Chapter 13-9 — Industrial District

Sec. 13-9.100 Specific Purposes. ¶

In addition to the general purposes listed in Section 13-5.100, the specific purposes of the industrial district are to:

A. Reserve appropriately located areas for heavy and light industrial uses consistent with the General Plan and the character of Hercules.

B. Provide an opportunity for industrial uses to concentrate for the efficiency of larger industries and to allow for buffers from sensitive residential and public uses in a manner that does not expose residents to significant environmental risk.

C. Strengthen the City’s economic base and provide for economic diversity, employment and an adequate daytime population within the City.

D. Allow for new light industrial uses related to evolving technologies, research and development, communications, and information processing.

The additional purposes of the industrial zoning district are:

A. I Industrial. To permit a limited range of heavy industry that is associated with historic heavy industrial uses with the City and to permit a variety of light industrial uses with emphasis on encouraging uses and facilities related to the development, production, and support of evolving technologies. New industrial development is typically to be 1 to 2 stories in height, with a FAR of 0.30 to 0.50 (typical FAR of 0.40). [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 9.100.]

Sec. 13-9.200 Review of Plans and General Conditions. ¶

Plans for all new and expanded development and uses shall be submitted to the Community Development Director as per Section 13-40.300. The following general conditions shall apply to all areas designated for industrial use within this Chapter.

All new, expanded and relocated industrial development shall apply for an administrative or conditional use permit, and shall be subject to Chapter 13-42, Design Review.
Industrial projects of 10 acres or more shall require a planned development plan as per Chapter 13-48. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 9.200.]

Sec. 13-9.300 Performance Standards. ¶

The standard performance standards for development specified in Chapter 13-31 shall be met. In addition, the following specific performance standards shall be met:

The planning and development of industrial areas shall minimize the effects on existing residential areas.
New industrial uses that may reasonably be expected to generate substantial odor, dust, noise, vibration, water quality, air quality, public safety, or toxic and hazardous material impacts are prohibited. Existing heavy industrial uses that generate such impacts shall be required to reduce impact levels as a condition for expansion, relocation or change of use.
A hazardous materials management plan to regulate use of hazardous materials within the facility and to provide for the storage and disposal of small amounts of hazardous wastes that may be generated is to be prepared and submitted as part of the use permit application. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 9.300.]

Sec. 13-9.400 Land Use Regulations. ¶

All new and expanded development and uses that are allowed in the industrial zoning district are identified in Table 13-9.1. These uses may be permitted in the industrial zoning district subject to compliance with Chapter 13-49 and approval by the Community Development Director. The industrial use classifications use very general categories which may allow a wide variety of heavy, light, and R&D industrial uses subject to

the ability to meet industrial and citywide performance standards. Use permits, administrative or conditional, are required for all new and expanded industrial development. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 9.400.]

Sec. 13-9.500 Property Development Regulations. ¶

The property development regulations presented in Table 13-9.2 establish basic site and design requirements for the industrial zoning district. All regulation standards are minimum amounts unless otherwise stated.

Table 13-9.1 Land Use Regulations: Industrial District

		I
Industrial Uses
Business Industrial Services	A
Heavy Manufacturing	C
Light Manufacturing	A
Refneries	C
Research and Development	C
Warehouses, Distribution and Storage Facilities	A
Commercial Uses
Retail Sales
Auto, Mobile Home, and Parts Sales	C

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Auto Fuel, Service and Mini-Marts	C
Building Material Sales	C
Equipment Sales and Rentals	C
On-site Sale of Manufactured Product	A
Restaurants and Delicatessens	C
Services and Ofces
Ambulance and Emergency Services	A
Storage and Mini Storage	C
Vehicle Repair, and Maintenance	A
Vehicle Body Shops and Painting	C
Residential Uses
Caretaker and Employee Units	A
Public and Quasi-Public Uses

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Daycare Facilities (for employees and visitors)	C
Government Ofces	C
Park and Recreation Facilities	A
Public Safety Facilities	A
Urgent Medical Care	C
Utility Facilities	C
Accessory Uses and Structures	A(1)
Key to Land Use Regulations
A Administrative Use Permit Required
C Conditional Use Permit Required
(1)Facility or use is directly related to the primary use of site.

Table 13-9.2 Property Development Regulations: Industrial District

I See Also

		I
Site Area (sf)		20,000
Density (FAR)
	Range	0.30 to 0.50
	Typical	0.40
Lot Size (sq ft)		20,000
Lot Frontage (ft)		100
Lot Depth (ft)		100
Setbacks(1)
	Front (ft)	25(2)
	Rear (ft)	20(2)
	Side (ft)	20(2)
	Corner Side (ft)	25(2)
Maximum Site Coverage		50%
Landscaping Minimum		10%
Building Height		35 feet

		See Also
Parking		Chapter 13- 32
Signage		Chapter 13- 34
Key to	Land Use Regulations
(1)	Minimum setbacks unless lesser setbacks are approved as part of a planned development plan.
(2)	Minimum setbacks shall be 50 feet front, 100 feet side, 100 feet rear, and 20 feet for parking areas when adjacent to existing residences or residentially zoned area.

[Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 9.500.]

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