Sec. 38-40. I-R Industrial, Administration, and Research

A. Description. The I-R Industrial, Administration, and Research District is intended to provide an environment exclusively for and conducive to the development of modern, large-scale administrative facilities, research institutions, and specialized manufacturing organizations, including non-nuisance production, distribution, and storage of goods, but no raw materials processing or bulk handling.

B. Land Use Regulations. In the following schedule, the letter “P” designates use classifications permitted in industrial districts. The letter “U” designates uses classifications permitted on approval of a Use Permit. The “Additional Regulations” column includes certain limitations and references to regulations located elsewhere in this chapter which apply. If a use classification is not listed, it is prohibited.

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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Additional Regulations

Commercial Uses
Agricultural Testing Laboratory	U
Ammunition (Non-Firearm) Retail Sales	P	See Chapter		7,Article	4
Animal Sales and Services (with the exception	U
of riding academies)
Bakeries	P
Catering Services	P
Commercial Recreation and Entertainment	U	recreation vehicle parks prohibited
Communication Facilities	P
Convenience Markets	U	See Sec.	38-41(D)
Firearms Retail Sales	U	See Chapter		7,Article	4
Government Ofces	U
Laboratories	P
Mail and Packing Service Centers	U
Ofces -- Business and Professional	P
Ofce -- Medical	P
Ofce, Medical -- Extended Care	U
Research and Development Services	P
Restaurant --Full Service	P	See Sec.	38-41(D)
Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Rentals -- Limited	P
Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services
Automobile Washing	P
Service Station	P	See Sec.	38-41(C)
Vehicle/Equipment Repair -- Limited	P
Vehicle Storage	U
Industrial Uses
Industry -- Custom	P	Use Permit required for on-site outlets for
		goods produced or assembled on premises
Industry -- Limited	P	Use Permit required for on-site outlets for
		goods produced or assembled on premises

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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Wholesaling, Distribution, and Storage U -- truck terminal Wholesaling, distribution and storage U -- small scale Public and Semi-public Uses Day Care -- General U Park and Recreation Facilities P Public Safety Facilities U PWS Facilities U Utilities -- Major U Utilities -- Minor P Accessory Uses: Permitted on the site of a See Section 38-41(A),(B), and Article 19 permitted use, but requires a Use Permit if added on the site of a conditional use. Temporary Uses Require administrative approval by the Community Development Director Nonconforming Uses See Article 28

ecreation Facilities P Public Safety Facilities U PWS Facilities U Utilities -- Major U Utilities -- Minor P Accessory Uses: Permitted on the site of a See Section 38-41(A),(B), and Article 19 permitted use, but requires a Use Permit if added on the site of a conditional use. Temporary Uses Require administrative approval by the Community Development Director Nonconforming Uses See Article 28

P = Permitted U = Use Permit Required

(Ord. 3714 § 5, 2025; Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3634 § 5, 2020; Ord. 3625 § 3, 2020; Ord. 3588 § 4, 2018; Ord. 3505 § 2, 2014; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3443 § 7, 2010)

C. Minimum Lot Dimensions and Property Development Standards. The following schedule prescribes minimum lot dimensions property development regulations for the I-R district.

I-R DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

	I-R-130	I-R-85	I-R-40
Minimum Lot Area (sq.ft.)	130,000 (a)	85,000 (a)	40,000 (a)
Minimum Lot Width (ft.)	250	200	150
Minimum Lot Depth (ft.)	300	250	200
Minimum Yards:
Front (ft.)	50	45	35
Side (ft.)	50	40	30

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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I-R DISTRICT	DEVELOPMENT	DEVELOPMENT	REGULATIONS
	I-R-130		I-R-85	I-R-40
Corner Side (ft.)	50		40	30
Rear (ft.)	50		40	30
Maximum Height of Structures (ft.)	35		35	35
Maximum Lot Coverage (%)
One-story structures	40		40	40
Greater than one-story structures	30		30	30
Minimum Site Landscaping (%)	20		20	20
Parking and Loading	See Article	17
Nonconforming Structures	See Article	28

(a) Smaller lots may be permitted with an approved development plan for a site with a minimum area of ten acres.

Supplemental site regulations applicable to all I-R districts are included in Section 38-41. These establish requirements for accessory structures, outdoor facilities, service stations and automobile washing.

Supplemental regulations applicable to all zoning districts in the city are in Article 17, and off-street parking requirements are found in Article 18.

Planting Areas. Visible yards not used for parking shall have a three-foot planting strip adjoining an interior property line within 50 feet of a street property line.

Front and corner side yards that are not used for drives or walks shall be planting area.

Fences and Walls. The maximum height of a fence or wall shall be eight feet, except in a required front or corner side yard abutting a street where the maximum height shall be three feet.
- a. Adjoining an R District of Existing Residential Use. A six-foot-high solid wall (three feet high within 15 feet of a street property line) shall adjoin the property line of an existing residential use or an R district.
Location of Parking. No parking shall be allowed in a front or corner side setback area. (Ord. 3625 § 3, 2020; Ord. 3594 § 4, 2019; Ord. 3588 § 4, 2018; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)