City of South Gate ZONING ORDINANCE. March 2015

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1 City of South Gate ZONING ORDINANCE March 2015 City of South Gate Zoning Ordinance FEBRUARY 2015

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3 City of South Gate ZONING ORDINANCE March 2015 City Council Members Henry C. Gonzalez, Mayor Jorge Morales, Vice Mayor Maria Davila, Councilwoman W.H. (Bill) De Witt, Council Member Gil Hurtado, Council Member Planning Commission Members Angel Colon, Chairperson Sonia Campos Rivera, Vice Chairperson Roberto Machuca, Commissioner Francisco Gomez, Commissioner Sylvia Masushige, Commissioner City Staff Michael Flad, City Manager Steven Lefever, Director of Community Development Alvie Betancourt, Senior Planner Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney Craig Hardwick, City Attorney Carmen Avalos, City Clerk Maria Belen Bernal, City Treasurer Prepared by: Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. 4 City of South Gate Zoning Ordinance FEBRUARY 2015

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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY CHAPTER GENERAL PROVISIONS... 1 Section Title... 3 Section Purpose of the Zoning Code... 3 Section Authority... 3 Section Applicability and Exemptions... 4 Section Nuisance Finding... 5 Section Responsibility for Administration... 6 Section Relationship to the General Plan... 7 Section Interpretation of Regulations... 8 Section Severability... 9 ARTICLE 2 ZONING REGULATIONS CHAPTER CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Establishment of Zones Section Citywide Zone Mapping Section Interpretation of Zone Boundaries Section How to Use this Code Section Provisions Applicable to All Zones CHAPTER LAND USE TYPES Section Purpose and Intent Section General Requirements Section Land Use Permissions Tables CHAPTER URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Notes Section Civic Center Zone (CC) Section Transit Village Zone (TV) Section Industrial Flex Zone (IF) Section Corridor 1 Zone (CDR1) Section Corridor 2 Zone (CDR2) Section Urban Neighborhood Zone (UN) Section Main Street Zone (MS) CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Notes Section Achieving Pedestrian/Human-Scaled Development Section Open Space Requirements Section General Building Design Guidelines City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 i

6 Section Page Section Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses Section Guidelines for Building Frontage Types Section Density Bonus Program CHAPTER COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Allowable Commercial Industrial Uses Section Regional Commercial (RC) Zone Section Light Industrial (LI) Zone Section Light and Heavy Manufacturing (M2 & M3) Zones CHAPTER RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Residential Neighborhood Character Section Allowable Uses Section Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone Section Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone Section Residential Operating Standards Section Multi-Family Development Standards Section Mobile Home (MH) Zone Section Civic (CV) and Open Space (OS) Zones CHAPTER CORRIDOR TRANSITION OVERLAY Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Requirements CHAPTER INDUSTRIAL FLEX TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Standards ARTICLE 3 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CHAPTER GENERAL PROPERTY STANDARDS Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Administrative Modifications Section Block and Lot Requirements Section Development Requirements Section Utilities and Easements Section Security Fencing CHAPTER DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Definitions Section Density Bonus Section Incentives Section Affordable Housing Requirements ii City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

7 Section Page Section Affordable Housing Agreement Section Enforcement and Monitoring Section Severability of Provisions CHAPTER ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability and Exemptions Section Valuation Thresholds Section Art Work Defined Section Arts Committee and Fund Section Program Allocation Requirements Section Placement on Private Property Section Approving Architecture as Art Section Ownership of Art Work Section Administration CHAPTER PARKING STANDARDS Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability and Exemptions Section General Standards and Limitations Section Required Parking by Land Use Section Parking Space Size and Location Section Parking Lot Standards Section Parking Structure Guidelines Section Urban Mixed-Use Zone Requirements Section Multi-Family Parking Requirements Section NL Zone Parking Requirements Section Trip Reduction Measures Section Park-Once/Parking Districts Section AQMP/CO Plan Compliance CHAPTER NOISE CONTROL PROGRAM Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability and Exemptions Section Nuisance Finding Section Terminology Section Program Review Responsibility Section Noise Control Officer (NCO) Section Contracts and Products Section Maximum Sound Levels by Noise Zone Section Noise Activity Standards Section Violations and Enforcement Section Noise Variance Section Appeals CHAPTER REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability and Exemptions Section Applications Section Approval Section Findings Section Appeal City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 iii

8 Section Page ARTICLE 4 SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS CHAPTER SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Automotive Sales/Services/Repair/Storage Section Awnings and Canopies Section Child Day Care Facilities Section Community Assembly Section Historic Resources Section Hotels Section Live/Work Units Section Cyber Cafes Section Gold, Semi-Precious, Precious Metal Buying Stores Section Pawn Shop/Used Retail Sales Section E-Cigarettes/Vapor/Smoke Shops/Hookah Section Massage Establishments Section Motels Section Outdoor Dining/Seating Section Personal Services, Fortune, Palm & Card Reader Section Renewable Energy Systems Section Single-Room-Occupancy Apartment Section Tattoo/Body Modification Section Temporary Construction Offices Section Drive-Through Facilities Section Water Conservation Section Emergency Shelters CHAPTER ADULT-ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENTS Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Nuisance and Unlawful Acts Section Permit and License Requirements Section Establishment Standards Section Nonconforming Adult-Oriented Businesses Section Adult-Oriented Business Regulatory Permit CHAPTER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Terminology Section Nuisance Section General Permit Requirements Section Locational Separation Requirements Section Conditions of Approval Section CUP Suspension or Revocation Section Nonconforming Uses CHAPTER SECOND DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability and Exemptions Section Application Process iv City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

9 Section Page Section Second Dwelling Unit Requirements Section Accessory Structures CHAPTER RECYCLING AND REFUSE FACILITIES Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Standard Recycling and Refuse Receptacles Section Urban Mixed-Use Zones and Commercial Industrial Zone Standards Section Residential Standards Applicable to All Zones Section Recycling Facilities Standards and Conditions Section Reverse Vending Machines Section Small Collection Facilities Section Large Collection Facilities Section Processing Facilities Section Industrial Collections and Processing Facility CHAPTER VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Permitted Activities Section Development Standards Section Minimum Functional Requirements Section LPG Use and Siting Standards Section Abandonment ARTICLE 5 ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER ADMINISTRATION Section Purpose Section Public Hearing Notification Section Public Hearing Procedures Section Appeals Section Amendments CHAPTER PERMITS AND PROCEDURES Section Purpose Section Applicability Section Review Types and Responsibilities Section Project and Permit Applications Section Administrative Permits and Approvals Section Design Review Section Temporary Use Permit Section Discretionary Permits and Approvals Section Permit Revocation Section Fees CHAPTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Required Findings Section CUP Process City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 v

10 Section Page CHAPTER VARIANCE Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Variance Limitations Section Required Findings Section Variance Process CHAPTER SPECIFIC PLANS Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section Specific Plan Standards Section Required Content Section Specific Plan Process Section Environmental Review Section Public Hearings and Approval Section Specific Plan Amendments CHAPTER NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS Section Purpose Section Applicability Section Existing Development and Land Use Activity Section Discontinuation and Abandonment of a Nonconforming Use or Structure Section Limitations Section Reestablishment After Disaster Section Abatement Section Substandard Lots CHAPTER ENFORCEMENT Section Purpose of Chapter Section Enforcement and Violations Section Abatement Procedure Section Civil Remedies and Criminal Penalties ARTICLE 6 DEFINITIONS CHAPTER DEFINITIONS Section Purpose and Intent Section Applicability Section A Definitions Section Adult-Oriented Use Definitions Section B Definitions Section C Definitions Section D Definitions Section E Definitions Section F Definitions Section G Definitions Section H Definitions Section I Definitions Section J Definitions Section K Definitions Section L Definitions vi City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

11 Section Page Section M Definitions Section N Definitions Section O Definitions Section P Definitions Section Q Definitions Section R Definitions Section S Definitions Section T Definitions Section U Definitions Section V Definitions Section W Definitions Section Z Definitions Figures and Diagrams Page Figure Zoning Location Map for the Civic Center (CC) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for the Transit Village (TV) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for the Industrial Flex (IF) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for the Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for the Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for the Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for the Main Street (MS) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for Regional Commercial (RC) Zone Figure RC Zone Development Standards Figure Zoning Location Map for Light Industrial (LI) Zone Figure LI Zone Development Standards Figure M2 and M3 Zones Development Standards Figure Zoning Location Map for Light Manufacturing (M2) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone Figure NL Development Standards Figure NL Small Lot/Attached Configuration Development Standards Figure Zoning Location Map for Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone Figure NM Development Standards Figure Zoning Location Map for Mobile Home (MH) Zone Figure Mobile Home (MH) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for Civic (CV) Zone Figure Zoning Location Map for Open Space (OS) Figure Corridor Transition Overlay Map Figure Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Map Figure Minimum Driveway Depth Figure Parking Dimensions Diagrams A through D Diagrams E through H Figure Parking Structure Design Figure Parking Hidden From View Figure Administrative Permit Process Figure Discretionary Permit Process A Figure Discretionary Permit Process B Figure Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Process Figure Specific Plan Review Process City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 vii

12 Tables Page Table Zones Table Prohibited Land Uses Table General Land Use Permit Types and Processes Table Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones Table a Footnotes Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones Table Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses Table a Footnotes Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses Table Residential Neighborhood Zone Allowed Land Uses Table CC Development Standards Table TV Development Standards Table IF Development Standards Table CDR1 Development Standards Table CDR2 Development Standards Table UN Development Standards Table MS Development Standards Table Open Space Requirements Table Frontage Types Table Available Density Bonus Incentives Table RC Development Standards Table LI Development Standards Table M2 and M3 Development Standards Table NL1 Standard Lot Development Standards Table NL2 Small Lot Development Standards Table NM Development Standards Table MF Refuse/Recycling Area Table CV Development Standards Table OS Development Standards Table IFTO Development Standards Table Administrative Modifications Table Minimum Dwelling Unit Size Table Determination of Density Bonus Table Sample Calculation of a Density Bonus Table Number of Incentives Table Parking Requirements for Projects Receiving a Density Bonus Table Minimum Required Parking by Land Use Table Parking Dimensions Table Parking Lot Standards Table Mixed-Use Parking Requirements Table Bicycle Parking Requirements Table Multi-Family Parking Standards Table NL Zone Parking Standards Table Noise Zone Standards Table Permitted Temporary Noise Level Increase Table Community Assembly Development Standards Table Permitted Community Assembly Land Use Signage Table Motel Development Standards Table Multi-Family Refuse and Recycling Area Table Recycling Facility Development Standards Table Vehicle Fueling Station Development Standards Table Initiation of Amendments Table Application and Review Authority viii City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

13 GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Title Purpose of the Zoning Code Authority Applicability and Exemptions Nuisance Finding Responsibility for Administration Relationship to the General Plan Interpretation of Regulations Severability City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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15 GENERAL PROVISIONS Section Title The provisions of this Title 11 of the South Gate Municipal Code (SGMC) shall be referred to as the Comprehensive Zoning Code, or the Zoning Code or the Code. The Zoning Code and Citywide Zoning Map implements the land use plan (composed of the Neighborhoods, Place Types, Districts, and Corridors Maps, combined with the allowable Place Types) of the South Gate General Plan, as adopted on December 8, Section Purpose of the Zoning Code The purposes of this Zoning Code are to protect and promote public health, safety, and general welfare of the South Gate community; to implement the policies of the General Plan; and to provide the economic and social advantages that result from the orderly planned use of land resources. These objectives are achieved as follows: A. Provide standards and guidelines for the continuing orderly growth and development of the City of South Gate (City) that will assist in protecting the character of the City. B. Direct development of existing corridors and districts to strengthen the economic base, provide services, and strengthen the identity of the community. C. Enable flexibility in development type and scale by location to provide for emerging economic and social trends. D. Ensure compatibility between different types of development and land uses. Section Authority This Zoning Code is enacted based on the authority vested in the City of South Gate and by the State of California, including the State Constitution, the Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code Sections et seq.), the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Sections et seq.), and the California Health and Safety Code. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

16 GENERAL PROVISIONS Applicability and Exemptions This Zoning Code applies to all land uses, activities, structures, subdivisions, and development within the City, except as provided by this Section. The applicability described in this Section is not a comprehensive list; the Community Development Director (Director) shall determine the specific applicability of the Zoning Code to all projects and applications within the City. A. New Land Uses or Structures, Changes to Land Uses or Structures. Compliance with the requirements of this Zoning Code is necessary for any person or public agency to lawfully establish, construct, occupy, maintain, reconstruct, alter, expand, or replace any use of land or structure. B. Building Code Conformance. All common walls and ceiling/floor systems shall be fireproof and soundproof, and must conform to current building standards adopted by the City. All multi-family units and developments shall conform to the requirements of Group R occupancies, in accordance with the California Building Code. C. Issuance of Building or Grading Permits. No permit shall be issued by the City unless the proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and all other applicable provisions of law. D. Subdivisions. Any subdivision of land shall be consistent with the minimum lot size requirements established by this Zoning Code and the City s subdivisions regulations, Title 12 of the SGMC. E. Exemptions. The following uses and conditions are exempt from modification by this Zoning Code: 1. Existing Uses and Structures. An existing land use/structure is lawful if legally established, operated, and maintained in compliance with all applicable zoning regulations at the time of establishment, including Chapter (Nonconforming Uses and Buildings). 2. Violations. A violation or non-conforming existing land use/structure that was established prior to the adoption of this Zoning Code shall maintain the violation and/or non-conforming status until steps are taken to bring the land use or structure into conformance with this Zoning Code. See Chapter for regulations and standards for nonconforming uses and buildings. 3. Existing City Entitlements. Any effective entitlement and/or permit issued by the City prior to the effective date and hour of this Zoning Code shall be permitted to be exercised regardless of compliance with any or all regulations of this Zoning Code. F. Substandard Lots. Legally created substandard lots on record prior to the adoption of this Zoning Code shall be deemed in compliance with the minimum lot area requirements. The lot area per dwelling unit, however, shall remain as specified in the applicable zone. In no instance shall these provisions prevent the erection of a single-family dwelling on any substandard lot. 4 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

17 GENERAL PROVISIONS Nuisance Findings It is a public nuisance for any person, firm, company, or corporation to own, use, operate, lease, or otherwise maintain a property or a building, or to own, operate, lease, or otherwise maintain property in violation of any provision of this Zoning Code. See Chapter (Enforcement) for enforcement actions applicable to violations of this Code. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

18 GENERAL PROVISIONS Responsibility for Administration This Zoning Code shall be administered by the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Director or designee, the Community Development Department, and any other departments, groups, personnel, or individuals as identified in a specific Chapter of this Zoning Code, in compliance with Title 1 (Administration and Personnel) of the SGMC. See Chapter (Administration) for further administration responsibility details. 6 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

19 GENERAL PROVISIONS Relationship to the General Plan A. Purpose. The purpose of this Zoning Code is to provide the legislative framework for implementation of the General Plan. B. Responsibility. To achieve the stated purpose, each officer or employee of the City having the responsibility and authority for issuing licenses or permits, and any officer or official body having the authority or responsibility to approve plans or specifications for private or public projects, shall not issue a license, permit, or approval for any use, development, project, plan, or specification that does not conform in purpose or form to the adopted General Plan and its elements. C. Consistency. If instances of inconsistency arise between the General Plan and this Zoning Code, the standards and language of the General Plan shall apply. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

20 GENERAL PROVISIONS Interpretation of Regulations A. Clarification of Ambiguity. The Director shall have the responsibility and authority to interpret the meaning and applicability of all provisions and requirements of this Zoning Code. Whenever the Director determines that the meaning or applicability of any of the requirements of this Zoning Code are subject to interpretation generally, or as applied to a specific case, the Director may issue an official interpretation or refer the question to the Planning Commission for determination. If ambiguity arises concerning the appropriate classification of a particular use or regulation within the meaning and intent of this Zoning Code with respect to any matters regulated by this Code based on established or unforeseen circumstances, including technological changes in processing or application of materials, the Director shall have the power to interpret the regulation based on understanding of the Zoning Code. Appeals may be filed and heard consistent with Section and Chapter (Permits and Procedures); see Table for the specific review/appeal hierarchy. B. Photo and Figure Disclaimer. Images and photos in this Zoning Code are not intended to be interpreted literally; they represent the general spirit of the regulations, range of scale, intensity, site organization, and streetscape generally desired for the associated zone. Figures are intended to demonstrate the associated regulations and should be interpreted literally, with exceptions for encroachments and modifications, as provided for in this Code. C. Terminology. Language used in this Zoning Code shall be understood as follows: 1. Mandatory Language. The words shall, will, is to, and are to always mean mandatory. 2. Encourage Language. Should indicates that the standard is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. May is permissive and does not represent a regulatory requirement. 3. Indicative Language. The words include, includes, and including mean including, but not limited to. The word and means that all connected words or provisions apply; the word or means that the connected words or provisions shall apply singly or in any combination. The words either or indicate that the connected words or provisions shall apply singly, but not in combination. D. Discretion. When this Zoning Code provides for discretion on the part of a City official or body, that discretion may be exercised to impose conditions on the issuance of any City entitlements, consistent with Chapter (Permits and Procedures). E. Minimum Requirements. 1. Welfare Provisions. The provisions of this Zoning Code are minimum requirements for the protection and promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. 2. Minimums. All standards and requirements of this Zoning Code are minimum requirements unless otherwise noted. F. Provisions. 1. This Zoning Code applies to all land uses and development within the City. 2. The City shall not enforce any private covenant or agreement unless it is a party to the covenant or agreement. G. Development Agreements and Specific Plans. Standards adopted as part of any development agreement or specific plan shall control over any conflicting Zoning Code requirements adopted subsequent to the development agreement or specific plan. 8 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

21 GENERAL PROVISIONS Severability The provisions of this Zoning Code are severable. If any applicability, Chapter, Section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Zoning Code is, for any reason, held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other portion or provision of this Zoning Code. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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23 CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION CHAPTER Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Purpose and Intent Applicability Establishment of Zones Citywide Zone Mapping Interpretation of Zone Boundaries How to Use this Code Provisions Applicable to All Zones City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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25 CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION Section Purpose and Intent This Chapter establishes the general provisions of the Zoning Code for the regulation of all real property within the City of South Gate. Section Applicability The Citywide Zoning Map, as established by this Chapter, shall apply to all real property within the City. The establishment of land uses and buildings in all zones shall be consistent with the provisions of this Chapter and the standards and regulations applicable to the zone. City zones and their relationship to the General Plan Place- Types are listed in Table Table Zones Zone Symbol Name of Zone Section Reference General Plan Place Type Implemented by Zone Urban Mixed-Use Zones CC Civic Center Civic/Institutional, Urban Village TV Transit Village Neighborhood High, Urban Village, Office/R&D IF Industrial Flex Office/R&D, Light Industrial/Flex, Boulevard High, Boulevard Medium-High, Neighborhood Medium-High CDR 1 Corridor Boulevard High, Neighborhood High, Single-Use Retail CDR 2 Corridor 2 Neighborhood Medium-High, Neighborhood High, Boulevard Medium-High, Boulevard High, Single-Use Retail UN Urban Neighborhood Neighborhood Medium-High, Boulevard Medium-High, Boulevard High, Single-Use Retail MS Main Street Main Street/Neighborhood Center Commercial Industrial Zones RC Regional Commercial Single-Use Retail, Office/R&D, Urban Village LI Light Industrial Light Industrial/Flex M2 Light Manufacturing Manufacturing/Distribution M3 Heavy Manufacturing Manufacturing/Distribution Residential Neighborhood Zones NL Neighborhood Low Neighborhood Low NM Neighborhood Medium Neighborhood Medium MH Mobile Home Park Neighborhood Low CV Civic Civic/Institutional OS Open Space Open Space Note: General Plan Place Type consistency is established by and addressed in each zone Section of this Code. R&D = research and development City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

26 CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION Establishment of Zones The City is divided into Urban Mixed-Use Zones, Commercial Industrial Zones, and Residential Neighborhood Zones to individually regulate development form and land use of parcels. This specific mix of zones implement the General Plan by providing for a range of development intensity and uses that are compatible with the character of the City s neighborhoods, districts, and corridors. City zones are listed in Table and applied geographically by the Citywide Zoning Map. C. Residential Neighborhood Zones. Residential Neighborhood Zones protect the integrity and character of existing residential neighborhoods for the development and redevelopment of singlefamily homes, suburban residential areas, and public spaces. These zones are regulated by land use. Existing legally constructed nonconforming uses, buildings, and structures established prior to the adoption of this Zoning Code are legal, nonconforming uses and are permitted to operate subject to the regulations of Chapter Nonconforming Uses and Buildings. A. Urban Mixed-Use Zones. Urban Mixed-Use Zones range in function and density to address mixeduse and non-residential development within districts and corridors to promote accessibility, business development, and a unified character. These zones define the major corridors, thoroughfares, and districts of the City. These prominent locations make design and building form paramount in defining the character of South Gate. Urban Mixed-Use Zones are regulated from a form-based approach, identifying allowed building types, frontage types, and massing to foster dynamic design. B. Commercial Industrial Zones. Commercial Industrial Zones provide dedicated locations for the preservation and development of commercial and industrial activities. These zones are regulated by land use to ensure that appropriate site design and operational standards are employed to promote commerce within the zones and to protect adjacent properties. 14 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

27 CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION Citywide Zone Mapping The Citywide Zoning Map establishes and defines all zones and overlay areas, and their boundaries. Each zone outlines land use and development standards to implement the range of expected outcomes expressed in the South Gate General Plan. All zone regulations shall be applied based on the zone boundaries and locations established by the Citywide Zoning Map. All overlay areas further regulate the land use or specific activities within the underlying zone and shall be applied based on the overlay boundaries and locations established by the Citywide Overlay Map. A. Division of Zoning Map. The Citywide Zoning Map may, for convenience, be divided into parts, and each part may, for purposes of identification, be subdivided into map sections. Each section of the Zoning Map may be individually mapped or separated out for official reference or when amending the Citywide Zoning Map. Any individual map sections successively adopted by amendment shall become part of this Zoning Code and shall not impact any other section of the Citywide Zoning Map. B. Annexation of Properties. When property outside of the City limits is submitted for annexation to the City, zoning of the property shall be determined by the City at the time of application hearing, and shall be incorporated into the Citywide Zoning Map upon adoption. Annexation actions shall be consistent with state law. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

28 CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION Interpretation of Zone Boundaries When uncertainty exists about the location of any zone boundary or section shown on the Citywide Zoning Map, the precise location of the boundary shall be determined by the Director. Generally, the following boundary guidelines shall be used for reading the Zoning Map and for interpretation, unless otherwise determined by the Director. A. General Boundaries. Zone boundaries approximately following the right-of-way shall be construed to follow the proximate property line or right-of-way line. B. Scale. If a zone boundary does not follow a property line, or where a zone boundary divides a property, the location scale on the Citywide Zoning Map shall be used to determine the location of the boundaries, unless the boundaries are indicated by dimensions. C. Split Zone Properties. Where a zone boundary divides a property, the property shall be developed in a manner that is consistent with the designated zone area based on the zone boundaries of the Citywide Zoning Map. D. Centerline Boundaries. Zone boundaries shown within a right-of-way, that do not follow the outside right-of-way line(s), shall be construed to follow the centerline of such rights-of-way. E. Vacated Areas Vacated or abandoned nonoccupancy uses identified in Chapter (Enforcement) shall be treated in one of the following ways: 1. Revert to the identified zoning district. 2. Where no zone is identified by the Citywide Zoning Map, the vacated right-of-way or nonoccupancy use shall acquire the zoning district classification of the adjacent property to which it reverts. 3. The Director shall determine the applicable zone; City Council approval and adoption by ordinance of the assigned zone shall be required to incorporate the zoning of the property into the official Citywide Zoning Map. F. Unclassified Areas. Dedicated circulation rights-ofway, utility or maintenance easement/corridors, creek easements, railroad rights-of-way, or similar non-occupancy uses shown within a designated zone shall be deemed to be unclassified and shall not be used for development or structural purposes inconsistent with the established rightof-way use. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter (Parking Standards), off-street automobile parking may be permitted within such unclassified rights-of-way. Railroad rights-of-way shall be used solely for the purpose of accommodating tracks, signals, other operative devices, and the movement of rolling stock, unless otherwise vacated. 16 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

29 CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION How to Use this Code The following information summarizes how to use this Zoning Code given the anticipated range of applications that will be submitted and processed. A. Zoning. Find the site on the Citywide Zoning Map to determine which zone applies. B. Land Uses. See the allowed land uses table applicable to the zone to determine what uses are allowed on the site and what types of permit(s) are required. See Chapter (Land Use Types) for allowed land use tables for each zone. C. Application Requirements. Follow the application requirements identified in Table (General Land Use Permit Types and Processes) for processing by City staff. D. Zone Standards. See the Chapter applicable to the zone to determine the development standards, operational standards, and all other provisions applicable to and required by the zone. See Chapter for Urban Mixed-Use Zones, Chapter for Commercial Industrial Zones, and Chapter for Residential Neighborhood Zones. E. Additional Standards. Apply the design standards or other standards applicable to the zone or land use, as applicable. F. Parking Standards. Provide at least the minimum required parking spaces as regulated by Chapter (Parking Standards). G. Submit Application for Processing. If in compliance with all applicable requirements, and if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is not required, the application will be processed by planning staff for Director approval. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

30 CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION Provisions Applicable to All Zones The following standards and provisions shall be applicable to all uses. It is the responsibility of the property owner to comply with all standards of the Zoning Code. The establishment, use, building, construction, alteration, expansion, maintenance, and repair of all structures and land uses shall be consistent with all setbacks, development standards, parking requirements, applicable review and permits, and all other applicable regulations of the zone and this Code. A. Processing. Applications shall be processed and approved administratively if it is consistent with the applicable requirements. Applications that exceed the flexibility built into this Code, as established in Table , will be considered inconsistent with the Code and, therefore, may be approved, conditionally approved, or denied at the discretion of the Director. B. Permit Requirements. 1. Federal, State and Local Law. No permit shall be issued by the City unless the proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of this Code and all other applicable federal, state, and local codes. Nothing in this Zoning Code eliminates the need for obtaining any permit, approval, or entitlement required by other provisions of the SGMC and Los Angeles County Code; or complying with the regulations of any City department; or complying with any county, regional, state, or federal agency. 2. Legal Lot. The site of a proposed development or new land use shall be a lot legally created in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the City s Subdivision Regulations. 3. All Structures. Principal and accessory structures shall meet the same development standards unless otherwise modified by this Zoning Code. 4. Allowable Use. Land uses are allowed by this Code as permitted, or conditionally permitted, in the zone applied to the site, as identified in Chapter (Land Use Types). 5. Permit and Approval Requirements. Any permit/approval required by Table (General Land Use Permit Types and Processes) shall be obtained before the issuance of any required permit, and before the proposed use, and any structures related to the proposed use, are constructed, otherwise established, or put into operation. 6. Conflicting Permits. No license or permit shall be issued in conflict with the provisions of this Code or in conflict with any existing permit. If any such license or permit is issued, it shall be null and void. 7. Landscape Standards. This Zoning Code adopts by reference the Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) Assembly Bill (AB) 1881, as adopted or amended by the State of California. All permits subject to this Code shall be subject to the standards of, and required to comply with, the MWELO. 8. Development and Design Standards, Conditions of Approval. Each structure, addition to a structure, or modification to a structure or land use shall comply with all applicable standards of this Code, all setback requirements, all parking requirements, and all other development standards applicable to the zone, and any applicable conditions imposed by a previously granted discretionary planning permit or approval. 9. Public Safety and Welfare. At the request of the Director, the property owner shall provide any additional features, beyond the specific regulations of this Zoning Code, that are deemed necessary by the Director to meet any unusual hazards or excessive requirements 18 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

31 CODE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION related to the land use, building, or site, for police protection, fire protection, and/or health protection. C. Chapters of this Code. The following Chapters of this Zoning Code are applicable to all zones, land uses, and structures within the City: 1. Chapter (General Provisions) 2. Chapter (Land Use Types) 3. Chapter (General Property Standards) 4. Chapter (Art In Public Places Program) 5. Chapter (Parking Standards) 6. Chapter (Recycling and Refuse Facilities) 7. Chapter (Nonconforming Uses and Buildings) 8. Sign Ordinance as codified by the City of South Gate. D. Required Maintenance. All parking areas, private property, and public spaces visible or accessible to the public shall be maintained in good condition, free of vandalism, graffiti, and litter. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all properties and spaces in compliance with the standards of this Zoning Code. E. Air Pollution Control District. Any permitted use that is subject to control by the South Coast Air Quality Management District shall be allowed only when it has secured a permit to operate from such district. F. Nonconforming Property. Any existing nonconforming property, or property rendered nonconforming by this Zoning Code, shall be regulated pursuant to Chapter (Nonconforming Uses and Buildings) of this Code. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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35 LAND USE TYPES Section Purpose and Intent This Chapter establishes the process and standards for the regulation of land uses as applicable to all zones and applied to all real property within the City. No land use may be permitted or established unless it is in full compliance with this Zoning Code and the applicable conditions of approval. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

36 LAND USE TYPES General Requirements All land uses shall conform to the purpose and intent of the applicable zone, and shall comply with the following: A. Land Use Operations. No operations conducted on any property shall create objectionable and/or obnoxious dust, light, matter, mud, noise, odor, refuse, smoke, steam, vibration, maintenance needs of grounds or buildings, or other nuisance(s). No land use shall be detrimental to the health and welfare of the South Gate community. B. Unlisted or Similar Compatible Uses. Any land use that is not specifically listed in the land use tables for the applicable zone shall not be allowed or permitted within the zone. However, the Director shall have the authority to determine whether the proposed use may be permitted when all the following findings are made by the Director in writing: 1. The characteristics of, and activities associated with, the proposed use are equivalent to and compatible with one or more of the listed permitted uses, and will not involve a higher level of activity or density than the permitted uses. 2. The proposed use is substantially similar to a listed permitted use. 3. The proposed use is compatible with the purpose and intent of the applicable zone. 4. The proposed uses has similar traffic, noise, light, odor, and other operational impacts as a listed permitted use. 5. The operation of the proposed use will not be detrimental to existing uses in the area of influence. Decisions of the Director may be appealed as described in Chapter Administration. C. Unlisted Use Permit Findings. Consideration of and findings for the determination of the classification, permissibility, or applicability of an unlisted or similar compatible uses, as defined in Section (B), shall be based on the degree of compatibility between the use in question and adjacent uses. Technical evidence and scientific means, when available, shall be considered in determining the form and intensity of performance standards typically associated with any identifiable type of use in question. D. Unlisted Standards and Permit Requirements. When the Director makes the Section (B) findings in writing, the proposed use will be treated in the same regulatory manner as the zone listed use for allowable location(s), permits required, and all other applicable standards and requirements of this Zoning Code. E. Prohibited Uses. For the purposes of public health, safety, and general welfare, land uses listed in Table are prohibited in any zone in the City, and are not subject to the Director s discretion. The City represents a small portion of the entire metropolitan area, and constitutes a single, economic area of industry and commerce within the Los Angeles County. Full provision is made for all types of uses necessary for industrial development within the county and, thus, the following uses, because of their nuisance and hazard characteristics if permitted within the developed area of South Gate, would defeat the basic purposes of zoning. The exclusion of these land uses from the City represents a reasonable regulation, because full provision for the appropriate locations of these uses is ensured by the total land use pattern of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. 24 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

37 LAND USE TYPES Table Prohibited Land Uses Vehicle Wrecking Yard Marijuana Dispensaries/Growing/ Marijuana Distribution Facility Cyber Cafe Dairy Dead Animal Reduction or Dumping Distillation of Bones Garbage Processing Gas Manufacture Glue Manufacture Explosives Manufacture/Storage Nitrocellulose Products, Manufacture of Rendering Plant Slaughterhouse Smelting Stockyard/Feeding Pen Swap Meet/Flea Market Tannery Unlawful Use Junkyard Note: See Chapter (Definitions) for definitions of these land use terms. F. Outdoor Display of Merchandise. Any outdoor display of merchandise shall be limited within the public ROW so that pedestrian access and travel is maintained, and the character of the streetscape is not compromised. Outdoor display of merchandise is subject to the following requirements: 1. Items displayed must be items sold within the business (sale of off-site merchandise is not permitted). 2. No more than 20% of the length of the business storefront may be used for displaying merchandise. 3. Merchandise may only be displayed when the business is open. 4. Merchandise shall be located so that it does not impede pedestrian access or mobility into the store, or along the streetscape. 5. Signage associated with the merchandise is not permitted. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

38 LAND USE TYPES Land Use Permissions Tables All permitted land uses are identified by required permit types, consistent with Table The land use permissions, as established by zone per Tables , , and at the end of this Chapter, shall be applicable to all existing and new uses, structures, and activities within the identified zone. Permitted Land Uses. Table identifies the permit types and City review references applicable to all zones. The land uses allowed by this Zoning Code in each zone are listed in Table , and indicated by the type of land use permit required for each use. Table General Land Use Permit Types and Processes Symbol P 2 Permit Requirement Permitted as a primary use subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code, subject to first obtaining a Code Compliance Certificate. Upper Floor Use. Permitted on the second story or above subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code, subject to first obtaining a Code Compliance Certificate. Procedure Section (A) A-U Accessory Use. Permitted as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use (B) T Temporary Use. Permitted as a temporary uses in conjunction with an administrative permit A-P Subject to review and approval of an Administrative Permit Review ; D Subject to review and approval of a Discretionary Permit Review CUP Conditionally permitted, subject to review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit ; X Use not permitted in the zone Note: Any land use authorized through a permit approval process identified in Table may also require design review, a building permit, and/or other permit(s) required by the South Gate Municipal Code. B. Permit and Approval Requirements. Prior to the establishment of any land use identified in the tables of this Chapter, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits in compliance with all applicable requirements of this Zoning Code. Chapter 11.51, Permits and Procedures, identifies the requirements of development proposals, and procedures and processing requirements for administrative and discretionary permit applications. C. Land Use Implementation. All permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall be implemented consistent with the purpose and character of the applicable zone, and shall limit the impacts of the use from adjacent properties. D. Additional Use Regulations. In addition to the regulations and development standards of the applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the specific use standards identified in the Additional Use Regulations column of the table. Refer to the referenced Section for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use. 26 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

39 LAND USE TYPES Table Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones LAND USE TYPE TV IF CC CDR1 CDR2 UN MS Additional Use Regulations RESIDENTIAL USES Accessory Structure A-U A-U A-U A-U A-U A-U A-U Child Day Care Facility, Small Family Home P P P P P P 2-P Child Day Care Facility, Large Family Home (A-P) P P P P P P 2-P Emergency Shelter (A-P) X X X X X X X Live/Work Unit (A-P) P P P P P P P 11.23; ; Mixed-Use (A-P) P P P P P P P 11.23; ; Multi-Family Residential (A-P) Single Room Occupancy Apartments (A--P) P P 2-P P P P 2-P X P X X X P X Supportive Housing (A-P)* P P CUP P P CUP X Transitional Housing (A-P)* P P CUP P P CUP 2-P Residential Care Facilities, Small P P 2-P P P P 2-P Residential Care Facilities, Large P P 2-P P P P (A-P) 2-P (A-P) RECREATION, EDUCATION, PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES , and consistent with the General Plan Housing Element , , Community Assembly CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Library/Gallery/Museum (A-P) P P P CUP P CUP CUP School (A-P) CUP P P CUP P P CUP College, Industrial Trades (D) X CUP X CUP CUP CUP X College, Non-Traditional Campus (A-P) CUP P CUP P P CUP 2-CUP College, Traditional Campus (D) X CUP CUP X CUP X X PARKS/PLAZAS/OPEN SPACE USES Outdoor Amphitheater (D) P P P X X X P Parks/Recreation Facility, Limited P P P P P P P Parks/Recreation Facility, Full (A-P) CUP P P P P P CUP Public/Community Garden (A-P)(1) P P P P P P P City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

40 LAND USE TYPES Table Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones LAND USE TYPE TV IF CC CDR1 CDR2 UN MS Additional Use Regulations CIVIC/INSTITUTIONAL USES Adult Day Care Center, General CUP CUP CUP P P P P Adult Day Care Center, Limited P P P P P P P Child Day Care Facility, Day Care Center(A-P) P P P P P P P Commercial Training Center X X X X P CUP X Hospital (D) P P CUP P CUP P X Institution (D) CUP P P P P P 2-P Funeral Home/Mortuary CUP CUP CUP P CUP P X PUBLIC / UTILITY / ENERGY USES Antenna/Communications Equipment, Stand Alone CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP X Accessory Attachment Antenna/Communications Equipment, Integrated into P P P P P P P Original Building Design Fire/Police Substation P P P P P P CUP Utility Metering/Distribution CUP CUP X X X X X Parking Facility CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Public or Private, Public/Government Building P P P P P P P Power Distribution Substation X CUP X CUP CUP X X Public Utility, Structure or Yard CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP X X Renewable Energy System, Building Mounted (A-P) P P P P P P P Renewable Energy System, Stand Alone Ground X CUP X X X X X Mounted (D) Transit Station/Stop P P P P P P P OFFICE / RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) USES Research & Development P P P P P X X Business Services, pedestrian oriented P P P P P P P (<6,000 s.f.) Business Support Services P P CUP CUP CUP P 2-P (<12,000 s.f.) Business Support Services P P CUP (2) CUP (2) CUP (2) P CUP (>12,000 s.f.) Medical Services, Clinic/Urgent Care CUP P(A-P) CUP CUP CUP X 2-CUP (3) Medical Services, Medical/Dental/Holistic P P 2-P P P P CUP Medical Services, Extended P P 2-P 2-P 2-P X X 28 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

41 LAND USE TYPES Table Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones LAND USE TYPE TV IF CC CDR1 CDR2 UN MS Care Office, Processing 2-P P 2-P 2-P 2-P 2-P 2-P Office, Professional/Admin P P P P P P P Office, Service P P P P P P P Additional Use Regulations ENTERTAINMENT/LODGING USES Banquet Facility/Catering P P CUP (2) CUP (2) CUP (2) X X Bed & Breakfast/Inn P X P P P X P Commercial Entertainment CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Commercial Recreation, Indoor P CUP CUP P P P CUP Commercial Recreation, Outdoor CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Hotel (D) P P P CUP CUP CUP CUP Live Entertainment CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Motel CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Theater P P P P P P CUP COMMERCIAL USES Adult-Oriented Establishments Alcohol Sales, As Part of a Restaurant (4) Alcohol Sales, As Part of a Bar/Tavern/Nightclub/ Lounge (4) Alcohol Sales, Off Sale/Minimart Alcohol Sales, Off Sale, As an Accessory Use to Retail Establishment Alcohol Sales, Off Sale, Large Retail X P X X X X X CUP (A-U) CUP (A-U) CUP (A-U) CUP (A-U) City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH CUP (A-U) CUP (A-U) CUP (A-U) X CUP X CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP (A-U) CUP (A-U) X X CUP (A-U) CUP (A-U) CUP (A-U) <5,000 s.f. CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP X CUP X CUP CUP CUP CUP Alcohol Sales/Liquor Store X CUP X CUP CUP CUP CUP Ambulance/Patrol/Dispatch Service (A-P) X P X 2-CUP 2-CUP X X Animal Sales and Services, Veterinary Hospitals CUP CUP X CUP CUP X X Animal Sales and Services, all other CUP P CUP P P X X Appliances/Furniture, Repair X P X P P CUP X ATM P P P P P P P Drive-through ATMs, see Drive- Through Service Check Cashing X X X CUP CUP X X Cyber Cafes (A-U) X X X X X X X

42 LAND USE TYPES Table Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones LAND USE TYPE TV IF CC CDR1 CDR2 UN MS Additional Use Regulations Drive-Through Service (D)(5)(6) CUP P CUP P P CUP CUP Dry Cleaning/Laundry, Agency P P P P P P P Dry Cleaning/Laundry, Plant X P X X X X X Food Market/Specialty Market P P P P P P P Gold, Semi-Precious, Precious Metal Buying X CUP X CUP CUP CUP CUP Stores E-cigarettes/Vapor/ Smoke Shops/Hookah X P X X P P X Massage Establishment X X X CUP CUP CUP X Merchandising Centers, Indoor Marijuana Dispensaries/Distribution Facility Motorcycle Parts/ Accessory Sales Neighborhood Market/Convenience Store Outdoor Dining/Seating (A) (7)(8) Outdoor Vending, Carts/Kiosks X P X X P X X X X X X X X X X P X P P P X P P P P P P P (14) P P P P P P P CUP (7, 8, 15) CUP (7, 8, 15) CUP (7, 8, 15) CUP (7, 8, 15) CUP (7,8, 15) CUP (7, 8, 15) CUP (7, 8, 15) Personal Services, General P P P P P P P Personal Services, Fitness/Health Facility P P P P P P P Personal Services, Fortune Palm & Card Reader X X X P P P P Personal Services, Instructional CUP P P P P P P Repair, Fix-it Shop/Footwear/Garments P P P P P P P Restaurant, Dine In and Take Out (without alcohol P P P P P P P sales)(15) Restaurant, Drive-Through (5) (6) X CUP (10) CUP Retail Sales, General P (9) P (10) P P P (12) P (13) P (14) Retail Sales, Large Format X P X X X X X CUP (11) CUP (12) CUP (13) ; ; (E) X ( 25,000 s.f.); (>25,000 s.f.) City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

43 LAND USE TYPES Table Allowed Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones LAND USE TYPE TV IF CC CDR1 CDR2 UN MS Retail Sales, Used/Pawn X X X CUP CUP Tattoo/Body Modification X X X P P P X CUP (13) X Additional Use Regulations RECYCLING FACILITIES (2) Chapter Mobile Recycling Unit CUP CUP X CUP CUP CUP X Reverse Vending Machines, Bulk (17) Reverse Vending Machines, Standard (17) Recycling/Collections Facilities, Small Recycling/Collections Facilities, Large P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) X CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP X X CUP X CUP CUP X X VEHICLE SALES/REPAIR USES (2) Vehicle Fueling Station (A-P) X CUP (10) CUP CUP CUP Vehicle Sales, New/Other/Used X CUP X CUP CUP X X Vehicle Rentals CUP X CUP CUP CUP X X Vehicle Services, Limited Repair X CUP X P P CUP X Vehicle Services, Repair/Storage X CUP X CUP CUP X X Vehicle Services, Washing/Detailing X CUP X CUP CUP CUP X Vehicle Parts Store X X X P P P X CUP (13) CUP INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING USES Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing CUP P X CUP CUP CUP X Digital arts, media, film, video, TV and radio X P X X X X X production Industrial Design Services P P P P P P P Light Manufacturing X P X X X X X Technical and Scientific Laboratories P P P CUP CUP X X Production of Experimental Products P P X X X X X Parcel Delivery Service X P X X X X X Warehousing X CUP (18) X X X X X City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

44 LAND USE TYPES Table (a) Footnotes for Allowable Land Uses, Urban Mixed Use Zones Notes: All land use types are subject to the applicable frontage type requirements and all other development, design, and operational standards of the applicable zone. See Table for zone abbreviations. See Table for the abbreviations for the general land use permit types and processes. s.f. = square feet (A) Administrative Plan Review required, see Section (Administrative Permits and Approvals). (D) Discretionary Plan Review required, see Section (Discretionary Permits and Approvals). (1) Community and Public Gardens should be allowed in Utility ROWs and subject to Administrative Permit on vacant lots as a temporary use only All land use types are subject to the applicable frontage type requirements and all other development, design, and operational standards of the applicable zone. (2) Allowed as a single-use in a building per the building frontage and design standards of the applicable zone. (3) Limited to second 2 nd story or behind ground floor street frontage use with minimum 30 foot depth from face of storefronts. (4) Subject to location conditions of Section (5) Drive-through lane and window shall not be adjacent to front or side street property line. (6) Land use may be conducted as an indoor/outdoor land use subject to the operating standards of Section (G) (Outdoor Activities and Storage). (7) Land use is by definition an outdoor use and shall be exempt from outdoor use screening requirements and the operating standards of Section (G) (Outdoor Activities and Storage). When adjacent to residential uses, a 6 foot wall is required for noise attenuation. (8) In compliance with all applicable right-of-way requirements. (9) New single-use retail buildings may be permitted per this Section and Chapter 22 Use Limitations per Zone. (10) See use limitations in Section (D) (IF Zone Use Limitations). (11) See Section (D) (CDR1 Zone Use Limitations). (12) See Section (D) (CDR2 Zone Use Limitations). (13) See use limitations in Section (D) (UN Zone Use Limitations). (14) See Section (D) (MS Zone Use Limitations). (15) Permitted in shopping centers one acre or larger. (16) Live music or entertain on a regular basis such as daily or weekly (not incidental) shall require a CUP. (17) Machines located inside stores shall be permitted uses. Machines located outside shall be subject to an Administrative Permit. Commodities drop off is prohibited for either use type. Machines shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a liquor store or a business that sells alcohol. (18) Limited to maximum building area of 15,000 sf and is not permitted along street frontage (would have to be a rear use). * Housing meeting this definition (see Chapter 11.60) shall be permitted, conditionally permitted, or not permitted, per the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, in the same zone. All standards and regulations of this Code governing the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, and in the same zone, shall apply. 32 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

45 LAND USE TYPES Table Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses ZONES LAND USE TYPE RC LI M2 M3 Additional Use Regulations RESIDENTIAL USES Emergency Shelter (A-P) X X(1) X X and Ordinance 2322 Mixed-Use CUP X X X 11.23; Live/Work Unit CUP CUP X X 11.23; ; ; Multi-Family Residential (2) CUP X X X /080; Supportive Housing* CUP P X X Transitional Housing* CUP P X X RECREATION, EDUCATION, PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES College, Industrial Trades (3) X CUP CUP CUP College, Non-Traditional Campus (D) CUP P X X College, Traditional Campus X CUP X X Community Assembly (3)(A-P) CUP CUP X X Library/Gallery/Museum (A-P) P P X X PARKS / PLAZAS / OPEN SPACE USES Outdoor Amphitheater (4) CUP X X X Parks/Recreation Facility, Limited (3) P CUP X X Parks/Recreation Facility, Full (3) P CUP X X Public/Community Garden (A-P) (3) P P P P CIVIC / INSTITUTIONAL USES Adult Day Care Center, General (3) CUP CUP X X Adult Day Care Center, Limited (3) CUP CUP X X Child Day Care Facility, Day Care Center, Stand Alone Facility (3) CUP X X X Commercial Training Center CUP CUP CUP CUP Hospitals (D) CUP CUP CUP CUP Institutions (D) CUP CUP CUP CUP Funeral Homes/Mortuary CUP P CUP CUP PUBLIC / UTILITY / ENERGY USES Antenna/Communication Facility CUP P P P Fire/Police Substation P P P P Parking Facility (3) CUP CUP P P Power Distribution Substation CUP P P P Public/Government Building P P P P Public Utility, Structure or Yard (3) CUP P P P Renewable Energy System, Building Mounted (A-P) Renewable Energy System, Stand Alone or Ground Mounted (D) Public or Commercial; A-U A-U A-U A-U X CUP CUP CUP Transit Station/Stop (3) P P P P Utility Metering/Distribution CUP CUP CUP CUP City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

46 LAND USE TYPES Table Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses ZONES LAND USE TYPE RC LI M2 M3 Additional Use Regulations OFFICE/RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) USES Business Support Services P P P P (A-U) Any size Business Services, pedestrian oriented P P X X (<6,000 s.f.) Medical Services, Clinic CUP P CUP CUP Medical Services, Medical/Dental/Holistic CUP P X X Research & Development P P P P Office, Processing P P A-U A-U Office, Professional/Admin P P A-U A-U Office, Service P P A-U A-U ENTERTAINMENT/LODGING USES Banquet Facility/Catering CUP P P X Commercial Entertainment CUP CUP CUP CUP Commercial Recreation, Indoor P P P P Commercial Recreation, Outdoor (3) CUP CUP P P Hotel (D) CUP CUP CUP CUP Live Entertainment CUP CUP CUP CUP Motel (D) CUP CUP CUP CUP Theater CUP CUP CUP CUP COMMERCIAL USES Adult-Oriented Establishments X X P P Alcohol Sales, As Part of a Restaurant (5) CUP CUP CUP CUP Alcohol Sales, As Part of a Bar/Tavern/Nightclub Alcohol Sales, Off Sale/Mini-mart Alcohol Sales, Off Sale, as an Accessory Use to Retail Establishment CUP X X X CUP (A-U) CUP (A-U) 34 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 X X <5,000 s.f. CUP X X X Alcohol Sales, Off Sale Large Retail CUP CUP CUP CUP Alcohol Sales/Liquor Store CUP X X X Ambulance/Patrol/Dispatch Service (6) X P P P Animal Sales and Services P P P P Animal Sales and Services, Veterinary Hospitals CUP P P P Animal Shelters X P X X ATM P P P P Brew Pub CUP CUP X X Drive-Through Service (7) P P P P Dry Cleaning/Laundry, Agency P P P P Dry Cleaning/Laundry, Plant X P P P E-cigarettes/Vapor/ Smoke Shops/Hookah P X X X Drive-through ATMS regulated under Drive-Through Service land use

47 LAND USE TYPES Table Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses ZONES LAND USE TYPE RC LI M2 M3 Additional Use Regulations Food Market/Specialty Market P P P P Gold, Semi-Precious, Precious Metal Buying Stores Marijuana Dispensaries/Distribution Facility CUP CUP X X X X X X Merchandising Centers CUP CUP X X Nursery (Plant Cultivation) X P P P Organic Fertilizer Manufacturer (9) X CUP CUP CUP Outdoor Dining/Seating (4) P P P P Outdoor Vending, Kiosks/Carts(4) CUP CUP P P Personal Services, General P P X X Personal Services, Fitness/Health Facility P P X X Personal Services, Fortune Telling, Palm & Card Reader X X X X Personal Services, Instructional P P X X Repair, Fix-it Shop/Footwear/Garments X P P P Repair, Appliances/Furniture (3) X P P P ; ; (E) Restaurant, Dine In and Take Out P P P P Restaurant, Drive-Through (7) P (8) CUP P P Retail Sales, General P (8) P P P Retail Sales, Large Format P P P P Retail Sales, Used/Pawn X X X X Stables, Equestrian, Commercial/Private X X CUP X Tattoo/Body and Art/Piercing X X X X Winery (D) X CUP CUP CUP RECYCLING FACILITIES Mobile Recycling Unit CUP CUP P (A-U) P (A-U) Reverse Vending Machines, Bulk (9) CUP CUP P (A-U) P (A-U) Reverse Vending Machines, Standard (9) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) P (A-U) Recycling/Collections Facilities, Small CUP CUP P (A-U) P (A-U) Recycling/Collections Facilities, Large X CUP CUP CUP Recycling Processing Facilities, Light/Heavy VEHICLE SALES/REPAIR USES X CUP CUP CUP /110 Vehicle Fueling Station (A-P) P (8) P P CUP Vehicle Sales, New CUP P P CUP Vehicle Sales, Other X CUP CUP CUP Vehicle Sales, Used CUP CUP CUP CUP Vehicle Rentals X P P X Vehicle Services, Limited Repair (3) X P X X Vehicle Services, Repair/Storage (3) X X P P City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

48 LAND USE TYPES Table Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses ZONES LAND USE TYPE RC LI M2 M3 Additional Use Regulations Vehicle Services, Washing/Detailing CUP CUP CUP CUP Vehicle Parts Store P P CUP CUP Vehicle Towing / Impounding X X P P INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING USES Aircraft/Missile Factory X X P P Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing (3) P P P P Assembly/Bottling/Distribution Plant X X P P Light Manufacturing X P P P Auction X CUP P P Boat Building (3) X X P P Bookbinding X P P P Building Materials Storage Yard (A-P) (3) X(10) X P P Caretaker Unit X P P P J(8) Concrete or cement manufacturing X X CUP CUP Contractor Office and Services, Full X X P P Contractor Office and Services, Limited X P P P Digital arts, media, film, video, TV and radio production Drop Forge, Drop Hammer, Industrial Press Electrical Generating Plant/Peaker Plants (D) X P P P X X CUP P X CUP P P Food/Creamery Manufacture X CUP P P Food Processing X P P P Foundry, Ferrous and Nonferrous X X P P Freight Classification Yard (D) X X P P Grinding Shops, Milling X P P P General Manufacturing/Assembly X P P P Industrial Design Services P P P X Horticultural Services X P P P Liquefied Petroleum Gas X X CUP CUP Machine Shop, Limited X CUP P P Machine Shop, Full X CUP P P Manufacturing, Light X P P P Manufacturing, Liquids/Chemical/Mineral X X P P Manufacturing, Fabrication/Welding X X P P Mini-warehousing X X CUP CUP Outdoor Advertising Display CUP CUP CUP P Parcel Delivery Service X X CUP CUP Parking, Fleets X P P P Petroleum Products/Wholesale Storage of Petroleum X X P P 36 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

49 LAND USE TYPES Table Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses ZONES LAND USE TYPE RC LI M2 M3 Additional Use Regulations Power Distribution Substations X CUP CUP CUP Production of Experimental Products X X CUP CUP Pumping Plant/Pipe Line Booster X X P P Punch Press X X P P Storage Facilities X CUP CUP P Transit/Transportation Equipment Storage X X CUP CUP Technical/Scientific Laboratories CUP CUP A-U A-U Truck Repair and Overhauling (3) X X CUP CUP Truck Storage/Terminal (D) X X CUP CUP Warehousing (11) X CUP CUP CUP Wholesale, Processing/ Distribution X X CUP CUP Table (a) Footnotes Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses Notes: All land use types are subject to the development, design, and operational standards of the applicable zone. See Table for zone abbreviations. See Table for the abbreviations for the general land use permit types and processes. (A) Administrative Plan Review required, see Section (Administrative Permits and Approvals). (D) Discretionary Plan Review required, see Section (Discretionary Permits and Approvals). (1) Emergency Shelters are permitted in the Light Industrial Overlay Zone as identified on the Zoning and Overlay Zone Maps (2) See Figure for areas where residential dwellings are permitted as part of mixed-use projects; see Section (C) (Residential Permitted Areas). (3) Land use may be conducted as an indoor/outdoor land use subject to the operating standards of Section (I) (Outdoor Activities and Storage). (4) Land use is by definition an outdoor use and shall be exempt from outdoor use screening requirements and the operating standards of Section (I) (Outdoor Activities and Storage). Shall be located and operated in compliance with all applicable right-of-way requirements. (5) Alcohol sales allowed if on-site with a dine-in restaurant per Chapter (Alcohol Beverage Sales). (6) Outdoor staging, storage, or repair of vehicles not allowed within 60 feet of primary frontage/front property line. (7) Drive-through lane and window shall not be adjacent to front or side street property line. (8) See section (B) for use limitation locational restrictions. (9) Machines located inside stores shall be permitted uses. Machines located outside shall be subject to an Administrative Permit. Commodities drop off is prohibited for either use type. Machines shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a liquor store or a business that sells alcohol. (10) Building materials storage yard shall be a permitted use at the property located at 5860 Firestone Boulevard. (11) Limited to maximum building area of 15,000 sf and is not permitted along street frontage (would have to be a rear use). * Housing meeting this definition shall be permitted, conditionally permitted, or not permitted, per the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, in the same zone. All standards and regulations of this Code governing the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, and in the same zone, shall apply. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

50 LAND USE TYPES Table Residential Neighborhood Zone Allowed Land Uses ZONES LAND USE TYPE (1) NL NM MH CV OS RESIDENTIAL USES Accessory Structures P P P P P Child Day Care Facility, Small Family Home P P P X X Child Day Care Facility, Large Family Home P P P X X Cottage Food Operation P P P X X Duplex/Two-Family Residential P P P X X Greenhouse P P X X CUP Live/Work Unit P P X X X Additional Use Regulations 11.23; ; Mobile Home/Mobile Home Park (A-P) P P P X X Multi-Family Residential (A-P) X P X X X /080; Personal Property Sales T T T T X SGMC Chapter 2.52 Residential Care Facilities, Small P P X X X Residential Care Facilities, Large X P X X X Single Family Residential P P X X X Single Room Occupancy Apartments (A-P) X P X X X Second Dwelling Unit (A-P) P X X X X Senior/Age-Restricted Dwelling (A-P) P P P X X Supportive Housing* P P P X X Transitional Housing * P P P X X RECREATION, EDUCATION, PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES College, Non-Traditional Campus X X X P X College, Traditional Campus X X X CUP X Community Assembly (A-P) X X CUP CUP X Library/Gallery/Museum (A-P) X X X P X School P P X P X PARKS/PLAZAS/OPEN SPACE USES Outdoor Amphitheater (A-P) X X X P P Parks/Recreation Facility, Limited P P P P P Parks/Recreation Facility, Full X X X P P Public Garden P P P P P CIVIC/INSTITUTIONAL USES Adult Day Care Center, General X X X CUP X Adult Day Care Center, Limited P P P CUP X Child Day Care Facility, Day Care Center, Stand Alone Facility CUP CUP X CUP X and consistent with the Housing Element City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

51 LAND USE TYPES Table Residential Neighborhood Zone Allowed Land Uses ZONES LAND USE TYPE (1) NL NM MH CV OS Hospital (D) X X X CUP X Institutions (D) X X X CUP X PUBLIC / UTILITY / ENERGY USES Communications Equipment CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Fire/Police Station/Substation CUP CUP CUP P X Additional Use Regulations Parking Facility X CUP X P P Public or Commercial Public/Government Building X X X P X Power Distribution Substation CUP CUP CUP X X Public Utility, Structure or Yard X X X CUP CUP Renewable Energy System, Building Mounted (A-P) Renewable Energy System, Stand Alone Ground Mounted (D) P P P P P CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Transit Station/Stop P P P P P Utility Metering/Distribution X X CUP CUP CUP COMMERCIAL USES Open Field Growing P P X X CUP Personal Services, Fitness/Health Facility X X X P X Stables, Equestrian, Commercial/Private (1) X CUP X X X RECYCLING FACILITIES Mobile Recycling Unit X X X CUP CUP Recycling/Collections Facilities, Small X X X CUP X Notes: All land use types are subject to the applicable frontage type requirements and all other development, design, and operational standards of the applicable zone. See Table for zone abbreviations. See Table for the abbreviations for the general land use permit types and processes. (A) Administrative Plan Review required, see Section (Administrative Permits and Approvals). (D) Discretionary Plan Review required, see Section (Discretionary Permits and Approvals). (1) See Section for Use Zone Limitations for this use. * Housing meeting this definition shall be permitted, conditionally permitted, or not permitted, per the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, in the same zone. All standards and regulations of this Code governing the regulation of other residential dwellings of the same type, and in the same zone, shall apply. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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53 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES CHAPTER Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Purpose and Intent Applicability Notes Civic Center Zone Transit Village Zone Industrial Flex Zone Corridor 1 Zone Corridor 2 Zone Urban Neighborhood Zone Main Street Zone City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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55 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Section Purpose and Intent The Urban Mixed-Use Zones are organized as form-based districts, each focusing on a specifi c character intent. These zones are applied to the major corridors, thoroughfares, and districts of South Gate, areas that heavily contribute to the overall character of the City. This section includes standards and guidelines that are calibrated to create mixed-use urban environments suitable for pedestrian activity, automotive access, and increased business opportunities. These standards and guidelines address building form and relationship to the street. The combination of urban standards, building form, building design standards, and frontage type should generate a varied and engaging architectural street frontage. Consideration of these standards shall be equally important to the permitted land use in each zone. Section Applicability The standards of this chapter shall be applicable to all development, redevelopment, expansions, and modifi cations of buildings and uses within the Urban Mixed-Use Zones. Section Notes The following notes apply to all Urban Mixed-Use Zones: A. All standards, dimensions, and requirements identifi ed within the Development Standards tables of this section shall be requirements that are applicable to that zone. Guidelines that incorporate "should" indicate that the standard is not mandatory, but is strongly recommended. B. Per Section , all standards, dimensions, and requirements of this Code are minimum requirements unless otherwise noted. 1. Setbacks shall be measured from the property line (PL). 2. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean story. C. See Section for buffer setback requirements between residential and industrial uses. D. See Section for Density Bonus Program, and for Density Bonus for Affordable Housing. E. To provide for fl exibility in development and to promote innovative design, administrative modifi cations to the standards of this table are permitted subject to Section (Administrative Modifi cations). F. All major nonresidential development projects shall be required to implement trip reduction measures. See Section (Trip Reduction Measures) for standards. G. The following chapters and sections include additional requirements and standards applicable to all development in the Urban Mixed-Use Zones: 1. Chapter (Development and Design Standards and Guidelines), including but not limited to: Section : Achieving Pedestrian/Human-Scaled Development Section : Open Space Requirements Section : General Building Design Guidelines Section : Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses Section : Guidelines for Building Frontage Types 2. Chapter (General Property Standards) 3. Chapter (Parking Standards) for parking ratios and design standards City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

56 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Civic Center Zone (CC) Table CC Development Standards Density Minimum 21 du/acre Maximum 30 du/acre Maximum w/ Bonus 40 du/acre Height Maximum 3 stories; 40 ft. Maximum w/ Bonus 5 stories; 60 ft. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum 1.5 Maximum w/ Bonus 2.0 Building and Parking Setbacks Primary Frontage Side Street Interior PL Alley PL LI / M2 / M3 PL Frontage Types Gallery Shopfront Forecourt Terrace / Stoop Porch Front Yard 0 ft. to 20 ft. Note 65% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback and build to the property line, and the remaining building facade may be set back up to 20 feet. 0 ft. to 10 ft. Note: 65% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback and build to the property line, and the remaining building facade may be set back up to 10 feet. 10 ft. 5 ft. Buffer required (See ) Allowable Allowable Allowable Allowable Prohibited Allowable The Civic Center (CC) Zone is intended to solidify the area along California Avenue at the intersection of Firestone Boulevard as the major focal point and civic heart for the South Gate community. This zone promotes civic and institutional uses as the primary attraction, blended with community-oriented retail, business services, lodging, and housing. A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized by ground fl oor civic, offi ce, and commercial uses at the sidewalk or set-back behind community open space. Housing may occur in upper fl oors or in portions of building(s) not adjacent to the California Avenue streetscape. B. Building Form. Buildings should be varied in size, forming a streetwall of 3, and bonus allowances up to 5 stories. Table CC (Development Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, building height, fl oor area ratio (FAR), and setbacks. C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table CC (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are encouraged within the CC Zone. Additionally, the following active use requirements apply: 1. Approximately 80% of all building frontage along primary streets, or facing public open space or plazas, should incorporate ground-fl oor retail, civic uses, and active pedestrian-oriented uses. 2. Ground-fl oor retail is encouraged along secondary side streets and on corners intersecting with primary streets. 3. For additional requirements, see Section (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). D. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and comfortable, with wide sidewalks in support of pedestrian activities. Street trees should be of the types that provide shade while allowing views of ground-fl oor businesses. Planting should be focused in individual or groups of containers/pots, recognizing the high pedestrian nature of the streetscape. E. Parking. Parking should be provided through a combination of on-street customer spaces, park-once/public parking, and off-street residential spaces behind buildings. Parking along Firestone Boulevard should be off-peak and parallel in confi guration. F. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. Development of the California Corridor should be coordinated with the redevelopment of the Civic Center District to ensure a compatible design and character for the corridor. 2. See Section (Park-Once/Parking Districts) for details related to the park-once area and adjacent Southern Pacifi c Railroad District. 3. See Chapter for Corridor Transition Overlay details. 44 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

57 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Figure : Zoning Location Map for the Civic Center (CC) Zone Examples describing range of intended physical character are shown at left, and described below: 2 1. Civic buildings provide community identity through their design and variety of public functions. 2 & 3. Civic buildings offer opportunities for public space of varying sizes, combining landscape and hardscape. 1 3 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

58 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Transit Village Zone (TV) Table TV Development Standards Density Minimum 30 du/acre Maximum 75 du/acre Maximum w/ Bonus 120 du/acre Height Maximum 8 stories; 90 ft. Maximum w/ Bonus 10 stories; 110 ft. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum 2.50 Maximum w/ Bonus 3.00 Building and Parking Setbacks Primary Frontage, Side Street PL Interior PL Alley PL LI / M2 / M3 PL Frontage Types Gallery Shopfront Forecourt Terrace / Stoop Porch Front Yard 46 0 ft. to 10 ft. Note 65% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback and build to the property line, and the remaining building facade may be set back up to 10 feet. 0 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to existing single-family residential. 3 ft. Buffer required (See ) Prohibited Allowable Allowable Allowable Prohibited Allowable The Transit Village (TV) Zone is applied to areas in close proximity of an existing or planned transit station. The TV Zone is intended as a transit-oriented mixeduse district combining housing with retail, offi ce, civic uses, entertainment, and employment. The TV Zone provides for vertical and horizontal mixed-use development, blended with high-density transit-proximate housing in a vibrant urban setting. A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized by ground fl oor commercial/service uses at the sidewalk, with provision for public, common, and private open space features. Nearer the transit station, housing should be located in upper fl oors or in portions of buildings not adjacent to the streetscape. Farther from the station, housing may be on the ground fl oor. B. Building Form. Buildings should be mixed- or single-use, forming a streetwall of 2 to 4 stories, with upper volumes of up to 8 stories, and bonus allowances for up to 10 stories. Table TV (Development Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, building height, FAR, and setbacks. C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table TV (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are encouraged within the TV Zone. Additionally, the following active use requirements apply: 1. Approximately 80% of all building frontage along primary streets or facing public open space or plazas should incorporate ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses. 2. Ground-fl oor retail is encouraged along secondary side streets and on corners intersecting with primary streets. 3. The Firestone & Atlantic Gateway Special Treatment Area, at the corner of Firestone Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, should be emphasized as a pedestrian-oriented intersection. 4. For additional requirements, see Section (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). D. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and comfortable, with wide sidewalks in support of pedestrian activity and canopy trees for shade. Planting should be focused in individual or groups of containers/pots, recognizing the high pedestrian nature of the streetscape. Planting farther from a transit station should be more landscape-oriented, with tree planting strips between the curb and sidewalk and front yard landscaping. E. Parking. Non-residential parking near a transit station should be provided through a combination of on-street customer spaces (parallel and/or diagonal) and park-once/public parking. Residential parking near a transit station should be behind or within buildings and on the site of the associated dwellings. Non-residential parking farther from a transit station should be provided by on-street customer spaces (parallel and/or diagonal). Residential parking farther from a transit station should be behind or within buildings and on the site of the associated dwellings. F. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. See Section (Park-Once/Parking Districts) for details related to the park-once area and adjacent Southern Pacifi c Railroad District. 2. See Chapter for Corridor Transition Overlay details. MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

59 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Figure : Zoning Location Map for the Transit Village (TV) Zone Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left and described below: Residential and mixed-use buildings provide a variety of housing choices around transit. 2 & 3. Mixed-use streets provide concentrated neighborhood services for residents and visitors, expanding the role of transit for the area. 4. Housing choices include townhouses that provide density for transit effi ciency and a change in scale. 3 4 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

60 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Industrial Flex Zone (IF) Table IF Development Standards Density Minimum n/a Maximum 75 du/acre Maximum w/ Bonus 85 du/acre Height Maximum 5 stories; 55 ft. Maximum w/ Bonus 8 stories; 90 ft. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum 2.00 Maximum w/ Bonus 2.50 Building and Parking Setbacks Primary Frontage, Side Street PL Interior PL Alley PL LI / M2 / M3 PL Frontage Types Gallery Shopfront Forecourt Terrace / Stoop Porch Front Yard 0 ft. to 10 ft. Note 65% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback and build to the property line, and the remaining building facade may be set back up to 10 feet. 0 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to existing single-family residential. 3 ft. Buffer required (See ) Prohibited Allowable Prohibited Allowable Prohibited Allowable The purpose of the Industrial Flex (IF) Zone is to continue the industrial jobbase in the area, while allowing fl exibility to incorporate a mix of uses and job options, supporting innovative industry and living options in close proximity to transit, existing employment centers, and major corridors. A. Physical Character. The physical environment should incorporate light industrial development, research and development (R&D) integrated with offi ce, and local- and regional-serving commercial. Development within this zone shall address transitions between uses as well as building forms. Along major corridors, including Firestone Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development should incorporate active ground-fl oor uses, with residential above or behind where feasible. B. Building Form. Buildings should be located near the sidewalk or confi gured around open space. Along major corridors, including Firestone Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, buildings should be varied in size, forming a streetwall of up to 5 stories, with bonus allowances for up to 8 stories. Table IF (Development Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, building height, FAR, and setbacks. C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table IF (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are encouraged within the IF Zone. Additionally, the following active use requirements apply: 1. Along major corridors, including the Firestone Pedestrian Frontage Overlay, along Firestone Boulevard, and along Atlantic Avenue, approximately 60% of the building frontage should incorporate active pedestrian-oriented uses, including ground-fl oor retail, service-oriented businesses uses, restaurants, cafés, outdoor seating, and other uses that generate walk-in clientele. 2. The Firestone & Otis Mixed-Use Special Treatment Area, at the corner of Firestone Boulevard and Otis Street, should be emphasized as a pedestrian-oriented intersection. Additionally, the Otis Street corridor should be emphasized as a pedestrian and bicycle-oriented street. 3. For additional requirements, see Section (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). D. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and comfortable, with wide sidewalks in support of pedestrian activity. Street trees should be of the types that provide shade while allowing views of the ground-fl oor businesses. Planting should be focused in planting strips or narrow parkways, in large tree wells, or in individual or groups of containers/pots, recognizing the high pedestrian nature of the streetscape. Additionally, the intersection of Firestone Boulevard and I-710, and Firestone Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, should be designed as gateways. E. Parking. Parking should be through a combination of on-street customer spaces and off-street residential and customer spaces behind or within buildings. F. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. See Chapter for Corridor Transition Overlay details, and Chapter for Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay details. 48 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

61 Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay: See for requirements Firestone & Otis Mixed-Use Special Treatment Area C (2) URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Firestone Pedestrian Frontage Overlay See C, for building frontage and active use requirements along Firestone Boulevard. Figure : Zoning Location Map for the Industrial Flex (IF) Zone Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left, and described below: Offi ce, R&D, and light industrial/fl ex uses can incorporate a multi-story approach to development along urban, walkable streets. 3. Live/work uses may incorporate alternating shopfronts and patios along the ground fl oor to add interest to the pedestrian realm. 4. Multi-story, mixed-use buildings can combine offi ce and R&D, or offi ce and residential uses, over ground fl oor retail. The design of these buildings may incorporate a unique industrial facade that adds character to the district and reinforces its history. 3 4 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

62 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Corridor 1 Zone (CDR1) Table CDR1 Development Standards Density Minimum 21 du/acre Maximum 75 du/acre Maximum w/ Bonus 85 du/acre Height Maximum 6 stories; 75 ft. Maximum w/ Bonus 8 stories; 90 ft. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum 2.00 Maximum w/ Bonus 2.50 Building and Parking Setbacks Primary Frontage, Side Street PL Interior PL Alley PL LI / M2 / M3 PL Frontage Types Gallery Shopfront Forecourt Terrace / Stoop Porch Front Yard 0 ft. to 10 ft. Note 50% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback and build to the property line, and the remaining building facade may be set back up to 10 feet. 0 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to existing single-family residential. 3 ft. Buffer required (See ) Allowable Allowable Allowable Allowable Prohibited Allowable The Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone is intended for major vehicular and commercial corridors to provide for a variety of corridor-related and community-serving uses, with a high-density housing component. All buildings and uses shall contribute to shaping the urban streetscape. A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized by ground-fl oor offi ce and commercial uses, with offi ce or housing above. B. Building Form. Buildings should be varied in size and are permitted as mixed-use or single-use. Buildings should be located at or near the sidewalk, occupying at least half of the frontage. Buildings may form a streetwall of up to 6 stories, with bonus allowances for up to 8 stories. Building form shall be compatible with adjacent neighborhoods by orienting upper volumes away from neighborhoods and toward the corridor and important street intersections. Table CDR1 (Development Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, building height, FAR, and setbacks. C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table CDR1 (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are encouraged within the CDR1 zone. Additionally, the following active use requirements apply: 1. Approximately 60% of all building frontage along primary streets should incorporate ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses. 2. Ground-fl oor retail is encouraged along secondary side streets and on corners intersecting with primary streets. 3. For additional requirements, see Section (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). D. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and comfortable, with wide sidewalks in support of pedestrian activity. Street trees should be of the types that provide shade while allowing views of the ground-fl oor businesses. Planting should be focused in planting strips or narrow parkways, in large tree wells, or in individual or groups of containers/pots, recognizing the high pedestrian nature of the streetscape. E. Parking. Parking should be through a combination of on-street customer spaces and off-street residential and customer spaces behind or within buildings. F. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. See Chapter for Corridor Transition Overlay details. 50 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

63 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Figure : Zoning Location Map for the Corridor 1 (CDR1) Zone Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left, and described below: Buildings may form an urban streetwall of up to 6 stories, with bonus allowances of up to 8 stories. 2. Building entries are pedestrianoriented, opening to the sidewalk. 3. Ground-fl oor retail is encouraged at primary streets and street corners. 4. Buildings may incorporate porches, stoops, and terraces, which enliven the pedestrian realm. 3 4 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

64 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Corridor 2 Zone (CDR2) Table CDR2 Development Standards Density Minimum 21 du/acre Maximum 32 du/acre Maximum w/ Bonus 85 du/acre Height Maximum 4 stories; 50 ft. Maximum w/ Bonus 5 stories; 60 ft. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum 1.50 Maximum w/ Bonus 2.00 Building and Parking Setbacks 0 ft. to 10 ft. Note 65% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback Primary Frontage PL and build to the property line, and the remaining building facade may be set back up to 10 feet. 0 ft. to 10 ft. Note 50% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback Side Street PL and build to the property line, and the remaining building facade may be set back up to 10 feet. 0 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to Interior PL existing single-family residential. Alley PL 3 ft. LI / M2 / M3 PL Buffer required (See ) Frontage Types Gallery Prohibited Shopfront Allowable Forecourt Allowable Terrace / Stoop Allowable Porch Prohibited Front Yard Allowable The Corridor 2 (CDR 2) Zone is applied to secondary corridors such as Imperial Highway and Long Beach Boulevard to provide for a variety of housing choices and corridor-related neighborhood-serving uses. A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized by ground-fl oor offi ce and commercial uses, with offi ce or housing above. B. Building Form. Buildings should be varied in size and of a generally smaller scale than in the Corridor 1 Zone. Buildings are permitted as mixed-use or single-use, and shall be designed to generate a pedestrianoriented streetscape for all uses. Buildings are at or near the sidewalk and occupy at least half of the frontage while providing convenient offstreet parking for corridor-related uses. Buildings should form a streetwall of up to 4 stories, with bonus allowances for up to 5 stories. Upper volumes shall be oriented away from neighborhoods and toward the corridor, and are encouraged to address important street intersections. Table CDR2 (Development Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, building height, FAR, and setbacks. C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table CDR2 (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are encouraged within the CDR 2 Zone. Additionally, the following active use requirements apply: 1. Approximately 40% of all building frontage along primary streets should incorporate ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses. 2. Ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses are also highly encouraged at street corners. 3. For additional requirements, see Section (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). D. Use Limitations. Single-use stand alone retail is discouraged in the following area: 1. Along Long Beach Boulevard, between Independence Avenue and Indiana Avenue. E. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and comfortable, with wide sidewalks in support of pedestrian activity and outdoor dining and to provide a physical transition between the traffi c and the adjacent buildings. Street trees should be primarily canopy tree species to provide shade for pedestrians and ground-fl oor activity. F. Parking. Parking should be through a combination of on-street customer spaces and off-street residential spaces behind or along the side of buildings. Parking along Imperial Highway and Long Beach Boulevard should be off-peak and parallel in confi guration. G. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. See Chapter for Corridor Transition Overlay details. 52 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

65 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Figure : Zoning Location Map for the Corridor 2 (CDR2) Zone Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left, and described below: 2 1 & 2. Residential buildings consisting of a variety of housing choices line corridors, along with retail and mixed-use buildings. 3. Commercial buildings shape the streetscape while enjoying high visibility and convenient surface parking at the rear of the lot. 1 3 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

66 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Urban Neighborhood Zone (UN) Table UN Development Standards Density Minimum n/a Maximum 40 du/acre Maximum w/ Bonus 85 du/acre Height Maximum 5 stories; 60 ft. Maximum w/ Bonus 8 stories; 85 ft. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum 1.75 Maximum w/ Bonus 3.00 Building and Parking Setbacks Primary Frontage PL 10 ft. Side Street PL 10 ft. 0 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to Interior PL existing single-family residential. Alley PL 3 ft. LI / M2 / M3 PL Frontage Types Gallery Shopfront Forecourt Terrace / Stoop Porch Front Yard Buffer required (See ) Prohibited Allowable Allowable Allowable Allowable Allowable The Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone is intended for areas adjacent to or surrounding major community corridors to provide retail and services uses in a more automotive-oriented setting and to provide buildings that transition to adjacent established neighborhoods. The UN Zone promotes the blending of housing, retail and services, offi ce, and civic uses. A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized by medium- to high-density housing, occasionally accented by neighborhood-serving retail, offi ce, and restaurants. Urban, pedestrianoriented townhomes and rowhomes are envisioned along Long Beach Boulevard, between Santa Ana Street and Independence Avenue. Due to the proximity to and visibility from the I-710, single-use retail is encouraged along UN parcels in the area of Atlantic Avenue and Imperial Boulevard. B. Building Form. Buildings should be near the sidewalk or setback behind landscaped front yards. Buildings should be varied in size, mixedor single-use, forming an urban streetwall of up to 5 stories, with bonus allowances for up to 8 stories. Table UN (Development Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, building height, FAR, and setbacks. C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table UN (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are encouraged within the UN Zone. Additionally, the following active use requirements apply: 1. Approximately 60% of all building frontage along primary streets or facing public open space or plazas should incorporate ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses. 2. Ground-fl oor retail is encouraged along secondary side streets and on corners intersecting with primary streets. 3. For additional requirements, see Section (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). D. Use Limitations. Single-use stand alone retail is discouraged in the following areas: 1. The area bounded by Firestone Boulevard on the north, South Atlantic Avenue on the west, Branyon Avenue on the south, and the property alleys at the rear. 2. Along Long Beach Boulevard, between Firestone Boulevard and Indiana Avenue. 3. At the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. E. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and comfortable, with either tree planters and sidewalks or wide sidewalks with trees in treewells to support pedestrian activity and occasional outdoor dining, and to establish a distinct residential character. F. Parking. Parking should be through a combination of on-street customer spaces and off-street residential and customer spaces behind or within buildings. G. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. See Chapter for Corridor Transition Overlay details. 54 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

67 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Figure : Zoning Location Map for the Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zone 1 3 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015 Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left and described below: 1. A variety of storefronts with direct access to the sidewalk makes the streetscape more walkable and an amenity associated with the building. 2. Mixed-use buildings provide an active ground floor, especially at corners where visibility is highest and access easiest Upper-story stepbacks can provide opportunities for variations in buildings massing to provide balconies, patios, and shade elements. 4. Housing comes in a variety of forms, provided that it positively shapes the streetscape and gives identity to its occupants. 4 55

68 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Main Street Zone (MS) Table MS Development Standards Density Minimum n/a Maximum 40 du/acre Maximum w/ Bonus n/a Height Maximum 3 stories; 40 ft. Maximum w/ Bonus n/a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum 1.50 Maximum w/ Bonus n/a Building and Parking Setbacks 0 ft. to 5 ft. Note 65% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback Primary Frontage and build to the property line, and the remaining building facade may be set back up to 5 feet. 0 ft. to 5 ft. Note 50% of the building shall include a 0 ft. setback Side Street and build to the property line, and the remaining building facade may be set back up to 5 feet. Interior PL 0 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to existing single-family residential. Alley PL 3 ft. LI / M2 / M3 PL Buffer required (See ) Frontage Types Gallery Shopfront Forecourt Terrace / Stoop Porch Front Yard Allowable Allowable Allowable Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited The Main Street (MS) Zone is intended to promote and reinforce the continued development of pedestrian-oriented main streets. This mixed-use zone includes a variety of uses in a setting scaled for pedestrian visitors and local shoppers. Building and site design shall promote viable access for pedestrians and vehicles equally. A. Physical Character. The physical environment should be characterized by ground-fl oor retail with offi ce and residential above. Urban, pedestrianoriented townhomes and rowhomes are also envisioned along State Street, north of Independence Avenue, along California Avenue, and in the MS area located between Century Boulevard and Tecumseh Avenue. B. Building Form. Buildings should be pedestrian-scaled, ranging from 1 to 3 stories. Massing should be next to the sidewalk. Table MS (Development Standards) identifi es applicable requirements for density, building height, FAR, and setbacks. C. Building Frontage and Active Use Requirements. Table MS (Development Standards) identifi es building frontage types that are encouraged within the MS Zone. Additionally, the following active use requirements apply: 1. Approximately 80% of all building frontage along State Street should incorporate ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses. 2. Ground-fl oor retail should be particularly emphasized in existing main street areas. 3. In other areas, ground-fl oor retail and active pedestrian-oriented uses are encouraged for 40% of all primary street frontage, and at street corners. 4. For additional requirements, see Section (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses). D. Use Limitations. Single-use stand alone retail is prohibited in the following areas: 1. State Street, between Southern Avenue and Missouri Avenue. 2. California Avenue. 3. Long Beach Boulevard, between Independence Boulevard and Indiana Avenue. 4. See Table for additional restrictions. E. Streetscape/Public Realm. Streetscapes should be urban and comfortable, with wide sidewalks that support pedestrian activity. Street trees should be of the types that provide shade while allowing views of the ground-fl oor businesses. Planting should be focused in large tree wells or in individual or groups of containers/pots, recognizing the high pedestrian nature of the streetscape. Sidewalks should be wide enough to allow a comfortable pedestrian setting and street trees. F. Parking. Parking should be through a combination of on-street customer spaces and off-street residential and customer spaces behind or within buildings. G. Special Requirements and Applicable Overlays. 1. Development of the California Corridor should be coordinated with the redevelopment of the Civic Center District to ensure a compatible design and character for the corridor. 2. See Chapter for Corridor Transition Overlay details. 56 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

69 URBAN MIXED-USE ZONES Figure : Zoning Location Map for the Main Street (MS) Zone Examples describing the range of intended physical character are shown at left and described below: 1 1. Buildings are built to the sidewalk with attractive storefonts, and contribute a unique architectural character that distinguishes the corridor as a shopping "main street." 2. Mixed-use development may incorporate restaurants, theaters, 2 and retail, as well as expanded sidewalks and plaza areas with space for vendors and seating. 3 & 4. Mixed-use development includes residential over retail, with active ground floors, including storefronts, window displays, and outdoor dining. 3 4 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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71 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CHAPTER Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Purpose and Intent Applicability Notes Achieving Pedestrian/Human-Scaled Development Open Space Requirements General Building Design Guidelines Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian- Oriented Uses Guidelines for Building Frontage Types Density Bonus Program City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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73 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Section Purpose and Intent The Development and Design Standards and Guidelines are organized as a series of sections that address important design considerations for achieving pedestrian and human-scaled development, and reinforcing a sense of place and vibrancy throughout South Gate's mixed-use areas. The Development and Design Standards and Guidelines outlined in this section focus on overall site planning and development, as well as the overall character and quality of buildings, retail and pedestrian-oriented development, and the design of building frontages. Consideration of these standards shall be equally important to the permitted land uses and development standards identifi ed for each zone. Section Applicability The guidelines of this Chapter shall be applicable to the following: A. All development, redevelopment, expansions, and modifi cations of buildings and uses within the Urban Mixed-Use Zones. B. All mixed-use development projects, located in other zones throughout the City. C. All residential development projects of 21 units or more, located in any zone throughout the City. Section Notes The following notes apply to the Development and Design Standards and Guidelines: A. All standards, dimensions, and requirements identifi ed with mandatory language, including the words shall, will, is to, and are to are always mandatory. Additional guidelines provided throughout this section, incorporating language such as "should," indicates that the standard is not mandatory, but is strongly recommended. B. Per Section , all standards, dimensions, and requirements of this Code are minimum requirements unless otherwise noted. C. To provide for fl exibility in development and to promote innovative design, administrative modifi cations to the standards are permitted, subject to Section , Administrative Modifi cations. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

74 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Achieving Pedestrian/ Human-Scaled Development Guidelines for block size, massing, building design, and landscape design are provided within this Code to provide direction on how to create pedestrian-oriented development and a high-quality public realm. For larger sites, sub-division should fi rst be used to create a connected, network of smaller, pedestrian-scaled blocks, and defi ne open space or other special uses. The following steps are illustrated to help highlight key standards and design strategies. Step 1 Identify Parcel Location and Applicable Zone(s). Review Section , Zoning Map, to identify the location of your parcel(s), applicable zone(s), and allowable uses. Review the applicable portions of Section to identify standards for intensity, building form, frontage types, and other requirements. Step 2 Define Block Size and Individual Lots. Large sites with vacant blocks or parcels should be subdivided further to create additional blocks. Subdivision should create a connected, pedestrian-scaled block and street pattern. Step 3 Identify Alleys. Primary vehicular access to blocks and their individual lots is preferred along alleys and side streets, except as otherwise allowed within specifi c zones. Step 4 Define Massing, Circulation, Open Space, and Special Uses. All development projects, including full-block and half-block projects, should make an attempt to break down the scale of the development by defi ning smaller buildings, open space, landscaped setbacks, pedestrian paths, and paseos. A. Special uses such as retail building frontages, pedestrian-oriented uses, and public uses should be appropriately considered in the building design. Refer to Section for specifi c guidelines related to the design of ground-fl oor retail and pedestrian-oriented uses. B. All buildings that include residential units are required to comply with the standards of Section , Residential Operating Standards. The intent of limiting access to the rear or sides of lots is to maintain the continuity of the streetscape and pedestrian realm. Additionally, design solutions should minimize the impact of residential and commercial driveways by using shared driveways, alley access, or other design approaches to minimize the number of driveways and curb-cuts. Step 3: Identify new alleys and/or street locations Step 4: Defi ne massing, circulation, and open space 62 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

75 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Step 5 Consider Adjacent Uses and Architectural Compatibility. All development projects, including full-block and half-block projects, should consider their adjacency to other existing uses. A. The design of mixed-use projects, where sited adjacent to single-family residential uses, should incorporate appropriate transitions wherever possible. Acceptable transitions include the incorporation of setbacks, open spaces, or upperstory stepbacks. B. Architectural unity and harmony should be achieved both within the project, and between the project and the surrounding community, so that the project does not constitute a disruption to the established fabric of the community. This should be considered in the design approach to all buildings, structures, walls, and fences. C. All remodeling, modifi cation, expansion, and redevelopment of residential buildings should be architecturally compatible with the main building; any required permit for such activities shall be conditioned to ensure architectural compatibility. D. Sites and structures should be designed to minimize or buffer any undesirable characteristics of the site such as street noise and nearby commercial or industrial uses. Step 6 Provide Pedestrian-Scaled Elements. Building massing should be reduced through changes in building height and roof form, and the introduction of pedestrian-scaled elements. A. Emphasize corners and special places through changes in height and building form. B. Incorporate the design of building frontages, per Section , as required in specifi c areas. Over time, the design of building frontages will serve as character-defi ning elements for districts and special places throughout South Gate. C. Reduce massing by incorporating pedestrian-scaled elements such as trellises, patios, and balconies. D. Limit blank walls and use changes in massing and building planes to add depth and scale to building frontages. Step 6C: Incorporate pedestrian-scaled elements such as patios and balconies Step 6B: Incorporate the design of building frontages Step 7: Integrate roof-top elements and sustainability features Step 6A: Emphasize corners and special places Step 7 Incorporate Landscape Elements. Incorporate landscape elements and gardens to defi ne building entries, pathways, and semi-private open spaces, and to add special character to building setbacks. Integrate roof-top components such as landscapes gardens, trellises, and sustainability features. For specifi c Landscape Standards, see Section , B7. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

76 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Open Space Requirements South Gate has a variety of parks and open spaces that provide recreation, relaxation, and entertainment opportunities. Additional well-designed accessible open spaces sprinkled throughout the City will create a strong sense of place throughout South Gate, and ensure that open space is within walking distance of new development. A. New Development Requirement. All new development in Urban Mixed-Use Zones is required to provide open space. Types of open space allowed include common outdoor open space and private open space, in accordance with Table Table Open Space Requirements TYPE OF OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS NOTES % Common Outdoor Open Space Common Outdoor Open Space (as a percentage of the lot area) Lot Size Projects with 21+ residential units All other development projects 10,000 sf 10 Exempt 10,001-30,000 sf 15 5 >30,000 sf Each project shall provide common outdoor space at grade, podium, or roof level. 2. Common outdoor open spaces directly accessible and visible from the public right-of-way are encouraged. 3. Minimum area for common outdoor open space is 1,000 sf for projects of 21 or more new residential units and 500 feet for all other projects. Minimum dimensions of at least one portion of the open space shall measure 40 feet by 12 feet or greater. 4. All common outdoor open space areas shall be well designed. Common outdoor open space may include rooftop decks, court game areas, tot lots, swimming pools, landscaped areas, community gardens, and courtyards. At least 10% of the open space area shall be planting. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR PROJECTS OF 21 OR MORE NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS Common Indoor Open Space Each project shall provide at least one community room of at least 500 sf. 1. The area shall be located adjacent to, and accessible from, the common outdoor open space. 2. Area may contain active or passive recreational facilities, meeting space, exercise rooms, computer terminals or other activity space but must be accessible through a common corridor. Private Open Space At least 50% of all residential dwelling units shall provide private open space on a balcony, patio, or roof terrace. 1. Minimum area of private open space is 36 sf with a minimum width of 6 feet. 2. Shall be accessed at the same level as a kitchen, dining room, family room, master bedroom, or living room within the unit. 3. Modifi cations or exceptions to the above requirements may be made by the Director where fi nding can be made that the required private open space meets the overall intent and purpose of this Section. B. Forms of Open Space. Open space may assume various forms, but all open space should be expansive or uninterrupted, except for paseos or other through-block connections. Required setback areas cannot be used to satisfy open space requirements. C. Configurations. The Director may consider alternate confi gurations and amounts of open space on a project-specifi c basis if such changes would be consistent with the intent and goals of this Code. 64 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

77 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES General Building Design Guidelines Development, including residential uses, should address courtyards, paseos, and greenways. Individual units should be expressed wherever possible. This may be accomplished in a variety of ways, such as through a change in wall plane, change in color, or change in roof form. The following standards underscore basic design principles that are intended to produce high-quality buildings, memorable places, and a vibrant urban realm. They are not intended to be indicative of any style, but to encourage innovation and good urban form. A. Building Frontage Standards. 1. Every building should incorporate an allowed frontage type along the lot's primary frontages. Primary frontages include building facades adjacent to a public right-of-way, including a public open space such as a plaza, park, or paseo, as well as private open space such as a forecourt or courtyard. Allowable frontage types are identifi ed in Section by zone, and detailed in Section Residential units should face the street with windows, front entry doors, porches, balconies, patios, and stoops. Rooms such as living rooms and dining rooms shall be oriented fronting toward the street and/or any adjacent private space. Service rooms and areas shall be oriented to the rear of the lot. 3. Where courtyards, paseos, or greenways exist, residential units should face these spaces with windows, front doors, porches, and patios, and according to the standards of this section. B. Treatment of Building Facades. 1. Variation and expression of building details, form, line, colors, and materials should be used to create visual interest. 2. Variation in wall plane and roof line is strongly encouraged to reduce the scale and bulk of buildings, and to add visual interest. 3. Individual units should be expressed wherever possible. This may be accomplished in a variety of ways, such as through a change in wall plane, change in color, or change in roof form. 4. Street-facing building facades should incorporate pedestrian-scaled elements such as balconies, awnings, doors, and windows to enliven the street edge, and increase safety by adding eyes on the street. 5. Blank walls, without windows, doors, or other articulation, are strongly discouraged. The maximum length of any blank wall should be limited to 20 feet. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

78 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses It is the intent that each zone support a network of interconnected streets and open spaces that accommodates vehicles while maintaining a balanced physical environment conducive to pedestrian activity and a walkable street network. Each storefront should contain an entrance and glazing. Building lobbies and common areas should open onto the public right-of -way and can add to the pedestrian experience. Specifi c standards for ground-fl oor retail and pedestrian-oriented uses are identifi ed by zone within Section The purpose of regulating these uses is to encourage active land uses in certain areas such as restaurants, retail stores, civic uses, entertainment, and dining to provide a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented experience throughout much of the day. These uses are a defi ning component of South Gate's corridors and districts, and serve as key elements of mixed-use and multi-story development. Pedestrian-oriented uses include active uses that are accessible to the general public, generate walk-in pedestrian clientele, and contribute to a high level of pedestrian activity in the public realm. Typical pedestrianoriented uses include ground-fl oor retail, such as retail shops and grocery stores, as well as restaurants, outdoor dining areas, bars, theaters, performing arts, recreation and entertainment, personal and convenience services, building lobbies and building common areas, civic uses, libraries, museums, galleries, and public plazas. Along main street areas, such as within the Main Street Zone and the Civic Center Zone, approximately 80% of the ground-fl oor street fronts should contain active uses. The guidelines apply only to the ground fl oor. The Director shall consider uses other than retail or pedestrian-oriented uses in cases of uncertainty or special confi gurations. A. General Requirements for Ground-Floor Retail and Pedestrian- Oriented Uses. 1. Ground-fl oor fl oor-to-ceiling height should be at least 10 feet, as measured from the adjacent sidewalk, to accommodate retail uses. 2. Each storefront bay should contain an entrance. The primary entrance to each commercial space on the ground fl oor should be located on the front façade along the street. 3. Architectural features such as canopies, awnings, lighting, and other design features should be incorporated into the ground fl oor to add human scale to the pedestrian experience. 4. Awnings, signs, and other features shall be located at least 8 feet above the adjacent sidewalk, and may project for the width of the sidewalk to a maximum encroachment of within 2 feet of the curb. Awnings shall only cover individual storefronts and openings. 66 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

79 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES B. Transparency. 1. A minimum of 60% of the street-facing facades of pedestrianoriented uses should be composed of clear non-refl ective glass that allows views of the indoor spaces. 2. Interior blinds, drapes, posters, signage, and shelving for product displays visible from the public right-of-way should obscure no more than 25% of the transparent areas of each storefront. 3. The maximum height of the bottom sill of required display windows should not exceed 30 inches above the adjacent sidewalk. The minimum head height for storefronts and windows at the ground fl oor should be 80 inches above the adjacent sidewalk. C. First-Floor Elevation. Pedestrian-oriented uses should have a fl oor elevation that is level with the elevation of the adjacent sidewalk. D. Entrances Facing the Street. Entrances to uses on ground and upper fl oors should open onto a public right-of-way. Entrance doors should be set back 1 to 3 feet from the property line. E. Outdoor Dining. Outdoor dining adjacent to the sidewalk is encouraged. It may be provided along segments of the building s front façade that are set back from the property line, or on the sidewalk. The following requirements shall apply: 1. All projections into the public right-of-way shall require review and approval by the City Public Works Department. See Section for additional standards. 2. A continuous, unobstructed path of travel to facilitate pedestrian movement is required. 3. Outdoor dining shall not be fully enclosed. F. Vehicular Driveway Access. Vehicular driveway access or entries to parking structures are discouraged along frontages with active, pedestrian-oriented uses. Access should be taken via the alleys serving the site or, on corner lots, at the street frontage that does not contain active ground-fl oor uses. The Director may consider alternate confi gurations on a project-by-project basis if such confi gurations are found to further the goals of the General Plan and this Zoning Code. A minimum of 60% of the street-facing facades of pedestrian-oriented uses should be composed of clear, non-refl ective glass, allowing views of indoor spaces. Outdoor dining adjacent to the sidewalk is encouraged. Entrances should open onto a public right-of-way, with doors set back 1 to 3 feet. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

80 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Guidelines for Building Frontage Types GALLERY SHOPFRONT FORECOURT TERRACE / STOOP New development should include a range of frontage types to create an interesting pedestrian environment, add eyes on the street, and defi ne the relationship of building frontages to the public realm. To add character and to reinforce unique qualities of particular communities, specifi c frontage types have been identifi ed by zone, per Section Overall guidelines, applicable to all frontage types, are identifi ed below. Additional guidelines are identifi ed on the following pages for each specifi c frontage type. A. General Guidelines Applicable to All Frontage Types. 1. Each building is encouraged to incorporate the frontage types allowed in the Development Standards Table for the zone applicable to the site. 2. Each building should incorporate an allowed frontage wherever the lot s boundary is adjacent to a public right-of-way or an open space such as a plaza, park, or paseo. 3. Unless specifi ed otherwise, a frontage type should be applied for a lot s entire primary frontage and for at least 50% of the side street frontage of a corner lot. 4. Ground-fl oor windows shall not be opaque or tinted. 5. As allowed by this section, frontage types may be combined, subject to the review and approval of the Director. PORCH FRONT YARD Table Frontage Types 68 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

81 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES ROW B. Gallery Frontage Type. A gallery is a roof or deck projecting from the façade of a building and supported by columns. Galleries should typically be located behind the property line and outside of the right-ofway. A gallery may be combined with other frontage types such as a front yard, shopfront, or forecourt. A variety of gallery designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following, and as further described in the diagram and photos at left. Section diagram of a "gallery." 1. The height and proportions of the gallery should correspond to the facade and be consistent with the architectural style of the building. 2. The minimum dimensions of a gallery should measure 8 feet in width and 12 feet in height. 3. Soffi ts, columns, and arches should be treated consistent with the architecture of the building. 4. A gallery shall correspond to the openings along the facade(s) to which the gallery is being applied. 5. Where storefront openings are present, spacing between openings along the right-of-way should measure between 8 and 30 feet in relation to the storefront(s) and the height of the ground fl oor. 6. The use of awnings is discouraged with the gallery frontage type. 7. Street lights are allowed on the face of the gallery columns, provided that a minimum clearance of 2 feet exists between the light fi xture and any adjacent curb face. 8. Signage may be applied to the gallery per the requirements of the South Gate Municipal Code. 9. The gallery frontage type may be subject to the granting of an encroachment permit by the City. The above examples represent the general range of scale, confi guration, and streetscape typically associated with the "gallery" frontage type. Individual designs may vary, provided that they are in compliance with the applicable standards; the above examples are not intended to be interpreted literally. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

82 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES C. Shopfront Frontage Type. Shopfronts are large, glazed openings in a façade fi lled with doors and transparent glass in a storefront assembly, and may be combined with the gallery and forecourt frontage types. This traditional retail frontage type is often provided with canopies or awnings, which may be fi xed or retractable, to shelter pedestrians and shade the storefront glass from glare. The storefront assembly may be recessed to provide a widened sidewalk or a covered area for outdoor dining. A variety of shopfront designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following, and as further described in the diagram and photos at right. Additionally, guidelines from Section shall apply to ground-fl oor retail and pedestrian-oriented uses. ROW Section diagram of a "shopfront." 1. Storefronts within the overall facade may be recessed from any frontage line by up to 10 feet. 2. Glazing may terminate directly at the grade, in compliance with all applicable requirements. Where a building material other than glazing is provided as a bulkhead transition between the glazing and grade, that material should measure between 10 inches and 36 inches tall. Aluminum storefront or spandrel panel may not be used as the bulkhead transition material. 3. Storefront windows should provide clear views of merchandise displays within the shop space, and/or a maintained and lighted merchandise display within a display zone of approximately 4 feet in depth from the glass. 4. Where transoms are present, awnings should be located between the transom and the window below to allow light to enter the building while shading the view of the window for the pedestrian. 5. Signage may be applied to the shopfront per the requirements of the South Gate Municipal Code. The above examples represent the general range of scale, confi guration, and streetscape typically associated with the "shopfront" frontage type. Individual designs may vary, provided that they are in compliance with the applicable standards; the above examples are not intended to be interpreted literally. 70 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

83 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Section diagram of a "forecourt." ROW D. Forecourt Frontage Type. A forecourt is a public space formed by a substantial recess in the façade of a building, and may be combined with the gallery and shopfront frontage types. Forecourts are generally appropriate for commercial or civic use, or for vehicular drop-off at a civic building or hotel, as distinct from courtyards that are semi-public or private spaces providing frontages of a generally residential character. A variety of forecourt designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following and as further described in the diagram and photos at left. 1. Forecourts should be between 15 and 100 feet wide along the adjacent sidewalk or public space, and between 15 and 100 feet in depth as measured from the adjacent public sidewalk or open space. 2. The forecourt may be raised up to 3 feet from the adjacent sidewalk or public space, creating a small retaining wall at the property line, in compliance with accessibility requirements, with entry steps to the forecourt. 3. Where the forecourt is at least 40 feet in depth, the forecourt may be terraced from the adjacent public sidewalk or open space and in compliance with accessibility requirements. 4. Where the forecourt is providing vehicular access into the lot, additional street and access requirements apply. 5. Encroachments within the forecourt are allowed up to a cumulative one-third of the width and a cumulative one-third of depth of the forecourt. The above examples represent the general range of scale, confi guration, and streetscape typically associated with the "forecourt" frontage type. Individual designs may vary, provided that they are in compliance with the applicable standards; the above examples are not intended to be interpreted literally. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

84 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES E. Terrace/Stoop Frontage Type. Terraces and stoops are fi rst-fl oor private or semi-private entry spaces in close proximity to the frontage line, and may be elevated from the sidewalk for privacy with an exterior stair and landing at the building entrance. This frontage type is appropriate for ground-fl oor residential uses and live/work uses. ROW A variety of stoop designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following and as further described in the diagram and photos at left. Section diagram of a "terrace" or "stoop." 1. This frontage type may located at grade or raised up to 3 feet from the adjacent grade to transition into the building. 2. Terraces should measure at least 6 feet in depth and 12 feet in width, 72 These examples represent the general range of scale, confi guration, and streetscape typically associated with this frontage type. Individual designs may vary provided that they are in compliance with the applicable standards; the above examples are not intended to be interpreted literally. MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

85 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES ROW Section diagram of a "porch." F. Porch Frontage Type. Porches are covered spaces set back from the frontage line, with a front yard between the sidewalk and the porch. Porches can be raised or at grade, and provide a physical transition from the sidewalk to the building. A fence or wall at the property line may be used to defi ne the private space of the yard. The front yard may also be raised from the sidewalk, creating a small retaining wall at the property line, with entry steps to the yard. A variety of porch designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following and as further described in the diagram and photos at left. 1. Porches should measure at least 6 feet in depth and 12 feet in width, and should be consistent with the architectural style of the building. 2. Porches may be at grade or raised up to 3 feet from the adjacent grade to transition into the building. 3. Fences or walls defi ning and/or retaining the front yard should not exceed 3 feet in height from the adjacent sidewalk. 4. Signage may be applied to the porch, per the requirements of the South Gate Municipal Code. These examples represent the general range of scale, confi guration, and streetscape typically associated with the "porch" frontage type. Individual designs may vary, provided that they are in compliance with the applicable standards; these examples are not intended to be interpreted literally. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

86 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES G. Front Yard Frontage Type. Front yards are distinct from the porch frontage type in that the front yard type is intended as a large buffer and area free of major building encroachments created by substantially setting back the building facades from the frontage line. Front yards are intended to be visually continuous with adjacent yards, supporting a common landscape, and should not be fenced. A variety of front yard designs are possible, subject to City approval, per the following and as further described in the diagram and photos at right. 1. The size of front yards should be determined by the required front yard setback of the applicable zone. 2. Awnings, balconies, stairs, and porches that provide access to buildings may encroach into the front yard for a maximum of 20% of the required setback. 3. Fences may not exceed 3 feet in height and are subject to the City s approval. 4. In response to the intended physical context of the applicable zone, front yards may be designed as primarily landscape or primarily hardscape, with landscape in containers or planters. ROW Section diagram of a "front yard." 74 These examples represent the general range of scale, confi guration, and streetscape typically associated with the front yard frontage type. Individual designs may vary, provided that they are in compliance with the applicable standards; the above examples are not intended to be interpreted literally. MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

87 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Density Bonus Program A. Program Purpose. South Gate has established a Density Bonus Program, permitting opportunities for increased density, fl oor area, and/or building height, for projects that provide public improvements beyond those required by this Code. Density bonus incentives are available for qualifi ed projects subject to review and demonstration of consistency with the incentive standards of this Section, and consistency with the Development Standards of the applicable zone. 1. This Density Bonus Program is separate from the bonus system and standards of Chapter (Density Bonus for Affordable Housing). 1. Chapter (Urban Mixed-Use Zones) identifi es a Maximum with Bonus in the Development Standards tables for each Zone. a. The Maximum with Bonus is applicable only to incentives specifi ed in Section (Density Bonus Program). b. The Maximum with Bonus may not be achievable on all sites, as site conditions or superseding development regulations may reduce development potential. c. Density bonuses for Affordable Housing shall be permitted to exceed the Maximum w/ Bonus in accordance with Government Code Section 65915, et seq., and as amended. 4. Compliance with Standards. All requirements of the Density Bonus Program must be met in full to receive the bonus. The applicant shall document all of the density bonus requirements that are met. Documentation is required prior to the issuance of building permits for bonus units. 5. Covenants. The applicant must sign a covenant that ensures that the improvements or amenities provided to achieve any density bonus will continue to be provided for the life of the project. C. Incentives. Refer to Table for a summary of improvements or amenities that may be provided as Density Bonus Incentives, as well as related requirements, and available density increases. In order to be eligible for the Density Bonus Program, projects shall, either (i) incorporate a Child Day Care Facility, or (ii) contribute two or more public improvements or amenities in excess of the minimum required standards of this Code. Public improvements or amenities shall be provided within the development, or as permitted by the applicable incentive. B. Program Regulation 1. Computation of density bonuses. The percentages of all the bonus options identifi ed in Table for the project shall be added together. The total shall then applied to the number of units, to determine the additional units allowed. 2. Interpretation. The Planning Director shall have discretion to determine the total density bonus accrued, based on consistency with the intent of the Density Bonus Program and the magnitude of benefi t or amenity with respect to the development size. The Planning Commission shall approve the bonus determination. 3. Maximum Bonus: The maximum bonus allowed for the provision of improvements or amenities, as identifi ed in Paragraph C of this Section, shall be limited to the available Maximum with Bonus as regulated in the Development Standards of that Zone. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

88 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Table Available Density Bonus Incentives DENSITY BONUS INCENTIVE MAXIMUM DENSITY BONUS REWARD 1. Transportation Demand Management Program Include Implementation of a Minimum of Three Options, or Option I To Qualify: a. Installation or contribution to the development of a sheltered bus stop within one-quarter mile of the site; b. Construction of on-site internal walk/bikeway network; c. Installation of preferential carpool/vanpool parking facilities; d. Installation of electric or alternative fuel vehicle parking; e. Installation of bike lockers; f. Connection to existing or future regional bike trail; g. Provision of shower and locker facilities for employees; h. Transit incentives; or i. Provision of a Transportation System Management Plan, which describes the full set of facilities and services to be provided by a development project, proposed to reduce the number of employee commute trips to the site; plus, any other facilities, amenities, or services intended to encourage carpool, vanpool, transit, bicycle, or pedestrian commuting. a. 5 percent b. 5 percent c. 1 percent for every three spaces provided; up to 5 percent d. 1 percent for each space provided; up to 5 percent e. 1 percent for every fi ve lockers installed; up to 5 percent f. 2 percent g. 1 percent for every each shower and locker facility combination installed; up to 5 percent h. 5 percent i. 15 percent 2. Child Day Care Facility a. Provision may be satisfi ed through direct provision of a child care facility, or a reasonable commensurate monetary contribution for the development of a child care facility. b. Defi nition. Child Day Care Facility, for purposes of the incentive, shall mean a child day care facility, other than a family day care home, including, but not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended day care facilities, and school age child care centers. c. Location. Facility shall be located on the premises of, as part of, or directly adjacent to the development project. d. Size and Layout. Facility shall include the provision of both indoor and immediately adjacent outdoor facilities. Up to 30% 3. Public Park or Open Space a. Space provided shall be in addition any common outdoor open space provide within the development as required by Section (Open Space Requirements); b. Space shall comply with the standards of this Code and the City Parks and Recreation Plan, and as amended. c. Space shall be privately maintained, unless donated to and recorded by the City. d. Parks and open space contributions may be satisfi ed through the direct provision of public parks or open space, the provision of land for parks/open space, or a reasonable commensurate monetary contribution to the creation of an off-site public park/open space. e. Size and Layout. Must be at least 500 square feet in area, with the smallest side measuring a minimum of 12 feet or greater. 5 % for each area; up to 15 % 76 MARCH 2015 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code

89 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Public Gathering Space Provision of public facilities, such as a library or meeting space, open for public use and gatherings. a. Public gathering space contributions may be satisfi ed through the direct provision of public gathering space, the provision of land for public gathering space, or a reasonable commensurate monetary contribution to the creation of an off-site public gathering space. b. Size and Layout. Must be at least 500 square feet in area, with the smallest side measuring a minimum of 12 feet or greater. 5 % for each area; up to 15 % 5. Street Landscaping a. Off-site street landscaping shall be in addition to required on-site landscaping. b. Off-site street landscaping contributions may be satisfi ed through the direct provision of this improvement, or a reasonable commensurate monetary contribution for off-site street landscaping. c. Size and Layout. Must be at least 500 square feet in area. 5 % for each area; up to 15 % 6. Public Arts and Culture Provision of publicly accessible and visible art or creation (including appropriate funding) of a public cultural arts program. a. Provision shall be in excess of the requirements of Chapter (Arts in Public Places Program). b. Provision may be satisfi ed through direct provision of the art or program, or a reasonable commensurate monetary contribution for art or cultural arts program(s). 5 percent for each 1% of the development value committed 7. Historic Resources Preservation of historic resources, either on-site or elsewhere in the City. a. All preservation shall be consistent with the regulations and standards of Section (Historic Resources). b. Where a project preserves and reuses an existing designated historic building, the gross fl oor area of the designated historic structure may be excluded from the calculation of the total FAR of the project, contingent on the project maintaining the historic and architectural character of the structure, and all rehabilitation does not adversely affect the structure. c. Monetary contribution for preservation of historic resources will not qualify for incentives. 5 percent for each 1% of the development value committed 8. Green Building Project a. Certifi cation shall be by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Green Point Rated system, Build-it-Green, or compliance with another reputable independent and nationallyrecognized organization, deemed appropriate by the City. b. All additional fl oor area and/or dwelling units achieved through the green building incentive shall be built to the same certifi ed green building standards as the eligible project. c. Intent to achieve certifi cation shall be demonstrated at the time of permitting, and subsequent fi nal certifi cation shall be demonstrated to the City per the USGBC (or applicable) certifi cation schedule. If the project does not achieve certifi cation, penalties equivalent to the value of the bonus may apply. d. Monetary contribution for green building shall not qualify for incentives. LEED Certifi ed Rating, or Equivalent: 10% LEED Silver Rating, or Equivalent: 20% LEED Gold or Platinum Rating, or Equivalent: 30% City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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91 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES CHAPTER Section Section Section Section Section Section Purpose and Intent Applicability Allowable Commercial Industrial Uses Regional Commercial (RC) Zone Light Industrial (LI) Zone Light and Heavy Manufacturing (M2 & M3) Zones City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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93 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Section Purpose and Intent A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Chapter is to specify the requirements, and development standards within the Commercial Industrial Zones, as established by the Zoning Map. Commercial Industrial Zones provide areas suitable for the operation and protection of a range of larger-scale commercial and industrial businesses and processes, and minimize the impacts and noise of nonresidential uses on adjacent residential neighborhoods. B. Character. Commercial Industrial Zones are characterized by buildings and layouts suitable to the business needs of the community for the operation of commerce and light and heavy industrial activities. Regulations, development standards, and site planning standards of this Chapter regulate the Commercial Industrial Zones for this purpose. Section Applicability The building, design, and development standards of this Chapter shall be applicable to all buildings and uses within the Commercial Industrial Zones. Section Allowable Commercial Industrial Uses Medium- and large-scale commercial uses and industrial/manufacturing uses are intended to be the primary permitted uses in all Commercial Industrial Zones. Commercial Industrial Zones include Regional Commercial (RC), Light Industrial (LI), Light Manufacturing (M2), and Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Zones. The specific design and development standards for each zone are detailed within this Chapter. Allowable uses in the Commercial Industrial Zones, as identified by Table (Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses), shall be for the express purpose of establishing districts to conduct medium- and large-scale commerce and industrial/manufacturing activities, and to limit the impacts and nuisance on residential uses and other nonresidential uses. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

94 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Regional Commercial (RC) Zone Table RC Development Standards Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Minimum 0.3 Maximum 1.5 Maximum with Bonus 3.0 Height Maximum 5 stories, or 60 ft., whichever is less Maximum with Bonus 8 stories; 85 ft., whichever is less Architectural Features 5 feet above allowable building height Lot Area Minimum Square Footage (s.f.) 5,000 s.f. Required Building & Parking Setbacks (1) 10 ft. to building; Primary Frontage 10 ft. to parking with max. 60% of frontage, then 30 ft.(3) Side Street 10 ft. to building; 5 ft. to parking Interior/Alley PL 0 ft. to building; 3 ft. to parking Between Buildings 20 ft. Maximum Hardscape Maximum Hardscape in Front Setback Area PL Site Walls (2) Front Setback Area NL/NM Adjacent PL Landscape Screen 40%; remainder of front setback shall be landscaped See Section (C) 30 inches max. 6 ft. site wall required Landscape screening shall be provided between the site wall and the primary street frontage Recycling/Refuse Enclosure See Section Minimum Area 20 s.f. per 1,000 s.f. of building Location Minimum 20 ft. setback from any NL or NM PL Table Notes: 1. See Section (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications. See Section (E) for buffer setback requirements between residential and industrial uses. 2. All site walls shall be solid walls with landscaping street screens; see Solid Wall definition in Chapter (Definitions). Interior walls may be permitted up to 8 foot maximum when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. 3. See Figure for a diagram of this standard. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted; Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL=property line; NL= Neighborhood Low; NM = Neighborhood Medium The Regional Commercial (RC) Zone is intended to provide for retail and service-oriented uses in a setting that is suitable for large, regional-serving commercial development and to attract patrons from South Gate and the greater region (Figure ). This zone is intended to foster a supportive climate for retail and service commercial uses. The RC Zone is intended to implement, and is consistent with, the Single-Use Retail Place Type designation of the General Plan. A. Development Standards. Table (RC Development Standards) and the design standards of this Section shall regulate all uses and structures within the RC Zone. Figure (RC Zone Development Standards) illustrates the development standards of Table B. RC Zone Use Limitations. New single-use retail buildings, vehicle fueling stations, and drivethrough restaurants are discouraged permitted in the RC Zone area north of Firestone Boulevard or East of Bowers Avenue. C. RC Zone Operational Standards. The following standards shall apply to all uses and activities within the RC Zone. 1. Indoor Land Uses. Unless otherwise noted in Table (Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses) or allowed by a Temporary Use Permit, all land uses in the RC Zone shall be conducted completely within an enclosed building. 2. Storage. Storage shall be limited to accessory storage of commodities sold at retail or supplies used in connection with the permitted land use on-site. 82 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

95 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Overlay: Residential Permitted Area (shown as hatched area) Figure Zoning Location Map for Regional Commercial (RC) Zone D. Applicable Overlays. Figure RC Zone Development Standards 1. Residential Permitted Areas. Residential units as part of mixed-use projects are permitted only in the Residential Permitted Areas of the RC Zone as shown on the Zoning Map for the RC Zone located north of Firestone Boulevard and east of Garfield Avenue. Residential units shall be regulated consistent with Chapter (Development D. and Design Standards and Guidelines for Urban Mixed-Use Zones) and Section (Multi- Family Development Standards). 2. Corridor Transition Overlay. See Chapter (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay details. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

96 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Light Industrial (LI) Zone Table LI Development Standards Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Minimum 0.25 Maximum 1.0 Maximum Height (1) Along Street PL Along Interior PL Architectural Features Required Building Setbacks (1) Primary Frontage Side Street Interior PL NL/NM Adjacent PL Alley PL Between Buildings Industrial/ Manufacturing Uses All Other Uses 2 stories, 35 ft. 4 stories, 45 ft. 65 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 0 ft. 30 ft. 10 ft. 8 ft.; setback area shall be limited to parking only 20 ft. The Light Industrial (LI) Zone is intended to provide for a variety of industrial, office, and retail uses in a campus-like setting (Figure ). This zone is intended to incubate and allow expansion of boutique industrial development. The LI Zone is intended to implement, and is consistent with, the Light Industrial/Flex Place Type designation of the General Plan. A. Development Standards. Table (LI Development Standards) and the design standards of this Section shall regulate all uses and structures within the LI Zone. Figure illustrates the development standards of Table B. Special Restrictions and Applicable Overlay. 1. See Chapter (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay details. Maximum Frontage Hardscape in Front Setback Area 20% Driveway Width 25 ft. PL Site Wall Height (3) Any Street Frontage Front Setback Area None required 36 inches max. height NL/NM Adjacent PL 6 ft. site wall required Outdoor Use Screening 6 ft. site wall required on all sides (4) Landscape screening shall Landscape Screen be provided between the site wall and the primary street frontage Parking Setback and Design See Section Primary Frontage 10 ft. min.; max. 50% of frontage, then 20 ft.(5) Side Street 5 ft. min. Interior PL/Alley PL 0 ft. permitted Recycling/Refuse Enclosure See Section Minimum Area 20 s.f. per 1,000 s.f. of building Location Minimum 20 ft. setback from any NL or NM PL Table Notes: 1. See Section (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications, including building height. See Section (E) for buffer setback requirements between residential and industrial uses. 2. A NL/NM adjacent PL is any property line directly shared with/adjacent to a NL/NM zoned property or separated from a NL/NM zoned property by a public street or alley. 3. All site walls shall be solid walls with landscaping street screens; see Solid Wall definition in Chapter (Definitions). Interior walls may be permitted up to 8 foot maximum when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. 4. Additional fence height may be permitted for security fencing, see Section (Security Fencing), or additional screening see Section (Industrial Collection and Processing Facility). 5. See Figure for graphic representation of this standard. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted; Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL=property line; NL= Neighborhood Low; NM = Neighborhood Medium 84 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

97 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Overlay: Light Industrial Overlay Zone (shown as hatched area) Figure Zoning Location Map for Light Industrial (LI) Zone Figure LI Zone Development Standards City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

98 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Light and Heavy Manufacturing (M2 & M3) Zones Table M2 and M3 Development Standards Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Minimum 0.25 Maximum 2.0 Maximum Height (1) Along Street/Interior PL Architectural Features Required Building Setbacks (1) Primary Frontage Side Street Interior PL NL/NM Adjacent PL Alley PL Between Buildings Maximum Frontage Industrial/ Manufacturing Uses All Other Uses 4 stories, 50 ft.; whichever is less 60 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 0 ft. 30 ft. 20 ft. 8 ft.; setback area shall be limited to parking only 20 ft. Hardscape in Front Setback Area 40% Driveway Width PL Site Wall Height (3) 45 ft. Any Street Frontage 6 ft. max. height (4) Front Setback Area 6 ft. max. height (4) NL/NM Adjacent PL 6 ft. site wall required (4) Outdoor Use Screening Landscape Screen 6 ft. site wall required on all sides (4) Landscape screening shall be provided between the site wall and the primary street frontage Parking Setback and Design See Section Primary Frontage Side Street Interior PL/Alley PL 10 ft. min.; max. 60% of frontage, then 30 ft.(5) 5 ft. min. 0 ft. permitted Recycling/Refuse Enclosure See Section Minimum Area Location 20 s.f. per 1,000 s.f. of building Minimum 20 ft. setback from any NL or NM PL The Light and Heavy Manufacturing (M2 and M3) Zones are intended to implement the Manufacturing/ Distribution Place Type designation of the General Plan (Figures and ). This Zone includes uses such as industrial, manufacturing, large scale warehouse, distribution, or logistics facilities. A. Development Standards. Table (M2 and M3 Development Standards) and the design standards of this Section shall regulate all uses and structures within the M2 and M3 Zones. Figure illustrates the development standards of Table B. Building Frontage. New buildings should be allowed to take advantage of the frontage and visibility from Interstate (I)-710. C. Special Restrictions and Applicable Overlay. 1. Single use retail is envisioned in the M2 Zone and M3 Zone generally located between the Los Angeles River and the Rio Hondo River, south of the Firestone Boulevard and I-710 interchange, and the M3 zoned land east of the Rio Hondo River and west of the existing multi-family development on Karmont Avenue. 2. See Chapter (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay details. Table Notes: 1. See Section (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications, including building height. See Section (E) for buffer setback requirements between residential and industrial uses. 2. A NL/NM adjacent PL is any property line directly shared with/adjacent to a NL/NM zoned property or separated from a NL/NM zoned property by a public street or alley. 3. All site walls shall be solid walls with landscaping street screens; see Solid Wall definition in Chapter (Definitions). Interior walls may be permitted up to 8 foot maximum when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. 4. Additional fence height may be permitted for security fencing, see Section (Security Fencing),or additional screening see Sections (Industrial Collection and Processing Facilities) and Fabrication/Welding L(3). 5. See Figure for graphic representation of this standard. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted; Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL=property line; NL= Neighborhood Low; NM = Neighborhood Medium 86 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

99 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Figure M2 and M3 Zones Development Standards D. Light Manufacturing Zone. The Light Manufacturing (M2) Zone is intended to provide for a range of industrial and manufacturing activities, serving as a transitional zone between the most intensive industrial uses and other land use activities. The HI1 Zone is intended to implement, and is consistent with, the Manufacturing/Distribution Place Type designation of the General Plan. E. Heavy Manufacturing Zone. The Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Zone is intended to provide a setting for the most intensive industrial and manufacturing activities, providing an employment and export base for the community. Heavy industrial activities are intended to be the primary land use in this zone, and should be designed to protect the productivity of the industrial activities and minimize impacts on surrounding uses. The M3 Zone is intended to implement, and is consistent with, the Manufacturing/Distribution Place Type designation of the General Plan. F. Development Standards. Table (M2 and M3 Development Standards) and the design standards of this Section shall regulate all uses and structures within the M2 and M3 Zones. Figure (M2 and M3 Zones Development Standards) illustrates the development standards of Table Applicable Overlay. See Chapter (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay details. G. Manufacturing/Industrial Operational Standards. The standards of this Section shall apply to all land uses in the LI, M2, and M3 Zones. 1. Vibrations. Vibration produced from the operation of machinery shall not exceed a displacement of inch, as measured at or beyond the site property line for any adjacent non-m2 and M3 Zones. 2. Lot Surface. All non-enclosed areas of a lot used for the movement or storage of vehicles, equipment, merchandise display, or outdoor land use activities shall be surfaced and maintained consistent with specifications for parking lots in Chapter (Parking Standards). City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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101 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Figure Zoning Location Map for Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Zone City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

102 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES 3. Refuse and Recycling Area Required. Areas for storage and collection of refuge and recycling are established by the development standards table of the applicable zone, or as otherwise recommended by the waste management company. See Chapter (Recycling and Refuse Facilities) for additional requirements. H. Lighting. 1. Building design shall integrate buildingmounted lighting, consistent with the design and character of the structure, to aid in lighting the following areas: i. The pedestrian way, including areas along primary or side streets. ii. Pedestrian paths, including mid-block connections, from parking lot areas to the building or street. iii. Parking structure entryways and lobbies. 2. All lighting fixtures, including building mounted lighting and pedestrian fixtures, shall adhere to the standards of this code. 3. Lighting fixtures in parking areas, ingress/egress areas, and all internal circulation areas shall be directed and shielded appropriately to not illuminate surrounding properties. 4. See standards in Table (Parking Lot Standards). I. Outdoor Activities and Storage. Any uses or activity not contained wholly within a building shall be screened on all property lines by a minimum 6-foot-high site wall or fencing and shall provide sufficient visual screening. (Landscape screening shall be provided between the site wall and the primary street frontage.) J. Warehousing/Mini-Warehousing. All warehousing and mini-ware housing uses shall comply with the following minimum standards: 1. On-Site Management. A manager or employee shall be on the site during all business hours. 2. Security. A centrally monitored electronic security system, approved by the South Gate Police Department, shall be used at all times. i. A check-in and check-out procedure shall be instituted, requiring, among other things, that each visitor to the facility provide his/her name, address, driver s license or other legal identification number, vehicle license, storage area visited, and time in and out. ii. The manager and any person employed at the facility shall be subject to a police record check. 3. Storage Areas. Commercial deadbolt locks shall be installed for each storage area. i. For any storage space doors that open outward, the hinge pin shall be installed in such a manner that it cannot be removed. ii. An alarm switchboard/indicator shall be installed in the office to indicate when a storage area is opened. 4. Lighting. Sufficient lighting, including roof lighting, shall be maintained to facilitate visual observation of the site and storage area during the hours of darkness. 5. Hazardous Materials. No toxic or flammable material storage shall be permitted on premises; this requirement shall be conspicuously posted in each storage area. 90 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

103 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES Mandatory Reporting. Reporting of all crime and burglary to the management shall be a rental agreement condition, and the report shall be available to all tenants and the South Gate Police Department. 7. Police Cost Reimbursement. The use operator shall reimburse the City for any onsite safety enforcement costs incurred by the South Gate Police Department. 8. Caretaker Unit. One caretaker/manager s unit may be permitted on the site, subject to single-family development standards and size, including the required off-street parking. 9. Each storage space may have a minimum of 9 feet by 20 feet immediately adjacent loading space with ingress and egress; said loading space is in addition to any and all driveways. K. Freight Classification Yards. This land use shall be limited to the locations permitted as of January 1, Any additional construction or use to those locations shall require a CUP and a Discretionary Plan Review by the Planning Commission. As a part of the environmental analysis for this process, at a minimum, an air quality analysis, a fiscal analysis, and a traffic study will be required. L. Fabrication/Welding. All fabrication/welding land uses may be permitted indoors or outdoors, consistent with the following standards: 1. Located within a minimum of 150 feet of a Neighborhood Low Zone or Neighborhood Medium Zone; or 2. Entirely enclosed within a building; or 3. Completely screened by an 8-foot-tall solid wall along any adjacent Neighborhood Low/ Neighborhood Medium Zone property line, or the property line closest to the Neighborhood Low/Neighborhood Medium Zone lot. Trees/shrubbery shall be planted and maintained to the satisfaction of the City engineer. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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105 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES CHAPTER Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Purpose and Intent Applicability Residential Neighborhood Character Allowable Uses Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone Residential Operating Standards Multi-Family Development Standards Mobile Home (MH) Zone Civic (CV) and Open Space (OS) Zones City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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107 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Section Purpose and Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to specify the requirements and development standards within the Residential Neighborhood Zones as established by the Zoning Map. Residential Neighborhood Zones are established to provide areas suitable for residential living and civic activities, to protect the character and form of existing residential neighborhoods of South Gate, and to minimize the impacts and noise of adjacent non-residential uses on residential neighborhoods. Section Applicability The building, design, and development standards of this Chapter shall be applicable to all buildings and uses within the Residential Neighborhood Zones and multi-family developments in Mixed-Use Zones. Section Residential Neighborhood Character Residential Neighborhood Zones are characterized differently than other zones for the purpose of protecting and extending the unique residential character of the existing South Gate neighborhoods. Residential Neighborhood Zones include Neighborhood Low (NL), Neighborhood Medium (NM), Civic (CV), and Open Space (OS) Zones. The specific design and development standards for each zone are detailed within this Section. Residential Neighborhood Zone development standards and site planning standards are intended to regulate, create, maintain, and preserve residentially focused areas with civic, recreation, and open space amenities. Section Allowable Uses A. Land Uses. Residential uses are intended to be the primary permitted use in all Residential Neighborhood Zones. Allowable uses in Residential Neighborhood Zones, as identified by Table (Residential Neighborhood Zone Allowed Land Uses), shall be for the express purpose of establishing high-quality residential living environments and minimizing the impacts and nuisance of non-residential uses. B. Home Occupations. Home occupations shall be permitted in conjunction with any residential land use in the NL, NM, and MH Zones, subject to the provisions of the SGMC. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

108 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone Table NL1 Standard Lot Development Standards Density Permitted Lot Area Minimum Square Footage (s.f.) Lot Width Maximum Lot Coverage Height (1) Maximum Architectural Features du/acre 5,000 s.f. per lot; max 2 separate living units 50 ft. 40% of Lot 2.5 stories, 35 ft. whichever is less; 40 ft. max. Required Building Setbacks (2) 20 ft. 1 st floor; Living to Front PL 20 ft. to 2 nd floor deck; 30 ft. 2 nd floor Porch to Front PL 14 ft. Garage to Front PL 20 ft. Side Street PL 10 ft. Interior/Rear PL 5 ft. Alley PL 5 ft. Architectural Projections Front PL Side Street/Interior PL Building Separation Between Buildings PL Site Walls Front Setback Area Along Interior PL (3) 6 ft. covered porch; 1 ft. all other projections 2 ft. not to exceed 30% of elevation 10 ft. See Section (C) 24 to 36 inches max height 6 foot height The Residential Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone is intended to provide for single-family detached and attached residential living configurations in a setting that preserves the existing character and nature of residential neighborhoods (Figure ). This zone provides for low- to moderate-density single-family dwellings, up to a maximum of 12 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). The NL Zone is intended to implement, and is consistent with, the Neighborhood Low Place Type designation of the General Plan. A. Development Standards. Table (NL1 Standard Lot Development Standards) and the design standards of this Section shall regulate all uses and structures on Standard Lot configurations within the NL Zone. Figure (NL Development Standards) illustrates the development standards of Table B. Applicable Overlays. No overlay areas are applicable to the NL Zone. Table Notes: 1. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean story. 2. See Section (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications. 3. Interior walls may be permitted up to 7 with approval on an Administrative Permit. Rear or interior walls may be permitted to be 8 foot maximum when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL= property line. 96 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

109 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Figure Zoning Location Map for Neighborhood Low (NL) Zone Figure NL Development Standards City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

110 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Table NL2 Small Lot Development Standards Density Permitted Lot Area Minimum Square Footage (s.f.) Lot Width Maximum Lot Coverage Height (1) Maximum Architectural Features 5.1 to 12.0 du/acre Required Building Setbacks (2) Living to Front PL 30 ft. 60% of Lot 3 stories, 45 ft. whichever is less; 50 ft. max. 15 ft. Porch to Front PL 12 ft. Garage to Front PL 18 ft. Side Street PL Interior/Rear PL Property Boundary PL 8 ft. Alley PL 3 ft. or 18 ft. Architectural Projections Front PL Side Street/Interior PL Building Separation Between Buildings Private Open Space Required for Ground Floor Unit (3) Required for Upper Floor Unit Storage Space Required in Garage Maximum Frontage Garage Frontage on Street PL Site Walls Front Setback Area Along Interior PL (4) 6 ft. covered porch; 1 ft. all other projections 2 ft. not to exceed 30% of elevation 10 ft. 150 s.f. per unit 60 s.f. per unit 108 cubic feet per unit; min. interior 3 ft. dimension 67% See Section (C) 24 to 36 inches max height 6 foot height C. Small-Lot/Attached Configuration. The smalllot/attached configuration standards are intended to allow for flexibility and creativity in the design of single-family detached and single-family attached homes. A broad range of configurations can be used, including cluster homes, duplex homes, triplex homes, and other configurations that fit the character of the NL Zone and meet the permitted density requirements of Table (NL2 Small Lot Development Standards). 1. Development Standards. Table and the design standards of this Section shall regulate all uses and structures within the NM Zone; standards that do not apply to the lot configuration are denoted with in the table, and the standard shall not be regulated. Figure (NL Small Lot/Attached Configuration Development Standards) illustrates the standards of Table Table Notes: 1. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean story. 2. See Section (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications. 3. Not applicable where private yard space of 150 s.f. with a minimum dimension of 5 ft., is provided per ground floor unit. 4. Interior walls may be permitted up to 7 with approval on an Administrative Permit. Rear or interior walls may be permitted to be 8 foot maximum when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL= property line 98 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

111 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Figure NL Small Lot/Attached Configuration Development Standards Example of small lot/attached homes facing the street with alley-loaded garages. Example of alley-facing garages of small lot/attached homes. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

112 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone Table NM Development Standards Density Maximum Maximum Lot Coverage 60% Height (1) Maximum Architectural Features 20.0 du/acre 3 stories, 50 ft. whichever is less 55 ft. max. Required Building and Parking Setbacks (2) 15 ft. 1 st floor; Living to Front PL 15 ft. 2 nd floor deck; 20 ft. upper floors 10 ft. 1 Porch to Front PL st floor; 15 ft. 2 nd floor deck and upper floors Not permitted; garages shall be Garage to Front PL accessed from internal private drives or alleys Side Street PL 15 ft. 10 ft. to living, Interior PL 5 ft. to parking or garage Interior PL, Adjacent to NL 20 ft.; 10 ft. to parking or garage Alley 3 ft. or 18 ft. or greater Architectural Projections Side Street/Interior PL Building Separation Between 1-Story Massing Between 2- and 3-Story Massing Common Open Space NM Zone Developments of 25 or More Units 2 ft. not to exceed 30% of elevation 10 ft. 15 ft. Common open space required; see Section (Open Space Requirements) Private Space See Section Required for Ground Floor Unit (3) 150 s.f. per unit; 7 ft. min. dimension Required for Upper Floor Unit 60 s.f. per unit; 7 ft. min. dimension Private Storage Space (4) 108 cubic feet per unit; min. interior 3 ft. dimension PL Site Walls (5) See Section (C) Front Setback Area Along Interior PL 24 to 36 inches max height 6 foot height The Residential Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone is intended to provide for a range of attached and detached multi-family, apartment, and condominium residential living configurations in close proximity to transit and primary transportation corridors. This zone provides for moderate- to high-density multi-family dwelling configurations up to 20 du/ac (Figure ). The NM Zone is intended to implement, and is consistent with, the Neighborhood Medium Place Type designation of the General Plan. A. Development Standards. Table (NM Development Standards) and the design standards of this Section shall regulate all uses and structures within the NM Zone. Figure illustrates the development standards of Table B. Building Configurations. Residential development within the NM Zone can be in a variety of configurations. Development may range in form from small-lot configurations to attached moderate- to high-density configurations. Building configuration should be consistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Table Notes: 1. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean story. 2. See Section (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications. 3. Not applicable where private yard space of 150 s.f. with a minimum dimension of 5 ft., is provided per ground floor unit. 4. Private storage space may be provided inside the garage, or within a private secured cabinet accessed from outside the unit. 5. All site walls shall be solid walls; see Solid Wall definition. Interior walls may be permitted up to 7 with approval on an Administrative Permit. Rear or interior walls may be permitted to be 8 foot maximum when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL= property line 100 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

113 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Figure Zoning Location Map for Neighborhood Medium (NM) Zone C. Special Permissions. Equestrian Stables (commercial or private) are permitted in the NM zoned parcels with a minimum of one acre or more along Gardendale Street adjacent to Hollydale Park. D. Applicable Overlay. See Chapter (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay details that are applicable only to the limited NM Zone area along Tweedy Boulevard. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

114 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Not to scale Example of front elevation of attached homes. Figure NM Development Standards Example of attached homes with pedestrian-oriented architectural treatment. 102 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

115 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Residential Operating Standards The following operational standards and requirements shall apply to all residential units, buildings, and uses in all zones where residential uses are allowed. A. Hardscape in Front Setback. Hardscape (driveways, walkways, steps, terraces, and other site design elements that are placed directly ongrade) within the front setback shall be limited to the permitted driveway and a 6 foot long access walk to the entry of the residence. B. Residential Parking. 1. Parking of vehicles shall only occur within the designated driveway or garage. 2. No vehicle or trailer of any kind for daily use may be parked or stored for more than 36 hours in any required building line setback area other than on a designated. 3. No recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer of any kind for occasional or recreational use may be parked or stored on a designated driveway. C. Screening Required. All of the following equipment and spaces shall be screened on all sides and subject to the standards of this Section: 1. Solid walls and/or fences of 6 feet in height shall screen mechanical equipment, garbage receptacles, loading areas, and other unsightly areas, and provide privacy at the back of lots and alongside streets. 2. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be placed behind a permanent parapet wall and shall be completely screened from view. 3. Screening shall be equal in height to the highest portion of the equipment or ducting and shall be permanently maintained. 4. All wall air conditioner units shall be screened from view with material that is compatible and in harmony with the architectural styling and detailing of the building. 5. Clothes-drying areas shall be screened on all sides by a fence or wall that is a minimum of 6 feet in height. D. Noise. All multi-family units and projects shall comply with all General Plan and State of California thermal and noise insulation requirements. E. Lighting. All lighting of the building, landscaping, parking area, and similar facilities shall be hooded and directed to reflect away from adjoining properties. F. Signs. Signage for residential uses and properties shall be permitted consistent with the Sign Ordinance. G. Treatment of Utilities. All utilities shall be underground in accordance with Section (Development Requirements) of this Code. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

116 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Multi-Family Development Standards To ensure that multi-family development contributes to the overall character and integrity of South Gate neighborhoods, the following standards and requirements shall apply to all residential development, modifications, expansions, and redevelopment of buildings with five or more units in any residential or mixed-use zone: A. Administrative Plan Review (APR) Required. Multifamily development (including all attached units or condominiums, conversion of apartments to condominiums, and structural/architectural alterations to such developments) shall require APR and approval subject to the standards of Chapter (Permits and Procedures). All development, design, and operational standards found in Sections , , and shall be included in the APR. Filing and approval of a Subdivision Map pursuant to the requirements of Title 12 of the SGMC shall be required for condo development and conversion. B. Lot and Building Design. All multi-family development in the NL, NM and Mixed-Use Zones shall be consistent with the standards of Section (Achieving Pedestrian/Human-Scaled Development), (Open Space Requirements), (General Building Design Standards), (Ground-Floor Retail & Pedestrian-Oriented Uses), and (Guidelines for Building Frontage Types). 1. Lot design should minimize the number of curb cuts along the street. 2. All NM Zone garages shall be accessed from internal private drives or alleys. C. Site Walls (Street Screens) and Fences. 1. Defined Parking Areas. At the outside perimeter of all off-street parking areas abutting or visible from a public street, except vehicle and pedestrian entry/exit points, a solid wall, decorative block wall, or a combination of berms (land contouring) and landscaping of 36 inches in height shall be provided and maintained. 2. Chain-Link Fences. Chain-link fences are prohibited except for dark vinyl-coated fences used in conjunction with landscape buffering and screened with plantings. 3. Architectural Compatibility. All site walls and fences shall be architecturally compatible to main buildings. Type, texture, and color shall be approved by the Director. 4. Interior or rear property walls or fences may be permitted to a maximum of 8 feet when adjacent to commercial, industrial, open space utilities, alleys or parking lots. Barbed wire is prohibited. Walls and fences in front yard shall conform with the requirements identified in the development standard table for each zone in this Chapter. D. Refuse and Recycling Areas. A dedicated outdoor area for refuse/ recycling shall be provided for all units per Table , or as otherwise recommended by the waste management company. See Chapter (Recycling and Refuse Facilities) requirements. Table MF Refuse/Recycling Area Unit Standard 2- to 4-Unit Buildings 8 s.f. required per unit 5-Unit or More Buildings Enclosure Height 16 s.f. required per unit 6 ft. required, screened from public view E. Recorded Easements. A public utility easement shall be recorded for all private streets and public utility areas of a project. F. Access. Appropriate access routes necessary for fire and safety access, subject to City approval, shall be provided for all areas of a project. G. Dedicated Unit-Required Amenities. All spaces and amenities required on a per-unit basis by this 104 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

117 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Chapter, including private open space, private storage, and required parking, shall be assigned to each unit and not transferable between units. Such space shall be conveyed as an integral part of the unit. H. Ownership Covenants. All multi-family development, including all condominiums and attached-unit ownership, shall establish covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) for the individual development, in addition to such CC&Rs that may be required by the Department of Real Estate of California or pursuant to the Civil Code of California or other state laws or policies. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

118 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Mobile Home (MH) Zone The Mobile Home (MH) Zone is intended to provide for mobile and manufactured housing in compliance with the State Mobile Home Parks Act (Division 13, Part 23.1 of the California Health and Safety Code, commencing with Section 18200) or the implementing state guidelines (Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 2 of the California Administrative Code, hereinafter referred to as Title 25 ) and Section of the State Health and Safety Code (Figure ). The MH Zone as illustrated in Figure is intended to implement and be consistent with the Neighborhood Medium Place Type designation of the General Plan. Mobile Home developments shall be subject to the Administrative Plan Review permit. A. Title 25. This Section is adopted pursuant to Section of the California Health and Safety Code. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to legalize any act made illegal by Title 25 or the State Mobile Home Parks Act. All mobile home/manufactured home (mobile home) units and/or mobile home parks shall be in compliance with Title 25. All provisions of this Section are intended to be compliant with Title 25; where inconsistencies between this Section and Title 25 occur, the provisions of Title 25 shall prevail. For the purpose of this Section, a mobile/manufactured home is as defined in Section of the California Health and Safety Code of the State of California. B. Applicability. The regulations and development standards of this Section govern the MH Zone. C. Restrictions. All development or installation of units with the MH Zone shall meet the land use requirements of Table (Residential Neighborhood Zone Allowed Land Uses), and shall be further regulated by Title 25, the Additional Use Regulations indicated, and the following provisions: 1. Limit of one mobile home or recreational vehicle per space. 2. Maximum height shall not exceed two habitable stories. 3. No mobile home shall be used for any commercial purposes. 4. All accessory structures and land uses (nonmobile home structures), including recreation buildings and other facilities, shall be designed for and limited to use by residents of the mobile home park and their guests. D. Mobile Homes on Residential Lots. Mobile home units and mobile home subdivisions shall be permitted on individual lots outside of the MH Zone where the mobile home conforms to all development standards of the applicable zone and all the following standards: 1. Effect on Conversion. A mobile home that is placed on a foundation system pursuant to this Code shall be deemed to be a mobile home and subject to local property taxation pursuant to Section of the Health and Safety Code and Section of the Revenue and Taxation Code. 2. Eligibility. A mobile home shall not be located on a permanent foundation on a private lot unless it: i. Was constructed after September 15, 1971, and was issued an insignia of approval by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, or was constructed after July 1, 1976, and was issued an insignia of approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and ii. Has not been altered in violation of applicable codes. 106 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

119 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Figure Zoning Location Map for Mobile Home (MH) Zone City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

120 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Figure , Mobile Home (MH) Zone, Aerial Photograph 3. Criteria. Mobile homes located on a foundation system on a private lot shall: i. Be occupied only as a residential use type; ii. Be subject to all provisions of this Code applicable to residential structures; iii. Meet all requirements for the applicable zone; and iv. Be attached to a foundation system in compliance with all applicable building regulations and Section of the California Health and Safety Code. 4. Surrender of Registration. Subsequent to applying for the required building permits and prior to occupancy, the owner shall request a certification from the Building Department that a certificate of occupancy be issued pursuant to Section 18551(b)(2) of the California Health and Safety Code. Thereafter, any vehicle license plate, certificate of ownership, and certificate of registration issued by a state agency is to be surrendered to the appropriate state agencies. Any mobile/manufactured home that is permanently attached with underpinning or foundation to the ground must bear a California insignia or federal label pursuant to Section 18550(b) of the California Health and Safety Code. 5. Building Permit. Prior to installation of a mobile/manufactured home on a permanent foundation system, the mobile/manufactured home owner or a licensed contractor shall obtain a building permit from the Department of Building and Safety. To obtain such a permit, the owner or contractor shall comply with all requirements of Section 18551(a) of the California Health and Safety Code. 108 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

121 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Civic (CV) and Open Space (OS) Zones Table CV Development Standards Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum 1.5 Maximum with Bonus 4.0 Height (1) Maximum Maximum with Bonus Architectural Projection 3 stories, 40 ft. 5 stories, 50 ft. 65 ft. Required Building and Parking Setbacks (2) Primary Frontage 15 ft. to building, 5 ft. to parking Side Street 15 ft. to building, 5 ft. to parking Interior PL 20 ft. to building, 5 ft. to parking Interior PL, Adjacent to NL 20 ft. Alley 3 ft. Building Separation Between Buildings PL Site Walls Front Setback Area Along Interior PL 20 ft. See Section (C) 24 to 48 inches maximum height 6 foot maximum height A. Civic (CV) Zone. The Civic (CV) Zone is intended to provide for public civic and recreational uses near residential neighborhoods and existing or planned transit. This zone captures the existing public and quasi-public uses within South Gate, including government buildings, public assembly, public offices, and schools and is intended to foster future civic investment in the community (Figure ). The CV Zone is intended to implement, and is consistent with, the Civic/Institutional Place Type designation of the General Plan. This zone may be supported by and used in conjunction with the Civic Center (CC) Zone. 1. Development Standards. Table (CV Development Standards) identifies the applicable development standards for this zone and the design standards of this Section shall regulate all uses and structures within the CV Zone. 2. Applicable Standards. In addition to the standards of this Section, development within the CV Zone shall be subject to the standards of the following Chapters and Sections: i. Chapter (Parking Standards) Table Notes: 1. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean story; see Chapter for density bonus information. 2. See Section (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL= property line ii. Section (General Building Design Guidelines) iii. Section (B) (Treatment of Building Facades) 3. Applicable Overlay. See Chapter (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay details. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

122 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Figure Zoning Location Map for Civic (CV) Zone 110 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

123 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Table OS Development Standards Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) Maximum Maximum with Bonus Height (1) Maximum Maximum with Bonus Architectural Projection 20 ft. Required Building and Parking Setbacks (2) Primary Frontage Side Street Interior PL Interior PL, adjacent to NL Alley Building Separation Between Buildings PL Site Walls Front Setback Area Along Interior PL 15 ft. to building, 10 ft. to parking 15 ft. to building, 5 ft. to parking 15 ft. to building, 5 ft. to parking 15 ft. 3 ft. 10 ft. See Section (C) 24 to 48 inches maximum height 6 foot maximum height Table Notes: 1. Maximum building height may include 1 additional subterranean story; see Chapter for density bonus information. 2. See Section (Administrative Modifications) for permitted setback modifications. Applicable to All: All standards are minimums unless otherwise noted. Setbacks shall be measured from property line. PL= property line B. Open Space (OS) Zone. The Open Space (OS) Zone is intended to provide for public and private parks, community recreation facilities, and open space resources throughout the City Figure The OS Zone captures the existing parks within the City; it is intended to implement, and is consistent, with the Park/Plaza/Open Space Place Type designation of the General Plan. 1. Development Standards. Table (OS Development Standards) and the design standards of this Section shall regulate all uses and structures within the OS Zone; standards that do not apply to the lot configuration are denoted with in the table, and the standard shall not be regulated. 2. Applicable Standards. In addition to the standards of this Section, development within the OS Zone shall be subject to the standards of the following Chapters and Sections: i. Chapter Parking Standards ii. Section (General Building Design) iii. Section (B) (Treatment of Building Facades) 3. Applicable Overlay. See Chapter (Corridor Transition Overlay) for overlay details. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

124 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES Figure Zoning Location Map for Open Space (OS) Zone 112 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

125 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES C. Design Standards. The following standards shall apply to all buildings and uses within the CV and OS Zones: 1. Transit Access. Buildings should be designed and located to provide convenient access to bus stops and transit (where available or planned). Building overhangs or design features are encouraged to provide shelter, seating, and protection from street traffic. 2. Pedestrian Streetscapes. i. Building interaction with the streetscape and pedestrian pathways should be attractive and suited to the adjacent neighborhood, and should encourage pedestrian access to the site. ii. Use of walls and fences as screening is discouraged, as such features may create an impediment (real or visual) to access and use of the civic amenities. Walls and fences, when used, should serve a wayfinding purpose, and be integrated into building and site design. 3. Parking. i. Parking should be provided through a combination of public parking and parkonce (where applicable) spaces designed for accessibility to the public and consistency with the neighborhood. ii. Parking between the building and front setback is discouraged. Design and location of parking in conjunction with CV and OS Zones shall be consistent with Chapter (Parking Standards). 4. Civic Building Design Review. Due to the community-wide need for civic buildings to reflect the civic and cultural characteristics of the community as distinct from the commercial or residential characteristics of non-civic buildings, all civic buildings shall be subject to the standards of Section (B) (Treatment of Building Facades). Civic buildings are exempt from the building and frontage type standards (Section ). Civic buildings are subject to Discretionary Plan Review by the Director, or designee, who will present a recommendation to the Planning Commission for its consideration and action. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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129 CORRIDOR TRANSITION OVERLAY Section Purpose and Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to implement the Corridor Transition Overlay, as established by the General Plan, to allow for consolidation of parcels along primary corridors to incentivize and facilitate redevelopment of these areas in a manner that promotes a transition in building form and use to support neighborhood integrity. Specifically, the Corridor Transition Overlay is intended to accomplish the following: A. Enable consolidation of properties to promote redevelopment along primary corridors. B. Allow for rezoning of properties to create a transition of graduated land use intensities around primary corridors. C. Protect neighborhood character by transitioning between strictly residential uses and other mixed-use zones. D. Strengthen the City s economic base by providing opportunities for land consolidation. E. Facilitate the transition of property from existing uses to zones uses consistent with the vision of the General Plan. Section Applicability The standards of this Chapter may be used by and applied to any property identified within the Corridor Transition Overlay, as shown in Figure (Corridor Transition Overlay Map). Section Requirements A. Parcel Consolidation and Rezoning. Where Corridor Transition Overlay parcels are developed in conjunction with parcels in the adjacent Urban Mixed-Use Zones, then a Zone Amendment application shall be required to increase the zone designation of the Corridor Transition Overlay Parcels to the adjacent Urban Mixed-Use Zone. B. Upzoning Eligibility. Parcels in the Corridor Transition Overlay may be eligible for upzoning subject to the following: 1. If parcel(s) within the Corridor Transition Overlay are developed in conjunction with the Urban Mixed-Use Zone parcels along the corridor, then the designation of these parcels may be upzoned to the designation of the corridor, with a Zone Amendment. 2. If development along the corridor occurs without involving the Corridor Transition Overlay parcel(s), then the parcel(s) may be eligible for upzoning to the next higher density zone, after construction in the adjacent Urban-Mixed Use Zone is complete, and subject to the requirements of this Section. Parcels shall be eligible for the following upzoning: Neighborhood Low: Eligible for upzoning to Neighborhood Medium (NM) Neighborhood Medium: Eligible for upzoning to Corridor 2 Zone (CDR2) City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

130 CORRIDOR TRANSITION OVERLAY Figure Corridor Transition Overlay Map C. Existing Zoning Limitation. Where development does not occur on an adjacent Urban Mixed-Use Zone, Corridor Transition Overlay parcel(s) shall not be eligible for upzoning, and shall be limited to development consistent with their existing zone designation per the Zoning Map. D. Rezoning Required. Any property consolidated with parcels in the Urban Mixed-Use Zone, or upzoned shall be required to submit a Zoning Amendment application for the property/parcel(s) consistent with the intent of this Chapter. 1. All property developed under a single development application shall be processed under a single zone designation. 2. Rezoning of property, to a zone inconsistent with this Chapter, shall not be permitted unless a General Plan amendment and concurrent Zoning Map amendment(s) are processed. 118 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

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133 INDUSTRIAL FLEX TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY Section Purpose and Intent The purpose of this Section is to permit manufacturing uses, which contribute to the job base and support the retention of existing businesses in the City of South Gate, on properties zoned Industrial Flex (IF) within the Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay. Specifically, the Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay is intended to accomplish the following: A. Allow existing businesses within the overlay to operate and allows additional manufacturing uses within the overlay. B. Implement the General Plan Mobility Element policies to utilize rail, which would reduce truck traffic along Firestone Boulevard. C. Provide for standards to ensure the vision of the General Plan is implemented and the proper transition between existing adjacent land uses occur. Section Applicability The standards of this Chapter may be used by and applied to any property identified within the Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay, as shown in Figure (Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Map). The Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay is intended to be used on an interim basis until properties within the Overlay area begin to redevelop to urban mixed uses. Once a property located within the Overlay redevelops to a non-manufacturing use, the overlay shall no longer be applicable to that property, in whole or part. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

134 INDUSTRIAL FLEX TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY Industrial Flex Transition Overlay (shown within red boundary) Figure Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Map 122 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

135 INDUSTRIAL FLEX TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay Standards Table IFTO Development Standards Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Minimum 0.25 Maximum 1.0 Maximum Height Along Street PL Along Interior PL Architectural Features The following standards apply: A. Development projects in the Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay shall be subject to the development standards of the Zone, as described in Section Industrial Flex Zone (IF). B. Permitted manufacturing uses shall be limited to General Manufacturing and Assembly identified in Article 6 (Definitions) as well as select Light Manufacturing uses as described in Table (Allowable Land Uses, Urban Mixed-Use Zones). The following uses will be permitted: 2 stories, 35 ft. 4 stories, 45 ft. 65 ft. General Manufacturing and Assembly Bookbinding Caretaker Unit Food Processing Grinding Shops/Milling Horticultural Services C. The following development standards for FAR and Height shall apply to parcels within the Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay. For other standards not listed below, standards listed in Table IF Development Standards shall apply. D. Screening of outdoor uses is required as identified in Section so that uses are not visible from the public view or streets. E. Development projects shall be subject to the buffer setback requirements as identified in Section E. F. Where feasible, manufacturing uses should consider rail use to transport goods. G. Parcels that include areas within the Firestone Pedestrian Frontage Overlay, are required to conform to the requirements of that Overlay, including the following: Non-manufacturing uses, such as ground-floor retail, service-oriented businesses uses, restaurants, cafés, and other uses that generate walk-in clientele, are required within with the Firestone Pedestrian Frontage Overlay. The location of manufacturing uses shall be limited to the boundaries of the Industrial Flex Transitional Overlay only. Development projects shall ensure proper interface and compatibility with the adjacent Firestone Pedestrian Frontage Overlay in terms of site layout, architecture, pedestrian orientation, and on-site circulation. H. Development projects shall comply with the design and development standards for the Industrial Flex Zone, as contained in Chapter (Urban Mixed-Use Zones); and Chapter (Development and Design Standards and Guidelines for Urban Mixed-Use Zones). Additionally, standards of Chapter (General Development Standards), and all other applicable requirements of this Code, shall apply. I. See Special Requirements & Overlay Zones map, for the location of other applicable Overlays, including the Firestone Pedestrian Frontage Overlay, Firestone & Otis Mixed-Use Area, and Union Pacific Railroad Overlay. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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139 GENERAL PROPERTY STANDARDS Section Purpose and Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations and provide appropriate flexibility within the Zoning Code to promote quality development. Sections within this Chapter apply generally to all lots and parcels, and to modifications of the provisions of this Code. Section Applicability Sections within this Chapter generally modify or apply special conditions to zones or other standards of this Zoning Code. The Director shall have the responsibility to determine the appropriate use of these standards and to exercise applicability on an individual project basis. All appeals of Director decisions shall be subject to the process standards of Chapters (Administration) and (Permits and Procedures). City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

140 GENERAL PROPERTY STANDARDS Administrative Modifications The design standards of this Zoning Code are intended to promote quality, orderly development within the City. As identified in Table (Administrative Modifications), particular design standards of this Code may be adjusted, subject to the applicant providing the necessary information for the Director to make an informed decision in granting or denying the request for modification. The Director may elect to refer the application to the Planning Commission. A. Administrative Modification. Upon determination by the Director that the modification request is consistent with the applicable requirements of this Code, the identified standards may be modified administratively, consistent with Table (Administrative Modifications). The Director may allow modifications beyond the limits identified in Table if the Director deems such modifications to meet the intent of the General Plan and this Code, and the requests are not determined to be major modifications. Additionally, the Director may approve multiple modifications beyond the limits of Table under one application, and would not require multiple review periods. B. Major Modification. Requests that are deemed by the Director to be major or significant (i.e. requiring approximately four or more variances or modifications) but are consistent with the intent of this Zoning Code, are to be processed with a recommendation from the Director for review and action by the Planning Commission or City Council. C. Limits of Modifications. Upon determination by the Planning Commission or City Council that the request for a major modification does not comply with the intent of this Code, such request shall be deemed ineligible for a modification and shall be processed as a Zoning Code amendment or variance, consistent with Chapter (Administration) and Chapter (Permits and Procedures). Table Administrative Modifications Maximum Amount of Standard to Be Modified Standard Lot Area Lot Width/Depth 10% Building Placement Front Setback 15% Side Street Setback 15% Interior Setback 10% Rear Setback 15% Alley Setback 10% Building Height Residential/Commercial 10% Buildings 28%; all additional height Industrial Buildings shall be clear story Volume/Massing Volume/Massing 15% total for building Required Parking 10%, not applicable to Required Parking garage requirements in Neighborhood Low Zone Parking Access 5% Parking Placement Front Setback 5% Side Street Setback 5% Interior Setback 25% Rear Setback 25% Driveway Width Driveway Width 5% 128 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

141 GENERAL PROPERTY STANDARDS Block and Lot Requirements The standards of this Section shall be used in conjunction with Section (Achieving Pedestrian/Human-Scaled Development) of this Zoning Code. Block requirements for Urban Mixed-Use Zones shall be as follows: A. Blocks. Should be walkable from one intersection to the next, providing a continuous and cohesive sidewalk. All parcels with frontage along the same right-of-way shall contribute to (financially or through the development of) the continuous and consistent pedestrian sidewalk. B. Lot Width Standards. The development of blocks is intended to create a cohesive and pedestrianfriendly environment at a walkable scale. Individual parcels or projects shall contribute to the creation of blocks, consistent with the standards of this Zoning Code. C. Minimum Lot Area. All lots shall conform to the minimum lot area requirements of the applicable zone. Any lot may be subdivided, including through-lots, where all the resulting lots meet the minimum lot requirements of the applicable zone. D. Through-Lots. Through-lots may be improved as a single lot, provided the development is consistent with the front or primary frontage setback requirements of the applicable zone on both frontages to maintain neighborhood character. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

142 GENERAL PROPERTY STANDARDS Development Requirements All development in all zones shall be subject to the following standards. A. Main Building Structures. An accessory building shall not be constructed or maintained on a property without a main structure without a Temporary Use Permit. 1. Accessory structures shall not be permitted between the main structure and the street frontage unless approved by the Director. In such cases, the approved accessory structure shall not violate the minimum front property line/frontage setback requirements. B. Dwelling Unit Size. Each newly constructed dwelling unit shall contain a minimum square feet of floor area consistent with Table (Minimum Dwelling Unit Size) based on the number of bedrooms. Table Minimum Dwelling Unit Size Dwelling Unit Type Minimum Size Required C. Driveways. 1. The width of the driveway shall be limited to the width necessary to access the permitted parking spaces. The full width of the driveway shall terminate into a garage or carport; narrowing of the driveway width is allowed to facilitate site design. 2. Driveway depth shall be regulated per the following to properly facilitate lot layout and on-site parking. Short driveways for NL Zone small lot configuration and NM Zone lots are permitted at 3 feet from the back of the curb. Standard driveways with a depth of 18 feet or greater from the back of the curb are permitted for any NL Zone or NM Zone lot; resident or guest parking is permitted in a driveway with a minimum depth of 18 feet. A driveway with a length between 3 feet and 18 feet shall not be permitted. See Figure for a diagram of this standard. Studio/One-Bedroom Unit Each Additional Bedroom 600 square feet 150 square feet Figure Minimum Driveway Depth 130 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

143 GENERAL PROPERTY STANDARDS D. Building Entrances. 1. The primary entrance shall be distinguished by architectural features such as the following: An entry portal, Change in material or color, Change in scale of other openings, Addition of columns, or Lintels or canopies. 2. Secondary entrances shall have architectural features that are smaller in height and width, with fewer or simpler architectural elements than the primary entrance in scale and detail. E. Buffer Setback Required. Where adjacent to heavy industrial or light industrial uses (Zones LI, M2, or M3), site planning for new residential or new mixed-use development projects, including residential, shall incorporate a minimum 40-foot setback buffer. The 40-foot setback buffer may include any of the following uses or site design elements: 1. Alley to access alley-loaded garages; 2. Surface or structured parking; 3. Public or private street; 4. Landscaping and/or open space features; or 5. Other landscape, architectural, or site development feature, as deemed appropriate by the Director. F. Building Lighting. 1. Building design shall integrate buildingmounted lighting, consistent with the design and character of the structure, to aid in lighting the following areas: The pedestrian way, including areas along primary or side streets Pedestrian paths, including mid-block connections, from parking lots or parking structures, to the building or street Entryways and lobbies 2. All lighting fixtures, including building mounted lighting and pedestrian fixtures, shall adhere to the standards of this Code. 3. All exterior building and landscape lighting shall meet the following requirements: Be directed onto the premises, resulting in no glare or reflection onto adjacent properties or public right-of-way; and Emanate only from fixtures located under canopies or hoods, under eaves of buildings, or at ground level in the landscaping. 4. See Section (H) (Parking Structure Guidelines) for parking structure lighting regulations. G. Service Areas and Mechanical Equipment. Service areas, service entrances, and mechanical equipment shall be visually unobtrusive and integrated with the design of the site and compatible with the building. 1. Service entrances, waste disposal areas, and other similar uses shall be located adjacent to alleys and away from the primary frontage of the lot. 2. Utility boxes shall be positioned to not be seen from the primary frontage of the lot by locating them on the sides of buildings and away from pedestrian and vehicular routes, or by locating them within interior building corners, at building offsets, or at other similar locations where the building mass acts as a shield from public view. 3. Air intake and exhaust systems or other mechanical equipment that generates noise, smoke, or odors shall not be located on or within 10 feet of the front facade (including side street facade). City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

144 GENERAL PROPERTY STANDARDS Utilities and Easements A. Public Utilities and Easements. The installation, maintenance, and operation of public utilities, subject to the regulation of the California Public Utilities Commission, shall not be hindered by the provisions of this Zoning Code. This Code does not restrict the right of a public utility to increase the capacity of facilities necessary to and used directly for the delivery of or distribution of services. 1. Public Easements. All developments that include mapping of private streets or provision of public utilities on-site shall record public utility easements over the entire private street network and over other portions of the project to accommodate access and urban infrastructure. The Planning Commission may also require access routes necessary to ensure that firefighting equipment can reach and operate efficiently in all areas of the project. 2. Residential Neighborhood Zone Provisions. All required yards in the NL and NM Zones shall be maintained regardless of the installation of a public utility. Such installation or utility maintenance shall not require enlargement of the site. B. Utility Service. The developer or owner of a property shall be responsible for utility service connections, in cooperation with the responsible utility companies. 1. Undergrounding. All new development and new subdivisions shall be required to install on-site utility, phone, and cable television/internet facilities underground in accordance with the respective industry standards. Transmission lines shall be exempt from this requirement. 2. Screening. Transformer, terminal equipment, and public utility boxes shall be undergrounded where possible. Where utilities are located within view of public rights-of-way due to utility or site constraints, all transformer, terminal equipment, and public utility boxes shall be placed underground when feasible. If not feasible, the utility shall be screened from view, equal to the height of the equipment, from streets and adjacent properties. Screening shall be architecturally similar to the closest primary structure. 3. Amateur/Non-Public Antennas. Amateur and non-public transmitting and/or receiving antennas shall meet the following standards: i. Antennas shall conform to required setbacks consistent with accessory structure setbacks within the applicable zone; see Chapter (Second Dwelling Units and Accessory Structures). ii. Antennas shall not exceed 60 feet in height, as measured from the finished grade of the lot, except with the issuance of a CUP. 132 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

145 GENERAL PROPERTY STANDARDS Security Fencing Additional wall height and design features for security fencing may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. Where properties can show the permitted land use or adjacency condition of the property warrants additional security fencing in excess of the applicable Zone development standards, the following standards shall apply: 1. All additional security fencing beyond 6 feet may be permitted up to a maximum of 8 feet subject to an Administrative Plan Review. 2. Security fencing may be permitted between residential uses along interior or rear property lines subject to an Administrative Plan Review. 3. The property requesting security fencing shall have at least one of the following conditions: i. Currently maintains or is applying for an industrial land use consistent with the land use permission of the applicable Zone; ii. The property is adjacent to an existing LI, M2, or M3 Zone property where security is a concern; and/or iii. The property is adjacent to a road, alley, or utility or easement where security is a concern. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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147 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING CHAPTER Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Purpose and Intent Applicability Definitions Density Bonus Incentives Affordable Housing Requirements Affordable Housing Agreement Enforcement and Monitoring Severability of Provisions City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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149 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Section Purpose and Intent It is the intent of the City of South Gate to accommodate the current and projected housing needs of the City s workforce by providing a diverse mix of housing types and a broad range of housing prices. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide incentives for the production of affordable housing in accordance with Government Code Section et seq. and as amended. Section Applicability This Chapter applies to any residential development of five or more units (except for senior housing, which requires a minimum of 35 units) when an applicant proposes a density increase above the maximum allowable residential density. In exchange for the density increase, a portion of the units will be reserved for lower-income households, senior households, or moderate-income households, as provided in this Chapter. Section Definitions Affordable Housing Agreement shall mean a legally binding, written agreement between the City and a developer, in form and substance satisfactory to the City Attorney, ensuring compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. Affordable Housing Costs as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections and 50053, or any successor statute or regulation. Affordable Units shall mean the units reserved for lower-, low-, or moderate-income households or senior households in order for the project to be eligible for the density bonus and incentives. Child Care Facility shall mean a facility other than a small- or large-family day care home, including but not limited to, infant centers. Density Bonus shall mean an increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density as specified by this Zoning Code. Density Bonus Units shall mean the residential units granted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter that exceed the maximum residential density for the development site. Director shall mean the Community Development Director of the City of South Gate or his/her designee. Los Angeles County Annual Median Income (AMI) shall mean the annual median income for Los Angeles County, adjusted for household size, as published in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or its successor provision. Low-Income Households shall mean households whose income does not exceed the lower-income limits applicable to Los Angeles County, as published and periodically updated by the California Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Section of the California Health and Safety Code. Low-Income Units shall mean housing units restricted to occupancy by low-income households at affordable housing cost. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

150 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Lower-Income Households shall mean the inclusion of both low-income and very-low-income households. Moderate-Income Households shall mean households whose income does not exceed the moderate income limits applicable to Los Angeles County, as published and periodically updated by the California Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Section of the California Health and Safety Code or any successor statute or regulation. Moderate-Income Units shall mean housing units restricted to occupancy by moderate-income households at affordable housing cost. Senior Housing shall mean a residential development that has been designed to meet the physical and social needs of older adults and that otherwise qualifies as housing for older persons as that phrase is used in the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and its implementing regulations, and as that phrase is used in California Civil Code Sections 51.3 and 51.12, or to mobile home parks that limit residency based on age requirements for housing for older persons pursuant to Section or of the Civil Code. Very-Low-Income Households shall mean households whose income does not exceed the very-low-income limits applicable to Los Angeles County as published and periodically updated by the State Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Section of the California Health and Safety Code. Very-Low-Income Units shall mean housing units restricted to occupancy by very-low-income households at affordable housing cost. 138 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

151 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Density Bonus A. Determination of Density Bonus. Qualified projects that meet the eligibility requirements set forth in this Chapter shall be granted a density bonus as outlined in Table (Determination of Density Bonus). B. Example. A project that includes 10% very-low-income units would qualify for a total density bonus of 32.5%: 20% base density for providing 5% very-low-income units. For each additional 1% of very-low-income units, the applicant may request a density bonus of 2.5% (5 X 2.5% = 12.5%) (Table , Sample Calculation of a Density Bonus). Table Determination of Density Bonus Income Group Minimum Set-Aside of Affordable or Senior Units Base Bonus Granted Eligible Density Bonus Each Additional 1% of Affordable Units Adds: Maximum Density Bonus Very Low Income (50% AMI) 5% 20% 2.5% 35% Lower Income (80% AMI) 10% 20% 1.5% 35% Moderate Income (120% AMI) 10% 5% 1.0% 35% Land Donation (Very Low Income Projects only) 10% 15% 1% 35% Condominium/Apartment Conversions 33% low-to-moderate income 25% NA 25% 15% very-low income Senior Housing Development 100% (1) (35 units minimum) 20% -- 20% Notes: (1) Senior housing is not required to be affordable in order to receive a density bonus. However, 100% of the units in the development (35 units minimum) must be restricted as senior housing as defined in Section 51.3 of the Civil Code. AMI = Annual Median Income Table Sample Calculation of a Density Bonus Very Low Income (50% AMI) Lower Income (80% AMI) Moderate Income (120% AMI) Senior Housing Initial Project Size 20 Units 20 Units 20 Units 35 units Affordable Units 5% 10% 10% 100% Density Bonus Qualified 20% 20% 5% 20% Total Project Units 24 Units 24 Units 21 Units 42 Units Distribution of Project 1 Very-Low-Income 2 Lower-Income 2 Moderate-Income Units 23 Market-Rate 22 Market-Rate 19 Market-Rate 42 Units (1) Notes: (1) Senior housing is not required to be affordable in order to receive a density bonus. However, 100% of the units in the development (35 units minimum) must be restricted as senior housing as defined in Section 51.3 of the Civil Code. AMI = Annual Median Income City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

152 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING C. Requirements. 1. In all density calculations, fractional units shall be rounded to the next whole number. 2. The density bonus shall not be included when determining the percentage of affordable units. 3. The developer can request a smaller density bonus than the project is entitled to, but no reduction shall be permitted in the number of required affordable units. 4. A density bonus may be selected from only one category, except in combination with a land donation or a child care facility, provided the total density bonus does not exceed 35%. 5. The granting of a density bonus and its subsequent incentive(s) shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a General Plan amendment, zone change, or other discretionary approval. 6. Condominium/apartment conversions are not eligible for a density bonus if the original residential development received a density bonus, or other incentive, pursuant to this Chapter. 7. Senior Housing Requirements. i. Senior/older adult housing development projects must have a minimum of 35 units and shall meet the requirements described in Section 51.3 of the California Civil Code or any successor statute or regulation. ii. Mobile home parks shall limit residency based on age requirements for housing for older persons pursuant to Section of of the Civil Code, or any successor statute or regulation. 8. Land Donation Requirements. An applicant for a tentative map, parcel map, or any other discretionary approval required to construct a residential development in the City shall receive a 15% density bonus for the residential development when the applicant donates land to the City for the purpose of affordable housing development as provided in this Section. This 15% bonus shall be in addition to any other density bonus provided for in this Section, up to a total combined density bonus of 35%. Applicants are eligible for the 15% land donation density bonus if all of the following conditions are met: i. The applicant shall donate and transfer land to the City prior to approval of the final map or other discretionary approval required for the residential development. ii. The transferred land shall have the appropriate acreage and General Plan and zoning designations to permit development of affordable housing for very-low-income households in an amount no less than 10% of the number of residential units of the proposed development. iii. The transferred land shall be at least 1 acre or of sufficient size to permit development of at least 40 residential units. iv. The transferred land and the very-lowincome units constructed shall have a deed restriction recorded with the County Recorder to ensure continued affordability of the units. The deed restriction must be recorded on the property at the time of dedication. v. The transferred land shall be conveyed in fee simple to the City or to a housing developer approved by the City. vi. The transferred land shall be within the boundary of the proposed residential development, or no more than approximately 0.25 mile from the 140 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

153 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING boundary of the qualified project, if the City so approves. vii. No later than the date of approval of the final map or other discretionary approval required for the residential development, the transferred land shall have all of the permits and approvals, other than building permits, necessary for development of the very-low-income housing units on the transferred land. viii. A proposed source of funding for the verylow-income units shall be identified prior to the approval of the final map or other discretionary approval required for the residential development. 9. Child Care Facility Requirements. i. The City shall grant either of the following to a density-bonus project that includes a child care facility located on the premises or adjacent to the project: a. An additional floor area bonus in an amount equivalent to the square footage of the child care facility; or b. An additional concession or incentive that contributes significantly to the economic feasibility of the construction of the child care facility, pursuant to City review and approval. ii. To receive the additional child care density bonus, the project must comply with the following requirements: a. The child care facility will remain in operation for a period of time that is as long as or longer than the period of time during which the density bonus units are required to remain affordable. b. Of the children who attend the child care facility, the percentage of children of very-low income, lowerincome, or moderate-income households shall be equal to or greater than the percentage of affordable units. c. Notwithstanding any requirement of this Section, the City shall not be required to provide a density bonus or concession for a child care facility if the City finds, based on substantial evidence, that the community already has adequate child care facilities. 10. An applicant shall be ineligible for a density bonus or any other incentives or concessions under this section if the housing development is proposed on any property that includes a parcel or parcels on which rental dwelling units are or, if the dwelling units have been vacated or demolished in the five-year period preceding the application, have been subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of lower or very low income; subject to any other form of rent or price control through a public entity s valid exercise of its police power; or occupied by lower or very low income households, unless the proposed housing development replaces those units. Replacement units shall meet the requirements set forth in the California Government Code Section 65915(c)(3)(B). City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

154 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Incentives A. Number of Incentives. A proposed project that provides an affordable housing set-aside, as described in this Chapter, shall be granted incentives in the number shown in Table Table Number of Incentives Target Group % of Affordable Units Very Low Income (50% AMI) 5% 10% 15% Lower Income (80% AMI) 10% 20% 30% Moderate Income (120 % AMI, Common Interest Development Only) 10% 20% 30% Number of Incentives Eligible Incentives (1) Notes: (1) Child care facility: When a qualified project also includes a child care facility as described in Section (B.9), the applicant shall receive one additional incentive. AMI = Annual Median Income B. Documentation of Financial Feasibility. The City shall approve the requested incentives for a proposed project if the applicant provides a written financial statement detailing that the incentive is necessary to make the housing units economically feasible and will sufficiently reduce the cost of the housing development. The applicant shall submit a project financial report (pro forma) demonstrating that the requested incentives or concessions are required to provide for affordable rents or affordable housing costs, as applicable. At the City s discretion, the City may require a third-party review of the financial feasibility at the cost of the applicant. If the applicant is a nonprofit organization, the cost of the consultant may be paid by the City upon prior approval of the City Council. regulation, or to ensure rents in the affordable units meet the requirements of this Chapter. 2. The incentive would have a specific adverse impact, as defined in Government Code Section (d)(2), upon public health and safety, or physical environment, or any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low- and moderate-income households. 3. The concession or incentive would be contrary to State and Federal laws. C. Granting of Incentives. The City shall grant one or more of the requested incentives unless, based on substantial evidence, the City makes either of the following written findings: 1. The incentive is not required to ensure housing costs meet the affordability standards, as defined in Health & Safety Code Section , or any successor statute or 142 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

155 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Affordable Housing Requirements A. Maximum Affordable Housing Costs. The maximum total housing costs paid by a qualifying household, adjusted for household size appropriate for the unit, shall be pursuant to Sections and of the Health and Safety Code. B. Development Standards. 1. All affordable units shall be reasonably dispersed throughout the residential development, and shall be comparable with the market-rate units in terms of design, construction quality, exterior appearance, exterior finished quality, and required square footage. 2. The bedroom mix of the affordable units shall be equivalent to the bedroom mix of the market-rate units of the residential development, unless otherwise approved by the City. 3. Unless the City s adopted parking standards will result in fewer parking spaces, the maximum parking standards found in Table shall apply, inclusive of handicapped and guest parking, for the entire residential development: Table Parking Requirements for Projects Receiving a Density Bonus Number of On-Site Parking Spaces (1,2) Maximum Number of Bedrooms Notes: (1) A parking calculation resulting in a fraction shall be rounded up to the next whole number. (2) Parking standards here include guest and handicapped parking. 4. Concurrency. All affordable units in a residential development shall be constructed concurrently or precede the market-rate units, unless both the Planning Commission and developer agree to an alternative construction schedule. Such schedule shall be included in the affordable housing agreement required by Section Comparable Amenities. Residents of affordable units shall have equal access to project amenities available to other residents, and may not be charged for amenities not charged to other residents, including access to recreational facilities, parking, cable TV, and interior amenities such as dishwashers and microwave ovens. Optional services shall be made available to all residents of affordable and market-rate units. Residents of affordable units shall not be required to purchase access to amenities or services not charged to other residents. C. Length of Affordability. 1. Affordable rental units shall remain restricted and affordable to the designated income group for a minimum of 55 years or as approved by the City at the time of development review and entitlement. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

156 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING 2. Affordable units offered for sale shall be sold at an affordable price and reserved for income-eligible households for a minimum of 55 years, with the 55-year time restriction beginning again at the time of resale. 3. A longer affordability period may be specified if required by any construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or rental subsidy program applicable to the residential development. 4. Upon resale of an affordable unit, the seller of the unit shall retain the value of any improvements, down payment, and the seller s proportionate share of appreciation. The City shall recapture its proportionate share of appreciation, which shall be used within 5 years to promote homeownership pursuant to Section (e) of the Health and Safety Code or any successor statute or regulation. The City s proportionate share of appreciation shall be equal to the percentage by which the initial sale price to the moderateincome household was less than the fair market value of the home at the time of the initial sale. 144 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

157 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Affordable Housing Agreement A. Applicants that have been conditionally granted an affordable housing density bonus and/or incentive(s) shall enter into an affordable housing agreement with the City in a form approved by the City Attorney. B. The affordable housing agreement describing the density bonus, incentives, and affordability restrictions shall be recorded against the entire residential development. C. The approval and execution of the affordable housing agreement shall take place prior to final map approval or, where a map is not being processed, prior to the issuance of building permits. The affordable housing agreement shall bind all future owners and successors in interest for the term of years specified therein. D. An affordable housing agreement must, at a minimum, include the following: 1. The number, size, bedroom count, and location of the all units proposed. 2. Level and tenure of affordability for the units. 3. Schedule for development of all units. 4. The income levels of the affordable units and an acknowledgment that the City will verify tenant and homebuyer incomes to maintain the affordability of the units. 5. Annual income re-certification and physical inspection of health and safety violations for tenants of affordable rental units. 6. Approved incentives, if any, provided by the City. 7. An affirmative fair marketing plan that is approved by the City to ensure advertising of the availability of the affordable units to a wide spectrum of City residents. 8. Where applicable, requirements for other documents to be approved by the City, such as marketing, leasing, and management plans; financial assistance/loan documents; resale agreements; and monitoring and compliance plans. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

158 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Enforcement and Monitoring A. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all developers and their agents, successors, and assigns proposing a residential development governed by this Chapter. No building permit or occupancy permit shall be issued, nor any entitlement granted, for a project receiving a density bonus until it meets the requirements of this Chapter. B. All affordable units shall be rented or owned in accordance with this Chapter. C. The City Attorney shall be authorized to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and all affordable housing agreements, regulatory agreements, covenants, resale restrictions, promissory notes, deeds of trust, and other requirements placed on affordable units by civil action and any other proceeding or method permitted by law. The City may, at its discretion, take such enforcement action as is authorized under the SGMC and/or any other action authorized by law or by any regulatory document, restriction, or agreement executed under this article. D. Any individual who sells or rents an affordable unit in violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be required to forfeit all monetary amounts so obtained. 146 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

159 DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Severability of Provisions If any provision of this Chapter or the application of any provision of this Chapter to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Chapter and the application of the provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances shall not be affected. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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161 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM CHAPTER Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Purpose and Intent Applicability and Exemptions Valuation Thresholds Art Work Defined Arts Committee and Fund Program Allocation Requirements Placement on Private Property Approving Architecture as Art Ownership of Art Work Administration City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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163 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Section Purpose and Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to administer and implement the Art in Public Places Program to promote artistic competition, support performing arts, and build a culture of art investment. The program promotes the general welfare of the community by balancing the City s physical growth and revitalization with cultural and artistic resources. This program is specifically designed to accomplish the following: A. Enhance the quality of life through cultural and artistic resources for individuals living in, working in, and visiting the City. B. Preserve and improve the quality of the urban environment, and increases real property values through balanced development of cultural and artistic resources. C. Capture opportunities for creation of cultural and artistic resources concurrently with development and revitalization of real property in the City. D. Be mindful of community urbanization by developing alternative sources for cultural and artistic outlets to improve the environment, image, and character of the community. Section Applicability and Exemptions A. Applicability. The requirements of this Chapter, including the establishment, contribution to, and allocation of funds, and implementation of the Art in Public Places Program and funds shall apply to private development in all zones and public building development projects that include physical improvement of the property or structures, except as exempted in Section (B). B. Exemptions. 1. Buildings that are designed and continuously maintained as Performing Arts or Library/Gallery/Museum land uses shall be exempt from the program allocation requirements of this Chapter for as long as the performing arts or museum uses are maintained within the building. Conversion of the building or use to land uses other than Performing Arts or Library/Gallery/Museum land uses shall result in the current and/or future property owner being responsible for contribution of funds or art work to the Art in Public Places Program based on the valuation of the building improvements at the time of conversion, consistent with the established values of Section (Valuation Thresholds). 2. Development or improvements valued at less than $500, Residential development of four or less units. 4. The value of all residential units in a project that are covenanted for low-income households for a period of 20 or more years, moderate-income households, or for older adults. Contribution of fees to the Art in Public Places Program shall not be required upon expiration of the low-income covenant. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

164 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Valuation Thresholds Valuation thresholds triggering the requirements of this Chapter for the applicable development types established by Section (A) (Applicability and Exemptions) are as follows: A. New Development. All new development with a building valuation equal to or exceeding $500,000. B. Modifications and Additions. All remodeling, including exterior and interior modifications and additions, with a building/construction valuation equal to or exceeding $250,000, excluding earthquake rehabilitation required by this Zoning Code for seismic safety. C. Valuation Definition. For the purposes of this Chapter, the project valuation is the monetary value of the total building valuation for an applicable project, excluding land acquisition and off-site improvement costs. The total building valuation shall be computed using the latest building valuation data as set forth by the International Code Council unless, in the opinion of the building official, a different valuation measure should be used. 152 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

165 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Art Work Defined For the purposes of the Art in Public Places Program and the guidelines of this Chapter, art work shall be any sculpture, mural, portable painting, earthwork, fiber work, neon, glass mosaic, photograph, print, calligraphy, or other form of physical hard or digital media. This shall apply to all art work donated to the City, installed by the City arts committee, and acquired and installed by a project applicant. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

166 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Arts Committee and Fund A. Arts Committee. An arts committee or surrogate body shall be established by the City to administer the Art in Public Places Program and fulfill the duties established herein. The City Council shall make appointments of members to the committee. Additional committee duties may be prescribed by the City Council. 1. The arts committee shall prepare an annual plan for the Art in Public Places Program. 2. The arts committee may recommend to the City Council the purchase of art work to be displayed on public property. A recommendation shall include the type of art work considered, an analysis of the constraints applicable to placement of the art work on a site, the need for and practicality of the maintenance of the art work, and the costs of acquisition and installation of the art work. 3. An allocation from the City Art Fund may be made, upon City Council approval, for the following expenditures: i. Allocations for the performing arts, provided that the City Council, in its sole discretion, approves the expenditure and further provides that the performance occurs at a location in the City or at a location owned or facilitated by the City. ii. Allocation for art-related City programming, including art exhibitions within the City or as affiliated with a learning institution, traveling art show, community-based or outreach program, or educational program. B. City Art Fund. The City Art Fund shall account for all fees paid pursuant to this Chapter, and shall be used solely for the acquisition, installation, improvement, maintenance, and insurance of an art work, or to sponsor or support performing arts events. This fund shall be maintained by the Director of Finance and subject to Sections (Program Allocation Requirements) and (Return of Fees) of this Chapter. 154 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

167 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Program Allocation Requirements All applicable development identified in Section (Applicability and Exemptions) shall be required to acquire, place, and install approved art work, subject to the guidelines of this Chapter and approval by the arts committee, concurrently with completion of the development/modification project. A. Artwork Allocation. The value of the placed and installed approved art work shall be equal to a minimum of 1% of the total building valuation, consistent with the standards of Sections (Applicability and Exemptions) and (Valuation Thresholds). B. In-Lieu Fees. In lieu of placement of an approved art work, the project applicant may pay to the City Art Fund an amount equal to 1% of the total building valuation. In-lieu fees paid into the City Art Fund shall be administered by the arts committee. C. Placement and Fees. The applicant shall be permitted to place and install an approved art work in an amount less than the required value (Section [A]), provided that the applicant pay in-lieu fees to the City Art Fund equal to the difference between the required value and the costs of acquisition and installation of such art work. D. Payment of Fees. Payment of City Art Fund fees as required by this Section shall be paid prior to issuance of a final building permit and/or physical occupancy of the building or property. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

168 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Placement on Private Property All art work required by this Chapter or donated to the City for placement on private property shall be subject to the application and approval process established by the City. At minimum, the application shall include an appraisal of the art work and a sufficient narrative statement to descriptively indicate the nature of the proposed art work. 156 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

169 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Approving Architecture as Art Architecture can be considered art in some cases where the architectural work is of extremely high artistic merit and would make a substantial cultural contribution. The following criteria shall be used to determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether architecture can be considered art for purposes of fulfilling the City s Art in Public Places Program: 1. When reviewing architecture as art, the underlying concept of the architecture shall be expressive as more than mere utilitarian architecture. The architecture as a whole, or certain architectural features, shall express ideas or meaning and have cultural significance or conceptual complexity in relation to the totality of the object. 2. In the alternative, architecture can be considered art if it is created as a collaborative effort with an artist, the artist does a majority of the work, the artist has major design control of the portions of the architecture to be considered art, and the artist has been brought in early in the process. The artist shall have experience and knowledge of monumental scale sculpture. 3. The architecture must meet all of the guidelines and general criteria of this Chapter. The following procedure shall be followed by the developer to fulfill the public art requirement with the building s architecture. A. Arts Committee Presentations. A developer shall be required to make a presentation to the arts committee to demonstrate that there will be highquality materials and craftsmanship used in the execution of the construction, subject to the following: 1. The presentation shall be made prior to the development application being deemed complete. The developer shall submit a maquette (small model) and other materials that satisfactorily illustrate the proposed conceptual development. The developer and architect must submit a conceptual statement expressing why the architecture should be considered art, including an explanation of the ideas, meaning, cultural significance, or conceptual complexity expressed in the architecture. 2. The developer shall be required to make an additional presentation if modifications to the previously reviewed plans are made. B. Architecture as Art. If all of the foregoing criteria are met, the arts committee shall make the recommendation to accept the architecture as art only if, in its judgment, the architectural work is of extremely high artistic merit and would make a substantial cultural contribution to the City. C. Responsibility. The developer and/or architect shall have the responsibility to demonstrate that all of the foregoing criteria are met. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

170 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Ownership of Art Work A. Private Ownership. All Art in Public Places Program art work owned by the developer and located on City property or on private property shall remain the property of the applicant; the obligation to provide all maintenance necessary to preserve the art work in good condition shall remain with the owner of the site. 1. Maintenance of Art in Public Places Program art work shall include preservation of the art work in good condition to the satisfaction of the City; protection of the art work against physical defacement, mutilation, and alteration; and securing and maintaining fire and extended coverage insurance and vandalism coverage in an amount to be determined by the City attorney. Prior to placement of an approved art work, the applicant and owner shall execute and record a covenant in a form approved by the City for maintenance of the art work. Failure to maintain the art work as provided herein shall be declared a public nuisance. 2. In addition to all other remedies provided by law, in the event that the owner fails to maintain the art work, upon reasonable notice, the City may perform all necessary repairs or maintenance, or secure insurance, and the costs shall become a lien against the real property. B. City Ownership. All art work donated to the City shall become the property of the City upon acceptance by the City Council. 158 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

171 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Administration A. Art in Public Places Compliance. No final City approval, such as final inspection, for any project subject to this Chapter shall be granted or issued unless and until full compliance with the Art in Public Places Program is achieved, in one or more of the following ways: 1. The approved art work has been placed in a manner satisfactory to the Director. 2. In-lieu art fees have been paid. 3. Financial security in an amount equal to the acquisition and installation costs of an approved art work, in a form approved by the City Attorney, has been posted. 4. Donation of an approved art work has been accepted by the City Council. B. Art in Public Places Allocation. For the purposes of this Section, full compliance with the art in public places program shall not be found until the entire program allocation required by Section (Arts Committee and Fund) for the project has been satisfied. If any approved art work placed on private property pursuant to this Chapter is removed without City approval, the certificate of occupancy may be revoked. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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173 PARKING STANDARDS CHAPTER Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Purpose and Intent Applicability and Exemptions General Standards and Limitations Required Parking by Land Use Parking Space Size and Location Parking Lot Standards Parking Structure Guidelines Urban Mixed-Use Zone Requirements Multi-Family Parking Requirements NL Zone Parking Requirements Trip Reduction Measures Park-Once/Parking Districts AQMP/CO Plan Compliance City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

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175 PARKING STANDARDS Section Purpose and Intent The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations for the provision of off-street parking and loading for all land uses. The standards of this Chapter are intended to ensure that adequate off-street parking and loading facilities are provided in conjunction with all land uses to facilitate community-wide accessibility; promote the viability of business within South Gate; create safe and attractive streets; and promote the use of a full range of mobility options, including walking, bicycling, and transit use. Section Applicability and Exemptions A. Applicability. The provisions of this Chapter shall be applied to the establishment, development, redevelopment, expansion, and modifications of any land use in the City. No building or structure shall be occupied, and operations associated with a land use shall not commence, unless off-street parking and loading facilities conform to the requirements of this Chapter. B. Exemptions. Parking requirements of this Chapter may be waived or reduced by the Planning Commission through a variance, including required fees, for the following land use conditions: 1. Shared Parking Programs. Shared parking programs or areas may be established with centralized off-site parking or reduced parking standards per Section (Trip Reduction Measures). 2. Parking Districts. Land uses participating in a vehicle parking district shall be subject to the parking and loading requirements of the applicable program, as provided for in Section (Park Once/Parking Districts) or as subsequently established. 3. Modifications. Parking requirements of this Chapter may be modified or reduced through the standards of Table (Administrative Modifications) or an administrative permit. Any modification or reduction in parking shall be subject to the discretion of the Director based on the specific conditions and on-site personnel of the land use. 4. Existing Permits. When parking requirements, as set forth in this Chapter, are amended, such amendments shall not invalidate a previously approved permit. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

176 PARKING STANDARDS General Standards and Limitations The standards of this Section are applicable to all land uses in all zones, unless otherwise specified. A. Use of Parking Areas. Parking spaces regulated in this Chapter shall be solely used for parking, and may not be used for the display of merchandise; storage or display of equipment; display for sale or lease; or repair of vehicles, trailers, recreation vehicles, boats, or other vehicles/equipment, except where expressly permitted by a Temporary Use Permit. B. Usable Existing Spaces. Required or provided parking spaces shall be maintained clear of any utility or other structural interference, regardless of any permits previously issued. C. Required Availability and Maintenance. All required parking and loading areas shall be available during all hours of operation, marked for their intended uses, and reserved for parking and loading purposes for the life of the use or facility. D. Existing Facilities. The building or use associated with a parking facility that becomes substandard by the adoption of this Chapter shall be considered a nonconforming use and allowed to continue operation. Modification to the building or use shall be subject to conformance with the parking standards of this Chapter based on the following. 1. One enlargement or expansion limited to 10% of the total building area may be permitted without increasing parking to the standards of this Chapter. 2. All additional enlargement or expansion shall be contingent upon concurrent provision of the required number of parking spaces or parking area as designated by this Chapter. E. Change of Occupancy or Use. Off-street parking facilities and loading shall be provided in compliance with the minimum requirements of this Chapter, including change of occupancy, a new business license, or enlargement of a structure or use where the parking demand is increased. This requirement shall not be applicable to mixed-use parking developments in cases where a use changes from one commercial type to another commercial type; see Section (Urban Mixed-Use Zone Requirements) for mixed-use parking standards. F. Parking of Inoperable or Unregistered Vehicles. Except as set forth in this Chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to park or store an automotive vehicle or trailer in inoperable condition or without current registration from the Department of Motor Vehicles, except when stored in a fully enclosed building or fully enclosed garage. 164 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

177 PARKING STANDARDS Required Parking by Land Use The requirements of this Section shall be applied uniformly, based on land use, regardless of the zone in which a land use is located, unless otherwise specified. A. Minimum Standards. Every land use shall provide at least the minimum number of off-street vehicular parking spaces required by Tables (Minimum Required Parking by Land Use) and (Mixed-Use Parking Requirements). Reductions to the parking requirements may be permitted, subject to Section (Applicability and Exemptions) and subsequent referenced Sections. Required parking space dimensions, based on parking configuration, are established in Section (Parking Space Size and Location) and Table (Parking Dimensions). B. Uses Not Listed. Parking requirements for a land use not specifically listed in Table shall be determined by the Director based on comparable uses in the table or through a parking demand analysis of similar facilities in the region. C. Rounding Calculations. Calculations resulting in a fractional number shall be treated as follows: one parking space is required for fractions of 0.5 or greater; no additional parking space is required for fractions of less than 0.5. D. Calculations. 1. Gross Floor Area Calculations. Gross floor area calculations are based on the area within the surrounding exterior walls of a building or any portion thereof, including shared bathroom spaces, storage areas, and areas for circulation. 2. Seating Calculations. Where fixed seats provided are either benches, bleachers, or pews, such seats shall be calculated at one seat per 18 inches, and one seat per 24 inches of booth length for dining. 3. Assembly Area Calculations. All rooms or areas that can be logically used for seating, in addition to any fixed seating area, shall be calculated in determining the parking requirement for assembly areas. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

178 PARKING STANDARDS Table Minimum Required Parking by Land Use LAND USE TYPE MINIMUM REQUIRED PARKING Automobile courts and motels 1 per sleeping unit or DU Banks 1 per 200 s.f. gfa Business offices, such as public utility, commercial, insurance agencies, real estate sales 1 per 300 s.f. gfa Bowling alleys 4 per alley 1 per 6 fixed seats of assembly area, or 1 Churches per 150 s.f. of assembly area if no fixed seats Dwellings, single-family or two-family (attached or detached) 2 per DU; Section (I) 2 per DU, shall be enclosed Dwellings, multiple (more than two families) 0.20 guest spaces per DU permitted as open parking spaces; Section (J) Establishment for the sale and consumption on the premises of food and beverages 1 per 100 s.f. gfa --having less than 4,000 sq. ft. of floor area --having 4,000 sq. ft. of floor area or more 40; plus 1 per 50 s.f. over 4,000 s.f. Furniture and appliances, hardware, household equipment, service shops, clothing or shoe repair, or 1 per 300 s.f. gfa personal services such as barber and beauty shops Hospitals 2 per bed Hotels 1 per bedroom Industrial uses, except as otherwise specified herein 1 per 3 employees on max shift; or 1 per 450 s.f. gfa, whichever is greater Institutional 1 per 400 s.f. gfa; plus 1 per 2 employees Laboratories, biochemical, X-ray, dental, and research and testing 1 per 300 s.f. gfa Libraries 1 per 250 s.f. gfa Manufacturing uses, such as creameries, bottling 1 per 3 employees on max shift; or 1 per establishments, bakeries, canneries, and printing and 300 s.f. gfa, whichever is greater engraving shops Mini-warehouse buildings 1 per 25 storage cubicles (1) Mortuaries 1 per 25 s.f. assembly room floor area Motor vehicle sales, machinery sales, or wholesale stores 1 per 400 s.f. gfa Museums 1 per 500 s.f. gfa Pharmacies, drugstores 1 per 150 s.f. gfa Professional offices: --attorneys, accountants, engineers, architects 1 per 200 s.f. gfa --medical, dental, optometrist, chiropractors, oculists, opticians 1 per 150 s.f. gfa Public utilities facilities not having business offices on the premises 1 per vehicle operated or kept on-site; minimum 2 spaces Retail stores, except as otherwise specified herein: --having not more than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area 1 per 200 s.f. gfa --having more than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area 25, plus 1 per 150 s.f. over 5,000 s.f. Rooming houses, lodging houses, clubs, fraternity houses having sleeping rooms 1 per sleeping room 166 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

179 Table Minimum Required Parking by Land Use LAND USE TYPE MINIMUM REQUIRED PARKING Rest homes and homes for older adults 1 per 4 beds Sanitariums, children s homes, asylums, nursing homes 1 per bed School 1 per employee Stadiums, sports arenas, auditoriums (including school 1 per 3 fixed seats for all assembly areas, or auditoriums), and other places of public assembly, and 1 per 100 s.f. floor area used for assembly clubs and lodges having no sleeping quarters 1 per 3 seats up to 800 sets, plus Theaters 1 per 5 seats over 800 sets 3, plus 1 per student capacity, or 1 s.f. per 1 Trade and/or vocational schools s.f. building gfa, whichever is greater Adequate number as determined by the Transportation and trucking terminal facilities Planning Commission 1 per 1,000 s.f. gfa, plus 1 per 200 s.f. Warehouses and storage buildings office or sales area Notes: (1) Parking shall be evenly distributed throughout storage area; Requirements: one-way drives: 18-footwide parking + travel lane; two-way drive: 26-foot-wide parking + travel lane DU = dwelling unit gfa = gross floor area s.f. = square feet/foot PARKING STANDARDS City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

180 PARKING STANDARDS Parking Space Size and Location All land uses in all zones shall provide the required off-street parking spaces in accordance with the location and dimensional requirements in this Section. A. Parking Space and Driveway Sizes. Table (Parking Dimensions) regulates minimum off-street space dimensions and drive aisle requirements for various angles of parking. See Figure (Parking Dimensions), which supplements Table , and Diagrams A through F. Driveway width shall be equal to the drive aisle width subject to Table Table Parking Dimensions A B (1) C (2) D E Angle One-Way Aisle Two-Way Aisle Space Width Space Depth Space Length Width (3) Width (3) Standard Vehicle 0 Parallel (4) 9 ft. 9 ft. 22 ft. 14 ft. 20 ft ft. 17 ft. 10 in. 20 ft. 14 ft. 26 ft ft. 20 ft. 6 in. 20 ft. 14 ft. 26 ft ft. 21 ft. 10 in. 20 ft. 18 ft. 26 ft. 90 Perpendicular 9 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 26 ft. 26 ft. Compact Vehicle (4) Parallel (5) 8 ft. 6 in. 8 ft. 6 in. 20 ft. 12 ft. 20 ft ft. 6 in. 15 ft. 6 in. 16 ft. 12 ft. 24 ft ft. 6 in. 17 ft. 16 ft. 14 ft. 24 ft ft. 6 in. 18 ft. 15 ft. 18 ft. 24 ft. Perpendicular 7 ft. 5 in. 16 ft. 15 ft. 24 ft. 24 ft. Notes: (1) Measured perpendicular to aisle. (2) The paved parking space length may be decreased by up to 2 feet by providing an equivalent vehicle overhang into landscaped areas or other paved walkways. (3) Driving aisle shall be unobstructed; one-way aisles shall be serviced by appropriate turn-around or pull-through configurations. (4) End spaces may be reduced to 18 feet. (5) Missing ft. = feet; in. = inches B. Compact Parking Spaces. Compact parking spaces may be used to meet minimum parking requirements, subject to the following standards. 1. Dimensions. Spaces shall be the minimum size specified in Table and illustrated in Figure Allowed Spaces. Compact spaces may be permitted to comprise 20% of the minimum required parking spaces. 3. Designation of Parking. Compact shall be clearly marked on the pavement or curb to designate spaces. 168 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

181 PARKING STANDARDS Distribution of Spaces. When included, compact spaces shall be distributed throughout the parking area, and shall not be provided disproportionately near building(s). Figure Parking Dimensions City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

182 PARKING STANDARDS Parking Lot Standards The standards of Table (Parking Lot Standards) and this Section shall apply to the design of all public and private parking lots, vehicle storage areas, and vehicle sales/rental areas for new construction and remodeled existing land uses in all zones. A. Sufficient Vehicular Maneuvering Area, Access, and Circulation. The following standards are provided to ensure suitable maneuvering and circulation for parking lots and loading areas accessed from a public street or alley: 1. Forward Movement. All access and circulation shall facilitate vehicles (including trucks and solid waste, emergency, and other public service vehicles) entering and exiting a facility or lot without backing up into a public street, reentering a public right-of-way, or making other hazardous turning movements. 2. Turn-arounds. If such circulation is not possible, a turn-around area shall be provided, subject to the requirements of the City Fire Department or engineering division. B. Parking Location. Off-street parking for nonresidential land uses shall be provided in a paved parking lot or within a building, with a maximum walking distance as indicated in Table (Parking Lot Standards). Required minimum setback to parking is regulated by the applicable zone. Where a minimum setback is regulated by a maximum percent of the frontage. C. Ingress/Egress. Parking driveways and access points shall not disrupt the pedestrian right-of-way on primary streets. Ingress/egress shall comply with the Revised Standard Driveways Plan No. M , adopted by the City Council. Refer to Section (F) (Vehicular Driveway Access) for ingress/egress standards related to pedestrian-oriented uses. 170 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

183 PARKING STANDARDS Table Parking Lot Standards Ingress/Egress Driveway Spacing Intersection Spacing Driveway Width Height Clearance Minimum Off-Site Parking Distance Land Uses Serving Children, Older Adults, Community Assembly, or People with Disabilities Non-Residential Uses Compact/Tandem Spaces Office Uses Industrial/Manufacturing Uses Site Walls Street Frontage PL Front Setback Area, On-Site or NL/NM adjacent PL NL/NM adjacent PL (1) Street Frontage Adjacency Curb/Bumper Required Curb/Bumper Setback Required Lighting Lot Lighting Max. 1 driveway/120 ft. parking lot frontage Min. 75 ft. separation between intersection and driveway, or 0.75% frontage width; whichever is greater 20 ft. minimum 7 feet 2 inches minimum required clearance for all parking lots and structures 150 ft. max. from site 300 ft. max. from site Compact spaces permitted, max. 25% of spaces Tandem and/or compact spaces permitted, max. 25% of spaces 24-inch-high solid wall required 24-inch-high solid wall required 6 ft. solid wall required with a max. up 8 ft.; except when finished grade difference is 6 ft. or greater 6-inch bumper required; securely installed 3 ft. from any street PL Uniform 3 ft.: 1 ft. candles (average to minimum) Max. 0.5 ft. candle at any point along Perimeter PL Lighting the perimeter PL 1. Rear or interior walls may be permitted to be up to 8 feet maximum when adjacent to a parking lot. Barbed wire is prohibited. PL = property line; NL = Neighborhood Low; NM = Neighborhood Medium D. Passenger Loading Areas. Public parking areas shall designate a passenger loading area for embarking and disembarking passengers from ridesharing vehicles. Requirements: 1. Passenger loading areas shall be located next to the primary pedestrian access from the parking area to adjacent building(s). 2. Passenger loading areas shall be designed to include a turn-out large enough to accommodate waiting vehicles equivalent to 0.5% of required parking for the project. E. Plan Review. All common parking lots, including location, dimensions, landscaping, and building access, shall be clearly defined on the proposed development plan (Administrative Plan Review, Discretionary Plan Review, or standard application site plan as applicable). F. Technical Design Requirements. 1. Maneuvering. Maneuvering areas shall be designed consistent with Table (Parking Dimension) and Diagrams A through H. 2. Ramps. Vehicular driveway ramps shall be designed consistent with Table B. 3. Surfacing. Parking lots shall be surfaced and maintained with cement concrete or asphaltic concrete, a minimum of 3 inches in thickness, so as to eliminate dust or mud, and shall be so graded and drained to dispose of all surface water. Drainage shall be taken to the curb or gutter and away from buildings and adjoining property. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

184 PARKING STANDARDS Diagram A: Parallel Parking 1 Way Diagram B: Parallel Parking 2 Way Diagram C: 30º Parking Diagram D: 45º Parking 172 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

185 PARKING STANDARDS Diagram E: 60º Parking Diagram F: 90º Parking Diagram G: Overlapped Herringbone Parking Alternate Travel Aisles Diagram H: Overlapped Herringbone Parking Single Director Aisles City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

186 PARKING STANDARDS Parking Structure Guidelines The following guidelines are applicable to all zones, and should be applied to the design of freestanding parking structures or where structures have a major presence on the street if attached to other uses like a hotel, office, or multi-family residential building. A. Architectural Character. Whether public or private, freestanding parking structures and integrated parking podiums should be treated as buildings and follow the same principles as good building design. Providing an exterior façade composed of high-quality materials that screen the underlying concrete structure will elevate the building s stature and contribute to the overall quality of South Gate s architecture. B. Architecturally Compatible. Parking structures should be compatible in architectural treatment with the architecture of the buildings they serve. C. Signage. Signage and wayfinding should be integrated with the architecture of the parking structure. D. External Design. Parking structures shall have an external skin designed to improve the building s appearance over the basic concrete structure of ramps, walls, and columns. This can include heavy-gage metal screen, precast concrete panels, laminated glass, photovoltaic (solar) panels, landscape features, architecturally interesting walls, or a combination of these features, see Figure E. Sustainability. Parking structures should integrate sustainable design features such as photovoltaic panels (especially on the top parking deck), renewable materials with proven longevity, and storm water treatment wherever possible. F. Circulation. Vertical circulation (elevators and stairs) shall be located on the primary pedestrian corners and be highlighted architecturally so visitors can easily find and access these entry points. G. Active Ground Floor Uses. On retail-oriented streets or building frontages, parking structures shall incorporate active ground-floor uses along the street frontage of the garage. H. Lighting. Lighting fixtures in parking areas, ingress/egress areas, and all internal circulation areas shall be directed and shielded appropriately to not illuminate surrounding properties. See standards in Table (Parking Lot Standards). 1. Building design shall integrate buildingmounted lighting, consistent with the design and character of the structure, to aid in lighting the following areas: the pedestrian way, including areas along primary or side streets pedestrian paths, including mid-block connections, from parking lot areas to the building or street parking structure entryways and lobbies 2. All lighting fixtures, including building mounted lighting and pedestrian fixtures, shall adhere to the standards of this code. 3. Lighting fixtures in parking areas, ingress/egress areas, and all internal circulation areas shall be directed and shielded appropriately to not illuminate surrounding properties. 4. See standards in Table (Parking Lot Standards). 174 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015

187 PARKING STANDARDS Urban Mixed-Use Zone Requirements In addition to the standards of Sections (General Standards and Limitations) and (Required Parking by Land Use), the following standards shall apply to development within the Urban Mixed-Use Zones. A. Urban Mixed-Use Zone Character. Parking should generally be provided through a combination of off-street spaces behind buildings, on-street customer spaces, and park-once/public parking. Parking should generally be hidden from view; ideally, parking should be provided behind buildings, wrapped with active uses along the public frontages, or below-grade. B. Mixed-Use Parking Requirements. Table (Mixed-Use Parking Requirements) establishes parking requirements for mixed-use developments. Parking shall be provided on a generalized land use basis, and the applicant shall demonstrate the adequate provision of spaces per individual land use. Aggregate number of parking spaces may be reduced through a shared parking program per Section (Trip Reduction Measures), administrative modification per Section (Administrative Modifications), or an Administrative Permit per Section (Applicability and Exemptions). C. Parking Setbacks. 1. At-grade parking should be located at the rear half of the lot wherever possible. Table Mixed-Use Parking Requirements Land Use Required Guest Residential Efficiency/Studio 1.0 to 1.5 per unit, 0.15/unit assigned 0.2/unit 2- to 3-Bedroom Unit 2.0/unit, assigned Senior Housing 0.8 per unit 0.3/unit Live/Work Units 2.0 per unit 0.15/unit Commercial Service 1.0 per 250 s.f. NA Retail 1.0 per 200 s.f. NA Food 1.0 per 100 s.f. NA Office 1.0 per 250 s.f. NA s.f. = square feet; NA = not applicable 2. All parking, including podium parking, at-grade parking, and surface lots, should be set back from the street, behind an active building use. The intent of the parking setback is for the parking area and parked cars to be located away from view. 3. When architectural solutions are not possible to screen a parking lot or structure, a landscape screen, green screen, or street screen should be used. The screen should be cohesively designed with the building or garage, and should also be visually consistent with the existing or proposed streetscape. See Figure A street screen of up to 3 feet in height is required along any right-of-way between atgrade parking and the sidewalk. Refer to Chapter (Definitions) for a description of street screen. 5. If a garage has a well-designed exterior and/or a building screen that includes active uses, it does not need to be screened using dense landscaping. D. Parking Access Standards. 1. Access to parking should be primarily from side streets or alleys. If access from side streets is not possible due to lot location and/or configuration, vehicular access shall be constructed so as to minimize the disruption of the pedestrian right-of-way on the primary streets. 2. Parking lanes and connecting driveways shall be comprehensively designed to facilitate internal lot circulation without backing up into a public street, reentering a public street, or making other hazardous turning movements. 3. A safe and convenient zone in which vanpool and carpool vehicles may deliver or board their passengers should be incorporated within the design of parking lots. Also, safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to bicycle parking facilities on-site should be incorporated. City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH

188 PARKING STANDARDS 4. Parking lot design should incorporate sidewalks or other designated pathways, allowing pedestrians to follow direct and safe routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to each building in the development. 5. If determined necessary by the City to mitigate the project s impact, bus stop improvements must be provided. The City will consult with local bus service providers to determine appropriate improvements. When locating bus stops and/or planning building entrances, entrances must be designed to provide safe and efficient access to nearby transit stations/stops. E. Design Standards. 1. A minimum of 10% of every parking lot shall be devoted to landscape. 2. Surface parking should be divided into smaller landscaped lots or courts, with defined pedestrian connections, landscaping, and shade trees. 3. Surface parking lots should include ample shade trees to reduce the heat island effect and mitigate views from surrounding buildings and streets to 48-inch box trees are preferred. F. Bicycle Parking 1. Security. Only bicycles racks or bicycle storage lockers will be counted as Bicycle Parking. 2. Visibility. Bicycles or bicycle storage lockers should be easily visible from building entrances, security offices, lobbies, public areas, and nearby walkways. 3. Lighting. Bicycle parking areas should be adequately lit. 4. Convenience. Bicycle parking areas should not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic flow, and should be placed where riders can safely and easily dismount, and walk to building entrances. Table Bicycle Parking Requirements Land Use Minimum Notes Dwelling unit or live/work unit Commercial building 1.0 space for every 5 dwelling units 1.0 space for each 5,000 sf of building area Fractions shall be rounded up to whole numbers. Retail 1.0 space for each 7,500 sf of building area Figure Parking Structure Design Parking structures should be well designed so that they contribute to a pleasant pedestrian experience. Figure Screened Parking Parking lots should be generally hidden from views into the site. 176 City of South Gate Comprehensive Zoning Code MARCH 2015