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Article XV — ZONING AND SUBDIVISION›Chapter 15.04 — ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS›Series 200 — BASE ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS

Richmond Municipal Code § 15.04.204.040 Supplemental Regulations

Richmond Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-08 · Richmond

Cite as: Richmond Municipal Code § 15.04.204.040 · Text as of 2026-10-08

15.04.204.010 - Purpose.

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.

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15.04.204.020 - Land Use Regulations.

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.

TABLE 15.04.204.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS

Uses ILL IB IL IG IW Additional Regulations
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
Animal Sales and Services See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See § 15.04.610.070 Animal Keeping
Clinic/Hospital A A A x x See § 15.04.610.070 Animal Keeping
Grooming L1 L1 L1 x x See § 15.04.610.070 Animal Keeping
Veterinary Services L1 L1 L1 x x See § 15.04.610.070 Animal Keeping
Auto/Vehicle Sales Services See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below
Alternative Fuels and Recharging Facility P P P P P
Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major C C C C x See § 15.04.610.090 Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major
Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Minor A A A P x
Automobile/Vehicle Washing A x A x x See § 15.04.610.0100 Automobile/Vehicle Washing
Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales, Service and Rental x A A P x
Service Station C C C P x See § 15.04.610.380 Service Stations
Towing and Impound x x x C x
Banks and Financial Institutions See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below
Bank and Savings and Loan L1 P P x x See § 15.04.610.170 Drive-In and Drive-Through Facilities
With Drive-through Service x C C x x
Business Services L1 L1 P x L5
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation See subclassification below See subclassification below See subclassification below See subclassification below See subclassification below See § 15.04.610.130 Commercial/Recreation and Entertainment
Small-scale Facility A A A x x See § 15.04.610.130 Commercial/Recreation and Entertainment
Eating and Drinking Establishments See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See § 15.04.610.300 Outdoor Dining and Seating
Restaurant, Full Service C C C x x See § 15.04.610.300 Outdoor Dining and Seating
Restaurant, Limited Service L3 L3 L3 x x See § 15.04.610.300 Outdoor Dining and Seating
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Services L1 P P x x
Food and Beverage Sales See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below
Convenience Market L8 L8 L8 x x See § 15.04.610.150 Convenience Markets
Live-Work C C L9 x x See § 15.04.610.250 Live-Work Units
Maintenance and Repair L2 L2 L2 x x
Marinas x x x x C
Media Production P P P x x
Mobile Vending Unit A x A A A See § 15.04.610.320 Outdoor Vendors (Mobile Food Vendors)
Nursery and Garden Center x x x L10 x See § 15.04.610.290 Nurseries and Garden Centers
Offices, Business and Professional P P P P L5
Personal Services See subclassification below See subclassification below See subclassification below See subclassification below See subclassification below See § 15.04.610.340 Personal Services
Health/Fitness Facility L2 L2 L2 x x See § 15.04.610.340 Personal Services
Printing and Publishing P P P P x
Retail Sales See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below
Building Materials and Services x x x x L4
General Retail Sales, Small-scale x x x x L5
INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
College and Trade School C C L9 x x
Community Garden C C C x x See § 15.04.610.290 Nurseries and Garden Centers
Government Buildings P P P P P
Hospitals and Clinics See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below
Clinic x x L9 x x
Park and Recreation L12 L12 L12 x x
Public Safety Facility x x x P P
Schools 1 x x x x x See § 15.04.610.370 Schools
INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL
Artisan/Small-scale Manufacturing P P P P x
Artist's Studio See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below
Studio-Light P P P x x
Studio-Heavy C C C x x
Breweries See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See § 15.04.610.120 Breweries and Wineries
Brewery, Production C x C x x See § 15.04.610.120 Breweries and Wineries
Micro-brewery C C C x x See § 15.04.610.120 Breweries and Wineries
Commercial Kitchen A A A x x
Construction and Material Yard x x C C C
General Industrial C x C L11 L6
Limited Industrial P P P P L6
Marijuana Cultivation Facility C x C C L12 See § 15.04.610.270 Medical Marijuana Uses
Marijuana Product Manufacturer C x C C L12 See § 15.04.610.270 Medical Marijuana Uses
Marijuana Testing Laboratory C x C C L12 See § 15.04.610.270 Medical Marijuana Uses
Recycling and Waste Transfer Facilities See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See § 15.04.610.350 Recycling Facilities
Collection Facilities A A A A A See § 15.04.610.350 Recycling Facilities
Processing Facilities x x x C C See § 15.04.610.350 Recycling Facilities
Waste Hauling and Transfer Facilities x x x C C See § 15.04.610.350 Recycling Facilities
Research and Development L7 L7 L7 P x
Salvage and Wrecking x x x C C
Warehousing, Wholesaling, Storage, and Distribution See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See § 15.04.610.400 Storage Containers
Chemical, Mineral and Explosives Storage x x C C C See § 15.04.610.400 Storage Containers
Indoor Warehousing and Storage P L1 P P P See § 15.04.610.400 Storage Containers
Outdoor Storage x x x L4 L4 See § 15.04.610.400 Storage Containers
Mini-Storage x C C C x See § 15.04.610.400 Storage Containers
Wineries See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See § 15.04.610.120 Breweries and Wineries
Winery, Large C x C x C
Winery, Small A A A x A
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION AND UTILITIES
Communication Facilities See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See subclassifications below See Article 15.04.614 Wireless Communications Facilities
Antennas and Transmission Towers C or A depending on facility type C or A depending on facility type C or A depending on facility type C or A depending on facility type C or A depending on facility type See Article 15.04.614 Wireless Communications Facilities
Equipment within Buildings A A A P P
Freight/Truck Terminal and Warehouse x x x C C
Light Fleet-Based Service C x C C x
Utilities, Major C C C C C
Utilities, Minor P P P P P
AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Production and Services x x x P x
Indoor Agriculture A x P P x See § 15.04.610.430 Urban Agriculture
OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER
Accessory Uses and Structures Caretakers units are not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. See § 15.04.601.010 Accessory Uses and Structures Caretakers units are not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. See § 15.04.601.010 Accessory Uses and Structures Caretakers units are not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. See § 15.04.601.010 Accessory Uses and Structures Caretakers units are not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. See § 15.04.601.010 Accessory Uses and Structures Caretakers units are not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. See § 15.04.601.010 Accessory Uses and Structures Caretakers units are not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. See § 15.04.601.010 Accessory Uses and Structures
Nonconforming Uses See Article 15.04.606 , Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lot See Article 15.04.606 , Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lot See Article 15.04.606 , Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lot See Article 15.04.606 , Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lot See Article 15.04.606 , Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lot See Article 15.04.606 , Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lot
Temporary Use See Article 15.04.807 , Temporary Use Permits See Article 15.04.807 , Temporary Use Permits See Article 15.04.807 , Temporary Use Permits See Article 15.04.807 , Temporary Use Permits See Article 15.04.807 , Temporary Use Permits See Article 15.04.807 , Temporary Use Permits
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L1 Only allowed in mixed-use buildings; an administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L2 An administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L3 Small-scale establishments serving local businesses and workers occupying less than 1,000 sq. ft. are allowed. A conditional use permit is required for outdoor dining and seating. L4 Prohibited as a principal use; allows as an accessory use for a nursery, building materials, construction services and contractors yards, marine-related industrial uses, and allowable uses within the IG and IW districts if screened from view for any abutting residential or Mixed-Use district. L5 Only small-scale marine-related services occupying less than 3,000 sq. ft. are allowed. L6 Transportation equipment, ship and boat building and repair are allowed; industrial uses including more than incidental use of hazardous materials require a conditional use permit. L7 Biological research or commercial testing in a laboratory rated for a Biosafety Level (BSL) 3 or higher according to criteria of the federal Center for Disease Control requires a conditional use permit. Research and development laboratories designed for BSL 1 or 2 are permitted without a use permit. L8 Only allowed with a conditional use permit on a site with a service station. L9 Requires a conditional use permit and not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. This Industrial Buffer Zone is functionally equivalent to the Industrial Buffer Zone/Transition Zone established by Ordinance No. 18-18 N.S. L10 Only centers that primarily sell wholesale or "to the trade" are allowed. L11 Permitted except for petroleum refining and related oil and gas production, storage, and distribution, all of which requires a conditional use permit. L12 Only on City-owned land with a conditional use permit. L1 Only allowed in mixed-use buildings; an administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L2 An administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L3 Small-scale establishments serving local businesses and workers occupying less than 1,000 sq. ft. are allowed. A conditional use permit is required for outdoor dining and seating. L4 Prohibited as a principal use; allows as an accessory use for a nursery, building materials, construction services and contractors yards, marine-related industrial uses, and allowable uses within the IG and IW districts if screened from view for any abutting residential or Mixed-Use district. L5 Only small-scale marine-related services occupying less than 3,000 sq. ft. are allowed. L6 Transportation equipment, ship and boat building and repair are allowed; industrial uses including more than incidental use of hazardous materials require a conditional use permit. L7 Biological research or commercial testing in a laboratory rated for a Biosafety Level (BSL) 3 or higher according to criteria of the federal Center for Disease Control requires a conditional use permit. Research and development laboratories designed for BSL 1 or 2 are permitted without a use permit. L8 Only allowed with a conditional use permit on a site with a service station. L9 Requires a conditional use permit and not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. This Industrial Buffer Zone is functionally equivalent to the Industrial Buffer Zone/Transition Zone established by Ordinance No. 18-18 N.S. L10 Only centers that primarily sell wholesale or "to the trade" are allowed. L11 Permitted except for petroleum refining and related oil and gas production, storage, and distribution, all of which requires a conditional use permit. L12 Only on City-owned land with a conditional use permit. L1 Only allowed in mixed-use buildings; an administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L2 An administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L3 Small-scale establishments serving local businesses and workers occupying less than 1,000 sq. ft. are allowed. A conditional use permit is required for outdoor dining and seating. L4 Prohibited as a principal use; allows as an accessory use for a nursery, building materials, construction services and contractors yards, marine-related industrial uses, and allowable uses within the IG and IW districts if screened from view for any abutting residential or Mixed-Use district. L5 Only small-scale marine-related services occupying less than 3,000 sq. ft. are allowed. L6 Transportation equipment, ship and boat building and repair are allowed; industrial uses including more than incidental use of hazardous materials require a conditional use permit. L7 Biological research or commercial testing in a laboratory rated for a Biosafety Level (BSL) 3 or higher according to criteria of the federal Center for Disease Control requires a conditional use permit. Research and development laboratories designed for BSL 1 or 2 are permitted without a use permit. L8 Only allowed with a conditional use permit on a site with a service station. L9 Requires a conditional use permit and not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. This Industrial Buffer Zone is functionally equivalent to the Industrial Buffer Zone/Transition Zone established by Ordinance No. 18-18 N.S. L10 Only centers that primarily sell wholesale or "to the trade" are allowed. L11 Permitted except for petroleum refining and related oil and gas production, storage, and distribution, all of which requires a conditional use permit. L12 Only on City-owned land with a conditional use permit. L1 Only allowed in mixed-use buildings; an administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L2 An administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L3 Small-scale establishments serving local businesses and workers occupying less than 1,000 sq. ft. are allowed. A conditio
nal use permit is required for outdoor dining and seating. L4 Prohibited as a principal use; allows as an accessory use for a nursery, building materials, construction services and contractors yards, marine-related industrial uses, and allowable uses within the IG and IW districts if screened from view for any abutting residential or Mixed-Use district. L5 Only small-scale marine-related services occupying less than 3,000 sq. ft. are allowed. L6 Transportation equipment, ship and boat building and repair are allowed; industrial uses including more than incidental use of hazardous materials require a conditional use permit. L7 Biological research or commercial testing in a laboratory rated for a Biosafety Level (BSL) 3 or higher according to criteria of the federal Center for Disease Control requires a conditional use permit. Research and development laboratories designed for BSL 1 or 2 are permitted without a use permit. L8 Only allowed with a conditional use permit on a site with a service station. L9 Requires a conditional use permit and not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. This Industrial Buffer Zone is functionally equivalent to the Industrial Buffer Zone/Transition Zone established by Ordinance No. 18-18 N.S. L10 Only centers that primarily sell wholesale or "to the trade" are allowed. L11 Permitted except for petroleum refining and related oil and gas production, storage, and distribution, all of which requires a conditional use permit. L12 Only on City-owned land with a conditional use permit. L1 Only allowed in mixed-use buildings; an administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L2 An administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L3 Small-scale establishments serving local businesses and workers occupying less than 1,000 sq. ft. are allowed. A conditional use permit is required for outdoor dining and seating. L4 Prohibited as a principal use; allows as an accessory use for a nursery, building materials, construction services and contractors yards, marine-related industrial uses, and allowable uses within the IG and IW districts if screened from view for any abutting residential or Mixed-Use district. L5 Only small-scale marine-related services occupying less than 3,000 sq. ft. are allowed. L6 Transportation equipment, ship and boat building and repair are allowed; industrial uses including more than incidental use of hazardous materials require a conditional use permit. L7 Biological research or commercial testing in a laboratory rated for a Biosafety Level (BSL) 3 or higher according to criteria of the federal Center for Disease Control requires a conditional use permit. Research and development laboratories designed for BSL 1 or 2 are permitted without a use permit. L8 Only allowed with a conditional use permit on a site with a service station. L9 Requires a conditional use permit and not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. This Industrial Buffer Zone is functionally equivalent to the Industrial Buffer Zone/Transition Zone established by Ordinance No. 18-18 N.S. L10 Only centers that primarily sell wholesale or "to the trade" are allowed. L11 Permitted except for petroleum refining and related oil and gas production, storage, and distribution, all of which requires a conditional use permit. L12 Only on City-owned land with a conditional use permit. L1 Only allowed in mixed-use buildings; an administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L2 An administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L3 Small-scale establishments serving local businesses and workers occupying less than 1,000 sq. ft. are allowed. A conditional use permit is required for outdoor dining and seating. L4 Prohibited as a principal use; allows as an accessory use for a nursery, building materials, construction services and contractors yards, marine-related industrial uses, and allowable uses within the IG and IW districts if screened from view for any abutting residential or Mixed-Use district. L5 Only small-scale marine-related services occupying less than 3,000 sq. ft. are allowed. L6 Transportation equipment, ship and boat building and repair are allowed; industrial uses including more than incidental use of hazardous materials require a conditional use permit. L7 Biological research or commercial testing in a laboratory rated for a Biosafety Level (BSL) 3 or higher according to criteria of the federal Center for Disease Control requires a conditional use permit. Research and development laboratories designed for BSL 1 or 2 are permitted without a use permit. L8 Only allowed with a conditional use permit on a site with a service station. L9 Requires a conditional use permit and not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. This Industrial Buffer Zone is functionally equivalent to the Industrial Buffer Zone/Transition Zone established by Ordinance No. 18-18 N.S. L10 Only centers that primarily sell wholesale or "to the trade" are allowed. L11 Permitted except for petroleum refining and related oil and gas production, storage, and distribution, all of which requires a conditional use permit. L12 Only on City-owned land with a conditional use permit. L1 Only allowed in mixed-use buildings; an administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L2 An administrative use permit is required for more than 3,000 sq. ft. L3 Small-scale establishments serving local businesses and workers occupying less than 1,000 sq. ft. are allowed. A conditional use permit is required for outdoor dining and seating. L4 Prohibited as a principal use; allows as an accessory use for a nursery, building materials, construction services and contractors yards, marine-related industrial uses, and allowable uses within the IG and IW districts if screened from view for
Uses ILL IB IL IG IW Additional Regulations
any abutting residential or Mixed-Use district. L5 Only small-scale marine-related services occupying less than 3,000 sq. ft. are allowed. L6 Transportation equipment, ship and boat building and repair are allowed; industrial uses including more than incidental use of hazardous materials require a conditional use permit. L7 Biological research or commercial testing in a laboratory rated for a Biosafety Level (BSL) 3 or higher according to criteria of the federal Center for Disease Control requires a conditional use permit. Research and development laboratories designed for BSL 1 or 2 are permitted without a use permit. L8 Only allowed with a conditional use permit on a site with a service station. L9 Requires a conditional use permit and not allowed in the Industrial Buffer Zone shown on the Zoning Map. This Industrial Buffer Zone is functionally equivalent to the Industrial Buffer Zone/Transition Zone established by Ordinance No. 18-18 N.S. L10 Only centers that primarily sell wholesale or "to the trade" are allowed. L11 Permitted except for petroleum refining and related oil and gas production, storage, and distribution, all of which requires a conditional use permit. L12 Only on City-owned land with a conditional use permit.

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)

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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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District ILL IB IL IG IW Additional Regulations #
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 Building Form and Location
Maximum Height (ft.) 25; up to 55 feet with approval of a CUP 55 55 55 100 (A); (C); See § 15.04.601.050 Exceptions to Height Limits ①
Minimum Setbacks (ft.) (B) Minimum Setbacks (ft.) (B) Minimum Setbacks (ft.) (B) Minimum Setbacks (ft.) (B) Minimum Setbacks (ft.) (B) Minimum Setbacks (ft.) (B)
Front 20 15 0 10 from local streets; 25 from Collector streets 10 from local streets; 25 from Collector streets See § 15.04.601.020 Building Projections into Yards ②
Interior Side 0; 15 where abutting an RL, PCI, or PR district (8 with solid fence) 0; 15 where abutting an RL, PCI, or PR district (8 with solid fence) 0; 15 where abutting an RL, PCI, or PR district 0; 10 where abutting an RL, PCI, or PR district (5 with solid fence) 0; 10 where abutting an RL, PCI, or PR district (5 with solid fence) See § 15.04.601.020 Building Projections into Yards ③
Street Side 20 10 0 10 from minor streets; 25 from Collector streets 10 from minor streets; 25 from Collector streets See § 15.04.601.020 Building Projections into Yards ④
Rear 10 0: 10 where abutting an RL, PCI, or PR district (8 with solid fence) 0; 15 where abutting an RL, PCI, or PR district into Yards 0; 15 where abutting an RL, PCI, or PR district into Yards 0; 15 where abutting an RL, PCI, or PR district into Yards See § 15.04.601.020 Building Projections into Yards ⑤
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.4; up to 0.65 with approval of a CUP 0.5; up to 0.65 with an approval of a CUP 0.65; up to 3.0 with an approval of a CUP 0.65; up to 2.0 with an approval of a CUP 0.5; up to 1.0 with an approval of a CUP See Article 15.04.103 Rules of Measurement

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)

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15.04.204.040 - Supplemental Regulations.

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.

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