The purpose of this chapter to list regulations and development standards for special and/or unique land uses and facilities and under simplified headings. Because of their unique nature, the uses listed in this chapter shall be subject to special standards.
(Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)
Bed and breakfast establishments as defined in Chapter 17.105 may be permitted in any residential zone subject to the granting of an administrative zoning permit processed in accordance with Chapter 17.40 of this title and compliance with the following development criteria:
A. 
The residence shall have received a historical rating of "2" or higher as described in the SANDAG historical preservation survey of El Cajon dated November, 1985 and on file in the offices of the department of community development;
B. 
The owner/operator shall live on the property;
C. 
The maximum length of stay shall be seven days;
D. 
The maximum number of guest rooms shall be established as part of the administrative zoning permit;
E. 
Breakfast is the only meal that may be served and then only to registered guests. No kitchens shall be permitted in any guest rooms;
F. 
Off-street parking shall be provided at the ratio of two spaces for the owner/operator and one space for each guest room. All parking spaces shall comply with the parking location and improvement requirements applicable in the underlying zone;
G. 
Signs shall be limited to one unlighted monument sign which is a maximum of six feet high and 12 square feet in sign area or one unlighted building face/wall sign which is a maximum of 12 square feet in sign area. No monument sign shall be located in the public right-of-way nor shall its location affect visibility from any driveways or public streets;
H. 
The proposed bed and breakfast establishment shall satisfy all applicable fire, building and health codes; and
I. 
A business license shall be obtained and maintained in effect at all times and any transient occupancy taxes required by Chapter 3.44 of this code shall be collected and paid.
(Ord. 5072 § 37, 2018)
A. 
Card room – non-gambling, may be permitted in the city as provided in Section 17.140.210 and Section 17.145.150 of this Title, subject to approval of a special operation license as provided in Chapter 5.16 of Title 5, compliance with Chapter 5.28 of Title 5, and compliance with the following development standards.
1. 
There shall be a minimum of 900 feet separating card room facilities, the distance to be measured from property lines of the parcel on which the card rooms are intended to be located.
2. 
There shall be a maximum of eight card rooms permitted within the city.
3. 
Within Specific Plan No. 182 a facility with a card room, whether restaurant or bona fide club, society, professional organization, union hall, fraternal organization, and similar use, must be a minimum of 5,000 square feet. Outside of Specific Plan No. 182 a facility with a card room must be a minimum of 2,500 square feet.
B. 
The following operational performance standards shall apply to all card rooms in the city.
1. 
Windows in card rooms shall remain transparent/not obstructed during hours of operation.
2. 
Operators shall enforce, post and maintain a sign(s) in the card room visible/legible to all patrons stating "Gambling and smoking are prohibited in this establishment.”
3. 
Operators shall voluntarily allow city staff right-of-entry into the card room during all hours of operation, for the purpose of monitoring compliance with and enforcing applicable city regulations, including taking photographs inside for evidentiary purposes.
4. 
No charge shall be made for the use of any card room facility.
5. 
No gambling of any sort shall be permitted at any card room facility.
6. 
A card room may only be operated as an accessory use to a primary use that operates under any business model (profit or non-profit) or organization, provided that the primary use is either a bona fide club, society, professional organization, union hall, fraternal organization or a restaurant.
7. 
Card room tables, accessory to a club, society, professional organization, union hall, fraternal organization, and similar use shall be for the exclusive use of members of such club, society, or organization, and their guests, and shall be located at the same address as the business address of the organization.
8. 
Card rooms may only operate during the same hours and frequency as the primary use.
9. 
Card playing may be restricted to membership, and guests of members, for clubs, but must be open and available to the general public when located in restaurants.
(Ord. 4990 § 8, 2013)
Drive-through facilities shall be operated in accordance with the follow standards:
A. 
For purposes of determining the stacking capacity of vehicles in a drive-through service lane, the minimum length provided per vehicle shall be 25 lineal feet. It shall be left for determination at the time of review and approval how much total stacking capacity is adequate for the use proposed.
B. 
Notice of new drive-throughs must be provided to blind, disabled, or aged communities prior to any decision by the director, the planning commission, and the city council.
C. 
If a business with an approved drive-through ceases operations, any new use conducting business at the site shall continue to operate the drive-through.
D. 
If a new business proposes to occupy the site and discontinue operating the drive-through, it shall be cause for the drive-through lane, including public right-of-way improvements, to be removed and replaced with improvements that comply with applicable standards, as determined by the director. Any decision by the director may be appealed pursuant to the requirements listed in Chapter 17.30 of this title.
(Ord. 5018 § 105, 2015)
A maximum of six garage sales may be conducted during a single calendar year on any residentially developed property. No single garage sale event shall exceed one calendar day. This limitation applies to multi-family residential developments as well as single-family homes. Therefore, residents in multi-family developments are encouraged to coordinate their garage sales.
(Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)
Home occupation means an occupation lawfully conducted within a dwelling by an inhabitant of such dwelling. A home occupation shall meet each of the requirements set forth in subsections (A) through (J) of this section, unless otherwise excepted by subsection (K), and further shall be subject to subsections (L) and (N) of this section.
A. 
One for which no customer comes to the dwelling to receive the service or merchandise offered by the home occupation;
B. 
One for which no employees other than inhabitants of the dwelling work at or come to the dwelling;
C. 
One for which no sign or other advertising is displayed;
D. 
One in which no merchandise, equipment or materials are kept or stored at the dwelling or outside the dwelling, except those necessary to maintain an office;
E. 
One for which the required garage, carport or parking space for the dwelling is not converted for use in any way by the home occupation to preclude its use for parking;
F. 
One in which there is no alteration of the residential character of the premises;
G. 
One for which all contacts with customers or clients take place on-site only by mail, telephone, or electronic media, such as a computer and/or facsimile machine, or entirely off-site;
H. 
One in which any equipment necessary to perform the home occupation on the premises must be kept in a pickup truck or van with a maximum capacity of one ton or a trailer that can be towed by a truck or van;
I. 
One which does not create a nuisance by reason of noise, dust, odor, vibration, fumes, smoke, electrical interference or similar conflicts with compatibility; and
J. 
One for which a valid business license is obtained and annually renewed.
K. 
Notwithstanding the above, any home occupation conducted by a disabled person or by a person for therapy and not deemed detrimental to the subject area may be permitted, provided the applicant's claim for handicap or therapy is supported by a written statement by a licensed medical doctor.
L. 
Notwithstanding the above, a cottage food operation may be permitted to allow for the production and sale of cottage food products. A cottage food operator must obtain and maintain required permits from the County Department of Environmental Health in order to operate a cottage food home occupation business.
M. 
Notwithstanding the above, special training and schooling may be permitted for indoor activities only. Customers are limited to a single student or family per session for activities such as music lessons and/or academic tutoring.
N. 
Notwithstanding the above, any home occupation may be revoked by the director of community development upon the violation of any requirements of this Title or any conditions of approval, unless the violation is corrected within five days of giving written notice thereof.
O. 
Any decision of the director may be appealed to the planning commission for review pursuant to Chapter 17.30.
(Ord. 5131 § 31, 2022)
A. 
Massage services as an accessory use, as defined in sections 17.105.020 and 17.115.110, to a permitted primary use shall be permitted and not be subject to spatial requirements in subsections B and C included in this section.
B. 
Massage establishments shall comply with all of the requirements provided in Chapter 5.40 of the El Cajon Municipal Code and shall be located pursuant to the following minimum proximity requirements:
1. 
No massage establishments shall be located within 1,000 feet of any other massage establishment or adult entertainment establishment as defined in section 17.45.040;
2. 
No massage establishment shall be located within 500 feet of any residential zone; and
3. 
No massage establishment shall be located within 600 feet of any parcel of land that contains any one or more of the following specific land uses:
a. 
Religious facility;
b. 
Courthouse;
c. 
Public playground/park/recreation area; or
d. 
School.
C. 
Distance, without regard to intervening structures shall be:
1. 
A straight line measure from the closest exterior structural wall of any massage establishment to any other massage establishment, or adult entertainment establishment as defined in section 17.45.040; and
2. 
A straight line measured from the closest exterior structural wall of any massage establishment and to the closest property line of a religious facility, courthouse, public playground/park/recreation area, school, or residential zone.
(Ord. 5072 § 37, 2018)
An owner may use a trailer, mobile home or other temporary building or structure as a temporary business office, trade or business facility for a period of time and upon such reasonable conditions as approved by a temporary use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.75. No such trailer, mobile home, or structure shall be used as a permanent business or other permanent trade or business facility.
(Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)
Outdoor dining areas are permitted in association with otherwise permitted and legally established eating and drinking establishments, subject to the following guidelines of this section. The total area dedicated to outdoor dining shall not exceed the area dedicated to indoor dining. The outdoor dining area shall not be located in the public right-of-way, unless approved by the department of public works. No additional parking is required for the outdoor dining area as long as the area dedicated to outdoor dining is less than the area dedicated to indoor dining.
All outdoor dining uses shall maintain ingress/egress and pedestrian circulation subject to building and fire safety code requirements including Americans with Disabilities Act requirements; and shall comply with the following minimum requirements:
A. 
Maintain a minimum four foot wide access in a direct and straight path to the building entrance clear and unimpeded for ingress and egress.
B. 
Maintain a minimum four foot wide sidewalk for general pedestrian circulation adjacent to the use.
C. 
Maintain a minimum 15 foot radius from street corner intersections, measured from the back of the curb.
The location and use of the outdoor seating area shall not obstruct the movement of pedestrians, goods or vehicles; required parking spaces; driveways or parking aisles; entrances; legal signs; utilities or other improvements. When located adjacent to parking spaces, driveways or parking lot aisles, a physical barrier such as curb or railing shall be provided.
Furnishings shall be strictly limited to chairs, benches and tables, and single pole table umbrellas designed for outdoor use. All furnishings and barriers shall be maintained free of appendages or conditions that pose a hazard to pedestrians and vehicles.
Table center and freestanding umbrellas are permitted.
The outdoor seating area shall be located proximate to the business providing the seating, such as adjacent to the building or within courtyards. Outdoor seating areas shall not reduce, be located within, or damage any required landscaped area.
Any deviation from the standards listed in this subsection shall require an administrative zoning permit in compliance with Chapter 17.140.
(Ord. 5081 § 35, 2019)
Resource recovery centers authorized by the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act may be located in any commercial or industrial zone (except the Office-Professional zone) subject to the processing of a conditional use permit. This requirement shall not apply to the installation of reverse vending machines used for purposes of returning beverage containers. Resource recovery centers located in commercial zones shall be conducted within permanent enclosed structures.
(Ord. 4968 § 77, 2011)
Farm products may be sold at roadside stands in the O-S, RS-40, and RS-20 zones, the design subject to the approval of an administrative zoning permit and provided the product is grown or produced on the same property.
(Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)
A. 
Building Permit Required. Prior to installation, a building permit shall be required for any satellite antenna (as defined in Chapter 17.105) that is:
1. 
Roof-mounted or otherwise mounted upon an existing or proposed structure regardless of the size of such antenna; or
2. 
Ground-mounted and greater than 10 feet in diameter; or
3. 
Ground-mounted and greater than 11 feet in height as measured from the ground to the top of the antenna when fully positioned for operational use; or
4. 
Ground-mounted and located between a building and any exterior yard in residential zones or between a building and any public street in office, commercial or industrial zones.
B. 
Development Standards. The following development standards shall apply to all satellite antenna installations regardless of type, size or location or whether a building permit is required.
1. 
All antennas, but especially roof-mounted antennas, shall be positioned so as to minimize their appearance from the street level of surrounding properties;
2. 
The color of an antenna shall be harmonious with its background or the surrounding area;
3. 
No antenna shall contain any advertising copy or be used as a sign;
4. 
No antenna shall occupy a required parking space;
5. 
Any roof-mounted antenna greater than five feet in diameter shall be constructed of mesh material as opposed to being solid unless the applicant can demonstrate that a solid roof-mounted antenna greater than five feet in diameter will be adequately screened from view;
6. 
Wind-load calculations shall be required for all roof-mounted antennas, all ground-mounted antennas greater than 10 feet in diameter and all ground-mounted antennas greater than 11 feet in overall height;
7. 
No satellite antenna shall be permitted in the front setback (yard) in a residential zone; and
8. 
Only one satellite antenna shall be permitted on any lot for any single business enterprise, unless additional antennas are approved by the planning commission.
(Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)
Take-out restaurants, as defined in Chapter 17.105 shall not be required to provide the increased parking that is required for other restaurants. However, take-out restaurants may not provide tables, counters, or any other amenities for the purpose of on-site dining either inside or outside of the establishment. A take-out restaurant shall be allowed a maximum of eight indoor seats for the convenience of customers who are waiting for take-out orders.
(Ord. 5018 § 113, 2015)
Temporary structures for the housing of tools and equipment or containing supervisory offices in connection with major construction on major construction projects may be established and maintained during the progress of such construction on such project, provided that such temporary structure may not be maintained for a period exceeding one year.
(Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)
One temporary real estate office may be located on any new subdivision in any zone, provided that such office in any "R" zone shall be removed at the end of two years from the date of recording of the map of the subdivision upon which such office is located, or completion of original sales, whichever is earlier.
(Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)
A. 
One temporary shade structure may be allowed as an accessory carport for one vehicle in front of an existing single-family home, upon approval of an administrative zoning permit, if performance standards 1 or 2 below, and performance standards 3, 4 and 5 below, are met:
1. 
The lot on which the shade structure is proposed contains a single-family home, but not two covered parking spaces.
2. 
One or more of the residents in the home on the property has been issued a disabled person placard or plates by the department of motor vehicles.
3. 
The temporary shade structure is designed and will be located in such a manner that it will not create a sight distance hazard.
4. 
No temporary shade structure shall encroach into the public right-of-way.
5. 
The area occupied by the temporary shade structure is paved and in compliance with section 17.140.160(A)(2).
6. 
The temporary shade structure is a lightweight metal frame with canvas or fabric-like vinyl covering that does not trigger the need for a building permit.
B. 
Temporary shade structures, including the frame and covering, shall be well maintained. Any worn, torn, faded, bent, or graffiti marred structure or covering, if located within public view, whether or not it was authorized with an administrative zoning permit, shall be removed.
C. 
One temporary shade structure may be allowed for recreational purposes in front of an existing single-family home, upon approval of an administrative zoning permit, if the performance and design standards below are met:
1. 
The temporary shade structure shall not exceed 200 square feet in area and 15 feet in height.
2. 
The temporary shade structure shall be located no closer than 10 feet from the front and street side yard property line and five feet from any interior side property line for that portion of the lot classified as a front or street side yard.
3. 
The temporary shade structure shall be constructed of wood or metal materials with posts or columns that are a minimum of four inches by four inches and are compatible with the existing single-family home.
4. 
Steel frame canopies with telescoping columns and canvas roofs are prohibited.
(Ord. 5142, 5/28/2024)
During the construction of a permanent residence on a lot pursuant to a valid building permit, the director may grant permission to an owner or caretaker to use a trailer or recreation vehicle as a temporary residence on the lot during construction of the residence, subject to the approval of a temporary use permit as described in Chapter 17.75 of this title. The permit shall be approved for a period of not more than six months, unless extended by the director. All required permits to temporarily place the trailer or recreation vehicle on the lot, including connection to utilities, shall be obtained.
(Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)
A. 
Transition service centers or emergency shelters, as defined in Chapter 17.105, may be located on properties in the C-M and M zones, subject to the approval of a site development plan permit (SDP), and processed in accordance with Chapter 17.65 and the following requirements. Transition service centers or emergency shelters may be located in the C-G and C-R zones, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit (CUP).
B. 
The following development standards and operational procedures shall be applicable in the review of an SDP or CUP proposed for a transition service center or an emergency shelter—either temporary or permanent.
1. 
Development Standards.
a. 
A detailed site plan shall be submitted to the department of community development and accepted for review upon a determination that the application is complete, including the payment of the applicable processing fee.
b. 
The applicant shall submit a detailed operation plan. The operation plan shall include, but not be limited to, the maximum client occupancy consistent with applicable building and fire codes; the number of case managers and security personnel; the hours of operation; and a description of all case management programs and their objectives.
c. 
The applicant shall submit an exterior lighting plan in accordance with section 17.130.150.
d. 
The plan shall reflect sufficient off-street parking spaces to accommodate support staff only.
e. 
All activities, except outdoor recreational activities, shall be conducted totally within an enclosed building or other structures in compliance with applicable fire and building codes.
f. 
Other development standards as determined through the review process.
2. 
Operation Procedures.
a. 
All clients must be referred to the center/shelter by a recognized social service agency. No drop-in clients will be accepted.
b. 
No clients under the influence of or in possession of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol or weapons will be accepted.
c. 
All clients shall comply with the center/shelter behavioral rules at all times. Failure to comply may result in expulsion from the center/shelter.
d. 
No loitering, sleeping or camping shall be permitted outside the center/shelter or on any adjacent properties in violation of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
e. 
All clients shall participate in case management programs presented by the shelter/center or any affiliated social service agency or service provider.
f. 
Other operational procedures as determined through the review process.
(Ord. 5131 § 32, 2022)
Emergency housing units may be allowed on properties in residential zones including the MU Overlay (mixed use) zone, subject to the approval of an Administrative Zoning Permit (AZP), and processed in accordance with Chapter 17.40 and the following requirements, and subject to the following criteria.
A. 
Definitions.
Emergency Housing Unit.
An emergency housing unit means either a unit on wheels as defined in section 17.225.185 B)(4)(a), or as an emergency sleeping cabin as defined in El Cajon Municipal Code section 15.04.105 and the California Building Code. This does not include tents, membrane structures, mobile homes, or recreational vehicles.
Non-Governmental Institutional Use.
A non-governmental institutional use means a use dedicated to serving the community through social, health, cultural, and religious means.
B. 
Development Standards.
1. 
Property shall be a minimum of one and one half (1.5) acres and front on a primary or secondary thoroughfare as shown on the City's General Plan map.
2. 
Primary use of the property shall be a non-governmental institutional use as defined in section 17.225.185(A)(2).
3. 
Housing units shall meet the underlying zone's primary setbacks and be separated from each other by a minimum of six feet.
4. 
Housing units may be allowed in two forms: on wheels or standard construction as defined in the California Building Code and EI Cajon Municipal Code section 15.04.105. In either case, there shall be no more than six units on the subject property.
a. 
If an emergency housing operation with six units has operated without substantiated complaints or code compliance action for more than one year, an increase of no more than four additional units may be considered through an amendment of the previously approved Administrative Zoning Permit.
i. 
If an emergency housing operation with six units has operated without substantiated complaints or code compliance action for more than one year, an increase of no more than two additional units may be considered through an amendment of the previously approved Administrative Zoning Permit.
ii. 
If an emergency housing operation with eight units has operated without substantiated complaints or code compliance action for more than one year, an increase of no more than two additional units may be considered through an amendment of the previously approved Administrative Zoning Permit. No more than ten units may be permitted at an emergency housing site.
b. 
On Wheels Standards.
i. 
Licensed and registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles and meets American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 119.2 or 119.5 requirements;
ii. 
Towable by a bumper hitch, frame-towing hitch, or fifth-wheel connection. Cannot (and is designed not to) move under its own power (no RVs);
iii. 
No larger than allowed by California State Law for movement on public highways;
iv. 
Has at least 70 square feet of first floor interior living space; and
v. 
Has basic functional areas that support normal daily routines such as cooking, sleeping, and lavatory if lavatories are not provided on the subject property in accordance with the operational standards in this section.
c. 
Standard construction shall be subject to the California Building Code and EI Cajon Municipal Code section 15.04.105, except there shall be no use of generators for electricity.
d. 
A detailed management plan shall be required and included with the Administrative Zoning Permit application. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the number of case managers and security personnel; the hours of operation; resident screening procedures; on-site supportive services; cleaning protocols; rules; property management; and a description of all case management programs and their objectives.
e. 
Sufficient off-street parking spaces shall be provided to accommodate the primary use and the emergency housing operation.
f. 
All activities, except outdoor recreational activities, shall be conducted totally within an enclosed building or other structures in compliance with applicable fire and building codes.
g. 
Other development standards may be required as determined through the review process.
5. 
Operational Standards.
a. 
Occupants of any emergency units shall be limited to homeless individuals in El Cajon and recognized as such by San Diego County Health Services or organizations providing homeless prevention and assistance services.
b. 
Occupant's length of stay shall not exceed 90 days.
c. 
On-site security shall be provided on a 24 hours a day, seven days a week, basis.
d. 
All residents and visitors must check in with on-site security to access the site.
e. 
Services will be designed to provide basic needs including shelter, sanitation, food, case management and wrap around services, restrooms, and showers facilities, all of which shall be operated by an organization experienced with providing such services.
f. 
There shall be no unauthorized loitering, sleeping or camping on the subject property or on any adjacent properties in violation of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
(Ord. 5131 § 33, 2022; Ord. 5148, 1/28/2025; Ord. 5151, 5/13/2025; Ord. 5173, 2/10/2026)
Up to ten off-site outdoor sales events for the sale of automobiles, including, but not limited to, passenger vehicles, trucks, motorhomes, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles, may be permitted in one calendar year on a qualifying property in the C-R zone, subject to approval of a minor conditional use permit processed in accordance with Chapter 17.50 of this title. In no case shall a single outdoor sales event last longer than 72 hours. Off-site outdoor automobile sales events shall only occur on qualifying properties in the C-R zone that are at least 15 acres in size.
(Ord. 4984 § 80, 2013)
The purpose of this section is to regulate the location of those businesses engaged in alternative lending in the city of El Cajon in order to maintain the city's character, the diversity and vitality of the community's commercial areas, and the quality of life of El Cajon residents. It is presumed that establishing or preserving an appropriate and balanced mix of commercial businesses will more effectively serve to achieve this purpose as a strategy to maintain the economic health of the community's business districts, and will promote the redevelopment of the city.
A. 
All alternative lending establishments as defined in Section 17.105.020 shall be required to obtain a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.50 of this title, meet all location requirements, and satisfy all pertinent conditions.
B. 
The following location requirements shall be applicable:
1. 
No alternative lending establishment shall be located within 2,640 feet of any other alternative lending establishment.
2. 
No alternative lending establishment shall be located within 500 feet from any school, college, university, religious facility, park or playground.
3. 
No alternative lending establishment shall be located in, or within 500 feet of the boundaries of Specific Plan No. 182.
4. 
No alternative lending establishment shall be located within the boundaries of Specific Plan No. 462.
5. 
For purposes of this section, distances shall be measured between the closest property lines of the affected locations or boundaries.
(Ord. 5015 § 8, 2014.; Ord. 5033 §§ 43, 44, 2015)
A tasting area, indoor and/or outdoor, in association with an alcoholic beverage production use may be permitted subject to the following standards:
A. 
The tasting area may not exceed 25 percent of the production gross floor area unless otherwise authorized by a conditional use permit.
B. 
The tasting area may only sell product that is produced on-site.
(Ord. 5113 § 28, 2022)
A farmers market may be permitted with approval of an Administrative Zoning Permit and is subject, but not limited, to the following standards:
A. 
Comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to operation, use and enjoyment of the market premises.
B. 
All farmers markets must have a designated market manager authorized to direct operations of all vendors participating in the market on the site of the market during all hours of operation.
C. 
Farmers market and each of the vendors must obtain and maintain all required operating and health permits, licenses, and certificates of insurance, and these documents shall be in the possession of the farmers market manager or the vendor, as applicable, on the site of the farmers market during all hours of operation.
D. 
Farmers markets must have established set of operating rules addressing the governance structure of farmers market, hours of operation, maintenance, insurance, security requirements and responsibilities, and appointment of a market manager.
E. 
The farmers market manager must provide sufficient trash receptacles. All farmers market shall provide containers for composting, recycling, and solid waste removal in accordance with El Cajon's Municipal Code Section 8.24.
F. 
Any food service shall comply with the standards of the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health.
G. 
All farmers markets must provide a minimum of one vehicle parking space for each vendor stall.
H. 
One portable restroom must be provided for every 250 persons.
(Ord. 5033 § 45, 2015)
A microbrewery may be permitted with approval of a conditional use permit subject, but not limited, to the following standards:
A. 
The primary use of the property must be that of a brewery, dedicated solely to the manufacturing of beer.
B. 
The subject building must be less than 10,000 square feet.
C. 
The sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption is permitted for only those products manufactured on-site.
D. 
The establishment may include a tasting room and/or restaurant.
(Ord. 5033 § 45, 2015)
A food truck and/or trailer may be permitted with approval of a temporary use permit subject, but not limited, to the following standards:
A. 
The applicant must obtain and maintain a County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health permit.
B. 
The food truck or trailer operator must maintain a valid business license.
C. 
The food truck or trailer and furnishings must be operated strictly within private property.
D. 
No verbal solicitation of business is permitted.
E. 
No amplified sound or loudspeakers are permitted.
F. 
No selling or serving of alcoholic beverages is permitted.
G. 
All associated equipment must be contained within the food truck or trailer.
H. 
The area in and around the food truck or trailer must be maintained clean and free of litter at all times.
I. 
A trash and recycling container must be provided for patrons in an area that does not impede pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
J. 
Furnishings shall not constitute a hazard as determined by the Fire Marshal and Building Official.
K. 
No obstruction for pedestrian, vehicular traffic or business access is permitted.
L. 
Initial duration not to exceed one year, with eligibility for annual extensions.
M. 
Any deviation from the standards listed in this subsection shall require an administrative zoning permit in compliance with chapter 17.40.
(Ord. 5113 § 28, 2022)
A. 
The Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations Ordinance of the county of San Diego, being Chapter 5 of Division 1 of Title 6 of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances (sections 61.501 through 61.505) ("County Code Chapter 5"), as adopted by the county of San Diego, is hereby adopted by reference as the regulatory provisions applicable to any microenterprise home kitchen operation ("MEHKO"), permitted by the county of San Diego and operating in the city of El Cajon, to prevent conditions of such facilities, and the mishandling of food prepared, served, sold, or stored in such facilities, from spreading foodborne illnesses, and each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of County Code Chapter 5 are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter as though fully set out in this chapter, excepting such portions as are added deleted, modified or amended by this chapter. The County Code Chapter is referred to in this chapter as the "Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations Ordinance," and one copy is on file in the office of the city clerk.
B. 
Permit—License.
1. 
No person shall operate a MEHKO in the city without holding a valid operating permit issued by the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality ("DEHQ"). Application for a permit shall be made upon a form issued by the DEHQ and shall be accompanied by any fees established.
2. 
No person shall operate a MEHKO without holding a valid business license as required by Chapters 5.04 and 5.08 of this code.
C. 
No person shall operate a MEHKO in the city so as to create a nuisance as defined in Section 1.16.025 of Chapter 1.16 of this code.
D. 
Commercial grade equipment and/or appliances not intended for residential buildings shall require applicable permits for construction and installation from the City.
(Ord. 5117 § 6, 2022)
Fireworks displays may be permitted and are subject to the following standards. Fireworks displays that do not conform to the following standards may be permitted in any zone with approval of a conditional use permit.
A. 
The display of fireworks shall only occur at educational institutions, religious facilities, or property owned or leased by a government agency.
B. 
The fireworks display shall be conducted by a licensed pyro technician.
C. 
The operator shall obtain and comply with all requirements of an operational permit issued by Heartland Fire and Rescue.
D. 
The types of fireworks authorized shall be based on the location of the display and the safety measures required by Heartland Fire and Rescue.
E. 
The maximum shell diameter for the fireworks display shall be three inches, and reporters (fireworks primarily used for loud explosive noises) are not allowed.
F. 
The operator shall implement best management practices required for storm water quality.
G. 
Temporary signage, a minimum of 32 square feet in size, shall be displayed at the subject site in a location easily viewable by the general public informing the community a minimum of 10 days prior to the fireworks display.
H. 
The operator shall request a list of addresses for all surrounding property owners, site addresses within 300 feet of the subject site, and to anyone requesting notification of any fireworks display within the City a minimum of 45 days prior to the fireworks display.
I. 
The operator shall mail notices to all surrounding property owners, site addresses within three (300) hundred feet of the subject site, and to anyone requesting notification of any fireworks display within the City a minimum of 30 days prior to the fireworks display.
J. 
Properties are limited to a maximum of two fireworks displays per calendar year.
(Ord. 5136 § 24, 2023)
A parcel map or a tentative and final map for a housing development project that meets certain requirements, including: the housing development project on the lot proposed to be subdivided will contain 10 or fewer residential units; is zoned for residential development; is no larger than five acres, as specified; and the newly created parcels are no smaller than 600 square feet, except as provided by Government Code section 65852.28; shall be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.60 or Chapter 17.125, and subject to the approval of an administrative zoning permit.
(Ord. 5148, 1/28/2025)