Chapter 15.40 — INDUSTRIAL ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS

(A) The Manufacturing Park (M-P) and Manufacturing, General (M-G) Zones are established to allow compatible industrial uses in proximity to each other while protecting the public health, safety and welfare through development standards and the site plan review process.

(B) The M-P Zone is intended for a wide range of light industrial activities, often based on a multiple-tenant type development. The M-G Zone is intended for more intensive industrial uses. In both zones, a particular focus is on minimizing impacts on any nearby residential use. (Ord. 2982, passed - -2001; Ord. 3066, passed - -2005)

(A) Use of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

(1) (a) The North American Industry Classifi-cation System (herein referred to in this chapter as NAICS) shall be used as the method of classifying and defining permitted industrial uses within the M-P and M-G Zones. Any subsequent amendment to the NAICS may also be used by the city.

(b) A copy of the NAICS shall be available for review in the office of the Development Services Department.

(2) An applicant for a proposed use within an industrial zone classification may be required to provide necessary information, as determined by the Director of Development Services, to determine the appropriate NAICS for the proposed use.

(3) The determination of the proper NAICS classification for any proposed use shall be made by the Director of Development Services, subject to appeal as provided in Chapter 15.76 of this title.

• (B) Permitted uses.

• (1) The permitted uses in the M-P or M-G zones are indicated in Table 15.40.020(A).

• (a) Classified uses are listed according to NAICS classification.

1. A three-digit to a six-digit number, corresponding to the NAICS classification, represents a listing of a classified use.

2. Where a three-digit or four-digit number is listed, all classified uses beginning with the same digits shall be included, unless specifically excluded.

• (b) Non-classified uses are those not listed by the NAICS.

(2) For the industrial zones, a use denoted with an “X” is permitted outright, while a use denoted with “CUP” requires the approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 15.70 of this title.

• (C) Permitted accessory uses. The following accessory uses are permitted only where they are integrated with and clearly incidental to a

primary permitted industrial use. Except as otherwise provided, all such accessory uses shall be conducted wholly within a building:

• (1) Employee cafeterias or coffee shops, which may have seating areas outside;

• (2) Exhibition of products produced on the premises or available for wholesale distribution;

• (3) Retail distribution of products, provided that it is not the primary retail outlet for said products;

• (4) Employee recreational facilities, which may be located and conducted outside;

• (5) Administrative and business offices or facilities; and

• (6) Medical clinics and auditoriums for employees.

(D) Outdoor storage. The outdoor storage of material products, supplies and containers shall be permitted in all areas within which a building may be constructed and certain additional setback areas designated in § 15.40.040(D)(3) of this chapter, provided such storage is screened from adjacent properties and from streets. Such screening shall consist of view-obscuring landscaping, building wall, fence or any combination thereof. Outdoor storage shall not be visible from the public rights-of-way.

ted in all areas within which a building may be constructed and certain additional setback areas designated in § 15.40.040(D)(3) of this chapter, provided such storage is screened from adjacent properties and from streets. Such screening shall consist of view-obscuring landscaping, building wall, fence or any combination thereof. Outdoor storage shall not be visible from the public rights-of-way.

Notes to Table:

(Ord. 2982, passed - -2001; Ord. 3022, passed - -2002; Ord. 3066, passed - -2005; Ord. 3111, passed - -2008; Ord. 3144, passed - -2010; Ord. 3189, passed - -2013; Ord. 3222, passed - -2015; Ord. 3227, passed - -2016; Ord. 3252, passed - -2017)

Proposed construction in any industrial zone classification is subject to a review as a site plan pursuant to Chapter 15.47 of this title. Should the property be within a Community Improvement District, the new construction is subject to a review as a development project pursuant to Chapter 15.46 of this title.

(Ord. 2982, passed - -2001; Ord. 3066, passed - -2005)

The following development standards apply to the M-P and M-G Zones.

• (A) General.

• (1) When a building is proposed over two or more lots, the lots shall be combined as prescribed in Title 16 of this code.

• (2) The exterior design of a building, including paint colors, shall be compatible with surrounding architecture.

• (3) Rooftop equipment shall be screened from public view so as not to be visible from the public right-of-way.

• (4) All landscaping and irrigation systems and plans shall conform to § 15.56.140 of this title.

(B) Minimum lot area.

• (1) The minimum required area for each lot of a proposed subdivision of property shall be that area for the property as designated on the official zoning map.

• (2) Where no minimum lot area is designated on the zoning map, no minimum lot area exists.

(C) Permitted building height.

• (1) The maximum height of any building with an industrial zone classification shall be 45 feet.

(2) On any site with a common boundary line with a property having a residential zone classification, a proposed structure that exceeds a height of ten feet, as measured from the existing grade of the property with the residential zone, shall set back one foot from such boundary line for each foot that the structure exceeds a height of ten feet. The minimum required setback shall be ten feet.

(3) A site in close proximity to the Municipal Airport shall conform to regulations and restrictions imposed by the city’s Airport Environs Land Use Plan, as described in § 15.56.050.

(D) Setback requirements.

• (1) The minimum required setback for proposed new construction is listed in Table 15.40.040(A).

• (2) Where a lot abuts an alley, the minimum setback on such lot shall be five feet from the property line of the alley. Said setback shall not be used for any structure, wall or storage, but shall be reserved solely for landscaping or vehicular access.

(3) Where a lot shares a common boundary with property having a Public Land (P-L) Zone or with a property with a residential zone classification, there shall be a minimum required setback on such parcel of ten feet from the common property line. Along this property line there shall be planted and maintained a view-obscuring hedge or belt of evergreens, shrubs or other planting at least ten feet in width and at least six feet high, extending to a point 15 feet from any street line. Until such plantings reach a height of six feet, a view-obscuring fence shall be provided along the common property line. The remainder of the setback area, less any required landscaping on street frontages, may be used for parking, storage or other authorized outdoor uses.

or other planting at least ten feet in width and at least six feet high, extending to a point 15 feet from any street line. Until such plantings reach a height of six feet, a view-obscuring fence shall be provided along the common property line. The remainder of the setback area, less any required landscaping on street frontages, may be used for parking, storage or other authorized outdoor uses.

(E) Fences and walls. The height of walls, fences, hedges or guardrails on property with an industrial zone classification shall be in accordance with Table 15.40.040(B).

• (F) Landscape requirements.

• (1) All street setbacks shall be landscaped except for pedestrian and vehicular accessways, parking areas or other non-irrigated areas designed for non-development (e.g., existing native vegetation).

• (2) All open parking areas (e.g., non-structured) shall be landscaped such that:

• (a) Planters with a total landscaped area equaling a minimum of 25 square feet per parking space, or 8% of the square footage of the open parking area, whichever is greater, shall be provided and distributed throughout the open parking area; and

• (b) Trees with a total shaded area (e.g., the area under the tree canopy or dripline 15 years after installation) equaling a minimum of

• 50% of the square footage of the open parking area shall be provided and distributed throughout the open parking area.

• (3) Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided for landscaped areas pursuant to Chapter 15.50 for the following:

• (a) Installation of new landscaped areas;

• (b) Rehabilitation of existing landscaped areas where affected landscaped area is equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet;

• (c) Installation of a new landscape area or areas less than 2,500 square feet in aggregate may opt to comply instead with the prescriptive measures contained in Chapter 15.50, Appendix A; or

(d) New or rehabilitated projects using treated or untreated graywater or rainwater captured on-site, any lot or parcels within the project that has less than 2,500 square feet of landscape area and meets the lot or parcel’s landscape water requirement (estimated total water use) entirely with the treated or untreated graywater or through stored rainwater captured on-site is subject only to Chapter 15.50, Appendix A.

• (Ord. 2982, passed - -2001; Ord. 3066, passed - -2005; Ord. 3134, passed - -2009; Ord. 3226, passed - -2016; Ord. 3232, passed - -2016)

(A) Required parking.

(1) A use other than those specified in Table 15.40.050(A) shall meet the parking requirements as specified elsewhere in this title.

(2) In any industrial zone classification every building hereinafter erected, reconstructed or structurally altered shall be provided with permanently maintained, on-site automobile parking as required by this chapter. Such parking facilities shall be made permanently available and maintained for said parking purposes.

(3) Parking for persons with disabilities shall be provided in accordance with Title 24 of the State Building Code, including 24 C.C.R. Part 2, Chapter 11B, Division 4, §§ 11B-502.2 et seq., and shall count towards the provision of required parking.

(B) Stall size.

• (1) Standard parking spaces shall have a minimum length of 19 feet and a width of eight and one-half feet.

• (2) (a) Compact parking spaces are permitted for employees only. This type of space shall be limited to a maximum of 30% of the required parking spaces for the industrial use, with a size no smaller than 16 feet in length, by eight feet in width.

• (b) Compact spaces shall be clearly marked as “Compact - Employees Only” or similar wording.

• (3) Any parking space adjacent to a wall, whether standard or compact, shall have a minimum width of nine feet.

(4) At least 20% of the required parking shall be provided and clearly marked as “visitor” parking, with a no space smaller than 19 feet in length by nine feet in width.

(C) Location of parking.

• (1) All required on-site parking spaces shall be located on the same lot or building site, except that such required spaces may be permitted at other locations when and as authorized by a conditional use permit.

• (2) Parking shall not be located within any setback area.

• (3) Required parking spaces may overhang two feet over landscaped areas and walkways, other than street rights-of-way, provided the total depth of any such landscaped area or walkway is at least six feet.

• (4) All required parking spaces shall have separate access to a public street or alley.

(5) Where it can be shown that the parking required under this section will substantially exceed the actual peak parking demand, such excess parking may be provided as permanent groundcover landscaping, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.

(6) Mechanical and automated parking devices may be used in any industrial zone classifi- cation, provided they are not visible from the street or from adjacent properties, subject to the approval of a site plan application pursuant to § 15.47.025 of this title.

(D) Mixed-use occupancies and joint use of parking.

(1) The total on-street parking spaces required on any property when more than one class of use is proposed for either the same property or within the same occupancy, shall be equal to the sum of the spaces required for each of such separate classes of use.

(2) A minor exception may be granted to reduce the required parking for mixed-use occupancies (i.e., a joint use of parking), based upon the submission of a shared parking analysis as defined in Chapter 15.04 and enforceable documents guaranteeing that the uses will be operating during mutually exclusive hours, and upon such other circumstances or criteria as the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission, on appeal, may require.

• (E) Carpool/vanpool parking.

(1) A minimum of 10% of employee parking spaces (as determined in accordance with § 15.40.050(C)(2) of this chapter) shall be reserved (through signage or other means) for the exclusive use of carpools and vanpools. The spaces shall be located as close as practical to the entrance(s) of the use they are intended to serve.

(2) The total number of employee parking spaces shall be either 90% of the total required parking spaces for the use, or may be provided by the applicant, subject to the approval of the Director of Development Services.

(3) For those developments that must comply with § 15.40.070 of this chapter, there may be a reduction in the number of required vanpool/carpool parking spaces to a maximum of 30% of what would otherwise be required under § 15.40.050(C)(2) of this chapter, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 2982, passed - -2001; Ord. 3022, passed - -2002; Ord. 3066, passed - -2005; Ord. 3131, passed - -2009; Ord. 3232, passed - -2016; Ord. 3254, passed - -2018)

(A) Access.

(1) All required parking spaces shall have access to a public street or alley.

(2) An adequate driveway “throat” shall be provided from the public street, unencumbered by parking spaces, turnaround areas or control gates, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works.

(B) Driveway and drive aisle standards.

(1) One-way and two-way driveways and drive aisles shall have minimum width in accordance with Tables 15.40.060(A) and (B) and Figures 17 and 18.

(2) Driveways and/or turnaround aisles serving ten or more parking spaces shall not be dead-ended unless a turnaround or back-up area is provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services. Figure 16 represents the preferred layout for a turnaround area.

(3) Turnaround aisles shall be designed in accordance with Tables 15.40.060(A) and (B) and Figures 17 and 18, or as otherwise required by the Director of Development Services.

Table 15.40.060(A)

Parking and Drive Aisle Minimum Design Standards for

Table 15.40.060(B)

Table 15.40.060(B)

Parking and Drive Aisle Minimum Design Standards for Two-Way Drive Aisles

(C) Loading docks. Load docks and truck-maneuvering space shall not encroach upon mandatory landscaped areas or upon other required parking spaces and shall be screened from public view.

(Ord. 2982, passed - -2001; Ord. 3066, passed - -2005)

(A) Applicability.

(1) This section shall apply to all new industrial/ manufacturing development or major expansion of existing industrial/manufacturing development that is estimated to employ 100 or more persons as determined by the methodology in division (A)(2) below.

(2) For purposes of determining whether a new development is subject to this section, the total employment figure will be determined as follows:

(a) An employment projection developed by the applicant, subject to approval by the Director of Development Services.

(b) An employment projection using a standard 525 gross square feet per employee as a factor.

(c) The employment projection for a development of mixed or multiple uses shall be calculated on a case-by-case basis, based upon the proportion of development devoted to each type of use.

(B) Facility standards.

(1) A minimum of 10% of employee parking spaces (as calculated in accordance with § 15.40.050(C)(2) of this chapter) located as close as is practical to the entrance(s) of the use they are intended to serve, shall be reserved and adequately signed for use by carpool and vanpool vehicles.

(2) Secure, adequate and convenient storage shall be provided for bicycles.

(3) Bus bays, bus stops and bus shelters shall be provided where appropriate.

(4) A commuter information area or multiple areas shall be provided within or near each building; the information area(s) shall be centrally located and accessible to all employees and tenants. The information shall include, but not be limited to, current maps, routes and schedules for public transit.

(5) A shower and locker room facility for employees of each sex shall be provided in each building of 100,000 or more gross square feet. Any development exceeding 100,000 gross square feet, but that does not contain any single building of 100,000 gross square feet, shall provide shower and locker room facilities unless a finding is made that the provision of such facilities is not practical or efficient.

(6) Sidewalks or other paved pathways following direct and safe routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to each building in the development shall be provided.

(C) Monitoring. Periodic monitoring of the development may occur to ensure full and continued implementation of the facility standards, as described in division (B) above.

(Ord. 2982, passed - -2001; Ord. 3066, passed - -2005)

To minimize environmental pollution by industrial or other activities the following standards are prescribed for any activity carried on in an industrial zone classification.

(A) Noise control. Sound related to industrial or manufacturing processes, excluding traffic noise, shall comply with Chapter 15.90 of this title.

(B) Smoke, dust, fumes and contaminants. Industrial or manufacturing processes out of which evolve smoke, dust, fumes, particulate matter, contaminants and specific contaminants, shall comply with the latest rules and regulations of the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

(C) Odors. Odors from gases or other odorous matter shall not be in such quantities as to be offensive beyond the property line of the parcel from which said odors emanate.

(D) Hazardous materials.

(1) Hazardous materials shall not be emitted into the air or ground that can cause damage to health, to animals or vegetation, or other forms of property or that can cause any excessive staining beyond the property line of the lot on which the use is located. (2) A permit shall be obtained for storage of hazardous materials from the City Fire Department.

(E) Vibration. Vibration from any machine, operation or process that can cause noticeable displacement as measured at the property line of the parcel on which the use is located shall be prohibited. (F) Glare. All on-site lighting devices shall be designed so as to limit glare/spillover onto adjacent property with a residential zone classification.

(Ord. 2982, passed - -2001; Ord. 3066, passed - -2005)