Chapter 2

Division 2. Accessory Uses

9132.1 Processing Activities.

If not otherwise permitted as principal uses, the following uses are permitted as minor uses if related to and incidental to the indicated principal permitted use on the same site:

Film developing or photo-finishing is permitted with a camera shop or photography studio.

Picture frame construction is permitted with the sale of picture frames.

Glass edging, beveling or silvering is permitted with the sale of glass or mirrors.

Electroplating of precious metals is permitted with the sale of jewelry or silver items.

Restoration of antiques is permitted with the sale of antiques.

Fish barbecuing or smoking is permitted with a restaurant or fish market.

9132.2 Vehicle Sales and Service.

If not otherwise permitted as principal uses, the following vehicle sales and service activities are permitted as minor uses if related to and incidental to the indicated principal permitted use on the same site:

A miscellaneous retail petroleum outlet is permitted with any compatible principal use. (See CMC 9138.11.)

Minor repairs and services (as defined in CMC 9138.11) are permitted with an automobile service station or automobile laundry other than a self-service automobile laundry. (See CMC 9138.14) and (CMC 9133 for CR Zone, MUR Overlay District and properties in all zones within 100 feet of residential zones.)

Minor repairs and services (as defined in CMC 9138.11) incidental to the sale of new automobile parts, and including the installation of seat covers, are permitted with the sale of new automobile parts subject to the requirements of CMC 9138.2. (See CMC 9133 for CR Zone, MUR Overlay District and properties in all zones within 100 feet of residential zones.)

Major repairs and services (as defined in CMC 9138.11), as well as minor repairs and services are permitted with motor vehicle sales, subject to the requirements of CMC 9138.2 and 9138.15(C). (See CMC 9133 for CR Zone, MUR Overlay District and properties in all zones within 100 feet of residential zones.)

Sale of used vehicles which have been received as trade-ins is permitted with the sale of new vehicles.

Rental or leasing of new or used vehicles is permitted with the sale of new or used vehicles.

Minor repairs and services (as defined in CMC 9138.11(A)(4) are permitted with a vehicle auction. (See CMC 9133 for CR Zone, MUR Overlay District and properties in all zones within 100 feet of residential zones.) (Ord. 96-1085, § 4; Ord. 03-1279, § 3; Ord. 04-1322, § 3)

9132.3 Laboratories.

A medical or dental laboratory is permitted as a minor use if related to and incidental to a medical or dental clinic or office building in the CN or CR Zones (in addition to being permitted as an independent use in the CG Zone).

9132.4 Storage.

Storage of materials in the commercial zones is limited to the inventories, supplies and equipment needed in order to conduct retail sales or other permitted activities on the same premises or for retail delivery from the premises. In addition, the following specific limitations apply (refer to CMC 9138.15 for CA Zone):

Except for use in construction on the same premises, sand, gravel or rock storage is limited to two thousand (2,000) tons total and is permitted only with the sale of building materials.

Petroleum or petroleum products storage is limited to twenty-five hundred (2,500) barrels and is permitted only with a retail petroleum outlet.

Outdoor storage is not permitted in the CN, CR or CA Zones. Outdoor storage in the CG Zone is subject to the requirements of CMC 9136.29(I).

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Section shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 2 of Article I of this Code. (Ord. 79-479, § 7; Ord. 03-1279, § 4)

9132.5 Outdoor Display.

Outdoor display in the commercial zones is limited to the following items:

Vehicles (automobiles, motorcycles, motorscooters, bicycles, recreation vehicles, trucks, mobile homes, or other vehicles).

Boats.

Agricultural produce.

Nursery stock.

Flowers and plants.

Christmas trees.

Garden equipment and supplies.

Building materials.

Monuments, tombstones, statuary.

Similar items as determined in accordance with the Interpretation procedure of CMC 9172.24.

Outdoor displays are subject to the provisions of CMC 9136.29(H).

9132.6 Service and Repair.

Except as otherwise regulated under the provisions of this Chapter and other applicable laws and regulations, service and repair of materials and equipment are only permitted in the commercial zones as minor uses, related to and incidental to principal permitted uses on the same premises and limited in scope and degree to that which is customary in connection with retail trade and retail service.

The following service and repair activities are specifically permitted:

Lawnmower sharpening is permitted with a fix-it shop, locksmith or nursery.

Repair and rental of garden tools is permitted with a nursery.

9132.7 Amusement Machines.

The operation of three (3) or fewer amusement machines shall be permitted only in connection with a cocktail lounge, bar, bona fide restaurant, or theater. Any business legally containing three (3) or fewer amusement machines on January 3, 1983, shall eliminate all amusement machines on or before December 31, 1984. No person may increase the number of amusement machines in such a business. (Ord. 83-637, § 2; Ord. 84-685, § 2)

9132.8 Fairs and Bazaars.

Fairs and bazaars when conducted by a church, school or other nonprofit public service organization are a permitted accessory use provided the fair or bazaar is located on the same site as the subject facility, does not occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the required parking area or obstruct circulation and that said events do not occur more than four (4) times in any one (1) year unless approved by the Director for additional events. (Ord. 87-813, § 3; Ord. 98-1135, § 2)

9132.9 Small Collection Recycling Facility.

A small collection recycling facility is permitted as a minor use within the CN, CR, CG, and MU-CS zones if incidental to an existing primary commercial use and if within a designated convenience district as defined in CMC 9191.508. A small collection recycling facility shall comply with the requirements of CMC 9138.6. (Ord. 87-819, § 1; Ord. 11-1479, § 9)