20.20.050 Accessory uses.
A. Accessory Structures and Uses. Accessory structures and buildings are allowed as approved by the director of community development.
B. Vending Machines, Regular and Water. Vending machines shall be permitted as an accessory use, with the following limitations:
1. Vending machines, including and not limited to coin-operated vending machines, newsracks, video or game machines, and children’s rides, must be installed within an enclosed building with a minimum floor area of 1,000 square feet.
2. Video or game machines subject to the following requirements:
a. No more than three game machines shall be permitted at any one business, provided all other applicable licenses and permits required by this code are obtained.
b. Any establishment with a game machine shall prohibit persons 17 years of age and under from using any game machine between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This restriction shall not apply during school holidays and school vacations recognized by public schools within the city.
3. Water vending machines subject to the following requirements:
a. Machines must be installed within an enclosed building with a minimum floor area of 1,000 square feet.
b. All required approvals of the Los Angeles County Health Department and the local water service company shall be obtained before installation.
c. All required plumbing or electrical permits for this use shall be obtained before permanent installation.
d. There shall be a minimum clearance of six feet in front of the machine.
e. There shall be no more than one water vending machine allowed for each 10,000 square feet of gross floor area occupied per individual business.
f. A city of Cudahy business license is required for each machine pursuant to CMC 5.08.650.
g. Water vending machines shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.
h. A backflow device shall be installed on each machine.
i. Any water vending machine that becomes a legal nonconforming use as a result of the adoption of the ordinance that adopted this section, or of any subsequent amendment thereto, shall be removed or altered to conform to the regulations within 180 days of the effective date of the ordinance that generated the nonconformity, unless an extension is requested and granted by the planning commission based upon the inability of the vending machine operator to recoup its original investment in the installation costs of the machine or for other good cause.
C. Reverse Vending Machines. Reverse vending machines shall be permitted as an accessory use; provided, that all of the following standards are complied with and a zoning clearance has been obtained pursuant to Chapter 20.84 CMC, Permit Procedures:
1. Each reverse vending machine must be capable of dispensing cash for aluminum and nonaluminum metals, glass, and plastic.
2. Each reverse vending machine shall be located adjacent to a building wall and within 20 feet from the main entrance to a supermarket.
3. The size and bulk of each reverse machine shall not exceed 50 square feet and the height shall not exceed eight feet.
4. The location of each reverse vending machine shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
5. Each reverse vending machine shall be constructed with durable waterproof and rustproof materials.
6. Each reverse vending machine shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation.
7. Each reverse vending machine shall be available and in operation during the operating hours of the supermarket.
8. Signage on a reverse vending machine shall not exceed a total background sign face area of four square feet, exclusive of operating instructions.
9. Each reverse vending machine shall clearly identify the type of materials that may be deposited, operating instructions, and the identity and phone number of the owner or a person to call if the machine is inoperative.
10. Each reverse vending machine shall be maintained in a clean and litter-free condition on a daily basis.
11. The color of the reverse vending machine shall be in harmony with the surrounding buildings and development.
12. No reverse vending machine shall be located within 100 feet of a residential zone. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).