The purpose and intent of Imperial Highway (I) combining zone
is to provide for the development, redevelopment, maintenance and
enhancement of commercial uses relating to the automobile and to provide
for the needs of the motoring public. It is further recognized that
automobile-related uses present significant and specialized land use
challenges relating to design, aesthetics and the environment. The
intent is to restrict major vehicle repair and similar automotive
uses to the (I) portions of the CG zone only and subject to approval
of a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
A.
Permitted
Uses. Uses permitted in the underlying zone shall be deemed permitted
uses within the (I) zone, except any automotive-related use, other
than the exclusive retail sales of automobile parts and accessories,
shall require approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning
Commission.
B.
Similar
Uses. For the purposes of the Article, automobile sales and service
shall include all vehicular sales and repair businesses, including,
but not limited to: tire sales, installation and repair; new and used
car sales; vehicle repair; recreational vehicle sales, service and
repair, including campers, boats and trailers; vehicle rental and
leasing, including trucks over one ton in size; and auto parts and
accessory sales which include minor repairs and installation facilities,
such as tire, radio/stereo, car phone and alarm installation. Automobile
parts and accessory stores which do not have vehicle service, repair
and/or installation bays or facilities shall be deemed a retail business
and shall not be subject to the provisions of this article.
C.
Service
Stations. Service stations may be established if permitted by the
underlying zone regulations, subject to approval of a conditional
use permit by the Planning Commission. Ancillary and accessory uses
that may be permitted with a service station, subject to conditional
use permit approval, include fast food (take out only), coin/token
operated car wash, service and minor repair, and mini-market. Major
vehicular repair, including engine overhaul, transmission repair and
other similar mechanical work requiring the removal and repair of
major vehicular engine and drive components shall not be deemed accessory
to a service station use.
D.
Mini
warehouses/self-storage facilities may be permitted within any CG
(Commercial General) parcel within the (I) zone, subject to conditional
use permit approval by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
The (I) zone is hereby established to include all commercially
zoned property located on both sides of Imperial Highway from Eureka
Avenue to the western corporate boundary.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
A.
Underlying
Zone Regulations. The development standards of the underlying zone
regulations shall apply unless an alternative development standard
is approved by the Planning Commission in conjunction with approval
of the conditional use permit.
B.
Outdoor
Uses. With the exception of new and used vehicle display, all uses,
installation and repair activities, including minor repairs such as
tire changing and repair, battery/headlamps/belt replacement, and
other similar activities, shall be conducted within a fully-enclosed
building, except as otherwise approved by a conditional use permit.
Outdoor display and sales, including, but not limited to, display
racks, lubrication products, tires and beverages, is prohibited.
C.
Audio
Equipment. The use of loudspeakers and audio equipment outside is
prohibited.
D.
Exterior
Lighting. Applicants proposing exterior lighting for vehicular sales,
service stations, and other uses requiring exterior lighting, shall
submit a lighting plan in conjunction with the conditional use permit.
Said lighting plans shall indicate all exterior light fixtures by
type and location, and shall further include a photometric analysis.
All light fixtures shall be provided in a manner so that the intensity
of light spillover beyond a distance of 20 feet from any project boundary
does not exceed 0.2 foot candle.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)
