Article 15.04.204 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS

The specific purposes of the Industrial Districts are to:

A.

Designate adequate land for businesses, manufacturing and industrial operations, oil and gas facilities, and related storage, distribution and services supporting industrial growth and Port operations;

B.

Maintain and strengthen the City's economic and fiscal resources and provide employment opportunities for residents of the City and surrounding communities.

C.

Establish appropriate development and design standards and buffering requirements to protect adjacent uses and ensure land use compatibility; and

D.

Minimize the impacts of industrial development on adjacent residents.

The following Industrial District implement the General Plan classification of "Business/Light Industrial" and "Industrial".

IB Industrial, Business. This district is intended to accommodate a diverse range of business and light industrial uses, including office, general service, research and development, biotechnology, small-scale wholesale and warehousing facilities, and service commercial uses. It includes flex space, and industrial buildings for single or multiple users, limited personal services such as health and fitness studios, and other related uses. Small-scale retail and certain institutional uses are also permitted.

ILL Limited Industrial, Light. This district is intended to accommodate a diverse range of light industrial uses, including general service, research and development, biotechnology, warehousing, and service commercial uses. Small-scale retail and ancillary office uses are also permitted.

IL Industrial, Light. This district is intended to accommodate a diverse range of light industrial uses, including general service, research and development, warehousing, and service commercial uses. It includes industrial complexes, flex space, and industrial buildings for single or multiple users, warehouses, mini-storage, wholesale, commercial recreation, and other related uses. This district permits a higher development intensity than the ILL district. Small-scale retail and ancillary office uses are also permitted.

IG General Industrial. This district is intended to accommodate the broadest range of industrial uses. It includes industrial buildings and complexes, oil and gas refining and distribution, marine services, flex space, warehouses, manufacturing and assembly, and other uses that require large, warehouse-style buildings with flexible floorplans or space for outdoor facilities. Ancillary office uses are also permitted.

IW Water-Related Industrial. This district is intended for waterfront-related industrial development that includes manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, marine services, supporting office uses and other large-scale uses that support the Port of Richmond. Permitted uses include incubator-research facilities for marine-related activities, prototype manufacturing, testing, repairing, packaging, and storage as well as offices and support facilities. Accessory or secondary small-scale retail uses that serve local employees, Port users and visitors are also permitted.

Table 15.04.204.020 prescribes the land use regulations for Industrial Districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations as follows:

"P" designates permitted uses.

"A" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of an administrative use permit by the Zoning Administrator.

"C" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission.

"L#" designates numbered limitations listed at the end of the table.

"x" designates uses that are not permitted.

Use classifications are defined in Article 15.04.104 (Key Terms and Definitions). In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the Zoning Administrator shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are prohibited. Section numbers in the right hand column refer to other sections of this Ordinance.

specific land use or activity is not defined, the Zoning Administrator shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are prohibited. Section numbers in the right hand column refer to other sections of this Ordinance.

1 Schools with conditional use permits that are nonconforming can seek modifications to existing conditions of approval pursuant to Section 15.04.606.040(C), Expansion of nonconfirming uses.

(Ord. No. 27-18 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 11-20-2018; Ord. No. 30-18 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 12-18-2018; Ord. No. 25-20 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 11-10-2020)

15.04.204.030 - Development Standards.

Table 15.04.204.030 prescribes the development standards for Industrial Districts. Additional regulations are denoted in a right hand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this article, while individual letters refer to subsections that directly follow the table. The numbers in each illustration below refer to corresponding regulations in the "#" column in the associated table.

TABLE 15.04.204.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS

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Additional Development Standards—Industrial Districts

A.

Transitional Standards. Where an Industrial District adjoins a Residential District, the following standards apply:

1.

The maximum height is (1) 35 feet within 40 feet of an RH or RL District; (2) 40 feet within 50 feet of an RH, RL or RM1 District; and (3) 50 feet within 100 feet of any Residential District.

2.

The building setback from a Residential District boundary shall be 15 feet for side and rear yards.

3.

A landscaped planting area, a minimum of 10 feet in width, shall be provided along all Residential District boundaries. A tree screen shall be planted in this area with trees planted at a minimum interval of 15 feet.

B.

Perimeter Landscaping. A perimeter planting strip shall be provided along all arterial streets and street frontages that are opposite Mixed-Use and Residential zoning districts.

C.

Additional Height Exceptions—IG and IW Districts. Processing equipment associated with port activities and with oil and gas refining may exceed the height limits.

(Ord. No. 30-18 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 12-18-2018)

A.

Building Design Near Interstate Highways 580 and 80. For any site that is fully or partially located within 200 feet of the right-of-way line of an Interstate Highway, buildings shall be designed with four-sided architecture where each exterior wall is designed equivalent to the primary façade in the extent of building articulation and quality of exterior materials, and consistent with the color scheme of the primary façade.

B.

Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be provided if none already exist or if the existing sidewalks are in poor condition.

C.

Drive-In and Drive Through Facilities. Drive-in and drive-through facilities are not permitted in IG and IW districts and require a Conditional Use Permit in ILL and IB districts.

D.

Parking Location. Parking shall be located at the side or rear of buildings wherever possible.

1.

Customer parking should be located near the office area.

2.

Where parking is located between a building and a street, a landscaped setback at least 10 feet wide must be provided between the parking area and adjacent right-of-way.

E.

Limitations on Curb Cuts. Wherever possible, parking and loading entrances shall share curb cuts in order to minimize the overall number of curb cuts. On corner lots, curb cuts shall be located on the street frontage with the least pedestrian activity wherever feasible.

F.

Truck Docks, Loading, and Service Areas. The outermost point of the truck docks, loading, and service areas are not permitted within 20 feet of the boundary of a Residential District.

ARTICLE 15.04.205 - PUBLIC, CULTURAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS AND PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICTS

The specific purposes of the Public, Cultural, and Institutional District and the Parks and Recreation Districts are to:

A.

Provide land for development of public, cultural and institutional uses that provide services to the community;

B.

Provide land for parks and recreation facilities; and

C.

Ensure design compatibility between public uses and adjacent residential neighborhoods.

The following districts implement General Plan classifications of "Public, Cultural, and Institutional" and "Parks and Recreation".

PCI Public, Cultural, and Institutional. This district is intended for city facilities, utilities, schools, and other public and quasi-public uses.

PR Parks and Recreation. This district is intended for active and passive public parks, including outdoor and indoor recreation such as playing fields, playgrounds, community centers, and other appropriate recreational uses. This district includes publicly owned local and regional parks as well as privately owned recreational facilities such as golf courses.

Table 15.04.205.020 below prescribes the land use regulations for Public and Semi-Public Districts, and Table 15.04.205.030 prescribes the land use regulations for Open Space and Agricultural Districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations as follows:

"P" designates permitted uses.

"A" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of an administrative use permit by the Zoning Administrator.

"C" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission.

"L#" designates numbered limitations listed at the end of the table.

"x" designates uses that are not permitted.

Use classifications are defined in Article 15.04.104 (Key Terms and Definitions). In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the Zoning Administrator shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are prohibited. Section numbers in the right hand column refer to other sections of this Ordinance.

specific land use or activity is not defined, the Zoning Administrator shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are prohibited. Section numbers in the right hand column refer to other sections of this Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 30-18 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 12-18-2018)

Table 15.04.205.030 prescribes the development standards for Public and Semi-Public, Open Space and Agricultural Districts. Additional regulations are denoted in a right hand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this article. The numbers in each illustration below refer to corresponding regulations in the "#" column in the associated table.

TABLE 15.04.205.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC DISTRICTS

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(Ord. No. 30-18 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 12-18-2018)

15.04.205.040 - Supplemental Regulations.

A.

Landscaping. A minimum of 20 percent of the site must be landscaping.

B.

School Sites. In the event of closure of a school, the primary planned use of these sites remains for education and associated recreation purposes unless a General Plan amendment changes the land use designation.

C.

Truck Docks, Loading and Service Areas. Truck docks, loading areas, and service areas must be located at the rear or interior sides of buildings and screened so as not to be visible from public streets or residential properties.