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Rocklin Municipal Code Ch. 17.56 M-2 Zone
Rocklin Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Rocklin
Cite as: Rocklin Municipal Code Chapter 17.56 · Text as of 2026-10-04
17.56.010 - Permitted uses.¶
The following are permitted in the M-2 zone provided in the opinion of planning department staff, there is no appreciable offensive or objectionable odor, dust, noise, bright lights, vibration, or other nuisance factors:
A. Industrial uses as authorized and regulated in the M-1 zone;
B. Wholesale stores and storage;
C. Service establishments;
D. Manufacturing and fabrication;
E. Processing and assembly uses;
F. Mini-storage.
(Ord. 362 (part): Ord. 336 § 6.24.000, 1977).
17.56.020 - Conditional uses.¶
The following uses are permitted in the M-2 zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit:
A. Any use specified in Section 17.54.010 or 17.56.010 which in the opinion of planning department staff does not qualify as a permitted use because of some objectional factor;
B. Auto dismantling;
C. Bituminous paving plants;
D. Batch plants, concrete;
E. Flammable liquid storage;
F. Storage of petroleum;
G. Retail sales and personal service establishments appurtenant to permitted or conditional uses;
H. Industrial cluster complex;
I. Auto body and paint shops;
J. Automobile repair shop (light);
K. Automobile repair shop (heavy);
L. Churches;
M. Mobile pushcart vending facility.
(Ord. 674 § 9, 1993; Ord. 669 § 4, 1992; Ord. 650 § 11, 1991: Ord. 581 § 33, 1988; Ord. 391 (part): Ord. 336 § 6.24.010, 1977).
17.56.030 - Height regulations.¶
Height regulations in the M-2 zone:
The maximum height for principal buildings and structures shall be thirty feet, and the maximum number of stories shall be two, with the following exception:
With a use permit the maximum allowable height may be increased up to fifty feet, and the maximum number of stories may be increased up to four.
(Ord. 555 § 8, 1986: Ord. 336 § 6.24.020, 1977).
17.56.040 - Lot area.¶
The minimum area for each lot in the M-2 zone shall be one acre.
(Ord. 336 § 6.24.030, 1977).
17.56.050 - Lot coverage.¶
The maximum lot coverage by all structures and buildings in the M-2 zone shall not exceed fifty percent of the lot area.
(Ord. 543 § 2, 1986: Ord. 336 § 6.24.040, 1977).
17.56.060 - Lot width.¶
The minimum lot width in the M-2 zone shall be two hundred feet.
(Ord. 336 § 6.24.050, 1977).
17.56.070 - Setbacks.¶
No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or enlarged in the M-2 zone unless the following setbacks are provided and maintained:
A. Front. There shall be a front setback of not less than twenty-five feet.
B. Rear. There shall be a rear setback of not less than ten feet.
C. Interior Side. There shall be an interior side setback of not less than five feet.
D. Street Side. There shall be a street side setback of not less than ten feet.
E. Specified Streets. Front, side, street side, or rear setbacks required for lots abutting a highway or street for which rights-of-way are established by the circulation element of the general plan shall be measured from the adopted plan line or the property line, whichever provides the greater setback.
(Ord. 336 § 6.24.060, 1977).
17.56.080 - Off-street parking.¶
Off-street parking shall be provided in the M-2 zone subject to the regulations in Chapter 17.66.
(Ord. 336 § 6.24.070, 1977).
17.56.090 - Zone size minimums.¶
No area shall be zoned to the M-2 heavy industrial zone unless the following minimum area, depth, and width requirements of the zone are provided:
A. Minimum zone area: one acre;
B. Minimum width: two hundred feet;
C. Minimum lot depth: two hundred feet.
(Ord. 336 § 6.24.080, 1977).
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