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DEVELOPMENTCRYSTAL LANDAVAZO, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY9/
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SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT (PLN-22-00115) — A REQUEST BY
WARREN HIGH SCHOOL TO CONDUCT A THREE-DAY
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The proposed Special Event Permit (PLN-22-00115) is a request to conduct a three-day
carnival parking lot of `n High School.an annual event ` school
has hosted for several years to help support the school athletic programs. These events have
benefitted the schoolto no impacts to the surrounding
Based on ` analysis contained within this report, .: the Planning
Commission adopt the following resolution:
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On August 31, 2022, Samantha Miyahara, on behalf of Warren High School (hereinafter
referred to as "the Applicant"), submitted a Special Event Permit application (PLN-22-00115) to
request the Planning Commission's approval of a carnival at Warren High School. The carnival
is proposed to occur over a three-day period; September 23-25, 2022, in the school's southern
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of the tennis courts. The southwesterly school parking lot along Paramount Boulevard will be
the site of the proposed carnival activities.
The Warren High School property has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Mixed Use (MU)
and is zoned R-1 5,000 (Single -Family Residential). Properties to the north of the subject site
are zoned C-M and developed with commercial/industrial uses, properties to the south are
zoned R-1, R-3, and C-1 and developed with residential and institutional uses, to the east,
properties are zoned R-3 and developed with residential uses, and to the west, properties are
zoned R-1, R-2 and C-1 and developed with residential, commercial, and institutional uses.
On September 5, 2022, the application was deemed complete. On September 8, 2022, a notice
of the pending public hearing was sent to all Downey property owners within 500 feet of the
subject site and the notice was published in the Downey Patriot.
DISCUSSION/ ANALYSIS
The Special Event Permit is to allow a carnival as a fundraiser for school programs and athletics
at Warren High School. The applicant has indicated that they expect approximately 500-800
persons throughout the proposed hours of operation of the carnival. Activities at the carnival
include food, game booths, two (2) fun houses, large mechanical carnival rides, kiddie's rides, and
school booths where student organizations will sponsor food booths and games. There is no sale
of alcohol or live entertainment proposed for this special event. The Applicant has noted that
there will be 30 adult volunteers assisting with the operation of the carnival.
The carnival will take place in the southerly parking lot of Warren High School, which borders
Paramount Boulevard. The hours proposed for the carnival will be as outlines below.
• Friday, September 23, 2022, 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Saturday September 24, 2022, 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Sunday, September 25, 2022, 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Warren High School's parking lots will be available to carnival guests and participants. The
Applicant estimates that 450 parking spaces are available on the subject site as outlined at the
end of this paragraph. To maximize safety, protect carnival patrons, and prevent vehicles from
entering the carnival area, parking areas will be separated from the carnival area by existing
permanent fencing, buildings, as well as barricades between the designated parking areas.
Parking for the event is as follows:
• 350 parking spaces and 10 ADA accessible in the rear school parking lot along Gurley
Avenue; and
• 50 parking spaces for vendors; and,
• 15 ADA accessible parking spaces adjacent to the school's administrative offices along
De Palma Street; and,
• Additional parking to the south of the football field.
The carnival will be set up in the southwesterly parking lot along Paramount Boulevard,
approximately 100 feet from the residential properties to the west and about 225 feet from
residential properties to the south. The Applicant proposes to locate the generator at the center
of the carnival area in between the large rides and kid rides. No amplified noise is proposed
other than noise that will occur in association with the carnival rides. Set-up activities will begin
Thursday, September 22, 2022 no earlier than 4:00 p.m. Clean-up activities will cease at 12:00
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a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022, and resume the following morning no earlier than 6:00
a.m. so that all carnival equipment is removed by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022.
Similar to the 2019 event, the Police Department is again requiring that during all carnival hours,
Warren High School provide four (4) licensed security guards for the carnival, with two (2)
Warren High School security guards patrolling the parking lots and school campus. In addition,
two (2) Downey Police Department Officers will be on -site during peak carnival hours on Friday
and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The nearest residential properties are located across Paramount Boulevard, approximately 100-
feet from the carnival area. While noise is typically associated with carnivals, the hours of
operation are such that they don't go beyond 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, or 10:00 p.m.
on Sunday. Additionally, the Police Department has indicated as a condition that should the
noise levels become excessive after 10:00 p.m., then the Police Department will require all
carnival operations to cease. In addition, staff has included a condition of approval that requires
that clean-up activities cease by midnight on Sunday, and resume the following morning on
Monday, so as to reduce the possible negative noise impacts during the early morning hours.
Twenty -foot wide fire truck access lanes will be provided at the center and along the perimeter
of the carnival area. The fire lanes will be accessible from two gates along the Paramount
Boulevard street frontage and from De Palma Street. The parking area will not be completely
cleared of the carnival rides and equipment by Monday morning so the Applicant will ensure that
parking will be available by the football field and off of Gurley Avenue and Manatee Street for
school parking on Monday.
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The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed and evaluated the aspects of the Special
Event Permit that pertain to Planning, Police, Fire, Public Works, and Building and Safety
matters. The Police Department provided their conditions of approval that include two (2)
Downey Police Department Officers during peak carnival hours and six (6) security guards on
site during the duration of the event. The Fire Department and Building and Safety Division
stated that permits are required for the inflatable houses, mechanical rides, and any outdoor
generators and that all required permits shall be issued by the dates specified in the resolution.
Said concerns have been addressed with specific conditions of approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The environmental impact of the proposed development has been reviewed and has been found
to be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically
exempt from CEQA. This request is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline
Section No. 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land). Class 4 exemptions include temporary
uses, such as a carnival, that will have no permanent effect on the environment.
FINDINGS
Pursuant to the requirements of the Municipal Code, the following findings shall be made in
order for the Planning Commission to approve the request.
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The proposed activity or use will be consistent with the objectives, policies, and
general land uses and programs specified in the City's General Plan.
The City of Downey General Plan Program No. 1.1.5.3 states, the City shall "promote
recreation and entertainment uses that serve needs of the public." The proposed
carnival is a fundraising event for Warren High School athletic programs, is open to the
public, and includes games and rides for attendees to enjoy. The proposed special event
is consistent with the aforementioned General Plan Program in that these temporary
events provide recreation and entertainment opportunities for the public.
2. The proposed activity or use is consistent with other provisions of Article IX
(Zoning Ordinance) of the Downey Municipal Code.
The location of the proposed carnival is the southernmost parking lot along Paramount
Boulevard at Warren High School. The subject property is located within the R-1 5,000
(Single -Family Residential) zone, where special events such as outdoor carnivals are
permitted, subject to the criteria found in Section 9420 of the Downey Municipal Code.
The three-day outdoor carnival will not infringe on the surrounding properties since the
special event is not a permanent alteration to the site and only operating for a three-day
period. The parking needs for Warren High School will not be significantly impacted by
the proposed event, because the carnival will take place on a Friday evening and on the
weekend, when school is not in session. Alternate parking areas have been designated
for high school use during the final removal of carnival rides and equipment on Monday
morning.
3. The proposed activity or use will not result in conditions or circumstances
contrary to the public health, safety, and general welfare.
The special event proposed is a temporary three-day outdoor event and has little chance
of causing a detriment to the area. Nevertheless, staff is recommending several
conditions of approval to ensure the event does not impact surrounding sites and is
operated safely for attendees. The temporary event has been reviewed by Building and
Safety, Fire, Public Works, and Police Departments and was not determined to have
potential impacts on public health, safety, and general welfare.
CORRESPONDENCE
As of the date that this report was printed, staff has not received any correspondence regarding
this matter.
CONCLUSION
As the carnival has been an anticipated event by the community for several years, Staff
supports the proposed carnival as conditioned and recommends that the Planning Commission
approve Special Event Permit application (PLN-22-00115), subject to the conditions of approval
as stated in the Planning Commission Resolution.
EXHIBITS
A. Vicinity Map & Site Photograph
B. Aerial Photograph
C. Carnival Site Plan
D. Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY APPROVING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT (PLN-22-00115) AND
THEREBY AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF A THREE-DAY CARNIVAL
ON SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2022, LOCATED AT 8141 DE PALMA STREET AND
ZONED R-1 5,000 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Downey does hereby find,
determine and declare that:
A. On August 31, 2022, Samantha Miyahara, on behalf of Warren High School,
(hereinafter referred to as "the Applicant"), submitted a Special Event Permit
Application (PLN-22-00115) on behalf of Warren High School, to request the
Planning Commission's approval of a special event permit for a carnival at
Warren High School, located at 8141 De Palma Street (hereinafter "Subject
Property"); and
B. On September 6, 2022, staff deemed the application complete; and notice of the
pending public hearing was sent to all property owners within 500' of the subject
site and the notice was published in the Downey Patriot; and,
C. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 21,
2022, and after fully considering all oral and written testimony, facts, and
opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearing adopted this resolution.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares the
environmental impact of the proposed development has been reviewed and has been found to
be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The environmental
impact of the proposed development has been reviewed and has been found to be in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically exempt
from CEQA. This request is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No.
15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land). Class 4 exemptions include temporary uses, such
as a carnival, that will have no permanent effect on the environment.
SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearings, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that:
A. The proposed activity or use will be consistent with the objectives, policies, and general
land uses and programs specified in the City's General Plan. The City of Downey
General Plan Program No. 1.1.5.3 states, the City shall "promote recreation and
entertainment uses that serve needs of the public." The proposed carnival is a
fundraising event for Warren High School athletic programs, is open to the public, and
includes games and rides for attendees to enjoy. The proposed special event is
consistent with the aforementioned General Plan Program in that these temporary
events provide recreation and entertainment opportunities for the public.
B. The proposed activity or use will be consistent with other provisions of Article IX (Zoning
Ordinance) of the Downey Municipal Code. The location of the proposed carnival is the
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southernmost parking lot along Paramount Boulevard at Warren High School. The
subject property is located within the R-1 5,000 (Single -Family Residential) zone, where
special events such as outdoor carnivals are permitted, subject to the criteria found in
Section 9420 of the Downey Municipal Code. The three-day outdoor carnival will not
infringe on the surrounding properties since the special event is not a permanent
alteration to the site and only operating for a three day period. The parking needs for
Warren High School will not be significantly impacted by the proposed event, because
the carnival will take place on a Friday evening and on the weekend, when school is not
in session. Alternate parking areas have been designated for high school use during the
final removal of carnival rides and equipment on Monday morning.
C. The proposed activity or use will not result in conditions or circumstances contrary to the
public health, safety, and general welfare. The special event proposed is a temporary
three-day outdoor event and has little chance of causing a detriment to the area.
Nevertheless, staff is recommending several conditions of approval to ensure the event
does not impact surrounding sites and is operated safely for attendees. The temporary
event has been reviewed by Building and Safety, Fire, Public Works, and Police
Departments and was not determined to have potential impacts on public health, safety,
and general welfare.
SECTION 4. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves Special Event
Permit (PAN-22-00115), subject to conditions of approval attached hereto, which are necessary
to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the community and enable the Planning
Commission to make the findings set forth in the previous sections. The conditions are fair and
reasonable for the accomplishment of these purposes.
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SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21s' day of September 2022.
Patrick Owens, Chairperson
City Planning Commission
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of
September 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
Linda Thai
Deputy City Clerk
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SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT - PLN-22-00115
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING
1. This approval of Special Event Permit (PLN-22-00115) allows the Applicant to host a
three-day outdoor Carnival on the southwesterly parking lot area of Warren High School,
located at 8141 De Palma Street in Downey. The hours for the carnival shall be as
follows:
• Friday, September 23, 2022, 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 24, 2022, 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Sunday, September 25, 2022, 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
2. Approved activities for this Special Event Permit shall consist of food booths, game
booths, two (2) fun houses, large mechanical carnival rides, kiddies' rides, and school
booths for student organizations.
3. Approval of this Special Event Permit shall not be construed to mean any waiver of
applicable and appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County, and City
laws and regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of
the City of Downey Municipal Code shall apply.
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits or Fire Department permits, the applicant and
the property owner shall sign an affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions, as provided by
the City of Downey, by September 22, 2022, by 12:00 pm.
5. The Applicant shall provide any additional LED lighting; as required by Fire Department,
Police Department, or City Planner, for the safety of paths of travel to and from the event
and throughout the parking areas. Lighting shall be directed away from residential uses
nearby.
6. All parking areas shall be separated from carnival areas. Any parking areas that are
directly adjacent to the carnival shall be blocked off with barricade devices to ensure that
there will only be foot traffic in the designated carnival areas.
7. The City Planner is authorized to make minor modifications to the approved preliminary
plans or any of the conditions if such modifications shall achieve substantially the same
results as would strict compliance with said plans and conditions.
8. Set-up shall begin no sooner than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
9. The carnival operator shall provide trash receptacles throughout the subject site,
including every parking area. During the event, the Applicant shall assign workers to
pick up trash during the carnival in the parking lots, the adjacent sidewalks and
neighborhoods.
10. The carnival operator shall provide a clean-up crew that will clean the Warren High
School parking lots, adjacent sidewalks and neighborhood every night at the closure of
the event.
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11. The Applicant shall provide a sweeper truck, which cleans the parking lots upon closure
of the event on Sunday night.
12. All carnival activities shall cease by 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2022.
13. Clean-up activities, which include the removal of all tables and chairs, booths, trash
receptacles, porta-potties, the generator, electrical equipment, mechanical rides, and
garbage shall cease by 12:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022, and resume no
earlier than 6:00 a.m. and be completed no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September
26, 2022.
14. The generator is proposed to be located in the center of the carnival area; however, in
no instance shall the generator be located less than of 25 feet from any property line.
Additionally, the generator shall not exceed a noise level of 65 dBA, as measured from
the nearest property line.
15. The owner/Applicant shall provide sufficient restroom facilities for patrons.
16. The use of live entertainment shall be prohibited at this event.
17. The Special Event area shall be separated from any vehicular traffic to ensure the safety
of the event attendees.
18. All necessary lighting shall be directed away from any residential uses nearby.
19. All Health Department approvals required for the sale or serving of food shall be
obtained not less than two days before the start of the event.
20. The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited.
21. The Applicant shall ensure that patrons or event equipment, including temporary
signage, does not block public sidewalks or paths of travel to the event.
22. Hand held signs shall not be utilized on public or private property to advertise the event.
23. The owner/Applicant agrees, as a condition of approval of this resolution, to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless, at Applicant's expense, City and City's agents, officers and
employees from and against any claim, action or proceeding commenced within the time
period provided in Government Code Section 66499.37 to attack, review, set aside, void
or annul the approval of this resolution, to challenge the determination made by City
under the California Environmental Quality Act or to challenge the reasonableness,
legality or validity of any condition attached hereto. City shall promptly notify Applicant of
any such claim, action or proceeding to which City receives notice, and City will
cooperate fully with Applicant in the defense thereof. Applicant shall reimburse the City
for any court costs and attorney's fees that the City may be required to pay as a result of
any such claim, action or proceeding. City may, in its sole discretion, participate in the
defense of any such claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve
Applicant of the obligations of this condition.
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BUILDING & SAFETY
24. The applicant shall apply for building permits no later than Monday, September 19,
2022. All inspections to be completed prior to the start of the event.
25. All construction shall comply with the most recent adopted City and State building codes
as adopted by the City of Downey.
26. Temporary structures that cover an area greater than 120 square feet and used for the
gathering of 10 or more persons require permits. The construction documents shall
include a site plan indicating the location of the temporary structure and information
delineating the means of egress and the occupant load. The temporary structure(s)
shall be located in accordance with the requirements of California Building Code Table
602 based on the fire -resistance rating of the exterior walls proposed type of
construction (10 feet minimum from property line based on Type VB).
27. Temporary structures or facility shall meet the requirements of Chapter 11 B of the
California Building Code. The site plan shall include a site accessibility plan identifying
exterior routes of travel and detailing running slope, cross slope, width, pedestrian ramp,
curb ramps, handrails, signage and truncated domes. Path of travel shall be provided
from the public right of way and accessible parking to building or facility.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
28. Obtain a special event permit from City of Downey Fire Department. Permit shall be
obtained through the Fire Prevention Bureau no later than seven (7) business days prior
to event — special event permit application shall be submitted no later than Wednesday,
Sept. 14th.
29. Event set-up including all rides, booths, generator, tents, fire protection, electrical, etc.
shall be complete, in place, and ready for inspection by 3:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 23ra
[Note: If inspection is conducted after hours (or on the weekend) an additional inspection
fee (4-hour minimum) will be applied as per city fee schedule].
30. Fire apparatus access (e.g. fire lane) shall be maintained accessible at all times. Fire
access lane width to the Ferris Wheel shall be provided with a 26 ft. fire lane as to
accommodate aerial ladder truck access and set-up [CA Fire Code §503.2.1; D105.2]
31. Tents, canopies, and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400 square feet;
or tents open on all sides having a size of 700 square feet or more; or aggregate area of
multiple tents placed side by side without a fire break clearance of 12 feet and exceeding
700 square feet shall require a separate tent permit [CA Fire Code 3103.2].
32. Tents shall comply with CA Fire Code, CA Code of Regulations, and State Fire Marshal
for flame resistance standards of fabric [CA Fire Code § 3104.3; 3104.4; CCR Title 19
Division 1, §315(d); §335(a)]
33. Tents shall not be located within 20 feet of parked vehicles, open flame or heating
devices, combustion engines, and buildings [CA Fire Code § 3104.7]
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34. Generators shall not be located within 10 feet of lot (property line) and 20 feet of
tents/membrane structures [CA Fire Code § 3104.19]. An approved barrier (e.g. fencing)
shall be provided around generator.
35. SFM-tagged 4A-20BC rated extinguisher shall be provide at the generator as per NFPA
10 and CA Fire Code §906
36. No cooking shall be conducted inside tents or canopies; cooking and heating equipment
shall not be located within 10 feet of combustible materials [CA Fire Code § 3104.15.3]
37. The Applicant shall provide fire extinguishers on the subject property in accordance with
California Fire Code. Areas where deep frying cooking operations are occurring shall be
provided with a K-class fire extinguisher. All extinguishers shall be in good repair,
serviced, and with CA SFM-tag affixed indicating required annual service complete.
38. Maintain occupant load in all structures, buildings, tents, canopies as per California Fire
Code. Occupant load signs, where required, shall be conspicuously posted [CA Fire
Code § 3104.14; §1004.3]
39. All electrical cords shall be UL-listed and rated for heavy-duty, outdoor use and
protected from physical damaged by cable bridges or other approved methods [CA Fire
Code § 605.5].
40. All amusement rides shall be permitted with State of California DIR-DOSH. All
amusement rides shall comply with the requirements of CCR Title 8 — General Safety
Orders and CA Labor Code.
41. Each amusement ride shall display the required State registration (identification & rating
plate). At time of special event application, submit list of rides with their corresponding
current annual permit to operate.
42. Crowd managers (clearly identified as such via uniform, vests, shirts, etc.) shall be
provided with duties to maintain egress, assist in evacuation, and maintain fire lanes and
site access. Crowd managers shall be required for an event involving the gathering of
more than 1,000 persons. Please provide information as to anticipated crowd size.
Crowd managers shall be established at ratio of one crowd manager for every 250
persons and their duties
POLICE
43. The owner/Applicant must provide (4) licensed security guards to provide security for all
hours of the carnival, with two (2) Warren High School security guards patrolling the
parking lots and school campus. In addition, two (2) Downey Police Department Officers
will be on -site during peak carnival hours on Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
44. Carnival security officers shall be easily identifiable in brightly colored security shirts.
The security shirts shall not resemble the shirt/uniform colors of Downey Police officers;
they shall not be blue or black. All security guards shall wear shirts with "SECURITY'
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written in large white letters on the front back, and around arm sleeve bands. The
security guards shall be unarmed.
45. Should noise levels increase or become a concern after 10:00 p.m., Police Department
will restrict the event to cease at 10:00 p.m. rather than 11:00 p.m.
46. The owner/applicant agrees that should there be an incident during non -peak hours that
requires an extended police response, then the school will be billed for the officer's time
responding to and handling the incident.
PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING
47. The owner/applicant shall obtain all necessary plan approvals and permits.
48. The facility must provide adequate trash receptacles (refuse/recycle) for the event.
49. The owner/applicant shall comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act; and Ordinance 1142 of
the Downey Municipal Code (DMC).
50. Parking lot maintenance by water hosing method shall be prohibited at all times.
END OF COMMENTS
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