City of Culver City, California
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: _04/06/2010_ Item Number: _A-4
PRCS COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM: Informational Report on the Committee on
Permits and Licenses
Contact Person/Dept.: Pam Robinson,
Acting PRCS Director
Phone Number: (310) 253-6655
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas – Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Commission (04/01/2010).
Department Approval: Pam Robinson
(03/30/2010)
City Attorney Approval: N/A
Chief Financial Officer Approval: N/A City Manager Approval: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS)
Commission receive and file this informational report on the Committee on Permits
and Licenses.
BACKGROUND:
At the November 5, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission
meeting, Chair Daly Redholtz requested and received consensus to have
information regarding the Culver City Committee on Permits and Licenses and its
duties and responsibilities presented at an upcoming Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION:
The Culver City Committee on Permits and Licenses is a standing committee
comprised of representatives from five City Departments that meets every
Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers at City Hall. The
current roster of members includes:
Member Department
Shelly Wolfberg City Manager’s Office
William Browne Police Department
Mike McCormick Fire Department
Jose Mendivil Community Development Department
Nagam Rao Finance Department
City of Culver City, California
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The Committee on Permits and Licenses is referenced in at least sixteen (16)
Chapters of the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC), including:
CHAPTER 7.02: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9.06: PARTIES AND GATHERINGS; PARADES
CHAPTER 9.07: NOISE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 11.01: GENERAL LICENSING
CHAPTER 11.04: ALARM SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 11.05: CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
CHAPTER 11.06: GAMES, AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS
CHAPTER 11.07: MASSAGE BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 11.08: FIGURE STUDIOS AND FIGURE MODELING
CHAPTER 11.09: PAWNBROKERS; SALE OF GOODS
CHAPTER 11.11: TOWING AND STORAGE OPERATIONS
CHAPTER 11.13: ADULT USE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 11.15: TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSING
CHAPTER 13.03: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 15.02: BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 17.520: TEMPORARY USE, SPECIAL EVENT, AND TEMPORARY
EVENT PERMITS
The primary responsibility of the Committee is to hear, review and approve business
permits, out of City business permits, special event permits and temporary event
permits. CCMC Section 11.01.300 (Certificates of Compliance; Permit
Requirements) et. seq. provides an overview of business permits, Section 11.01.500
(Committee on Permits and Licenses) et. seq. specifies the purpose, organization
and administrative processes of the Committee and Chapter 17.520 (Temporary
Use, Special Event, And Temporary Event Permits) details the process for reviewing
proposed temporary uses, special events and temporary events. These sections of
CCMC are provided as Attachment A.
Business Permits
Unlike a business tax certificate (also known as a business license) which is
required of all businesses, organizations and professions operating within Culver
City, as noted on the City’s website, a business permit from the Committee on
Permits and Licenses is required for the following business activities:
Ambulance Service
Animal Show w/ Admission
Arcade
Art/Antique Show-Promoter
Art/Antique Show-Vendors
Auction House Auctioneer
Auto Parking Lot
Auto Parking Service (Valet)
Beer Bar
Billiard Hall
Bowling Alley
Bridge Card Room
Bus Service
Car Wash
Carnival
Catering Truck
Charitable Bingo
Charitable solicitation City of Culver City, California
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Check Cashing Service
Christmas Tree/Sales
Closeout/Bankruptcy sale
Cocktail Bar
Computer Services (On-Line/Credit Card)
Curb Painting
Dancing/Soft Drink Establishment
Dismantling/Wrecking Yard
Employment/Talent Agency
Finance/Escrow Service
Fortune Teller
Funeral Parlor/Mortuary
Golf Course/Drive Range
Handbill Distributor
Health Club/Physical Training
Hospital
Hypnotherapy
Ice/roller Skating Rink
Import/Export
Impound Yard
In-Home Health Care
Klieg Lights/Advertising
Lecture/Ltd Time Performance (open to
the public)
Limousine Service
Locksmith
Massage Tech /Accupressure
Massage/Accupressure Facility
Newspaper (fee)
Parade
Pawnbroker
Pool Hall
Radio Station
Recycling
Rentals/Motor Vehicles
Rentals-Personal Property
Rest/Retirement Home
Restaurant serving beer/wine/alcohol
Sales Broker-Used Merchandise
Salvage Dealer/Collector
Sanitarium/Convalescent Hospital
Security Guards/Detective
Sidewalk/Rummage Sale
Solicitation/Canvassing
Special Event (Vendors)
Street Vendor-Non Motor
Tanning Facility
Tattoo Parlor
Telephone 900 Service
Telephone Solicitation
Theater
Ticket Sales
Towing Service
Trade Show-Promoter
Trade Show-Vendors
Travel Agency
Used Computer Sales
Used Merchandise Sales
Used Motor Vehicle Sales
Vehicle Fleet Sales
Vending/Amusement Machines
Veterinarian/Animal Hospital
Wedding Chapel
Home-Based Businesses
CCMC Section 170400.055 (Home Occupations) outlines the types of business that
can and cannot be operated from private residences within Culver City (Attachment
B; note that the “Director” referred to in this excerpt of CCMC is the Community
Development Director). Businesses operated from any location or address within
Culver City, including a residential address, are required to obtain a business tax
certificate; however, those conducting home occupations as allowed by CCMC are
not required to get a business permit from the Committee on Permits and Licenses.
Businesses operated from a residence must abide by the following requirements of
the Culver City zoning code:
• No disruption to the neighborhood
• No clients/customers on the premises.
• No disturbing noise, vibrations, etc.
• No employees on the premises
• No advertising or signs City of Culver City, California
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• No storage of materials
• No parking of commercial vehicles
Special Event Permits
All events open to the public require a permit from the City's Committee on Permits
and Licenses. Application must be made in person at the Finance Department at
City Hall. There is no application fee.
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Representation
CCMC Section 11.01.505 (Establishment; Membership; Attachment page 8) states
that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director is a nonvoting ex-officio
member of the Committee on Permits and Licenses. Since 1990, Pam Robinson,
Recreation Manager and Acting PRCS Director has been the Departmental liaison to
the Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the discussion of this Agenda Item.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Selected Sections of the Culver City Municipal Code Relating to the Committee
on Permits and Licenses
B. Culver City Municipal Code Section 11.01.505 HOME OCCUPATIONS
MOTIONS:
That the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission:
Receive and file this informational report on the Committee on Permits and
Licenses.
MEETING DATE: April 6, 2010
AGENDA ITEM: Informational Report on the Committee on Permits and
Licenses
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
A. Selected Sections of the Culver City Municipal Code 1-15
Relating to the Committee on Permits and Licenses
B. Culver City Municipal Code Section 11.01.505 HOME 16-18
OCCUPATIONSATTACHMENT A
SELECTED SECTIONS OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERMITS AND LICENSES
CHAPTER 11.01: GENERAL LICENSING
(Note: Sections 11.01.005 through 11.01.255 and 11.01.600 through 11.01.660 are not included.)
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE; PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
11.01.300 Certificates of compliance and permits
11.01.305 Schedule of businesses requiring certificate of compliance or permit
11.01.310 Special requirements for trade shows
11.01.315 Enclosed building requirement
11.01.320 Permits required for certain businesses
11.01.325 Application for permit
11.01.330 Investigation of application
11.01.335 Notice of hearing on application
11.01.340 Basis of determination and conditions for granting application
11.01.345 Issuance of permit
11.01.350 Assignment of permit
11.01.355 Revocation of permit
11.01.360 Hearing on revocation
11.01.365 Suspension of permit
11.01,370 Authority of Committee to pursue withdrawals, surrenders, suspensions, expirations and the
like
§ 11.01.300 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE AND PERMITS.
A. The following abbreviations for categories of certificates of compliance and permits are hereby
established and designated as follows:
1. LARD Certificate of compliance from the Los Angeles County Health Department.
2. CCFD Certificate of compliance from Fire Prevention/ Building and Safety Division.
3. CCPD Certificate of compliance from Police Department.
4. CPL Permit from the Committee on Permits and Licenses.
(65 Code, § 19-45)
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RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERMITS AND LICENSES
B. No person shall engage in any business which is designated in this Subchapter as requiring a certificate
of compliance or a permit without first obtaining such certificate or permit.
(65 Code, § 19-46) (Ord. No. 87-002 § 2)
§ 11.01.305 SCHEDULE OF BUSINESSES REQUIRING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE OR PERMIT.
The businesses listed below shall require a certificate of compliance or permit as indicated:
Business Certificate of Compliance or Permit
Ambulance service CPL
Amusement machines CPL
Animal hospitals, kennels and boarding stables CPL
Animal shows when performance involved and/or admission charged CPL
Art/antique show CPL
Arcade, amusement CPL
Automobile repair CCFD
Bankruptcy sales or close out sales CPL
Beer bars, beer and cocktail CPL
Billboards CCFD
Billiard halls CPL
Bowling alleys CPL
Bridge club card rooms CPL
Bus service, charter or otherwise CPL
Carnivals CPL
Car wash, automatic CPL
Child nurseries, private schools LAHD
Christmas trees, decorations and miscellaneous merchandise sales CCFD
other than in connection with a business already paying a tax hereunder
Detective agencies, private police agencies, watchmen, and security CPL
guard agencies
Drycleaning plant, cleaning and pressing shop CCFD
Entertainment provided in connection with a beer bar, cocktail bar, or CPL
bona fide restaurant, except for adult uses regulated by Chapter 11.13 of
this Code
Food storage establishments, whether retail, wholesale or manufacturing LAHD
Fortune-telling See sections 11.06.200 - 11.06.235
Golf course or golf driving range CPL
Health clubs, spas or other similar types of establishments, including CPL
massage establishments
Hospitals CPL
Junk dealers and collectors
CPL
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RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERMITS AND LICENSES
Business Certificate of Compliance or Permit
Klieg light operators CCPD
Laundries CCFD
Laundromats, when operated as a business located in a hotel, motel, CCFD
apartment house and multiple unit structures
Laundromats and all other forms of self-service clothes washing and CCFD
drying
Lectures, limited time performances, or shows CPL
Locksmiths CCPD
Machine shops CCFD
Manufacturing establishments not otherwise listed CCFD
Mortuaries CPL
Newsracks See sections 9.08.600 - 9.08.675
Oil storage tank station CCFD
Oil well operations See Chapter 11.12
Pawnbrokers CPL
Pool halls CPL
Production businesses, television and motion picture:
Itinerant motion picture/television producers CCFD
Motion picture/television production on City streets or other public CCFD & CCPD
places or on locations other than a motion picture/television studio
Public parking in lots or garages CPL
Rentals:
Motor vehicles, including campers, motor-homes, trucks, trailers CPL
and any other means of transportation when self-propelled by an
engine or motor
Personal property CPL
Apartments, rooming houses, hotels, motels, trailer park spaces and CCFD
commercial property
Repair shops CCFD
Restaurants, smoking LAHD, CCFD/BD
Restaurants, nonsmoking LAHD, CCFD/BD
Restaurants serving beer, wine or distilled spirits, smoking LAHD, CPL, CCFD/BD
Restaurants serving beer, wine or distilled spirits, nonsmoking LAHD, CPL, CCFD/BD
Restaurants with a seating capacity of more than twenty-five (25) seats, LAHD
which were lawfully doing business in Culver City within one (1) year
prior to March 14, 1991
Restaurants serving beer, wine or distilled spirits with a seating capacity LAHD, CPL
of more than Twenty-five (25) seats, which were lawfully doing business
in Culver City within one (1) year prior to March 14, 1991
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RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERMITS AND LICENSES
Business
Certificate of Compliance or Permit
Resthomes
CPL
Retail establishments:
Food, drugs, and farm products LAHD
Rinks, ice skating, and roller skating CPL
Sanitariums CPL
Satellite master antenna system companies See Chapter 15.02
Second hand dealers CPL
Service stations, gasoline diesel CCFD
Soliciting or distributing handbills and promotional materials and other CCPD
canvassing
Street vending See sections 11.09.200 - 11.09.215
Studios, motion picture/television/radio CCFD
Taxicabs See Chapter 11.10
Telephone solicitation CPL
Theatres and temporary entertainment provided under a tent or CPL
temporary structure
Theatres for plays and motion pictures, except for adult uses regulated CPL
by Chapter 11.13 of this Code
Towing service CPL
Trade shows, commercial promoters CPL (also see section 11.01.310)
Used cars, trailers, or mobilehornes, wholesale or retail sales CPL
Van and storage, including personal property movers CCFD
Vending machines:
Dispensing any food, drink or other edibles or merchandise (except LAHD
bulk)
Dispensing in bulk unsorted confections, nuts, or merchandise at LAHD
random without selection by the customer
Vendors CPL
Warehouses not used in connection with established businesses in the CCFD.
City
Wholesale establishments:
For food, drugs and farm products LAHD & CCFD
All others CCFD
Woodworking shops CCFD
Wrecking yards or dismantling yards CPL
('65 Code, § 19-47) (Ord. No. 87-002 § 1; Ord. No. 91-004 § 9; Ord. No. 98-006, §§ 6, 7)
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RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERMITS AND LICENSES
§ 11.01.310 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRADE SHOWS.
No permit issued for a trade show shall allow an event to continue for more than the thirty (30) consecutive
days unless the event is to take place wholly within a building not used to provide access to various retail
establishments. A permit issued to the same permittee, trade show or promoter subject to the thirty (30) day
limitation shall not be renewed, nor shall another permit be issued for the same building used to provide public
access to various retail establishments unless not less than thirty (30) calendar days have elapsed since the
expiration of the prior permit. The complete application for the permit must be submitted to the Committee at
least fifteen (15) days prior to the show unless the Committee determines otherwise.
('65 Code, § 19-48) (Ord. No. 87-002 § 1)
§ 11.01.315 ENCLOSED BUILDING REQUIREMENT.
A tax certificate shall not be issued to conduct any business which is not carried on entirely within a
completely enclosed building until a permit therefor has been issued by the Committee on Permits and Licenses
or the City Council has authorized such permit to be issued. This section shall not be applicable to the outdoor
display of goods as permitted in § 9.08.040 and the Zoning Code, as set forth in Title 17 of this Code.
( .65 Code, § 19-49) (Ord. No. 87-035 § 1; Ord. No. 96-018 § 2)
§ 11.01.320 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in any business which is designated in this Chapter as requiring a
permit without first obtaining a permit in accordance with the provisions of this Subchapter.
('65 Code, § 19-52) (Ord. No. CS-49 § 21.01)
§ 11.01.325 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT.
Application for permit shall be filed with the Tax Collector, in triplicate, on forms provided by him, the original
of which shall be duly acknowledged before the Tax Collector or Deputy Tax Collector or some other person
lawfully authorized to administer oaths, and shall supply the following information:
A. A full identification of the applicant and all persons to be directly or indirectly interested in the proposed
business;
B. The residence and business address and the citizenship of applicant, including all directors and officers
of any corporation;
C. The location of the proposed business or place for which the permit is requested and the name of the
owner and the present use of such premises;
D. The exact nature of the proposed business for which the permit is requested and the name under which
it is to be operated;
E. The past experience of the applicant in the business to which the requested permit appertains and the
name, address, and past experience in such business of the person to be in charge thereof;
F. Whether or not any permit has been revoked and, if so, the circumstances causing such revocation;
G. Such further information as required by the Tax Collector or the Committee on Permits and Licenses or
the City Council.
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RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERMITS AND LICENSES
('65 Code, § 19-53) (Ord. No. CS-49 § 21.02; Ord. No. 88-009 § 1)
§
11.01.330 INVESTIGATION OF APPLICATION.
Immediately upon filing a properly executed application for a permit, the Tax Collector shall refer one copy to
the City Manager and one copy to the Department Head, whose duty it is to inspect the type of business
involved. Such Department Head shall make such investigation of the applicant and of the statements set forth
in the application, as he shall deem sufficient, and make a written report thereof to the Tax Collector, who shall
refer such report and recommendation, together with a copy of the application to the Committee on Permits and
Licenses for a hearing set at a certain day, not more than 30 days from the date of filing the application. At such
hearing any person interested shall be entitled to be heard and to file objections, protests or recommendations,
relative to the subject matter.
('65 Code, § 19-54) (Ord. No. CS-49 § 21.03; Ord. No. 88-009 § 1; Ord. No. 2006-009 § 22 (part))
§ 11.01.335 NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION.
The Tax Collector shall notify the applicant in writing of the time and place of the hearing before the
Committee on Permits and Licenses or the City Council, which shall be given at least three days prior thereto,
unless the applicant waives such notice in writing. Whenever the Committee on Permits and Licenses or the
City Council deems that a public notice should be given of a special hearing with respect to the application, the
applicant shall pay to the City Clerk a fee, as established by resolution, before such notice is given, which
payment shall not be in lieu of any license fee or other tax otherwise imposed by law.
(65 Code, § 19-55) (Ord. No. CS-49 § 21.04; Ord. No. 88-009 § 1; Ord. No. 2007-02 § 13)
§ 11.01.340 BASIS OF DETERMINATION AND CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING APPLICATION.
A. Determination. The Committee on Permits and Licenses or the City Council shall deny the application
for any permit if it shall appear to its satisfaction that the applicant is not a fit and proper person, morally or
otherwise, to conduct or maintain the proposed business applied for or that he has not complied with this or any
other regulation of the City appertaining to his application, or that the activity for which permit is sought is itself
objectionable or detrimental to the public health, morals, safety or general welfare; or that it conflicts with any
City, State or Federal law.
('65 Code, § 19-56) (Ord. No. CS-49 § 21.05)
B. Conditions. The Committee on Permits and Licenses or the City Council may grant a permit subject to
such conditions as in its judgment the public interest may require.
('65 Code, § 19-57)
§ 11.01.345 ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.
In the event the Committee on Permits and Licenses or the City Council approve the application, a written
permit in a form approved by the City Attorney shall be delivered to the applicant.
('65 Code, § 19-58)
§ 11.01.360 ASSIGNMENT OF PERMIT.
No permit required under this Chapter shall be assigned or transferred without the express permission of the
Committee on Permits and Licenses or the City Council,
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RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERMITS AND LICENSES
('65 Code, § 19-59) (Ord. No. CS-49 § 21 .06)
§ 11.01.355 REVOCATION OF PERMIT.
Any permit granted pursuant to the provisions of this Subchapter may be revoked by the Committee on
Permits and Licenses or the City Council for any reason for which the granting of such permit might lawfully be
denied, or on any other ground specifically set forth in the herein Code, or which, in the judgment of the
Committee or the City Council is sufficient for the protection of the public interest.
('65 Code, § 19-60) (Ord. No. CS-49 § 21.07)
§ 11.01.360 HEARING ON REVOCATION.
Every permittee shall be given at least five days' notice of a hearing on the proposed revocation of his permit,
together with written notification of the grounds of complaint against his business or himself personally. The
hearing, when convened, may be continued over from time to time, and the findings of the Committee on
Permits and Licenses or the City Council shall be final and conclusive on the matter involved.
('65 Code, § 19-61) (Ord. No. CS-49 § 21.07)
§ 11.01.365 SUSPENSION OF PERMIT.
The right to operate any business or other activity for which a permit is required under this Chapter may be
suspended forthwith without notice and without hearing, in the event such suspension is necessary for the
preservation and protection of the public health, morals, safety or general welfare, if so determined by the Fire
Chief, Police Chief, Health Officer, Building Inspector, Superintendent of Streets, City Manager, Committee on
Permits and Licenses or the City Council; provided that no such suspension shall continue for more than 15
days unless an order to show cause why such permit should not be revoked shall be issued, as provided in §
11.01.360.
('65 Code, § 19-62) (Ord. No. CS-49 § 21.08; Ord. No. 2006-009 § 22 (part))
§ 11.01.370 AUTHORITY OF COMMITTEE TO PURSUE WITHDRAWALS, SURRENDERS, SUSPENSIONS,
EXPIRATIONS AND THE LIKE.
A. The withdrawal of an application for a permit or license after it has been filed with the Committee on
Permits and Licenses shall not, unless the Committee on Permits and Licenses has expressly consented in
writing to the withdrawal, deprive the Committee on Permits and Licenses of its authority to institute or continue
a proceeding against the applicant for the denial of the permit or license upon any ground provided by the Code,
or for violation of any law or rule which relates to the suitability of the permittee or licensee to have such permit
or license.
B. The suspension, expiration, cancellation or forfeiture by operation of the Code of a permit or license, or
its surrender without the express written consent of the Committee on Permits and Licenses, shall not deprive
the Committee on Permits and Licenses of its authority to institute or continue a suspension or revocation
proceeding against the permittee or licensee upon any ground provided by the Code, or for violation of any law
or rule which relates to the suitability of the permittee or licensee to have such permit or License.
('65 Code, § 19-63) (Ord. No. 96-011, § 1; Ord. No. 96-021, § 1)
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COMMITTEE ON PERMITS AND LICENSES
11.01.500 Purpose
11.01.505 Establishment; membership
11.01.510 Organization of Committee
11.01.515 Authority of City Manager to approve or deny permit
11.01.520 Meetings
11.01.525 Investigation of applications
11.01.530 Appeals
11.01.535 Applications may be submitted to Council
11.01.540 Secretary to keep records
11.01.545 Reports to Council
§ 11.01.500 PURPOSE.
ft is the purpose and intention of this Chapter to provide a procedure to expedite the processing of various
applications for permits and business licenses, in order to avoid encumbering the Councilmanic agenda with
such routine matters.
('65 Code, § 19-1) (Ord. No. CS-292 § 1)
§ 11.01.505 ESTABLISHMENT; MEMBERSHIP.
There is created and established the Committee consisting of the City Manager, the Chief of Police, the Fire
Chief, the City Planner, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director (as a nonvoting ex-officio
member), and the City Treasurer, or each of their designees, to be known as the 'Committee on Permits and
Licenses", and to which Committee all applications for permits covering business operations or other
miscellaneous activities shall be heard, except as otherwise provided in this Code.
('65 Code, § 19-2) (Ord. No. CS-553; Ord. No. 87-027 § 1; Ord. No. 93-003 § 1; Ord. No. 2002-005 § 2 (part);
Ord. No. 2006-009 § 22 (part))
§ 11.01.510 ORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEE.
The City Manager or his designee, in his absence, shall act as Chairman of the Committee. Three members
of the Committee shall constitute a quorum to consider application for permits and such other businesses as
may probably come before it. However, a lesser number may adjourn from time to time.
('65 Code, § 19-3) (Ord. No. CS-292 § 4; Ord. No. 87-027 § 2; Ord. No. 2006-009 § 22 (part))
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§ 11.01.515 AUTHORITY OF CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE OR DENY PERMIT.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter, when, in the opinion of the City Manager and the City
Treasurer, an application for a permit requires immediate attention, and a special meeting of the Committee
cannot be convened, the City Manager, in consultation with the City Treasurer, may approve or deny a permit. A
decision of the City Manager, pursuant to this Section, shall be considered the same as a decision of the
Committee. When used herein, the City Manager and the City Treasurer shall include each of their designees.
('65 Code, § 19-3.5) (Ord. No. 86-015 § 1; Ord. No. 2006-009 § 22 (part))
§ 11.01.520 MEETINGS.
The Committee shall meet at least once each week, as determined by the Committee, and may hold special
meetings on call of the Chairman or three members of the Committee, and any matter properly coming before it
may be considered by said Committee at a regular or special meeting. Written notice of a special meeting shall
be delivered to each member at least three (3) hours before the time specified for the proposed meeting.
(65 Code, § 19-4) (Ord. No. CS-292 § 5)
§ 11.01.525 INVESTIGATION OF APPLICATIONS.
The Committee may cause such other investigations to be made of the applicant and the subject matter as it
may determine is necessary in order to protect the public interest and to preserve the rights of the applicant. It
may request the presence of witnesses, and may require that notices be posted, published, or mailed to
residents or owners of property in the neighborhood of the proposed operation, and may follow any other
procedure which it deems desirable to protect the interests of all concerned with relation to said application.
C65 Code, § 19-5) (Ord. No. CS-292 § 6)
§ 11.01.530 APPEALS.
The applicant or any person aggrieved or dissatisfied with the determination of the Committee, relative to any
application for permit or license filed hereunder, or the revocation or suspension of any permit, may appeal to
the City Council from said determination; provided a written notice of appeal is filed with the secretary of the
Committee not later than five (5) days from date of the notice to applicant of the action taken on his application.
In the event that such appeal is filed, all proceedings shall be stayed until the matter has been disposed of by
the City Council, and the secretary of the Committee shall forthwith transmit to the City Clerk the complete file of
the proceedings relating to said application, including a copy of the minutes.of the meeting at which said
application was considered, which file shall, following the completion of consideration by the City Council of said
matter, be returned to the secretary of said Committee, with a copy of the record of the action of the City Council
thereon.
('65 Code, § 19-6) (Ord. No. CS-292 § 7)
§ 11.01.535 APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL.
If, in the judgment of the Committee, the facts and circumstances relating to any application for permit or
license are such that the public interest or the rights of the applicant would be better served by consideration of
the subject matter thereof by the City Council, then the Committee may order that the said application be
transmitted to the City Council for consideration at its next regular or subsequent regular meetings.
('65 Code, § 19-7) (Ord. No: CS-292 § 8)
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§ 11.01.540 SECRETARY TO KEEP RECORDS.
The secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings had before the Committee and prepare minutes of said
meetings, recording therein the disposition of all applications. If the application for permit is approved by the
Committee, a permit, approved as to form by the Committee and to which may be attached such conditions as
the Committee may require, will be executed by the City Manager and delivered to the applicant. In all cases
wherein a permit is required prior to the issuance of a business license, a copy of said permit shall be forthwith
transmitted to the Business Tax Collector, with letter of transmittal authorizing him to issue said business license
on payment of the required license fee.
( .65 Code, § 19-8) (Ord. No. CS-292 § 9; Ord. No. 88-009 § 1; Ord. No. 2006-009 § 22)
§ 11.01.645 REPORTS TO COUNCIL.
Prior to each regular meeting of the City Council, the Committee shall cause to be delivered to each member
of the City Council a list of the applications processed since the preceding regular Council meeting, and the
disposition thereof.
( .65 Code, § 19-9) (Ord. No. CS-292 § 10)
CHAPTER 17.520: TEMPORARY USE, SPECIAL EVENT, AND TEMPORARY EVENT PERMITS
Section
17.520.005 Purpose
17.520.010 Applicability
17.520.015 Allowed Temporary Uses, Special Events, and Temporary Events
17.520.020 Review Authority
17.520.025 Application Filing and Processing
17.520.030 Conditions of Approval
17.520.035 Development and Operating Standards
17.520.040 Post-Approval Procedures
§ 17.520.005 PURPOSE.
This Chapter provides a process for reviewing proposed temporary uses, special events and temporary
events to ensure that basic health, safety, and community welfare standards are met, while approving suitable
temporary uses and special events, with the minimum necessary conditions or limitations consistent with the
temporary nature of the activity. A Temporary Use Permit, Special Event Permit, or Temporary Event Permit
allows short-term activities that might not meet the normal development or use standards of the applicable
zoning district, but may be considered acceptable because of their temporary nature. These activities are
regulated to avoid incompatibility between the proposed activity and surrounding areas.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))
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§ 17.520.010 APPLICABILITY.
A. Permit Requirement. A Temporary Use, Special Event Permit, or Temporary Event Permit approved
by the applicable review authority shall be required for all uses identified in § 17.520.015 (Allowed Temporary
Uses, Special Events, and Temporary Events), and shall be issued before the commencement of the activity.
B. Exempt Activities. The following temporary uses and events are exempt from the requirement for a
Temporary Use, Special Event Permit, Temporary Event Permit, and other city approval. Uses other than the
following shall comply with § 17.520.015 (Allowed Temporary Uses, Special Events, and Temporary Events).
1. On-site contractor's construction yards, in conjunction with an approved construction project. The
activity shall cease upon completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the companion building
permit authorizing the construction project.
2. Events occurring in meeting halls, theaters, or other permanent indoor or outdoor public assembly
facilities subject to all applicable regulations of the CCMC.
3. Promotional activities related to the primary product lines of a retail business, and similar activities
(e.g., book readings and signings at book stores, opening receptions at art gaileries).
4. Emergency public health and safety activities.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))
§ 17.520.015 ALLOWED TEMPORARY USES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND TEMPORARY EVENTS.
The following temporary uses, special events or temporary events may be allowed, subject to the issuance of
a Temporary Use, Special Event Permit, or Temporary Event Permit by the applicable review authority. Uses
other than the following shall comply with the use and development regulations and permit requirements that
otherwise apply to the property, except uses that are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter in compliance
with § 17.520.010 (Applicability).
A. Allowed Temporary Uses.
1. Construction yards. Off-site contractor construction yards, in conjunction with an approved
construction project. The permit shall expire upon completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the
companion building permit authorizing the construction project.
2. Residence. A mobile home as a temporary residence of the property owner when a valid building
permit for a new single-family dwelling is in force. The Temporary Use Permit may be approved for up to one
year, or upon expiration of the building permit, whichever occurs first.
3. Seasonal sales lots. Seasonal sales activities (for example, Halloween, Christmas), including
temporary residence or security trailers, on non-residential properties. The sales activity may be approved for a
maximum of 30 days or a length of time determined to be appropriate by the applicable review authority,
4. Storage. Enclosed temporary storage, unrelated to a construction project. The use may be
approved for a maximum of one year. See § 17.400.115 (Temporary Storage Containers) for specific
standards.
5. Temporary real estate sales offices. A temporary real estate sales office may be established
within the area of an approved development project, solely for the first sale of homes. A permit for a temporary
real estate office may be approved for a maximum of one year.
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6. Temporary structures. A temporary classroom, office, or similar structure, including a
manufactured or mobile unit, may be approved, for a maximum time period of 18 months from the date of
approval, as an accessory use or as the first phase of a development project.
7. Temporary work trailers. A trailer or mobile home as a temporary work site for employees of a
business may be allowed:
a. During construction or remodeling of a permanent commercial or manufacturing structure, when a
valid building permit is in force; or
b. Upon demonstration by the applicant that this temporary work site is a short-term necessity, while
a permanent work site is being obtained.
The permit for a temporary trailer may be granted for up to one year.
8. Similar temporary uses. Similar temporary uses that, in the opinion of the Director, are compatible
with the zoning district and surrounding land uses.
B. Allowed Special Events and Temporary Events.
1. Outdoor events. The following outdoor events may be allowed:
a. Entertainment and assembly events. Outdoor entertainment and assembly events, including
carnivals, circuses, concerts, fairs, farmers' markets, festivals, flea markets, food events, fund-raisers, live
entertainment, parades, outdoor sporting events, public relations activities, rummage sales, secondhand sales,
swap meets and other similar events designed to attract large crowds, and which are held on private or public
property, for up to 12 days per calendar year or as determined appropriate by the applicable Review Authority.
b. Display or exhibit events. Outdoor display or exhibit events, including art, cultural, and
educational displays, and arts and crafts exhibits on non-residential properties, when not a part of the
established primary use of the site, for up to 12 days per calendar year.
c. Outdoor sales events. Special events related to an existing business, with temporary outdoor
sale of merchandise, in any commercial zoning district, in compliance with the following provisions:
I. There shall be no more than 4 sales in any calendar year.
IL Each sale shall be limited to 3 consecutive days.
iii. The merchandise displayed shall be that customarily sold on the site.
iv. The site is utilized for a permanently established business holding a valid business tax
certificate as required.
2. Similar special events. Similar special events and temporary events, either indoor or outdoor, that,
in the opinion of the Director, are compatible with the zoning district and surrounding land uses, for up to 12
days per calendar year or as determined appropriate by the applicable Review Authority.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))
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§ 17.520.020 REVIEW AUTHORITY.
A. Director Review. The Director shall be responsible for the review and approval of all permits for
temporary uses, special events, and temporary events not reviewed by the Committee on Permits and Licenses,
identified in § 17.520.015 (Allowed Temporary Uses, Special Events, and Temporary Events), and the extension
of these permits.
B. Committee on Permits and Licenses. The Committee shall be responsible for the review and
approval of all permits for special events and temporary events, unless reviewed by the Director, identified in
Subsection 17.520.015.B. (Allowed Temporary Uses, Special Events, and Temporary Events), and the
extension of these permits.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))
§ 17.520.025 APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING.
An application for a Temporary Use Permit, Special Event Permit, or Temporary Event Permit shall be filed
with the Division and processed as follows.
A. Application Contents. The application shall be made on forms furnished by the Division, and shall be
accompanied by the information identified in any applicable City handouts and permit applications.
B. Time for Filing. A temporary use, special event or temporary event permit application shall be filed as
follows.
1. Temporary use permit. A temporary use permit application shall be filed at least 14 days in
advance of the proposed commencement of the use.
2. Special event and temporary event permit. A special event or temporary event permit application
shall be filed at least 7 days in advance of a proposed minor event, and 14 days in advance of a proposed major
event. The Director or Committee shall determine whether a proposed special event or temporary event is
minor or major, based on the characteristics of, and activities associated with, the event, and the likely impacts
on the surrounding community.
3. Additional permits required. Temporary uses, special events and temporary events may be
subject to additional permits and other city approvals, licenses, and inspections required by applicable laws or
regulations.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))
§ 17.520.030 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
In approving a Temporary Use Permit, Special Event Permit, or Temporary Event Permit, the review
authority may impose reasonable and necessary specific design, locational, and operational conditions to
ensure that:
A. The use or event is limited to a duration that is no more than the maximum allowed duration, as
determined appropriate by the review authority.
B. The site is physically adequate for the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed, including
provision of services (e.g., sanitation and water), public access, and the absence of physical constraints.
C. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the
existing land uses on-site and in the vicinity of the subject property.
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D. The temporary use or activity will be removed and the site restored as necessary to ensure that no
changes to the site will limit the range of possible future land uses otherwise allowed by this Title.
E. Adequate temporary parking will be provided in order to accommodate the vehicle traffic generated by
the temporary use or special event, either on-site or at alternate locations acceptable to the review authority.
F.
The use or event will comply with all applicable provision of local, State and Federal laws or regulations.
G.
Any other pertinent factors affecting the operation of the temporary use or special event will be
addressed, including the following, to ensure the orderly and efficient operation of the proposed use or event, in
compliance with the intent and purpose of this Chapter.
1. Conditions may require the provision of:
a. Sanitary and medical facilities.
b. Security and safety measures.
c. Solid waste collection and disposal.
2. Conditions may regulate:
a.
Nuisance factors, including the prevention of glare or direct illumination of adjacent properties,
dirt, dust, gasses, heat, noise, odors, smoke, or vibrations.
b. Operating hours and days, including limitation of the duration of the use or event to a shorter time
period than that requested.
c. Temporary signs.
d. Temporary structures and facilities, including height, placement, and size, and the location of
equipment and open spaces, including buffer areas and other yards.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))
§ 17.520.035 DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATING STANDARDS.
A. General Standards. Standards for floor areas, heights, landscaping areas, off-street parking,
setbacks, and other structure and property development standards, which apply to the category of use or the
zoning district of the subject parcel, shall be used as a guide for determining the appropriate development
standards for temporary uses and special events. However, the review authority may authorize an adjustment
from the specific requirements as deemed necessary and appropriate.
B. Standards for Specific Temporary Activities. Specific temporary land use activities shall comply
with the development standards identified in Chapter 17.300 (General Property Development and Use
Standards), as applicable to the use, in addition to those identified in Subsection 17.520.035.A. above, and §
17.520.30 (Conditions of Approval).
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))
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§ 17.520.040 POST-APPROVAL PROCEDURES.
The approval or denial of a Temporary Use Permit, Special Event Permit, or Temporary Event Permit may be
appealed in compliance with Chapter 17.640 (Appeals). The procedures of Chapter 17.595 (Permit
Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions) shall apply after the approval of the permit.
A. Condition of the Site Following a Temparary Use or Special Event. Each site occupied by a
temporary use or special event shall be cleaned of debris, litter or any other evidence of the temporary activity,
on completion or removal of the activity, and shall thereafter be used in compliance with the provisions of this
Title.
B. Revocation. A Temporary Use, Special Event Permit, or Temporary Use Permit may be revoked or
modified, with only a 24-hour notice, in compliance with Chapter 17.660 (Revocations and Modifications).
C. Extension of the Permit.
Temporary Uses. The Director may extend the operational length of a temporary use or special event if
the delay is beyond the control of, and was not the result of actions by, the permittee.
D. Expiration of Permit. A Temporary Use, Special Event Permit, or Temporary Event Permit shall be
considered to have expired when the approved use has ceased or been suspended.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))
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CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.400.055
§ 17.400.055 HOME OCCUPATIONS.
This Section provides standards for home occupations in compliance with Article 2
(Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses and Zone-Specific Development Standards). It is the
intent of the City to allow a home occupation within a dwelling unit, provided the home
occupation is deemed incidental to, and compatible with, surrounding residential uses:
A. Allowed Home Occupations. The following are deemed appropriate business
activities when conducted by the occupants of a dwelling in a manner accessory to, and
compatible with, the residential characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood. Allowable
home occupations shall be limited to the following activities.
1. One-on-one art, music and similar fine-art related lessons, and academic tutoring,
which do not generate more than 6 additional vehicle trips (i.e. 3 car visits) to the dwelling
each day.
2. Office-type uses, including an office for an accountant, architect, attorney,
consultant, insurance agent, licensed therapist, musician, planner, technical advisor, or
writer, which do not generate more than 6 additional vehicle trips (i.e. 3 car visits) to the
dwelling each day.
3. Office/information uses that involve the use of a computer, telephone, and other
electronic equipment, which do not generate more than 6 additional vehicle trips (i.e. 3 car
visits) to the dwelling each day.
4. Art and craft work (ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture, and the like).
5. Sewing (e.g., dressmaking, millinery) and small handcrafts.
6. Other uses the Director deems to be of the same general character as those listed
above, and not detrimental to the applicable residential zoning district and surrounding
neighborhood.
B. Prohibited Home Occupations. The following list presents examples of
commercial uses that are not incidental to or compatible with residential activities, are
suitable only in non-residential zoning districts, and are therefore prohibited:
1. Adult business activities or businesses.
2. Businesses that involve the breeding , grooming, harboring, raising, or training of
dogs, cats, or other animals on the premises.
3. Carpentry and cabinet making (does not prohibit a normal wood-working hobby
operation).
4. Dance club or night club.
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5. Fortune telling (psychic).
6. Hair, nail, facial, and similar personal care.
7. Manufacturing and/or assembly,
8. Massage therapy.
9. Medical and dental offices, clinics, and laboratories.
10. Personal self-storage (mini-storage).
11. Plant nursery.
12. Retail sales (e.g., stock on hand and customers coming to the home are not
allowed).
13. Vehicle repair (body or mechanical), upholstery, automobile detailing (e.g.,
washing, waxing, and the like) and painting. (This does not prohibit mobile minor repair or
detailing at the customer's location).
14. Welding and machining.
15. Other uses determined by the Director not to be incidental to, or compatible with,
residential activities.
C. Operating Standards. Home occupations are an accessory use to the primary
residential use of the site, and shall comply with all of the following operating standards.
1. Accessory use. The home occupation shall be clearly secondary to the full-time
use of the property as a residence, and shall not alter the appearance of the dwelling.
2. Limitations on clients. No customer or client visits to the site of a home
occupation shall be permitted, except for the activities identified in Subsection
17.400.055.A.1. and Subsection 17.400.055.A.2. A physically or mentally impaired individual
who is prevented, by the nature of the impairment, from independent travel, may invite
clientele, customers, or patrons to the premises to conduct business that do not exceed more
than 6 additional vehicle trips (i.e. 3 car visits) to the dwelling each day.
3. Visibility. The use shall not require any modification not customarily found in a
dwelling, nor shall the home occupation activity or storage of materials be visible from the
adjoining public right-of-way, or from neighboring residential properties.
4. Display, sales or storage. Outdoor display, indoor or outdoor sales, or outdoor
storage of materials shall not be allowed on the premises.
5. Advertising. Advertising signs on or off the site shall not be allowed.
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6. Parking. The use shall not significantly impact the on-street parking in the
neighborhood.
7. Safety, occupancy classification. Activities conducted and equipment or
material uses shall not change the fire safety or occupancy classifications of the premises.
The use shall not employ the storage of flammable, explosive, or hazardous materials.
8. Off-site effects. No home occupation activity shall create dust, electrical
interference, fumes, gas, glare, light, noise, odor, smoke, toxic/hazardous materials,
vibration, or other hazards or nuisances, nor any other negative effect that may be felt, heard,
or otherwise sensed on adjoining parcels, as determined by the Director.
9. Employees. A home occupation shall have no employees working on the site of
the home occupation other than full-time residents of the dwelling.
10. Deliveries. The frequency of deliveries shall not exceed that normally and
reasonably occurring for a residence, nor shall the types of vehicles.
11. Motor vehicles. There shall be no motor vehicles used or kept on the premises,
except residents' passenger vehicles, and one commercially-licensed automobile, pickup
truck, or van.
12. Equipment. The use of power equipment not normally associated with a
residence shall not be allowed as part of a home occupation, nor shall any other mechanical
equipment.
13. Utility services modifications.
The home occupation use shall not have utility
service modifications, other than those required for normal residential use, that would be
classed as commercial or industrial in load or design.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))
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