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Title 17 — ZONING›Article II — Regulations For The Principal And Special Purpose Zones

Portola Municipal Code Ch. 17.22 Industrial and Manufacturing Zones

Portola Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Portola

Cite as: Portola Municipal Code Chapter 17.22 · Text as of 2026-10-04

17.22.010 - Purpose.

This chapter provides regulations applicable to primary uses in the industrial zoning districts established by Section 17.10.010 (Zoning districts established). The industrial districts are as follows:

A. Business Professional/Light Industrial. The business professional/light industrial (BP/LI) category is intended to accommodate light industrial, light assembly regional services, public and private commercial recreation, small warehouse and distribution, communications and information services, mail order services, and research and development businesses appropriate to the city's setting.

(Ord. 289 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2002)

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17.22.020 - Permitted use types.

Primary uses are permitted in industrial zones subject to the requirements of this title as designated below:

A. Principally permitted use, designated as "P";

B. Administratively permitted use, designated as "AP"; and

C. Conditionally permitted use, designated as "CUP".

Primary use types not listed or designated by a dash (-) are not permitted in that zone district.

INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS PERMITTED USES

AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE USE TYPES BP/LI
Agricultural -
Resource Protection and Restoration CUP
Resource Related Recreation CUP
CIVIC USE TYPES BP/LI
Community Assembly CUP
Community Services P
Essential Services P
Intensive Public Facilities P
Public Parking Services P
Schools, Private Elementary and Secondary CUP
Social Services CUP
RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES BP/LI
Caretaker/Employee Housing CUP
Short-Term Rental (1) AP
COMMERCIAL USE TYPES BP/LI
Adult Oriented Businesses P
Animal Sales and Service
Kennels P
Veterinary Clinic P
Veterinary Hospital P
Automotive and Equipment
Automotive Rental P
Automotive Repairs P
Automotive Sales P
Car Wash and Detailing P
Heavy Equipment Rental CUP
Repair and Sales P
Gasoline Sales P
Impound Yards CUP
Broadcasting and Recording Studios P
Building Material Stores P
Business Support Services P
Commercial Recreation
Indoor Entertainment CUP
Indoor Sports and Recreation P
Outdoor Entertainment CUP
Outdoor Sports and Recreation CUP
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Convenience P
Maintenance and Repair P
Medical CUP
Neighborhood Commercial P
Nursery, Retail P
Offices, Professional P
Open Air Vending (2) AP
Outdoor Storage (3) -
Personal Services P
Retail Sales and Services CUP
Specialized Education and Training P
Storage, Personal Storage Facility P
INDUSTRIAL USE TYPES BP/LI
Equipment and Materials Storage Yards CUP
General Industrial CUP
Hazardous Materials Handling CUP
Impound Yards CUP
Laundries, Commercial P
Light Manufacturing P
Printing and Publishing P
Recycling, Scrap and Dismantling
Enclosed CUP
Unenclosed CUP
Research Services P
Specialized Industrial CUP
Wholesale and Distribution
Light P
Heavy CUP
TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNICATION USE TYPES BP/LI
Antennas and Communications Facilities
Developed Lot P
Undeveloped Lot P
Heliport CUP

Notes:

(1) See Chapter 17.51, Short-Term Rental

(2) See Chapter 17.50, Open Air Vending

(3) See Chapter 17.34, Accessory Uses

(Ord. No. 352, § 1, 11-28-2018; Ord. 289 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2002)

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17.22.030 - Industrial zone general development standards.

A. General. Permitted uses and structures shall comply with applicable precise plans, and any other applicable requirements of this title.

INDUSTRIAL ZONE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Requirement by Zoning District

BP/LI
Min. lot size 3,125
Min. frontage 25 ft.
Front Setback 10 ft. However, parking, landscaping, and walks may project into the required front setback
Side Setback None if adjacent to commercial or industrial zones and alleys. 10 ft. if adjacent to the edge of a publicly or privately maintained street, right-of-way, and/or sidewalk (1), 5 ft. if adjacent to noncommercial or industrial zones
Rear Setback None if adjacent to commercial or industrial zones and alleys. 10 ft. if adjacent to noncommercial or industrial zones
Site Coverage 60% without approval of a Precise Plan as described in Section 17.28.060
Height Limit 35 ft.

;sz=9;Note: (1) The measurement is to be taken from the back of a publicly or privately maintained street or sidewalk. However, it should be noted that in certain cases, the city's right-of-way may extend further than the edge of the street or sidewalk. In these cases, the city maintains its property rights over such right-of-way and all rights and privileges included therein. The property owner is required to verify the boundaries of the public right-of-way prior to any construction activity.

(Ord. No. 352, § 1, 11-28-2018; Ord. 289 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2002)

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