The C-1 zone is intended to be a strong economic base for the
City while providing a mix of uses that support an active, pedestrian
oriented environment that allows for a variety of goods and services,
entertainment and leisure activities, and cultural facilities that
are within convenient and walkable access to visitors, residents,
and employees in the area so as to provide a diverse array of commercial,
cultural, and leisure activities within one quarter of a mile of any
given location within the downtown C-1 zone.
(Ord. 14-01 2-11-14)
(A)
The
following uses shall be permitted in the C-1 Limited Commercial Zone
unless otherwise provided in this Chapter.
(2)
Financial and insurance institutions. Exception: check cashing and other alternative financial services identified in Section 12-1.25 are subject to Special Use Permit approval and shall not be located within one mile of a similar establishment, as measured from property line to property line.
(3)
Professional and medical offices and pharmacies.
(a)
Acupuncture and Chiropractor Facilities. Acupuncture and Chiropractor
Facilities shall be subject to Special Use Permit approval in those
instances where they offer on-site massage or acupressure therapy.
Massage and acupressure services are not allowed in this zone at all
unless they are provided as an incidental service of the acupuncture
or chiropractor facility.
(4)
Restaurants, subject to the following:
(a)
Dine-In Restaurants.
(b)
Fast-food restaurants, subject to the following exceptions:
i.
New or expanded single-tenant, free-standing fast-food restaurants
are prohibited within one thousand feet of another single-tenant free-standing
fast-food restaurant, as measured property line to property line.
ii.
New or expanded single-tenant, free-standing fast-food
restaurant, subject to Special Use Permit approval.
iii.
New or expanded fast-food drive-throughs, subject
to Special Use Permit approval.
(5)
Bars, nightclubs, supper clubs, dance halls, and the like, subject
to Special Use Permit approval. (Dine-in restaurants serving only
beer and wine without live entertainment are permitted without Special
Use Permit approval.)
(6)
Liquor Sales.
(a)
Liquor stores and any other business selling distilled spirits
for off-site consumption are prohibited in the C-1 Zone.
(b)
Bars, nightclubs and restaurants selling distilled spirits for
on-site consumption only are subject to Special Use Permit approval.
(c)
Any other permitted use selling beer and/or wine only (for on-site
or off-site consumption) is subject to Special Use Permit approval.
Exceptions: Dine-in restaurants, and grocery stores with a minimum
store floor area of ten thousand square feet, are exempt from requiring
Special Use Permit approval if only beer and/or wine are sold.
(7)
Service shop for watches, keys, shoes, small household appliances,
dry cleaning, tailoring, printing.
(8)
Repealed.
(9)
Shopping centers subject to Special Use Permit approval and Section 12-16.2 (Shopping Center Regulations).
(10)
Specialty merchandise marts, subject to Special Use Permit approval.
(11)
Religious assembly use, subject to Special Use Permit, not to exceed
nine in the C-1 Zone.
(12)
Non-religious assembly use, subject to Special Use Permit, not to
exceed nine in the C-1 Zone.
(13)
Hotels or motels, with a minimum of one hundred guestrooms per facility.
(14)
Studios and gymnasiums.
(15)
New car dealership with ancillary automobile servicing.
(16)
Automobile service stations, subject to Special Use Permit approval.
(Automobile repair is prohibited except as activity incidental to
the retail sale of gasoline, and only when conducted within a fully
enclosed building.)
(17)
Day care facilities or nursery schools (no age limitation).
(18)
Private schools for children.
(19)
Trade or business schools, adult or proprietary schools, colleges
or universities, and the like, subject to Special Use Permit approval.
Exception: schools teaching such industrial trades as automobile
repair, building trades involving the use of machinery, or any other
trade involving the operation of fabrication machinery, are prohibited.
(20)
Thrift stores, only if operated by non-profit organizations and subject
to Special Use Permit approval.
(21)
Jewelry stores. Note: jewelry stores may accept jewelry as pawned
deposit as an ancillary activity only, subject to Special Use Permit
approval, and subject to the limitation that any subsequent sales
of pawned jewelry shall not comprise more than twenty percent of the
gross receipts generated by the jewelry store.
(22)
Tattoo parlors, (including body piercing), subject to Special Use
Permit approval.
(23)
Public and quasi-public uses.
(24)
Parking lots (vehicle storage prohibited).
(25)
Residential units when developed to the standards of this Section.
Exception: existing legal structures as of January 1, 1997 may
house residences when built to meet all City regulations. Artist live-work
studios shall be permitted when developed in conformity to the provisions
of this Section and are exempt from the Minimum Dwelling Unit requirements
of Chapter 12.
(26)
Arcades, games, film or video for children twelve years or age and
younger, subject to Special Use Permit approval. Each game, film or
video in the arcade must be for children twelve years of age or younger
and must be identified and labeled as such by the proprietor or manufacturer
of the game, film or video.
(27)
Rent-to-own uses, subject to Special Use Permit approval.
(28)
Caskets shall be visually screened from public view.
(29)
Small group counseling/tutoring facilities, and the like where ten
or fewer members receive services and the maximum floor area does
not exceed one hundred square feet for each member receiving services
plus five hundred square feet maximum of office and administrative
floor area.
(30)
Large group counseling/tutoring facilities, and the like where eleven
or more members receive services subject to Special Use Permit approval.
(31)
Wireless telecommunication facilities subject to compliance with
the provisions of Article 31 of this Chapter.
(32)
Ambulance dispatch facilities subject to Special Use Permit approval.
No ambulance dispatch facility shall be permitted within one thousand
feet, as measured from property line to property line, of another
such facility.
(B)
The
above specified uses shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1)
Commercial businesses shall be retail establishments selling new
merchandise only and shall be conducted entirely within a fully enclosed
building.
Exception: retail sales of antiques and collectibles may be
allowed subject to Special Use Permit approval.
(2)
New structures containing residential units shall be not less than
three stories in height. There shall be no maximum height limit.
(3)
Existing commercial structures legally conforming as of January 1,
1997, and newly constructed buildings may contain both commercial
and residential uses when the residential units are above the ground
floor and conform to the applicable Building and Fire Codes.
(4)
The residential portion of new structures, and any residential additions
to the exterior of existing structures, shall provide the following
minimum setbacks:
(33)
Ceramic crafts produced with a kiln.
(34)
Live-work units in existing structures, subject to the requirements
of Article 17.4.
(35)
Live-work units in new structures, subject to the requirements of Section 12-23.5(9).
(Ord. 1890 12-10-66; Ord. 2346 7-3-79; Ord. 2421 6-22-82; Ord. 2463 1-24-84; Ord. 87-7 5-19-87; Ord. 89-4 6-6-89; Ord. 90-21 8-28-90; Ord. 93-13 6-29-93; Ord. 93-25 11-2-93; Ord. 94-21 11-1-94; Ord. 95-20 8-8-95; Ord. 95-22 10-3-95; Ord. 96-17 9-10-96; Ord. 97-16 8-19-97; Ord. 97-23 10-21-97; Ord. 98-06 3-31-98; Ord. 98-16 8-18-98; Ord. 01-14 10-2-01; Ord. 02-14 3-19-02; Ord. 02-21 6-11-02; Ord. 04-28 12-15-04; Ord. 04-29 1-4-05; Ord. 05-06 8-9-05; Ord. 08-20 8-26-08; Ord. 11-07 6-14-11; Ord. 12-02 2-28-12; Ord. 12-03 4-10-12; Ord. 12-21 10-30-12; Ord. 14-01 2-11-14; Ord. 14-11 8-5-14; Ord. 23-19, 9/26/2023)
Any use not specified in Section 12-23 of this Article and any of the following uses are prohibited in the C-1 Limited Commercial Zone:
(1)
Liquor
stores.
(2)
Adult
businesses.
(3)
Arcades,
games, film or video for patrons over twelve years of age.
(4)
Bath
houses, Turkish baths, massage parlors, acupressure establishments
and similar uses.
(5)
Automobile
storage or repair, except as specifically permitted.
(6)
Swap
meets or flea markets, except if operated by, and on the premises
of, a community nonprofit charitable organization not more than four
times per year, subject to the issuance of a permit by the Permits
and Licenses Committee per Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this Code.
(7)
Welding.
(Ord. 87-7 5-19-87; Ord. 89-4 6-6-89; Ord. 90-21 8-28-90; Ord. 97-23 10-21-97; Ord. 01-14 10-20-01; Ord. 14-11 8-5-14)
No front, side or rear yard setbacks are required, except as
individual site conditions may warrant due to Site Plan Review and/or
Special Use Permit approval and except for buildings adjacent to an
intersection. Buildings adjacent to intersections must be set back
a minimum of ten feet from the property lines adjacent to the street
corner.
(Ord. 87-7 5-19-87; Ord. 95-20 8-8-95)
(Ord. 2463 1-24-84; Ord. 87-7 5-19-87)
It shall be unlawful, after the effective date hereof, to erect
or structurally alter any sign, or to maintain any sign which has
been erected or structurally altered after said effective date, in
the C-1 Limited Commercial Zone, except as permitted in Article 23
of this Chapter.
The following provisions are applicable only to C-1 zoned properties
that are located within an area bounded by Florence Avenue (south
side of street only), Kelso Street (north side of street only), La
Brea Avenue (both sides of street) and Locust Street (west side of
street only). Where the following regulations conflict with the Downtown
Inglewood and Fairview Heights Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Plan, the TOD shall govern.
(1)
Roof
pitches (lines) that create overly prominent building designs like
geodesic domes, A-frames and mansard roofs are prohibited.
(2)
Air
conditioning units are prohibited from being located on the front
façade of a building. They are also prohibited from being located
on any other building façade where there is a pedestrian entry.
(3)
Building
Features at Intersections. At intersections, new buildings shall have
features that foster pedestrian movement. These features may include
building cutoffs, trellis structures and other elements which focus
visual interest on the corners of intersections. New buildings shall
provide a minimum ten-foot setback from the adjacent intersection.
(4)
Permanent
window signs shall not exceed twenty percent of the total area of
all windows and doors on the front façade. If there is wall
signage, the window signage cannot exceed five percent of the total
window area. Window signs shall not be placed above the second floor
of the building. Window signs must be placed on the interior surface
of the window and the lettering must be individually cut. Window signs
shall be limited to the business name, hours of operation and identification
of the product(s) sold or services offered.
(5)
Wall
Sign Lettering. For storefronts thirty feet in width or less, the
maximum letter height for wall signs shall be twelve inches. For storefronts
thirty to sixty feet in width, the maximum letter height for wall
signs shall be eighteen inches. For storefronts greater than sixty
feet in width, the maximum letter height for wall signs shall be twenty-four
inches.
(6)
Parking. Downtown Parking as provided in Section 12-44.1. All parking lots must be located at the rear of the building(s). Parking areas shall be separated from the building(s) by a minimum three-foot wide landscaped area. The three-foot wide area shall not be a part of the depth of the parking space. No parking space can directly abut a building for any new construction or building addition.
(7)
Laminated
glass, security film or a mall-style roll-up door shall be installed
to the inside of existing windows or glass doors when a business proprietor
desires to install physical security measures on the street-facing
façade. The laminated glass shall be a minimum of two one-eighth-inch
thick pieces of glass laminated together with a minimum six one-hundredths-inch
thick inner layer. The security film shall be a minimum of four ten-thousandths
inches thick. A mall-style roll-up door must not be visible during
business hours. Metal gates, stored in a wall pocket or similar enclosure
so as not to be visible during business hours, and scissor-style security
grilles, retracted into casing during business hours, may be approved
at the discretion of the Planning Division. Permanent security bars
and metal doors are prohibited.
(8)
Awnings
and Canopies. Awnings and canopies must adhere to the following:
(a)
They must have a minimum height of eight feet from grade (sidewalk)
and shall not extend from the building façade more than six
feet. The Planning Division and the Public Works Department have the
discretion to reduce the building projection if warranted by circumstances.
(b)
They shall have a single color or two-color stripe or motif. Lettering
and trim of an accent color are allowed.
(c)
They should not be located higher than the midpoint between the highest
level of the first floor and the window sill of the second floor.
(d)
Awnings and canopies shall be aesthetically-compatible with the building
façade.
(9)
Use
Restrictions and Development Standards for Live-Work Units in New
Structures in the C-1 Zone. The use restrictions and development standards
applicable to the new construction of live-work units in the C-1 District
shall be governed by the applicable City Codes and the following:
(a)
The minimum dwelling unit requirements of Section 12-6 shall apply to live-work units in new structures.
(b)
Unit Size. Five hundred square-foot minimum.
(c)
Residential/Commercial Floor Area. A minimum of fifty percent of
a unit must be used for non-residential purposes. Each unit must contain
a minimum residential floor area of two hundred fifty square feet.
(d)
On-site laundry facilities are required if the total number of dwelling
units on a site exceeds five.
(Ord. 96-17 9-10-96; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96; Ord. 98-06 3-31-98; Ord. 02-12 3-19-02; Ord. 14-01 2-11-14; Ord. 14-11 8-5-14; Ord. 17-01 11-01-16)
The following provisions are applicable only to C-1 zones properties
that are located within an area bounded by Florence Avenue (south
side of street only), Kelso Street (north side of street only), La
Brea Avenue (both sides of street) and Locust Street (west side of
street only). Where the following regulations conflict with the Downtown
Inglewood and Fairview Heights Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Plan, the TOD shall govern.
(1)
Applicability.
Outdoor restaurant uses on the public sidewalk may be permitted in
the C-1 zone subject to approval by the Permits and Licenses Committee.
Such dining use shall comply with all applicable standards of the
Inglewood Municipal Code.
(2)
Accessory
Use. An outdoor restaurant use on the public sidewalk shall be conducted
as an accessory component to a legally established restaurant or other
food service establishment that is located on a contiguous parcel.
(3)
Barriers.
A barrier is an object used to enclose or surround seating used in
conjunction with an outdoor restaurant on the public sidewalk. Semi-permanent
barriers surrounding the area are required. The barriers shall have
a minimum height of twenty-four inches and shall not exceed a height
of forty-two inches (three and one-half feet). Barriers must be constructed
and anchored in a manner required by the City that will complement
the restaurant or food service use. The height of the barrier may
be increased to a maximum of five feet if the portion of above forty-two
inches is non-opaque and made of shatter resistant glass or plexiglass.
Barrier supports and anchors must comply with standards established
by the Public Works Director prior to installation.
(4)
Comprehensive
Liability Insurance. Insurance is required to be provided by the operator,
naming the City of Inglewood as additional insured, with a combined
single coverage limit of one million dollars and a general aggregate
coverage of two million dollars. The operator shall submit evidence
of such insurance to the City of Inglewood prior to the issuance of
a permit by the Permits and Licenses Committee.
(5)
Enclosure.
Portable awnings or umbrellas may be used in conjunction with an outdoor
dining use. There shall be no permanent roofing or covers. No portion
of a portable umbrella shall project more than thirty-three percent
or twenty-four inches (whichever is less) beyond the exterior edge
of a barrier. Portable umbrellas and awnings that project beyond the
exterior edge of the barrier must maintain an unobstructed vertical
clearance of seven feet between the lowest portion of the umbrella
and the abutting public sidewalk.
(6)
Fixtures.
The restaurant furnishings shall consist of portable tables, chairs
and umbrellas. The design, material and colors used for chairs, tables,
umbrellas, awnings and other fixtures shall complement the architectural
style and colors of the building façade. Lighting may be permanently
affixed to the front façade of the principal building. Lighting
fixtures must complement the style of the building and not be glaring
to motorists or pedestrians on the adjacent right-of-way and shall
illuminate only the outdoor area. Battery or solar powered lamps,
candles, decorative torches and portable heaters located within the
floor area of the outdoor dining area may be permitted.
(7)
Hours
of Operation. The outdoor restaurant hours of operation shall be limited
to the hours of operation established for the principal restaurant
or food service use.
(8)
Location
of Outdoor Restaurant. The outdoor restaurant may extend a distance
of no more than six feet or fifty percent into the public sidewalk
area (whichever is less) as measured from the exterior building wall
of the principal restaurant or food service use. The outdoor restaurant
must maintain a minimum five-foot walkway area on the sidewalk for
pedestrian circulation (as measured from the street curb to the edge
of the restaurant barrier). An outdoor restaurant that is located
at a street corner must maintain a minimum ten-foot setback from the
street. An outdoor restaurant that is located adjacent to an alley
or driveway must maintain a setback of five feet from the alley or
driveway.
(9)
Outdoor
Restaurant, Public Sidewalk Application. An application for an outdoor
restaurant use on the public sidewalk shall be made by submitting
a completed Permits and Licenses Application. The Permits and Licenses
Application shall be accompanied by two sets of schematic drawings
(public sidewalk site plan) that specifies the following objects that
are located directly adjacent to the principal restaurant building/property:
sidewalk dimensions, location of street trees, utility and street
light poles, curb breaks/driveways, fire hydrants, proposed outdoor
seating configuration, proposed outdoor lighting, proposed outdoor
barrier(s), proposed outdoor heaters and all other proposed fixtures
for the outdoor restaurant.
(a)
The Planning Division shall review one set of schematic plans to
determine compliance with applicable land use/zoning code provisions
and review issues and considerations that include lighting, aesthetic
elements, the location, dimensions, landscaping, seating, tables,
umbrellas, and any other design elements.
(b)
The Public Works Department shall review one set of schematic plans
to determine compliance with applicable public right-of-way code provisions
that include the public sidewalk, other encroachment considerations,
location of bus benches, public streetlights, restaurant barrier anchors,
and related public right-of-way issues.
(10)
Parking Requirements. No additional parking shall be required for
an outdoor restaurant use that does not have an outdoor dining area
in excess of three hundred square feet. Applicable restaurant parking
standards will apply to outdoor restaurants with outdoor dining areas
in excess of three hundred square feet.
(11)
Prohibited Outdoor Restaurant Uses. The outdoor restaurant use shall
not include any use that involves entertainment, dancing, videos,
arcades, games or any use determined by the Planning Division to interfere
with the public health, safety and welfare unless all other applicable
code sections including the C-1 standards are adhered to. Outdoor
cooking, preparation, packaging or storage of food is not permitted.
A Special Use Permit is required for outdoor live entertainment and
dancing, as well as adherence to all applicable Inglewood Municipal
Code provisions, including, but not limited to, the Inglewood Municipal
Code Noise Regulations.
(12)
Trash Receptacles and Maintenance Considerations. The outdoor restaurant
operator shall obtain approval from the Public Works Department and
Recreation, Parks and Community Services Department for outdoor refuse
receptacles associated with the outdoor restaurant. The outdoor restaurant
operator is responsible for complying with all applicable City and
County health, safety and cleanliness standards. The outdoor restaurant
operator shall be responsible for the continued daily maintenance
and upkeep of the area used for the outdoor restaurant and shall remove
litter and debris daily in and around the outdoor dining area and
from any portion of the public sidewalk in front of the business.
(13)
Revocation. The Permits and Licenses Committee may revoke at any
time an outdoor restaurant permit if it is determined that continued
operation of the sidewalk restaurant is detrimental to the public
interest or the Permittee is in violation of any conditions of the
permit.
(14)
Term. The term of the outdoor restaurant on the public sidewalk permit
shall be renewed annually.
(Ord. 02-14 3-19-02; Ord. 17-01 11-01-16)
The New Downtown Inglewood and Fairview Heights Transit Oriented
Development Plan shall supersede the C-1 regulations where applicable.
(Ord. 17-01 11-01-16)
