South Gate Tow Yard Project
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026071027
Lead Agency
City of South Gate
Document Title
South Gate Tow Yard Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/11/2026
Document Description
The Project consists of an Ordinance, amending the citywide Zoning Map of Title 11 (Zoning) of the SGMC, to change the zoning designation of the rear portion of the property from IF (Industrial Flex) to M3 (Heavy Manufacturing), to match the current M3 zoning designation of the front portion of the property. Pursuant to Table 11.21-4 (Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses) of SGMC Section 11.21.030 (Land Use Permission Tables), “vehicle towing/impounding” uses are permitted by-right in the M3 zone. The applicant is seeking to expand the towing business operations that occur on the front (easterly) portion of the Project Site and occupy the entire site; however, the rear portion must be re-zoned to M3 to allow the expansion. The Project includes installation of a new vehicle storage site area (paving and striping), new site lighting, and construction of an approximately 560-square-foot office building. The Project includes operation of the tow yard across the entire property.
Contact Information
Name
John Signo
Agency Name
City of South Gate
Job Title
Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Lisa Nielsen
Agency Name
Commercial Development Resources Inc.
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
South Gate
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Rayo Avenue / Southern Avenue / Firestone Boulevard
Zip
90280
Total Acres
2.29
Parcel #
6222-005-028 and 6222-005-030
State Highways
710
Railways
UP
Schools
Tweedy Elementary, 9724 Pinehurst Avenue, LAUSD Adult School
Township
2South
Range
12West
Base
SB Princ
Other Location Info
9313 Rayo Avenue
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
City of South Gate
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://www.cityofsouthgate.org/Government/Departments/Community-Development/Planning/Zoning/Environmental-Documents
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
State Comment Letters [Comments from State Reviewing Agency(ies)]
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