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Title 17 — Zoning›Division 6 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Palmdale Municipal Code Ch. 17.66 Development Regulations
Palmdale Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Palmdale
Cite as: Palmdale Municipal Code Chapter 17.66 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 17.66.010. Development standards – Industrial zones.¶
Table 17.66.010-1 (Development Standards – Industrial Zones) establishes the development standards for the industrial zones. Additional regulations are also denoted in the right-hand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other Sections of this Title.
Table 17.66.010-1. Development Standards – Industrial Zones Industrial Zones
| Standards | LI | HI | AI | MRE | Additional Regulations | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot and Density Standards | Lot and Density Standards | Lot and Density Standards | Lot and Density Standards | Lot and Density Standards | Lot and Density Standards | Lot and Density Standards |
| Minimum Lot Size (sf) | 10,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 5 acres | ||
| Minimum Lot Width (ft) | 80 | 100 | 100 | – | ||
| Minimum Lot Depth (ft) | 100 | 100 | 100 | – | ||
| Building Form and Location | Building Form and Location | Building Form and Location | Building Form and Location | Building Form and Location | Building Form and Location | Building Form and Location |
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.25 | ||
| Maximum Height (ft)/Stories – Primary Structure | 50/4 stories 1 | 50/4 stories 1 | 75/6 stories 1 | 100 | • | Projects must comply with both stories and overall height maximums. See PMC § 17.17.030 (Measuring heights). |
| Maximum Height (ft)/Stories – Primary Structure | 50/4 stories 1 | 50/4 stories 1 | 75/6 stories 1 | 100 | • | Architectural features may project above the maximum height by five feet. Architectural features include rooftop stair access and elevator shafts, mechanical equipment, or other rooftop amenities, as approved by City staff. |
| Maximum Height (ft) Accessory Structures | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | ||
| Distance between Structures (sf) | Minimum required by building and fire code. | Minimum required by building and fire code. | Minimum required by building and fire code. | Minimum required by building and fire code. | ||
| Setbacks – Minimums (ft) | Setbacks – Minimums (ft) | Setbacks – Minimums (ft) | Setbacks – Minimums (ft) | Setbacks – Minimums (ft) | Setbacks – Minimums (ft) | Setbacks – Minimums (ft) |
| Front | 10 | 10 | 10 | 25 | • | Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped excluding driveways. |
| Front | 10 | 10 | 10 | 25 | • | No parking allowed in minimum setback area. |
| Street Side | 10; 20 abutting a freeway | 10; 20 abutting a freeway | 10; 20 abutting a freeway | 25 | • | Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped excluding driveways. |
| Street Side | 10; 20 abutting a freeway | 10; 20 abutting a freeway | 10; 20 abutting a freeway | 25 | • | No parking allowed in minimum setback area. |
| Interior Side | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 25 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 40 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 50 abutting a residential zone | 25 | Setbacks shall comply with the following (with the exception of properties abutting industrial where 0 ft setback applies): | Setbacks shall comply with the following (with the exception of properties abutting industrial where 0 ft setback applies): |
| Interior Side | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 25 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 40 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 50 abutting a residential zone | 25 | • | Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped excluding driveways. |
| Interior Side | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 25 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 40 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 50 abutting a residential zone | 25 | • | No parking allowed within the first 10 ft of the setback. |
| Rear | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 25 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 40 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 50 abutting a residential zone | 25 | Setbacks shall comply with the following (with the exception of properties abutting industrial where 0 ft setback applies): | Setbacks shall comply with the following (with the exception of properties abutting industrial where 0 ft setback applies): |
| Rear | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 25 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 40 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 50 abutting a residential zone | 25 | • | Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped excluding driveways. |
| Rear | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 25 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 40 abutting a residential zone | 0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 50 abutting a residential zone | 25 | • | No parking allowed within the first 10 ft of the setback. |
| Alley (when present) | 5 | 5 | 5 | – | ||
| Open Space Standards | Open Space Standards | Open Space Standards | Open Space Standards | Open Space Standards | Open Space Standards | Open Space Standards |
| Minimum Open Space | 400 sf total for the first 20 employees 2 , and additional 10 sf per employee over 20 | 400 sf total for the first 20 employees 2 , and additional 10 sf per employee over 20 | 400 sf total for the first 20 employees 2 , and additional 10 sf per employee over 20 | – | Common open space includes roof decks and other shared common open areas. Up to 40% may be indoors. Minimum open space dimension is 15 feet in either direction. Setback areas are not considered usable open space unless they are at least 20 feet wide. | Common open space includes roof decks and other shared common open areas. Up to 40% may be indoors. Minimum open space dimension is 15 feet in either direction. Setback areas are not considered usable open space unless they are at least 20 feet wide. |
| Minimum Landscaping (% of lot) | 10% | 10% | 10% | – | Includes required setbacks. 25% must be live plant material. See PMC § 17.86.010 (Landscaping requirements). | Includes required setbacks. 25% must be live plant material. See PMC § 17.86.010 (Landscaping requirements). |
| Other Standards | See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.67 (Supplemental Standards), Division 8 (General Development Standards), Division 9 (Special Regulations), and Division 10 (Environmental Management). | See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.67 (Supplemental Standards), Division 8 (General Development Standards), Division 9 (Special Regulations), and Division 10 (Environmental Management). | See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.67 (Supplemental Standards), Division 8 (General Development Standards), Division 9 (Special Regulations), and Division 10 (Environmental Management). | See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.67 (Supplemental Standards), Division 8 (General Development Standards), Division 9 (Special Regulations), and Division 10 (Environmental Management). | See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.67 (Supplemental Standards), Division 8 (General Development Standards), Division 9 (Special Regulations), and Division 10 (Environmental Management). | See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.67 (Supplemental Standards), Division 8 (General Development Standards), Division 9 (Special Regulations), and Division 10 (Environmental Management). |
| Notes: |
|---|
| 1. Additional height may be allowed through approval of a CUP. In approving a CUP for additional building height, the Review Authority shall find that adequate setbacks are provided on the project site to mitigate adverse impacts on adjacent properties; that adequate fire protection is provided for the subject buildings; that all FAA clearance requirements are met; that maximum floor area ratio requirements are not exceeded; and that the height, bulk, massing, design, and placement of the building on the subject site will not adversely impact adjacent properties or the general public. |
| 2. The number of employees shall be based on the largest shift that occurs in a typical week. |
(Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1613 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1627 § 4 (Exh. A), 2023)
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