Los Gatos Municipal Code Div. 3 Cm or Controlled-Manufacturing Zone

The CM or controlled-manufacturing zone provides for light industry compatible with neighboring uses.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.74.010, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1363, 8-1-77)

(a) Activities allowed in the CM or controlled-manufacturing zone must be those which would not unreasonably interfere with residential uses in the vicinity or other activities within the CM zone and which are in the following categories:

(1) Activities involving controlled manufacturing, research and development, wholesaling, warehousing, and other light industrial uses.

(2) Sales to the ultimate consumer of articles manufactured on the premises to the customer's order.

(3) Professional and administrative offices.

(4) Emergency shelters as defined by Health and Safety Code section 50801 and consistent with the following defined operational standards:

a. Twenty (20) or fewer beds;

b. Six (6) or fewer administrative staff members or employees;

c. Operating hours limited from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. daily;

d. Conforming to all applicable building and housing codes, as determined by the Building Official.

(b) Examples of activities which are not proper in the CM zone are retailing except articles manufactured and sold as provided in subsection (2), personal services, and vehicle sales and service.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.74.020, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1363, 8-1-77; Ord. No. 1793, § I(4.74.020), 7-17-89; Ord. No. 1952, § V, 8-2-93; Ord. No. 2222, § II(Exh. A), 10-21-13)

In addition to the activities authorized by section 29.70.220, the activities listed in the table in section 29.20.185 are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.74.030, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1363, 8-1-77)

The minimum lot area in a CM or controlled-manufacturing zone is forty thousand (40,000) square feet.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.74.050, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1328, 8-2-76)

Minimum front, side and rear yards in a CM or controlled-manufacturing zone shall be as follows:

(4) A six-foot high masonry wall is required along any property line which abuts a lot in a residential zone.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.74.060, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76; Ord. No. 1363, 8-1-77)

The maximum height of any building in a CM or controlled-manufacturing zone is thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.74.070, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76)

Maximum building coverage of a lot in a CM or controlled-manufacturing zone, including any type of accessory building, is fifty (50) percent.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.74.080, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1337, 11-1-76)