Alturas Municipal Code Div. 6 Industrial Use Type

A. Applicability. The standards set forth in this Section shall apply to all Industrial Use Types as listed in the Land Use Matrix and defined in Article VIII, except a Temporary Equipment and Material Storage Yard.

B. Exemptions. For the purpose of this section, small vending-style recycling machines are not considered Recycling Facilities (an Industrial Use Type), and are allowed by right in all C2, M1 and M2 zones as an accessory use to an existing commercial or industrial use.

C. General Standards. The following conditions are applicable to all Industrial Use Types whether permitted by right or by permit, pursuant to the Land Use Matrix in Article II, Division 3 (except a Temporary Equipment and Material Storage Yard, which is only subject to the regulations identified in Section 28.35.020):

1. Development Standards. All development standards of the specific zone shall apply as noted in Article IV.

2. Outdoor Storage. The outdoor storage of operable trucks and operable heavy equipment is permitted by right on the back half of a fenced lot, or as approved by a Use Permit. The Outdoor Storage of all other equipment and materials requires the approval of a Use Permit. All Use Permits are subject to the conditions listed in Subsection D (below).

3. Shipping Containers. The use of shipping containers for work or storage areas is prohibited unless approved as part of a Use Permit.

4. Outdoor Work Areas. All manufacturing, building, packaging, assembly, equipment repair, material processing, crushing, dismantling and fabricating must be done indoors unless an outdoor work area is approved by a Use Permit.

5. Screening. All outdoor storage areas shall be screened along side or rear property lines adjacent to residentially zoned property.

6. Surfacing. Surfacing requirements for any outdoor storage area shall consist of concrete or asphalt pavement, chip seal, gravel, or other material that can be maintained in a dust-free condition. Vehicle access and parking areas shall be surfaced in compliance with City design standards.

7. Retail Sales. Incidental* Retail Sales are permitted by right in conjunction with all Industrial Use Types except the General Industrial Use Type unless otherwise stated by a Use Permit.

*Note: To be considered "incidental" product sales must be directly related to, and constitute a small portion of, the activity on site. For instance, a Self-Storage facility may sell packing tape and boxes, and a cabinet maker (qualifying as a Light Manufacturing use) may sell shelving or cabinets made on site.

8. Property Maintenance. All equipment storage areas and grounds are to be maintained free of weeds and debris.

D. Use Permit Approval. This use may be approved by Use Permit where allowed by the Land Use Matrix in Article II, Division 3 if all of the following conditions are met:

1. Findings. Standard Use Permit findings can be made.

2. Equipment and Material Placement and/or Storage Outdoors. Where permitted by a Use Permit, all equipment and materials stored outdoors must be placed in a manner that provides easy access and property maintenance.

3. General Standards. Compliance with all General Standards is met.

(Ord. No. 503, 12-16-2014)

A. Applicability. The standards set forth in this Section shall apply to Temporary Equipment and Material Storage Yards as defined in Article VIII (See Storage Yard; Equipment and Materials).

B. Administrative Permit Approval. This use may be approved by Administrative Permit where allowed by the Land Use Matrix in Article II, Division 3 if all of the following conditions are met:

1. Timeliness. The storage of equipment and materials is needed for a construction project that has received all necessary building permit approvals and authorizations.

2. Location. The location of the storage site is acceptable to the Director.

3. Term. The needed equipment and materials will remain on site for less than 6 months.

4. Shipping Containers. The use of shipping containers for on-site storage is permitted for this temporary use if approved as part of the Administrative Permit.

(Ord. No. 503, 12-16-2014)