Oakland Municipal Code Part 4 Industrial Activity Types

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), adopted March 15, 2011, changed the title of Part 4 from "Manufacturing activity types" to "Industrial activity types."

Industrial Activities include the on-site production of goods by methods other than agricultural and extractive in nature the provisions of warehousing and storage, freight handling, shipping, and trucking services; and the storage, transportation, and processing of recyclable or waste materials, and hazardous materials. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008: prior planning code § 2400)

Custom Manufacturing Industrial Activities include the small-scale production of artisan and/or custom products. This activity typically includes the production of finished parts or products by hand, involving the use of hand tools and small-scale equipment within enclosed buildings. Custom Manufacturing Industrial Activities do not produce noise, vibration, air pollution, fire hazard, or noxious emission that will disturb or endanger neighboring properties. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040. This classification includes, but is not limited to, the production of:

A. Beverages (including alcoholic) and food (excluding the production of highly pungent, odor-causing items, such as vinegar and yeast) with ten thousand (10,000) square feet or less of floor area (see Section 17.10.040 for allowed sales activities accessory to the production of alcoholic beverages and Section 17.103.030 for definition of an alcoholic beverage manufacturer);

B. Cameras and photographic equipment;

C. Custom sign-making;

D. Custom clothing;

E. Custom furniture building and refinishing;

F. Professional, scientific, measuring, and controlling instruments;

G. Musical instruments;

H. Medical, dental, optical and orthopedic instruments and appliances, and similar items;

I. Handicraft, art objects, and jewelry.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12899 § 4, Exh. A (part), 2008; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)

Light Manufacturing Industrial Activities include the manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, or treatment of components or products, primarily from previously prepared materials, and typically within enclosed buildings. Light Manufacturing Industrial Activities do not produce noise, vibration, air pollution, fire hazard, or noxious emission that will disturb or endanger neighboring properties. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040. This classification includes, but is not limited to, the production or assembly of:

A. Production apparel manufacturing;

B. Computer and electronic products (except when part of an approved Research and Development Industrial Activity, as specified in Section 17.10.581);

C. Beverages (including alcoholic) and food (excluding the production of highly pungent, odor-causing items, such as vinegar and yeast) with more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of floor area (see Section 17.10.040 for allowed sales activities accessory to the production of alcoholic beverages and Section 17.103.030 for definition of an alcoholic beverage manufacturer);

D. Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (except when part of an approved Research and Development Industrial Activity, as specified in Section 17.10.581);

E. Furniture and related products;

F. Pharmaceutical production (except when part of an approved Research and Development Industrial Activity, as specified in Section 17.10.581);

G. Sporting and athletic goods.

(Ord. No. 13868, § 2(Exh. A), 12-16-2026; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12899 § 4, Exh. A (part), 2008; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)

General Manufacturing Industrial Activities include the manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging or treatment of products from extracted, raw, recycled or secondary materials; they may have some or all activities conducted outdoors. This classification excludes all activities under Intermediate Recycling Processing Facilities. The Zoning Administrator or his/her designee may place an activity that otherwise fits this description, but does not produce noise, vibration, air pollution, fire hazard, or noxious emission that will violate standard in Chapter 17.120, or an other federal, State or local standards into the Light Manufacturing Industrial Activities classification. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040. Examples of activities in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Chemical manufacturing (except for the chemical products listed under Heavy/High/Impact Manufacturing);

B. Glass manufacturing;

C. Metal foundries;

D. Wood product manufacturing;

E. Heavy equipment and manufacturing;

F. Paper finishing;

G. Pipe production facilities;

H. Textile mills;

I. Tire retreading and recapping;

J. Wood product manufacturing.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12899 § 4, Exh. A (part), 2008; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)

Heavy/High Impact Manufacturing Industrial Activities include high impact or hazardous manufacturing processes. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040. Examples of activities in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Any manufacturing use with large-scale facilities for outdoor oil and gas storage;

B. Battery manufacturing;

C. Lime and gypsum products manufacturing;

D. Non-ferrous metals production, processing, smelting and refining;

E. Painting, coating and adhesive manufacturing;

F. Synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing;

G. Urethane and other open-cell foam product manufacturing;

H. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing and refining;

I. Primary metal smelting;

J. Vinegar, yeast and other pungent, odor-causing items production;

K. Leather tanning;

L. Cement and asphalt manufacturing;

M. Explosives manufacturing;

N. Fertilizer and other agricultural chemical manufacturing.

(Ord. No. 13868, § 2(Exh. A), 12-16-2026; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12899 § 4, Exh. A (part), 2008; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)

Research and Development Industrial Activities include large-scale industrial research and product prototype development in advance of, and including, fabrication and small scale-up manufacturing of final products. These activities take place within enclosed buildings. The manufacturing uses included in this classification consist of the creation of processes, products, plans, or designs for the primary purpose of research, development, evaluation, or sale.

This classification includes, but is not limited to, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, technology, or biotechnology research and development activities, as well as the small scale-up manufacturing, processing, or assembly of resulting final products. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.

(Ord. No. 13868, § 2(Exh. A), 12-16-2026; Ord. No. 13812, § 4(Exh. A), 7-30-2024; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)

Construction Operations Industrial Activities include enclosed and unenclosed facilities and accessory yards for construction and incidental storage activities and/or fabrication activities performed by construction contractors on lots other than construction sites. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040. This classification includes, but is not limited to, the storage and custom cutting of stone for interior applications, roofing and plumbing component storage, and equipment storage for environmental contractors.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)

Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution Industrial Activities include five (5) sub-classifications as described below. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040:

A. General Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution. General Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution Activities include the warehousing and storage, primarily within enclosed buildings, of commercial goods (other than primary storage of hazardous materials), and the associated distribution activities that occur on-site prior to delivery of goods to wholesale and retail outlets or direct shipment to customers. These activities may also include ancillary truck parking and dispatching; and accessory outdoor storage areas where outdoor storage, not including parking and loading areas, does not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the total site area.

B. General Outdoor Storage. General Outdoor Storage Activities include principal outdoor storage of items for more than 24 hours where such storage activities occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the site area. The principal storage of goods and materials, equipment or vehicles; as well as the storage of operating equipment for warehouses, such as forklifts, pallets, and racks. This classification excludes outdoor storage uses that are more specifically described in this Chapter, including but not limited to, container storage, salvage and junk yards and oil and gas storage. This classification includes, but is not limited to, construction trailers, outdoor sheds or accessory portable structures, secondary sites for storage of building materials that are not for resale on-site.

C. Self- or Mini-Storage. Self- or Mini-Storage Activities consist of storage in small individual spaces, on average of four hundred (400) square feet or less that are exclusively and directly accessible to a specific tenant, offered on a monthly or other limited basis, and available to the general public.

D. Container Storage. Container Storage Activities include the storage, repair, and "pre-tripping" of shipping containers, including refrigerated shipping containers, on open lots. Includes minor repair and cleaning of containers, and may include the rehabilitation of containers for other uses.

E. Automotive Salvage/Junk Yards. Automotive Salvage/Junk Yard Activities include the storage and dismantling of vehicles and equipment for sale of parts.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)

Regional Freight Transportation Industrial Activities include the provision of freight handling and shipping services by water and rail. They include the inter- and intra-regional transportation of goods. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.

A. Seaport. The accommodation of freight service and operations by ship. This classification includes piers, wharves and docks, marine terminals, container and break-bulk storage areas (where container storage is an accessory, rather than principal activity), related inter-modal facilities, and support services such as port and harbor operations and navigational services.

B. Rail yard. Accommodation of freight service and operations by rail.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)

Trucking and Truck-Related Industrial Activities include the provision of freight handling and shipping services by trucks as well as parking, maintenance, and services for trucks and other heavy vehicles and equipment. Each classification involves the use of trucks and other heavy vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating greater than or equal to fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.

A. Freight/Truck Terminal. The accommodation of local or worldwide freight by truck. This classification includes facilities used primarily for transfer, breaking-down, and/or consolidation of freight, as well as parking and dispatch of trucks.

B. Truck Yard. Parking, dispatch, refueling, and incidental repair of trucks, buses, or other fleets of heavy vehicles, where there is no on-site freight storage or transfer. This classification includes corporation yards operated by public and private towing operations. This classification does not include local courier and delivery services; towing operations as an accessory activity to Automotive and Other Light Vehicle Repair and Cleaning (see Section 17.10.480).

C. Truck Weigh Stations. The weighing of commercial trucks in truck weighing facilities.

D. Truck and Other Heavy Vehicle Sales, Rental, and Leasing. Sales, rental, and leasing of medium and heavy trucks, truck tractors, construction or agricultural equipment, buses, commercial boats, heavy equipment, and other commercial vehicles. This classification includes the sale, installation, accessory repair and servicing of related equipment and parts. This classification does not include vehicle dismantling or salvage and tire re-treading or recapping (see Salvage/Junk Yards, Section 17.10.583).

E. Truck and Other Heavy Vehicle Service, Repair, and Refueling. Repair, fueling, and other servicing of medium and heavy trucks, truck tractors, construction or agricultural equipment, buses, boats, heavy equipment, and similar vehicles. This classification includes the sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment and parts. This classification also includes gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and/or hydrogen fueling stations, repair shops, body and fender shops, wheel and brake shops, engine repair and rebuilding, welding, major painting service, tire sales and installation, and upholstery shops for trucks and other heavy vehicles. This classification does not include electrical vehicle charging stations serving Trucks or Other Heavy Vehicles (see Subsection 17.10.585.F); or vehicle dismantling or salvage (see Salvage/Junk Yards, Subsection 17.10.583.E).

F. Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations serving Trucks and Other Heavy Vehicles. This classification includes electrical vehicle charging stations serving medium and heavy trucks and other heavy vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating greater than or equal to fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds. This classification does not include electrical vehicle charging stations serving automobiles and other light vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of less than fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds (see Essential Service Activities, Subsection 17.10.140.K).

(Ord. No. 13868, § 2(Exh. A), 12-16-2026; Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)

Recycling and Waste-Related Industrial Activities include recycling collection, intermediate processing, and other activities related to the storage and processing of used and waste materials. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040.

A. Satellite Recycling Collection Centers. An activity accepting recyclable non-hazardous materials directly from the public by donation, redemption, or purchase at facilities less than five hundred (500) square feet in area that generally do not use power-driven processing equipment.

Satellite collection centers may include mobile recycling units, bulk reverse vending machines, kiosk type units, and/or unattended containers placed for the donation of recyclable materials. These facilities are generally located in, or associated with supermarkets and shopping centers. Most, though not all, satellite collection centers are set up pursuant to requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986, which requires establishment of such centers in all "Convenience Zones" (CZ) in California, defined as the area within one-half (½) mile of all supermarkets, to collect beverage containers made from materials such as aluminum, glass, plastic, and bimetal for recycling.

B. Primary Recycling Collection Centers. An activity accepting recyclable non-hazardous materials by donation, redemption, or purchase at facilities occupying an area of more than five hundred (500) square feet that are not operated incidental to a host use and that may have a permanent building. Primary collection centers typically use power-driven equipment to sort and condense material for shipment to an intermediate processor or other user. Primary Recycling Collection Centers may have a combination of outdoor processing and storage.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. No. 12923, § 2(Exh. A), 3-17-2009; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)

Hazardous Materials Production, Storage, and Waste Management Industrial Activities include four (4) sub-classifications as described below. This classification also includes certain activities accessory to the above, as specified in Section 17.10.040:

A. Small Scale Transfer and Storage Hazardous Waste Management Activities. Small Scale Transfer and Storage Hazardous Waste Management Activities include treatment facilities with waste streams small enough to be exempt from manifest requirements as described in California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5, Article 6. Wastes from any given generator must not exceed a total volume of five (5) gallons or a total weight of fifty (50) pounds.

B. Industrial Transfer/Storage Hazardous Waste Management Activities. Industrial Transfer/Storage Hazardous Waste Management Activities include any treatment facility which is not a Small Scale Transfer and Storage Facility or Residual Repository.

C. Residuals Repositories Hazardous Waste Management Activities. Residuals Repositories Hazardous Waste Management Activities include treatment facilities for collection of residual wastes de-fined as residues from other treatment facilities after treatment, and other irreducible stabilized or detoxified hazardous wastes.

D. Oil and Gas Storage. Oil and Gas Storage Activities include tank farms and outdoor facilities for the bulk storage and handling of fuel and lubricating oils, gasoline and natural gas.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12875 § 2 (part), 2008)