Ordinance - 1957ORDINANCE NO. 1957
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MOBILE BUSINESSES
(AMENDMENT NO. 263).
WHEREAS, staff has received numerous requests from mobile pet groomers and
other mobile business operators to provide mobile services at residential and non-
residential sites located within the City of West Covina; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code currently
makes no provisions to allow mobile business within the City; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 14 (Licenses and Business Regulations) of that same Code
does authorize certain types of mobile businesses providing services associated with
stationary property fixtures which cannot be provided off -site; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission had received a request to amend the
Zoning Code to allow mobile businesses which are not necessarily associated with
stationary property fixtures; and
WHEREAS, at the January 24, 1995 meeting of the Planning Commission,
Resolution No. 1-95-4275 was approved initiating the amendment procedure for the
Mobile Businesses Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, at that same meeting, a study session was held to discuss the matter
and staff received direction to draft code language to incorporate into a final resolution for
recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the
11th day of April, 1995, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law;
and approved Planning Commission Resolution No. 4-95-4294 recommending that the
City Council adopt Amendment No. 263; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered evidence presented by the Planning
Commission, Planning Department, and other interested parties at a duly advertised
public hearing on the 2nd day of May, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the oral and documentary evidence considered in connection with the
code amendment reveal the following facts:
1. The General Plan of the City of West Covina maintains as one of its goals the
preservation of the essential residential character of West Covina - a City of
beautiful homes; the maintenance of existing residential development;. and
providing an aesthetically pleasant environment for those who live, work, play and
visit in West Covina; and
2. Allowing mobile businesses to provide services in residences and businesses will
not create negative impacts on surrounding properties provided that the prescribed
standards are adhered to; and
3. Allowing mobile businesses in the City will provide an added convenience for
those who live and work in West Covina; and
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4. Mobile businesses involving services posing potential violations of environmental,
health, and safety laws should be prohibited from operating in the City; and
5. Mobile businesses providing services associated with property fixtures that cannot
be provided off -site at a stationary commercial shop should be exempt from any
new standards since these services are already permitted through licensing; and
6. The project is Categorically Exempt as a Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations
(Class 5) per Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of
1970, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of West
Covina as follows:
SECTION NO. 1: Based on the evidence presented and the findings set forth,
Amendment No. 263 is hereby found to be consistent with the West Covina General Plan
and the implementation thereof.
SECTION NO. 2: Based on the evidence presented and the findings set forth, the
City Council of the City of West Covina hereby amends Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West
Covina Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 26 ZONING*
Art. XII. Special Regulations for Unique Uses, §§ 26-622--26-685.3400
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 26-622--26-625
Div. 1.5. Storage Lots and Mini -Warehouses, §§ 26-626--26-630
Div. 2. Mobile Home Park Regulations, §§ 26-631--26-640
Div. 3. Model Home Marketing Complexes, §§ 26-641--26-660
Div. 4. Service Stations, §§ 26-661--26-670
Div. 5. Home Occupations, §§ 26-671--26-678
Div. 6. Senior Citizen Housing, §§ 26-679--26-682
Div. 7. Aircraft Landing Facilities, § 26-683
Div. 8. Dance Facilities, §§ 26-684--26-684.2
Div. 9. Game Arcades, §§ 26-685--26-685.19
Div. 10. Gymnasiums and Athletic Clubs, §§ 26-685.20--26-685.29
Div. 11. Second -Family Units, §§ 26-685.30--26-685.39
Div. 12. Massage Parlors and Bathhouses, §§ 26-685.40--26-685.49
Div. 13. Mobile Medisaf Services, §§ 26-685.50--26-685.89
Div. 14. Recycling Centers/Materials Recovery Facilities/Solid Waste Transfer and
Processing Stations, §§ 26-685.90--26-685.99
Div. 15, Major Hotel and Major Motel Alcoholic Beverage Service, §§ 26-685.100--26-
685.979
Div. 16. Reception and Transmission Antennas, §§ 26-685.980--26-685.988
Div. 17. Miniature Pot -Bellied Pig Permits, §§ 26-685.989--26-685.1999
Div. 18. Large Homes, §§ 26-685.2000--26-685.3000
Div. 19. Drive -Through Restaurants, §§ 26-685.3100--26-685.3400
Div. 20. Adult Oriented Businesses, §§ 26-685.4100--26-685.5200
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ARTICLE XI. NONRESIDENTIAL USES
0 Sec. 26-597. Service, trade, cultural, public and private uses (except industrial or
manufacturing).
No building or improvement or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted,
established, altered or enlarged, nor shall any lot or premises be used except for one or
more of the following purposes. All such uses shall be within an enclosed building unless
specifically stated otherwise.
Uses specifically noted as "(Outdoor Display)": Outdoor display and sales uses are
allowed providing all functions other than display are at all times conducted within an
enclosed building.
Indicates stated use is prohibited in the Civic Center Overlay Zone.
x Indicates stated use is permitted by right.
c Indicates stated use is allowed with a conditional use permit.
p Indicates stated use is allowed subject to administrative review and approval by
the Planning Director.
s Indicates stated use may be a specialized nonresidential use and may require a
conditional use permit approval if it is proposed in an existing, planned, or
proposed commercial center and the Planning Director finds the conditional use
permit necessary.
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ARTICLE XII. SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR UNIQUE USES
DIVISION 13. MOBILE MEDICAL SERVICES
Sec. 26-685.50. Purpose.
The purpose for this division is to serve the need of the public for convenient and
economical eRedisal services to peF89R8 FesidiRg on multiple family faGilities residents
and businesses while guaranteeing the adequacy of the site for the use and the
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Sec. 26-685.52. Mobile Services Permitted.
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(a) For the purposes of this division, mobile services shall include specified
commercial services that are rendered at residences or places of business,
provided only in response to direct requests for such services. Mobile services
shall be limited to those typically and customarily provided by stationary service
businesses permitted in the commercial zones (not including the M-1 zone) of
the City.
(b) Mobile services shall not include services that, in the opinion of the Planning
Director, would pose a negative impact upon nearby properties when provided.
(c) Mobile services involving the maintenance of stationary property fixtures shall
be exempt from the provisions of this division, notwithstanding that such services
must comply with the provisions of Chapter 14 of the West Covina Municipal
Code (Licenses and Business Regulations). These services shall include, but
are not limited to, gardeners, pool maintenance, and building contractors
d) The Plannina Director shall be authorized to make determinations reaardina the
conformance of proposed mobile services with these stated criteria, provided}
however, that the decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to the
Planning Commission pursuant to the procedures of Section 26-212 of this
Chapter.
Sec. 26-685.54. . Standards for Mobile Services
Operation.
(a) Mobile services provided at residences may be rendered only to the residents of
the subject property. Mobile services provided at places of business may be
rendered only to the owner or proprietor of the subject business, or to employees
of the subject business with the consent of the owner or proprietor.
(b) Mobile services may be provided only in response to direct request for such
services. and may not be provided through "door-to-door" solicitation
(c) The total number of days that a service may be provided at a particular
residence or place of business by a given mobile service operator shall be
limited to a maximum of five (5) during any given thirty (30) day period
(d) Mobile services may be rendered only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00
p.m., except as prohibited by noise regulations contained in Chapter 15 of the
West Covina Municipal Code.
(e) Mobile services shall be provided entirely within enclosed buildings, with the
exceptions of the following services:
i. auto repair and services provided at single-family residential properties,
provided it occurs in conformance with Section 26-391(1) of this Chapter
(including the prohibition of power tools after 8:00 p.m.). and further
provided that oil. gasoline, and other flammable or hazardous materials
are properly disposed of in accordance with environmental laws and
regulations.
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ii. auto repair and services provided at multiple -family residential properties,
provided it occurs in conformance with Section 26-436(I) of this Chapter
(including the prohibition of power tools after 8:00 p.m.). and further
provided that oil, gasoline, and other flammable or hazardous materials
are properly disposed of in accordance with environmental laws and
regulations.
iii. services provided at residential properties, provided it occurs within a
commercial service vehicle designed for the particular service provided
(f) Licenses and permits as required in Chapter 14 of the West Covina Municipal
Code (Licenses and Business Regulations) must be obtained by operators of
mobile services.
(g) The Planning Director shall be authorized to make exceptions to these
standards, based on extraordinary circumstances. provided that negative
impacts are not created, provided, however, that the decision of the Planning
Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to the
procedures of Section 26-212 of this Chapter.
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(d) The U RGIa6rified use permit 6hall expire fifteen (15) dayr after the owRer'
been reneiyed by the planning direntnr
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SECTION NO. 3: The City Council of the City of West Covina hereby also amends
Chapter 14 (Licenses and Business Regulations) of the West Covina Municipal Code to
read as follows:
ARTICLE II. BUSINESS LICENSES
DIVISION 3. FEES
Sec. 14-68. Schedule.
The several rates for licenses for the pursuit of businesses, trades, and occupations
hereinafter set forth, and to be paid by the owners or agents thereof, shall be those fixed
and established from time to time by the city council by resolution and are subject to the
category codes and restrictions as follows:
Category Code S: Special Businesses.
21. Mobile services not otherwise listed under this category.
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SECTION NO. 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and
shall cause the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of May 1995.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
CITY OF WEST COVINA)
I, JANET BERRY, City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 1957 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first
reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 2nd day of May, 1995. That,
thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City
Council on 16th day of May, 1995.
AYES: McFadden, Touhey, Wong, Herfert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Manners
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City ttorney
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