City of Pico Rivera, CA Chapter 18.22 STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL USES AND ACTIVITIES

§ 18.22.010 Purpose and Applicability.

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for supplemental regulations for special uses and activities as permitted in Division 3 (Zones and Zone-Specific Standards) of this Title that require special standards to mitigate their potential adverse impacts. These standards shall be used in conjunction with any other applicable standard established in this Title. In the case of a conflict, the more stringent standard shall apply.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.020 Accessory Uses.

Accessory uses shall be subject to the same regulations as the principal use and any standards applicable in this Title and to specific uses and activities found in this Chapter.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.030 Accessory Dwelling Units.

Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the provisions of this Title and State law, Government Code Section 66310 through 66342 et seq., as may be amended. An accessory dwelling unit which conforms to the requirements of this Section and State law shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the base zone. Accessory dwelling units must meet the development standards of the underlying zone where the Government Code is silent. The following shall apply to all accessory dwelling units:

A. Development Standards.

1. General. All accessory dwelling units shall be clearly subordinate in location and size to the primary structure and consistent in exterior appearance with the primary structure through the use of similar/matching exterior paint colors, material types, roof slope and architectural styles. Accessory dwelling units shall have a defined and independent exterior access.

2. Location. An accessory dwelling unit is permitted on any residentially zoned property if a single-family dwelling or multifamily dwelling exists on the lot or will be constructed in conjunction with the accessory dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit may be either attached or detached to the existing dwelling unit or located within the living area of the existing dwelling. A junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) may only be located within an existing or proposed single-family dwelling, including within an attached garage.

3. Maximum Floor Area and Lot Coverage. No accessory dwelling unit may exceed the lot coverage and floor area ratio of the underlying zone. If either requirement would preclude development of an accessory dwelling unit up to 800 square feet in size, the requirement does not apply.

4. Maximum Size.

a. Accessory Dwelling Unit. The maximum size of a detached or attached accessory dwelling unit is 1,000 square feet.

b. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. The maximum size within an existing or proposed single-family dwelling is 500 square feet.

c. The total square footage of an attached ADU shall not exceed 50% of the existing or proposed primary dwelling, if it does not prevent an accessory dwelling unit of at least 800 square feet.

5. Maximum Height and Story.

a. A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit may not exceed 16 feet in height and one story or as otherwise provided in this Title.

b. A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit that is located within 1/2 mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, and the ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. It may not exceed one story.

c. An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 24 feet in height, or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this Subsection A.5.c may not exceed two stories.

d. Height is measured between the finished grade and the highest point of the structure which shall be the peak of the highest roof.

6. Required Setbacks.

a. Detached and attached accessory dwelling units shall meet the minimum side and rear yard setbacks of at least four feet.

b. An attached accessory dwelling unit shall meet the same front setback as required for the primary residence.

7. Required Parking.

a. One parking space per ADU or per bedroom, whichever is less. These spaces may be provided as tandem parking on a legally permitted driveway.

b. Each parking space shall have a minimum width of nine feet and length of 20 feet.

c. Parking spaces shall not be located on portions of a shared driveway used by more than one lot.

d. Exceptions to parking requirements:

i. The ADU is located within 1/2 mile walking distance of public transit.

ii. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.

iii. The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.

iv. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.

v. When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU.

8. Impact Fees. No impact fee is required for an accessory dwelling unit that is less than 750 square feet in size. Impact fees will apply as adopted by resolution or ordinance.

9. Owner Occupancy. All junior accessory dwelling units are subject to an owner-occupancy requirement. A person with legal or equitable title to the property must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or junior accessory dwelling unit, as the person's legal and permanent residence.

10. Objective Design Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units.

a. The materials and colors of the exterior walls, roof, windows and doors must match the appearance and architectural design of those of the primary dwelling.

b. The roof slope must match that of the primary dwelling.

c. The exterior lighting must be limited to Dark Sky Lighting standards.

d. The ADU must have an independent exterior entrance, apart from that of the primary dwelling.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.040 Adult-Oriented Businesses.

A. All adult-oriented businesses are required to procure and maintain an adult business regulatory permit as mandated by Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.

B. Notwithstanding the zones in which adult-oriented businesses may be permitted as identified in Table 18.12.020.A (Allowed Uses and Regulations in Commercial Zones), adult-oriented businesses shall only be permitted in the following locations:

1. Parcels fronting along the north side of Slauson Avenue commencing at a point 320 feet easterly of the centerline of Rosemead Boulevard, proceeding easterly to Reeve Road as indicated in Figure 18.22.040.A.

2. Parcels fronting along the north side of Bermudez Street, from Bequette Avenue easterly to Reeve Road as indicated in Figure 18.22.040.A.

3. Parcels fronting along both sides of Industry Avenue, north of Telegraph Road, and parcels fronting along both sides of Telegraph Road from Industry Avenue westerly to the Rio Hondo as indicated in Figure 18.22.040.B.

4. At a distance of at least 150 feet from any existing residential zone or school from the parcels listed above.

5. At a distance of at least 1,000 feet of any legally established adult business from the parcels listed above.

C. An adult-oriented business or establishment operating as a conforming use with an approved adult business regulatory permit from the City shall not be rendered a nonconforming use by the subsequent location of residential zones or schools within the locational limitations set forth above. For purposes of this Section, a use shall be deemed to be subsequently located if it commences following the date an application for an adult business regulatory permit is filed pursuant to Section 5.22.030 (Adult business regulatory permit required) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.

Figure 18.22.040.A

Figure 18.22.040.B

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.050 Alcohol Sales.

A. Purpose. This Section is intended to supplement Division 9, Alcoholic Beverages, of the California Business and Professions Code, as it pertains to sales of alcoholic beverages. Where this Section conflicts with State regulations, the more restrictive procedures shall apply.

B. On-Sale and Off-Sale, Generally. Where not otherwise described, on-sale or off-sale alcohol sales that are subject to a CUP must obtain a valid license in accordance with Division 9 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the California Business and Professions Code.

C. On-Sale, Brewery. The following operations and property development regulations shall apply to brewery establishments:

1. The display of alcoholic beverages shall not be located outside of the brewery facility.

2. The purchase, consumption, tasting, and sales of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to only those fermented and manufactured on site.

3. Ancillary retail sales shall be limited to only those retail items directly associated with the on-site brewery facility and accessory tasting room.

4. A security plan, including a video surveillance system, and exterior lighting plan shall be submitted as part of the CUP application.

5. No persons under 21 shall be permitted in the brewery and associated tasting room.

6. A State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control permit shall be obtained prior to operation.

7. There shall be no admission fee, cover charge, or minimum purchase required.

D. Off-Sale, Instructional Tasting. Instructional tastings of alcoholic beverages via a Type 86 license from the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control may be conditionally permitted subject to an AUP pursuant to Section 18.05.020 (Administrative Use Permits) only in conjunction with a grocery store or supermarket which exceeds 12,500 square feet in gross floor area, or with specialty liquor stores which sell beer, wine, liquor, and alcoholic beverage accessories at a minimum of 95% of their total sales receipts.

1. Instructional tasting events shall not be permitted in conjunction with convenience stores or liquor stores which sell grocery items such as milk, eggs and bread, beauty items, or household goods, or which offer secondary services such as check cashing, utility bill payments, delicatessens, etc. Instructional tasting events shall be subject to compliance with the following:

a. Business establishment shall have a CUP approval for the sale of beer and wine, or for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits, under a Type 20 or Type 21 alcohol license with a minimum of one year in operation under current ownership.

b. Business establishment shall be in good standing with the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control with no history of disciplinary action.

c. As determined by local law enforcement, the business establishment shall not be located within an area with high crime rates or have a history of alcohol-related offenses.

d. Entertainment of any kind, including the playing of music or dancing, shall be prohibited.

E. Off-Sale, Concurrent with the Sale of Motor Fuels. The CUP for the off sale of alcoholic beverages concurrently with motor vehicle fuels including gasoline at automobile service stations shall be subject to the following standards:

1. The sale of beer and wine shall be allowed. The sale of distilled spirits shall be prohibited.

2. All alcoholic sales shall take place within an enclosed building.

3. The minimum sales area for in store retail products shall be 1,000 square feet.

4. The sale of products, other than beer and wine, measured by gross receipts on an annual basis, shall exceed the annual sales of beer and wine products, measured by gross receipts.

5. No displays of beer and wine shall be located within five feet of the store's entrance.

6. No displays of beer and wine shall be located on motor fuel islands, and no lighted advertising for beer or wine shall be located on buildings or windows.

7. No display or sale of beer or wine shall be made from an ice tub or any other ice-containing device as determined by the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control.

8. No on-sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted on any portion of the premises or any portion adjacent thereto which is under the control of the applicant.

9. Beer and wine coolers shall be sold in minimum quantities of no less than six-pack lots and four-pack lots, respectively.

10. No off sale of alcoholic beverages shall take place after 12 a.m., midnight.

11. No employee under the age of 21 shall sell alcoholic beverages.

12. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold to any person while such person is in a motor vehicle.

13. The sale and delivery of all alcoholic beverages shall be made to persons within the enclosed building only and not through a pass-out window, or a slide-out tray to the exterior of the premises.

14. The proposed or existing automobile service station requesting approval to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption shall be a minimum of 300 feet measured from an existing off-sale establishment property line to property line unless the applicant can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Commission that:

a. The proposed off-sale alcohol sales are a necessary adjunct to the business; and

b. A need exists for additional off-sale premises at the location proposed by the applicant.

15. All requirements of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the State of California shall be met.

16. All other conditions which may be imposed by the Planning Commission in granting the required CUP must be met.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.060 Animal Keeping.

A. Purpose. The following standards are intended to regulate how animals may be kept in the City, including household pets, small animals, and livestock, as defined in Division 5 (Definitions and Measurements) of this Title.

B. Dogs and Cats. No person shall keep or maintain more than four dogs and/or cats, or any combination thereof totaling four, being more than three months of age upon any lot located in any residential zone. Such dogs and/or cats shall be kept only for the personal use and enjoyment of the occupants of the property upon which they are kept or maintained.

C. Poultry or Small Animals. No person shall keep or maintain any combination of poultry or small animals exceeding nine, or more than three of each type, kind, or species upon any lot or premises in any residential zone, except in the R-E zone.

1. In the R-E zone, no person shall keep or maintain any combination of poultry, or small animals exceeding 10. These restrictions shall apply regardless of the age of such poultry, fowl, or small animals.

D. Pigeons. No person shall keep or maintain more than three pigeons.

1. All feed shall be stored in containers which offer protection against rodents.

2. Housing. Lofts or pigeon houses shall be soundly constructed, properly maintained in sanitary conditions and in compliance with the City's health regulations, and adequately landscaped to blend in with and conform to the surrounding area.

E. Horses. Horses shall only be allowed in the R-E zone. No person shall keep or maintain more than four horses on any lot. Such horses shall only be kept for the personal use and enjoyment of the occupants of the property. Provisions for keeping horses in the R-E zone are as follows.

1. Minimum Area.

a. A minimum of 10,000 square feet of contiguous lot area shall be required to be maintained for one or up to two horses.

b. For each horse exceeding two, but not exceeding four, an additional 5,000 square feet of contiguous lot area shall be kept and maintained.

2. Wash Racks. Wash areas shall be located at a minimum of 11 feet from side and rear property line.

3. Corrals.

a. Minimum Dimensions. Every corral shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 20 feet and shall contain not less than 400 square feet of area.

b. Roofed Area. In conjunction with corrals, a solid roofed area shall be provided having minimum dimensions of not less than eight feet in width and 12 feet in length.

4. Barns/Stables.

a. Each lot shall have a barn and/or stable to shelter the horse(s).

b. Box Stalls. Each barn and/or stable shall contain box stalls. One box stall shall be provided for every horse kept or maintained on a lot, not to exceed the permitted number of horses.

c. Minimum Box Stall Dimensions. Box stalls shall have a minimum of 12 feet of length and width.

5. Fencing. Fencing shall be subject to the following:

a. Materials and Construction. Fencing may be constructed of wood, chain-link, masonry, or metal equivalent in structural strength to the use and employment of two-inch by six-inch wood railings installed horizontally and spaced vertically 18 inches on center; for use in conjunction with stud stalls, such railings to be installed horizontally shall be spaced vertically 12 inches on center.

b. Fence Posts. Fence posts may be constructed of wood, metal, or concrete, equivalent in structural strength to four-inch by six-inch wood posts installed vertically and spaced horizontally six feet on center; for use in conjunction with stud stalls, such posts to be installed vertically shall be spaced horizontally four feet on center.

c. Fence Height. Fences to be provided for enclosures shall be maintained not less than five feet in height. For use in conjunction with stud stalls, such fence shall be maintained not less than six feet in height.

6. Water Facilities. Running, potable water facilities shall be provided within each stall and within 50 feet of the corral, and such facilities shall be maintained accessible by the animals to be served.

7. Maintenance. All stalls and corrals shall be continuously maintained with preservatives, fasteners, and other materials to maintain appearance and prevent deterioration and animal escape.

8. Containment Devices. Substantial and acceptable locking and/or latching devices shall be provided and installed on all gates and doors to animal areas located in such a manner to be inaccessible to animals and small children for the prevention of animal escape and unauthorized entry.

9. Feeding Facilities. Feeding facilities and/or boxes shall be provided in each corral and/or box stall, located in such a manner to be maintained aboveground, and such facilities shall be maintained accessible by the animals to be served.

10. Hay and Grain Storage. The storage of hay shall take place on a Portland cement concrete slab floor or stored a minimum of 18 inches aboveground. Such storage of hay shall not exceed a height aboveground level greater than 12 feet and shall not be located less than five feet from any property line. The storage of grain shall be confined to rodent-proof containers only.

11. Drainage. All areas adjacent to any pen, coop, stable, stall, barn, corral, grazing, or workout or training areas, or other building structures and areas where animals are kept and maintained, shall be graded to drain away from such facilities to prevent ponding and insect harborage.

12. Dust Control. All areas used as arenas for exercising, training, or exhibition of animals shall be continuously maintained in a dust-free manner by dampening with an approved sprinkler system or other acceptable means for the prevention of detrimental and nuisance effects of dust emission to surrounding properties.

F. Sanitation and Health. The keeping and maintenance of animals, poultry, and/or fowl, as provided for in this Section, shall comply with all regulations and provisions of the health and sanitation laws of the City.

1. Distancing Requirements. All animals, including household pets, small animals, or poultry, and pens, coops, stables, barns, corrals, grazing areas, or other structures or areas where animals may be kept or maintained shall be at least:

a. 26 feet from any dwelling or public street.

b. 11 feet from any abutting residential zoned property, except when the abutting lot contains 20,000 square feet or more.

2. Maintenance. All premises and facilities upon which animals are permitted to be kept shall be maintained in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition at all times. All manure shall be removed at least once each week, and all premises and facilities shall be treated weekly with legally approved pesticides, as applicable, for the control of odors, insects, and rodents which in any way can be considered a clear and present nuisance or detriment to the health, safety, comfort, welfare, peace, and/or tranquility of the general public.

G. Noisy Animals, or Poultry. No person shall keep or maintain upon any property, any rooster, peacock, guinea fowl, goose, or any other animal, or poultry, which by any sound or cry shall unreasonably disturb the peace, quiet, urban environment, tranquility, or welfare of the public generally.

H. Prohibited Animals Designated. No person shall keep, maintain, cause, or otherwise permit to be kept or maintained any of the following on any property or premises within the City:

1. Bees. No person shall keep or maintain, or allow to be kept or maintained, a hive of bees on any property. This provision shall not apply to the keeping of bees within an educational institution for study or observation, or within a physician's office or laboratory for medical research, treatment, or other scientific purposes, provided they are not permitted to fly at large; or

2. Oxen or swine, or any other animals, poultry, or fowl not specifically provided for in this Section.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.070 Automated Teller Machine (ATM).

A. Interior ATMs. Interior ATMs shall be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted use subject to a building permit.

B. Exterior-Mounted ATMs. Exterior-mounted ATMS shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. Permit Requirements.

a. Shall be permitted in conjunction with a permitted commercial use subject to the approval of an AUP provided in Section 18.05.020 (Administrative Use Permits).

b. Shall be permitted in conjunction with a permitted bank and financial service institution subject to the approval of a building permit.

2. Lighting. All exterior outdoor lighting shall be provided in an indirect manner, emanating from fixtures located under canopies and building eaves and at ground level in landscaped areas. Provide a minimum of 10 foot candle power at the face of the ATM or after-hour depository. Other types of lighting shall be subject to Zoning Administrator approval.

3. Design Features. Teller machines shall be flush-mounted with the exterior building wall and match the architectural style of existing building. Each machine shall be required to have an enclosed trash receptacle.

C. Freestanding Drive-Through ATMs.

1. Permit Requirements. Shall be permitted in conjunction with a permitted bank and financial service institution subject to the approval of an AUP provided in Section 18.05.020 (Administrative Use Permits).

2. Drive-Through regulations are subject to Section 18.22.100 (Drive-Through Establishments).

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.080 Automobile Service Stations and Repair Facilities.

A. Automobile Service Stations.

1. Purpose. The following standards are intended to regulate automobile service stations, as defined in Division 5 (Definitions and Measurements) of this Title.

2. Operations. Operations outside of the permanent structure shall be limited to the dispensing of gasoline.,

3. Site Area Requirements. Unless otherwise noted, automobile service stations shall have a minimum site area of 18,500 square feet and a minimum frontage on a street of 115 feet.

4. Setbacks.

a. Service station buildings shall be set back 40 feet from all street property lines and shall not be closer than 20 feet to any residential zoned property.

b. Canopies may project up to five feet from all street property lines and shall not be closer than 15 feet to all other property lines.

c. Pump islands must be set back a minimum of 15 feet from any property line.

5. Driveway Standards.

a. Driveways shall be limited to a maximum of one per street for automobile service stations located at an intersection or two per street for locations not at an intersection.

b. Driveways located on the same street shall be spaced at least 22 feet apart.

c. No driveway shall exceed a width of 30 feet nor be less than 20 feet in the flat.

6. Landscaping. At least 7% of the total site area shall be used for landscaping and shall be continually maintained by the property owner.

7. Screening. A view-obscuring masonry wall of a minimum six feet in height shall be provided along all property lines, except within the front and street side setbacks and along required driveways, drive aisles, and walkways and shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 18.18.020 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges) and Section 18.18.070 (Screening). Such screening may be omitted if the automobile service station is designed as a part of a commercial center.

8. Trash Enclosures. A minimum of one trash enclosure shall be provided on premises and shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 18.18.100 (Trash and Recycling Areas).

9. Lighting. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 18.18.050 (Outdoor Lighting).

10. Outdoor Storage and Display. All storage shall be kept in a fully enclosed structure at all times.

11. Abandoned Service Stations and/or Revocation of Conditional Use Permit. If any service station is closed, vacated, abandoned, or not operated so as to engage in the sale of petroleum products or the dispensing of gasoline for a period of six months, any legal permits in effect at the end of the six-month period shall become null and void, and no further sales or service from such service station shall be allowed. The presence of a service station that has been vacated or abandoned for a period of six months is declared to constitute a public nuisance and shall be cause for removal of all pumps, pump islands, tanks, canopies, signs, and other appurtenances related to the dispensing of gasoline after proper notification by the Zoning Administrator. Notification shall be made by the Zoning Administrator setting forth the intent to declare such abandoned service station a nuisance and to revoke any active permits.

12. Change of Use and/or Vacant or Abandoned Service Station Facilities. A change in the use of a service station facility to a use permitted within the appropriate zone and which does not operate for a principal purpose of dispensing gasoline shall constitute a closed, vacated, abandoned, or inoperative service station, which shall be declared a public nuisance and be abated pursuant to this Section.

B. Automobile Repair Facilities, Minor and Major.

1. Purpose. The following standards are intended to regulate all minor and major automobile repair facilities.

2. Building Requirement. All repairs shall be conducted within a fully enclosed service building or service bay, leaving sufficient openings for ingress and egress of automobiles.

3. Parts and Sales Restriction. No sales or rental of vehicles, parts, or equipment shall be permitted on a vehicle repair site unless the business is licensed and has been approved for such activities.

4. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be limited between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

5. Setback. Minor and major automobile repair facilities shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from any residential uses.

6. Screening. A view-obscuring masonry wall of a minimum six feet in height shall be provided along all property lines, except within the front and street side setbacks and along required driveways, drive aisles, and walkways and shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 18.18.020 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges) and Section 18.18.070 (Screening).

7. On-Site Storage. All storage, including items such as discarded oil, flat tires, or used parts, shall be kept in a fully enclosed structure at all times.

8. On-Site Parking and Storage of Vehicles. Repaired vehicles and/or vehicles waiting to be repaired shall be parked in service bays and not be parked on public streets or alleyways.

9. Noise. The facility, and all associated activities, shall be designed to minimize noise impacts to adjacent uses and shall not violate the contents of Chapter 8.40 (Noise) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code or the permitted noise levels for the relevant land use designation as defined in the Noise Element of the City's General Plan and as determined by a noise study.

10. Site Maintenance. All driveways, service areas, and other areas visible from the public right-of-way shall be maintained and kept free of oil, grease, and other litter associated with repair activities. No hazardous substances or chemicals shall spill into the public right-of-way.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.090 Cottage Food Operations.

A. Purpose. The following regulations are intended for all cottage food operations, as that term is defined in Health and Safety Code Section 113758(a), as may be replaced, or amended from time to time. Cottage food operations are permitted in accordance with the use regulations of the specific zones identified in Division 3 (Zones and Zone-Specific Standards) of this Title, subject to the procedures and requirements of this Section.

B. Applicant. The applicant shall be the "cottage food operator," as that term is defined in Health and Safety Code Section 113758(b) as may be amended from time to time.

C. Permit Requirements.

1. Only one cottage food operation shall be permitted by address, subject to a Home Occupation Permit in accordance with Section 18.05.060 (Other Permits and Approvals).

2. The permit for the cottage food operation shall not be transferred, assigned, or used by any person other than the permittee, nor used at any location other than the one for which the permit is granted.

D. Location. Cottage food operations shall not be located within 1,000 feet of the property line of another cottage food operation or located within the same building, apartment complex, or other multifamily development.

E. Parking. Parking shall be available for the actual parking demand created by the use, including parking spaces for the household member's vehicles and a parking space for an employee, if an employee is present. In addition:

1. For single-unit dwellings, parking shall be available in the property's garage or carport and driveway.

2. For multifamily developments, parking shall be available in the cottage food operator's designated space(s). On-site parking in an apartment complex or other multifamily residence requires written consent from all of the following that apply: the property owner, landlord, homeowners' association, or property manager.

F. Traffic Control.

1. The cottage food operation shall not result in any appreciable increase in traffic, pedestrian or vehicular.

2. The cottage food operator shall only allow vehicular delivery or loading related to the cottage food operation between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. and indicate where on-site loading and deliveries will be made. For multifamily developments, the cottage food operator shall obtain written consent from all that apply: the property owner, landlord, homeowners' association, or property manager.

3. The cottage food operator shall not allow any vehicle making a delivery, being loaded, or being used by consumers or third-party retailers in relation to the cottage food operation to block or impede the public right-of-way, a vehicular drive aisle, or idle at any time.

4. Visitation to the dwelling unit containing the cottage food operation for the purpose of direct or indirect sales shall be limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

5. Visitors shall not be allowed to queue or wait outside of the dwelling unit containing the cottage food operation at any time, either on foot or in vehicles.

G. Prohibited Activities and Uses.

1. Outdoor sales at the dwelling unit containing the cottage food operation shall be prohibited.

2. Cottage food operators shall not conduct sales in an attached garage, detached accessory structure or outside of the dwelling unit.

3. On-site dining or tasting events for customers shall be prohibited.

4. On-site advertising shall be prohibited.

5. External use of material or equipment other than the types and quantities customarily found in connection with a dwelling unit shall be prohibited.

6. Equipment which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses shall be prohibited.

H. Noise. Cottage food operations shall not create noise levels in excess of those allowed in Chapter 8.40 (Noise) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code and General Plan.

I. Conformance with Applicable Regulations. The cottage food operation shall conform to all applicable Federal, State, and municipal laws and regulations applicable to the residential area or zone in which the cottage food operation is located.

J. Number of Employees. Only the cottage food operator and members of the household living in the dwelling unit, as well as one full-time equivalent cottage food employee, shall participate in a cottage food operation on the site.

K. Area Limitations.

1. Operations shall not exceed the use of more than 15% of the floor area of the dwelling in which it is located, or that area as permitted by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division, whichever is greater.

2. No area outside the dwelling shall be used for the operations of a home occupation in any manner whatsoever, except that one parking space is allowed.

L. Vehicles. One 6,000-pound vehicle used in connection with the operation of the home occupation shall be allowed and is required to be completely stored in the garage.

M. Income Limit. Cottage food operations shall comply with the restrictions on gross annual sales as set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 113758. Class A cottage food operations shall not exceed $75,000 in gross annual sales, and Class B cottage food operations shall not exceed $150,000 in gross annual sales. Should at any time sales exceed the maximum, the permit shall be void, and sales may no longer be conducted at the property.

N. Income Verification. Cottage food operators shall continuously maintain applicable tax returns or other proof of gross annual income.

O. County Certification. A cottage food operation shall obtain and renew, as required, an operating permit with the Los Angeles Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division.

P. Trash. Trash production shall not exceed that which is otherwise produced by normal residential activities.

Q. Inspection. Per the Health and Safety Code Section 114365, an initial and a maximum of one annual inspection shall be conducted for a Class B operator that conducts indirect sales. A Class A operator shall not be subject to initial or routine inspections. An inspection shall be conducted for any cottage food operation based on a consumer complaint or reason to suspect that adulterated or otherwise unsafe food has been produced by the cottage food operation or that the cottage food operation is in violation.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.100 Drive-Through Establishments.

A. Purpose. The following regulations are intended for the orderly operations of drive-through establishments.

B. Site Area and Dimensions. The minimum site area and dimensions shall be as follows:

1. Corner Lot. No drive-through establishment shall be developed on a corner lot or parcel of land with less than 12,000 square feet in area, or less than 110 linear feet of frontage on each street. Lots or parcels of land being extreme or irregular in shape shall be subject to determination by the Zoning Administrator.

2. Interior Lot. Drive-through establishments located on an interior lot or parcel of land shall have not less than 10,000 square feet of lot area, nor less than 100 feet of street frontage.

C. On-site circulation. Drive-through establishments shall be provided with internal circulation and traffic control devices in accordance with the following:

1. Aisles. Drive-through aisles shall be located and designed as follows.

a. The entrance and exit of any drive-through aisle shall be at least 100 feet from an intersection or as determined by a traffic analysis (measured at the closest intersecting curbs) and at least 25 feet from the edge of any driveway or as determined by a traffic study.

b. Drive-through aisles shall have a minimum 10-foot interior radius at curves.

c. Drive-through aisles shall have a minimum 12-foot width.

2. Queuing Area. A clearly identified area shall be provided for vehicles waiting for drive-through service that is physically separated from other on-site traffic circulation.

a. The queuing area shall be determined by a queuing study.

b. The stacking area shall be located so that the queuing is before the menu board.

c. Separation of the stacking area from other traffic shall be by concrete curbing or paint striping on at least one side of the lane.

3. Walkways. Pedestrian walkways shall have clear visibility and be emphasized by enhanced paving or marking.

D. Restroom Facilities. Whenever restroom facilities provide outside access, such access shall be screened from public view with decorative materials used and designed in the exterior appearance of the main building, or by suitable landscape material as may be approved by the Zoning Administrator.

E. Screening. Where a drive-through establishment shares a rear or interior side property line with any residential use, screening shall be provided in accordance with Section 18.18.070 (Screening).

F. Noise. Outdoor speakers shall be located at least 50 feet from any residentially zoned parcel and should be directed away from adjacent residential uses.

G. Site Design. Drive-through establishments shall be designed with respect to pedestrian movement and spaces between buildings and parking areas. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Walk-up windows shall be located near outdoor dining areas or other pedestrian areas in a manner that limits vehicle and pedestrian conflicts.

2. Service or loading areas shall not face the public right-of-way.

H. Facility Design within Shopping Centers. Drive-through establishments within an integrated shopping center shall have an architectural style consistent with the established shopping center. The architecture of any drive-through establishment shall be compatible with surrounding uses in terms of color, form, materials, and scale.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.110 Family Day Care Homes.

A. Family day care homes operated under the standards of State law and located in a residentially zoned area shall be considered a residential use of property and shall not require a business license, fee, or tax for the privilege of operating a small or large family day care home. Restrictions on building heights, setback, or lot dimensions of a family day care home must be identical to those applied to all other residences with the same zoning designation as the family day care home.

B. Family day care homes must be developed in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 3.6 (Family Day Care Homes) of the Health and Safety Code.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.120 Group Homes.

A. Purpose. This Section is intended to preserve the residential character of residential neighborhoods and to further the purposes of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)[1], the Fair Housing Act Amendments (FHAA)[2], and the Lanterman Act[3] by, among other things:

1. Ensuring that group homes are entitled to the special accommodation and/or additional accommodation provided under the Pico Rivera Municipal Code;

2. Limiting the secondary impacts of group homes by reducing noise and traffic, preserving safety, and providing adequate on-street parking;

3. Providing an accommodation for the handicapped that is reasonable to the opportunities afforded nonhandicapped individuals to use and enjoy a dwelling unit in a single-family neighborhood; and

4. To provide comfortable living environments that will enhance the opportunity for the handicapped and for recovering addicts to be successful in their programs.

[1] Editor's Note: See Government Code Section 12900 et seq.

[2] Editor's Note: See 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.

[3] Editor's Note: See Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4500 et seq.

B. Group Home Permit Required. A group home that may otherwise be considered an unpermitted use shall be permitted in any district, planned community, or Specific Plan area zoned for residential purposes with a Group Home Permit provided:

1. An application for a group home is submitted to the Zoning Administrator by the owner/operator of the group home. The application shall provide the following:

a. The name, address, phone number and driver's license number of the owner/operator;

b. The name, address, phone number and driver's license number of the house manager;

c. A copy of the group home rules and regulations;

d. Written intake procedures;

e. The relapse policy;

f. An affirmation by the owner/operator that only residents (other than the house manager) who are handicapped as defined by State and Federal law shall reside at the group home;

g. Blank copies of all forms that all residents and potential residents are required to complete;

h. If the group home operator is not the property owner, written approval from the property owner to operate a group home shall be submitted with the application; and

i. A fee for the cost of processing of the application as set by resolution of the City Council. No person shall open a group home prior to issuance of a Group Home Permit.

2. If the home is located in a single-family residential zone, the group home shall have six or fewer residents, not counting a house manager, but in no event shall have more than seven residents. If the dwelling unit has an accessory dwelling unit, residents of both units shall be combined to determine whether or not the limit of six residents has been exceeded.

3. The group home shall not be located in an accessory dwelling unit unless the primary dwelling unit is used for the same purpose.

4. The group home shall have a house manager who resides at the group home or any multiple of persons acting as a house manager who are present at the group home on a 24-hour basis and who are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the group home.

5. All garage and driveway spaces associated with the dwelling unit shall, at all times, be available for the parking of vehicles. Residents and the house manager may each only store or park a single vehicle at the dwelling unit or on any street within 300 feet of the dwelling unit. The vehicle shall be operable and currently used as a primary form of transportation for a resident of the group home.

6. Residents shall not require and operators shall not provide "care and supervision" as those terms are defined by Section 80001(c)(3) of Title 22, California Code of Regulations, as may be amended.

7. Integral facilities shall not be permitted. Applicants shall declare, under penalty of perjury, that the group home does not operate as an integral facility.

8. The property shall be fully in compliance with all Building Codes, codified ordinances and Zoning Code of the City of Pico Rivera.

9. At least 48 hours prior to a resident's emergency eviction from or involuntary termination of residency in a group home, the operator shall:

a. Notify the person designated as the resident's emergency contact or contact of record that the resident will no longer be residing at the home.

b. Contact the County of Los Angeles Public Health and/or another entity designated by the City to determine the services available to the resident, including, but not limited to, alcohol and drug inpatient and outpatient treatment.

c. Provide the information obtained regarding services available to the resident (see Subsection B.9.b of this Section) and any other treatment provider or service to the resident prior to his or her release on a form provided by the City and obtain the resident's signed acknowledgement thereon.

d. Provided, however, that if the resident's behavior results in immediate termination of residency pursuant to rules approved by the City as part of the Group Home Permit for that facility, the operator shall comply with Subsection B.9.a through c as soon as possible.

10. Prior to a resident's eviction from or involuntary termination of residency in a group home, the operator thereof shall also:

a. Make available to the resident transportation to the address listed on the resident's driver license, State-issued identification card, or the permanent address identified in the resident's application or referral to the group home.

b. Provided, however, that should the resident decline transportation to his or her permanent address or otherwise has no permanent address, then the operator shall make available to the resident transportation to another group home or residential care facility that has agreed to accept the resident.

11. The group home operator shall maintain records for a period of one year following eviction from or involuntary termination of residency of a resident that documents compliance with Subsections B.9 and B.10 of this Section; provided, however, that nothing herein shall require an operator of a group home to violate any provision of State or Federal law regarding confidentiality of health care information. The group home operator may not satisfy the obligations set forth in Subsection B.11 of this Section by providing remuneration to the resident for the cost of transportation.

12. In addition to the regulations outlined above, in Subsections B.1 though B.11 of this Section, the following shall also apply to sober living homes;

a. The sober living home shall not be located within 650 feet, as measured from the closet property lines, of any other sober living home or from any State-licensed and/or certified alcoholism or drug abuse recovery/treatment facility.

b. All residents, other than the house manager, shall be actively participating in legitimate recovery programs, including, but not limited to, Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, and the sober living home shall maintain current records of meeting attendance. Under the sober living home's rules and regulations, refusal to actively participate in such a program shall be cause for eviction.

c. The sober living home's rules and regulations shall prohibit the use of any alcohol or any non-prescription drugs at the sober living home or by any resident either on- or off-site. The sober living home shall also have a written policy regarding the possession, use, and storage of prescription medications. The facility cannot dispense medications but shall make them available to the residents. The possession or use of prescription medications is prohibited except for the person to whom they are prescribed, and in the amounts/dosages prescribed. These rules and regulations shall be posted on-site in a common area inside the dwelling unit. Any violation of this rule shall be cause for eviction under the sober living home's rules for residency and the violator cannot be re-admitted for at least 90 days. Any second violation of this rule shall result in permanent eviction. Alternatively, the sober living home shall have provisions in place to remove the violator from contact with the other residents until the violation is resolved.

d. The number of residents subject to the sex offender registration requirements of Penal Code Section 290, as may be amended, shall not exceed the limit set forth in Penal Code Section 3003.5, as may be amended, and shall not violate the distance provisions set forth in Penal Code Section 3003, as may be amended.

e. The sober living home shall have a written visitation policy that shall preclude any visitors who are under the influence of any drug or alcohol.

f. The sober living home shall have a good neighbor policy provided as part of the group home application that shall direct residents to be considerate of neighbors, including refraining from engaging in excessively loud, profane, or obnoxious behavior that would unduly interfere with a neighbor's use and enjoyment of their dwelling unit. The good neighbor policy shall establish a written protocol for the house manager/operator to follow when a neighbor complaint is received.

g. The sober living home shall not provide any of the following services as they are defined by Section 10501(a) of Title 9, California Code of Regulations, as may be amended: detoxification; educational counseling; individual or group counseling sessions; and treatment or recovery planning.

C. Reasonable Accommodation. An applicant for a Group Home Permit may seek relief from the strict application of this Section by submitting an application to the Zoning Administrator setting forth specific reasons as to why accommodation over and above this Section is necessary under State and Federal laws, pursuant to Section 18.05.070 (Reasonable Accommodations).

D. Group Home Permit. Group Home Permit shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator as a ministerial matter if the applicant is in compliance or has agreed to comply with Subsections B.1 through B.11 above, and B.12, if applicable. The Group Home Permit shall be denied or revoked, by the Zoning Administrator under any of the following circumstances:

1. Any owner/operator or staff person has provided materially false or misleading information on the application or omitted any pertinent information.

2. Any owner/operator or staff person has an employment history in which he or she was terminated during the past two years because of physical assault, sexual harassment, embezzlement or theft; falsifying a drug test; and selling or furnishing illegal drugs or alcohol.

3. Any owner/operator or staff person has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere, within the previous seven to 10 years, to any of the following offenses:

a. Any sex offense for which the person is required to register as a sex offender under California Penal Code Section 290, as may be amended, (previous 10 years).

b. Arson offenses violations of Penal Code Sections 451 through 455, as may be amended, (previous seven years.

c. Violent felonies, as defined in Penal Code Section 667.5, as may be amended, which involve doing bodily harm to another person (previous 10 years).

d. The unlawful sale or furnishing of any controlled substances (previous seven years).

4. Any owner/operator or staff person is on parole or formal probation supervision on the date of the submittal of the application or at any time thereafter.

5. The owner/operator accepts residents, other than a house manager, who are not handicapped as defined by the FHAA and FEHA.

6. A Group Home Permit for a sober living home shall also be denied or revoked by the Zoning Administrator under any of the following additional circumstances:

a. Any owner/operator or staff person of a sober living home is a recovering drug or alcohol abuser and upon the date of application or employment has had less than one full year of sobriety.

b. The owner/operator of a sober living home fails to immediately take measures to remove any resident who uses alcohol or illegally uses prescription or non-prescription drugs, or who is not actively participating in a legitimate recovery program from contact with all other sober residents.

c. The sober living home, as measured from the closest property lines, shall not be located within 650 feet of any other sober living home or State-licensed and/or certified alcoholism or drug abuse recovery/treatment facility. If a State-licensed and/or certified alcoholism or drug abuse recovery/treatment facility moves within 650 feet of an existing sober living home this shall not cause the revocation of the sober living home's permit.

7. For any other significant and/or repeated violations of this Section and/or any other applicable laws and/or regulations.

8. Revocation shall not apply to any group home, which otherwise would cause it to be in violation of this Section, that has obtained a reasonable accommodation pursuant to Section 18.05.070 (Reasonable Accommodations).

E. Conditional Use Permit Required. Group and sober living homes serving more than seven persons shall be permitted in any district, planned community, or Specific Plan area zoned for multifamily residential uses subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission per Section 18.05.030, subject to the following conditions;

1. Sober living homes shall be located at least 650 feet, as measured from the closest property lines, from any other sober living home, or from any State-licensed and/or certified alcoholism or drug abuse recovery/treatment facility serving seven or more persons, unless the reviewing authority determines that such location will not result in an over-concentration of similar uses.

F. Compliance of Existing Group Homes.

1. Existing group homes shall apply for a Group Home Permit within 90 days of the effective date of the group home regulations.

2. Existing group homes shall have one year from the effective date of the group home regulations to comply with its provisions, provided that any existing group home, which is serving more than six residents, shall first comply with the six resident maximum.

3. Existing group homes obligated by a written lease exceeding one year from the effective date of this Section, or whose activity involves investment of money in leasehold or improvements such that a longer period is necessary to prevent undue financial hardship, are eligible for up to one additional year grace period pursuant to approval of a Group Home Permit.

G. Expiration. A Group Home Permit shall expire and be of no further force or effect if after establishment, the use or activity for which the permit was approved is discontinued or abandoned for a period of six months.

H. Severability. Should any subsection, clause, or provision of this Section for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Section; it being hereby expressly declared that the ordinance codified in this Section, and each subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed, approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. This Section shall be prospective in application from its effective date.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.130 Home Occupations.

A. Purpose. The intent and purpose of this Section is to provide regulations for home occupations in the City. Home occupations are permitted in accordance with the use regulations in Division 3 (Zones and Zone-Specific Standards) of this Title, subject to the procedures and requirements of this Section.

B. Permit Requirements. Home occupations shall be permitted only as an accessory use to a residential dwelling subject to a Home Occupation Permit in accordance with Section 18.05.060 (Other Permits and Approvals).

1. A permit to operate a home occupation shall only be issued to the owner or occupant of the property, and such permit shall only be applicable and remain in effect so long as the applicant is a resident of the premises for which such permit is issued and shall not be transferable to any other person or property.

2. The following businesses shall not operate out of a home and shall not be permitted by home occupation permits: alcohol sales, firearm and ammunition sales and services, on-site massage therapists, hairdressers, retail sales, vehicle storage, vehicle sales and vehicle repair, vehicle dispatch, furniture or cabinet making, commercial kennels, commercial stables, breeding facilities, forensic testing or as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

C. Operational Standards.

1. Nuisances. The operation of the home occupation shall not create any conditions that amount to a public nuisance and shall not be detrimental to the residential neighborhood by causing increased noise, traffic, lighting, odor, or by violating any applicable ordinances or laws.

2. Employees. No employees or independent contractors other than residents of the dwelling unit shall be permitted to work at the location of a home occupation except as otherwise allowed for cottage food operations.

3. On-Premises Standards.

a. Home occupations shall not have:

i. On-premises sales, displays, or consultation, except by phone or mail and as allowed under Subsection D (On-Premises Consultation Exception) of this Section.

ii. On-premises manufacturing fabrication or processing with the exception of small-scale crafts as determined by the Zoning Administrator

4. Area Limitations.

a. Operations shall not exceed the use of a maximum of 15% of the floor area of the dwelling in which it is located.

b. No area outside the dwelling shall be used for the operations of a home occupation in any manner whatsoever, except that one parking space is allowed.

5. Vehicles. One 6,000-pound vehicle used in connection with the operation of the home occupation shall be allowed and shall be required to be completely stored in the garage.

6. Alterations or Remodeling. No interior or exterior alterations or remodeling of any type whatsoever shall be permitted in connection with a home occupation.

7. Noise. Cottage food operations shall not create noise levels in excess of those allowed in Chapter 8.40 (Noise) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code and the General Plan.

8. Signs and Advertising. No signs or other advertising of any form or nature whatsoever shall be displayed anywhere on the premises in connection with a home occupation.

D. On-Premises Consultation Exception. On-premises consultation shall be permitted in connection with a home occupation if the following conditions and restrictions are met:

1. Location.

a. Dwelling is located on a property whose front property line directly abuts a major arterial as designated within the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan or whose street-adjacent side property line abuts a major arterial as designated within the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan and provides direct legally permitted vehicular access via a driveway from the major arterial. On-premises consultation shall be prohibited within dwellings located on properties whose front and or street-adjacent side property lines directly abut a frontage road that runs parallel to a major arterial and is separated from the major arterial by a median.

b. Dwelling is not located within an apartment complex or condominium.

2. Parking.

a. Property complies with current off-street parking requirements pursuant to Chapter 18.19 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards).

b. Dwelling possesses a minimum of one off-street parking space for customer/client parking provided on a legally permitted driveway or within a legally permitted carport or garage that does not impede any required drive aisles.

3. On-Premises Client Consultation.

a. A maximum of one customer/client may receive on-premises consultation at any one time. A family unit, such as a parent and one or more children, is considered one client or customer for purposes of this restriction.

b. On-premises consultation shall be restricted to services typically rendered within a business office.

4. Hours of Operation. On-premises consultation shall be permitted between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.140 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to regulate microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKO) and incorporate by reference Health and Safety Code Section 114367.5 and Los Angeles County Code Chapter 11.17 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations. Unless otherwise specified in this Section, a MEHKO shall comply with all the requirements of California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 7 and Los Angeles County Code Chapter 11.17 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations.

B. Requirement.

1. No person, either for themselves or any other person, shall engage in any microenterprise home kitchen operations within the City without first applying and maintaining at all times in full force and effect a business license pursuant to Chapter 5.08 of this Code, and any other permits, acknowledgment form, authorizations, or approvals required by law from the City or other governmental agency that is applicable to MEHKO.

2. MEHKO operator shall provide written authorization signed by the property owner to conduct a microenterprise home kitchen operation.

C. Operational Requirements and Prohibitions Applicable to MEHKO Operators.

1. Operation shall be permitted between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

2. MEHKO operator shall comply with the noise standards provided in the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, and shall not utilize any amplifying or sound-generating equipment or devices in connection with the operation.

3. No signage or outdoor advertisement shall be displayed on the property.

4. Pushcarts, stands, displays, pedal-driven carts, wagons, showcases, racks, or other nonmotorized unenclosed conveyance used for a compact mobile food operation (CMFO) shall be prohibited from being stored on the property.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.150 Massage Establishments.

A. Purpose. The following provisions are intended for the orderly regulation and safe operations of massage establishments.

B. Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all massage establishments, in any of the following scenarios:

1. The opening or commencement of any massage establishment.

2. The conversion of any other existing business to a massage establishment.

3. The addition of a massage establishment to any other existing business.

4. The relocation of any existing massage establishment.

C. Licensing. It is unlawful for any person to perform, practice, or administer a massage within the City without first obtaining a certificate issued by the California Massage Therapy Council pursuant to the Massage Therapy Act of Chapter 10.5 of Division 2 of the California Business and Professions Code (or successor provision or provisions).

D. Employee Register. The massage establishment must maintain a register of all people employed as a massage technician by the establishment. The register shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum period of two years after massage technicians cease their employment. The register must be updated when a massage technician is added or discontinues services at the establishment. Notification shall be provided to the City within 10 calendar days of the date an employee, massage technician, or independent contractor is added or discontinues service at the establishment. The register shall also be made available for inspection by representatives of the City at any time during the establishment's business hours. The register must include the following information:

1. The proper name of each massage technician, including his or her first, middle, and last names.

2. Any nicknames, pseudonyms, or aliases used by each massage technician.

3. Each massage technician's current residence address and relevant phone numbers.

4. All information contained in a massage technician's California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certificate, including certificate number, date of issuance, and expiration date.

5. The date of hire and, if applicable, termination.

E. Building Requirements. All massage activities shall be administered within an enclosed building or space and may not be permitted as a home occupation use.

F. Transparency. Transparency shall be required in accordance with the zoning regulations of the applicable zone. Transparent features shall not be blocked unless necessary to protect privacy; however, nothing in the adopted regulations shall be interpreted to require transparency in a manner that interferes with a client's reasonable expectation of privacy. The storefront windows of the massage establishment shall be transparent to provide clear visibility into the unit, and the windows shall not be obscured by curtains, blinds, or other temporary devices during operating hours; however, if the storefront windows are for a room where massage will occur this requirement shall not apply.

G. Conditional Operations. All massage practitioners and employees shall be fully clothed at all times. No massage practitioner or employee shall massage any patron unless all specified anatomical areas, as defined in Section 5.22.020 of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code and in California Business and Professions Code Section 4609(a)(1), are fully covered at all times while any employee is present in the same room. No person shall give, or assist in giving, any massage or other body treatment to any other person under the age of 18 years, unless the parent or guardian of the minor person has consented thereto in writing.

H. Advertisement of Services. A list of services available and the cost of such services shall be posted on premises or provided to clients before services are rendered. The services shall be described in English and may also be described in other languages. No massage establishment shall permit any person employed or retained by the massage establishment to perform any services or request or demand fees other than those posted or advertised.

I. Recording and Monitoring. No device of any kind shall be used for the purposes of recording or monitoring of the services performed at the massage establishment.

J. Prohibited Merchandise. No sexually oriented merchandise, as defined in Section 5.22.020 (Definitions) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, shall be used, stored, or otherwise kept on the premises of the massage establishment.

K. Prohibited Sexual Activities. Under no circumstances shall any specified sexual activities, as defined by Section 5.22.020 (Definitions) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, be administered at the massage establishment.

L. Other Requirements. All massage establishments shall be operated in compliance with Government Code Section 51034 and California Business and Professions Code 4600 et seq., as may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.160 Outdoor Dining.

A. Purpose. This Section provides regulations for outdoor dining areas on privately owned property and in the public right-of-way.

B. Permit Requirements.

1. Outdoor Dining on Privately Owned Property. Outdoor dining on privately owned property shall be permitted as an accessory use to any eating and drinking establishment subject to the approval of a Zoning Consistency Review in accordance with Section 18.05.060 (Other Permits and Approvals).

C. Outdoor Dining within the Public Right-of-Way. Outdoor dining within the public right-of-way shall be permitted as an accessory use to any eating and drinking establishment subject to an AUP in accordance with Section 18.05.020 (Administrative Use Permits) and an encroachment permit or similar approval from the Public Works Director.

D. Accessibility. Outdoor dining areas shall meet current Building Code and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)[1] accessibility requirements and shall comply with the following where they are more restrictive than Building Code and ADA requirements:

1. The surface of the outdoor dining area shall be level and shall not be located on a raised platform or in a sunken area unless an accessible ramp is provided.

2. A minimum of one wheelchair accessible seating space shall be provided for every 20 seats.

3. Access to designated wheelchair seating spaces shall be provided through an accessible path with not less than 36 inches of unobstructed width.

[1] Editor's Note: See 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.

E. Food and Beverages. All food and beverages served in the outdoor dining area shall be prepared within the building associated with the primary use. Outdoor dining areas serving alcoholic beverages shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 18.22.050 (Alcohol Sales) and applicable requirements of the State's Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

F. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation of the outdoor dining area shall not exceed those of the indoor eating and drinking establishment.

G. Standards.

1. Delineation of Area. Any outdoor dining area shall be delineated by a barrier consisting of walls and/or hedges that are between 30 and 42 inches in height, subject to applicable provisions in Section 18.18.020 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges).

a. A clear, transparent, shatterproof glass or similar material may be used on top of the barrier to enclose the outdoor dining area to minimize windy or cold climatic conditions. The height of the barrier plus the clear enclosure shall not exceed 60 inches in height.

b. Outdoor dining providing a maximum of one row of tables and chairs within 48 inches of the building façade that does not block ingress or egress from the eating and drinking establishment shall not be required to provide a barrier.

2. Menu Board. One freestanding, mounted menu board no greater than 15 inches in width and 24 inches in length permitted adjacent to entranceway.

3. Outdoor Furniture. Commercial grade tables, chairs, umbrellas, serving stations or similar equipment to be located outside must be architecturally compatible with existing structure subject to Zoning Administrator approval.

4. Clear Path of Travel. Pedestrian or vehicular traffic flow shall not be obstructed and a clear path of travel at least 36 inches in width shall be maintained in the public right-of-way, as applicable.

5. Awnings or umbrellas may be used in conjunction with an outdoor dining area but shall not be used as a permanent roof or shelter over the area for eating and drinking.

H. Site Compatibility. All outdoor dining and seating structures and furniture, including tables, chairs, umbrellas, and planters, shall be compatible with the design of the primary use. Additionally, all outdoor dining and seating furniture shall be moveable and of commercial quality to withstand outdoor use.

I. Parking. No required vehicle parking spaces shall be eliminated to accommodate outdoor dining areas, unless replaced. Outdoor dining and seating areas shall not violate any of the parking provisions of Chapter 18.19 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards).

J. Maintenance. All outdoor dining areas shall be kept in a clean condition and remain clear of litter at all times. All umbrellas and awning shall be kept in pristine condition.

K. Revocation. The Zoning Administrator may revoke the outdoor dining permit upon violation of any imposed condition. Upon termination of said permit the sidewalk shall be returned to its original condition.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.170 Recycling Facilities.

A. Purpose. The following regulations are intended for all recycling facilities: recycling collection centers, including collection storage units and mobile recycling units, and reverse vending machines, as defined in Chapter 18.25 (Definitions) of this Title.

B. General Provisions.

1. Recycling facilities shall be located, developed, licensed, and operated in compliance with the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (Public Resources Code Section 14500) and the standards provided in this Title.

2. A maximum of one recycling facility in any convenience zone established by the California State Department of Conservation shall be permitted to avoid an over-concentration of recycling facilities.

3. Recycling uses to be conducted entirely within an enclosed building.

4. Public Information. All recycling facilities shall display the following to the public, as applicable:

a. City licenses and phone contact for site maintenance and operation.

b. The name and phone number of the person responsible for the recycling facility.

c. The facility's hours of operation.

5. Signage.

a. Except for permitted signage, no advertisement for any product or use other than material(s) to be recycled shall be affixed to a machine, collection unit, or other recycling facility visible to the public.

b. One directional and informational sign for each recycling facility shall be permitted. The sign may measure no more than one foot by three feet and be placed, or otherwise permanently affixed to the recycling facility.

6. Site Maintenance.

a. All facilities shall be maintained in a clean and litter-free manner and shall be swept daily. A trash receptacle may be provided at each recycling facility as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

b. The operator and primary business of any recycling facility shall remove all recyclable materials which have accumulated or are deposited outside a designated container, bin, or enclosure intended as receptacles for such materials within a 24-hour period. Upon failure to immediately remove said material, the City may deem them to be abandoned and may enter the site to remove the materials. The property owner(s) of the premises and the operator of the facility shall be liable for full costs of such clean-up work completed by the City.

7. Facility Sanitation. All buildings and structures within the site shall be rodent-proofed, and any rodent infestation or accumulation of flies or other insects of public health significance shall be controlled immediately.

8. Plan of Operations. A plan of operation including correctly dimensioned site plans of the facility, days and hours of operation, anticipated volume of recyclable and nonrecyclable materials to be collected, and any other information as requested by the Zoning Administrator shall be submitted for review and approval.

9. Litter and Debris Plan. As necessary, a litter and debris plan for on- and off-site impacts shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator.

10. Periodic Reporting. As determined by the Zoning Administrator, a periodic report providing such information as the weight, volume, and type of recyclable material and nonrecyclable material received shall be provided to the Community and Economic Development Department.

11. Parking. No additional parking spaces are required for customers of a collection storage unit, mobile recycling unit, or reverse vending machine located on the same lot as the established primary use.

12. Collections. Recycling facilities shall be limited to the collection of recyclable materials as defined in Chapter 18.25 (Definitions) of this Title, or as otherwise permitted by the Zoning Administrator.

C. Recycling Collection Centers. In addition to the general provisions of Subsection B (General Provisions) of this Section, recycling collection centers shall be subject to the provisions of this Subsection.

1. Location Requirements. The site shall not be located on a property within 400 feet of a parcel zoned for residential or open space purposes, or any property containing a sensitive land use.

2. Use Regulations.

a. Recycling collection centers shall be contained within a fully enclosed building structure, unless otherwise specified.

b. Hours of operation shall be those between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

c. Recyclable material delivered to the site shall be presorted.

d. No processing activities shall be permitted on the property.

3. Storage Requirements. All storage of recycled materials shall be contained within a fully enclosed building. No open, loose, bulk, or aggregate storage shall be permitted.

4. Collection Storage Units. Collection storage units shall be established in conjunction with the permitted primary use.

a. Size. Collection storage unit coverage shall not exceed 125 square feet.

b. Location. The collection storage unit shall be located within an enclosed building.

5. Mobile Recycling Unit. Mobile recycling units shall be established in conjunction with the permitted primary use.

a. Location. Mobile recycling units shall be located within an enclosed building.

b. Use Regulations.

i. All storage shall be completely enclosed in a mobile recycling unit.

ii. An attendant shall be present at all times when operating the mobile recycling unit.

D. Reverse Vending Machines. In addition to the general provisions of Subsection B (General Provisions) of this Section, reverse vending machines shall be subject to the provisions of this Subsection.

1. Reverse vending machines shall be located inside an enclosed building and within 25 feet of the primary entrance.

2. Reverse vending machines shall be permitted as an accessory use to a primary use.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.180 Retail/Shopping Centers.

A. Purpose. This Section provides regulations for the operation and maintenance of retail, shopping, and other commercial centers.

B. Design within Shopping Centers. Any new use within an integrated shopping center shall have an architectural style consistent with the theme established in the center. The architecture shall provide compatibility with surrounding uses in terms of color, form, materials, and scale.

C. Shopping Cart Containment.

1. Containment Options. Each business establishment shall be required to incorporate one of the following containment measures for shopping carts to prevent their removal from the premises:

a. Equipping all carts with self-locking wheels in conjunction with an electronic or magnetic barrier running along or within the perimeter of the premises. The locking mechanism shall activate when the shopping cart crosses the electronic or magnetic barrier.

b. Providing proof of contract with a qualified shopping cart retrieval service.

2. Cart Collection. All shopping carts located on the outdoor premises of the business establishment shall be collected at the end of each business day and be securely stored at a designated storage area until the beginning of the following business day. For business establishments that operate 24 hours a day, off-site shopping carts must be retrieved hourly.

3. Cart Corrals. All business establishments providing shopping carts shall provide cart corrals for the purposes of temporary storage and shall provide a sufficient number of cart corrals to accommodate all shopping carts and comply with the following:

a. For business establishments providing 30 or fewer shopping carts, the business shall provide a minimum of two cart corrals within the parking area.

b. For business establishments providing more than 30 shopping carts, the business shall provide a minimum of two cart corrals within the parking area, as well as an additional cart corral for every additional 25 shopping carts.

c. At least one permanent cart corral shall be provided within 30 feet of the establishment entrance. Permanent corrals shall be enclosed by a wall or fence between 12 and 18 inches in height.

4. Cart Identification. To facilitate retrieval services, every shopping cart shall include identifiable information on a sign permanently affixed to the shopping cart. The information must be written in English, and additional languages may be provided, and shall include:

a. The identity of the owner and/or the establishment.

b. The address and phone number of the owner and/or establishment for cart return.

c. Public information stating that removal of the shopping cart is a violation of State and local law.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.190 Single Room Occupancy.

A. Purpose. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1, single room occupancy housing shall be subject to the following standards.

B. Unit Size and Occupancy. The minimum size of a unit shall be 150 square feet, and the maximum size shall be 400 square feet, which may include bathroom and/or kitchen facilities.

C. Common Area. A minimum of 10 square feet for each unit shall be provided for a common area. All common areas shall be within the structure. Dining rooms, meeting rooms, recreational rooms, or other similar areas approved by the Zoning Administrator shall be considered common areas. Shared bathrooms and kitchens shall not be considered as common areas.

D. Management. The operator shall maintain a management plan that addresses management policies and operations, rental procedures and rates, maintenance plans, residency and guest rules and procedures, security procedures, and staffing needs, including job descriptions. A 24-hour resident manager shall be provided for any single-room occupancy use with 12 or more units. The management plan is subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

E. Parking. Parking shall be provided as set forth in Section 18.19.030 Parking

F. Kitchen Facilities. Each unit shall contain a kitchen sink with a garbage disposal, serviced with hot and cold water, and a countertop measuring a minimum of 18 inches wide by 24 inches deep. If each individual unit does not contain a refrigerator and a microwave oven, a complete kitchen facility with at least a refrigerator, microwave oven, and sink with garbage disposal available for residents shall be provided on each floor of the structure.

G. Bathroom Facilities. For each unit a private toilet in an enclosed compartment with a door shall be provided. This compartment shall be a minimum of 15 square feet. If private bathing facilities are not provided for each unit, shared shower or bathtub facilities shall be provided at a ratio of one for every seven units or fraction thereof. The shared shower or bathtub facility shall be on the same floor as the units it is intended to serve and shall be accessible from a common area or hallway. Each shared shower or bathtub facility shall be provided with an interior lockable door.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.200 Telecommunication Facilities.

A. Purpose. The intent and purpose of this Section is to provide regulations for the development of wireless telecommunication facilities in the City as defined in Chapter 18.25 (Definitions). The regulations are designed to allow for the orderly development of wireless telecommunication facilities while protecting and promoting the safety, welfare, image, and aesthetic values of the community as set forth in the goals, objectives, and policies of the Pico Rivera General Plan. The specific objectives of this Section are as follows:

1. Encourage wireless telecommunication facilities in appropriate locations throughout the City;

2. Protect local interests and maintain an aesthetically pleasing community environment through setbacks and aesthetic enhancements.

B. General Requirements. All wireless telecommunication facility proposals shall comply with the provisions of this Section and all other provisions of this Title not in conflict with this Section.

1. Proof of Compliance. An applicant shall provide proof of compliance with existing Federal or ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards relative to RF (Radio Frequency) or EMF (Electromagnetic Field) transmissions. A letter from a certified RF engineer fulfills this requirement. Additional compliance verification may be required should Federal standards be modified.

2. Transmissions Interference. Interference caused by facility or transmissions to TV, ham radio, or similar uses to be rectified within 30 days by facility operator upon notification by the City. Facility operator to be responsible for any expense involved in rectifying problems arising from such interference.

3. Colocation Required Where Feasible. The applicant and owner of any lot on which a telecommunication facility is located shall cooperate and exercise good faith in co-locating telecommunication facilities on the same support structures or site. Subject to Zoning Administrator requirements, the applicant and/or existing provider may be required to provide written verifiable proof why colocation is not structurally or technically feasible. Lease agreements may not preclude prohibition of colocation or contain an exclusivity clause. Violation of this provision shall be subject to the provisions of Section 18.04.090 (Revocation of Permits or Entitlements). Colocation facilities that do not substantially change the physical dimensions of an eligible support structure per 47 C.F.R. § 1.6100(b)(7) shall be a permitted use not subject to a discretionary permit when consistent with Government Code Section 65850.6, as may be amended from time to time.

C. Development Standards.

1. General Standards. The following standards apply to telecommunication facilities in all zones, except as otherwise provided for in this Section or in Division 3 (Zones and Zone-Specific Standards) of this Title.

a. Maintenance. All improvements associated with the telecommunication facility, such as equipment shelters, towers, antennas, fencing, and landscaping, shall be maintained in good condition at all times, free from trash, debris, graffiti, and any form of vandalism. Design, color, and textural requirements under the approved conditions shall be maintained to ensure a consistent appearance over time.

b. Concealment. Wireless facilities must incorporate concealment elements, measures and techniques that blend the equipment and other improvements into the natural and/or built environment in a manner consistent and/or compatible with the uses germane to the underlying zoning district and existing in the immediate vicinity. As an illustration and not a limitation, a wireless facility designed to mimic a native tree species to provide effective camouflaging and/or concealment or completely concealed and architecturally integrated into the existing façade or rooftop features with no visible impacts from any publicly accessible areas.

i. When a mono-tree is proposed as part of a wireless telecommunication facility, the selection of the type of mono-tree shall be based on the existing or proposed type and size of trees on the site it is being developed on. Such mono-trees shall be placed within a grove or windrow of similar living trees that will have a complementary height and appearance at maturity.

ii. When possible, the maximum tree branch/frown density shall be used and incorporated within the design of all mono-trees for concealment purposes. In addition, all cellular antennas mounted to a mono-tree shall incorporate the use of "sock covers" (except on mono-palms) over each antenna to simulate tree branches/leaves/needles etc. for additional concealment.

c. Signs and Advertising. Non-safety-related signage or advertising shall be prohibited..

d. Lighting. Lighting shall be kept to a minimum level of illumination as necessary for safety purposes in accordance with Section 18.18.050 (Outdoor Lighting). Lighting plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to permit issuance.

e. Structures to be Removed if No Longer in Use. Should a wireless telecommunications facility become unused for a continuous period of 180 days, then the property owner shall be responsible for removing the structure and equipment within 60 days of notification from City, should purveyor fail to do so. Lease agreement between purveyor and property owner cannot prohibit property owners' ability to remove equipment should above condition occur. Lease agreements to be drafted to fit within "commercial lease" provisions of Federal bankruptcy law. Applicant may be required to verify compliance with these provisions.

2. Zone-Specific Standards.

a. Residential Zones. The following standards apply in all residential zones, except for the PUD zone:

i. Height. Structures shall be a maximum height of 55 feet.

ii. Orientation. Antenna and associated accessory equipment should be oriented away from neighboring properties or public right-of-way.

iii. Location. Telecommunication facilities shall not be located on any parcel with a residential use, except for roof-mounted antennas and equipment, which may be allowed on multifamily dwellings.

b. PUD, P, C-C, SP-301, CPD and P-A Zones. In the CPD and P-A zones, the following standards apply:

i. Height. Freestanding structures shall be a maximum height of 55 feet.

ii. P-A Zone. Structures shall not be located in conjunction with a residential use.

c. I-G, I-L, and IPD Zones. In the I-G, I-L, and IPD zones, the following standards apply:

i. Distancing Requirements. Freestanding monopole-type structures or roof-mounted panel antennas shall be located a minimum distance of 200 feet from any residential property and a minimum of 100 feet from public right-of-way.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.210 Thrift Stores.

A. The following shall apply to new secondhand/thrift shops and as a requirement for approval of any increase in the floor area of an existing shop:

1. All sales and display of merchandise shall be permitted only within a building;

2. Exterior alterations to the premises and all signage must be designed and installed in compliance with all applicable City regulations and guidelines;

3. The building and site shall be maintained in a neat, clean and orderly condition;

4. Outside storage shall not be permitted;

5. The store shall not authorize the donation or drop-off of any goods while the store is closed;

6. All donations and sorting activities shall take place indoors; and

7. The operator shall post a notice in a visible location at any public entrance, which states that goods may not be deposited when the store is closed and listing hours when and where donations will be accepted.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.22.220 Vending Machines and Lockers.

A. The following shall apply to vending machines and lockers:

1. Movie rental vending machines shall be only placed inside a building within a commercial business.

2. Self-service parcel delivery service lockers shall only be placed inside a building within a commercial business.

3. Collection containers, boxes, bins, or receptacles for clothing and other personal property shall only be placed inside a building within a commercial business.

4. Water vending machines shall only be placed inside a building within a commercial business.

5. Propane tanks within lockers for retail sale are permitted at the exterior of a commercial business with a square footage of over 10,000 square feet or automobile service stations (gas stations). The applicant shall submit a site plan and elevation to be approved by the Planning Division.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)