Separate electric and water meters shall be required for the accessory dwelling unit. For sewer services, the number of sewer laterals/connections to the City’s wastewater collection system shall comply with Section 14.14.040 (“Building Drain and Building Sanitary Sewer Lateral”) of this Code and only an accessory dwelling unit constructed with a new single-unit or multiple-unit residential dwelling shall be required to pay a sewer capacity charge, the amount of which shall be proportionate to the size in square feet of the accessory dwelling unit or its DFU values.
3. 
Impact Fees. No impact fees may be imposed on an accessory dwelling unit that is less than 750 square feet in size. For purposes of this section, “impact fees” include the fees specified in Sections 66000 and 66477 of the Government Code, but do not include utility connection fees or capacity charges. For accessory dwelling units that have a floor area of 750 square feet or more, impact fees shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit in accordance with the then most current applicable fee schedule as adopted by the City Council.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
A. 
An accessory use shall be secondary to a primary use and shall be allowed only in conjunction with a primary use permitted in the applicable zone. The accessory use may be subject to specific standards found in this chapter or within each zone, as specified in the use tables. Accessory uses are also subject to Citywide standards found in Chapter 20.300 (“Lot and Development Standards”).
B. 
Commercial accessory uses shall encompass no more than 30 percent of the business floor area. Any expansion of the building footprint or business floor area to accommodate an accessory use shall require a Minor Use Permit and/or Design Review as appropriate.
C. 
A business may have more than one accessory use, but each accessory use must comply with the limitations on floor space, and the total combined area of accessory uses shall not exceed 30 percent of the business floor area.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
A. 
Purpose. It is the intent of this section to prevent community-wide adverse economic impacts, increased crime, decreased property values, and the deterioration of neighborhoods, which can be brought about by the concentration of adult-oriented businesses in close proximity to incompatible uses such as schools for minors, churches, and residentially zoned districts or uses. The City Council finds that it has been demonstrated in various communities that adult-oriented businesses can cause an increase in the number of transients in the area, and an increase in crime, and in addition to the effects described above can cause other businesses and residents to move elsewhere. It is, therefore, the purpose of this article to establish reasonable and uniform regulations to prevent the close proximity of adult-oriented businesses to incompatible uses, while permitting the location of adult-oriented businesses in certain areas.
B. 
Applicability. This section applies to the establishment of any adult-oriented business, including the operating of such a business as a new business, the relocating of such business, or the conversion of an existing business location to any sex oriented entertainment business use as follows:
1. 
The opening or commencement of any adult-oriented business as a new business;
2. 
The conversion of an existing business, whether or not an adult-oriented business, to any adult-oriented business defined herein;
3. 
The addition of any of the adult-oriented businesses defined herein to any other existing adult-oriented business;
4. 
The relocation of any such adult-oriented business; or
5. 
The opening or commencement of any adult-oriented business as an accessory use of an existing business.
C. 
Standards. The following standards apply to adult-oriented businesses.
1. 
Location. No adult-oriented business shall be established or located in any district in the City other than the Business Commercial or Mixed Industrial districts east of South Airport Boulevard and the Bayshore Freeway, or within certain distances of certain specified land uses or districts as set forth below:
a. 
No such business shall be established or located within 300 feet from any existing residential district or use, park, religious facility, school, or public facilities serving children, or within 600 feet of any other adult-oriented business.
b. 
The distances set forth above shall be measured as a radius from property line to property line without regard to intervening structures.
2. 
Loitering. No loitering or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be allowed in adult-oriented business parking lots. Parking lots shall contain signage stating that loitering and consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in parking lots.
3. 
Screening. All windows, doors or other apertures shall be architecturally screened or otherwise obscured so as to prevent public viewing of the interior of the adult-oriented business from a public street or sidewalk.
4. 
Security. All adult-oriented businesses shall provide security personnel (at a ratio of one per 10 parking spaces) to control behavior of both indoor and outdoor patrons so they do not violate any laws.
5. 
Signs. No advertisement displays or merchandise available for sale or rent that includes or depicts specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas shall be visible from any public right-of-way. Total wall sign area shall not exceed 20 square feet. Businesses located on a corner lot may have a maximum of 25 square feet. No signage associated with the business, including monument signs, shall be visible from a State highway.
6. 
Time Limits. Hours of operation of the business shall be limited to the time period between 10:00 a.m. and midnight daily.
D. 
Definitions. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the terms used in this section shall have the following meanings:
“Adult-oriented business”
means any of the following:
a. 
“Adult arcade”
means an establishment where, for any form of consideration, one or more still or motion picture projectors, or similar machines, for viewing by five or fewer persons each, are used to show films, computer generated images, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or other photographic reproductions as part of its regular course and scope of conduct of its business and which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
b. 
“Adult bookstore”
means an establishment that a result as part of the regular course and scope of conduct of its business has its stock in books, magazines, periodicals or other printed matter, or of photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, tapes, records or other form of visual or audio representations which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities and/or specified anatomical areas, or in goods specifically designed to be used to achieve sexual gratification and constituting a substantial portion of the adult bookstore’s revenues.
c. 
“Adult cabaret”
means a nightclub, restaurant, or similar business establishment which:
i. 
Regularly features live performances which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon the display of specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities; and/or
ii. 
Regularly features live performances by persons who appear semi-nude; and/or
iii. 
Shows films, computer generated images, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas as part of the regular course and scope of conduct of its business.
d. 
“Adult hotel/motel”
means a hotel or similar business establishment offering public accommodations for any form of consideration which:
i. 
Provides patrons with closed-circuit television transmissions, films, computer generated images, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas as part of the regular course and scope of conduct of its business constituting a substantial portion of the adult hotel/motel’s revenues, and/or
ii. 
Rents, leases, or lets any room for less than a six-hour period, or rents, leases, or lets any single room more than twice in a 24-hour period.
e. 
“Adult motion picture theater”
means a business establishment where, for any form of consideration, films, computer generated images, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or similar photographic reproductions are shown, which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas as part of the regular course and scope of conduct of its business.
f. 
“Adult theater”
means a theater, concert hall, auditorium, or similar establishment which, for any form of consideration regularly features live performances which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the display of specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities or which features live performances by persons who are semi-nude.
g. 
“Modeling studio”
means a business which provides, for pecuniary compensation, monetary or other consideration, hire or reward, figure models who, for the purposes of sexual stimulation of patrons, display specified anatomical areas or are semi-nude to be observed, sketched, photographed, painted, sculpted or otherwise depicted by persons paying such consideration. “Modeling studio” does not include schools maintained pursuant to standards set by the State Board of Education. “Modeling studio” further does not include a studio or similar facility owned, operated, or maintained by an individual artist or group of artists, and which does not provide, permit, or make available specified sexual activities.
h. 
“Outcall service”
means any establishment, business, or person that provides an outcall service consisting of individuals leaving a premises upon request or by appointment to visit other premises for a period of time for the purpose of providing any service during which time specified anatomical areas are displayed, specified sexual activities occur, or seminude live performances or activities occur.
i. 
“Sexual encounter establishment”
means an establishment, other than a hotel, motel or similar establishment offering public accommodations which, for any form of consideration, provides a place where two or more persons may congregate, associate or consort in connection with specified sexual activities or the exposure of specified anatomical areas or live semi-nude displays. This definition does not include an establishment where a medical practitioner, psychologist, psychiatrist or similar professional person licensed by the state engages in sexual therapy.
j. 
“Distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon”
means and refers to the dominant or essential theme of the object described by such phrase. For instance, when the phrase refers to films “which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon” the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, the films so described are those whose dominant or predominant character and theme are the depiction of specified sexual activities or anatomical areas. See Pringle v. City of Covina, 115 Cal. App.3d 151 (1981).
“Figure model”
means any person who, for pecuniary compensation, consideration, hire or reward, poses in a modeling studio to be observed, sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured, photographed or otherwise depicted.
“Regularly features”
with respect to an adult theater or adult cabaret, means a regular and substantial course of conduct. The fact that live semi-nude performances or other activities occur on two or more occasions within a 30-day period; three or more occasions within a 60-day period; or four or more occasions within a 180-day period, shall to the extent permitted by law be deemed to be a regular and substantial course of conduct.
“Semi-nude” or “semi-nudity”
means a state of dress in which clothing covers no more than the genitals, pubic region, buttocks, areola of the female breast, as well as portions of the body covered by supporting straps or devices.
“Specified anatomical areas”
means and includes any of the following:
a. 
Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals or pubic region, buttocks or female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola;
b. 
Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered;
c. 
Any device, costume or covering that simulates any of the body parts included in subsections a or b of this definition.
“Specified sexual activities”
means and includes any of the following, whether performed seminude or directly or indirectly through clothing or other covering:
a. 
The fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breast;
b. 
Sex acts, actual or simulated, including intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy;
c. 
Masturbation, actual or simulated;
d. 
Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the other activities described in subsections a through c of this definition.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Animal care, sales, and services facilities shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Noise. Noise produced by animal care, sales, and services activities shall be attenuated as necessary by interior noise insulation or other measures so that it does not exceed 60 dB at the interior lot lines of the site.
B. 
Waste. Animal waste shall be properly disposed of, consistent with California Regional Water Quality Control Board and City requirements.
C. 
Operating Procedures. Applicants must submit written operating procedures, such as those recommended by the American Boarding and Kennel Association. Such procedures must include provisions for identifying and correcting behavior that may adversely affect surrounding uses including excessive barking.
D. 
Animal Boarding Facilities. Animal boarding facilities, including kennels, pet day care facilities and veterinary services, are also subject to the following standards:
1. 
Location.
a. 
Separation from Other Facilities. An animal boarding facility shall be separated by at least 300 feet in all directions from any other animal boarding facility. This spacing requirement may be reduced with Minor Use Permit approval if the Chief Planner first finds that adjacent businesses and neighborhoods are not adversely impacted.
b. 
Separation from Residential Areas. An animal boarding facility shall not be located within 200 feet from any residential district or an existing residential use.
c. 
Outdoor Facilities. Outdoor animal boarding facilities must be located at least 200 feet from any lot line.
d. 
Street Type. Animal boarding facilities shall be located on a highway or arterial street.
2. 
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Plan. A plan for employee and client parking and the pick-up and drop-off of animals shall be provided for review and approval by the Chief Planner. The plan shall demonstrate that adequate parking and loading are provided on-site to prevent excessive on-street parking and to minimize congestion and conflict points on travel aisles and public streets. The plan shall take into consideration such factors as the number of animals that may be boarded and the anticipated number of employees on the largest shift.
3. 
Animals must be kept in an enclosed area or on a leash no longer than six feet.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Animal keeping is allowed as an accessory use to a primary residential use. To permit the keeping of animals and ensure that their presence does not create an undue burden on neighboring residents, the following standards apply:
A. 
Household Pets. Small domestic household pets such as cats, dogs, birds, fish and hamsters kept for non-commercial purposes is permitted.
B. 
Domestic Animals. Other animals may be kept as an accessory use to a primary single-unit detached dwelling subject to the following standards:
1. 
Lots of One-Half Acre or Less. The keeping of chicken, hens, rabbits, guinea pigs, or similar small animals, not exceeding a combined total of six (excluding the offspring thereof, up to the age of six months), may be kept for home enjoyment or consumption, subject to the provisions of other applicable laws. No hoofed animals or roosters are permitted, except up to two potbellied pigs are allowed as pets.
2. 
Lots Exceeding One-Half Acre. The keeping of more than six chickens, hens, rabbits, guinea pigs or similar small animals or keeping of roosters, hoofed animals, or other types of livestock is allowed with an approved Conditional Use Permit. Such animals must be housed in pens or buildings set back at least 35 feet from any lot line and 40 feet from any residence.
C. 
Beekeeping. Beekeeping is permitted subject to the following standards:
1. 
It shall be the duty of every person on whose property bees are kept to adhere to good management practices and maintain bees in a condition that will reasonably prevent swarming and aggressive behavior.
2. 
It shall be the responsibility of the person on whose property the bees are kept to provide adequate water for the bees to prevent bees from seeking water in neighboring swimming pools, birdbaths, ponds or other community bodies of water.
3. 
A maximum of two beehives per lot are permitted on a parcel of land less than 10,000 square feet.
4. 
A maximum of four beehives per lot are permitted on a parcel of land with an area over 10,000 square feet.
5. 
Beehives are restricted to rear yards.
6. 
In order to ensure the appropriate height of the honeybee flight path:
a. 
The beehive entrance will be directed away from the neighboring property and situated behind a solid fence or hedge that is six feet in height running parallel to the property line; or
b. 
A beehive will be located a minimum of 25 feet away from the neighboring property line.
7. 
Registration. Beekeeping registration is required prior to establishment of an apiary, as follows:
a. 
The applicant must submit and the Chief Planner must review plans demonstrating compliance with the standards of this section.
b. 
The applicant must register the apiary with the San Mateo County Agricultural Commissioner to receive notification of pesticide applications, pursuant to Section 29101 of the California Food and Agricultural Code.
c. 
The applicant must submit plans and a signed statement showing and agreeing to compliance with all obligations imposed by this section and holding the City harmless if the owner does not so comply.
8. 
Nuisance. Bees or hives shall be considered a public nuisance and subject to Chapter 20.580 (“Enforcement and Abatement Procedures”) when any of the following occurs:
a. 
Colonies of bees exhibit defensive or objectionable behavior or interfere with the normal use of neighboring properties.
b. 
Colonies of bees swarm.
c. 
Bees or hives do not conform to this section.
d. 
Hives become abandoned by resident bees or by the owner.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Automobile/vehicle sales and leasing shall be located, developed and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Landscaping. At least 10 percent of the site shall be landscaped, unless the Chief Planner determines that due to the characteristics of a specific site, a lower percentage of proposed landscaping is sufficient to adequately screen the site. All landscaped areas shall be permanently maintained in compliance with Section 20.300.008 ("Landscaping"), and the following standards:
1. 
A minimum six-foot-wide inside dimension and a six-inch-high curbed landscaped planter area shall be provided along the front and street side property lines, except for vehicular circulation openings. A three-foot-wide landscaping buffer shall be provided along all other property lines.
2. 
A 600-square-foot planter with a minimum dimension of 20 feet shall be provided at the corner of intersecting streets unless a building is located at the corner.
3. 
Additional landscaping may be required where necessary to prevent visual impacts on adjacent properties.
B. 
Lighting. In addition to the lighting standards required in Section 20.300.009 ("Lighting and Illumination"), all exterior light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood, shall be energy efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed within the roof canopy to ensure that all light is directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. Lighting shall not be of a high intensity so as to cause a traffic hazard, be used as an advertising element, or adversely affect adjacent properties.
C. 
Signs. The use of flag banners, vertical banners, feather banners, and other signs may be permitted for occasional special events or temporary sales, subject to the requirements of Chapter 20.360 ("Signs").
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Major and minor automobile/vehicle service and repair uses must comply with the following standards:
A. 
Landscaping. A minimum six-foot-wide inside dimension and a six-inch-high curbed landscaped planter area shall be provided along the front and street side property lines, except for vehicular circulation openings. A three-foot-wide landscaping buffer shall be provided along all other property lines. Additional landscaping may be required where necessary to prevent visual impacts on adjacent properties. All landscaped areas shall be permanently maintained in compliance with Section 20.300.008 ("Landscaping").
B. 
Noise. All body and fender work or similar noise-generating activity shall be conducted within an enclosed masonry or similar building with sound-attenuating construction to absorb noise. Air compressors and similar equipment shall be located inside a building.
C. 
Litter. The premises shall be kept in an orderly condition at all times. No used or discarded automotive parts or equipment or permanently disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles may be stored outside a building.
D. 
Work Areas.
1. 
All work shall be conducted within an enclosed building except: pumping motor vehicle fluids, checking and supplementing various fluids, and mechanical inspection.
2. 
Work activities conducted outdoors must meet the following conditions:
a. 
The work is performed within 20 feet of the primary structure;
b. 
The work is performed entirely within a clearly marked area that is at least 40 feet from the property line of the nearest residence or within a clearly marked area that is not visible from the nearest residence;
c. 
The work area does not exceed 50 percent of the facility’s existing outdoor area or 400 square feet, whichever is greater;
d. 
The work does not involve the use of pneumatic tools or power tools unless battery-powered;
e. 
The work is not audible at the property line of the nearest residence; and
f. 
The work is performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
E. 
Vehicle Storage. Vehicles being worked on or awaiting service or pick-up shall be stored within an enclosed building or in a parking lot on the property that is screened in compliance with Section 20.300.012 (“Screening”). Unattended vehicles may not be parked or stored on the sidewalk adjoining the property, in the street, or in any portion of the public right-of-way within the City.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Service stations, automobile/vehicle washing facilities, and any other commercial use that includes fuel pumps for retail sales of gasoline shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards. Such uses warrant special consideration because of potential traffic hazards, the physical appearance of outdoor facilities, hours of operation, noise, use of hazardous materials, and potential effects on adjacent uses and properties in the surrounding area.
A. 
Landscaping. At least 10 percent of the site shall be landscaped. All landscaped areas shall be permanently maintained in compliance with Section 20.300.008 ("Landscaping"), and the following standards:
1. 
A minimum six-foot-wide inside dimension and a six-inch-high curbed landscaped planter area shall be provided along the front and street side property lines, except for vehicular circulation openings. A three-foot-wide landscaping buffer shall be provided along all other property lines.
2. 
A 600-square-foot planter with a minimum dimension of 20 feet shall be provided at the corner of intersecting streets unless a building is located at the corner.
3. 
Additional landscaping may be required where necessary to prevent visual impacts on adjacent properties.
B. 
Lighting. In addition to the lighting standards required in Section 20.300.009 (“Lighting and Illumination”), all exterior light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood, shall be energy efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed within the roof canopy to ensure that all light is directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. Lighting shall not be of a high intensity so as to cause a traffic hazard, be used as an advertising element, or adversely affect adjacent properties.
C. 
Pump Islands. Pump islands shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any property line to the nearest edge of the pump island. A canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to 10 feet within this distance.
D. 
Washing Facilities. No building or structure shall be located within 30 feet of any public street or within 20 feet of any interior lot line of a residential use or residential district. Car wash openings shall be screened from public streets to a height of 40 inches. Screening devices shall consist of walls and/or berms with supplemental plant materials.
E. 
Hours of Operation. Automobile/vehicle washing facilities are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week unless additional hours are allowed subject to Minor Use Permit approval. When abutting a residential district, the hours of operation shall be between 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week.
F. 
Application Review and Findings for Approval. In reviewing proposals, emphasis shall be placed on quality design of building materials and landscape features. The decision-making authority shall only approve a Conditional Use Permit for a service station or washing facility if it finds that:
1. 
The project is designed so that form and scale are harmonious and consistent with the character of the specific site, the adjacent uses and structures, and the surrounding neighborhood.
2. 
The site design, including the location and number of driveways, will promote safe and efficient on-site and off-site traffic circulation.
3. 
Service bay openings are designed to minimize the visual intrusion on surrounding streets and properties.
4. 
Lighting is designed to be low-profile, indirect or diffused, and avoid adverse impacts on surrounding uses.
5. 
The washing facility will not have an adverse impact on water supply and quality.
G. 
Conditions of Approval. Conditions of approval may address operational characteristics of the use; impose restrictions on outdoor storage and display, location of pump islands, canopies and service bay openings; and/or require buffering, screening, lighting, planting areas, or other site elements, in order to avoid adverse impacts on properties in the surrounding area.
H. 
Abandonment. Any service station shall in the case of abandonment or non-operation of the primary use be dismantled and the site cleared within 12 months subsequent to the close of the last business day.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Bed and breakfast establishments shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Type of Residence. Must be located, developed and operated in a single-unit dwelling and is not allowed in any accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit as defined under Chapters 20.620 ("Use Classifications") and 20.621 ("Definitions of Terms"), and Section 20.350.003 ("Accessory Dwelling Units").
B. 
Number of Rooms. A Minor Use Permit is required for bed and breakfast uses with three or more rooms.
C. 
Owner Occupancy. The primary residence of a bed and breakfast owner/operator must be on site.
D. 
Duration. Bed and breakfast inns must be rented for periods of less than 30 days.
E. 
Appearance. In all residential districts, the exterior appearance of a structure housing a bed and breakfast establishment shall not be altered from its original single-unit character.
F. 
Parking. Parking spaces shall be provided according to the standards of Chapter 20.330 (“On-Site Parking and Loading”), at a ratio of one space per room for rent in addition to parking required for the residential use. Such spaces shall not encumber access to a required parking space for the residential use.
G. 
Limitation on Services Provided. Meals and rental of bedrooms shall be limited to registered guests. Separate or additional kitchens for guests are prohibited.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
All community assembly uses shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Access. Community assembly uses shall take primary access from a public street with a minimum of 50 feet in width and improved with curbs, gutters, sidewalks and streetlights.
B. 
Buffer, Where Required. A minimum 20-foot perimeter buffer shall be included adjacent to any residential district or use. This buffer area may be used for parking or landscaping but shall not be used for structures or outside activities.
C. 
Amplified Sound. Sound amplification equipment shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 8.32 (“Noise Regulations”) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
D. 
Outdoor Recreation. Outdoor recreation areas shall be at least 50 feet from any residential district or use. Sound amplification equipment may not be used in outdoor areas.
E. 
Parking Area Screening. In addition to the standards of Section 20.330.010 ("Parking Area Design and Development Standards"), parking areas for large community assembly uses adjacent to any residential district or use, including within the front setback, shall be screened with a wall, opaque fence, or hedge six feet in height.
F. 
Outdoor Lighting.
1. 
Outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare only onto the community assembly facility premises. Such lighting shall be deflected, shaded, and focused away from all adjoining property.
2. 
Outdoor lighting shall not exceed an intensity of one foot-candle of light throughout the facility.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Convenience markets shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Maximum Size. 2,500 square feet. Additional floor area requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
B. 
Setbacks. No building or structure shall be located within 20 feet of an interior lot line abutting a residential district or use.
C. 
Landscaping. Landscaping shall comprise a minimum 10 percent of the site area, exclusive of required setbacks. All landscaped areas shall be permanently maintained in compliance with Section 20.300.008 (“Landscaping”).
D. 
Litter. One permanent, non-flammable trash receptacle shall be installed in the parking area adjacent to the entrance/exit.
E. 
Alcoholic Beverage Sales. Convenience markets which sell alcoholic beverages are also subject to the following standards:
1. 
Location—Minimum Distances Required.
a. 
From a Residential District Boundary. Convenience markets that sell alcoholic beverages shall be located at least 500 feet from any residential district boundary, unless part of a shopping center with at least 50,000 square feet of floor area.
b. 
From Specified Public Uses. Convenience markets that sell alcoholic beverages shall be located at least 500 feet from any Community Assembly Facility, Cultural Institution, Day Care Center, Public Park and Recreation Facility, or Public or Private School.
c. 
From Other Retail Sales that Sell Alcoholic Beverages for Off-Site Consumption. A convenience market that sells alcoholic beverages shall be located at least 1,000 feet from any other retail establishment selling alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption unless there is a finding of public convenience or necessity pursuant to State law.
2. 
Hours of Operation. Convenience markets that sell alcoholic beverages may only be operated between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., seven days per week. Additional hours may be allowed subject to the approval of a Minor Use Permit.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022)
Adult and child day care centers other than family day care homes shall be located, developed and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
License. The operator shall secure and maintain a license from the State of California Department of Social Services.
B. 
Hours of Operation. Day care centers shall operate only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be allowed subject to the approval of a Minor Use Permit.
C. 
Noise. Outdoor activities shall not occur before 8:00 a.m., when the site is located within or adjacent to a residential district or a residential use. Day care centers shall comply with the requirements of the City’s noise ordinance limits.
D. 
Pick-up/Drop-off Plan. A plan and schedule for the pick-up and drop-off of children or clients shall be provided for review and approval by the Chief Planner. The plan shall demonstrate that adequate parking and loading are provided on-site to minimize congestion and conflict points on travel aisles and public streets. The plan shall also demonstrate that increased traffic will not cause traffic levels to exceed those levels customary in residential neighborhoods except for higher traffic levels during the morning and evening commute. The plan shall include an agreement for each parent or client to sign which includes, at minimum:
1. 
A scheduled time for pick-up and drop-off with allowances for emergencies.
2. 
Prohibitions of double-parking, blocking driveways of neighboring houses, or using driveways of neighboring houses to turn around.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Domestic violence shelters shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Maximum Occupancy. No more than 30 adult residents, not including staff, shall be allowed at one time, if such shelter is located on a lot or parcel of land of less than two acres.
B. 
Off-Street Parking. The number of required parking spaces, plus adequate access thereto, shall be determined by the Chief Planner for each shelter, in an amount adequate to prevent excessive on-street parking, and with such factors as the number of adult beds to be provided by the shelter, the anticipated number of employees on the largest shift, and the distance from the closest transit stop taken into consideration. In no case shall the number of required spaces be less than the number of such spaces required for a group residential facility specified by Chapter 20.330 ("On-Site Parking and Loading").
C. 
Land Use Compatibility. The land uses and developments in the immediate vicinity of the shelter shall not constitute an immediate or potential hazard to occupants of the shelter.
D. 
Usable Open Space. Minimum 20 square feet per resident.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Drive-through facilities shall be located, developed and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Permit Required. A Conditional Use Permit is required for all drive-through facilities.
B. 
Traffic Study Required. A traffic study is required for all proposed drive-through facilities.
C. 
Maximum Number per Shopping Center. A maximum of one drive-through facility shall be permitted per shopping center.
D. 
Drive-Through Aisles. Drive-through aisles shall be designed to allow safe, unimpeded movement of vehicles at street access points and within the travel aisles and parking space areas.
1. 
Drive aisles are prohibited between the building and street unless no alternative exists.
2. 
A minimum 15-foot interior radius at curves and a minimum 12-foot width is required.
3. 
Each drive-through entrance and exit shall be at least 100 feet from an intersection of public rights-of-way, measured at the closest intersecting curbs, and at least 25 feet from the nearest curb cut on an adjacent property.
4. 
Each entrance to an aisle and the direction of flow shall be clearly designated by signs and/or pavement markings or raised curbs outside of the public right-of-way.
E. 
Landscaping. Each drive-through aisle shall be screened with a combination of decorative walls and landscape to a height of 20 inches to prevent headlight glare and direct visibility of vehicles from adjacent streets and parking lots.
F. 
Pedestrian Walkways. Pedestrian walkways shall not intersect drive-through aisles, unless no alternative exists. In such cases, pedestrian walkways shall have clear visibility, emphasized by enhanced paving or markings.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022)
Emergency shelters shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Number of Residents. The number of adult residents, not including staff, who may be housed on a lot that is smaller than one acre shall not exceed the number of persons that may be accommodated in any hospital, convalescent home, residential, transient occupancy, or similar facility allowed in the same district.
B. 
Limitation On Time of Occupancy. Occupancy by an individual or family may not exceed 180 consecutive days unless the management plan provides for longer residency by those enrolled and regularly participating in a training or rehabilitation program.
C. 
Outdoor Activities. All functions associated with the shelter, except for children’s play areas, outdoor recreation areas, parking, and outdoor waiting must take place within the building proposed to house the shelter. Outdoor waiting for clients, if any, may not be in the public right-of-way, must be physically separated from the public right-of-way, and must be large enough to accommodate the expected number of clients.
D. 
Hours of Operation. To limit outdoor waiting, the facility must be open for at least eight hours every day between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
E. 
Supervision. On-site supervision must be provided at all times.
F. 
Toilets. At least one toilet must be provided for every 15 shelter beds.
G. 
Management Plan. The operator of the shelter must submit a management plan for approval by the Chief Planner. The Plan must address issues identified by the Chief Planner, including transportation, client supervision, security, client services, staffing, and good neighbor issues.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022)
Family day care homes (including small and large facilities) shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of State law and shall comply with all applicable requirements of the underlying residential zoning district where the day care home is located. Family day care homes shall also comply with all requirements of this Code applicable to single-unit dwelling in their respective zoning districts, including the requirements of the City’s noise ordinance limits.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
A. 
Fleet-based services shall provide adequate parking, loading, queuing, and circulation areas on site and shall not have a detrimental impact on the circulation or on-street parking in the surrounding area.
B. 
Parking Management and Monitoring Study. A Parking Management and Monitoring Study shall be submitted for review and approval by the Chief Planner and City Engineer which demonstrates compliance with the above criteria. The study shall, at minimum, include the following:
1. 
Description of the type of vehicles used and service provided.
2. 
Size and number of fleet vehicles.
3. 
Hours of operation and number of work shifts.
4. 
Trip generation.
5. 
Threshold for TDM required per Chapter 20.400 ("Transportation Demand Management") and demonstration of required compliance.
6. 
Loading and unloading procedures.
7. 
Circulation plan.
8. 
Other information as required by the City.
C. 
No unattended fleet vehicles shall be parked on a lot or in the public right-of-way within a residential district.
D. 
The legal resident of a dwelling unit may operate a fleet-based dispatch service as a home occupation so long as no fleet vehicles are parked on the residential property, in the vicinity of the subject dwelling unit, or in the public right-of-way.
E. 
Property used for storing fleet vehicles shall be located, developed and operated in compliance with the standards applicable to Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing in Section 20.350.008 ("Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing").
(Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
A. 
Freight/truck terminals and warehouses, and parcel hubs shall provide adequate parking, loading, queuing, and circulation areas on-site and shall not have a detrimental impact on the circulation or on-street parking in the surrounding area.
B. 
Parking Management and Monitoring Study. A Parking Management and Monitoring Study shall be submitted for review and approval by the Chief Planner and City Engineer which demonstrates compliance with the above criteria. The study shall, at minimum, include the following:
1. 
Description of the type of freight to be distributed.
2. 
Size of trucks and shipping containers.
3. 
Number and schedule of deliveries.
4. 
Trip generation.
5. 
Threshold for TDM required per Chapter 20.400 ("Transportation Demand Management") and demonstration of required compliance.
6. 
Amount and duration of storage.
7. 
Loading and unloading procedures.
8. 
Circulation plan.
9. 
Radius of delivery map.
10. 
Demonstration of compliance with Climate Action Plan requirements.
11. 
Other information as required by the City.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Gated residential communities are prohibited within the City of South San Francisco. Existing, nonconforming communities are subject to the requirements of Chapter 20.320 ("Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots").
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Group residential facilities shall be located, developed and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Location. Minimum distance from any other group residential facility shall be 300 feet.
B. 
Screening. A minimum six-foot-high solid wall or fence shall be provided for purposes of securing outdoor recreational areas and screening the site. Chain metal fencing and barbed wire are prohibited.
C. 
Usable Open Space. At least 20 square feet of usable open space shall be provided for each person who resides in the facility.
D. 
Licensing. Group residential facilities that provide permanent living accommodations and 24-hour primarily nonmedical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual shall be licensed and certified by the State of California and shall be operated according to all applicable State and local regulations.
E. 
No Drug or Alcohol Use. Residents and staff shall sign an agreement affirming that use of drugs or alcohol on the premises is prohibited and acknowledging that drug or alcohol use will result in termination or eviction.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
A resident of a dwelling unit may conduct a home occupation that is incidental to the residential use of the structure and within the habitable area of the dwelling in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
The home occupation may not occupy more than 450 square feet.
B. 
The home occupation must be located in the principal dwelling, attached garage and/or detached accessory buildings. An attached or detached garage may be used for storage or workspace as long as one garage parking space is maintained at all times for the dwelling and as long as the required on-site parking spaces are provided.
C. 
No person not residing on the premises may be employed, either for pay or as an independent contractor or a volunteer, at the site of the home occupation.
D. 
No sign or advertising shall be published or displayed on the premises, unless required by State law. If applicable, the applicant shall provide the necessary evidence that identification is required by State law.
E. 
Sale of goods on the premises shall be limited to the products of the home occupations, and no other merchandise or goods shall be sold, kept or displayed for the purposes of sale on the premises. Mail order of products of home occupations are permitted.
F. 
The home occupation shall not attract or generate excessive auto or foot traffic, require additional off-street parking spaces, or involve the use of commercial vehicles for delivery of materials or supplies to or from the premises in excess of that which is customary for a dwelling unit.
G. 
No tractor-trailer or similar heavy-duty delivery or pickup, no other vehicle of more than three-quarter ton capacity, and no limousine or other vehicle for hire used in connection with the home-based business shall be kept on the site or parked in the public right-of-way in the vicinity of the site.
H. 
Any trailer, wheeled equipment, or any vehicle displaying or advertising the home occupation shall not be visible from off the premises.
I. 
No customer or client visits are permitted except for instructional services for not more than two students at a time.
J. 
No stock in trade, inventory, or display of goods or materials shall be kept on the premises except for incidental storage that is confined to the dwelling or an accessory building.
K. 
No dwelling shall be built, altered, finished, or decorated externally for the purposes of conducting the home occupation in such a manner as to change the residential character and appearance of the dwelling, or in such a manner as to cause the structure to be reasonably recognized as a place where a home occupation is conducted.
L. 
No equipment or process shall be used which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odor, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot if the occupation is conducted in a single-unit detached residence, or outside the dwelling unit if conducted in other than a single-unit detached residence.
M. 
The home occupation shall not involve the use of power equipment on the premises using motors exceeding one horsepower combined capacity.
N. 
No equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible electrical interference in any radio or television receiver off the premises, or causes fluctuations in line voltage off the premises. There shall be no storage or use of toxic or hazardous materials other than the types and quantities customarily found in connection with a dwelling unit.
O. 
If any home occupation becomes dangerous or unsafe; presents a safety hazard to the public, pedestrians on public sidewalks, or motorists on a public right-of-way; or presents a safety hazard to adjacent or nearby properties, residents, or business, the Chief Planner shall issue an order to the dwelling owner and/or tenant on the property on which the home occupation is being undertaken, directing that the home occupation immediately be made safe or be terminated.
P. 
The property owner and/or tenant shall take the necessary corrective steps or measures but, in the event of a failure to do so by the owner and/or tenant, after notice and a reasonable period of time, the City may initiate any enforcement action available under this Ordinance or Municipal Code to render the home occupation and dwelling safe.
Q. 
Costs incurred by the City to take enforcement actions, shall be borne by the property owner and shall be treated as a zoning violation.
R. 
The following uses are not permitted as a home occupation:
1. 
Adult -oriented business;
2. 
Ambulance service;
3. 
Automotive repair, painting, body/fender work, upholstering, detailing, washing, including motorcycles, trucks, trailers and boats;
4. 
Beautician or barber services on-site for more than one client at a time;
5. 
Commercial food preparation, food handling, processing or packing, other than specialized cooking or baking;
6. 
Firearms manufacture, sales, or repair;
7. 
Furniture refinishing or upholstery;
8. 
Gymnastic facilities;
9. 
Repair, reconditioning, servicing or manufacture of any internal combustion or diesel engine or of any motor vehicle, including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, or boats;
10. 
Repair, fix-it or plumbing shops;
11. 
Medical services except as a secondary office that does not involve patient visits as an adjunct to a principal office located elsewhere;
12. 
Restaurant;
13. 
Retail sales;
14. 
Spa retreat center;
15. 
Tattoo studio;
16. 
Tow truck service;
17. 
Veterinary services and other uses that entail the harboring, training, care, breeding, raising or grooming of dogs, cats, birds, or other domestic animals on the premises, except those that are owned by the resident or otherwise permitted by this article;
18. 
Welding or machine shop; and
19. 
Yoga or exercise studio for more than two clients at a time.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Hotels and motels shall provide adequate parking, loading, queuing, and circulation areas on-site and shall not have a detrimental impact on the circulation or on-street parking in the surrounding area.
A. 
Parking Management and Monitoring Study. A Parking Management and Monitoring Study per Section 20.330.004(E) ("Parking Management and Monitoring Study") shall be submitted for review and approval by the Chief Planner and City Engineer which demonstrates compliance with the above criteria.
B. 
Automobile Rental Facilities in Hotels. Automobile rental agencies located in hotels are accessory uses. Automobile rental agencies that include the storing of vehicles on the hotel site are subject to the following criteria:
1. 
The use is intended to serve hotel guests;
2. 
The rental facility point of sale must be in the City of South San Francisco;
3. 
Adequate parking is available, as determined by a Parking Management and Monitoring Study approved by the Planning Commission;
4. 
No preparation, maintenance or cleaning of rental vehicles occurs on site; and
5. 
No more than 10 vehicles are stored on the hotel site.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Large format retail establishments with 80,000 square feet of floor area or more must comply with the following standards:
A. 
Surety Bond. As a condition of approval for a large format retail establishment, the applicant shall be required to post a cash or surety bond in a form and amount acceptable to the City Manager to cover the cost of complete building demolition and maintenance of the vacant building site if the primary building is ever vacated or abandoned, and remains vacant or abandoned for a period of more than 12 consecutive months following primary business closure.
B. 
Vacated Facility. If the facility is vacated, the owner or operator, within 12 months, shall submit, to the Planning Commission, a plan contemplating the removal or reuse the facility. If the owner or operator is unable to provide a plan which is acceptable to the Planning Commission, the City may utilize the surety bond to take whatever action is permitted by law to assure appropriate demolition, redevelopment, or reuse of the facility.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
A. 
Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to the design, development, and operation of live-work units, including new live-work units, conversions of existing residential and non-residential buildings to live-work buildings, and any change of use or occupancy in a live-work unit.
B. 
Establishment.
1. 
Live-work units may be established through the conversion of existing commercial and industrial buildings or by new construction.
2. 
The work activity must be permitted by-right in the zone where the use is proposed.
3. 
No work activity shall be permitted that contains those uses which the review authority finds would, by virtue of size, intensity, hours of operation, number of employees or the nature of the operation, have the potential to adversely affect others living or working in or nearby the live-work development by reason of dust, glare, heat, noise, noxious gases, odor, smoke, traffic, vibration or other impacts, or would be hazardous by way of materials, process, product or wastes. Such uses include, but are not limited to, automobile/vehicle sales and services, bars/night clubs/lounges, adult-oriented businesses, animal sales and services, liquor stores, funeral parlors and mortuaries, outdoor storage as a primary use, and unenclosed kitchens.
Uses that may, depending on how they are operated, have the potential to generate impacts or would constitute a change in occupancy under the Building Code shall not be approved unless the review authority finds that as proposed to be conducted, or as modified by conditions of approval, they would not conflict with or adversely affect others living or working in or nearby the live-work development.
C. 
Design of Live-Work Units.
1. 
Floor Area. Each live-work unit shall include at least 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
2. 
Improvements. Live-work units shall be designed to accommodate commercial or industrial uses as evidenced by the provision of ventilation, interior storage, flooring, and other physical improvements of the type commonly found in exclusively commercial or industrial facilities used for the same work activity.
3. 
Separation Required. In a multi-unit live-work building, each live-work unit shall be separated from other live-work units or other uses in the building. Access to each live-work unit shall be provided from common access areas, common halls or corridors, or directly from the exterior of the building.
4. 
Mixed Occupancies. If a building contains mixed occupancies of live-work units and other non-residential uses, occupancies other than live-work shall meet all applicable requirements for those uses, and proper occupancy separations shall be provided between the live-work units and other occupancies, as determined by the Chief Building Official.
5. 
Parking and Loading.
a. 
Required Parking. Parking requirements are established in Chapter 20.330 (“On-Site Parking and Loading”).
b. 
Required Loading. Each live-work unit shall have at least one off-street loading area for every 50,000 gross square feet of space occupied by live-work units. No additional loading areas are required if the loading requirements for industrial or commercial occupants of a live/work building exceed the loading requirements for the live-work use.
c. 
Requirements for parking and parking spaces may be waived or modified through a Minor Use Permit if the Review authority finds that:
i. 
The proposed parking will be adequate to meet the demand created by the project given the character of the proposed uses; and
ii. 
A waiver or modification of parking requirements will not, under the circumstances of the particular project, either conflict with nor adversely affect commercial or industrial uses or residential districts in the area where the project is proposed.
D. 
Business License Required. At least one occupant of each live-work unit shall maintain a current City of South San Francisco business license for a business located in that unit.
E. 
Nonresident Employees. Up to two persons who do not reside in the live-work unit may work in the unit. The employment of three or more persons who do not reside in the live-work unit may be permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit based on additional findings that such employment will not adversely affect traffic, parking, or other conditions in the area where the live-work unit is located.
F. 
On-Premises Sales. On-premises sales of goods is limited to those produced within the live-work unit. Sales of goods produced within the live-work unit shall be incidental to the primary work use in any building used exclusively for live-work occupancy. These provisions shall permit participation in occasional open studio programs and gallery shows.
G. 
Notice to Occupants Required. The owner or developer of any building containing live-work units shall provide written notice to all live-work occupants and users that the surrounding area may be subject to levels of noise, dust, fumes, or other effects associated with commercial and industrial uses at higher levels than would be expected in residential areas. State and federal health regulations notwithstanding, noise and other standards shall be those applicable to commercial or industrial properties in the district where the project is located. For purposes of noise control, live-work units shall be classified as commercial property.
H. 
No Separate Sale or Rental of Portions of Unit. No portion of a live-work unit may be separately rented or sold as a commercial space for a person or persons not living in the premises or as a residential space for a person or persons not working in the same unit.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Massage businesses, including massage businesses conducted as accessory uses, are subject to the requirements in Chapter 10.16 ("Regulation of Massage Businesses") of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, and the following standards:
A. 
Exceptions. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to the following classes of individuals or businesses while engaged in the performance of their duties:
1. 
Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses or any physical therapists who are duly licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California and persons working directly under the supervision of such licensed persons;
2. 
Barbers and beauticians who are duly licensed under the laws of the State of California while engaging in practices within the scope of their licenses;
3. 
Hospitals, nursing homes, sanitariums, or any other similar health facilities duly licensed by the State of California;
4. 
Accredited high schools, junior colleges, medical schools, schools of chiropractic, and colleges or universities whose coaches, trainers, or medical or chiropractic students are acting within the scope of their employment or instruction;
5. 
Trainers of amateur, semi-professional or professional athletes or athletic teams while engaging in their training responsibilities for and with athletes; and trainers working in conjunction with a specific athletic event;
6. 
Massage practitioners who perform massages which are clearly incidental to the operation of a personal fitness training center, gymnasium, athletic facility or health club, when the giving of massage for compensation is not a principal function of such businesses. In determining whether massage constitutes a principal or incidental function of personal fitness training centers, gymnasiums, athletic facilities or health clubs, the Police Chief shall consider the percent of income derived from massages, the amount of floor space devoted to and the number of employees assigned to massage services, as well as the manner in which the business advertises and holds itself out to the public;
7. 
Individuals administering massages or health treatment involving massage to persons participating in single-occurrence athletic, recreational or festival events, such as health fairs, road races, track meets, triathlons and other similar events; provided, that all of the following conditions are satisfied:
a. 
The massage services are made equally available to all participants in the event;
b. 
The event is open to participation by the general public or a significant segment of the public such as employees of sponsoring or participating corporations;
c. 
The massage services are provided at the site of the event and either during, immediately preceding or immediately following the event;
d. 
The sponsors of the event have been advised of and have approved the provisions of massage services; and
e. 
The persons providing the massage services are not the primary sponsors of the event;
8. 
Individuals providing out-call massage services.
B. 
City Registration Certificates/Use Permit Required. All massage businesses are required to obtain either a Conditional Use Permit or a Minor Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 20.490 ("Use Permits") and a City registration certificate pursuant to Section 10.16.040 ("Massage business registration") of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
C. 
Location. No such business shall be established or located within 500 feet from any other massage business.
D. 
Hours. Massage shall be provided or given only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. No massage business shall be open and no massage shall be provided between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. A massage commenced prior to 9:00 p.m. shall nevertheless terminate at 9:00 p.m., and all clients shall exit the premises at that time.
E. 
Facility Requirements. Every massage business shall maintain facilities meeting the following requirements:
1. 
A list of the services available and the cost of such services shall be posted in the reception area within the massage premises, and shall be described in readily understandable language.
2. 
A copy of the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certificate of each and every massage practitioner employed in the business shall be displayed in the reception area or similar open public place on the premises. CAMTC certificates of former employees and/or contractors shall be removed as soon as those massage practitioners are no longer employed by or offering services through the massage business.
3. 
Massage businesses shall at all times be equipped with an adequate supply of clean sanitary towels, coverings, and linens. Clean towels, coverings, and linens shall be stored in enclosed cabinets.
4. 
Where the business has staff available to assure security for clients and massage staff are behind closed doors, the entry to the reception area of the massage business shall remain unlocked during business hours when the business is open for business or when clients are present.
5. 
No massage business located in a building or structure with exterior windows fronting a public street, highway, walkway, or parking area shall, during business hours, block visibility into the interior reception and waiting area through the use of curtains, closed blinds, tints, or any other material that obstructs, blurs, or unreasonably darkens the view into the premises. For the purpose of this subsection, there is an irrebuttable presumption that the visibility is impermissibly blocked if more than 10 percent of the interior reception and waiting area is not visible from the exterior window.
6. 
All signs shall be in conformance with Chapter 20.360 (“Signs”).
7. 
Minimum lighting consisting of at least one artificial light of not less than 40 watts shall be provided and shall be operating in each room or enclosure where massage services are being performed on clients, and in all areas where clients are present.
8. 
Minimum ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and any other applicable regulations.
9. 
Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times.
10. 
Adequate dressing, locker and toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons.
11. 
A minimum of one wash basin for employees shall be provided at all times. The basin shall be located within or as close as practicable to the area devoted to performing of massage services. Sanitary towels shall also be provided at each basin.
12. 
All massage businesses shall comply with all State and federal laws and regulations for handicapped clients.
13. 
Other than custodial or maintenance staff, no persons shall be permitted within the premises of a massage business between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Mobile home parks shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Maximum Density. The maximum density is as allowed by the base zoning district in which the manufactured home park is located.
B. 
Maximum Allowable Height. Maximum building or structural height of any buildings appurtenant to mobile home or trailer courts or subdivisions shall be 28 feet.
C. 
Setback from Adjacent Streets. All manufactured home spaces shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from all public street rights-of-way adjacent to the site, and the setback area shall be landscaped.
D. 
Setbacks for Individual Units. Minimum setbacks for individual units are as follows:
1. 
Front: Five feet.
2. 
Side: Five feet.
3. 
Rear: 10 feet.
4. 
Awnings and carports may not be closer than three feet from any manufactured home space boundary.
E. 
Access. Access to internal private streets is required for all manufactured home lots or spaces within the manufactured home park. Direct access from a manufactured home lot or spaces to a public street or alley is not permitted. All points of vehicular access to and from public streets shall be approved by the City Engineer.
F. 
Internal Streets. All private internal streets within the mobile home or trailer park shall not be less than 30 feet in width and shall be surfaced and maintained with not less than two inches of plant mix placed on four inches of aggregate base or equivalent.
G. 
Walkways. Walkways linking the manufactured homes with recreational and other internal facilities and other manufactured homes shall be provided.
H. 
Walls and Screening. Exterior boundaries of a manufactured home park must be screened with a six-foot high solid wall. Such walls shall be composed of decorative block, concrete panels or similar materials and include architectural relief through variations in height, the use of architectural “caps,” columns, or similar measures. All trash and garbage collection areas shall be surrounded on at least three sides by a five foot block wall, and shall have adequate access for collection vehicles.
I. 
Common Open Space. Recreation, or common open spaces, shall be provided for each mobile home park or subdivision. An area of at least 300 square feet for each mobile home space must be provided. This open space may be used in more than one location, but no location shall contain less than 1,000 square feet in the aggregate. Each recreational space shall be accessible to all of the mobile home spaces in the park and shall not be used for any other purpose.
J. 
Landscaping. Landscaping as prescribed in Section 20.300.008 (“Landscaping”) is required for all common open space areas, exterior front and street side yards, and common parking areas. A 15-foot landscaped buffer shall be provided along streets adjoining the park.
K. 
Certification. All manufactured houses shall be certified under the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Act of 1974.
L. 
Compliance. Mobile home parks must comply with all applicable federal and State regulations; the mobile home park regulations as contained and from time to time amended in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapters 2 and 2.2 relating to the maintenance, use and occupancy of mobile homes, seismic bracing, and the construction and operation of mobile home parks; and all other applicable State and local regulations.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Mobile vendor services that provide temporary personal and support services to employees from a readily moveable unit shall be located and operated in compliance with the following requirements and development standards:
A. 
Location. All activities must be conducted entirely on private property and wholly within an approved vehicle.
B. 
General Standards. All mobile vending operations must have a South San Francisco Business License and must comply with all applicable State and County health codes, including any required restroom agreement letter.
C. 
Alteration of Site Prohibited. Mobile vendor services shall not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the property where they occur.
D. 
Automobile/Vehicle Services. Automobile/vehicle services are prohibited as mobile vendor services, except car washing which shall be subject to a Minor Use Permit.
E. 
Parking. Mobile vendor services shall not:
1. 
Park or be located within 20 feet of a fire hydrant or public safety alarm box.
2. 
Obstruct any walkways, drive aisles, sidewalks or path of travel.
3. 
Park on any unimproved (unpaved) surface.
F. 
Duration of Stay. Mobile vendor services shall not be on site in the approved location for more than 16 consecutive hours, nor more than twice during any given week. Upon request, the Chief Planner may approve additional hours to accommodate special events of limited duration.
G. 
Vehicle Type. Mobile vendor services shall be limited to vans, mobile homes, trailers, or similar contained vehicles.
H. 
Procedures. Mobile vendor services that comply with all of the standards and requirements in subsections A through F may be approved by the Chief Planner subject to the requirements of Chapter 20.470 (“Site Clearance”) and a Business License. The Chief Planner may approve a Minor Use Permit to allow car washing or a mobile vendor service that does not comply with the standards and requirements in subsections E through G subject to the following:
1. 
Automobile/Vehicle Services. Automobile/vehicle services are prohibited as mobile vendor services except car washing conducted in compliance with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board San Francisco Bay Regional Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit, the City of South San Francisco Source Control Measures, and all other applicable stormwater control requirements.
2. 
Other. Any reasonable conditions the Chief Planner deems necessary to ensure compliance with the purposes of the district and to make the findings required by Section 20.490.004 (“Required Findings”) based on the information contained in the application, public records, and/or recommendations from departmental staff.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Other financial services subject to this section, which includes alternative loan businesses and pawnbrokers, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following:
A. 
Maximum Size. Limited to 2,500 square feet in size.
B. 
Location. Other financial services shall be located on a major arterial or higher classification street, and at least 1,000 feet from any other financial services business.
C. 
Queuing Area. Adequate queuing area shall be provided within the building. Queuing on the sidewalk is prohibited.
D. 
Security. A security plan shall be provided for review and approval by the Chief Planner and the City of South San Francisco Police Department. The plan shall provide for adequate security, including a central station alarm system to the Police Department. Bars on the windows, exterior phones and roll up doors are prohibited.
E. 
Hours of Operation. The business shall not open prior to 7:00 a.m. or close for business after 7:00 p.m., daily. Any alteration to these hours of operation may be granted with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
F. 
Pawnbrokers. Pawnbrokers subject to this section shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
1. 
Customer Circulation and Display. The business shall dedicate at least 25 percent of the gross floor area to customer circulation and the display of goods for sale to the public. The display of firearms is prohibited and any firearm sales shall be an accessory use to the operation of the pawnbroker business.
2. 
Compliance with Chapter 6.92. Pawnbrokers shall comply with all regulations and requirements contained in Chapter 6.92 (“Pawnbroker/Secondhand Dealer”).
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Outdoor sales shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the standards of this section.
A. 
Temporary Outdoor Display and Sales. The temporary outdoor display and sale of merchandise shall comply with Chapter 20.340 (“Temporary Uses”).
B. 
Produce Displays. The outdoor display of produce associated with an existing Food and Beverage Retail Sales establishment on the same site is allowed, subject to the following standards:
1. 
The display does not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation and does not encroach upon parking spaces, driveways, pedestrian walkways, or required landscaped areas; and
2. 
All produce is removed or enclosed at the close of each business day.
C. 
Permanent Outdoor Display/Sales. The permanent outdoor display of merchandise requires approval of a Minor Use Permit in accordance with Chapter 20.490 (“Use Permits”), and shall comply with the following minimum standards:
1. 
Location. Outdoor sales shall be located entirely on private property outside any required setback, fire lane, fire access way, or landscaped planter in zoning districts that do not have required setbacks. A minimum setback of 15 feet from any public right-of-way is required.
2. 
Screening. All outdoor sales and activity areas shall be screened from adjacent public rights-of-way and residential districts by decorative solid walls, solid fences, or landscaped berms pursuant to Section 20.300.008 (“Landscaping”).
3. 
Location of Merchandise. Displayed merchandise shall occupy a fixed, specifically approved and defined location that does not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation and does not encroach upon parking spaces, driveways, pedestrian walkways, or required landscaped areas. These displays shall also not obstruct sight distances or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Eating and drinking establishments with outdoor seating areas shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Size. Outdoor seating areas shall not exceed 50 percent of the total building floor area occupied by the eating and drinking establishment, or 300 square feet of outdoor seating area, whichever is greater, unless approved with a Minor Use Permit.
B. 
Minor Use Permit. A Minor Use Permit is required for outdoor dining when the outdoor seating area:
1. 
Abuts the property line of a residential district outside of the Downtown/Caltrain Station Area Zoning District.
C. 
Barriers. The use of barriers around the outdoor seating area may be permitted, provided they are in a manner acceptable by the City and the design is approved by the Chief Planner. Barriers must be integrated into the design of the outdoor seating area and shall not encroach into the adjacent travel lane or pedestrian path of travel.
D. 
Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be limited to the hours of operation of the associated eating and drinking establishment, but in no case shall be permitted earlier than 7:00 a.m. or later than 10:00 p.m.
E. 
Refuse Storage Area. No structure or enclosure to accommodate the storage of trash or garbage shall be erected or placed on, adjacent to, or separate from an outdoor seating area on the public sidewalk or right-of-way. Refuse areas shall be screened with a solid masonry wall at least six feet in height.
F. 
Permitted Locations. Outdoor seating areas within the public right-of-way are allowed in commercial and mixed-use areas subject to the requirements listed above and the following standards:
1. 
Procedure. Any permit to allow dining within the right-of-way is nontransferable and, unless revoked, shall remain valid for one year from the date of issuance. In order to continue operation of an outdoor dining area beyond the term of the permit, the owner/operator shall submit a new application for an outdoor dining area.
2. 
Sidewalk Dining Areas. The following standards shall be met for the establishment and maintenance of a sidewalk dining area within the public right-of-way:
a. 
An unobstructed sidewalk clearance of four feet shall be maintained for pedestrians at all times from the edge of any table, chair, bench, planter, or other appurtenances used as part of a sidewalk dining area (see Figure 20.350.032.F.2).
Figure 20.350.032.F.2: Sidewalk Dining Physical Requirements
b. 
Where the sidewalk dining area is located adjacent to the street, and in addition to the requirements stated in subparagraph 1 above, an 18-inch clearance shall be maintained from the face of the curb to the sidewalk dining area unless there is parking parallel to the street, in which case a two-foot clearance is required (see Figure 20.350.032.F.2).
c. 
No sidewalk dining area shall obstruct any points of building ingress and/or egress.
d. 
On a corner lot, no sidewalk dining area shall be located within the area bound by the extensions of the corner building walls between the building and the curb.
e. 
All sidewalk dining furniture and appurtenances shall be removed at the close of each business day. No storage of materials on sidewalks is allowed.
f. 
No portion of a sidewalk dining area shall be permanently attached to the sidewalk or building.
g. 
Sidewalk seating is exempt from the parking requirements of Chapter 20.330 (“On-Site Parking and Loading”).
3. 
Parking Lane Dining Areas. The following standards shall be met for the establishment and maintenance of dining areas within on-street parking lanes within the right-of-way.
a. 
Dining areas in parking lanes are permitted only in the Downtown within on-street parking lanes directly facing a property.
b. 
Dining areas must be located on constructed dining platforms.
c. 
Dining platforms shall not encroach into the adjacent travel lane and shall be located a minimum of six inches from lines marking a parking space.
d. 
A dining platform shall not be closer than 25 feet from the intersection of corner property lines or driveways.
e. 
Dining platforms shall have a flush transition to the sidewalk to avoid tripping hazards.
f. 
Dining areas shall not include cords, wires or any elements between the dining area and the building.
g. 
Dining areas shall incorporate vertical elements that enhance visibility from traffic, and the corners of the structure fencing shall be fitted with reflectors.
h. 
Platforms shall not interfere with utility access, bus zones, or curbside drainage. Every platform shall meet accessibility standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
i. 
The sub-structure of the dining platform shall ensure a level surface and a minimum of 12-inch drainage for the adequate passage and use of the curb and storm drain.
j. 
All parking lane dining furniture shall be removed or secured at the close of each business day. No storage of materials on sidewalks is allowed when outdoor dining space is not used.
k. 
Traffic barricades: If establishing a dining area in the parking lane for seating, retail, or other business activity, applicant must install barricades between the parking area and the traffic lane or any active parking. Barricades must be:
i. 
36 inches to 42 inches high;
ii. 
Not easily moved, altered or stolen;
iii. 
Stable and sturdy enough not to fall over or be pushed over (like when leaned against);
iv. 
Marked with yellow high intensity retroreflective tape or reflectors to be visible at night.
4. 
Design Requirements.
a. 
Any umbrella, heater, or similar feature used in a sidewalk dining area shall be safely secured during use.
b. 
The design and appearance of all proposed improvements or furniture, including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, benches, umbrellas and planters, to be placed in the sidewalk dining area shall present a coordinated theme and be compatible with the appearance and design of the building, as determined by the Chief Planner.
c. 
The design of all improvements and furniture shall be of a quality to sustain weather and wear, and shall be of a material other than molded plastic.
d. 
Planters and planter boxes, if used as temporary dividers, must be planted and maintained with live plants.
e. 
The establishment shall utilize the same utensils and dishes for sidewalk dining as used for indoor dining areas to minimize the amount of disposable service ware.
f. 
No signs shall be permitted in a sidewalk dining area (including sign copy on umbrellas) except as may be required by the City or Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for reasons of public health or safety.
g. 
All entertainment use, operation, or playing of musical instruments, loudspeakers, sound amplifiers, or other machine for the production or reproduction of sound is subject to the standards of Chapter 20.340 (“Temporary Uses”).
h. 
No electrical appliances, heating or cooking of food or open flames shall be allowed in the outdoor dining area. Use of portable heating devices may be permitted with approval from the Fire Chief.
i. 
Overhead coverings of an outdoor dining area shall have a minimum clear height of eight feet and a maximum overall height of 25 feet.
5. 
Maintenance of Outdoor Dining Areas.
a. 
The permittee and the property owner shall maintain the outdoor dining area and the adjoining street, curb, gutter and sidewalk in a neat, clean and orderly condition at all times, regardless of the source of the refuse and litter. This shall include all tables, chairs, benches, planters, or other appurtenances placed in the public right-of-way. Provisions shall be made for trash receptacles to serve the sidewalk dining area, subject to the approval of the Chief Planner.
b. 
Activities involving the outdoor dining area shall be conducted in a manner that does not interfere with pedestrians, parking or traffic.
c. 
The permittee shall ensure that the outdoor dining area is limited to business patrons.
d. 
The permittee and the property owner shall be responsible for preventing excessive noise to ensure minimal or no intrusion on surrounding merchants and inhabitants.
e. 
If necessary, the permittee or the property owner shall clean the surface of the outdoor dining area by washing or buffing to remove any stains, marks, or discoloration to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and in accordance with prevailing storm water and water quality regulations.
f. 
Umbrellas, canopies, or other shade elements shall be kept clean and in good condition, secure in windy conditions, and fire-treated.
6. 
Special Standards for Outdoor Dining Areas with Alcoholic Beverage Service.
a. 
A Minor Use Permit shall be required for all outdoor dining areas serving alcoholic beverages.
b. 
Alcoholic beverages may only be served in outdoor dining areas which are established in conjunction with a full service restaurant as defined in Chapter 20.620 ("Use Classifications").
c. 
Design of outdoor dining areas shall comply with the standards of Section 20.350.032(F)(2) through (F)(4).
d. 
All entrances/exits of the sidewalk dining area shall be posted with signs stating that alcoholic beverages must be kept within the sidewalk dining area at all times. In addition, small cards shall be placed on each table giving notice that removal of alcoholic beverages from the sidewalk dining area is not allowed.
e. 
The capacity of the sidewalk dining area shall be limited to the number of seats approved in the Sidewalk Dining Permit or Parking Lane Dining Area Permit.
f. 
Provisions for the storage and/or preparation of alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted in the sidewalk dining area.
g. 
Alcoholic beverages shall be served with glasses. Transportation by patrons of any alcoholic beverage beyond the sidewalk dining area or the interior of the restaurant shall be a violation of the proprietor’s Sidewalk Dining Permit or Parking Lane Dining Area Permit. Empty beverage containers shall be removed from the outdoor dining area as soon as possible.
h. 
A license shall be obtained from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) prior to the operation of an outdoor dining area serving alcoholic beverages and shall be maintained continuously as long as alcoholic beverages are served in the sidewalk dining area. Loss of such license shall automatically constitute termination of the City permit to serve alcoholic beverages in the outdoor dining area.
7. 
Indemnification/Insurance. The permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers and employees from and against all claims, losses, damage, injury and liability for damages arising from the permittee’s use of the public right-of-way. The permittee shall provide to the City, in a form and in amounts acceptable to the City Attorney, certificates of insurance substantiating the existence of a general liability policy covering the area subject to the permit.
8. 
Temporary Suspension of Permit. The Director of Public Works shall have the right to suspend or prohibit the operation of an outdoor dining area at any time because of anticipated or actual problems or conflicts in the use of the sidewalk area. Such problems or conflicts may arise from, but are not limited to, scheduled festivals, parades, marches and similar special events; repairs to the street, sidewalk or other public facility; or from demonstrations or emergencies occurring in the area. To the extent possible, the City will give prior written notice of any time period during which the operation of the outdoor dining area must be suspended.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Outdoor storage shall be located, developed and operated in compliance with the following standards.
A. 
Applicability. Open storage of goods, materials, machines, equipment, and vehicles or parts outside of a building for more than 72 hours must conform to the standards of this section. The regulations of this section do not apply to temporary storage of construction materials reasonably required for construction work on the premises pursuant to a valid Building Permit.
B. 
Permitted Locations. The table below states the districts where outdoor storage is permitted and prohibited.
Table 20.350.033: Outdoor Storage Regulations by District and Location
Base Districts
Permissibility of Open Storage
Residential Districts
Not permitted. (All storage must be within an enclosed building.)
Downtown Residential Districts and Downtown/Caltrain Station Area Districts
Outdoor storage permitted as an accessory use outside of required yards, parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas with Minor Use Permit approval and subject to the standards of this section.
Non-Residential Districts
Permitted as an accessory use outside of required yards, parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas subject to the standards of this section.
Civic Districts
Not permitted. (All storage must be within an enclosed building.)
Lindenville Specific Plan Districts
Permitted in T3ML district as an accessory use outside of required yards, parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas subject to the standards of this section.
C. 
Fencing and Screening. Outdoor storage areas shall be screened so as not to be visible from any public street or highway; residential or downtown district; or publicly accessible open space area, parking area, access driveway, or similar thoroughfare.
1. 
All screening walls and fences visible from any public street or highway; residential or downtown district; or publicly accessible open space area, parking area, access driveway, or similar thoroughfare shall be architecturally compatible with the main structure on the site and shall not have chain-link fencing, barbed wire or razor wire.
2. 
Screening walls and fences shall not exceed maximum fence heights in required yards, and in other areas shall not exceed 10 feet in height. A screening wall or fence up to 15 feet in height may be allowed outside of required setback areas with Minor Use Permit approval.
3. 
All fences and walls, excluding masonry and approved permanent-finish panels, shall be painted a uniform, neutral color, excluding black, which blends with the surrounding terrain, and improvements shall be maintained in a neat, orderly condition at all times.
4. 
Exemptions. The following uses are exempt from the fencing and screening requirement:
a. 
Automobile service stations, limited to automobile accessories and facilities necessary to dispensing petroleum products only.
b. 
Automobile and vehicle sales, limited to automobiles and vehicles held for sale or rental only.
c. 
Mobile home sales.
d. 
Parking lots.
5. 
Modification. The Chief Planner may modify the standards for fencing and screening for outdoor storage areas not open to view from any public street or highway, or any area in a residential, downtown, commercial, or form-based zoning district:
a. 
Where adjoining property is located in a non-residential district and is developed with another outside storage use; or
b. 
Where fences, walls or buildings are located adjacent to lot lines on surrounding property which serve to enclose such yard as well as or better than the wall or fence required by this section; or
c. 
Should the use, fence, wall or building providing justification for such modification be removed, such wall or fence shall be provided in compliance with this section within six months from the date of such removal.
D. 
Landscaping Requirements.
1. 
All required fencing and screening which are open to view from any street or highway, or any area in a residential, downtown or commercial district, shall be provided with at least one square foot of landscaping for each linear foot of such frontage, and this landscaping shall meet the following standards:
a. 
Landscaping shall be distributed along said frontage in accordance with the site plan approved by the Chief Planner.
b. 
No planting area shall have a horizontal dimension of less than three feet.
c. 
Landscaping shall be maintained in a neat, clean and healthful condition, including proper pruning, weeding, and removal of litter, fertilizing and replacement of plants when necessary.
d. 
A permanent watering system shall be provided which irrigates all planted areas. Where the watering system consists of hose bibs alone, these bibs shall be located not more than 50 feet apart within the required landscaped area. Sprinklers used to satisfy the requirements of this provision shall be spaced to assure complete coverage of the required landscape area.
2. 
The Chief Planner may approve alternative methods of providing landscaping where the criteria provided herein would cause unnecessary hardship or constitute an unreasonable requirement and an alternative plan will, in his or her opinion, provide as well or better for landscaping within the intent of this provision.
E. 
Surfacing. Outdoor storage areas shall be surfaced with a minimum thickness of two inches of Type A asphalt concrete over 95 percent relative compaction native soil, or a minimum thickness of six inches of Class B concrete. Such surfacing shall be permanently maintained free of structural defects. A waiver or exception may be granted to allow outdoor storage of non-hazardous materials on other surfacing only if the following findings can be made:
1. 
The proposed surfacing is appropriate to the type of product displayed; and
2. 
The proposed surfacing will conform to all applicable federal and State air and water quality standards.
F. 
Storage Restrictions. All portions of outside storage and display areas shall have adequate grading and drainage and shall be continuously maintained, and all raw material, equipment or finished products stored or displayed pursuant to the provisions of this section:
1. 
No stored goods may exceed the height of the screening wall or fence;
2. 
Shall be stored in such manner that it cannot be blown from the enclosed storage area; and
3. 
Shall not be placed or allowed to remain outside the enclosed storage area.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1649, 10/11/2023; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Personal services shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
B. 
Business License Required. All personal services establishments shall maintain a current City of South San Francisco Business License.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Personal storage facilities shall be located, developed and operated in compliance with the following standards.
A. 
Business Activity. All personal storage facilities shall be limited to storage only. No retail, repair, or other commercial use shall be conducted out of the individual rental storage units. No activities other than rental of storage units and pick-up and deposit of storage shall be allowed on the premises. Examples of activities prohibited in said facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. 
Auctions, commercial wholesale or retail sales, or miscellaneous garage sales. Excepting auctions required by law to comply with lien sale requirements. During the course of said lien sales, customer vehicles shall not be allowed to obstruct travelways within the self-service storage facility.
2. 
The servicing, repair, or fabrication of motor vehicles, boats, trailers, lawn mowers, appliances, or other similar equipment.
3. 
The operation of power tools, spray-painting equipment, table saws, lathes, compressors, welding equipment, kilns, or other similar equipment.
4. 
The establishment of a transfer and storage business.
5. 
Any use that is noxious or offensive because of odors, dust, noise, fumes, or vibrations.
B. 
Notice to Tenants. As part of the rental process, the facility manager shall inform all tenants of conditions restricting storage of hazardous materials and limitation on the use of the storage units. These restrictions shall be included in rental contracts and posted at a conspicuous location within the front of each rental unit.
C. 
Circulation. Driveway aisles shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide.
D. 
Screening. Where exterior walls are required or proposed, they shall be constructed of decorative block, concrete panel, stucco, or similar material. The walls shall include architectural relief through variations in height, the use of architectural “caps,” attractive posts, or similar measures. A gate(s) shall be decorative iron or similar material. Chain link or wood is not appropriate.
E. 
Fencing. A six-foot-high security fence shall be provided around the perimeter of the development at locations where the solid façades of the storage structures do not provide a perimeter barrier.
F. 
Open Storage. Open storage, outside an enclosed building, shall be limited to vehicles and trailers and screened from public view by building façades or solid fences.
G. 
Outdoor Lighting. All outdoor lights shall be shielded to direct light and glare only onto the personal storage premises and may be of sufficient intensity to discourage vandalism and theft. Said lighting and glare shall be deflected, shaded, and focused away from all adjoining property.
H. 
Signs. Outdoor advertising displays besides those for the personal storage facility itself shall not be permitted on the premises.
I. 
Fire Protection. One-hour rated construction fire walls shall be provided to separate every 3,000 square feet within any personal storage structure.
J. 
Portable Storage Buildings. Movable storage buildings shall be allowed if they are constructed to appear as conventional storage buildings and adhere to all applicable Building and Fire Codes.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of these provisions is to promote recycling in compliance with the requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (Public Resources Code Section 14500 et seq.).
B. 
Criteria and Standards. Those recycling facilities permitted by right and design review approval shall meet all of the applicable criteria and standards listed below. Those recycling facilities permitted with a Conditional Use Permit shall meet the applicable criteria and standards, provided that the Chief Planner, Planning Commission or City Council, as the case may be, may relax such standards or impose stricter standards as an exercise of discretion upon a finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary in order to implement the general intent of this section and the purposes of this Ordinance.
If the zoning district in which the facility is located has a provision requiring all activities to be conducted completely within an enclosed structure, recycling collection facilities are exempt from that requirement.
1. 
Reverse Vending Machines. Reverse vending machines located within a commercial structure do not require discretionary permits. Reverse vending machines must comply with the following standards:
a. 
Shall be established in conjunction with a commercial use or community service facility which is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and Building and Fire Codes of the City;
b. 
Shall be located within 30 feet of the entrance to the commercial structure and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
c. 
Shall not occupy parking spaces required by the primary use;
d. 
Shall occupy no more than 50 square feet of ground or floor space per installation, including any protective enclosure, and shall be no more than eight feet in height;
e. 
Shall be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material;
f. 
Shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions, and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative;
g. 
Shall have a sign area of a maximum of four feet per machine, exclusive of operating instructions;
h. 
Shall be maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a daily basis;
i. 
Shall have operating hours at least the equivalent of the operating hours of the host use; and
j. 
Shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if operating hours are between dusk and dawn.
2. 
Small Collection Facilities. Small collection facilities shall meet all the following standards:
a. 
Shall be established in conjunction with an existing commercial use or community service facility which is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, Building and Fire Codes of the City;
b. 
Shall be no larger than 500 square feet and occupy no more than five parking spaces not including space that will be periodically needed for removal of materials or exchange of containers;
c. 
Shall be set back at least 10 feet from any property line and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
d. 
Shall accept only glass, metals, plastic containers, papers and reusable items. Used motor oil may be accepted with permission of the local health official;
e. 
Shall use no power-driven processing equipment except for reverse vending machines;
f. 
Shall use containers that are constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material, covered when site is not attended, secured from unauthorized entry or removal of material and shall be of a capacity sufficient to accommodate materials collected and collection schedule;
g. 
Shall store all recyclable material in containers or in the mobile unit vehicle, and shall not leave materials outside of containers when attendant is not present;
h. 
Shall be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and mobile facilities, at which truck or containers are removed at the end of each collection day, shall be swept at the end of each collection day;
i. 
Shall not exceed noise levels of 60 dBa as measured at the property line of a residential district or residential use, otherwise shall not exceed 70 dBa;
j. 
If the facility is located within 100 feet of a residential district or residential use it shall operate only during the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.;
k. 
Containers for the 24-hour donation of materials shall be at least 30 feet from any residential district or residential use unless there is a recognized service corridor or acoustical shielding between the containers and the residential use;
l. 
Containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material which may be deposited; the facility shall be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation, and display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling enclosure or containers;
m. 
Signs may be provided as follows:
i. 
Recycling facilities may have identification signs with a maximum of 20 percent per side or 16 square feet, whichever is larger, in addition to informational signs required in subsection (B)(1)(f) above. In the case of a wheeled facility, the side will be measured from the pavement to the top of the container,
ii. 
Signs must be consistent with the character of the location,
iii. 
Traffic signs may be installed with the approval of the City Engineer and Police Department if necessary to facilitate traffic circulation, or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way;
n. 
The facility shall not impair the landscaping required by local ordinances for any concurrent use of this Ordinance or any permit issued pursuant thereto;
o. 
No additional parking spaces will be required for customers of a small collection facility located at the established parking lot of a host use. One space will be provided for the attendant, if needed;
p. 
Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present;
q. 
Occupation of parking spaces by the facility and by the attendant may not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required for the primary host use unless all of the following conditions exist:
i. 
The facility is located in a convenience zone or a potential convenience zone as designated by the California Department of Conservation, and
ii. 
A parking study shows that existing parking capacity is not fully utilized during the time the recycling facility will be on the site, and
iii. 
The permit will be reconsidered at the end of 18 months;
r. 
A reduction in available parking spaces in an established parking facility may then be allowed as follows:
i. 
For a Commercial Host Use. As shown in Table 20.350.036.
Table 20.350.036: Commercial Host Parking Reduction
Number of Parking Spaces Available
Maximum Reduction
0 — 25
0
26 — 35
2
36 — 49
3
50 — 99
4
100+
5
ii. 
For a Community Facility Host Use. A maximum five spaces reduction may be allowed when not in conflict with parking needs of the host use;
s. 
If the permit expires without renewal, the collection facility shall be removed from the site on the day following permit expiration.
3. 
Large Collection Facilities. Large collection facilities shall meet all the following standards:
a. 
Facility shall not abut a property zoned or planned for residential use;
b. 
Facility shall be screened from the public right-of-way by operating in an enclosed building, or:
i. 
Within an area enclosed by an opaque fence at least six feet in height with landscaping as specified in Section 20.300.008 (“Landscaping”), and
ii. 
At least 150 feet from property zoned or planned for residential use;
c. 
Setback requirements shall be those required in the zoning district in which the facility is located;
d. 
All exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers which are covered, secured and maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of nonflammable material and approved by the Fire Department. Oil storage must be in containers approved by the Fire Department and Health Official. No storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas containers shall be visible above the height of the fencing;
e. 
Site shall be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and shall be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis;
f. 
Space shall be provided on site for six vehicles or the anticipated peak customer load, whichever is higher, to circulate and to deposit recyclable materials, except where it is determined that allowing overflow traffic above six vehicles is compatible with surrounding businesses and public safety;
g. 
One parking space shall be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the recycling facility;
h. 
Noise levels shall not exceed 55 dBa as measured at the boundary of a residential district, or otherwise shall not exceed 70 dBa;
i. 
If the facility is located within 50 feet of a residential district or property planned or occupied for residential use, it shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.;
j. 
Any containers provided for the donation of recyclable materials after hours shall be at least 50 feet from any residential district or residential use, shall be sturdy, rustproof construction, shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected, and shall be secure from unauthorized entry or removal of materials. Containers shall be at least ten feet from any building;
k. 
Donation areas shall be kept free of litter and any other undesirable material. The containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited. A notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling containers must be displayed;
l. 
Facility shall be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation; identification and informational signs shall meet the standards of the district; and traffic signs may be installed with the approval of the City Engineer and Police Department, if necessary, to facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way; and
m. 
Power-driven processing, including aluminum foil and can compacting, baling, plastic shredding, or other light processing activities necessary for efficient temporary storage and shipment of material, may be approved through the Minor Use Permit process if noise and other conditions are met.
4. 
Processing Facilities. A light processing facility may be sited in an MI district with a Minor Use Permit, provided the facility meets all the following standards:
a. 
Facility shall not abut a residential district or residential use;
b. 
Processors shall operate in a wholly enclosed building except for incidental storage, or:
i. 
Within an area enclosed on all sides by an opaque fence or wall not less than eight feet in height and landscaped according to the provisions of Section 20.300.008 (“Landscaping”), and
ii. 
Located at least 150 feet from a residential district or residential use;
c. 
Power-driven processing shall be permitted, provided all noise level requirements are met. Light processing facilities are limited to baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding and sorting of source-separated recyclable materials and repairing of reusable materials;
d. 
A light processing facility shall be no larger than 45,000 square feet and shall have no more than an average of two outbound truck shipments of material per day and may not shred, compact or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers;
e. 
A processing facility may accept used motor oil for recycling from the generator in accordance with Section 25250.11 of the California Health and Safety Code;
f. 
Setback requirements shall be those required in the MI district;
g. 
All exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers or enclosures which are covered, secured and maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of nonflammable material. Oil storage must be in containers approved by the Fire Department and Health Official. No storage excluding truck trailers and overseas containers shall be visible above the height of the fencing;
h. 
Site shall be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and shall be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis and will be secured from unauthorized entry and removal of materials when attendants are not present;
i. 
Space shall be provided on site for the anticipated peak load of customers to circulate, park and deposit recyclable materials. If the facility is open to the public, space will be provided for a minimum of 10 customers except where it is determined that allowing overflow traffic above six vehicles is compatible with surrounding businesses and public safety;
j. 
One parking space shall be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the processing center. Parking requirements will otherwise be as mandated by the district in which the facility is located;
k. 
Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBa as measured at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied property, or otherwise shall not exceed 70 dBa;
l. 
If the facility is located within 500 feet of a residential district or residential use, it shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The facility will be administered by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open;
m. 
Any containers provided for the donation of recyclable materials after hours will be at least 50 feet from any residential district or residential use; shall be of sturdy, rustproof construction; shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected; and shall be secure from unauthorized entry or removal of materials;
n. 
Donation areas shall be kept free of litter and any other undesirable material. The containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited. A notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling containers must be displayed;
o. 
Sign requirements shall be those provided for the MI zoning district. In addition, facility shall be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation; and
p. 
No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odor above ambient level may be detectable on neighboring properties.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
Short-term vacation rental uses shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Type of Residence. Must be located and operated in a single-unit dwelling and is not allowed in any accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit as defined under Chapter 20.620 ("Use Classifications") and Section 20.350.003 ("Accessory Dwelling Units").
B. 
Number of Uses. Short-term vacation rental uses shall be permitted in no more than one single-unit dwelling per lot.
C. 
Permit Required and Duration of Permit. Any short-term vacation rental must apply for a Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit on a form approved by the Chief Planner. The Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit for a short-term vacation rental permits a rental term of fewer than 30 consecutive days and, unless revoked, is valid for one year from date of issuance. In order to continue operation of a short-term vacation rental beyond the term of the permit, the owner/operator shall submit a new application for a short-term vacation rental permit. Any permit to operate a short-term vacation rental is non-transferable.
D. 
Residency Requirements. Only permanent residents (owner or tenant) of the dwelling unit are eligible to operate a short-term vacation rental use.
E. 
Transient Occupancy Limits.
1. 
Hosted Rentals. If the host is on site, the number of transient occupants must be limited to two or fewer.
2. 
Non-Hosted Rentals. If the host is off site, the number of transient occupants must be limited to two persons/bedroom, plus two additional persons.
F. 
Limit on Duration. The aggregate number of days for transient occupancy of a non-hosted short-term vacation rental is capped at 90 per term of the permit. There is no annual cap for hosted short-term vacation rentals.
G. 
Local Contact Information. The permit holder shall keep on file with the City the name, telephone number, and email address of a local contact person who shall be responsible for responding to questions or concerns regarding the operation of a short-term vacation rental. This information shall be posted in a conspicuous location within the rental dwelling. The local contact person shall be available 24 hours a day to accept telephone calls and respond physically to the short-term vacation rental within one hour when the unit is occupied.
H. 
Noise. The short-term vacation rental use must comply with the adopted noise standards for the district in accordance with Section 8.32.030 (“Maximum Permissible Sound Levels”).
I. 
Conduct. The permit holder must ensure that transient occupants of the short-term vacation rental do not engage in disorderly conduct or violate code provisions or State law.
J. 
Safety. All short-term vacation rentals must comply with all applicable building laws, including, but not limited to, providing working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, contain working heating, and otherwise satisfy all applicable requirements of the California Building Standards Code.
K. 
Health and Safety Information. Hosts shall provide local health and safety information to renters, including locations of local hospitals and clinics, and non-emergency police contact information.
L. 
Commercial Activities. Any commercial use beyond a permitted short-term vacation rental is prohibited. No special event as defined by Chapter 6.48 (“Special Event Permits”) can be conducted as part of a short-term vacation rental.
M. 
Advertising. All advertising (print or digital) for a short-term vacation rental shall include the number of the permit granted for the use.
N. 
Business License. The permit holder shall obtain a City Business License in accordance with Chapter 6.12 ("Licensing Procedures").
O. 
Applicable Taxes. The permit holder shall collect and remit all applicable City Taxes, including, but not limited to, Transient Occupancy Taxes and Conference Center Taxes in accordance with Chapter 4.20 (“Transient Occupancy Tax”), as required.
P. 
Consistency with Other Agreements. A short-term vacation rental use must be permitted by applicable HOA bylaws; Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs); and rental agreements.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
All social service facilities shall provide the following:
A. 
Adequate and accessible sanitary facilities, including lavatories, rest rooms and refuse containers;
B. 
Sufficient patron seating facilities for waiting and/or dining, whether indoor or outdoor;
C. 
Effective screening devices such as landscaping and masonry fences in conjunction with outdoor activity areas;
D. 
A plan of operation, including, but not limited to, patron access requirements, hours of operation, control of congregate activity, security measures, litter control, and noise attenuation; and
E. 
Evidence of compliance with all Building and Fire Safety regulations and any other measures determined by the Review Authority to be necessary and appropriate to ensure compatibility of the proposed use or uses with the surrounding area.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)
A. 
Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose and intent of this section to regulate the operation of facilities that perform tattooing and body modification to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public and ensure compliance with California Health and Safety Code Section 119300 et seq.
B. 
Location. Tattoo and body modification parlors shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from any other such establishment, any public park and any school for students in any grade from kindergarten through 12th grade.
C. 
Registration Required. Any person who is engaged in the business of tattooing or body modification shall provide evidence of registration with the San Mateo County Department of Health.
D. 
No Persons Under 18. A sign shall be posted on the door or in view of the entrance stating that no person under the age of 18 is allowed on site, unless accompanied by his or her parent or documented legal guardian. The operator of the establishment shall require all customers to show proof of age.
(Ord. 1646 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1656, 6/12/2024)