Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.18 — INSTITUTIONAL ZONE

City of Industry Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · City of Industry

§ 17.18.010. Intent and purpose.

It is the intent and purpose of the institutional zone to:

  • A. Establish areas for public or quasi-public uses;

  • B. Provide greater certainty about the future use and development of properties zoned institutional; and

  • C. Ensure orderly planning and review procedures that will result in quality institutional developments.

  • (Ord. 774 § 3, 2012; Ord. 787 § 4, 2015)

§ 17.18.020. Institutional zone established.

The institutional zone is hereby established to provide areas for public or quasi-public uses within the city and is applicable to such public property as may be owned, maintained, or used by the city, county, a school district, or other governmental entities as well as publicly-owned properties that are leased to nonpublic entities.

(Ord. 774 § 3, 2012; Ord. 787 § 4, 2015)

§ 17.18.030. Uses permitted.

  • A. Property zoned institutional may be used for the following uses subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.48 of this code:

    1. Public schools;

    2. Government institutions and facilities such as civic centers, post offices, fire stations, law enforcement facilities, and libraries;

    3. Museums and historic preservation;

    4. Private office and financial uses and nonprofit organizations that lease or utilize property owned, maintained, or used by the city, county, a school district, or other governmental entity;

    5. Public transportation facilities such as train stations, public parking lots, and park-and-ride lots;

    6. Hospitals, nursing homes, comprehensive subacute and skilled nursing care, and long-term residential care; and

    7. Licensed residential care facilities serving seven or more clients.

  • B. The following uses are permitted to remain in their existing locations on properties zoned institutional; provided, however, that because of their nature these uses are not permitted to be moved or newly established on other properties zoned institutional unless such property is completely surrounded by similar uses as that proposed or by industrial uses:

    1. Quasi-public facilities such as public utility facilities, power generation facilities, and electrical substations.

  • C. The following uses are permitted with approval of any necessary development permits for new construction as described in Section 17.36.020 (Development Plan-Long Form or Short-Form application as appropriate):

  1. Emergency homeless shelter per Section 17.18.050 . (Ord. 774 § 3, 2012; Ord. 787 § 4, 2015)

§ 17.18.040. Development standards.

Approval of a development plan is required for new or expanded structures on properties in the institutional zone pursuant to Chapter 17.36 , Design Review. Development is subject to the following standards:

Standards
Lot
Minimum parcel size • None.
Minimum parcel frontage • None.
Building Envelope
Maximum building square
footage		 • None.
Front setbacks • 30 feet from front of curb of any street or highway, whether
improved or not, to any habitable structure.
Rear and side setbacks • None.
Maximum height • 70 feet.
• Radio towers, utility substations, electricity generating facilities, and
other similar structures without habitable foor area may exceed
maximum height as determined by city council during the
development plan long-form application review.

Standards

Parking, Loading, and Access

Standards Standards
Parking, Loading, and Access
Parking • Uses with public visitation or offce use: 1 parking space per 250 sf
of foor area devoted to public or offce use.
• Uses with no public visitation: 1 parking space per 500 sf of
habitable foor area devoted to employee or offce use.
• Transportation and parking lots: no minimum parking requirements.
Parking, drive isles, and
driveways		 • Minimum parking stall size: 9′ x 19′.
• Compact parking spaces (minimum stall size of 8′ x 16′) up to 30%
of required parking.
• Minimum driveway and parking-aisle width: 26 feet.
• Only 90° parking allowed.
• Driveways must be located in such a manner that: (1) there is an
unobstructed view of the street and oncoming traffc; and (2) it does
not create a hazard for vehicles entering or exiting a site.
Truck loading and
maneuvering		 • Located at the rear when possible. If located on front or side, the
loading dock should be screened from unobstructed public view with
permanent landscaping, masonry wall(s), or other suitable methods
as approved by the planning director.
• 100 feet of unobstructed clearance behind loading docks.
• All
truck
maneuvering,
stacking,
and
queuing
must
be
accommodated on-site.
Grounds
Landscaping • Minimum landscape area:
Lots up to 150,000 sf: 12% of lot area.
Lots 150,001 sf to 250,000 sf: 11% of lot area or 18,000 sf
whichever is greater.
Lots 250,001 sf to 350,000 sf: 10% of lot area or 27,500 sf
whichever is greater.
Lots 350,001 sf to 450,000 sf: 9% of lot area or 35,000 sf whichever
is greater.
Lots greater than 450,001 sf: 8% of lot area or 40,500 sf whichever
is greater.
• The required landscape area must be concentrated along the public
street(s) to the greatest extent possible.
• Landscaping must be designed to comply with the city's water
effcient landscape regulations, Chapter13.18, and with the city's
water effcient landscape guidelines.
Walls • In front setback: 42 inches maximum height if a solid wall and 8 feet
maximum height if wrought-iron or combination decorative masonry
and wrought-iron.
• A maximum 8-foot tall solid wall may be permitted in the front
setback to screen utility facilities, power generation facilities, and
electrical substations only if: (1) adequate landscaping is provided
between the wall and the street to soften the wall (e.g., vines, trees,
tall bushes); and (2) the wall is designed to eliminate a long,
monotonous, unbroken plain (e.g., off-sets, pilasters); or (3)
decorative wall elements are provided (e.g., split face block, bricks,
public art).
• A maximum 6-foot tall chain link fence may be permitted in the front
setback only if the site is located so that it is not clearly visible to the
public (e.g., at end of a cul-de-sac surrounded by industrial uses).
• Side and rear property lines: 10-foot tall maximum height.
Standards
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• All screen walls shall be constructed of masonry, concrete or other
similar materials. Chain link is not permitted as a screen wall.
• The design and materials used in the construction of fences and
walls shall be compatible with the architecture of the buildings on the
site and surrounding properties.
• Exterior wall surfaces shall at all times be kept free from graffti or
any other marks of vandalism.
Trash and recycling bin
enclosures		 • 1 trash bin and 1 recycling bin enclosure required per building or as
required by trash provider.
• Each enclosure must be a minimum of 10′ x 8′ area with 6-foot tall
walls, self-latching gate, and constructed of same materials as the
main structure or masonry block.
Miscellaneous
Outside storage • Outside storage will not be permitted unless screened from view
from public streets and adjacent property by a masonry screen wall or
structure.
• Outdoor storage is prohibited within setback areas.
Mechanical equipment • With the exception of public utility facilities, power generation
facilities, and electrical substations, all mechanical equipment
(including roof-mounted equipment) shall be screened from public
view by screening that complements in color, materials, and style, the
main structure. The planning director may approve exceptions for
historical structures.
Grading and drainage • All site grading and drainage plans shall be approved by the city
engineer.
• Surface drainage must not result in surface fow onto any adjacent
parcel.
• Sharing surface drainage gutters among adjacent parcels is not
permitted; however, underground storm drains along common
property lines serving more than one parcel of land may be permitted.
• Each parcel shall provide for the collection and discharge of surface
runoff to an improved street, storm drain, or established watercourse
independently of adjacent parcels.
Congestion management
program		 • Chapter17.68, Congestion Management Program.
Use permit • Any change of occupants will be required to obtain a use permit per
Chapter17.44, Use Permit.
Signs • Chapter15.32, Sign Regulations.
Recycling facilities • Chapter17.52, Recycling Facilities.
Special events and
banners		 • Section17.44.050, Special events, and approval of a special
event/temporary banner permit.

Notes: sf = square feet

(Ord. 774 § 3, 2012; Ord. 787 § 4, 2015)

§ 17.18.050. Emergency homeless shelters.

In addition to the development standards noted in Section 17.18.040 , emergency homeless shelters must comply with the following standards:

  • A. No person may reside at an emergency homeless shelter for a period longer than six months in a three-hundred-sixty-five-day period.

  • B. The facility may not contain more than five beds or serve more than five homeless persons at any one time.

  • C. A management and security plan must be submitted to the planning director for review and approval along with the application.

  • D. The following must be provided in each emergency homeless shelter:

    1. Adequate external lighting for security purposes. The lighting must be stationary, directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, and positioned to maximize security at entries, parking areas, and common areas.

    2. On-site client intake and waiting area in a location not adjacent to the public right-of-way, fully screened from public view, and a minimum area of five square feet per bed.

    3. On-site parking must be provided at the ratio of one space per staff member, plus one space for every six beds.

  • (Ord. 787 § 4, 2015; Ord. 830, 4/25/2024)