11.11.030 Uses subject to director’s review and approval.

     If site plans are first submitted to and approved by the director, premises in zone R-1 may be used for the following uses:

     A.    Access to property lawfully used for a purpose not permitted in zone R-1; provided, no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses in zone R-1.

     B.     Parking lots as a transitional use provided:

     1.     That the area used for parking adjoins or is separated only by an alley from property in a qualifying zone including, mixed use 1, mixed use 2, institutional and public/semi-public zone; and

     2.     That an area developed with parking shall have direct vehicular access to an improved public street, highway, alley or to the qualifying zone; and

     3.     That the lot or parcel of land developed with parking including access shall:

     a.     Have a side lot line adjoining or separated only by an alley, for a distance of not less fifty (50) feet, with property in the qualifying zone, or

     b.     Where the lot or parcel of land referred to in subsection (B)(1) of this section has a width less than one hundred (100) feet. Additional lots or parcels of land may be considered for parking provided:

     i.      They have successive contiguity on side lot lines with the first lot or parcel of land described in subsection (B)(1) of this section, and

     ii.     In no event shall the total area developed for parking extend more than one hundred (100) feet from the qualifying zone, and

     iii.    That all area extending from the qualifying zone is developed for parking; and

     4.     That the side lot line of the lot or parcel of land developed with parking shall not exceed the length of the side lot line common to the zone. The director may modify this provision to the extent permitted in subsection (B)(3) of this section; and

     5.     That any remaining portion of a lot or parcel of land developed with parking shall contain not less than the required area or width; and

     6.     That parking shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of Section 11.14.030(D) (CPD Parking) and Chapter 11.38 (Parking and Vehicle Storage), except that a landscaped front yard setback equal to that of the zone where it is located shall be provided; and

     7.     That parking shall be limited to motor vehicle parking lots exclusively, but shall exclude vehicles over two-ton rated capacity; and

     8.     That a site plan shall be submitted to the director, indicating compliance with the provisions of this section and the standards of development of the zone in which it is located; and

     9.     The transitional use parking lot shall be subject to neighbor notification per Section 11.45.060(C)(2)(a).

     C.     Riding and hiking trails, excluding trails for motor vehicles.

     D.    No home occupation shall be permitted without first obtaining a home occupation permit. Home occupations are permitted if such uses meet the following criteria:

     1.     The sum of the area of all interior space(s) used for home occupational purposes shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the combined total floor area of the dwelling unit and accessory structures. Any construction, structural alteration or addition to the main or accessory building shall be designed to be completely usable for residential purposes.

     2.     All aspects of the home occupation shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure. Articles, supplies, tools, equipment and other related items used in conjunction with a home occupation shall not be stored outside.

     3.     Employment of help shall be limited to no more than one nonresident in addition to persons residing at the residence, either for pay or as a volunteer. One on-site parking space, whether open or enclosed, shall be available for the nonresident employee.

     4.     There shall be no goods, samples, materials or objects publicly displayed or sold on the premises to clients in connection with the operation of the home occupation.

     5.     There shall be no significant and sustained increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic, above normal activities for a single-family residence generated by any home occupation. A home occupation activity that includes transients to and from the residence, successively in one car at a time, between eight a.m. and ten p.m. for purposes of tutoring, counseling, language, music instruction, or similar home occupation, shall not constitute a significant and sustained traffic increase for purposes of this section.

     6.     No portion of any garage shall be used for home occupational purposes except work or storage areas which do not conflict with parking spaces as required by Section 11.38.030. Any reduction in required parking spaces is prohibited.

     7.     There shall be no sign posted on the premises which identifies the home occupation use.

     8.     There shall be no use of any equipment which may cause radio or television interference or fluctuation in line voltage off the property.

     9.     There shall be no emission of smoke, fumes, dust, gas, odor or glare from the property as a result of the home occupation. There shall be no significant and sustained increase in noise above normal activities for a single-family residence generated by any home occupation.

     10.   Revocation. The director may revoke or modify any home occupation permit if any conditions of the permit are being violated or the home occupation activity is in violation of any of the criteria set forth above. The director shall give written notice of an administrative hearing by the director or designee to the permit holder and complainants, if any, at least ten days prior to the hearing. Upon finding violations, the director may revoke the permit or modify the permit by adding conditions to cure the violations. The director may also set a future hearing to review the activity of the home occupation and compliance with the conditions of the permit and this section. The determination of the director shall be in writing and provided in accordance with Section 11.48.070. The determination of the director shall be final, subject to appeal as provided in Chapter 11.49.

     E.     Yard equipment otherwise prohibited by Section 11.11.050(C)(7)(g); provided, that, the director determines that such use will not interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of adjacent or adjoining property and that such use is consistent with the residential character of the neighborhood.

     F.     Flat roofs as identified in Section 11.11.050(A)(2).

     G.    Second floor additions up to five hundred (500) square feet or thirty (30) percent of existing second floor area, whichever is less.

     H.    Other director’s approvals listed elsewhere in this chapter. (Ord. 413 §§ 1, 2, 2013; Ord. 408 § 2, 2012; Ord. 356 § 3, 2006; Ord. 326 § 3, 2002; Ord. 147 § 5, 1987; Ord. 53 § 1, 1979; Ord. 11 § 2, 1977; LACC Ord. 1494 § 207.5, 1974)