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Chapter 18.03 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 18.40

Grand Terrace Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Grand Terrace

18.40.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of the M2 district is to provide for the development of medium manufacturing and industrial uses. The regulations of this district are intended to allow various manufacturing and industrial uses which

operate free of overly excessive noise, dust, odor or other nuisances and can be made compatible to other (nonindustrial) districts.

(Ord. No. 359, § 11, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

18.40.020 - Permitted uses.

Permitted uses in the M2 district are listed under Table 18.27.010 Nonresidential Use Regulations.

(Ord. No. 359, § 11, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

18.40.030 - Conditionally permitted uses.

Uses permitted in the M2 district with a conditional use permit are listed under Table 18.27.010 Nonresidential Use Regulations.

(Ord. No. 359, § 11, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 329, § 5, 1-28-2020; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

18.40.040 - Prohibited uses.

Uses that include the storage of hazardous and/or flammable material is prohibited. Such uses include, but are not limited, to pallet yard, and other wood products, and tire storage.

(Ord. No. 359, § 11, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

18.40.050 - Site development standards.

Site development standards in the M2 district are as follows:

Site development standards in the M2 district are as follows:
Development Issue Standard
Lot Area
(Minimum square feet)
20,000
Lot Width
(Minimum linear feet)
70
Lot Depth
(Minimum linear feet)
100
Street Frontage (Minimum linear feet) 70
Setbacks
(Minimum linear feet)
front yard 25, with 10' landscape setback
rear yard (except when adjacent to a lot in an R District, then 25 feet,
with 10 foot landscape
setback)
0
side yard (except when adjacent to a lot in an
R district, then 25 feet, with 10 foot landscape setback)
0
street side yard 15, with 5' landscape setback
Height
(Minimum linear feet)
35
Lot Coverage
(Maximum percent, less the required parking, setbacks, and
landscaping)
100

(Ord. No. 359, § 11, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 329, § 5, 1-28-2020; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

18.40.060 - Storage and trash facilities.

A.

Permitted outdoor storage shall be set back 25 feet when adjacent to residential properties.

B.

When permissible outdoor storage is utilized, such storage shall be visually screened from all adjacent

building sites, public view, and public streets and alleys by a solid decorative masonry wall of a height sufficient to screen all materials stored outdoors, but not less than six feet in height, or by a building.

C.

The screening herein required shall be established at or before the time any area is used for outdoor storage.

D.

Where topographical conditions or existing structures are such that strict compliance with the requirements of this Section would not be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Section, the Planning Commission may waive compliance with all or part of such requirements.

E.

Trash enclosures shall be required. Trash enclosures shall be screened by a six-foot-high decorative block wall. The enclosure shall follow current California Building Code accessibility requirements, as amended from time to time. A drain shall be installed and connected directly into the City's wastewater system, with approval from the City's Engineer. The storage and trash enclosure shall contain lockable front facing decorative metal doors and a side door, and a decorative metal roof or cover with screening to prevent illegal dumping. All decorative material shall be compliant with the City's objective design standards.

(Ord. No. 359, § 11, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 352, § 6, 3-26-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

18.40.070 - Off-street parking.

The provisions of Chapter 18.60 shall apply in determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use located in the M2 district.

(Ord. No. 359, § 11, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

18.40.080 - Signs.

The provisions of Chapter 18.80 shall apply to all signs in the M2 district.

(Ord. No. 359, § 11, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

18.40.090 - Site and architectural review.

The provisions of Chapter 18.63 for site and architectural review shall apply in the M2 district.

(Ord. No. 359, § 11, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

18.40.100 - Commercial modular units.

The provisions of Chapter 18.66 for commercial modular units shall apply in the M2 district.

(Ord. No. 359, § 11, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

Chapter 18.43 - PUB PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT

18.43.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of the PUB district is to provide for the development of public facilities for public service uses such as government offices and services, public parks and school facilities.

(Ord. No. 359, § 12, 8-13-2024; Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

18.43.020 - Permitted uses.

Permitted uses in the PUB district are listed under Table 18.27.010 Nonresidential Use Regulations.

(Ord. No. 359, § 12, 8-13-2024; Ord. 126 § 2, Exh. A(part), 1990)

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