Chapter 17.24 — COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY

This chapter is intended to support community assembly within the City by establishing minimum standards to ensure that community assembly activities do not create unreasonable impacts or endanger public health, safety or welfare in accordance with California Government Code Section 15035 .

A. This chapter shall apply to all community assembly activities, defined as follows

1. A gathering of 50 or more persons for such purposes as including, but not limited to, deliberating, education, worship, entertainment, outdoor recreation and/or drinking.

2. A meeting facility for organizations including, but not limited to churches and other religious institutions, clubs and lodges, community centers and meeting halls for organizations.

• B. This classification includes facilities functionally related for the use of members and attendees, such as kitchens, multi-purpose rooms, and storage. It does not include gymnasiums or other indoor sports facilities, residential accommodations available to members and attendees, or facilities such as day care centers and schools, all of which are separately defined and regulated.

• A. The review authority for community assembly uses shall depend on the permit required by the zone in which the use is proposed as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards). Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.

• B. The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing a community assembly application, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the facility is proposed.

Community assembly uses shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:

• A. Buffer. For community assembly uses adjacent to any residential district or use, a minimum 20foot perimeter buffer area shall be included. This buffer area may be used for parking or landscaping but shall not be used for structures or outside activities.

• B. Outdoor Recreation. Accessory outdoor recreation areas incidental to a primary use shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any residential district or use.

• C. Amplified Sound. Use of sound amplification equipment is prohibited in outdoor areas. All sound amplification equipment shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of the Upland Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 (Unnecessary Noise).

• D. Parking. Parking standards shall comply with Chapter 17.11 (Parking and Loading) of the Zoning Ordinance.

• E. Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare only onto the community assembly facility premises. Such lighting shall be deflected, shaded, and focused away from all adjoining property.