Chapter 20.08 — GENERAL CONDITIONS — Signal Hill Zoning Code

20.08.010 Application of provisions. ¶

The general conditions set forth in this chapter shall apply in all districts where applicable. (Ord. 93- 03-1152 § 3 (part): prior code § 19.52.010 (Ord. 557 § 301, 1964))

20.08.020 Permitted uses generally–Application. ¶

The provisions of Section 20.08.030 shall apply to uses permitted in this title. (Ord. 93-03-1152 § 3 (part): prior code § 19.52.020 (part) (Ord. 557 § 302 (part), 1964))

20.08.030 Permitted uses generally–Listed. ¶

A. Buildings, structures and land shall be used, designed, erected, structurally altered, or enlarged only for the purpose listed as permitted in the district in which such building or land is located, and then only after applying for and securing all permits and licenses required by law and this code.

B. Any use already established within an area when it is first zoned but which is not now a permitted use within such district or is a permitted use only with a conditional use permit shall be allowed to continue therein as a nonconforming use subject to all conditions and restrictions relating to nonconforming uses as provided in Chapter 20.82.

C. Any use not specifically listed shall be prohibited. In connection with such uses, applicant may seek an amendment pursuant to Chapter 20.86, Amendments.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 3 (part): prior code § 19.52.020(A) (Ord. 557 § 302(A), 1964))

20.08.050 Uses permitted subject to commission and council review and approval. ¶

Certain uses listed in the districts are permitted only with a conditional use permit, subject to review and approval by the planning commission and the city council. Certain uses listed in the districts are permitted only with a special business permit, subject to review by the city council. Buildings, structures, and land shall be used, designed, erected, structurally altered, or enlarged for the purpose so listed in the district in which such building or land is located only after review and approval by the commission and the council as provided in this title, and after applying for and securing all necessary permits and licenses.

For procedure, the provisions of Chapter 20.64, Uses Subject to Conditional Use Permits, and Chapter 5.08, Special Business Permits, shall apply.

(Ord. 93- 03-1152 § 3 (part): prior code § 19.52.030 (Ord. 557 § 303, 1964))

20.08.065 Prohibited uses–Penalty. ¶

Conduct of any prohibited use by any person shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 1.16, General Penalty.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 3 (part))

20.08.100 New construction and new uses. ¶

The following conditions shall apply to all new construction and new uses:

A. All construction, building, improvements, alterations, or enlargements and movements undertaken after May 7, 1964, and all new uses or occupancy of premises within the city shall conform with the requirements, character and conditions as to use, height and area prescribed for each of these several districts.

B. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, establish, move into, alter, enlarge, or use, or to cause or permit to be erected, constructed, established, moved into, altered, enlarged, or used, any building, structures, improvements, or use of premises located in any district described in this title contrary to the provisions of this title. A certificate of occupancy and building permit from the city, if required, shall be obtained before the new construction or new uses may proceed.

C. No place of public assemblage, institution, or school shall be erected within three hundred feet of any oil well that has not been abandoned pursuant to the standards of the State of California, Division of Oil and Gas. The provisions of Title 16 shall apply.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 3 (part): prior code § 19.52.310 (Ord. 582 § 1(37), (53), 1965; Ord. 557 § 310, 1964))