11-B — Bellflower City Council, June 27, 2022

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, Cify Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning Cl" Building Services Kathryn Brun, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417 — An Ordinance amending certain sections of Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") Title 17 (Zoning) pertaining to allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures in the Town Center (TC) District.

DATE:

June 27, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARlt'
If adopted, the Ordinance would amend Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") Chapters

17.04 (General Provisions), 17.08 (Definitions), and 17.48 (Town Center (TC) District) pertaining to allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures within the TC District. This Ordinance would add definitions for certain uses, allow for artisanal manufacturing uses, update and simplify the allowable uses table, and streamline the approval process for various uses including, without limitation, alcohol sales for restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. The Ordinance would also remove the "Area 1" and "Area 2" designations of the Town Center District. On May 16, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 22-08 recommending that the City Council make the changes within the proposed Ordinance.

1. Open the public hearing,
considering the evidence,
take testimonial
Ordinance No. 1417; or
and documentary evidence and, after
read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce

2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
On June 14, 20227 a notice of the hearing was provided to all property owners within 300 feet of the project area; on June 16, 2022, a Public Hearing Notice was posted at City Hall, Brakensiek Library, Bellflower Substation, Caruthers Park, Thompson Park, and Simms Park; and on June 16, 2022, a Public Hearing Notice was published in the Herald American newspaper.

ENVIRONMENI'�4L REVIEW
The Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Qualify Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"). Based upon that review, the Ordinance is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3). The Ordinance will not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. After evaluating possible environmental impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

DISCUSSION
On May 28, 1996, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 869 establishing the Town Center (TC) District. The ordinance established a Permitted, Conditionally Permitted, and Not Permitted Uses table for Area 1 and Area 2 of the TC District with the purpose of promoting traditional specialty retail uses and entertainment activities.

In 2020, the City retained Recast City, LLC to advise the City regarding developing the downtown area. This consultant focused on the potential of small scale and artisanal manufacturing to fill vacant store fronts and spur new development in Downtown Bellflower. Artisan manufacturing involves the use of small hand, mechanical, and electronic tools to manufacture products such as food and bakery products, leather goods, furniture, jewelry and clothing. On April 6, 2021, the City Council considered recommendations from the consultant and gave direction to solicit additional community input. On April 6, 2021, Recast City presented a report with its findings and recommendations to the City Council. The consultant provided an implementation plan that included adding an "artisan manufacturing" definition to the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") and allowing that use within the TC District.

The draft ordinance would implement the Recast City plan by amending BMC Chapter

17.48 (Town Center (TC) District); adding definitions to Chapter 17.08; and amending regulations in Chapter 17.04. In sum, these changes would allow artisanal/small scale manufacturing; requiring a minor conditional use permit (MCUP) instead of a conditional use permit (CUP) for alcohol sales in conjunction with a permitted restaurant, brewery or distillery; removing the distinction between Area 1 and Area 2 of the TC District and combining the allowable uses; revising the entire allowable uses table; removing antiquated uses such as outdoor newsstands; and modifying the process and procedures to allow a more streamlined review process.

Staff Report — Ordinance No. 1417
June 27, 2022

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DISCUSSION — Continued
On May 161 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the proposed text amendments. After closing the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 22-08 which recommends that the City Council make the N
hanges in the draft Ordinance.

The Planning Commission's recommendation was to amend BMC � 17.48.140 (B) to change the requirement that a property with a drive-in or drive-through be "cleaned" weekly rather than "washed" weekly. This section is now proposed to be removed in its entirety since it would. be more appropriate to be included as a condition of approval rather than a development standard.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance No. 1417.....................................................................................4 B. Planning Commission Staff Report (without Attachments)..................................34 C. BMC Chapter 17.48 with Markups ...... age Now MEN man PON was ......... Sam ago Mae ago ....................36 D. Recast City, LLC Report.............................................................................73

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SECTI®N °I. Findings. The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. The City desires to amend the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") to change the allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures within the Town Center (TC) District. This Ordinance — identified as Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) Case No. ZOTA 22-01 — amends BMC Chapters 17.04, 17.08 (Definitions), and 17.48 (TC District); B. The City reviewed this Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA"), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"); CEQA, CEQA Guidelines and Bellflower Guidelines collectively referred to as "CEQA Regulations"); C. Notices of Public Hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council were duly given and published in the time, form and manner as required by law; D. On May 16, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed amendment, including information provided to the Planning Commission by City staff and public testimony;
E. On May 16, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution Flo. PC 22-08 recommending LY Council approve this Ordinance;
F. On June 27, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed amendment, including information provided by City staff and public testimony; and G. This Ordinance and its findings are made based on the entire administrative record including testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at its June 27, 2022 hearing, including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning Department.

RECTI®N 2. General Plan Findings. Pursuant to Government Code § 65860, the changes implemented by this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan. Among other things, this Ordinance will help implement the following General Plan Land Use Element - Town Center policy and programs: Policy 1 which is to "promote the Town Center as the commercial, entertainment, social and civic hub of the community Implementation Program 1.1, "accommodate and promote a full diversity of specialty retail, restaurant and food sales, general merchandise, new apparel and accessories, personal services, entertainment, and cultural uses; and Implementation Program 1.3, "promote entertainment activities."

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SECTION 3. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Findings. Pursuant to BMC

17.104.010, the City Council makes the following findings:

A. There are changed conditions since the existing zoning regulations became effective that warrant the proposed amendment to the BMC, such as the desire to allow artisan manufacturing in the TC District. To further promote the TC District and to fill vacant storefronts, this Ordinance amends the allowable uses in the TC District. This Ordinance would allow for artisanal manufacturing uses with a customer service storefront and amend antiquated uses (e.g., outdoor newsstands). In addition, the Ordinance amends the development standards and application procedures for various uses to streamline the approval process.

B. The proposed amendment to the BMC will not adversely affect adjoining property as to the value or precedent and will not be detrimental to the area in that the proposed text amendments are aimed at improving, unifying, and complementing the TC District's unique characteristics. Compliance with all applicable zoning regulations will ensure that any given project will not adversely affect adjoining property as to value. or precedent and will not be detrimental to the area.

C. The proposed amendment to the BMC will be in the interest or furtherance of public health, safety and general welfare. This Ordinance is intended to encourage and accommodate new businesses in the TC District that will fill vacant storefronts and promote the TC District by accommodating uses such as small scale and artisanal manufacturing as recommended by the Planning Commission. In addition, the Ordinance would streamline the application and review process for various uses such as requiring a Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) instead of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for alcohol sales in conjunction with a permitted restaurant, brewery or distillery.

D. The Ordinance will not adversely affect the City's General Plan or BMC Title 17 (Zoning). The text amendments are relatively minor in nature and further promote the TC District as the commercial, entertainment, social, and civic hub of the community. The text amendments do not inhibit the attainment of the overall goals of either the General Plan or the zoning regulations.

SECTI®N 4. Environmental Review. This Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, (Public Resources Code �� 21000, et seq., "CEQX) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations �§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines"). Based upon that review, the Ordinance is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3). The Ordinance will not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. Following an evaluation of possible adverse impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 5.

Renumbering. All sections of the BMC affected by changes implemented by this Ordinance are renumbered as appropriate.

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SECI®N 6. A New Section 17.04.130 is added to the BMC to read as follows:
"17.04.130 Director.
(A) The Director has the authority and responsibility to hear and act upon all matters as specified in this title.
(B) The Director has the authority to interpret the use provisions applicable to each zone district identified in this title. In the event that a specific use or type of use is not listed, the Director has the authority to determine which listed use is most similar to the proposed use and thereby determine whether the use is permitted, permitted subject to conditional use permit review and approval, permitted as a temporary use, or prohibited. In determining "similarity," the Director must make all of the following findings:
(1) The proposed use must meet the intent of, and be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan; (2) The proposed use must meet the stated purpose and general intent of the district in which the use is proposed to be located; (3) The proposed use cannot adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the City's residents; and
(4) The proposed use must share characteristics common with, and not be of greater intensity, density or generate more environmental impact, than those uses listed in the permitted uses section.
(C) Any applicant, interested person, or public official may appeal any decision of the Director to the Planning Commission in accordance with the appeal procedures set forth in this title."
SECTI®N 7. A new Section 17.04.140 is added to the BMC to read as follows:

17.04.140 Clarifying Ambiguities.

If ambiguity arises concerning the appropriate classification of a particular use within the meaning and intent of this title, or if ambiguity exists with respect to matters of height, yard requirements, area requirements, or zone boundaries, it is the Director's duty to ascertain all pertinent facts, and to set forth in writing the findings and the interpretations. The Director can refer the matter to the Planning Commission as a scheduled matter not requiring public hearing, and the findings and interpretations of the Planning Commission will be set forth in the recorded minutes. Thereafter, such interpretations will govern."
SECTI®N 6. Amendment; Chapter

17.48. BMC Chapter .17.48 is amended in its
entirety as set forfh in Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by reference.

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SECTION 9. Amendment; Definitions. BMC 17 .08.010 is amended to add the following definitions:
"Administrative/Executive/Professional Offices" means a commercial use where a building, room or series of rooms is used to conduct professional - type business (e.g., architect, lawyer, doctor, engineer, stockbroker, insurance agent, accountant, consultant, tax preparer, real estate and advertising.
"Artisan Manufacturing" means the shared or individual use of hand -tools, mechanical tools and electronic tools for the manufacture of finished products or parts including design, processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging of products or parts including design, processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging of products; as well as the incidental storage, sales and distribution of such products. Typical artisan manufacturing uses include, without limitation, food and bakery products; beverages; printmaking; household appliances; leather products; jewelry and clothing/apparel; metal work; furniture; glass or ceramic production; paper manufacturing.
"Automobile dealership" means a retail facility fihat specializes in the sale of automobiles and light and heavy-duty trucks and vehicles. Accessory uses for the service and repair of automobiles and vehicles, and the retail sales of goods and parts directly related to those automobiles and vehicles sold at the facility is permitted. "Used" or "pre -owned" automobiles, trucks and other vehicles are not allowed to exceed 20% of the sales, display and storage area of an automobile dealership.
"Beauty shop" means an establishment that provides personal care and grooming services such as hair cutting and styling; facials and skin care; aesthetician services; nail care; hair removal; cosmetics; and permanent make-up application to the face. These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided. "Beauty Shop" does not include massage, tattooing, or body piercing.
"Body Piercing" means to puncture, perforate, or penetrate a human body part or tissue with an object, appliance, or instrument for the purpose of placing a foreign object in the perforation to prevent the perforation from closing. This includes, but is not limited to, creating such an opening in the lip, tongue, nose, eyebrow or navel for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decorations. Body piercing does not include piercing of the ear lobe or outer portion of the ear.
"Motor Sport Dealership" mean a retail facility that
specializes in the sale of
all -terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles for the purposes of off road, motocross, or dual purposes, personal watercraft such as jet skis, utility and recreation utility vehicles for the purposes of traveling off-road, and snowmobiles. Accessory uses for the service and repair of vehicles, and the retail sales of goods and parts directly related to those vehicles sold at the _7_

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facility is permitted.
exceed 20% of the
dealership.
"Used" or "pre -owned" vehicles are not allowed to
sales, display and storage area of a motor sports
"Pawn shop" means a business operated by a "pawn broker" as regulated by California law including, without limitation, Financial Code § 21000. "Tattoo/Tattooing" means to insert pigment, ink or dye under the surface of the skin of a person by pricking with a needle or otherwise, to permanently change the color or appearance of the skin to produce an indelible mark or figure visible through the skin. "Tattooing" does not include application of permanent make-up that is performed as an incidental service in a beauty shop, day spa, or other service or retail establishment." SECTI®N 10. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTI®N 11. enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the BMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTI®N 12. Validity of Previous Code Sections. If, this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the BMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous BMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

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13. Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTI®N 14. Limitations. The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council's lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and National problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

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SECTION 15. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or, its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such IN
invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, IN
to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 16. Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 17. Summaries of Informafion. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.

The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTI®N 18. Recordation. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Bellflower's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTI®N 19. Efifective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 30t" day following its final passage and adoption.

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ATTACHMENT:

Exhibit A —Chapter 17.48 Town Center (TC) District

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The purpose of the Town Center (TC) District is to provide for the development and redevelopment of the City's downtown area. The intent of this chapter is to implement the following objectives that relate to the downtown area:

A. ,accommodate and promote traditional specialty retail uses.

B. Enhance pedestrian activities through street furniture, landscape, and hardscape amenities.

C. Promote entertainment activities.

D. Respect established traditional building designs.

E. Encourage well designed and pedestrian oriented signage.

F. Promote inviting storefront design.

The Town Center District comprises the parcels and uses primarily oriented along Bellflower Boulevard, bounded by the Southern Pacific RR to the north and the Artesia (91) Freeway to the south.

The official map depicting the boundaries of the Town Center District is on file with the City Clerk.

Whenever this chapter imposes more restrictive regulations upon buildings or structures, or on the use of land, or otherwise establish more restrictive regulations and standards then imposed or required by any other law, the provisions of this chapter will govern.

Land, buildings, and other facilities must be designed, developed, and used only for those activities indicated for the Town Center District in Table 17.48.040. Where indicated with the letter "P," the use is permitted. The letters "CUP" indicate the use is conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to BMC Chapter

17.96. The letters WCUP" indicate the use is subject to the approval of a Minor

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Conditional Use Permit pursuant to BMC Chapter 17.98. Where indicated with the letters "NP," the use is not permitted. Uses are subject to the special use or development regulations indicated in the "Special Provisions" column.

Table °I7.4�.040
Town Center District
Allowable Uses
Uses

SPECIAL PROVISIONS
A
Accessory Uses
1 Alcohol sales (on -sale and off -sale)
CUP
2 Drive-in/Drive-Through
CUP
BMC
§ 17.48.140
3 Gun Sales
CUP
4 Incidental Instruction
P
BMC
§ 17.48.095
5 Outdoor Dining
P
BMC
Chapter 17.74
6 Tasting Room (non-alcoholic)
P
7 Wireless Communication Facility
CUP
B
Eating and Drinking
Establishments
9 Bar, cocktail lounge, pub or tavern
CUP
10 Restaurant, Cafe, Bakery or Coffee
Establishment
P
11 Restaurant with on -sale alcohol
MCUP
BMC
§ 17.48.085
C
Educational Uses
12 Child Care Center
CUP
13 School (Commercial, Vocational or
Trade
CUP
D
Entertainment/Cultural Uses
14 Banquet/Fraternal Hall, less than or
equal to 5,000 sq. ft.

MCUP
BMC
§ 17.48.125
15 Banquet/Fraternal Hall, more than
5,000 sq. ft. t
CUP
BMC
§ 17.48.125
16 Community Center, less than or
equal to 5,000 sq. ft.

MCUP
BMC
§ 17.48.125
17 Community Center, more than 5,000
sq. ft.

CUP
BMC
§ 17.48.125
18 Hookah Bars/Cafes (water pipe
smoking loun e
CUP
19 Indoor/Outdoor Commercial
Recreational Facility (Arcade, Billiard
Parlor, Bowling Alley, Escape Room,
MCUP
BMC
§ 17.48.125

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Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, Skating
Rink, Virtual Reality Room), less than
or equal to 5,000 sq. ft.
20 Indoor/Outdoor Commercial
Recreational Facility (Arcade, Billiard
Parlor, Bowling Alley, Escape Room,
Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, Skating
CUP
BMC § 17.48.125
Rink, Virtual Reality Room), more
than 5,000 sq. ft.
21 Museum, less than or equal to 5,000
sq. ft.

MCUP
BMC § 17.48.125
22 Museum, more than 5,000 sq. ft.

CUP
BMC § 17.48.125
23 Religious Facility, less than or equal
to 5,000 sq. ft.

MCUP
BMC § 17.48.125
24 Religious Facility, more than 5,000
sq. ft.

CUP
BMC § 17.48.125
25 Theater, less than or equal to 5,000
sq. ft.

MCUP
BMC § 17.48.125
26 Theater, more than 5,000 sq. ft.

CUP
BMC § 17.48.125
E
Small-Scale/Artisanal
Manufacturing
27 Artisan Manufacturing
P
BMC § 17.48.065
28 Brewery, Micro -Brewery, Distillery or
Winery with on -sale or off -sale
MCUP
BMC § 17.48.065
alcohol
F
Office Uses
29 Administrative/Executive/Professional
Office
P
BMC § 17.48.060
30 Laboratories
P
BMC § 17.48.060
31 Medical or Dental Offices, General
and Specialty
P
BMC § 17.48.060
32 Veterinary
P
BMC § 17.48.060
G
Public and Semi -Public
Institutional
33 Government Facility
P
34 Parking Lot/Parking Structure
P
Fronting on side streets lying
perpendicular
to Bellflower
Boulevard,
35 Public Open Space/Amenities
P
36 Public/Private Utility/Communication
CUP
Fronting on side streets lying
perpendicular
to Bellflower
Boulevard.

H
Residential

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37 38
Home Occupation
Family Day Care Homes
P
P
In permitted residential
structure/use.

In permitted residential
structure/use.
39 Residences (second floor and above)
P
BMC § 17.48.130
40 Cootage food operations
P
In permitted residential
structure/use, BMC § 17.16.190
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Retail Sales
41 Animal Adoption, Sales or Supplies
P
42 Antique Store
P
43 Apparel/Clothing and Accessories
P
44 Appliance Store
P
45 Art Gallery
P
46 Art Supplies
P
BMC § 17.48.095
47 Auto Parts and Accessories, Retail
Only, less than or equal to 5,000 sq.
ft.

P
48 Automobile Dealership
CUP
BMC § 17.48.105
49 Beauty Supplies
P
50 Bicycle Shop
P
51 Book Store*
P
52 Candy/Confectionaries
P
53 Cigar Shop
P
54 Collectibles (Cards, Coins, Comics,
Stamps)
P
55 Convenience Store/Mini Mart
P
56 Cookware Shop
P
BMC § 17.48.095
57 Drugstore/Pharmacy
P
58 Electronic Cigarette and/or Electronic
Liquid Shop
CUP
59 Electronics Sale and Repair (Cellular
Phone, Computer, Television, Video
Game
P
60 Florist/Floral
P
61 Furniture or Home Goods
P
62 Gift, Stationery, Greeting Cards
P
63 Grocery/Food Store
P
64 Hardware/Home Improvement Store
P
65 Hobby/Craft Supplies
P
66 Jewelry, Gems and Repair
P
67 Liquor Store (Off -Site Sale of Liquor,
Beer and Wine
CUP
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68 Luggage and Leather Goods
P
69 Medical Equipment and Supplies
P
70 Motor Sports Dealership
CUP
BMC 17.48.105
71 Music Store (Equipment,
Instruments, Records, Supplies)
P
BMC 17.48.095
72 Office Supplies
P
73 Optical Shop
P
74 Party Supplies
P
75 Pawn Shop
CUP
BMC § 17.48.120
76 Photography Supplies, Cameras and
Photo Processing
P
77 Secondhand Store
CUP
78 Shoe Sales, Repair and Shoe Shine
P
79 Smoke Shop
CUP
80 Specialty Retail Shop
P
81 Sporting Goods
P
82 Swimming Pool Supplies
P
83 Toys and Games
P
84 Tuxedo, Costume, Formal Wear
Rental
P
J
Service Uses
85 Animal Grooming or Training
P
86 ATM
P
BMC 17.48.140 for a drive-through
87 Bank
P
88 Barber Shop or Beauty Salon
P
89 Copy/Reproduction/Blueprint
Services and Center
P
90 Dry Cleaner/Cleaning/Pressing
P
Drop off service only.
91 Gym/Fitness Facility/Club, less than
orequal to 5,000 sq. ft.

MCUP
92 Gym/Fitness Facility/Club, more than
5,000 sq, ft.

CUP
93 Locksmith
P
94 Mailboxes/Mailroom/Postal Store
P
95 Massage Establishment
NP
96 Fuel Station
CUP
BMC § 17.48.070
97 Studio (Martial Arts, Dance, Photo,
Music), less than or equal to 5,000
sq. ft.

MCUP
98 Studio (Martial Arts, Dance, Photo,
Music), more than 5,000 sq. ft.

CUP
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99 Tailor shop
P
100
Tattoo Parlor
MCUP
To ensure the Town Center District permits all similar uses, the Director, upon written request, may determine if a use not specifically listed on Table 17.48.040 (Allowable Uses) be permitted on the basis of similarity to the uses listed, the purpose and intent of the Town Center District, and the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan.

A. Application. Application for determination of similar uses must be made in writing to the Director. Such request must include a detailed description of the proposed use, operating characteristics, and any other information deemed necessary by the Director.

S. Investigation. The Director must compare the proposed use characteristics with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan as well as with the purpose and intent statement of the Town Center District to determine if the proposed use will be a permitted, conditionally permitted, minor conditionally permitted or not permitted use.

C. Findings. The Director must make all of the following findings:

1. The proposed use meets the intent of, and is consistent with, the applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan;

2. The proposed use meets and conforms to the purpose and intent statement of the Town Center District;

3. The proposed use does not adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the City's residents; and

4. The proposed use shares characteristi
intensitY or density or does not generate more
listed on Table 17.48.040 (Allowable Uses).
:s common with and is not of greater
environmental impacts than those uses
D. Determination. The Director's determination may be appealed to the Planning Commission in the manner provided by this Code.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to reasonably limit the number and type of office uses permitted in the Town Center District. It is found that excessive office uses in the downtown area conflict with the following goals and objectives of the Town Center District:

1. Accommodate and promote traditional specialty retail uses.

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2. Promote inviting storefront design.

B. Office Uses Defined. For the purposes of the Town Center District, office uses are:

1. Administrative, executive, and professional offices (e.g., architect, lawyer, engineer; accountant, tax preparer, real estate agent).

2. Medical, dental, laboratory, and veterinary offices and clinics.

C. Office Uses Limited in the Town Center District.

1. Office uses may not occupy more than 25% of the total gross floor area of available fK
rst floor building space fronting Bellflower Boulevard. An inventory of existing office locations is kept on file with the City Clerk.

2. There is no limit or "threshold" on the number of office uses (gross floor area) situated within second floor locations or within downtown building space fronting any street lying perpendicular to Bellflower Boulevard unless specifically stated in this Code.

3. Medical, dental, laboratory, and veterinary offices and clinics must incorporate -a permanent retail floor space if fronting Bellflower Boulevard. The retail floor space must be a minimum of 25% of the gross floor area of the tenant space, incorporate a store front, and be located at the front of the tenant space fronting Bellflower Boulevard. The office/clinic floor space may not exceed 75% of the gross floor area of the tenant space and must be located behind the retail floor space.

17.48.065 Small-Scale/Artisanal Manufacturing.

In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies to any manufacturing use:

A. Applicability. An w fuel station or the enlargement or alteration of an established fuel station requires a Conditional Use Permit. In approving a Conditional Use Permit for ®16_

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a fuel station in the Town Center District, the Planning Commission must make the following findings:

1. That the proposed fuel station use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on any street in the immediate vicinity, especially those serving residential uses; and

2. That the proposed fuel station use will not create increased traffic hazards to pedestrians.

B. Location and Site Requirements. New fuel stations are only permitted contiguous to Bellflower Boulevard at arterial/street intersections. When considering an application for a new fuel station, the following standards apply:

1. A maximum of two fuel stations are allowed at each intersection;

2. A minimum distance of 500 feet is required between fuel stations located on the same side of the street and

3. The parcel size for a new fuel station must be a minimum of 15,000 square feet, with a minimum frontage of 100 feet.

C. Definition of Permitted Uses. Fuel station use -is limited to the sale of motor fuels.

D. Development Standards. Fuel stations must be designed so that form and scale are integrated with adjacent development and complement the traditional character of Town Center. Fuel stations are subject to the following standards:

1. Setbacks.
building or structure may be located within 20 feet of a property line which abuts a residential district.
b. Pump islands must_be located a minimum of 20 feet from a street property line; however, a canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to 10 feet from a street property line.

2. Access.
a. No more than two vehicular access points to any one street is allowed. b. A minimum distance of 30 feet must be provided between driveway aprons (curb cuts) along a street frontage.
c. No driveway may be located closer than 10 feet to the end of a curb return.

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d. No driveway may be located closer than 20 feet to a common property line which abuts a residential district.
eM The width of a driveway apron (curb cut) cannot exceed 30 feet. fK The use of shared access ways (aprons, curb cuts) and reciprocal access between parcels are encouraged.

3. Parking.
a. One parking space for each 200 gross square feet of floor area or fraction thereof in any building or structure must be provided. Gasoline queuing spaces used for the fueling of vehicles cannot count towards fulfilling this requirement. b. On-site parking for ancillary convenience marts (mini marts) and fast food franchises must be provided at the following ratios: Convenience marts - one parking space for each 200 gross square feet of floor area; Fast food franchises - one parking space for each 75 square feet of floor area dedicated to the fast food use. For drive- through parking (queuing) requirements, see Commercial Establishments with Drive -In and Drive -Through.
c. Outside storage of motor vehicles is prohibited. For the purpose of this section, "outside storage" means the parking of a motor vehicle in an unenclosed area of the fuel station site for a period longer than 24 hours.
d. No new or used vehicles may be parked on the premises for the purpose of sale, rental, or lease.
e. Parking must be located and screened so as to minimize visibility of parked cars from the public right -of way.
vehicle may be parked on sidewalks, driveways, or alleys.

4. Landscaping.
a. irrigated landscaping must comprise a minimum of 10% of the fuel station site area and must be permanently maintained.
b. A minimum eight foot inside dimension planter area bounded by a six inch high curb, must be provided along interior property lines, except openings to facilitate reciprocal access to adjacent parcels. Within the planter area, trees must be planted at a rate of one, 48 inch (minimum), box tree for every 15 linear feet of planter area. c. A minimum planter area of 400 square fleet must be provided at the corner of two intersecting streets.

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d. A minimum 10 foot inside dimension planter area, bounded by a six inch high curb, must be provided contiguous to the sidewalk.
e. Additional landscaping may be required at UI of the Director to screen and buffer the fuel station from adjacent properties.

5. Site Maintenance.
a. No used or discarded automotive parts or equipment, or permanently disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles may be located outside of a building. b. A refuse storage area, completely enclosed within a six foot high decorative masonry wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) with solid metal gates, large enough to accommodate standard sized commercial trash bins, must be located on the rear portion of the property in such a manner as to be
accessible to refuse collection
vehicles. Wall and gate materials, textures, colors, and compatible with the surrounding buildings.
design must be architecturally
c. Driveways and service areas must be maintained and kept free of oil, grease, and other petroleum products without washing them into drainage, gutter, or sewer systems.

7. Lighting. All light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood lights must be shielded or recessed within the roof canopy so that the station will be indirectly visible and light is deflected away from adjacent properties and public streets. Lighting cannot be of such a high density as to cause a traffic hazard or adversely affect adjoining properties. The light standard may not be higher than 12 feet above finished grade.

8. Perimeter Walls.
a. Where a fuel station abuts properly in a residential district, a six foot high decorative masonry perimeter wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) must be constructed. Materials, textures, colors, and design of the wall must be compatible with, and complement, onsite development and adjacent properties. Perimeter walls located adjacent to residential districts may extend to a maximum height of eight feet with Director approval.
b. When the perimeter wall reaches the established front yard setback line of any residentially -zoned lot abutting the fueling station, the perimeter wall must decrease to a maximum height of 42 inches.

9. Public Service Facilities. All automobile service stations are required to provide public restrooms on-site.

10. Restroom Screening. Restroom entrances visible from adjacent properties or the public right-of-way must be concealed from view by planters or decorative screening. �Z

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The City Council may issue an Entertainment License for non -adult business oriented entertainment. In approving the Entertainment License for entertainment as an ancillary use in the Town Center District, the City Council must make the following additional findings:

A. That the proposed use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on adjacent streets serving residential uses;
B. That the proposed use will not create increased pedestrian traffic in adjacent residential areas;
C. That the proposed use will not generate adverse impacts that negatively affect adjacent parcels, such as noise; and
D. That the proposed use will include adequate restroom facilities, trash receptacles, and recycling bins, which will be properly maintained by the applicant and are sufficient for the needs of the proposed use.

17.4.085 Restaurantvvith ®n -Sale �4lcohol.

Restaurants seeking an on -sale alcohol license are eligible to apply for a Minor Conditional Use Permit. Businesses that do not qualify must apply for a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, a qualifying restaurant must comply with all of the following restrictions:

A. Only full service and quick service restaurants with an operational kitchen and a full menu are eligible. Food must be served during all business operating hours; B. Daily hours of operation are
There is no after-hours use of the
maintenance;
limited to the hours between 600 a.m. to 200 a.m.
establishment, other than for routine clean-up and
C. Before serving alcohol, the owner/operator must possess a valid on -sale alcoholic beverage license and be in compliance with all applicable regulations and guidance issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at all times; D. The establishment must allow patrons of all ages, at all times; EN
No cover charges and entry fees may be charged/required of patrons; F. Signs advertising brands and types of
alcohol may not be visible from the exterior
of the premises. The display of alcoholic beverages must be interior only (no outdoor display) at all times;

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G. Customized lighting and sound system conducive of a nightclub atmosphere are prohibited at all times.

Incidental instruction is permitted so long as no more than an aggregate of 15% of the total gross floor area within the building space is occupied by the incidental instruction area.

A new automobile/motor sports dealership or the enlargement or alteration of an established automobile/motor sports dealership in the Town Center District requires a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies to the sale of automobiles and/or motor sport vehicles:

A. Minimum lot frontage width: 100 feet, as measured along any public street; and B. Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet.

The Planning Commission may approve a pawn shop subject to the following standards:

A. Ancillary gun sales may be allowed within a pawn shop. Ancillary gun sales must not exceed more than 259/o of total gross annual retail sales.

B. Not more than two pawn shops may be established, located, operated or maintained within the Town Center District.

C. Security window coverings must conform to this code.

A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, public assembly use is defined as any use that is established for the purpose of: 1) gathering, deliberating, worshiping, educating, entertaining, or conducting workshops including, without limitation, banquet halls, educational institutions (which are to be permitted on second floor and above only), commercial recreational facilities (e.g., bowling alleys, skating), and theaters; or 2) establishing a permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facility for organizations including, without limitation, religious facilities and fraternal halls.

B. All public assembly uses must provide
permanent seats. A seatmeans 18 lineal
at least one parking space for every four
""
inches of seating space when seats are
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arranged in rows or benches. Where there are no fixed seats, a "seat" means seven square feet of floor area. Any required parking spaces may be located in a separate lot from the property where the public assembly use is proposed, subject to the off-street parking requirements.

C. If property is located within Parking District No. 1 Cl" proposed public assembly use requires more parking than the existing use, then the parking requirement may be satisfied by the payment of an in -lieu fee for every such additional required parking space.

The amount of the in -lieu fee will be established by City Council resolution.

D. The Director may approve alternative parking for any public assembly use including, without limitation, use of public parking lots, to meet some, or all, of the on-site parking requirements, subject to the parking assessment requirements of this chapter.

F. The public assembly use must comply with this code.

The Planning Commission may approve the establishment of a residential use subject to the following standards:

A. The exterior design and appearance of the building is compatible with the purpose and intent of the Town Center District; and
B. The residential use must be located on the second floor and above.

17.48.140 Commercial Establishments with Drive -In and Drive -Through Service.

A. A conditional use permit is required for drive in or drive-through uses, subject to thU following standards:

1. Drive-in and drive-fihrough establishments may be located only on lots having street frontage on Bellflower Boulevard. Such establishments must be located so as not to: (a) be a hazard or nuisance to nearby uses; (b) create traffic congestion or vehicular hazards; and (c) conflict with pedestrian circulation movements.

2. The minimum lot size for adrive-in
ordrive-through establishment is 15,000 square
feef.

3. Drive-through aisles must have a minimum 12 -foot width on curves, and a minimum 1 1 -foot width on straight sections.

4. Drive-through aisles must provide sufficient queuing area behind the pick-up window to accommodate a minimum of six .automobiles.

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5. All service areas, rest rooms, and ground/roof mounted mechanical equipment must be screened from public view.

6. Pedestrian walkways should not intersect the drive-through drive aisles, but where — as a practical matter — they must, they must have clear visibility, and must be emphasized by enriched pavement treatments (e.g., interlocking pavers or stamped concrete).

7. Each such establishment must have a minimum street frontage of 70 linear feet.

S. The architectural design of any drive-in or drive-through establishment must be compatible with surrounding uses and the traditional architectural character of Town Center.

9. No driveway can be located closer than 10 feet to the end of a curb return.

Limited outside display of merchandise may be permitted pursuant to this code. he following table sets forth minimum lot dimensions and maximum height limitations and lot coverage for parcels located in Town Center District.

Feature
qrom
Standard .

1. Site/Lot Area minimum
3,000 square feet114

2. Lot Width (minimum)25
feet' 12

3. Lot Depth (minimum)115
feet' 12

4. Height Limitations (maximum)
a. Adjacent (within 50 feet) to a residential
15 feet (one story)5
district or existing residential
development4
b. Other locations
35 feet two and one-half stories 3,6

5. Lot Coverage maximum
100 percent
(1) A lot that does not comply with the applicable requirements is considered to be a legal building site for the purposes of development or the establishment of a new land use only if: (a) the parcel was previously a legal lot of record; and (b) the parcel has a valid certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance issued in

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accordance with this Code and the Subdivision MaplAct (Government Code §§ 66410, et seq.). The creation of new lots must abide by the minimum lot area, width, and depth provisions listed.
(2) No minimum lot area, width, or depth requirements may be required for individual parcels created as condominium developments if part of an integrated Master Planned Development.
(3) Existing and proposed theaters and religious facilities may exceed this height limit, up to a maximum height of 55 feet, in order to accommodate ancillary roof projections (e.g., theater proscenium, spires, towers, campanile, minarets). (4) Adjacent: Having lot lines or zoning boundaries in common. (5) This height limit may be exceeded when one foot side and rear setback is provided for every foot higher than 15 feet, up to two stories or 30 feet. (6) This height limitation may be exceeded when one foot front setback is provided for each two feet higher than 35 feet, up to four stories or 45 feet, whichever is less.

17.48.170 Setbacks.

The following table sets forth setback requirements for buildings anal parking lots located in the Town Center District,
Table 17.48.170
Setbacks
Feature
Standard
Standard Parking
Buil
din
L®t
3 1. Front Property Line Setback
0 feet'
5 feet
minimum/maximum

2. Rear Property Line Setback (minimum)
a. Adjacent to a residential district or
5 feet5
0 feet
existing residential development4
b. Adjacent to existing or planned
0 feet
0 feet
commercial or office development4

3. Interior Side Property Line Setback
a. Adjacent to a residential district or
5 feet5
0 feet
existing residential development
minimum 4
b. Adjacent to existing or planned
0 feet2
0 feet
commercial or office development
minimum/maximum 4

4. Street Side Property Line Setback
0 feet
5 feet
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(1) All buildings must be located at the front property line (0 foot setback) in order to preserve the traditional main street image of Town Center. A three-foot indentation may be provided to accommodate door openings.
(2) All front building fapades must be constructed from side property line -to -side property line in order to promote a continuous, traditional, "street wall" of storefronts contiguous to Town Center streets. Separation between buildings are discouraged. (3) Parking fronting Bellflower Boulevard is discouraged and must be located to the rear of the parcel, where possible.
(4) Adjacent: Having lot lines or zoning boundaries in common. (5) Buildings located on parcels located adjacent to residential districts or existing residential development which exceed the 15 -foot height limit must provide a 10 -foot side and rear property line setback.
°I7.4�.°I�0 Permitted Encr®achments Within the Public Right -®f -Way.

An encroachment permit may be issued for the following within the Town Center District:

A. Building Features.

1. Eaves and cornice elements, not to exceed a projection of one foot.

2. Awnings, .not to exceed a projection of six feet.

3. Canopies and marquees, not to exceed a projection of six feet.

4. Architectural features (e.g., window and door sills, columns, pilasters), not to exceed a projection of one foot.

5. Light fixtures, not to exceed a projection of two feet.

B. Signs.

C. Landscape Features. Plant containers.

A. This section is applicable only where a portion of a dot or parcel is within an area planned to be pari of a future street, alley, or other public right-of-way as determined from an officially adopted plan, and the acquisition of such portion would not reduce the m25�

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minimum site/lot area as specified on Table 17.48.160, Site Dimensions, Height Limitations, and Lot Coverage.

B. Portions of any lot in the Town Center District wn a future right-of-way area cannot be occupied by buildings or structures other than those encroachments identified in this chapter. All other required setbacks, yards, and open areas must be provided in addition to the future right-of-way areas, and the future right-of-way lines are considered to be lot lines (property lines) for purposes of measuring building and parking setbacks, site/lot area, lot width and depth, and lot coverage.

C. The following encroachments are permitted within future right-of-way areas:
1, Fences, walls, or hedges, not to exceed three feet.

2. Landscaping.

3. Access walkways and driveways.

No construction permit for a new or redeveloped building will be issued until street dedication and improvement requirements as shown on the circulation plans are met.

17.40.210 Parking and Driveway Requirements.

A. Parking. Parking requirements for new development within the Town Center District must maintain a minimum ratio of one parking space for every 400 gross square feet of floor area. All newly constructed, expanded, or redeveloped buildings and structures must provide adequate parking to maintain this minimum ratio. The Director may, subject to this chapter, approve alternative parking.

B. Any use may apply to utilize the public parking lots to meet some, or all, of the on- site parking requirements. The Director will evaluate such request based on considerations such as the ease of pedestrian access; the reasonable adjacent or proximate distance to the public parking lot; the parking assessment report; and the practicability of transferring the parking obligation. The applicant must prepare and submit a Parking Assessment Report containing the following components:

1. An assessment of the proposed project's highest parking demand time periods;

2. An analysis of available public parking locations during high parking demand time periods; anal
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3. A plan to include the use of maps, guides, or other wayfinding showing the locations of Bellflower public parking lot locations, in any marketing materials or marketing methods generated by the applicant.

C. Driveways. Each project site must provide a 20 -foot minimum driveway width or two 10 -foot driveways for each project site. The minimum required back -out space must comply with the "Parking Standards" diagram in this chapter. If a portion of the required driveway width is also used as a back -out space and the minimum required back -out space is greater than the minimum required driveway width, the minimum required back- out space requirement applies for the portion of the driveway used as back -out space.

D. Parking Space Dimension. Any permanently maintained parking space must be a minimum of nine feet by 18 feet for the parking of motor vehicles.

A. No wall or fence may be constructed within the Town Center District until the Director approves plans and designs. In addition, a wall or fence requires a building permit. All walls and fences, whether required or not, must be located and limited in accordance with the provisions of this section.

B. Wall and Fence Height.

1. A six foot high solid decorative masonry perimeter wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) is required adjacent to all residential districts. When the wall reaches the established front yard setback line of a residentially -zoned lot abutting the Town Center District, it must be decreased to a height of 42 inches. Perimeter walls located adjacent to residential districts may be extended to a minimum height of eight feet with Director approval.

2. Wa[Is which are not located adjacent to residential districts (internal lot walls) are allowed to be a maximum of six feet in height.

3. Fences must not exceed six feet in height.

4. A maximum three foot high solid decorative masonry wall may be permitted anywhere on the interior of` a lot.

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5. A maximum three foot high decorative non -view -obscuring fence may be permitted anywhere on the interior of a lot.

C. Wall and Fence Material and Design.

1. Perimeter and internal lot walls must be decorative, composed of split face concrete block, or equivalent with coping. Standard concrete masonry unit block is not allowed.

2. Fences must be decorative, composed of wrought iron, or equivalent, with 18 inch Vide solid decorative pilasters located 25 feet on center.

3. Perimeter and internal lot walls must be finished on both sides.

4. Wall and fence colors, textures, and materials must be coordinated with building architecture to achieve compatibility of design.

D. Walls and fences must be maintained in good repair and appearance.

E. The use of chain-link, barb wire, razor wire, wood or plastic slafis, or wire fencing is not allowed.

17.43.230 Security Devices and Wind®w Glass.

A. The use of shatter resistant laminated vigil pane security glass is encouraged for storefront security.
�. The use of exterior scissor style security grilles and roll -up metal doors or grates are prohibited.

C. Interior scissor style security grilles must be concealed from public view when not in use by retracting the grilles into casings which are in proportion and scale to the building's architecture.

D. Permanent security bars (defined as those clearly visible and fixed to the exterior of windows or doors) are prohibited.

E. Interior security mullions which mimic individual window panes may be allowed as a security device, as approved by the Director.

The conduct and operation of all uses in the Town Center District must comply with the minimum standards of performance set forth below:

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A. Noise. The conduct and operation of all uses must comply with the following standards:

1. It is unlawful for any Town Center Dlstrlct activity to create noise thaf exceeds an exterior noise level of 60 dBA (a weighted method of measurement) during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 65 dBA (a weighted method of measurement) during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., as measured at the property line. It is unlawful for interior noise limits to impact residential interior spaces above 45 dBA (a weighted method of measurement).

2. It is unlawful for any person to load, unload, open, close, or handle boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or similar objects between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to an abutting residential district.

3. It is unlawful fior any person to cause or permit the repairing, rebuilding, modifying, or testing of any motor vehicle (e.g., auto, truck, recreation vehicle, motorcycle, off-road vehicle) in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. affecting an abutting residential district.

4. Exterior air conditioning equipment must have a sound rating number (SRN) in accordance with ARI (Air.Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) Standard 270.

5. Any live music, or music systems (e.g., CD players, radios, tape players, digital audio players) may be conducted, designed, installed, and operated in a manner which is not disturbing to surrounding Town Center District uses and abutting residential dR
stricts.

B. Lighting. The conduct and operation of all uses must comply with the following standards:

1. All lights and glare associated with operations anal illuminated signs must be shielded or directed so as not to illuminate abutting residential districts.

2. Building lighting, for the purpose of accenting architectural elements through the use of exposed neon, may be approved by the Director.

C. Smoke. No operation or activity is permitted to have operations which emit excessive smoke, fumes, or dusf or which exceed the requirements of applicable law.

D. Maintenance of Open Areas. All open areas must be landscaped or surfaced and permanently maintained in accordance with applicable law.

E. Vibration. No operation or activity is permitted which will create vibration noticeable without instruments at the perimeter of the subject property.

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F. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment. All mechanical and electrical equipment including, without limitation, air conditioners; antennas; satellite dishes; pumps; transformers; heating; and ventilating equipment must be located and operated in a manner that does not disturb adjacent uses and activities. All rooftop mechanical and electrical equipment must be screened from public view through the use of architectural features (e.g., parapet, cornice). Antennas, satellite dishes, and monopoles cannot exceed the building height limit, and must be located and designed so as to minimize the visual impact on surrounding properties and from public streets. Antennas, satellite dishes, and monopoles must be screened through the addition of architectural features and/or landscaping that harmonize with the elements and characteristics of the property.

The materials used in constructing the antenna, satellite dish, or monopole cannot be unnecessarily bright, shiny, garish, or reflective.

G. Electrical Nuisance. No operation or activity may transmit, generate, or otherwise cause any electrical, magnetic, or electromagnetic radiation disturbance that affects the operation of any use, equipment, or process employed by any use beyond the boundary of the site.

H. Liquid and Solid Wastes. No discharge at any point into any disposal system, or into the ground, of any toxic or hazardous liquid or solid materials is allowed.

I. Heat or Cold. No operation or activity can emit heat which would cause a temperature increase or decrease on any adjacent property in excess of 10 degrees Fahrenheit, whether the change is in the air, on the ground, or in any structure.

J. Trash Areas. All refuse must be stored within City approved trash containers. All areas for the storage of trash containers must be effectively screened from public view or placed within an enclosure bounded by a six foot high solid masonry decorative (split face concrete block or, equivalent) wall, with solid metal doors. All trash enclosures must be securely designed to prevent access to anyone other than the authorized users and the refuse service company.
iiiiiiiiji�ll�illill�illillillillillill��ilillill�ilililI I ;JI 111111111111111111111111111111 11 111111111111111111 9W WKIrFSPI These provisions provide for the orderly termination of nonconforming structures and uses to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to bring these structures and uses into conformity with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan. This section is intended to prevent the expansion of nonconforming structures and uses to the maximum extent feasible, to establish the criteria under which they may be continued or possibly expanded, and to provide for the correction or removal of these land use nonconformities in an equitable, reasonable, and timely fashion.

Nonconforming structures and uses within
the Town Center District are detrimental to
both orderly and creative development, and the general welfare of citizens and property.

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A. Nonconforming Structures. A structure which lawfully existed before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter is a legal nonconforming structure, and may continue even though the structure fails to conform to the present requirements of the Town Center District. A legal nonconforming structure may be maintained as follows:

1. A legal nonconforming structure which is damaged to an extent of 50% may be restored only if made to conform to all provisions of this chapter.

2. Reasonable repairs and alterations may be made to legal nonconforming commercial structures, provided that no structural alterations be made which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a structure, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders. Structural elements may be modified or repaired only if the Director determines that such modification or repair is immediately necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or occupants of the nonconforming structure, or adjacent property.

However, improvements required to reinforce nonreinforced masonry structures is permitted, provided that such retrofitting is strictly limited to compliance with earthquake safety standards.

3. Reasonable repairs required by law will be permitted.

4. Any additional development of a parcel with a legal nonconforming structure may require that all new structures be in conformance with this chapter and all applicable portions of this code.

5. If the nonconforming structure is unoccupied for a period of one year or more the structure will lose its legal nonconforming status, and will be removed or altered to conform to the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of the code. A use of a legal nonconforming structure must be considered discontinued when any of the following apply:
a. The explicit intent of the owner to discontinue use of the nonconforming structure is apparent, as determined by the Director.
b. Where characteristic furnishings and equipment associated with the use have been removed and not replaced with equivalent furnishings and equipment during this time, and where normal occupancy and/or use has been discontinued for a period of one year or more, unless the discontinuance of use was for the purpose of making repairs required by law.
c. Where there are no business receipts available for
the one year period.

F3. Abatement of Nonconforming Structures.

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1. Legal nonconforming structures may be removed or structurally altered within the following specified time limit, from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

2. Nonconforming structures may be continued for a period not fio exceed 22 years.

C. Nonconforming Uses. A nonconforming use is one which lawfully existed before the effective date of said ordinance, but which is no longer permitted in the Town Center District. The continuance of a legal nonconforming use is subject to the following:

1. Change of ownership, tenancy, or management of a nonconforming use will not affect its legal nonconforming status, provided that the use and intensity of use does not change.

2. If a nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of six or more consecufiive calendar months, it will lose its legal nonconforming status, and the continued use of the property is required to conform with the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of this code.

3. Additional development of any property on which a legal nonconforming use exists ill require that all existi
wng and new uses conform to the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of this code.

4. If a nonconforming use is converted to a conforming use, no nonconforming use may be resumed.

5. No nonconforming use may be established or replaced by another nonconforming use, nor may any nonconforming use be expanded or changed.

D. Abatement
discontinued within
ordinance.
of Nonconforming Uses. Legal
the following specified time limits,
nonconforming uses must be
from the effective date of said

1. A nonconforming use which does not occupy a structure: five years.

2. The nonconforming use of a conforming structure: 22 years.

E. Structure Permits or Certificates of Occupancy Prohibited. When any nonconforming structure or use is no longer permitted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, no permit for a structure thereafter will be issued for further continuance, aIteration, or expansion. Any permit issued in error must not be construed as allowing the continuation of the nonconforming structure or use.
1=. Removal of Illegal Nonconforming Structures and Uses. Nothing contained in this chapter must be construed or implied so as to allow for the continuation of illegal

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nonconforming structures and uses. Said structures and uses must be removed immediately subject to the enforcement provisions of this code and other applicable law."

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T®: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission ATTENTI®N: Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services FR ®M: Kathryn Brun, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment; and adopt
Resolution No. PC 22-08 — A Resolution of the Bellflower Planning Commission recommending that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Case No. ZOTA 22-01 amending
certain sections of Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") Title 17 (Zoning) pertaining to allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures in the Town Center (TC) District.

May 16, 2022

1. Open the public hearing; take testimonial and documentary evidence; and after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. PC 22-08; or

2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Herald American (Bellflower Edition) newspaper on May 5, 2022. Public hearing notices were sent on May 3, 2022 to 453 property owners within a 300' radius of the project area and posted at City Hall, Brakensiek Library, Bellflower Substation, Thompson Park, Simms Park, and Caruthers Park on May 4, 2022. As of the writing of this staff report, the City has not received any correspondence.
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The Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code § 21000, et seq.; "CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15000, et seq.). The ZOTA is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to 14 Cal: Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3). The ZOTA will not result in any development or changes to the physical environment. 1=ollowing an evaluation of .possible adverse impacts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. -34-

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On May 28, 1996, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 869 establishing the Town Center (TC) District. The ordinance established a Permitted, Conditionally Permitted, and Not Permitted Uses table for Area 1 and Area 2 of the TC District with the purpose of promoting traditional specialty retail uses and entertainment activities.

On October 26, 2020, the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Recast City, LLC for Downtown Development Advisory Services. Recast City focused on the potential of small scale and artisanal manufacturing to fill vacant store fronts and spur new development in Downtown Bellflower. Artisan manufacturing involves the use of small hand, mechanical, and electronic tools to manufacture products such as food and bakery products, leather goods, furniture, jewelry and clothing. The City Council provided feedback and direction to City staff and Recast City at a study session on January 28, 2021 and Recast City moved forward to solicit community feedback. On April 6, 2021, Recast City presented their findings and recommendations to the City Council and provided an implementation plan that included adding an artisan manufacturing definition to the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") and allowing that use within the T -C District.

Several of the uses listed within the allowable uses table in the T -C District are antiquated or outdated. In addition to adding an artisan manufacturing definition and revising the BMC to allow that use, staff proposes to revamp the entire TC District allowable use table.

The proposed Ordinance would amend BMC Chapter 17.48 (TC District) and add definitions to Chapter 17.08.

The proposed amendments include:
➢ Adding new land use definitions, including a definition for artisan manufacturing; ➢ Removing Area 1 and Area 2 designations of the TC District; ➢ Streamlining the Allowable Uses table by eliminating the columns for Area 1 and Area 2 and categorizing and consolidating land uses;
➢ Permitting by right artisan manufacturing,
➢ Allowing restaurants to add an on -sale alcohol license with an administrative review via a Minor Conditional Use Permit ("MCUP
➢ Allowing the Director to make use determinations for uses not specifically listed; ➢ Establishing development standards for artisan manufacturing uses, and restaurants with on -sale alcohol;
➢ Removing antiquated development standards for game arcades, outdoor newsstands and fuel stations;
➢ Removing fitness centers, martial arts, karate and dance studios from the public assembly section; and
➢ No longer requiring a Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") for a walk up window.

A. Resolution No. PC 22-08
B. Chapter 17.48 with Markups

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The proposed revisions are illustrated with stri,k- Wig," for existing language that is proposed for deletion, and underlined for new language.

7.48.0 10 Purpose
The purpose of the Town Center (TC) District is to provide for the development and redevelopment of the City's downtown area. The intent of this chapter is to implement the following objectives that relate to the downtown area:

A. Accommodate and promote traditional specialty retail uses. b. Enhance pedestrian activities through street furniture, landscape, and hardscape amenities.

C. Promote entertainment activities.

D. Respect established traditional building designs.

E. Encourage well designed and pedestrian oriented signage.

F. Promote inviting storefront design.

The Town Center District comprises the parcels and uses primarily oriented along bellflower boulevard, bounded by the boUthern Pacific RR to "U and the Artesia (91) Freeway to the south. The Town Center District Gonsists of twe aFeas whirdin. inelude.

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The official map depicting the boundaries of the Town Center District is on file i� with the Planning^+ Department City Clerk.
� (`nnflinf� �i_�� nc• �/�/henever t -h^ nr^,�i�i^r,� ^� this chapter imposes more restrictive regulations upon buildings or structures, or on the use of land, or otherwise establish more restrictive regulations and standards then imposed or required Dy any other law, title, ^rdinanGe, ede, er ul^ , the provisions of this chapter will shall govern.
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Land, buildings, and other facilities must be designed, developed, and used only for those activities indicated for the Town Center District in Table 17. 48.040 �d Permitted,Conditionally Permitted, ^nor Not PeFmitted. Where indicated with the letter "P," the use shall be is permitted h , Where indicated with tThe letters "CUP;" indicate the use shall be a is conditionally permitted use subject to the gpproval of a Conditional Use Permit process -pursuant to BMC {Chapter 17.96). The letters "MCUP" indicate the use is subject to the approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit pursuant to BMC Chapter

17.98. Where indicated with the letters "NP," the use shad is not be permitted. Uses are subject to the special use or development regulations indicated in the "Special Provisions" column.

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10 Restaurant, Cafe, Bakery or Coffee
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Educational Uses
12 Child Care Center
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Entertainment/Cultural Uses
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equal to 5,000 sq. ft.
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5,000 sq. ft.

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MCUP
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equal to 5,000 sq. ft.
17 Community Center, more than 5,000
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18 Hookah Bars/Cafes (water pipe
smoking loun e
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Recreational Facility (Arcade, Billiard
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Parlor, Bowling Alley, Escape Room,
Laser Taq, Miniature Golf, Skating
Rink, Virtual Reality Room), less than
or equal to 5,000 sg. ft.
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Recreational Facility (Arcade, Billiard
CUP
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Parlor, Bowlin�q Alley, Escape Room,
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Rink, Virtual Reality Room), more
than 5,000 sq. ft.
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MCUP
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22 Museum, more than 5,000 sq. ft.

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MCUP
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to 5,000 sq. ft.
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28 Brewery, Micro -Brewery, Distillery or
MCUP
BMC 17.48.065
Winery with on -sale or off sale
alcohol
F
Office Uses
29 30
Administrative/Executive/Professional
P
P
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BMC 17.48.060
Office
Laboratories
31 Medical or Dental Offices, General
P
P
BMC 17.48.060
BMC § 17.48.060
and Specialty
Veterinary
32 G
33 Public. and Semi -Public
Institutional
Government Facility
P
34 Parking Lot/Parkinq Structure
P
Frontinq on side streets lying
perpendicular to Bellflower
Boulevard.
35 Public Open Space/Amenities
P
36 Public/Private Utility/Communication
CUP
Frontinq on side streets I ring
.perpendicular to Bellflower
Boulevard.

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37 Residential
Home Occupation
P
In permitted residential
structure/use.
38 Family Day Care Homes
P
In permitted residential
structure/use.
39 Residences (second floor and above)
P
BMC 17.48.130
40 Cootage food operations
P
In permitted residential
structure/use, BMC . 17.16.190
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41 Retail Sales
Animal Adoption, Sales or Supplies
P
p
Antique Store
42 43
Apparel/Clothing and Accessories
P
44 45
46 Appliance Store
Art Gallery
Art Supplies
P
P
P
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47 Auto Parts and Accessories, Retail
P
Only, less than or equal to 5,000 sq.
ft.
48 49
50 Automobile Dealership
Beauty Supplies
Bicycle Shop
CUP
P
P
BMC 17.48.105
51 Book Store
P

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52 Candy/Confectionaries
P
53 Cigar Shop
P
54 Collectibles (Cards, Coins, Comics,
P
Stam s
55 Convenience Store/Mini Mart
P
56 Cookware Shop
P
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57 Drugstore/Pharmacy
P
58 Electronic Cigarette and/or Electronic
CUP
Lig uid Sho
59 Electronics Sale and Repair (Cellular
P
Phone, Computer, Television, Video
Game
60 Flonst/Floral
P
61 Furniture or Home Goods
P
62 Gift, Stationery, Greeting Cards
P
63 Grocery/Food Store
P
64 Hardware/Home Improvement Store
P
65 Hobby/Craft Supplies
P
66 Jewelry, Gems and Repair
P
67 Liquor Store (Off -Site Sale of Liquor,
CUP
Beer and Wine
68 Luggage and Leather Goods
P
69 Medical Equipment and Supplies
P
70 Motor Sports Dealersh'm
CUP
BMC 17.48.105
71 Music Store (Equipment,
Instruments Records,.Suppliesl
P
BMC 17.48.095
72 Office Supplies
P
73 Optical Shop
P
74 Party Supplies
P
75 Pawn §hop
CUP
BMC 17.48.120
76 Photography Supplies, Cameras and
P
Photo Processin
77 Secondhand Store
CUP
78 Shoe Sales, Repair and Shoe Shine
P
79 Smoke Shop
CUP
80 Specialty Retail Shop
P
81 Sporting Goods
P
82 Swimming Pool Supplies
P
83 Toys and Games
P
84 Tuxedo, Costume, Formal Wear
Rental
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85 Animal Grooming or Training
P
86 ATM
P
BMC 17.48.140 for a drive-through
87 Bank
P
88 Barber Shop or Beauty Salon
P
89 Copy/Reproduction/Blueprint
Services and Center
P
90 Dry Cleaner/Cleaning/Pressing.

P
Drop off service only.
91 Gym/Fitness Facility/Club, less than
MCUP
or equal to 5,000 sq. ft.
92 Gym/Fitness Facility/Club, more than
CUP
5,000 sq. ft.
93 Locksmith
P
94 Mailboxes/Mailroom/Postal Store
P
95 Massage Establishment
NP
96 Fuel Station
CUP
BMC 17.48.070
97 Studio (Martial Arts, Dance, Photo,
MCUP
Music), less than or equal to 5,000
N ft.
98 Studio (Martial Arts, Dance, Photo,
CUP
Music), more than 5,000 sq. ft.
99 Tailor shop
P
100
Tattoo Parlor
MCUP

97.48.050 Use Determination.

To ensure the Town Center District permits all similar uses, the pl�nninr �„►�,d,-,i��i„n Director, upon written request, s ail may determine if a use not specifically listed on Table

17.48.040 (Allowable Uses) as per itted, copA;U.1 Q;1, permitted, or not permitted be permitted on the basis of similarity to the uses listed on Table 17.48.9 .9 (Permitted Cr nditiea"yPermitte�'�dNot Permitted, the purpose and intent of the Town Center District, and the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan.

A. Application. Application for determination of similar _uses ch -al -I must be made in
writing to the Director. Such request sh-afl must include a detailed description of the proposed use, operating characteristics, and any other information deemed necessary by the Director.

B. Investigation �Q�e�. The -R-a-n-n+n-gDirector shall
must compare the proposed
use characteristics with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan as well as with the purpose and intent statement of the Town Center District to determine if the proposed use shall will be a -Rpermitted, Cconditionally permitted, minor conditionally

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1-�. The proposed use meets the intent of, and is consistent with, r+nnfnrm� � the appliGab goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan; 2 �. The proposed use meets and conforms to the purpose and intent statement of the Town Center District;
e --- does notadversely im•- - publi health, safetY..:
e- -- -- -aesthetIGTand general - - of - residents; and 4 �. The proposed use ski-atl--shares characteristics common with; and is not be -of greater intensity, or density; or does not generate more environmental impacts; than those uses listed +on the Town Center District (Table 17.48.040 Permitted, GORditionallY Permitted a.nrd Not Permitted (Allowable Uses) in which it is leGa-er� D. Determination. The Director's determinatione ��-n-i-n�r� n, "�� nnneeIerl +^ the rmakn
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provided by this Code. as presGr,bed-in98ct►9n 17.112.0.. n (Appeal to Council) of the A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to reasonably limit the number and type of office uses permitted in the Town Center District. It is found that excessive office uses in the downtown area conflict with the following goals and objectives of the Town Center District:

1. Accommodate and promote traditional specialty retail uses.

2. Promote inviting storefront design.

B. Office Uses Defined. For
the purposes of the Town Center District, office uses are:

1. Administrative, executive, and professional offices (e.g., architect, lawyer, engineer, accountant, tax preparer, real estate agent).

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C. Office Uses Limited in the Town Center District.
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3. Medical, dental, laboratory, and veterinary �offices�and Gclinics musfi �incorporateing a P -permanent Rretail €floor-9space if fronting Bellflower Boulevard. The retail floor space shall must be a minimum of 25% of the gross floor area of the tenant space, shall incorporate a store front, and shall be located at the front of the tenant space fronting Bellflower Boulevard. The office/clinic floor space mall may not exceed 75% of the gross floor area of the tenant space and &hall must be located behind the retail floor space.

In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies fio any manufacturing use:

A. All activities must occur within buildings; outdoor storage/repair is prohibited; B. All uses must be carried on in such a manner that they do not create smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound, vibration, soot, heat, glare or li hting to a degree that is readily detectable at any point beyond the property line of the use; and C. A storefront consisting of a showroom, tasting room, or retail space must be included. The storefront must be a minimum of 25% of the gross floor area. of the - -enternter D through . r .,-,reguiresConditir
Jse Permit. In approving a Conditional Use Permit for a servic;e fuel station in the Tow ,enter District, the Planning • •shallmusta_ _ following • •.

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1. That the proposed sem% fuel station use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on any street in the immediate vicinity, especially those serving residential uses; and
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B. Locafion and Site Requirements. New �� fuel stations are s-l�aa-t only be permitted contiguous to Bellflower Boulevard only ;n °10p '' ^f +"o 'num Center DiStFiGt, at arterial/street intersections. When considering an application for a new c�rvce fuel station, the following standards shawl- apply:

1. A maximum of two cue fuel stations s-h-�I-I--be are allowed at each intersectioni�

2. A minimum distance of ��^ "I 1n�ro� �500� feet s'h-alt is required between s�-p-a-ra�e service fuel stations located on the same side of the street;..and

3. The-m;-n1�°,�� parcel size for a new cue fuel station sh-a�' must be a minimum of fifteen +heusand415,000) square feet, with a minimum frontage of GRe h17Y1!'ired (100) feet.
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D�. Development Standards. See Fuel stations Shall must be designed so that form and scale are integrated with adjacent development and complement the traditional character of Town Center. Se- ndi Fuel stations shall are be --subject to the following standards:

1. Setbacks.
a. No building or structure s-h-afl may be located within ��'�20� feet of a property line which abuts a residential district.
b. Pump islands s-h-aal must be located a minimum of �"20� feet from a street property line; however, a canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to ten (10) feet from a street property line.

2. Access.
a. T"��e�"�l-�t� No more than two {� vehicular access points to any one {�-} street -is allowed.
b. �"re-re-s-"��-a►;--bei A_minimum distance of ¢ham -(30} -feet must be provided between driveway aprons (curb cuts) along a street frontage.
c. No driveway s-h-aal maV be located closer than te-p-(10}-feet to the end of a curb return.
d. No driveway sha-�l m�be located closer than ��e-n�-(20� feet to a common property line which abuts a residential district.
e. The width of a driveway apron (curb cut) sh-al-1 cannot exceed �h30� feet. f. The use of shared access ways (aprons, curb cuts) and reciprocal access between parcels s1�-afl---b� are encouraged.

3. Parking.
• - • each 1' • • • r - feet of • • �' - • i • hereof r • • • • structure must be provided. Gasoline queuing spaces used for the fueling of vehicles sa
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b. On-site parking for eeLc and patrons of
ancillary convenience marcs (mini
marts) and fast food franchises �h-afl must be provided at the following ratios:

Convenience marts - one414 parking space i

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d. No new or used vehicles may be parked on the premises for the purpose of sale, rental, or lease.
e. Parking �-a-I-1 must be located and screened so as to minimize visibility of parked cars from the public right-of-way.
f. No vehicle may be parked on sidewalks, driveways, or alleys.

4. Landscaping.
a. Irrigated landscaping s -hal -I• must comprise a minimum ofd nor�.o►,+ X10%� of the se^ e fuel station site area and shall must be permanently maintained. b. A minimum eight (-�} foot inside dimension planter area bounded by a six {�} inch high curb, &h -a -N must be provided along interior property lines, except openings to facilitate reciprocal access to adjacent parcels. Within the planter area, trees shall must be planted at a rate of one1 (1) f^rty ^i^"+ (48) inch (minimum) box tree for every X15} linear feet of planter area.
c. A minimum planter area of �^+ �Q�� +h^r f/ll.r h.Ir,rIrorJ X400} square feet s -h -alt must Ivy I�.v
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foot inside dimension planter area, bounded by a six {-�} inch high curb, shad must be provided contiguous to of
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-Pa-a� Director to screen and buffer the s�� fuel station from adjacent properties. 5�. Site Maintenance.
a. No used or discarded automotive parts or equipment, or permanently disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles s-h-a1l may be located outside of a -zhe�, �f^�t�tt�,-building. [R��li�l7\�J��l��\�\t�l�=��1�'t�l�[!t��l��l�[��t�■ 1�[R7��1
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a. No used or discarded automotive parts or equipment, or permanently disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles s-h-a1l may be located outside of a -zhe�, �f^�t�tt�,-building.

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b. A refuse storage area, completely enclosed within a six kW foot high decorative masonry wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) with solid metal gates, large enough to accommodate standard sized commercial trash bins, shalt must be located on the rear portion of the property in such a manner as to be accessible to refuse collection vehicles. Wall and gate materials, textures, colors, and design shall must be architecturally compatible with the surrounding seNir+e stati^n buildings. c. Driveways and service areas s -h -aa -I -must be maintained and kept free of oil, grease, and other petroleum products without washing them into drainage, gutter, or sewer systems.

7. Lighting. All light sources, including canopy, perimeter, and flood lights must be shielded or recessed within the roof canopy so that the C% /MN will be indirectly visible and light is deflected away from adjacent properties and public streets. Lighting shall Gar not be of such a high density as to cause a traffic hazard or adversely affect adjoining properties. No luminary (The light standard) shall may not be higher than twelve X12} -feet above finished grade. I-�, h ...11ards nn+ higher fh�n ,(,4) fe0+ shall him used adjacent to residential diStFiGtS

8. Perimeter Walls.
a. Where ace --fuel station abuts property in a residential district, a six {�-} foot high decorative masonry perimeter wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) shall must be constructed. Materials, textures, colors, and design of the wall shall must be compatible with, and complement, onsite development and adjacent properties.

Perimeter walls located adjacent to residential districts may extend to a maximum height of eight Wfeet with Director approval -by he Planning Directel:
b. When the perimeter wall reaches the established front yard setback line of any residentially -zoned lot abutting the �'�e fueling station, the perimeter wall shall must decrease to a maximum height of forty twe442) inches.

9. Public Service Facilities. All automobile service stations are required to provide up blic restrooms .

10. Restroom Screening. Restroom entrances visible from adjacent properties or the public right-of-way must be concealed from view by planters or decorative screening. �-�--��s-Fc o• f� I n i c'� f r�-m—he� S I I c�arJ�c peaIr o rc � r� r ^��T� s �Cf I n ry � n � g n n��
Existing ServiGe Stations. The development standards for existing serviGe.statiG IM API
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The City Council may issue an Entertainment License for ppFeve the fahli hn ept Ef non -adult business (see SeGtiOn 1 n8 010 foo speeif rdefir,► ) oriented entertainment

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A. That the proposed use will not substantially increase vehicular traffic on adjacent streets serving residential uses;
B. That the proposed use will not create increased fe-etpedestrian traffic in adjacent residential areas;
C. That the proposed use will not generate adverse impacts that negatively affect adjacent parcels, such as noise; and
D. That the proposed use will include adequate restroom facilities, trash receptacles, and recycling bins, which will be properly maintained by the applicant and are sufficient for the needs of the proposed use.
°I7.4�.0�5 Restaurant with ®n -Sale Alcohol.

Restaurants seeking an on -sale alcohol license are eligible to apply for a Minor Conditional Use Permit. Businesses that do not qualify must apply for a Conditional Use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, a aualifvina restaurant must comply with all of the followin
restrictions:

C. Before serving alcohol, the owner/
operator must possess a valid on -sale alcoholic
beverage License and be in compliance with all applicable regulations and guidance issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at all times; D. The establishment must allow patrons of all
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G. Customized lighting and sound system conducive of a nightclub atmosphere are prohibited at all times.
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Of, consuming, using, or under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug;

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Incidental instruction is permitted so long as no more than an aggregate of 15% of the dotal gross floor area within the building space is occupied by the incidental instruction area.
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Anew automobile/motor sports dealership or the enlargement or alteration of an established automobile/motor sports dealership in the Town Center District requires a Conditional use Permit. In addition to any other requirement of this Code, the following applies to the sale of automobiles and/or motor sport vehicles:

A. Minimum Lot frontage width: 100 feet, as measured along anv public street: and B. Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet.

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A. Minimum Lot frontage width: 100 feet, as measured along anv public street: and B. Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet.

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A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, public assembly use is defined as any use that is established for the purpose of: 1) gathering, deliberating, worshiping, educating, entertaining, or conducting workshops including, without limitation, banquet halls, educational institutions (which are to be permitted on second floor and above only), ¢if„n;ess--Gent rs m^ tia;a4s/k-a-rate studio -s-, commercial recreational facilities (e.g., bowling alleys, skating), danGe studies,and theaters; or 2) establishing a permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facility for organizations including, without limitation, hr �/Ghess/go clubs., religious facilities, and fraternal halls.

B. All public assembly uses must provide at least one parking space for every four permanent seats. A "seat” means 18 lineal inches of seating space when seats are arranged in rows or benches. Where there are no fixed seats, a "seat" means seven square feet of floor area. Any required parking spaces may be located in a separate lot from the property where the public assembly use is proposed, subject to the off-street parking requirementsSeGtiE)R 17.88.090K
C. If property is located within Parking District No. 1 and proposed public assembly use requires more parking than the existing use, then the parking requirement may be satisfied by the payment of an in -lieu fee for every such additional required parking space.

The amount of the in -lieu fee will be established by City Council resolution.

D. The Director may approve alternative parking for Aany public assembly use including, without limitation, use of public parking lots, to mayapply to Me �!FeGte Atilizing-the pubI'r� inng-avis-te-meet some, or all, of the on-site parking requirements, subject to the parking assessment requirements of this chapters^r+;^n 1 7 4 Q 21 W public assembly use must comply with this
The Planning Commission may approve the establishment of a residential use d subject to the following standards:
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�A. The exterior design and appearance of the building is compatible with the purpose and intent of the Town Center District.-; and
B. The residential use must be located on the second floor and above.

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A IF he • u . O • • • • • . r • •,enter Area 2,;enditional Use Permits), subject to the following standards:

1. Drive-in; and drive-through; an-�' ^�n�^^- ��e establishments �h-a-I-1 m�be located only on lots having street frontage on Bellflower Boulevard. Such establishments ;h -all must be located so as not to: (a) be a hazard or nuisance to nearby uses; (b) create. traffic congestion or vehicular hazards; and (c) conflict with pedestrian circulation movements.

2. The minimum lot size for adrive-in; or drive-through,-��;-I{�-p��n�^^c�� establishment shall be is15,000 square feet.

3. Drive-through aisles s-h-aa-� must have a minimum 12 -foot width on curves, and a minimum 114001 width on straight sections.

4. Drive-through aisles s�-al-I must provide sufficient queuing area behind the pick-up window to accommodate a minimum of six tol automobiles.

5. All service areas, rest rooms, and ground/roof mounted mechanical equipment sit must be screened from public view.

6. Pedestrian walkways should not intersect the drive-through drive aisles, but where - as a practical matter -they d-emust, they ski -a -I -I must have clear visibility, and must be emphasized by enriched pavement treatments (e.g., interlocking pavers,, Bernant¢ or stamped concrete).

7. Each such establishment spa -a-4 must have a minimum street frontage of -QPvPnf `
�70� linear feet.

8. The architectural design of any drive-in; or drive-through, or walk -upswin nXAZ c�-� establishment must be compatible with surrounding uses and the traditional architectural character of Town Center.

9. No driveway aha -I -I- can be located closer than tin -(104 feet to the end of a curb
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3,0.00 square feet 2 ,

2. Lot Width minimum
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3,0.00 square feet 2 ,

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25 feet 2 ,

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3. Lot Depth minimum
115 feet' 2 ,(24

4. Height Limitations (maximum)
a. Adjacent (within 50 feet) to a residential
15 feet (one story)}
district or existing residential
development4
b. Other locations
35 feet two and one-half stories 3,6
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5. Lot Coverage (maximum)
100 percent
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�d-nr---real-e�efe�, � �� ;¢ ;+ ,^,oro � ,^��^-►-,�;nr '^+. A lot that does not comply with the applicable requirements is considered to be a legal building site for the purposes of development or the establishment of a new land use only if: (a) the parcel was previously a legal lot of record; and (b) the parcel has a valid certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance issued in accordance with this Code and the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code §§ 66410, et seq.). The creation of new lots shall must abide by the minimum lot area, width, and depth provisions listed. (2) No minimum lot area, width, or depth requirements s -h -a -I-1 may__be required for individual parcels created as Torf,—�„anci l pu pes gra —nor Fesident+aT condominiums) developments if part of within an integrated Master Planned Development.
(3) Existing and proposed theaters and religious facilities may exceed this height limit, up to a maximum height of i 55} feet, in order to accommodate ancillary roof projections e..g., theater proscenium, spires, towers, campanile, minarets). (4) Adjacent: Having lot lines or zoning boundaries in common. (5) This height limit may be exceeded when foot side and rear setback is provided for every foot higher than fi;15� feet, up to two {�} stories or ¢h(30� feet. (6) This height limitation may be exceeded when one 41
-} foot front setback is provided
for each two {�} feet higher than t-h-i��ve-(35� feet, up to four {4) -stories or 45� feet, whichever is less.

The following table sets forth setback requirements for buildings and parking lots located in the Town Center District.
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1. Front Property Line Setback
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existing residential development4
b. Adjacent to existing or planned
0 feet
0 feet
commercial or office develo mento

3. Interior Side Property Line Setback
a. Adjacent to a residential district or
5 feet5
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existing residential development
minimum 4
b. Adjacent to existing or planned
0 feet?
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commercial or office development
(minimum/maximum)4

4. Street Side Property Line Setback
0 feet
5 feet
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(1) All buildings must be located at the front property line (0 foot setback) in order to preserve the traditional main street image of Town Center. A three-foot indentation may be provided to accommodate door openings.
(2) All front building facades must be constructed from side property line -to -side property line in order to promote a continuous, traditional, "street wall" of storefronts contiguous to Town Center streets. Separation between buildings shallb are discouraged.
39uIovarrJ. IArea nd. -pParking fronting Bellflower Boulevard shall -b e is.discouraged and
must be located to the rear of the parcel, where possible. (4) Adjacent: Having lot lines or zoning boundaries in common. (5) Buildings located on parcels ated a
locdjacent to residential districts or existing
residential development which exceed the 15 -foot height limit s -had -1 must provide a 10 - foot side and rear property line setback.
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A. Building Features.

1. Eaves and cornice elements, not to exceed a projection of one foot.

2. Awnings, not to exceed a projection of six feet.

3. Canopies and marquees, not to exceed a projection of six feet.

4. Architectural features (e.g., window and door sills, columns, pilasters), not to exceed a projection of one foot.

5. Light fixtures, not to exceed a projection of two feet.

C. Landscape Features. Plant containers.
'17.4E.°I90 Future Rights -®f -Way.

A. This section is applicable only where a portion of a lot or parcel is within an area planned to be part of a future street, alley, or other public right-of-way as determined from an officially adopted plan, and the acquisition of such portion would not reduce the minimum site/lot area as specified on Table 17.48.160, Site Dimensions, Height Limitations, and Lot Coverage.

B. Portions of any lot in the Town Center District within a future right-of-way area s�-aIt cannot be occupied by buildings or structures other than those encroachments �p8GifiGally permitted (coo identified in this chapter s bS8C-ti^n 9 r)f this seGtion Permitted -�u-a-.�� t�rro�r �-� �r�vr��-m�rrr�zr
�nnreaGhmonts). All other required setbacks, yards, and open areas shad must be provided in addition to the future right-of-way areas, and the future right-of-way lines s-hafl are be considered to be lot lines (property lines) for purposes of measuring building and parking setbacks, site/lot area, lot width and depth, and lot coverage.

C. The following encroachments are permitted within future right-of-way areas:

1. Fences, walls, or hedges, not to exceed three feet.

2. Landscaping.

3. Access walkways and driveways.

No construction+n-q-permit for a new or redeveloped building�h-a-It will be issued until fho f^��^,n,inrr street dedication and improvement requirements ^� �:
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1 A. Parking. Parking requirements for new development within the Town Center District are intended temust maintain a minimum ratio of one parking space for every 400 gross square feet of floor area. All newly constructed, expanded, or redeveloped buildings and structures must provide adequate parking to maintain this minimum ratio. The Director may, subject to this chapter, approve alternative parking. Should new parkin ho
B. Any use may apply to utilize the public parking lots to meet some, or all, of the on- site parking requirements. The Director will evaluate such request based on considerations such as the ease of pedestrian access; the reasonable adjacent or proximate distance to the public parking lot; the parking assessment report; and the practicability of transferring the parking obligation. The applicant must prepare and submit a Parking Assessment Report containing the following components:

1. An assessment of the proposed project's highest parking demand time periods;

2. An analysis of available public parking locations during high parking demand time periods; and

3. P; plan to include the use of maps, guides, or other wayfinding showing the locations of Bellflowerpublic parking lot locations, in any marketing materials or marketing methods generated by the applicant.

In addition, the applicant must also enter into an agreement with the City clarifying that the use of public parking spaces does not grant a possessory right to the applicant; that the public may freely use any parking space within the public parking area; and that any transfer of ownership requires a reapplication for off-site parking. The City Manager is authorized to execute any such agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. --�
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B. Any use may apply to utilize the public parking lots to meet some, or all, of the on- site parking requirements. The Director will evaluate such request based on considerations such as the ease of pedestrian access; the reasonable adjacent or proximate distance to the public parking lot; the parking assessment report; and the practicability of transferring the parking obligation. The applicant must prepare and submit a Parking Assessment Report containing the following components:

1. An assessment of the proposed project's highest parking demand time periods;

2. An analysis of available public parking locations during high parking demand time periods; and

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C. Driveways. Each project site must provide a 20400t minimum driveway .width or two 10 -foot driveways for each project site. The minimum required back -out space must comply with the "Parking Standards" diagram &h-ewn-under SeG inn 17.88.020in this chapter. If a portion of the required driveway width is also used as a back -out space and the minimum required back -out space is greater than the minimum required driveway width, the minimum required back -out space requirement applies for the portion of the driveway used as back -out space.

D. Parking Space Dimension. ��-parr,e¢in�� _Any permanently maintained parking space must be a minimum of net less nine feet by 18 feet for the parking of motor vehicles.

A. No wall or fence s -h -al -I may be constructed within the Town Center District until the Director approves plans and designs have been approved by Planning DireGtor. In addition, a wall or fence may -requires a building permit. All walls and fences, whether required or not, shall must be located and limited in accordance with the provisions of this section.

B. Wall and Fence Height.

1. A six foot high solid decorative masonry perimeter wall (split face concrete block, or equivalent) is required adjacent to all residential districts. When the wall reaches the established front yard setback line of a residentially -zoned lot abutting the Town Center District, it shall must be decreased to a height of 42 inches. Perimeter walls located adjacent to residential districts may be extended to a minimum height of eight feet with Director approval -by-the Planning Diron+nr

2. Walls which are not located adjacent to residential districts (internal lot walls) s-h-atl are allowed to be a maximum of six feet in height.

3. Fences s#a�-I-must not exceed six feet in height.

4. A maximum three foot high solid decorative masonry wall �a-�--b� may be permitted anywhere on the interior of a lot.

5. A maximum three foot high decorative non -view -obscuring fence may be permitted anywhere on the interior of a lot.

C. Wall and Fence Material and Design.

1. Perimeter and internal lot walls s -h -al -1 must be decorative, composed of split face concrete block, or equivalent with coping. Standard �M�-(concrete masonry unit} block is not walls shall not be Gonsider�-red deGOratiye and shall Rot be allowed. -66-

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2. Fences shall must be decorative, composed of wrought iron, or equivalent, with 18 inch wide solid decorative pilasters located 25 feet Q.G. (on center).

3. Perimeter and internal lot walls shad must be finished on both sides.

4. Wall and fence colors, textures, and materials shawl must be coordinated with building architecture to achieve compatibility of design.

D. Walls and fences must be maintained in good repair and appearance.

E. The use of chain-link, barb wire, razor wire, wood or plastic slats, or wire fencing ;hall is not be allowed.

A. The use of shatter resistant laminated vigil pane security glass is encouraged for storefront security.

B. The use of exterior scissor style security grilles and roll -up metal doors or grates are prohibited.

C. Interior scissor style security grilles sta-a-It must be concealed from public view when not in use by retracting the grilles into casings which are in proportion and scale to the building's architecture.

D. Permanent security bars (defined as those clearly visible and fixed to the exterior oT windows or doors) are prohibited.

E. Interior security mullions which mimic individual window panes may be allowed as a security device, to beas approved by the Director.

The conduct and operation of all uses in the Town Center District s -h -all -must comply with the minimum standards of performance set forth below:

A. Noise. The conduct and operation of all uses shall
must comply with the following
standards:

1. It is unlawful for anyAll-Town Center District ac �t+e�activit Netto create 'q -n -y
noise that wet�I-d—exceeds an exterior noise level of 60 dBA (Aa weighted method of measurement) during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 65 dBA (Aa weighted method of measurement) during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., as measured at the property line. It is unlawful for (interior noise limits shall impact residential interior spaces baydabove 45 dBA (Aa weighted method of measurement).

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2. It is unlawful for anyNe person shall —ea theto loadmg, unload -i -n -g, openmg, closean�, or ether handle boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or similar objects between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to an abutting residential district.

3. It is unlawful for any -N -s person s-h-aflto cause or permit the repairing, rebuilding, modifying, or testing of any motor vehicle (e.g., auto, truck, recreation vehicle, motorcycle, off-road vehicle) in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. affecting an abutting residential district.

4. Exterior air conditioning equipment s-h-aa� must have a sound rating number (SRN) in accordance with ARI (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) Standard 270. - -- - _ragNOR0 111 IBM III
�5. Any live music, or music systems (e.g., CD players, radios, tape players, digital audio players) shall may conducted, designed, installed, and operated in a manner which is not disturbing to surrounding Town Center District uses and abutting residential districts.

B. Lighting. The conduct and operation of all uses.s-hail must comply with the following standards:

1. All lights and glare associated with operations and illuminated signs s-h-atl-must be shielded or directed so as not to illuminate abutting residential districts.

2. Building lighting, for the purpose of accenting architectural elements through the use of exposed neon, may be approved by the Director.
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the requirements of .applicable
D. Maintenance of Open Areas. All open areas s-h-a�-I must be landscaped or surfaced and permanently maintained in accordance with applicable law, n, ►��►,�nY �„ �� n�,� • i t• i� .. r, ..ri K w
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7 E. Vibration. No operation or activity ��-a�--b� is permitted which will create vibration noticeable without instruments at the perimeter of the subject property.

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F. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment. AII—suc--h mechanical and electrical equipment; including, with limitation, air conditioners;; antennas%, satellite dishes;; pumps;; transformers;; heating;; and ventilating equipment shall must be located and operated in a manner that does not disturb adjacent uses and activities. All rooftop mechanical and electrical equipment shall must be screened from public view through the use of architectural features (.e.g_, parapet, cornice). Antennas, satellite dishes, and monopoles shall cannot exceed the building height limit, and ski must be located and designed so as to minimize the visual impact on surrounding properties and from public streets. Antennas, satellite dishes, and monopoles shall must be screened through the addition of architectural features and/or landscaping that harmonize with the elements and characteristics of the property. The materials used in constructing the antenna, satellite dish, or monopole shall cannot be unnecessarily bright, shiny, garish, or reflective.

G. Electrical Nuisance. No operation or activity �h-�I-1 m�_transmit, generate, or otherwise cause any electrical, magnetic, or electromagnetic radiation disturbance that affects the operation of any use, equipment, or process employed by any use beyond the boundary of the site.
fH. Liquid and
disposal system,
allowed.

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SIJ. Trash Areas. All refuse shall -must be stored within City approved trash containers.

All areas for the storage of trash containers shall -must be effectively screened from public view or placed within an enclosure bounded by a six foot high solid masonry decorative (split face concrete block or, equivalent) wall, with solid metal doors. All trash enclosures ;hall must be securely designed to prevent access to anyone other than the authorized users and the refuse service company.

These provisions provide for the orderly termination of nonconforming structures and uses to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to bring these structures and uses into conformity with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General flan. This section is intended to prevent the expansion of nonconforming structures and uses to the maximum extent feasible, to establish the criteria under which they may be continued or possibly expanded, and to provide for the correction or removal of these land use nonconformities in an equitable, reasonable, and timely fashion. t+ ►� horohv rJonlororJ +ham+ nNonconforming structures and uses within the Town Center District are detrimental to both orderly and creative development, and the general welfare of citizens and property. it ;s, further JonlarorJ that n^�o^,Rfstructures ^nr) uses . .. I . 0 • . . a .. . . . . .. ... .. . . . .

A. Nonconforming Structures. A structure which lawfully existed r,r�ebefore the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter is a legal nonconforming structure, and may continue even though the structure fails to conform to the present requirements of the Town Center District. A legal nonconforming structure may be maintained as follows:

1. A legal nonconforming structure which is damaged to an extent of 50%� I ay be restored only
if made to conform to all provisions of this chapter.

2. Reasonable repairs and alterations may be made to legal nonconforming commercial structures, provided that no structural alterations s�-a�-I-be made which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a structure, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders. Structural elements may be modified or repaired only if the Planning Director determines that such modification or repair is immediately necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or occupants of the nonconforming structure, or adjacent property °
- egaT�nG.^n¢^rrY,inr ctFUG However, improvements required to reinforce nonreinforced masonry structures shall be is permitted witheut replacement. t ';n^I provided that such retrofitting is strictly limited to compliance with earthquake safety standards.

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�age 36 of 37

43. Reasonable repairs required by law (e.g., health department remedial work) shall will be permitted without replacement cost limitations. ..... ..� r-� .....� .� .......... .......... ......... ....... ........,..,.........r ... ... r �...� . ....... a ....� �.... v v � v . . �4. Any additional development of a parcel with a legal nonconforming structure �h-a-It may require that all new structures be in conformance with this chapter and all applicable portions of the Bel�ver MunRGipal Cthis code.
�5. If the a nonconforming structure is unoccupied��^^nf�no� for a period of one year or more the structure shalt will lose its legal nonconforming status, and shall will be removed or altered to conform to the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of the Beliflower M IRiG44'code. A use of a legal nonconforming structure_shall must be considered discontinued when any of the following apply:
a. The explicit intent of the owner to discontinue use of the nonconforming structure is apparent, as determined by the Director.
b. Where characteristic furnishings and equipment associated with the use have been removed and not replaced with equivalent furnishings and equipment during this tR
me, and where normal occupancy and/or use has been discontinued for a period of one yeaI or more, unless the discontinuance of use was for the purpose of making repairs required by law.
c. Where there are no business receipts available for the one year period.

B. Abatement of Nonconforming Structures.

1. Legal nonconforming structures sial -I may be removed or structurally altered within the following specified time limit, from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

2. Nonconforming structures may be continued for a period not to exceed 22 years.

C. Nonconforming Uses. A nonconforming use is one which lawfully existed ap-o-r- enter District. The continuance of a legal nonconforming use is subject to the following:

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3age 37 of 37

1. Change of ownership, tenancy, or management of a nonconforming use shall will not affect its legal nonconforming status, provided that the use and intensity of use does not change.
nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of six or more consecutive calendar months, it shall will lose its legal nonconforming status, and the continued use of the property shall be is required to conform with the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of the Bellfl M URicipal C -this code.

3. Additional development of any property on which a legal nonconforming use exists shall will require that all existing and new uses conform to the provisions of this chapter and all applicable portions of t-hQ B^lIfl^,e,or M uniGipal Ce this code.

4. If a nonconforming use is converted to a conforming use, no nonconforming use may be resumed.

5. No nonconforming use may be established or replaced by another nonconforming use, nor may any nonconforming use be expanded or changed.

D. Abatement of Nonconforming Uses.
discontinued within the following specified
ordinance.

Legal nonconforming uses s -h -al -1 must be
time limits, from the effective date of said

1. A nonconforming use which does not occupy a structure: five years.

2. The nonconforming use of a conforming structure: 22 years.

E. Structure Permits or Certificates of Occupancy Prohibited. When any nonconforming structure or use is no longer permitted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, no permit for a structure s -h -a -Il --thereafter will be issued for further continuance, aIteration, or expansion. Any permit issued in error shall must not be construed as allowing the continuation of the nonconforming structure or use.

F. Removal of Illegal Nonconforming Structures and Uses. Nothing contained in this chapter s -dal -1 must be construed or implied so as to allow for the continuation of illegal nonconforming structures and uses. Said structures and uses shall must be removed immediately subject to the enforcement provisions of fh his
code and otherRtat-e applicable law.
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Downtown Bellflower, California is a mile and a quarter stretch of the city in Los Angeles County that struggles to attract people and active businesses to create a lively destination for residents and others in the region. Currently, many service and medical businesses operate in the existing buildings of downtown Bellflower, creating less and less opportunity for a vibrant destination both north and south of the freeway division.

But Bellflower's city leadership, business owners, and citizens see the chance to create a stronger place that brings a diversity of business types and owners into the center of the city and recognizes that small-scale manufacturing businesses can help achieve this outcome, The potential to build on recent successes and continue to bring downtown back to life excites residents and leaders alike.

The current model of downtown is likely to deteriorate over time if nothing happens, If the downtown cannot reposition itself in the region, then success will be slow for the city, downtown will stay sleepy, and investment will continue to be spotty.

The city is likely to lose people who appreciate the downtown, lose people who believe in this community, and lose hope of being more than a cross -through place. www.RecastCity.com

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In the Bellflower Boost, the city team worked with Recast City to 1) understand the assets and challenges of the city for small product businesses, 2) identify ways to bring this new business type into storefronts and connect them to property owners, 3) develop a set of actions to support these small businesses and others like them, all to establish Bellflower as a distinct destination for small-scale manufacturing businesses and their fans.

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A strategy that focuses on small-scale manufacturing will bring energy and new development back to downtown,
Small-scale manufacturing businesses, and space for this business type in a neighborhood, are missing tools to create thriving neighborhood centers and downtowns. This type of business produces tangible goods (for example - hot sauce, handbags, or hardware) with one to fifty employees - a size that fits into the fabric of the neighborhood and storefronts.

These businesses provide a number of benefits to a city and the neighborhood:
• Business ownership is open to anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to make something -college and advanced degree not required. • The skill to create comes from every population in the city - allowing us to build an inclusive community of business owners and have more people build wealth for their families.
• Employees at these businesses make, on average, 50-100% more than their service or retail counterparts, allowing more people to move out of poverty and into the middle class,
• The businesses are locally owned, meaning they typically invest their revenue back into the community and hire from within it.
• They are often native to e-commerce which III
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• They help a city or a neighborhood stand out and remain unique even as a place is built up and changes.

These kinds of businesses will be an essential resource to build up the business presence in downtown, build foot traffic, and brand downtown as a place to be, stroll, and linger with family.
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Bellflower residents, business owners, and elected officials universally envision a downtown that has more energy, more foot traffic, and more thriving businesses. In interviews with community members a number of dominant themes came out in conversation. These include:
• People walking around downtown, stopping in for dinner, music or a comedy sL
ow, lingering to pop into local shops and see something special. • Local shops and programming that cater to the blue-collar community alongside new destinations and activities that bring in young families and Millennials. • A downtown with good paying jobs and people who pop out during lunch to get food and do a little shopping.
• A mix of housing in downtown with unique shops that are specific to Bellflower. • Places for the close-knit community of Bellflower to come together for events. • A community where a diversity of small business owners - especially product businesses -come together to help each other, build the community, and succeed as local businesses.
• New development alongside the older buildings that creates a Bellflower environment that is a mix of modern with the old town feel. • More shops for people to wander -both locals and visitors -that are distinctly Bellfl
ower creations.
• A place where everyone feels like family and feels like they are included in downtown.

This combination of visions all come together in the way the city pursues future development, what businesses occupy downtown's storefronts, the programming hosted downtown, and the diversity of individuals who participate and lead those pieces. www.RecastCity.com
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We know that creatIng a strong local economy in a thriving downtown tabes a number of different elements. The place needs adequate and affordable space for small businesses, welcoming property owners, appropriately sized commercial spaces for current retail trends, programming to attract customers to the area, and assistance for business owners to stabilize and grow their enterprises.

As a starting point to understand how Bellflower can achieve the vision set out by its residents and business owners, Recast City worked with the team to understand what works and what might be challenging for small businesses and real estate development in Bellflower.
13ell�lower Assets
A number of Bellflower assets came through in the interviews and small group discussions.

People are proud of the community and see many good pieces coming together in the past five years, including:
• The city is mostly blue-collar, family-oriented, and has a growing, youthful energy. People are excited to be true to these roots and grow in a way that respects its history and builds for new families.
• Bellflower is distinct. Itis not the same as its neighbors, and people don't want to try to be the neighbors. People interviewed are excited for Bellflower to be its own place. They celebrate the diversity of the community and business owners, and want to show off the Black, Latino, Dutch and other cultures that make this city special and different from other places.
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recruit or buy for the community - this is a homegrown set of values essential to inclusive success,
• Peopie rave about the great city leadership, Business owners and property owners talked about the city staff as innovative and receptive to new ideas.

People brought up city leadership as the key factor driving change in the downtown over the past five years. A city that is good to its business owners will grow a strong reputation that will attract other entrepreneurs. The city serves an active role to purchase key buildings and sell them to users dedicated to building a strong community in downtown. Keep it going.

Downtown's presence and attraction is growing. A number of people interviewed brought up market information that destinations Iike SteelCraft, new restaurants, and the soon -to -be -open comedy club are bringing people from the region into the city. This is a wonderful quality to grow while also creating space for residents.
• Bellflower's location -mid-way between a lot of other destinations in the region and next to the freeway -came up repeatedly as a.good reason for people to stop is and meet friends "half way" without facing the big traffic of Los Angeles County. This is interesting positioning for the downtown to build a brand about where "people meet up" or where "people come together." Property and business owners noted that they located in the city because of the wonderful community feeling, the support from the city, and their identification of a significant untapped potential of the downtown. People see it on the rise. This is a great opportunity to take hold of and build on.

While these assets are wonderful opportunities for the city and its downtow�.� to build a thriving place with extraordinary local businesses, a number of challenges came up in Lite interviews and small group discussions that are essential to address. Some of these issues may be resolved with small, quick solutions and others will be bigger, long-term projects to
fix. The primary challenges that came up include2
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There is a significant amount of deferred maintenance on the existing tenant spaces and buildings on Bellflower Boulevard. Some property owners are looking to future tenants or a building sale as the solution instead of providing basic upkeep of the building. They are not investing in updates to the facade or in ways to use the interior that are consistent with current commercial use trends. There is some reluctance to change. A number of owners still hope that the retail market of the 1980's will Just magically come back.

Many existing retail spaces may still be large footprint spaces that do not meet the needs of current businesses. These spaces are left over from large furniture stores or other large square footage retail needs. Property owners of these spaces do not know and may not be interested in how to finance or break down these spaces effectively for current retail trends to match their commercial spaces with market need. There are very few smaller commercial spaces in downtown.

Same of the key properties in downtown Bellflower are owned Too distant and
absent landlords who are not interested in new initiatives, filling vacant storefront space, or investing in downtown. This is both a barrier to reuse but also depresses the value of neighboring properties, suppresses their reuse, and potentially reduces the sales tax revenue of neighboring businesses.

The perception of downtown Bellflower is lagging in its reality of reinvention. Some of those interviewed mentioned that many residents rarely come downtown and are not aware of the changes over the past few years. They think that people still think of downtown as apass-through place as opposed to a place to gather and spend time.

The city does not sponsor or host significant small business support programs.

There are opportunities in the broader region, but there is no sustained programming hosted in the city or in downtown for startups or businesses ready to grow and scale. Businesses get one on one support from city staff or SCORE volunteers on specific needs, like finding appropriate commercial space (which is a great way to support them), but the more detailed technical and capital needs go unanswered. Additionally, there is no available programming specific to e- commerceand distribution for product businesses.
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• Downtown Bellflower has little available housing and no density in downtown. This is a major barrier to downtown's success. Foot traffic can grow by attracting people into downtown from the community and region, but the fastest way to grow foot traffic and customers is by putting more housing nearby. Additional housing will aIso help bring more energy to the downtown streets and make good use of the future transit station at the north end of downtown. Without housing, the downtown is likely to stall in its reinvention and continue to struggle with vacancies and foot traffic.
• Downtown does not use its public gathering spaces effectively. There are some spaces in downtown for outdoor events, but they are not well-known and they are not easy for local business owners to access to sponsor their own events.

Programming in downtown will be essential to future growth and outdoor space for these events will be essential to success.
e Bellflower Boulevard is wider than itis tall. When the proportions of the space feel right, a place can feel cozy and make you want to linger. For a road fill width of the
Boulevard, the neighboring buildings need to be taller. • Zoning and permitting do not allow artisan manufacturing on Bellflower Boulevard or the surrounding commercial areas, and the Design for Development (DFD) overlay zone south of the freeway makes development challenging. The prohibition of artisan production in downtown limits the smaller scale uses and tenants available to local landlords. These potential tenants can be limited to the same types of noise or odor regulations as any other storefront. tenant and widely expand the
opportunity to bring interesting businesses and uses into town. Additionally, the complexity and highway -oriented design of the DFD overlay zoning south of the freeway does not encourage the type of development that exists along the block of The Exchange nor does it support or allow housing nearby to support this use to create a thriving place.

These assets and challenges are important considerations as we develop plans for the future of downtown Bellflower - both to build on the assets already working for the city and to address the most important challenges to create a thriving downtown for the community.
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By bringing small-scale production businesses into the economic and real estate strategy, Bellflower can create a cool factor to attract new business and entrepreneurs, fill vacant buildings, build an inclusive and diverse community of business owners, increase strong middle-income jobs, and increase
property values. This, in turn, will
increase the resiliency of the local
business community, showcase the
hidden gems of the community, and
make a place that people love.

There are essential elements of success
that are core to this work:
• Clear outcomes
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Appropriate land use policy
• Focused mentorship and
business support
• Buy -in from real estate owners and developers
• Effective promotion and branding
• Program to draw the business owners & customers
The community has a clear outcome that came through in the small group discussions and interviews: a downtown that has families and neighbors out on the sidewalk, storefronts filled with unique businesses, programming that brings together the local blue-collar community and the visitors from the region, and a diversity of business owners that shows off the distinctiveness of Bellfl
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Now we need to get the other elements in line for implementation. All of the recommendations below are actions the community can choose to take. Consider both immediate actions that can build the momentum and goodwill alongside the bigger or more difficult actions that might take more time. Every community needs the short-term wins - people can't wait for change. They need the support and opportunity now. �. Appropriate f,and €ise policy
Communities benefit from zoning, land uses, and road design that support downtown, small businesses, and small-scale production. The goal is to create an outcome where small product businesses, with retail and production space in a storefront, can be located alongside mixed-use, retail, and office uses. These new tenants will bring a new business type to properties and create a unique destination for downtown Bellflower. • Downtown Bellflower needs housing density. Momentum will always be stunted and slow until additional housing is built downtown. Housing will be a strong fit for the future transit station and a wonderful way to bring more foot traffic and customers to the downtown stores. The city should consider using the existing parking lots behind the Bellflower Boulevard stores as developable land and partner with a developer on a housing design that replaces needed parking for the storefronts. Apartment buildings that average five to six stories will create a close- knit feel along the Boulevard and help to achieve local housing goals. • Extend street landscaping and improvements south of Flower Ave. The improvements to northern Bellflower Boulevard help create a more welcoming environment for pedestrians and this opportunity should be incrementally extended farther south to create a unified and coherent brand for all of downtown, with the potential to brand different segments as different centers or neighborhoods with complimentary character over time.
• Adopt a vacant property ordinance. Property owners have a right to fill their storefront with the business of their choosing. But when landlords choose to leave storefronts vacant for: extended periods of time, they depress the rest of the property values on that block. Many cities have adopted ordinances that penalize property owners with a fee if they leave their space vacant for extended periods of www.RecastCity.com

time without renovation or construction taking place. Bellflower has a responsibility to the community and other property owners to protect their investment and require landlords to be good stewards of the community. • Consider refining the retail frontage use requirement. Some zoning requires retail uses on key commercial corridors to ensure that service businesses are not moving in and closing up storefronts. The city should review its current requirements to ensure that service businesses on the Boulevard maintain an interactive and transparent frontage with the street, and to encourage more retail in place of service tenants. The city can support retail as the dominant use at the front of each property to help ensure that future tenants will have their doors open and welcoming to customers, thereby helping to drive foot traffic in downtown. • Adopt an artisan land use definition and permit it by�right along Bellflower Boulevard. Amend the city's zoning to include a land use definition for artisan manufacturing so that these businesses can move into existing spaces by -right and not navigate a conditional use permit. Make it as easy as possible for artisan businesses to locate in downtown - including the review process of the permitting and occupancy requirements to make sure it all works for product businesses and their needs. Ensure that shared spaces, such a cowork space for artisans, is permitted in the zoning amendment as well.
• Fix or eliminate the Design for Development [DFD) zoning overlay district south of the freeway. Amazing development and investment are coming to Bellflower south of the freeway. The zoning code should reflect the opportunity to add to these investments in a way that creates a mini -main street that is unique to that part of downtown. Change the zoning to include mixed use housing, and an incentive or requirement to build at the front lot line (not suburban setbacks).

These changes can help to create a place that matches the small main street feel of the Bellflower Boulevard block between Artesia and Ramona. • Amend licensing and permitting to make it easier to do the great stuff.

The city
should review its permitting process for live music and its alcohol licensing to allow local business owners to more easily create the mix of activities that help storefronts thrive. Experiential retail (a storefront that is much more than a storefront) was the major trend before the pandemic, and this will quickly return. www.RecastCity.com
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Places that make the mix of activities -- from retail, to small-scale production, to small events with music or drinks - will be more successful.

2. Focused Mentorsh'KF and Business Support
Small businesses thrive and grow when they have the right support. Lessons from the tech sector show that business owners are more likely to succeed when they have the right training and access to mentors who can guide them through both growth opportunities and challenging times. Bellflower has the opportunity to bring this kind of support to existing and new small businesses, with a specific focus on support for small-scale manufacturing businesses to help them grow on the Boulevard.
• Launch a business development cohort program for existing product businesses. This program can be geared toward home-based businesses and those already in bricks &mortar space to help them expand their distribution, build their revenues, and create more stable business opportunities in the future. This program can be modelled on the program from 3; Oaks Universit=y or other scaling programs like Million Dollar Women.
• Create a startup program for local small businesses, Offer a broader stariup training program for residents, and others in the region, who are interested in starting a business. This can include both product businesses and service businesses, or it can focus primarily on the producers. This kind of program helps more people understand how to create a product -market fit, price their goods correctly from the start, and set up their baseline systems effectively for a small business. The program can be modelled on the curriculum from CO.STARTERS or MORTAR. The most effective program should be created with target audiences in mind, and with their involvement, to make sure the program meets their needs. • Establish a city commitment to spend local. Each city procures products throughout the year -everything from paper towels to food for events to chairs for the office. Local governments and other anchor institutions can commit to procure a lniniinum percent of their needs from local or regional businesses. This is an incredibly effective way to use local dollars as an investment and anchor purchases from local businesses.
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• Create the cool business owner meet -up. A growing number of local business owners are drawn to the Boulevard. They are the energy that will attract other entrepreneurs to the city and encourage more people to open up storefronts in the city. Work with this crew of owners to start an informal meet -up (monthly?) at each of their locations of business to help them connect, share lessons learned, and identify Local business needs from the city. The Knoxville Mayor's Maker Council is a formalized version of this, but Bellflower can probably start with something l�iore informal.
• Consider opportunities for more people, The city could partner with local non- profits to create training programs and entrepreneurship programs for people who are unemployed, under -employed, or returning citizens who struggle to find employment. The Refoundry in Brooklyn teaches returning citizens to create artisan products in wood and metal and sells their products at BrooklyF, n Flea in a shared revenue model, They also teach participants to become their own business owner - helpingpeople create family wealth where there was no opportunity before. The Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship carr-iculum focuses onunder-represented creative entrepreneurs to help them launch their products online, Each program is a great step to helping more people build their family wealth and break out of cycles of poverty.
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Downtown will need the buy -in from existing property owners and new developers to be able to create the vision of the thriving place, full of foot traffic and exciting local businesses. The way the real estate is used, the energy put into it, and the vision of what is possible in these spaces will all be impacted by the commitment of the property owners.

There a number of ways the city can lead and partner with property owners to make this happen.
• Create real estate ownership opportunities for strong local businesses. Laval ownership of the storefronts is a great �vay to ensure that as the city grows and prospers, so do local residents. The.ciiy can work with select business owners to become property owners now so that they can benefit from future downtown www. RecastCiiy.com
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investments and secure the cost of their space for the long-term. Revolving loan funds, CDFIs, and,local banks may be great partners for this. The Pittsburgh program is a model worth considering as well.
• Continued city ownership of keyparcels. The city's actions to purchase key proFerties and hold them for a future owner ready to invest in downtown is a fantastic way to direct investment in downtown. The city should continue to serve is this role with target properties. The city should also consider partnering with local or regional operators to create shared spaces that the city owns or leases for the long-term. This may include micro -retail spaces, a Bellflower Made shop, shared production space for startup product businesses, or a commercial shared kitchen with a storefront commissary. Spaces like La Cocina in San Francisco and MADE by Millworks in Long Beach are great examples of what might help local product businesses grow.
• Support additional development south the freeway. The opportunity to add business space near the new investments south of the fr eeway is an exciting
opportunity. This might be a case of offering an incentive to a property owner or developer, or buying a property short-term, to create a complimentary use that will add to the energy on the block south of Artesia. A makers' market - like a food hall, but for products - that is focused on Latino businesses - could be a great compliment to the new food production space at The Exchange and the food hall at The Orchard at Belle Fleur Centre. Also, allowing housing in and around that block can help create a thriving destination where people can live, work and play, potentially with a complimentary brand to the northern end of the Boulevard. "SoBo" - South Boulevard - could be distinct and branded as such. Consider shared space models such as those in Atlanta and Dallas
for this area.
• Encourage rear facing micro -retail spaces along the surface lots at the northern end of the Boulevard. Most retail spaces are too big for current users. The city could offer a financing incentive (zero percent loan for 10 years with a commitment to low-cost space for producers during that lime) for existing property owners to subdivide their retail space and create a unique set ofmicro-shops VV be perfect for small-scale producers - with a focus on consumer products that could grow into full storefronts. The spaces at the Art Walk at Monroe Street Market and www.RecastCity.com

Press Bay Alley are both great models for this work. Longer-term, these micro -units could potentially face new residential development that is built in the rear lots. • Invesi in more murals. ins Lagrammable moments are still king, Create spaces and destinations that look as cool as they feel. Commission more murals in downtown in the locations to which you want to draw people. Invite alley facing micro -units to paint their exteriors in unique and funky designs. Invite residents and visitors to find all the unusual art and use this as a way to draw people trirough the downtown. • Greate a popup shop program, Many startup producers are looking for low-cost ways to build out their brand and attract customers both onsite and online, Popup shop programs can help bring visibility to these businesses, showcase community support for them, and attract new tenants to vacant spaces along the Boulevard.

Popup shops are also a great opportunity to fill storefront space in transition - somethR
ng slated for redevelopment in a few years but needs to be filled now to build up a brand and foot traffic. Popup programs can be single spaces - the city can announce competition for one storefront to be used by a rotating list of local producers for a limited time each - or it can be a combination of spaces in a - coordinated brand and promotional period. The St'artTJp31 7 model from
Indianapolis and Pop -Up Connect in Los Angeles may serve as good examples. �4. Effective Promotion �z branding
Creating a great place is wonderful, but people also need to know about it. People who live in the community, but don't frequent downtown yet, and people in the broader region all need to know about what is going on in Downtown Bellflower. The intent is to make the city stand out for the vision we established at the start - amix of blue-collar, very real,
kinds of places, alongside events and businesses that also draw young families from the region. The city can lead this effort to promote downto-rvvn, but also partner with key entities to expand that reach to more people.
• Create a social media partnership with local busyness owners. The city can bring in a consultant to create content specific to downtown businesses, offer trainings to them to refine their own social media outreach, and promote this new content through the city's platforms too. This can also include partnering with local www.RecasfiCity.com
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influencers who have significant followings online and working with them to promote local businesses and events. "Bellflower Distinct" could serve as an umbrella brand for the business promotion and could be expanded in the future to "Bellflower Made" and "Bellflower Live" [the later working for both live events and foL new housing!).
• Launch a website for local product businesses. This site can be modelled on Kjzoxville's Maker Civ D'ir ector V or Columbia, MO's cre8co��.o.coi��. site and can include all product businesses in the city. The same site can be used to recruit and sign-up vendors from the region for local events. This can help to promote these businesses to the community and serve as a main branding point for this sector to the region. The city can also offer procurement incentives to the businesses listed on the site.
• Promote city support of local businesses. The City of Bellflower does a lot for its local businesses. Owners were profusive about how much individual support they received from city staff. They felt taken care of and appreciated. This should not be a best -kept secret, The city should work with journalists or regional blogs to get this story out or create its own content on the city website to showcase how it works in partnership with business owners who move into downtown.

5. Program to Draw the Business Owners &. Customers
Events that bring people together are one of the essential ways to both promote downtown to people and to help people feel tied to the community. Programming helps people show off their community and feel proud of it. Tying small-scale manufacturing businesses - both established ones and newer vendors helps create events that are unique to the city and creates low-risk ways for businesses to test products and grow. Bellflower should consider a number of programming opportunities to compliment the other work taking place. • Use existing open spaces for programming and events. The plaza performance space and surface parking lots behind the stores at the north end of the Boulevard are all places for events. The city can invite local and regional product vendors to participate in events - big and small - as a way to both promote these businesses to event attendees but also to promote the city to these vendors. Regularly scheduled www.RecastCity.com
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events for young adults, families, and long-term residents will also help re -introduce downtown to people who may:not have visited in some time and help to build foot traffic for the businesses already in downtown storefronts. This can also include First -Fridays with regular music events for families that have maker activities for kids alongside artisan vendors. With Bellflower's wonderful weather, year-round kiosks on Laurel Street could turn the one-way access point into a major attraction for the city and startup producers. The kiosk program in Muskegon, MI is one model to consider.
• Move the farmer's market into downtown. This wonderful community event should be held in downtown as a way to promote downtown businesses, build awareness, and grow foot traffic. The city should also work with the farmer's market to add a weekly or monthly makers or artisan market to the food selection and begin to build a pipeline of product businesses growing in Bellflower. The vendors selected should reflect the amazing demographic diversity of the city as well. • Work with popular destinations, like SteelCraft, to partner on vendor popup events. The city can continue to build its database of small producers and work with existing local businesses like SteelCraft and StormyWeather Designs to create popup events with product vendors that complement their growing brands. • Ensure outdoor dining and programming are easy to do. The city should review temporary use permitting and the business recovery program rules to ensure that local businesses can easily host events and dining in parking lots, on sidewalks, and in other public properties.
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The City of Bellflower is primed to create a special downtown that reflects its great and growing diversity of the community in a way that is unique to the city. The opportunity is right now — once the transit station comes in, many options for these businesses will be more limited. The city clearly welcomes businesses with open arms. Now is the time to purposefully lead toward an inclusive vision with young families, long-term residents, and visitors from the region all charmed by downtown Bellflower. With a comprehensive effort across these five areas of action, the city can create a great place that families will call home for generations and where local product businesses will thrive. www. RecastCity.com

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Recast City brings together small-scale manufacturers and community developers to strengthen our neighborhoods, build value in our real estate, and create more job opportunities for residents.

We help landowners, developers, and city leaders understand this growing business sector and how to incorporate it into real estate products. We help maker industry entrepreneurs and small manufacturing business owners get the support and exposure they need. And we help communities create more good paying jobs for our local residents. www.Rec� stCity.com

Bellflower City CouncilJune 27, 2022

Bellflower City Council
June 27, 2022