Item 24 - Public Hearing for Amendments to the Transit Zoning Code

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"Sec. 41-2009. Operational Standards for Nonconforming Industrial Uses. (a) In addition to the operational standards listed in Sec. 41-2008, with the exception of subsection (c) of Sec. 41-2008. the followina shall aaaly to nonconformina industrial uses: (1) The purpose of these operational standards is to protect and improve the living and working environment, the appearance of the community, reduce or eliminate nuisance conditions, and minimize the impacts of industrial uses on adjacent properties. (2) These standards are in addition to the operational standards established in Sec. 41-2008, except as noted above, and shall apply to all nonconforming industrial uses, including those existing industrial uses that become nonconformina at the effective date of anv imDlementina ordinance. (3) Land or buildings shall not be used or occupied in a manner creating any danaerous. iniurious. or noxious fire. exalosive or other hazard that would adversely affect the surrounding area. (4) If any nonconforming use that operates in an unlawful manner, including but not limited to: frequent code violations, police calls, or loitering complaints relating to the nonconforming use; or is not in good standing with the City, including, but not limited to violations of Chapter 16 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code or public nuisances as defined and addressed by Chapter 17 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, or lapses in Business License renewal, will lose its nonconforming status, enabling the City to take corrective action as it deems appropriate, including initiating a hearing to consider business license revocation and/or terminating utility services or connections. For the purposes of this section, "frequent" is defined as more than one (1) violation, call, or complaint per month during any twelve (12) month period, and "constant service calls" is defined as more than one (1) service call per month relating to or arising from the nonconforming use during any twelve (12) month period (b) Enclosed Operations. (1) All business activities, including, but not limited to, compounding, processing, packaging, or assembly of articles of merchandise and treatment of products shall be conducted within a completely enclosed buildina. (2) No automobile service or repair of any kind shall be allowed outdoors on site. (c) Air Emissions and Dust (1) No land use shall generate or cause any visible dust, gases, or smoke to be emitted into the atmosphere. (2) Uses, activities, and processes shall not operate in a manner that emit dust, fumes, odors, smoke, or particulate matter, unless authorized under Federal, Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 24 of 50