§131.0623 Additional Use Regulations of Industrial Zones

The additional use regulations identified in this section are applicable to uses where indicated in Table 131-06B. In addition to the use-specific regulations below, the combined gross floor area for the uses identified in Sections 131.0623(a), (b), (d), (h), (k), (m), and (n) shall not exceed 35 percent of the allowable gross floor area of the premises .

• (a) Sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales are permitted subject to the following:

  • (1) An establishment offering these items for sale shall be limited to 1,000 square feet of gross floor area ; and

  • (2) The total area occupied by these uses shall not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area of the building in which they are located.

• (b) Eating and drinking establishments are permitted subject to the following:

  • (1) The dining and serving area of individual establishments are limited to 3,000 square feet of gross floor area, except where provided in accordance with Section 131.0623(i);

  • (2) No live entertainment is permitted on a premises in an IH zone or on any premises abutting a residential zone;

  • (3) Establishments with drive-in or drive-through services are subject to Section 141.0607; and

  • (4) Establishments abutting residential zones may operate only between 6:00 a.m. and midnight.

• (c) Business support services are permitted subject to the following:

  • (1) Individual establishments are limited to 3,500 square feet of gross floor area ; and

  • (2) The total area occupied by these uses shall not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of the building in which they are located.

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• (d) Personal appearance and health services are permitted subject to the following:

  • (1) Individual establishments are limited to 3,500 square feet of gross floor area ; and

  • (2) The total area occupied by these uses shall not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area of the building in which they are located.

• (e) Light manufacturing and assembly uses in the IP-1-1 and the IP-3-1 zones are limited to the following:

  • (1) Prototype fabrication;

  • (2) Production requiring advanced technology and skills and directly related to research and development activities on the premises ;

  • (3) Manufacturing of biochemical research and diagnostic compounds to be used primarily by universities, laboratories, hospitals, and clinics for scientific research and developmental testing purposes;

  • (4) Production of experimental products;

  • (5) Development of production or operating systems to be installed and operated at another location, including manufacturing of products necessary for such development;

  • (6) Manufacturing of biological, biomedical, and pharmaceutical products;

  • (7) Manufacturing of scientific, engineering, and medical instruments; and

  • (8) Beverage and food manufacturing. Beverage manufacturing operations may include a tasting room as an accessory use .

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• (f) Building supplies and equipment sales are permitted subject to the following:

  • (1) Items for sale shall be limited to equipment, parts, and products used in the installation or repair of permanent improvements to structures or premises ; and

  • (2) Building supplies and equipment sales establishments shall occupy an area of at least 10,000 square feet of gross floor area .

• (g) Retail sales uses subject to this section are permitted subject to the following:

  • (1) The items offered for sale must be manufactured on the premises ; and

  • (2) A maximum of 25 percent of the gross floor area on the premises may be used for retail sales. At least 75 percent of the gross floor area shall be used for manufacturing, warehousing, or wholesale distribution of the products that are offered for sale.

• (h) Convenience stores and eating and drinking establishments are permitted subject to the following:

  • (1) An individual establishment shall not exceed 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; except where provided in accordance with Section 131.0623(i); and

  • (2) Drive-in and drive-through facilities are not permitted.

• (i) Industrial development greater than 12,000 square feet of gross floor area that is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of malt beverages or distilled spirits in sealed cans, bottles, or kegs, may include an eating and drinking establishment as an accessory use , subject to applicable state and local regulations, if the eating and drinking establishment does not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of the structures on the premises .

• (j) To encourage and facilitate living in closer proximity to employment opportunities, residential uses in the IP-3-1 zone are permitted subject to the following regulations:

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• (1) Residential development is permitted in accordance with the Business Park - Residential Permitted CPIOZ of the applicable community plan subject to the following:

  • (A) Residential development shall not exceed a maximum of 49 percent of the total lot area within the Business Park - Residential Permitted CPIOZ or, in other areas, a maximum of 49 percent of the gross floor area of the premises ; and

  • (B) Residential development shall comply with the development regulations of the residential zone identified in the Business Park - Residential Permitted CPIOZ of the applicable community plan, except that the lot area, lot dimensions, floor area ratio , and setback requirements of the IP-3-1 zone shall apply.

• (2) Residential development is permitted outside of the Business Park - Residential Permitted CPIOZ as follows:

  • (A) Live/work quarters in accordance with Section 141.0311.

  • (B) Shopkeeper units may include space for uses in accordance with Section 131.0623(j)(2)(C) and shall comply with the Live/Work quarters regulations in Section 141.0311.

• (C) A maximum of 49 percent of the gross floor area on the premises may be used for residential uses. At least 51 percent of the gross floor area on the premises shall be used for Retail Sales, Commercial Services, Artisan Food and Beverage Producer, Offices, Research and Development, or Light Manufacturing.

  • (D) The residential area and the business area must be occupied by the same tenant and no portion of the residential area shall be rented or sold separately.

  • (E) The residential area is permitted above, adjacent to, or behind the business area, provided that there is internal access between the residential area and business area.

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• (k) Physical fitness facilities are permitted subject to the following:

  • (1) The physical fitness facility is located within a development that is greater than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area in an industrial zone;

  • (2) The physical fitness facility is primarily used by employees of the premises as an accessory use ; and

  • (3) The physical fitness facility does not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of the structures on the premises .

• (l) Aquaculture Facilities and Horticulture, Nurseries & Greenhouses are permitted in IP zones subject to the following:

  • (1) The aquaculture facility, horticulture facility, nursery or greenhouse shall directly support the research and development uses on the premises ; and

  • (2) The aquaculture facility, horticulture facility, nursery or greenhouse shall be excluded from the gross floor area calculation of the structures on the premises .

• (m) Food, Beverages and Groceries are permitted if individual establishments are limited to 20,000 square feet of gross floor area.

• (n) Instructional Studios are permitted subject to the following:

  • (1) Individual establishments are limited to 5,000 square feet of gross floor area ;

  • (2) The total area occupied by these uses shall not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of the building in which they are located; and

  • (3) The instructional studio shall be primarily used by employees of the premises as an accessory use and shall not be a minor-oriented facility

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 6-5-2013 by O-20262 N.S.; effective 7-6-2013.) (Amended 6-18-2013 by O-20261 N.S.; effective 7-19-2013.) (Amended 4-11-2014 by O-20361 N.S.; effective 5-18-2014.) (Amended 5-5-2015 by O-20481 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.) (Amended 3-22-2018 by O-20917 N.S.; effective 4-21-2018.)

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(Amended 1-8-2020 by O-21164 N.S.; effective 2-9-2020.) (Amended 3-11-2022 by O-21439 N.S.; effective 4-10-2022.)