Title 17 — Zoning›Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones
Chapter 17.216 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Lompoc Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Lompoc
§ 17.216.010. Purpose. ¶
The specific purposes of the industrial zones are to:
A. Reserve appropriately located areas for viable industrial uses and protect these areas from intrusion by family dwellings or other incompatible uses;
B. Protect residential and commercial uses from objectionable influences incidental to certain industrial uses;
C. Protect industrial uses and structures from hazard and to minimize the impact of industrial uses on the environment; and
D. Protect employment centers from undue restrictions. (Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
§ 17.216.020. Industrial Zones. ¶
A. Industrial Zone (I). The Industrial (I) Zone applies to areas of the City appropriate for light industrial, manufacturing, and limited accessory uses, including outdoor uses. The Zone is intended to encourage sound industrial development in appropriate areas and to provide development standards to protect adjacent commercial districts.
B. Business Park Zone (BP). The Business Park (BP) Zone applies to areas of the City appropriate for clean and attractive planned industrial centers on large integrated parcels where all activities are conducted indoors. The Zone is intended for a mix of business facilities and accessory uses with primary users sharing common building complexes with common sign programs, building architecture, utility networks, and landscape areas in compatibly planned developments.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
§ 17.216.030. Allowed Land Use and Permit Requirements. ¶
The land uses allowed in the industrial zones are listed below, together with the planning permit type required for each use.
A. Establishment of an Allowable Use.
Any one or more land uses allowed in Table 17.216.030.A (Industrial Zones Allowed Uses) may be established on any lot within the industrial zone, subject to the planning permit requirement listed in the Table, and in compliance with all applicable requirements of this Code. Accessory uses are allowed only in conjunction with a primary use to which the accessory use relates.
Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the Table at the same time, the overall project will be subject to the highest permit level required by the Table for any individual use.
Uses not listed below may be allowed in compliance with Section 17.520.050 (Allowable Uses of Land).
B. Allowed Uses.
| Table 17.216.030.A: Industrial Zones Allowed Uses | Table 17.216.030.A: Industrial Zones Allowed Uses | Table 17.216.030.A: Industrial Zones Allowed Uses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement by Zone | Specifc Use Regulations |
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| Use | I | BP | |
| Agricultural Uses and Animal Keeping Use Types | |||
| Animal Raising and Keeping | P 1 |
P 1 |
17.404.040 |
| Community Garden | P | P | 17.404.070 |
| Industrial, Manufacturing, Processing and Wholesaling Use Types | |||
| Artisan Manufacturing | P | P | - |
| Cannabis Cultivation | P | P | LMC 9.36 |
| Cannabis Manufacturing | P | P | LMC 9.36 |
| Cannabis Testing Laboratory | P | P | LMC 9.36 |
| Construction Storage/Supply Yard | P | - | 17.404.080 |
| Equipment Rental Yard | P | P | - |
| Equipment Rental Yard, Heavy | P | P | - |
| Feed and Fuel Facility | P | - | - |
| Manufacturing/Processing: Heavy | CUP | - | - |
| Manufacturing/Processing: Light/Medium | P | P | - |
| Micro-Alcohol Production | P | P | - |
| Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility | P | - | - |
| Research and Development | P | P | - |
| Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution | P | P | - |
| Winery | P | P | - |
| Recreation, Education, and Assembly Use Types | |||
| Community Assembly, Neighborhood | CUP | MUP | - |
| Community Assembly, Regional | - | CUP | - |
| Recreation, Passive | P | P | - |
| Residential Use Types | |||
| Caretaker's Unit | MUP | MUP | 17.404.060 |
| Emergency Shelters | CUP | CUP | 17.404.090 |
| Live/Work | - | CUP | 17.404.120 |
| Retail Trade Use Types | |||
| Dispensary | CUP | CUP | LMC 9.36 |
| Food Service | P | P | - |
| Outdoor Dining | MUP | MUP | 17.404.170 |
| Restaurant | P 2 |
P 2 |
- |
| Services Use Types | |||
| Dry Cleaning, Processing | MUP | - | - |
| Kennel | CUP | - | - |
| Offce, General | - | P | - |
| Public Services, Major | MUP | - | - |
| Public Services, Minor | P | - | - |
| Table 17.216.030.A: Industrial Zones Allowed Uses | Table 17.216.030.A: Industrial Zones Allowed Uses | Table 17.216.030.A: Industrial Zones Allowed Uses | |
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| Requirement by Zone | Specifc Use Regulations |
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| Use | I | BP | |
| Safe Parking Program | AUP | AUP | 17.404.205 |
| Wireless Telecommunications Facility Use Types | |||
| Wireless Tower | CUP | CUP | 17.404.220 |
| Other Wireless Telecommunications Facility | See Section17.404.220 | ||
| Transportation Facilities Use Types | |||
| Parking Lot | P | P | - |
| Vehicle Sales and Services Use Types | |||
| Automotive Storage | P | - | - |
| Large Vehicle and Boat Sales and Rental | P | P | - |
| Repair, Major | P | - | - |
| Repair, Minor | P | - | - |
| Other Use Types | |||
| Metal Storage Container | See Section17.404.130 | ||
| Temporary Use | See Section17.404.210 |
Notes:
1 Permitted use on any lot containing a single-family residence, including a legal nonconforming single-family residence, provided the use complies with Section 17.404.040 .
2 A restaurant devoted to the preparation and offering for sale of food and/or beverages for consumption either on or off the premises, which has 10 or more standardized other locations worldwide (i.e., standardized menus, ingredients, food preparation, décor, uniforms, or similar standardized features) is not allowed. The City will review available and proposed infrastructure and utilities during building plans review, and the City will require adequate infrastructure and utilities to be installed.
either on or off the premises, which has 10 or more standardized other locations worldwide (i.e., standardized menus, ingredients, food preparation, décor, uniforms, or similar standardized features) is not allowed. The City will review available and proposed infrastructure and utilities during building plans review, and the City will require adequate infrastructure and utilities to be installed.
P = Permitted Use. A permitted use that will be the first development on a vacant site requires Architectural Design and Site Development Review approval by the Commission.
AUP = Administrative Use Permit (See Chapter 17.508 )
MUP = Minor Use Permit required (See Chapter 17.520 ). A use requiring a Minor Use Permit that will be the first development on a vacant site, or a site cleared for new structures, requires Architectural Design and Site Development Review approval by the Commission.
CUP = Conditional Use Permit required (See Chapter 17.520 ). A conditionally permitted use may be permitted subject to a Minor Use Permit when the use will be in an existing building and all applicable development standards applicable are met.
- = Use not allowed
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11; Ord. 1680(21) § 6)
§ 17.216.040. Industrial Zones Development Standards. ¶
| Table 17.216.040.A: Industrial Zones Development Standards | Table 17.216.040.A: Industrial Zones Development Standards | Table 17.216.040.A: Industrial Zones Development Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Development Feature | Requirement by Zone | |
| I | BP | |
| Lot Requirements | ||
| Table 17.216.040.A: Industrial Zones Development Standards | Table 17.216.040.A: Industrial Zones Development Standards | Table 17.216.040.A: Industrial Zones Development Standards |
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| Development Feature | Requirement by Zone | |
| I | BP | |
| Lot Area (min.) | 7,000 s.f. | 2 acres 1 |
| Lot Frontage Width (min.) | 50 ft. | 150 ft. |
| Setbacks | ||
| Front (min.) | None, except when new construction adjoins residential uses - 10 ft. landscape area |
10 ft. 2 |
| Side - Interior (min.) | 5 ft. 2 |
|
| Side - Street (min.) | ||
| Rear (min.) | 5 ft. 2 |
|
| Building Form Standards | ||
| Height (max.) | 35 ft. | 35 ft.; 18 ft. adjacent to the boundary of Lompoc Airport 3 |
| Height (max.) - Accessory Building |
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| Lot Coverage (max.) | - | - |
| Floor Area Ratio (max.) | 0.75 | |
| Other Standards | ||
| Accessory Structures | See Section17.304.020(Accessory Structures) | |
| Fences and Walls | See Chapter17.312(Landscaping and Screening Standards) | |
| Landscaping and Screening | See Chapter17.312(Landscaping and Screening Standards) & Title15, Chapter15.52(Water Effcient Landscape and Irrigation Standards) |
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| Parking | See Chapter17.308(Parking Standards) | |
| Performance Standards | See Section17.304.090(Performance Standards) | |
| Signs | See Chapter17.316(Sign Standards) | |
| Additional Requirements | See 17.216.050 (Additional Standards and Requirements) |
Notes:
1 Any proposed subdivision creating lots of less than 10 acres shall require approval of a conceptual Architectural Design and Site Development Review (See Chapter 17.512 ).
2 Setback applies to building and parking areas.
3 Unless more restrictive height standards are required by the Airport Master Plan.
= No standard
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
§ 17.216.050. Additional Standards and Requirements. ¶
A. Permanent Outdoor Storage. Permanent outdoor storage and areas in the industrial zones shall comply with the following standards:
Provide screening with walls and landscaping in compliance with Chapter 17.312 (Landscaping and Screening);
Ensure no material is stored at a height greater than the height of the required wall or fence, except that material may be stored up to a height that is twice the height of the
existing wall or fence if the property is not adjacent to residentially zoned property and the stored material is set back at least 10 feet from the wall or fence;
Storage material shall not cover more than 50% of the site area and shall be located on the rear portion of the parcel, unless storage is the primary use; and
A paved surface may be required if necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare as determined by the review authority.
B. Limited Accessory Uses. Accessory uses, such as office, showroom, retail, and similar uses, are only allowed as incidental and secondary to the primary use. Accessory uses shall not exceed 49% of the gross floor area of the primary industrial use and shall comply with parking requirements in Chapter 17.308 (Parking Standards). However, wine tasting rooms may occupy up to 100% of the floor area if there is no wine production on-site.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11; Ord. 1679(21) § 11)