Chapter 30.76
"CE" COMMERCIAL, EQUESTRIAN SERVICES ZONE
30.76.010 Description and purpose.
30.76.020 Permitted primary uses and structures.
30.76.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
30.76.040 Permitted temporary uses and structures.
30.76.050 Limitations and exceptions to permitted uses and structures.
30.76.060 Performance standards.
30.76.070 Design review.
30.76.080 Height.
30.76.090 Setback requirements.
30.76.100 Landscaping and screening.
30.76.110 Parking.
30.76.120 Lighting.
30.76.130 Rooftop equipment.
30.76.140 Trash collection areas.
30.76.010 Description and purpose.
The CE zone is designed to encourage and support the development of equestrian related activities and other related uses required or desired by the inhabitants of the community. In order to properly accommodate these certain quasi-rural activities as located in an urbanized area, performance standards are imposed to promote compatibility with surrounding land uses and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. (Prior code º 30-2100)
30.76.020 Permitted primary uses and structures.
No building, structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use in the CE zone shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established except the following permitted uses and structures.
a. Feed and grain stores.
b. Kennels, commercial.
c. Stables, including boarding of horses, sale or exchange of horses and horse rentals. Stables shall be completely enclosed on all sides with the exception of doors, windows, skylights and other ventilating apertures. Stables shall also comply with the provisions of chapter 6.12 of this Code.
d. Western stores including saddle and harness shops and custom manufacturing of saddles or harnesses.
e. Other uses which the zoning administrator determines to be similar in nature, function and operation to listed permitted primary uses within this zone. (Prior code º 30-2101)
30.76.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
The following accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in the CE zone.
a. Antennas (pole type) and flagpoles.
b. Caretakers residences. Accessory living quarters maintained solely for exclusive use by owners or caretakers employed upon the premises and their immediate families. Such residence shall be no closer than thirty-five (35) feet from any building used for the keeping of horses.
c. Dish antennas in compliance with the conditions and criteria of chapter 30.16, article X of this title.
d. Signs, in compliance with chapter 15.08 of this Code. (Prior code º 30-2102)
30.76.040 Permitted temporary uses and structures.
The following temporary uses and structures shall be permitted subject to the provisions of the zone.
a. Christmas tree sales lots, when maintained between November 1st and December 31st, subject to the provisions of chapter 15.44 of this Code.
b. Contractors office and/or storage. Temporary structures for the storage of tools and equipment or containing supervisory offices of the minimum necessary in connection with a project on site may be established and maintained only during the progress of active construction under an effective grading, building, utility, street or other development permit. Such temporary structure(s) shall be immediately removed upon expiration of the applicable permits.
c. Pumpkin sales lots, when maintained between October 15th and November 1st, subject to the provisions of section 15.08.420 of this Code. (Prior code º 30-2103)
30.76.050 Limitations and exceptions to permitted uses and structures.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the following limitation shall apply to the conduct of any use permitted in the CE zone. All uses except the riding, exercising, grooming or training of horses, parking, Christmas tree lots, pumpkin sales lots, storage of shopping carts and vending machines, subject to very specific standards contained within this chapter, shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building which is attached to a permanent foundation. There shall be no outside storage of tools, equipment, supplies or materials.
Shopping cart storage shall be located adjacent to the entry of a building and shall be screened with a minimum three (3) foot, six (6) inch high solid wall/fence or combination of fence and landscaping to obscure the visibility of shopping carts from the adjacent public rights-of-way. Where the zoning administrator, in his/her discretion, determines that screening interferes with the cart removal/retrieval "opening" given the unique location of the building (e.g., corner structure where cart storage may be visible from two (2) or more intersecting public rights-of-way), the zoning administrator shall exempt the "opening" from the screening requirement and shall determine the orientation, location, size and configuration of the unscreened "opening." Shopping cart storage shall not intrude into any required pedestrian passageway or public right-of-way.
One (1) outdoor vending machine shall be permitted for each three thousand (3,000) square feet of site area up to a maximum of eight (8) such vending machines per site. Vending machines shall be attached to or located immediately adjacent to a building. Outdoor vending machines shall be accessible and shall not encroach into any required pedestrian access or walkway. For the purpose of this section, vending machines shall not include coin operated amusement devices, rides, scales or similar devices. All signs on an outdoor vending machine shall be regulated by chapter 15.08 of this Code. (Ord. 5085 º 6, 1995: prior code º 30-2104)
30.76.060 Performance standards.
In accordance with the goals and precepts of the comprehensive general plan of the city, environmental performance standards are hereby established to protect the community from hazards, nuisances and other negative factors; to ensure that land uses are not operated in such a manner as to cause a detrimental effect on adjacent land uses or the community environment; and to preserve and enhance the lifestyle of Glendale residents through the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare. The following guidelines shall be evaluated on the basis of whether or not the activity is obnoxious to a person of normal sensitivity.
a. General Provisions. No land, building or structure in the CE zone shall be used or occupied in a manner so as to create or maintain any dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable condition caused by dust or other form of air pollution; noise; liquid or solid refuse or wastes; or any other substance, condition or element used in such a manner or in such amount as to adversely affect the surrounding area or adjoining premises.
1. Dust. Windborne dusts and debris across lot lines shall be prevented by planting, wetting, compacting, paving or other suitable treatment of land surface; storing, treating or enclosing materials; controlling sources of dust and debris by cleaning; or such other measures as may be required.
2. Odors. No odorous material shall be permitted so as to be obnoxious to persons of normal sensitivity as readily detectable from off-site. (Prior code º 30-2105)
30.76.070 Design review.
Design review shall be required in accordance with the provisions of chapter 30.16, article X of this title. (Prior code º 30-2106)
30.76.080 Height.
No building or structure in the CE zone shall exceed a height, at any point, of thirty-five (35) feet above grade. (Prior code º 30-2107)
30.76.090 Setback requirements.
a. Street Front Setback. No building, structure, parking or tethering area shall be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any front property line.
1. No person shall construct within the space between a street and a setback line established by ordinance or by this title, any building, wall, fence or structure except:
(a) Driveways and walks, provided that a driveway shall be limited to that area reasonably necessary to provide safe and efficient ingress to and egress from off-street parking spaces or loading spaces located behind a setback area;
(b) Eaves may project into a required setback area for a distance not to exceed thirty (30) inches;
(c) Flagpoles limited to one (1) per site, not to exceed the height limit for buildings for this zone;
(d) Footings and public utility vaults if fully subterranean.
(e) Landscape accent lighting not to exceed eighteen (18) inches in height;
(f) Necessary railings adjacent to stairways;
(g) Retaining walls, planters or curbs which are not more than eighteen (18) inches in height above the ground surface existing at the time of construction;
(h) Uncovered steps or landings not over four (4) feet high as measured parallel to the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction may project into the required setback area for a length of fourteen (14) feet measured parallel to the building.
2. No person shall store material or equipment within the space between a street and setback line established by ordinance or this chapter except temporarily during construction on the same premises.
b. Street Side Setback. No building, structure, parking or tethering area in the CE zone shall be closer than five (5) feet to any side property line abutting a street.
1. No person shall construct within the space between a street and a setback line established by ordinance or by this title, any building, wall, fence or structure except:
(a) Driveways and walks, provided that a driveway shall be limited to that area reasonably necessary to provide safe and efficient ingress to and egress from off-street parking spaces or loading spaces located behind a setback area;
(b) Eaves may project into a required setback area for a distance not to exceed thirty (30) inches;
(c) Flagpoles limited to one (1) per site, not to exceed the height limit for buildings for this zone.
(d) Footings and public utility vaults if fully subterranean.
(e) Landscape accent lighting not to exceed eighteen (18) inches in height;
(f) Necessary railings adjacent to stairways;
(g) Retaining walls, planters or curbs which are not more than eighteen (18) inches in height above the ground surface existing at the time of construction;
(h) Uncovered steps or landings not over four (4) feet high as measured parallel to the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction may project into the required setback area for a length of fourteen (14) feet measured parallel to the building.
2. No person shall store material or equipment within the space between a street and setback line established by ordinance or this chapter except temporarily during construction on the same premises.
c. Interior Setback. No interior setback is required. (Prior code º 30-2108)
30.76.100 Landscaping and screening.
All street setback areas and other areas not occupied by buildings, parking, or other incidental commercial activities shall be fully and permanently landscaped with live plant materials and shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly man-
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ner. For the purposes of this section, permanent landscaping shall consist of landscaped areas at the ground level, in planters or in potted containers having a minimum length, width, diameter or depth of twenty-four (24) inches. Pedestrian walks and vehicular accessways shall be permitted in such landscaped areas. The street setback area shall not be completely paved or covered with gravel. Permanent and automatic irrigation facilities shall be provided in all permanent landscaped areas except potted containers. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared by those licensed in the state of California to prepare such plans and submitted in connection with a building permit prior to its issuance. All landscaping and irrigation facilities shall be installed prior to the final approval of the building permit in accordance with the approved plans or a cash bond deposited with the superintendent of building in an amount equal to the estimated cost of installing the landscaping and irrigation. If the estimated cost of installing the landscaping and irrigation exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000), an instrument of credit may be deposited in lieu of a cash bond. Prior to the issuance of a use and occupancy certificate or release of the cash bond or instrument of credit, an individual licensed in the state of California to prepare landscape and irrigation plans shall file a certificate of compliance with the superintendent of building that all landscaping and irrigation improvements have been installed in substantial conformance with approved plans. If the developer fails to install the landscaping and irrigation within a reasonable time, the superintendent of building may cause all landscaping and irrigation equipment to be installed as provided in the approved plan and to use the cash bond or instrument of credit for payment of the cost of such installation. Landscaping shall be permanently maintained in substantial conformance with the approved plan. (Prior code º 30-2109)
30.76.110 Parking.
All parking and loading areas and vehicle accessways shall be in compliance with the provisions of chapter 30.124 of this title. (Prior code º 30-2110)
30.76.120 Lighting.
Lighting shall be directed onto driveways, walkways, paths and public areas within the development and away from surrounding properties and public rights of-way. (Prior code º 30-2111)
30.76.130 Rooftop equipment.
Rooftop equipment shall be completely enclosed on all sides or screened from view of public rights-of-way. (Prior code º 30-2112)
30.76.140 Trash collection areas.
Trash collection areas shall be enclosed within a building or screened with masonry walls having a minimum height of five and one-half (51/2) feet and with an evenly distributed semi-enclosed roof covering at least forty (40) percent of the trash collection area. Access gates or doors shall be of opaque material. If a trash collection area is to be within fifty (50) feet of a street right-of-way line or within the front fifty (50) percent of the lot, the access gates or doors shall not directly face the public street. Trash collection areas shall be designed, located or screened so as not to be readily identifiable from adjacent streets or highways. Manure shall be stored and removed in accordance with the provisions of title 13 of this Code. (Prior code º 30-2113)