Camarillo Municipal Code Ch. 19.32 M-2 General Manufacturing Zone

There is established and added to the zones heretofore established in this title a zone to be designated M-2 general manufacturing zone.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.0.)

The purpose of the M-2 general manufacturing zone is to establish a district for industrial uses whereby desirable manufacturing, warehousing, wholesaling, service industries, and accessory uses may be developed which by their nature may have certain characteristics such as noise, vibration, heat, or glare. The general manufacturing uses shall be situated away from residential, commercial, or other inharmonious land uses while being adjacent to necessary services such as roadways, utilities, and railways. The general manufacturing uses shall be developed with performance standards, development standards, and proper safeguards so as to promote an efficient, orderly, and attractive environment for those uses while protecting the surrounding uses for the welfare of the community.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.1.)

The following uses are permitted within the M-2 zone subject to obtaining a planned development permit in accordance sections 19.32.050 through 19.32.310:

A. Service industries. The following service industries are permitted:

1. Agricultural supplies and equipment sales and service;

2. Appliance and small electrical service center;

3. Automobile repair and equipment repair garages;

4. Blueprinting, copying and photo finishing facilities;

5. Bottling and canning plants;

6. Building materials storage and sales;

7. Contractor's service yards;

8. Equipment sales and repair;

9. Laundries, linen and towel services, cleaning and dyeing;

10. Office building;

11. Plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electronic shops;

12. Self-storage facilities;

13. Sign fabrication;

14. Public facilities and utility service yards and transmission substations and microwave transmission;

15. Trucking terminals and distribution facilities;

16. Veterinarian clinic.

(Ord. 851 § 17, 1996; Ord. 692 § 3, 1989; Ord. 628 § 8, 1987; Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.2.)

(Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-2014; Ord. No. 2013, § 4(Exh. A), 7-26-2023)

A. The following uses are permitted in the M-2 zone if a conditional use permit is obtained in the manner provided in Chapter 19.62 of this code:

1. Amusement activities other than arcades, carnivals, circuses, skating rinks, theaters (outdoor) and accessory uses.

2. Auto salvage yards, junkyards, auto wrecking yards.

3. [Intentionally deleted];

4. Brick and terra cotta manufacturing.

5. Buildings in excess of forty feet, excluding rooftop mechanical equipment.

6. Dog kennels.

7. Drop forge manufacture.

8. Emergency shelters and transitional housing.

9. Exploration, drilling, production, and storage of oil and natural gas.

10. Fertilizer manufacture.

11. Glue manufacture.

12. Heliports, including site sales, ancillary repair and storage.

13. Hospital or clinic for animals; provided, that such hospital or clinic and any treatment rooms, cages, pens, or kennels be maintained within a completely enclosed, soundproof building and that such hospital or clinic be operated in such a way as to produce no objectionable odors or noise outside its walls.

14. Jet propulsion engine testing.

15. Natural resources: development of, including necessary structures and appurtenances.

16. Medicinal cannabis retailer (delivery-only).

17. Race tracks.

18. Recycling facility—Large.

19. Rifle or pistol ranges.

20. Rock crushing plants.

21. Soda and compound manufacture.

(Ord. 977 § 8, 2005; Ord. 640 § 6, 1987: Ord. 537 § 4, 1983: Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.3.)

(Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-2014; Ord. No. 1196, § 12A, 9-14-2022; Ord. No. 2014, § 5, 11-8-2023)

The following uses may be permitted in the General Manufacturing (M-2) Zone if a conditional use permit is approved by the director in the manner provided in Chapter 19.62:

A. Breweries, wineries, and distilleries, with or without tasting areas, including retail sales of alcoholic beverages manufactured on-site that will be consumed off the premises.

(Ord. No. 1196, § 12B, 9-14-2022)

All uses permitted and land in the M-2 zone shall be developed and maintained in accordance with a planned development permit and the development standards set forth in Sections 19.32.060 through 19.32.230.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4 (part).)

A. Each parcel in an M-2 zone shall contain a minimum of forty thousand square feet in area.

B. This shall not apply to existing lawfully created parcels having less than forty thousand square feet in area on June 14, 1978. A lawfully created parcel having less than forty thousand square feet may not be further divided but may be combined with other parcels in the M-2 zone in accordance with the subdivision ordinance.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(A).)

A. Width. Each parcel in the M-2 zone shall have a minimum frontage of one hundred feet on a public street.

B. Depth. Each parcel in the M-2 zone shall have a minimum depth of two hundred feet.

C. These provisions shall not apply to any lawfully created parcel which exists on June 14, 1978, which has parcel dimensions of less than the required minimum.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(B).)

All buildings shall be limited to a height of forty feet in height unless greater height is authorized under a conditional use permit (Chapter 19.62).

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(C).)

Lot area coverage by buildings or structures shall not exceed sixty percent of the net area of the parcel. Coverage shall be based upon structures which are roofed.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(D).)

A. Front Yard.

1. All buildings or structures on property adjacent to a public road shall be set back not less than twenty feet from the front property line, or the established setback from the proposed right-of-way in the area, whichever is greater.

2. No front yard area shall be used for storage of materials, wares, or merchandise.

B. Side Yard.

1. A setback shall be twenty feet for the side yard adjacent to the public road or future public right-of-way, whichever is greater, which shall be landscaped except the rear feet may be used for parking.

2. No building setback shall be required on one side of the interior parcel's property line with the opposite side providing a setback equal to the height of the building or up to a yard of twenty-five feet unless parking and other uses require a greater setback. In any case, where a parcel abuts a residential zone, a setback equal to one and one-half feet for each vertical foot of the building height shall be provided, but in no case shall the setback exceed fifty feet, and provide a six-foot screen wall installed on the property line and maintained.

C. Rear Yard. No rear yard shall be required except where adjacent to a public right-of-way in which case a setback of twenty feet shall be maintained, or when adjacent to or across a street from a residential property, a setback equal to one and one-half feet for each vertical foot of building height shall be provided, but in no case shall the setback exceed fifty feet, and a six-foot screen wall be provided and maintained on the property line.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(E).)

No structure originally constructed for single-family residential use shall be converted to any M-2 use.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(F).)

The sign area for the M-2 zone shall be in accordance with Title 17.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(G).)

Landscaping and all other ground space treatment shall be provided upon ten percent of the net developed site. All landscaping shall be provided with a permanent watering system; landscaping provided adjacent to parking and maneuvering area shall be surrounded by a six-inch concrete curb. The landscaping area shall be maintained in an orderly, healthy manner, or replaced. Landscaping shall be considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, planter boxes, shrubs, or other plants. Such landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:

A. The entire required front yard setback shall be landscaped with the exception of vehicle accessways and the rear ten feet of the setback may be used for parking.

B. When the industrial development either rears on or sides on a residential zone or a lesser zone or developed property, it shall include a six-foot wide landscaped, solid screen area adjacent to that residential or lesser zone or developed property line.

C. Landscaping shall consist of a combination of trees, shrubs and groundcover with careful consideration given to the eventual size and spread, susceptibility to disease and pests, durability and adaptability to disease and pests, durability and adaptability to existing soil and climatic conditions. Fountains, ponds, sculpture and decorative screening walls as an integral part of the landscaping scheme are permitted.

1. The planning director or the applicant may request the planning commission to review any landscaping plan or fence plan as provided for under Sections 19.32.240 through 19.32.310, even though not required by this section and in such event, the decision of the planning commission shall replace that of the planning director.

2. The approval provided for in this section may be conditioned so as to ensure compliance with the purpose and provisions of this part with the plan including the following:

a. The dimensions and square footage of each planting area;

b. The total square footage and percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping;

c. Identification of each plant, common and botanical name, at the planting area; the number of each and their container size;

d. Permanent watering system, including all pipe sizes, and type and size of all sprinkler heads;

e. Specification sheet indicating the soil preparation and maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(H).)

The planning director may require a six-foot, except as stated under Section 19.32.190, solid decorative masonry wall be provided and maintained to screen any exterior storage when a change of use is requested or when the boundary of any industrial zone abuts or lies across a public way from a residential or lesser zone subject to review and approval by the planning commission.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(I).)

All utilities shall be placed underground in accordance with the underground utilities ordinance codified in Chapter 13.08.

(Ord. 398 § l (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(J).)

Off-street parking and loading shall be in accordance with the parking and loading provisions and standards set forth under the parking and loading chapter of this title (Chapters 19.44 and 19.46).

(Ord. 588 § 7, 1985: Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(K).)

Refuse and recycling enclosures shall be provided in accordance with the enclosure provisions of Chapter 19.50 and the following standards:

A. Each industrial use established shall provide an outdoor refuse and recycling storage area which shall be easily accessible and enclosed on all sides by a minimum six-foot high brick, concrete block or masonry wall. The opening of the storage area shall be screened by a solid gate of durable wood, metal, or comparable material.

B. In addition, no material or waste shall be deposited in such a form or manner that it may be transferred by natural causes or force, and waste which may cause fumes, dust or which may constitute a fire hazard or be edible or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored only in closed containers in required enclosures.

C. The number and general placement of the enclosures shall be as set forth in the planned development permit and approved by the planning commission.

(Ord. 791 § 11, 1993: Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(M).)

A. All exterior storage shall be completely screened from view from any adjoining public right-of-way or residential property. Screening shall be by means of a solid wood, metal or masonry wall, not more than eight feet in height, the design of the wall must be presented to the planning department for approval. The height of the storage area may exceed eight feet if a five-foot setback from the screen wall is provided for each one foot of additional storage height up to a maximum of twelve feet.

B. There shall not be permitted any manufacturing or assembling permitted on the exterior in the M-2 zone except as permitted under a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(N).)

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in Chapter 19.47 of this code.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(O).)

(Ord. No. 2004, § 16, 1-11-2023)

All mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antennas shall be screened by landscaping or fence or combination with the design approved by the director of planning and community development, and all rooftop equipment shall be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen approved by the director of planning and community development or his designated representative and be completely screened from view at ground level.

(Ord. 821 § 8, 1994: Ord. 593 § 18, 1985: Ord. 590 § 18, 1985: Ord. 398 § 1 (part, 1978: prior code § 9412.4(P).)

All uses within the M-2 general manufacturing zone shall operate in accordance with the provisions of the performance standards contained in chapter 19.54.

(Ord. 763 § 20, 1992; Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(Q).)

Adequate ramps and equipment shall be provided to accommodate the use of the facility by the handicapped, which shall include but not be limited to access ramps, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(R).)

The applicant shall submit to the planning commission an application for a planned development permit together with a list of all property owners taken from the last equalized rolls within a three hundred foot radius of the property and other such information shown on the application form. Residential projects which do not require a public hearing need not provide the ownership list of property owners.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(A).)

Applications for a planned development permit shall be filed with the planning departmentwith a legal description of the parcel and authorization of the property owner for the filing of the application and a development plan consisting of the following:

A. A scaled drawing showing all property lines, computations for open space;

B. Existing and proposed building locations, parking areas, vehicular access, outdoor storage areas, recreation areas, walls, landscaped areas and planting screens, all adequately dimensioned, to determine compliance with the provisions of this zone;

C. General elevations or perspective drawings of all proposed buildings, walls and structures, and samples of colors and materials;

D. The plot plan shall show the topography of the lot, abutting streets, highways and freeways, topographic features located within one hundred feet of all lot lines and any additional data which may be required by the commission to determine compliance with the provisions of this zone.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(B).)

Each planned development permit shall include the submittal of a construction sequence for the land covered by the permit showing the order in which particular structures will be constructed, and, upon approval of the sequence, the applicant shall not deviate without written approval by the planning director.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(C).)

Prior to consideration of the plot plan by the planning commission, a development advisory committee meeting will be held, with notice being given to the applicant wherein the staff recommendation will be reviewed. The applicant will also receive a notice of the planning commission meeting including staff recommendation.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(D).)

A. When a completed application for a planned development permit is accepted by the community development department, a public hearing before the planning commission will be set following the development advisory committee meeting and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

B. Notice of the public hearing will be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.84.

C. At the public hearing, the planning commission will consider all aspects of the planned development permit requested as provided for under this code. In addition, the planning commission will consider the necessary findings under Section 19.32.290.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(E).)

(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(S), 5-25-2018)

The planning commission consideration, and/or city council in considering a request for a planned development permit, shall consider and determine that the following can be made or that the project may be conditioned to insure consistency with the required finding prior to approval of the request:

A. The project will not be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare;

B. The project has been designed to be compatible with the various uses and zones within the area it is proposed to be located;

C. The developer has demonstrated that his project includes various amenities to meet the general intent of the ordinance by taking advantage of modern site planning techniques;

D. That the project is necessary to make reasonable use of the property;

E. The permit includes conditions which in the opinion of the commission and/or city council are imposed to insure compatibility and/or to mitigate any adverse conditions involved with the use or intensity of development, both public and private;

F. That the project will provide an environment of stable, desirable character with adequate open space, light, air, pedestrian and vehicular circulation.

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(F).)

A. The planning commission in considering an application for a planned development permit may approve the request subject to conditions or may approve the application as submitted. The commission shall deny the application if appropriate findings cannot be made in support of the request.

B. Upon obtaining approval, the applicant has twelve months in which to initiate the construction. During the period of construction, the project must be diligently pursued. If for some reason the applicant is unable to proceed with construction during the twelve months following the date of approval by the planning commission and if an extension is not granted, then the permit will automatically expire. If there have been no changes in the proposed plot plan or adjacent areas, the planning director may grant additional twelve-month extensions to allow for the initiation of construction. The action of the planning director in approving or denying a time extension may be appealed to the planning commission.

C. Any permit hereintofore or hereafter granted may be revoked by the planning commission or city council after appropriate proceedings, provided herein, for any of the following causes:

1. That any term or condition of the permit has not been complied with;

2. That the property subject to the permit, or any portion thereof, is used or maintained in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation in effect at time of approval;

3. That the use for which the permit was granted has not been exercised for at least twelve consecutive months or has ceased to exist, or has been abandoned;

4. That the use for which the permit was granted has been so exercised as to be detrimental to the public health or safety, or as to constitute a nuisance.

D. After revocation of a permit, the property affected thereby shall be subject to the regulations of the applicable zone classification.

E. The failure of the planning commission or city council to revoke a permit whenever due cause exists or occurs does not constitute a waiver of such right with respect to any subsequent cause for revocation.

(Ord. 856 § 16, 1996; Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(G).)

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission Decision. Decisions of the planning commission approving, denying or conditionally approving an application for a planned development permit shall be final and conclusive on the tenth consecutive calendar day following the date of the planning commission's decision, unless an effective timely and complete appeal is filed or a city council review is ordered as provided in this section.

B. Form of Appeal. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, an appeal from a decision of the planning commission relating to a plan shall not be valid or effective for any purpose unless it meets all of the following requirements:

1. Each such appeal shall be in writing on a form provided by the director of planning and community development of the city ("director"), and shall identify the planning commission's action to which the appeal relates; and

2. Each such appeal shall be filed with the director prior to the planning commission decision to which the appeal relates becoming final, as provided in subsection A of this section; and

3. Each such appeal shall be accompanied by a processing fee in an amount set by the city council; and

4. Each such appeal is field by or on behalf of any of the following:

a. The owner of any real property located within the city, or

b. A person who lawfully occupies or is entitled to lawfully occupy any real property which is located within three hundred feet of the lot lines of the lot or lots which are the subject of the planned development permit, or

c. Any interested person.

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal shall be deemed complete nor effective for any purpose unless it complies with all of the provisions of this section.

D. Review by City Council. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section to the contrary, the city council, by majority vote of its total membership and at any time before a planning commission decision becomes final pursuant to subsection A of this section, may issue an order to review, de novo, a planning commission decision relating to a planned development permit ("order of review").

E. Stay of Proceedings. The timely filing of an effective appeal or the timely adoption by the city council of an order of review shall stay the decision of the planning commission to which the appeal or order of review relates, pending the city council action on the matter.

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal or the adoption of a timely order of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most convenient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and such other persons and entities in accordance with Section 19.84.030 of this code.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and place of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review, the city council shall conduct a de novo hearing on the matter, at which time all interested persons shall be allowed to present relevant reliable evidence to the city council. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be observed, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts which warrant the granting of the planned development permit.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk shall give written notice of the city council's decision to the appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who requests such notice. The city council's determination shall be final and conclusive subject only to judicial review.

(Ord. 856 § 17, 1996: Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(H).)

(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(T), 5-25-2018)

A. A certificate of occupancy shall be applied for any use of land or new buildings permitted in Section 19.32.030. The building department may issue the certificate after the planning commission approval and completion of the new buildings. A change in the use in an existing building may be approved by the planning director.

B. An application for a certificate of occupancy shall be accompanied by:

1. A description of the proposed industrial operation in sufficient detail to describe fully the nature and extent of the proposed use;

2. Plans or reports describing proposed treatment of noise, glare, air pollution and treatment and handling of hazardous gases, liquids or other material;

3. Plans or reports showing proposed treatment and disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, and hazardous wastes;

4. Description of any fuel proposed to be used, including engineering plans for the control of any smoke which may be generated;

5. Plans or reports describing the proposed storage of hazardous materials and containment of hazardous wastes;

6. Additional data which may be required by the department of planning and community development to ascertain conformance with the requirement of this zone.

C. Whenever appropriate and reasonable, and as a continued condition of occupancy, the Department of planning and Community Development may require the installation, maintenance, and operation by the applicant of continuous recording instruments which will ensure that any machines, devices, or instruments used to monitor or control noise, glare, emissions, smoke, hazardous gases, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, liquids, or other material are operating properly and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local law and permits. The acquisition, installation, maintenance, and operation of such re-cording instruments shall be at the sole expense of the applicant.

D. A change or changes in the use permitted by a certificate of occupancy shall occur only after the holder of such certificate has obtained an amendment thereto allowing such change or changes.

(Ord. 763 §§ 21—24, 1992; Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.6.)

A. A conditional use permit issued pursuant to Chapter 19.62 for a non-storefront, delivery only medicinal cannabis retailer must include, as conditions of approval, the operational standards set forth in this section. in addition, the conditional use permit must incorporate by reference an operations plan approved by the police chief, that implements not only the operations standards set forth in this section, but such additional conditions that the police chief finds reasonably necessary to implement the purpose of this title when considering the location and size of the proposed non-storefront, delivery only medicinal cannabis retailer.

B. Operations standards.

1. To operate, non-storefront, delivery only medicinal cannabis retailer must obtain and maintain both licensure from the California Department of Consumer Affairs and a city business license.

2. It is unlawful for alcohol or tobacco to be sold.

3. It is unlawful for cannabis or cannabis products to be publicly visible from the exterior of the property.

4. Each cannabis dispensary must provide the city manager, or designee, with the name and telephone number of an on-site employee or owner to whom emergency notice can be provided. The telephone number provided must be capable of accepting recorded voice messages in the event the contact person does not answer.

5. Uniformed security personnel must be employed to monitor all entrances and exits during all hours of operation. Every security guard employed by or provided by the dispensary must be currently licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and in possession of a valid "guard card." The number of such security personnel must be set forth in the operations plan.

6. Odor control devices and techniques must be incorporated to ensure that odors from cannabis and cannabis products are not detectable outside of the building or in any tenant space or area adjacent to the building.

7. All law enforcement personnel seeking admission to the premises for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the standards and regulations of this Code must be given unrestricted access to all areas of the premises at all times during hours of operation. Consent to such unrestricted access must be acknowledged by the permittee and included within the operations plan.

8. The premises must have a professionally installed, maintained, and monitored alarm system as approved through the operations plan.

9. All food products, food storage facilities, food-related utensils, equipment and materials must be approved, used, managed and handled in accordance with the provisions of the California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code Section 113700, et seq.). All food products must be protected from contamination at all times, and all food handlers must be clean, in good health, and free from communicable diseases. The Ventura County Department of Public Health may inspect the dispensary at any time during business hours to ensure compliance with state and local laws.

10. No delivery driver may carry more than two hundred dollars in cash while engaged in the service of delivering cannabis or cannabis products.

(Ord. No. 2014, § 6, 11-8-2023)

A. The following uses are expressly prohibited in the M-2 zone:

1. Drinking establishments.

2. General retail sales except as set forth under Section 19.32.030(E)(4) and Section 19.32.040 when approved under a conditional use permit.

3. Motels.

4. Multiple-family dwellings.

5. Restaurants.

6. Single-family dwelling except as provided in Section 19.32.030(C) and (E)(3).

(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.7.)

(Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-2014)