Division III — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
Article 17.42 — Industrial Park (INP) District
Placer County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Placer County
17.42.010. Industrial Park (INP). ¶
A. Purpose and Intent. The industrial park (INP) zone district is intended primarily for light industrial uses such as manufacturing, assembly, research and development and similar industrial uses, as well as limited commercial and office uses that are compatible and appropriate along with industrial uses. Site development in the industrial park district is characterized by careful attention to attractive building design, landscaping, and less site coverage than in other commercial and industrial districts.
B. Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the INP zone district as provided by Section 17.06.050 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter; except as provided by subsection C of this section.
| ALLOWABLE LAND USES | LAND USE PERMIT | SPECIFIC STANDARDS IN SECTION |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural, Resource and Open Space Uses | ||
| Agricultural processing | MUP | |
| Animal raising and keeping | See Section17.56.050 | |
| Crop production | A | |
| Mining, surface and subsurface | CUP | 17.56.270 |
| Plant nurseries, retail | MUP | |
| Plant production nurseries | See Section17.56.165 | |
| ALLOWABLE LAND USES | LAND USE PERMIT | SPECIFIC STANDARDS IN SECTION |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Water extraction and storage (commercial) | CUP | |
| Winery | See Section17.56.330 | |
| Manufacturing and Processing Uses Note: Any manufacturing and processing use on a parcel of 10 acres o approval. |
r larger requires conditional use permit (CUP) | |
| Chemical products | CUP | |
| Clothing products | MUP | |
| Electric generating plants | CUP | |
| Electrical and electronic equipment, instruments | MUP | |
| Food products | MUP | |
| Furniture and fxtures manufacturing | MUP | |
| Glass products | MUP | |
| Industrial subdivisions | CUP | 17.42.010(C)(2) |
| Machinery manufacturing | MUP | |
| Metal products fabrication | MUP | |
| Motor vehicles and transportation equipment | CUP | |
| Paper products | MUP | |
| Petroleum refning and related industries | CUP | |
| Plastics and rubber products | MUP | |
| Printing and publishing | MUP | |
| Recycling facilities | See Section17.56.170 | |
| Small-scale manufacturing | MUP | |
| Textile and leather products | MUP | |
| Weapons manufacturing | CUP | |
| Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Uses | ||
| Golf driving ranges | MUP | |
| Houses of worship | MUP | |
| Parks, playgrounds, golf courses | MUP | |
| Recreation and ftness centers | MUP | |
| Schools - College and university | CUP | |
| Schools - Specialized education and training | MUP | |
| Temporary events | MUP | 17.56.300 |
| Residential Uses | ||
| Caretaker and employee housing | C | 17.56.090 |
| Home occupations | C | 17.56.120 |
| Retail Trade | ||
| Auto, mobile home, vehicle and parts sales | MUP | |
| Drive-in and drive-thru sales | MUP | |
| Mail order and vending | CUP | |
| Outdoor retail sales | See Section17.56.160 | |
| Restaurants and bars | MUP | 17.56.190 |
| Restaurants, fast food | MUP | 17.56.190 |
| Retail stores, general merchandise | MUP | |
| Service Uses | ||
| Banks and fnancial services | MUP | |
| Business support services | MUP | |
| Cemeteries, columbariums and mortuaries | CUP | |
| ALLOWABLE LAND USES | LAND USE PERMIT | LAND USE PERMIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Child/adult day care centers | MUP | |
| Construction and contractors | MUP | |
| Kennels and animal boarding | MUP | |
| Laundries and dry cleaning plants | MUP | |
| Medical services - Clinics and laboratories | MUP | |
| Offces | MUP | |
| Offces, temporary | CUP | |
| Personal services | C | |
| Public safety facilities | C | |
| Public utility facilities | MUP | |
| Repair and maintenance - Accessory to sales | MUP | |
| Repair and maintenance - Consumer products | MUP | |
| Repair and maintenance - Vehicle | MUP | |
| Service stations | MUP | |
| Storage, accessory | A | |
| Storage, mini-storage facilities | MUP | |
| Storage of petroleum products for on-site use | MUP | |
| Storage yards and sales lots | MUP | |
| Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution | MUP | |
| Zero emission multimodal hub - Stand-alone | MUP | |
| Transient Lodging | ||
| Hotels and motels | CUP | |
| Transportation and Communications | ||
| Airfelds and landing strips | CUP | |
| Antennas, communications facilities | See Section17.56.060 | |
| Broadcasting studios | MUP | |
| Heliports | CUP | |
| Pipelines and transmission lines | A | |
| Transit stations and terminals | MUP | |
| Vehicle and freight terminals | CUP | |
| Vehicle Storage | MUP | |
| KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Allowed use, zoning compliance required (Section17.06.050) | ||
| Zoning clearance required (Section17.06.050) | ||
| Minor use permit required (Section17.06.050) | ||
| Conditional use permit required (Section17.06.050) | ||
| Administrative review permit (Section17.06.050) |
C. Special Permit Requirements for the INP Zone.
Uses on Sites of Ten Acres or Larger. Any manufacturing or processing use identified as allowable by subsection B of this section that is proposed on a site of 10 acres or larger requires conditional use permit approval (Section 17.58.130 ).
Industrial Subdivisions. Subdivision in the INP zone requires approval of a conditional use permit in addition to a subdivision map as set forth in Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions). In cases where the CUP is approved for the overall subdivision of an industrial park, individual uses proposed later are subject to zoning clearance (Section 17.06.040 ) instead of the permit requirements shown in subsection B of this section. Conversion of existing structures within the INP zone district to condominium ownership shall occur only after a CUP is first approved and all requirements of the CUP, as well as any applicable portions of Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) are satisfied.
D. Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).
Minimum Lot Area. Twenty thousand square feet, or as specified in the conditional use permit approving a subdivision, unless a -B combining district (Section 17.52.040 ) applies to the site, or a greater area is required by the environmental health division, or the provisions of Article 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular land use.
Minimum Lot Width. Eighty feet. Other minimum lot widths may be required by a -B combining district (Section 17.52.040 ) applicable to the site.
E. Site Development Standards. The following minimum standards shall apply to all new development in the INP zone, except where otherwise provided by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation.
- Setbacks, Coverage, Height Limits. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following requirements.
| Development Feature | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Setbacks (1) | |
| Front (3) | 30 feet minimum |
| Street-side | 15 feet |
| Side (2) (3) | 15 feet minimum |
| Rear (2) (3) | 10 feet minimum |
| Site coverage (4) | 50 percent maximum |
| Height limit (5) | 50 feet maximum |
Notes:
(1) Additional requirements for setbacks from watercourses and all roads identified in the highway deficiency report and countywide capital improvement program, setbacks between structures on the same site, and setbacks in other situations are established by Section 17.54.140 (Exceptions to front, street-side, side and rear setbacks) and by Article 17.56 for certain specific land uses.
(2) A 50 foot setback is required where a side or rear lot line abuts a residential zone district.
(3) Where the street frontage in the block is partially within a residential zone district, the front setback shall conform to the existing residential setback requirements, and the side and rear setbacks shall be five feet.
(4) Percentage of total site area that may be covered by buildings/structures. Parking structures are excluded from lot coverage as long as overall coverage does not exceed 75% with 15% of the site devoted to landscaping.
(5) Except as otherwise provided by Section 17.54.020 (Height limits and exceptions), or by Article 17.56 for a specific use, or by Section 17.60.105 (Administrative Approval—Relief from Standards)
- Screening Required. Any outdoor storage, sales or parking areas shall be screened from the view of public roads and adjoining properties by a solid wall or fence pursuant to Section 17.54.030 (Landscaping and fencing).
(Ord. 5126-B, 2001; Ord. 5304-B Exh. 1, 2004; Ord. 5339-B Exh. A, 2004; Ord. 5375-B Exh. E, 2005; Ord. 5416-B Exh. A, 2006; Ord. 5459-B Exh. A, 2007; Ord. 5526-B § 15, 2008; Ord. 6048-B § 21, 2020; Ord. 6363-B, 2/17/2026)