Chapter 17.28 — M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone
Hermosa Beach Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Hermosa Beach
Contents:
17.28.010 Specific purposes. 17.28.020 Permitted uses. 17.28.025 Similar use permitted. 17.28.030 Standards and limitations.
17.28.010 Specific purposes. ¶
In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 17.02, the specific purposes of the light manufacturing zone is to:
- A. Provide appropriately located areas consistent with the general plan for a range of light manufacturing, creative industrial, and "work/live" residential, including certain appropriate service commercial uses. 2. B.
Strengthen the City’s economic base and employment base by creating flexible zoning for existing small businesses that are owned by, serve and employ City residents. 3. C. Create and maintain suitable environments for various types of light industrial use and compatible uses. 4. D. Minimize the impact of development in the M-1 zone by allowing for creative transitions between small scale light industrial and adjacent residential districts. 5. E. Ensure that the appearance and effects of buildings in the M-1 zone are harmonious with the character of the area which they are located.
(Prior code Appx. A, § 9-1)
- (Ord. # 23 1471 §19,20, adopted 11/14/2023, effective 08/05/2024)
Effective on: 8/5/2024
17.28.020 Permitted uses. ¶
In the following matrix, the letter "P" designates use classifications permitted and the letter "U" designates use classifications permitted by approval of a conditional use permit. Use classifications not listed are prohibited. Section numbers listed under "see section" reference additional regulations located elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance or Municipal Code.
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M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REGULATIONS
P = Permitted
U = C.U.P. Required (See Chapter 17.40)
USE See Section
Administrative offices accessory to a primary permitted
use (listed below), not exceeding twenty-five (25) percent P
of the gross floor area
Architect studio P
Artist studio P
Audio/visual recording studio P
Communication facilities U 17.40.020
Events, limited P 17.42.150
Motor vehicle and equipment service:
General repair, service, installation of parts and
U Chapter 17.40
accessories
Body repair and painting
Manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, repair,
servicing and processing of the following products and
materials:
Coated, plated and engraved metal products U Chapter 17.40
Diecut paper, paperboard, cardboard
Machinery equipment and supplies
Surfboards
Manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, repair, P
servicing and processing of the following products and
materials:
Apparel
Audio/visual products
Awnings
Bakery products
Communications equipment
Confectionery and related products
Electronic components, computers, and accessories
Electric lighting and wiring equipment
Stone and cut stone products
Furniture and fixtures
Glass products
Household tools and hardware
Jewelry, silverware, and plated ware
Luggage
Motor vehicle parts and accessories
Musical instruments and parts
Office and household machines and appliances
Office products
Housing Element Sites Inventory Overlay Site (--HE) only
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Stone and cut stone products
Furniture and fixtures
Glass products
Household tools and hardware
Jewelry, silverware, and plated ware
Luggage
Motor vehicle parts and accessories
Musical instruments and parts
Office and household machines and appliances
Office products
Housing Element Sites Inventory Overlay Site (--HE) only
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| M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REG Paperboard containers and boxes |
M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REG Paperboard containers and boxes |
M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REG Paperboard containers and boxes |
M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REG Paperboard containers and boxes |
M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REG Paperboard containers and boxes |
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| P = Permitted U = C.U.P. Required(See Chapter 17.40) Photographic and optical goods, watches and clocks |
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| USE |
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Professional, scientific and controlling instruments Toys, amusements, sporting and athletic goods Wooden containers |
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| Microbrewery | U | 17.40.210 | ||||||
| Mobile cannabis dispensaries | P | 17.42.110 | ||||||
| Parkinglots and/or | structures |
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Residential Uses |
PDP** |
Chapter 17.16 |
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§4(3), 2001) Warehousing |
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23-1469§11,adopted 09/26/2023,effective 10/26/2023;Ord. # |
23-1471§21, |
adopted 11/14/2023,effective U |
08/05/2024;Ord. # 25- 17.40.170 |
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| Effective on: 7/10/2025 listed above,and includingthe following: |
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| 17.28.025 Similar use permitted. |
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development director that the use is similar to other uses listed. |
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| It is further recognized that every conceivable use cannot be identified in this chapter, section establishes the community development director with the authority to compar |
and anticipating that new use e a proposed use and measure |
s will evolve over time, this it against those listed for |
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In determining similarity the director shall make all of the following findings:
1. A.
The proposed use shall meet the intent of and be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan;
- B.
The proposed use shall meet the stated purpose and general intent of the zone in which the use is proposed to be located;
- C.
The proposed use shall not adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the city’s residents;
- D.
The proposed use shall share characteristics common with, and not be of greater intensity, density or general more environmental impact, than those uses listed in the zone in which it is to be located; and
- E.
The determination that the proposed used is similar must be confirmed by the city council. (Ord. 99-1193 §4 (part), 1999)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
17.28.030 Standards and limitations. ¶
Every use permitted or maintained in the M-1 zone shall be subject to the following:
1. A.
Parking. Parking shall be provided as specified in Chapter 17.44. 2. B.
Enclosures. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building enclosed on all sides, except for the following:
Outdoor uses permitted by conditional use permit as stated in the permitted use list;
Commercial parking lots;
Uses incidental to a use conducted primarily within a building located on the premises; provided, that such incidental uses are not conducted in whole or in part on sidewalks, public ways or within any required front or rear yard; and provided further, that such incidental uses are conducted within buildings. Where incidental uses are not conducted within a building, no part of the area devoted to the incidental uses shall be considered as part of the required parking facilities. All outdoor storage shall be substantially screened from public visibility, public streets, parks or other public places and property.
- C.
Signs. Signs for this section are regulated by Section 17.50.140. 4. D.
Building Height. Any building may have a maximum of thirty-five (35) feet in height. 5. E.
Front Yard Setback. No lot need provide a front yard except as may be required by a precise plan.
- F.
Alley Setback. Any building located on an alley shall maintain a distance of not less than three (3) feet from such alley. 7. G.
Rear and Side Yard Setback Adjacent to Residential Zones. A minimum rear and/or side yard setback of eight (8) feet shall be provided, and additional two (2) feet of setback shall be provided for each story over the first story for structures that abut residential zones, except where public rights-of-way, twenty (20) feet or greater in width, separate the M-1 zone from the residential zone. 8. H.
Landscaping Adjacent to Residential Zones. The required rear and/or side yard area shall be landscaped and provided with an automatic watering system. Size, quantity and type of landscaping shall be subject to review and approval by the planning director. Landscaping shall be appropriately maintained, trimmed and void of weeds. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9-3)
- (Ord. # 23 1471 §22, adopted 11/14/2023, effective 08/05/2024)
Effective on: 8/5/2024