South Gate Tow Yard Project

The South Gate Tow Yard Project, located at 9313 Rayo Avenue in South Gate, California, involves a zoning map amendment to change the rear portion of a 2.29-acre property from Industrial Flex (IF) to Heavy Manufacturing (M3). This change aligns the rear of the site with the existing M3 zoning of the front portion, allowing vehicle towing and impounding uses by-right under the South Gate Municipal Code. The project enables the expansion of towing business operations across the entire site and includes the construction of a 560-square-foot office building, the installation of new site lighting, and the creation of a vehicle storage area featuring new paving and striping. The project is being managed by the City of South Gate Community Development Department on behalf of Mr. C's Towing of South Gate, Inc. and FUBAR Properties LLC. Environmental compliance has been addressed through an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act, concluding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Due to the site's status regarding hazardous wastes and its location at the Cooper Drum Company Superfund Site, a critical requirement is the implementation of a Focused Soil Management Plan to manage soil disturbance and contamination risks prior to any on-site grading.