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.
E. 
Signs. Signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.24.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)