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Oroville Municipal Code Ch. 17.36 Industrial Districts
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Cite as: Oroville Municipal Code Chapter 17.36 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 17.36.010. Allowed uses in industrial districts.¶
The uses allowed in industrial districts shall be as shown in Table 17.36.010-1. These uses include:
A. Permitted Use (P). Uses that are shown with a "P" shall be permitted, subject to obtaining a zoning clearance, as provided in Section 17.48.030, as well as any building permits or other permits required by this Code.
B. Administrative Permit Required (AP). Uses that are shown with an "AP" shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit, as provided in Section 17.48.020.
C. Use Permit Required (UP). Uses that are shown with a "UP" shall be subject to obtaining a use permit, as provided in Section 17.48.010.
D. Use-Specific Regulations (S). Uses that are shown with an "S" shall be subject to permit requirements as provided in the specific regulations for that use. The table indicates where the use-specific regulations are located in this Code.
E. Use Not Allowed (—). Uses that are shown with a "—," or that are not listed, shall not be allowed, except as provided in Sections 17.08.090 and 17.48.090.
Table 17.36.010-1 Allowed Uses in Industrial Districts
| Land Use | Zoning Districts | Zoning Districts | Zoning Districts | Use-Specific Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Use | ABP | M-1 | M-2 | Use-Specific Regulations |
| Public Assembly | Public Assembly | Public Assembly | Public Assembly | Public Assembly |
| Carnival, circus or fair | AP | AP | AP | § 17.16.060 |
| Commercial recreational facility | — | UP | UP | |
| Concert or performance | AP | AP | AP | § 17.16.060 |
| Library or museum | — | UP | UP | |
| Meeting facility | — | UP | UP | |
| Park or playground | — | UP | UP | |
| Training facility | UP | P | P | |
| Residential | Residential | Residential | Residential | Residential |
| Caretaker dwelling unit | P | P | P | |
| Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail |
| Adult-oriented business | — | S | S | § 17.16.110 |
| Building supply | — | UP | UP | |
| Cannabis retail | — | — | — | |
| Drive-through establishment | — | UP | UP | § 17.16.080 |
| Equipment and machinery sales or rental | — | UP | P | |
| Farmers market | AP | AP | AP | § 17.16.060 |
| Food and beverage sales—10,000 sq. ft. or less of gross floor area | P | P | P | |
| Food and beverage sales—more than 10,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area | — | — | — | |
| Gas station | — | UP | UP | § 17.16.070 |
| General retail—10,000 sq. ft. or less of gross floor area | UP | UP | UP | |
| General retail—more than 10,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area | — | UP | UP | |
| Mobile food vendor | — | S | S | § 17.16.150 |
| Mobile food vendor village | UP | UP | UP | § 17.16.150 |
| Plant nursery or garden supply store | — | UP | UP | |
| Restaurant or café | UP | UP | UP | |
| Seasonal holiday agricultural sales | AP | AP | AP | § 17.16.060 |
| Smoke shop | — | UP | UP | § 17.36.010 |
| Vehicle sales | — | UP | UP | |
| Services | Services | Services | Services | Services |
| Business support service | P | P | P | |
| Car wash | — | UP | UP | |
| Catering service | — | UP | UP | |
| Child day care | — | — | — | |
| Instructional or production studio | — | P | P | |
| Kennel | — | UP | UP | § 17.16.120 |
| Marijuana dispensary | — | — | — | |
| Office—professional | P | UP | UP | |
| Office—all other | P | UP | UP | |
| Outpatient services | — | — | — | |
| Substance abuse counseling | — | — | — | |
| Temporary real estate office | AP | AP | AP | § 17.16.060 |
| Temporary uses not listed here | S | S | S | § 17.16.060 |
| Veterinarian | — | P | P | § 17.16.120 |
| Manufacturing, Wholesale, Repair and Storage | ||||
| Cannabis cultivation | — | — | — | |
| Cannabis distribution | — | — | — | |
| Cannabis manufacturing | — | — | — | |
| Cannabis microbusiness | — | — | — | |
| Cannabis nursery | — | — | — | |
| Cannabis testing | — | — | — | |
| Food or beverage production | — | UP | P | |
| Landscape material sales | — | UP | P | |
| Manufacturing—40,000 sq. ft. or less of gross floor area | — | P | P | |
| Manufacturing—more than 40,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area | UP | UP | P | |
| Metalwork—40,000 sq. ft. or less of gross floor area | P | P | P | |
| Metalwork—more than 40,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area | UP | UP | P | |
| Mini-storage facility | — | S | S | § 17.44.060 |
| Outdoor storage—500 sq. ft. or less | P | P | P | § 17.16.140 |
| Outdoor storage—more than 500 sq. ft. | UP | P | P | § 17.16.140 |
| Recycling facility or center | — | P | P | |
| Repair service, large equipment | P | P | P | |
| Repair service, small appliances | P | P | P | |
| Research laboratory | UP | P | P | |
| Scrap or dismantling yard | — | — | UP | |
| Vehicle services and repair | — | P | P | |
| Warehousing | P | P | P | |
| Wholesaling and distribution | UP | P | P | |
| Agricultural and Resource-Based Uses | Agricultural and Resource-Based Uses | Agricultural and Resource-Based Uses | Agricultural and Resource-Based Uses | Agricultural and Resource-Based Uses |
| Surface mining | — | — | UP | Chapter 15.92 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure | Transportation and Infrastructure | Transportation and Infrastructure | Transportation and Infrastructure | Transportation and Infrastructure |
| Parking garage or lot as primary use | — | UP | UP | |
| Public safety facility | P | P | P | |
| Solar energy system, Tier 1 | P | P | P | § 17.16.180 (Solar energy systems) |
| Solar energy system, Tier 2 | AP | AP | AP | § 17.16.180 (Solar energy systems) |
| Solar energy system, Tier 3 | UP | UP | UP | § 17.16.180 (Solar energy systems) |
| Utility building or substation | P | P | P | |
| Vehicle depot | — | P | P |
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1759 § 1; Ord. 1769 § 10; Ord. 1775 § 8; Ord. 1778 § 5; Ord. 1784 § 8; Ord. 1794 § 2; Ord. 1819 § 9, 2017; Ord. 1830 § 8, 2018; Ord. 1834 § 5, 2019; Ord. 1880, 5/21/2024; Ord. 1895, 4/21/2026)
§ 17.36.020. Development standards for industrial districts.¶
Development standards for industrial districts shall be as shown in Table 17.36.020-1.
Table 17.36.020-1 Development Standards for Industrial Districts
| Development Standard | Zoning Districts | Zoning Districts | Zoning Districts | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Standard | ABP | M-1 | M-2 | Additional Regulations |
| Lot Area—Minimum | None | None | None | |
| Lot Width—Minimum | None | None | None | |
| Height—Maximum (1) | 35 feet | 35 feet | 65 feet | 17.36.040 |
| Setbacks (2) | ||||
| Front | None, except as required in (3) | None, except as required in (3) | None, except as required in (3) | None, except as required in (3) |
| Side | None | None, except as required in (4) | None, except as required in (4) | None, except as required in (4) |
| Rear | None | None, except as required in (5) | None, except as required in (5) | None, except as required in (5) |
| Floor Area Ratio—Maximum | 0.35 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Notes:
| (1) | Maximum heights apply to main buildings or structures. Height restrictions for accessory structures are in Section 17.12.090 . Exceptions to height standards are in Section 17.12.030 . |
|---|---|
| (2) | See Section 17.12.040 for additional provisions regarding setbacks. |
| (3) | For sites that abut a residential district on any side, the front setback shall be as required in that residential district. |
| (4) | Where the side of a site abuts a residential district, the required minimum setback shall be 10 feet on the side abutting the residential district. |
| (5) | The required minimum rear setback shall be 20 feet if the rear of the site abuts a residential district. |
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1769 § 12)
§ 17.36.030. ABP—Airport business park.¶
In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52, the following provisions shall apply in an ABP district:
A. Purpose. To provide for business and commercial opportunities near the Oroville Airport that will neither be detrimental to the airport's growth, efficiency and safety nor create substantial conflict with the development of other industrial lands in the city, and that will be consistent with the general plan land use designation of Airport Business Park.
B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in ABP districts shall be as specified in Section 17.36.010.
C. Development Standards. The development standards in ABP districts shall be as specified in Section 17.36.020.
D. Improvements Required. In ABP districts, the following additional requirements shall apply for improvements:
Curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements shall be installed at the time of project development. Deferments, delays or lesser standards shall not be allowed.
Landscaping shall be provided as required for commercial districts.
(Ord. 1749 § 4)
§ 17.36.040. M-1—Limited industrial.¶
In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52, the following provisions shall apply in an M-1 district:
A. Intent. To provide areas within the city for large-scale manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, storage, and processing of previously processed materials into finished products. Operations shall not create objectionable influences such as dust, glare, odor, or sound. Uses in this district may be compatible with adjacent residential uses when specific regulations are applied.
B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in M-1 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.36.010.
C. Development Standards. The development standards in M-1 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.36.020.
D. Special Standards for Lands Abutting Residential Districts.
In M-1 districts, any use located within 400 feet of a residential district shall operate only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
In M-1 districts, any use located within 75 feet of a residential district shall meet the following requirements:
a. The height of all structures within 75 feet of the residential district shall not exceed the height allowed in the residential district.
b. Wherever practical, low-intensity activities that create minimal disturbances, such as administrative offices and storage areas, shall be located in the area within 75 feet of the residential district.
(Ord. 1749 § 4)
§ 17.36.050. M-2—Intensive industrial.¶
In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52, the following provisions shall apply in an M-2 district:
A. Intent. To provide working areas within the city for the manufacture, assembly, repair and fabrication of goods and products; to protect areas appropriate for industrial uses from intrusion of inharmonious uses; and to provide the opportunity for certain higher-intensity uses to locate in beneficial locations.
B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in M-2 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.36.010.
C. Development Standards. The development standards in M-2 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.36.020.
D. Special Standards for Lands Abutting Residential Districts.
In M-2 districts, any use located within 500 feet of a residential district shall operate only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
In M-2 districts, any use located within 100 feet of a residential district shall meet the following requirements:
a. The height of all structures within 100 feet of the residential district shall not exceed the height allowed in the residential district.
b. Wherever practical, low-intensity activities that create minimal disturbances, such as administrative offices and storage areas, shall be located in the area within 100 feet of the residential district.
(Ord. 1749 § 4)
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