Article 5 — Industrial Districts — Costa Mesa Zoning Code

§ 13-52. Purpose. ¶

The purpose of this article is to achieve the following:

(a) Preserve and enhance the environmental aesthetics and quality for those who live and work in the community.
(b) Ensure the long term productivity and viability of the community's diversified economic base by maintaining developments of light industry, manufacturing, research and development and office uses.
(c) Provide levels of public improvements and services necessary to support the existing level of business activity, and allow for the expansion of business opportunities in the future at a level no greater than can be supported by the infrastructure.
(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

§ 13-53. Development standards. ¶

Table 13-53 identifies development standards in the industrial zones. See also Article 9, General Site Improvement Standards, of this chapter for additional requirements.

	TABLE 13-53 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD	MG	MP
Minimum Lot Area	10,000 square feet	30,000 square feet
Minimum Lot Area for newly subdivided lots	10,000 square feet	30,000 square feet
Minimum Lot Width for newly subdivided lots	120 feet Note: All newly subdivided lots shall have frontage on a dedicated street equal to, or in excess of, the required minimum lot width.
Maximum Floor Area Ratio	Refer to Chapter V, Article 8 FLOOR AREA RATIOS.
Maximum Building/Structure Height	2 stories/30 feet	3 stories/45 feet
SETBACKS FOR MAIN BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES (Minimum distances given, unless otherwise noted. All setbacks are measured from the ultimate property line shown on the master plan of highways.)
Front	Interior lot: 10 feet Corner lot: 15 feet Exception: If the property is adjacent to a residential zone on either side, the front setback is 20 feet.	All lots: 20 feet
Side	Interior lot: 0 feet Corner lot: 15 feet on the street side Exception: If the side property line is adjacent to a residential zone, all buildings shall maintain a side setback from the residential property line of 2 times the building height at all locations.	Interior lot: 10 feet Corner lot: 20 feet on the street side Exception: If the side property line is adjacent to a residential zone, all buildings shall maintain a side setback from the residential property line of 2 times the building height at all locations.
Rear (Interior)	All lots: 0 feet Exception: If the rear property line is adjacent to rear setback from the residential property line of	a residential zone, all buildings shall maintain a 2 times the building height at all locations.
Rear abutting a public street	10 feet	20 feet
PROJECTIONS (Maximum depth of projections	given)
Roof or Eaves overhang; Awning	2 feet 6 inches into required side setback. 5 feet into required front or rear setback.
Open, unenclosed Stairways	2 feet 6 inches into required setback area.
PARKING (See Chapter VI)
LANDSCAPING (See Chapter VII)
SIGNS (See Chapter VIII)
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Planned Signing Program	Not required.
	TABLE 13-53 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARD	MG	MP
Uses Underroof	All uses shall be conducted underroof except as may be permitted by a minor conditional use permit or as permitted elsewhere in this Zoning Code. Exception: Sidewalk and parking lot sales may be allowed on the basis of a maximum of 4 sales per fscal year with a maximum length of 3 days per sale and subject to obtaining a business permit.
Outdoor Storage (incidental to main use)	Permitted when: Storage does not interfere with required parking or vehicular access; storage is not in required setback area abutting a public right-of-way; storage does not decrease required landscaping; storage is completely screened from view from street or adjacent properties; storage complies with all applicable codes and regulations including, but not limited to, the Uniform Fire Code. Storage not meeting these criteria requires approval of a minor conditional use permit. Shipping containers that comply with setback requirements for structures, foor area ratio standards, parking requirements, are placed on a permanent foundation, and used for storage purposes only, may be permitted with a building permit.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 98-5, § 13, 3-2-98; Ord. No. 02-4, § 1f, 3-18-02; Ord. No. 02-9, § 1e, 7-1-02; Ord. No. 21-20, § 1, 12-7-21)

§ 13-54. Additional property development standards for the industrial districts. ¶

(a) Incidental retail sales. Incidental retail sales may be allowed in conjunction with an industrial use provided that the retail sales floor area does not exceed 20% of the gross floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, and the retail products are related to the primary industrial use. Incidental retail sales that do not meet the floor area limitation shall be subject to review and approval of a minor conditional use permit.
(b) Service and repair of motor vehicles and boats. The service and repair operations shall be subject to the following:
- (1) All operations shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
- (2) All areas or structures in which such operations are conducted shall be so located or treated as to prevent annoyance or a detriment to any other existing on-site uses and surrounding properties.
- (3) All activities shall be confined to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. when located within 200 feet of residentially zoned property measured from lot line to lot line.
- (4) No damaged or inoperable boats or vehicles shall be stored for purposes other than repair.
(c) Other requirements.
- (1) The maximum building area shall not exceed the floor area ratios established in the general plan for the applicable general plan land use designation as described further in Article 8, Floor Area Ratios, of this chapter.
- (2) Additional conditions or special requirements may be reasonably applied by other city departments to ensure that the proposed development is compatible and harmonious with existing development in the vicinity and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. If such conditions are applied, the conditions must be fulfilled or a security posted to ensure completion of the conditions to the satisfaction of the appropriate department prior to final occupancy.
(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 02-4, § 1g, 3-18-02; Ord. No. 06-2, § 1b., 2-7-06)