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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.225 — Industrial Zones

San Jacinto Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · San Jacinto

§ 17.225.010. Purposes of the Industrial Zones.

The purposes of the individual industrial zones and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:

  • A. BP (Business Park) Zone. The BP Zone is applied to areas appropriate for single-tenant and multi-tenant offices that include corporate headquarters, research and development, product development, and general business uses customarily situated on large parcels in a campus park like setting. Uses allowed in this zone may also include small convenience or service commercial activities intended to meet the needs of the onsite employee population. Other uses that are determined to be compatible with primary uses may also be allowed. This zone allows a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0 The BP Zone is consistent with the Business Park land use designation of the General Plan.

  • B. IL (Industrial Light) Zone. The IL Zone is applied to areas appropriate for light industry and manufacturing and heavier commercial servicetype uses whose proximity to major arterial highways is essential or desirable for their operation due to the large volumes of vehicle and truck traffic that they generate. Uses allowed in this zone may include general manufacturing uses, auto repair services, pest control services, pool maintenance services, and woodworking shops. This zone allows a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.50. The IL Zone is consistent with the Industrial land use designation of the General Plan.

  • C. IH (Industrial Heavy) Zone. The IH Zone is applied to areas appropriate for a variety of low polluting and nonpolluting industrial and manufacturing activities, including limited regional and subregional commercial activities that are nonpolluting and can coexist compatibly with surrounding land uses. Uses allowed in this zone may include research and development; manufacturing and processing; large singletenant distribution and sales; boat, recreational vehicle, and truck repair; offices; warehousing and indoor storage; and high technology production. Other uses that are determined to be compatible with primary uses may also be allowed. This zone allows a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.50. The IH Zone is compatible with the Industrial land use designation of the General Plan.

  • (Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.225.020. Industrial Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements.

  • A. Allowed land uses. Table 2-2 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements) indicates the uses allowed within each industrial zone and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Article 6 (Permit Procedures).

  • B. Prohibited land uses. Any table cell with a "—" means that the listed land use is expressly prohibited in that specific zone.

  • C. Land uses not listed. For land uses not listed in Table 2-2 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements), the provisions of Chapter 17.105 (Interpretation of Regulations) shall apply.

  • D. Site plan and design review required. All construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) shall require site plan, design review, and water efficient landscape and irrigation approval in compliance with Chapter 17.630 (Site Plan and Design Review) and Chapter 17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation).

  • E. Applicable regulations. Where the last column in the tables ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Development Code may also apply.

  • (Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.225.030. Industrial Zone Development Standards.

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-7 (Development Standards for Industrial Zones), in addition to the standards and guidelines in Article 3 (Site Planning and Development Standards) (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, signs, etc.), Article 4 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) (e.g., outdoor storage, etc.), and Chapter 17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation).

blished in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-7 (Development Standards for Industrial Zones), in addition to the standards and guidelines in Article 3 (Site Planning and Development Standards) (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, signs, etc.), Article 4 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) (e.g., outdoor storage, etc.), and Chapter 17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation).

Table 2-7
Development Standards for Industrial Zones
Development Feature
See Article 8 (Defnitions)
BP IL IH
Parcel Dimensions Minimum dimensions required for each newly created parcel. Parcel area shall be
measured in terms of net area, as defned in Article 8 (Defnitions). Industrial
developments within a master planned development that includes a master property
association (or similar) for maintenance of common areas, parking lots, etc., and
provides cross lot access and parking shall be exempt from the minimum parcel
dimensions.
Parcel Area (Net) 5 acres No minimum No minimum
Parcel Width 300 ft. 50 ft. 150 ft.
Parcel Depth 200 ft. 200 ft. 200 ft.
Floor Area Ratio Maximum foor area ratio (FAR) allowed per net acre. See "area, net" in Article 8
(Defnitions).
1.0 0.50 0.50
Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Section17.305.120(Setback Regulations and
Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and
exceptions. See Article 4 (Standards for Specifc Land Uses) for setback requirements
applicable to specifc land uses. See Article 8 (Defnitions) for defnitions of "abutting" and
"adjacent." Review Appendix 1 of the Landscape Design Guidelines for possible greater
setback requirements on certain streets.
Front
Adjacent to nonresidential 10 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft.
Adjacent to residential 25 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.
Side (Interior)
Abutting nonresidential 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Abutting residential 35 ft. 35 ft. 50 ft.
Side (Street)
Adjacent to nonresidential 10 ft. 10 ft. 20 ft.
Adjacent to residential 25 ft. 25 ft. 50 ft.
Rear
Abutting nonresidential 25 ft. None None
Abutting residential 35 ft. 15 ft. 75 ft.
Impervious Surface Coverage Maximum percentage of the total gross parcel area that may be covered by structures
and impervious surfaces.
70% 80% 85%
Height Maximum allowable height of structures. See Sections17.305.060and17.405.050D.3
(Accessory Structures) for height measurement requirements and height limit exceptions.
Primary Structure 45 ft. 45 ft. 60 ft.
Accessory Structure 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Accessory Structures See Chapter17.405(Accessory Structures and Uses).
Fences and Walls See Chapter17.315(Fences, Walls, and Hedges).
Landscaping See Chapter17.325(Water Effcient Landscape and Irrigation).
Parking See Chapter17.330(Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards).
Satellite/Dish Antennae See Section17.430.290(Satellite/Dish Antenna and Amateur Radio Facilities).
Table 2-7
Development Standards for Industrial Zones
Development Feature
See Article 8 (Defnitions)
BP IL IH
Signs See Chapter17.335(Sign Regulations).

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

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Contents — San Jacinto Zoning Code
San Jacinto Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Article 1 — Development Code Authority and Applicability
    2. Chapter 17.100 — Purpose and Effect of Development Code
    3. Chapter 17.105 — Interpretation of Regulations
    4. Chapter 17.200 — Establishment of Zones, Adoption of Zoning Map
    5. Chapter 17.205 — Allowable Land Uses and Development
    6. Chapter 17.215 — Residential Zones
    7. Chapter 17.220 — Commercial and Office Zones
    8. Chapter 17.225 — Industrial Zones
    9. Chapter 17.227 — Mixed-Use Zones
    10. Chapter 17.230 — Special Purpose Zones
    11. Chapter 17.235 — Combining/Overlay Zones
    12. Chapter 17.300 — Performance Standards
    13. Chapter 17.305 — Development and Use Standards
    14. Chapter 17.310 — Affordable Housing – Density Bonuses
    15. Chapter 17.315 — Fences, Walls, and Hedges
    16. Chapter 17.325 — Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation
    17. Chapter 17.330 — Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards
    18. Chapter 17.335 — Sign Regulations
    19. Chapter 17.350 — Transportation Demand Management
    20. Chapter 17.400 — Adult-Oriented Businesses
    21. Chapter 17.405 — Accessory Structures and Uses
    22. Chapter 17.410 — Condominiums and Condominium Conversions
    23. Chapter 17.415 — Mobile Home Parks and Mobile Home Subdivisions
    24. Chapter 17.420 — Multi-Family Development
    25. Chapter 17.425 — Single-Family Development
    26. Chapter 17.427 — Mixed-Use Development
    27. Chapter 17.430 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
    28. Chapter 17.435 — Cannabis-Oriented Businesses
    29. Chapter 17.500 — Archaeological, Paleontological, and Tribal C…
    30. Chapter 17.510 — Historic Preservation
    31. Chapter 17.520 — Natural Resource Conservation
    32. Chapter 17.600 — Permit Application Filing and Processing
    33. Chapter 17.603 — Cannabis-Oriented Businesses Permit
    34. Chapter 17.605 — Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits
    35. Chapter 17.610 — Development Agreements
    36. Chapter 17.615 — Home Occupations
    37. Chapter 17.620 — Planned Development Permits
    38. Chapter 17.625 — Reasonable Accommodation
    39. Chapter 17.630 — Site Plan and Design Review
    40. Chapter 17.635 — Specific Plans
    41. Chapter 17.640 — Temporary Use and Special Event Permits
    42. Chapter 17.645 — Transfer of Development Rights
    43. Chapter 17.650 — Variances and Minor Variances
    44. Chapter 17.655 — Zoning Clearances
    45. Chapter 17.660 — Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions
    46. Chapter 17.700 — Administrative Responsibility
    47. Chapter 17.705 — Nonconforming Parcels, Structures, and Uses
    48. Chapter 17.710 — Public Noticing and Hearings
    49. Chapter 17.715 — Appeals
    50. Chapter 17.720 — Amendments
    51. Chapter 17.725 — Enforcement Provisions
    52. Chapter 17.800 — Definitions, Word Usage
    53. Chapter 17.900 — General
    54. Chapter 17.905 — SB 9 – Urban Lot Splits
    55. Chapter 17.910 — SB 9 – Two-Unit Projects

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