Chapter 17.40 — MANUFACTURING (M) ZONE

17.40.010 – Purpose and Application ¶

The M zone is intended to provide for assembly, fabrication, and other manufacturing activities in addition to those allowed in the C-S zone, and for limited sales and services to local consumers. The M zone is intended to be applied primarily to areas served by, but with limited or no frontage on, arterial streets.

17.40.020 – Development Standards ¶

The general property development standards for the M zone shall be as set forth in Table 2-21: M Zone Development Standards. See also Section 16.18.030 (Subdivisions; Lot Dimensions) for minimum lot dimensions.

Table 2-21: M Zone Development Standards
Development Standard		M Zone		Additional Regulations
Maximum Density	Residential	24 units/net acre		See also Section		17.70.040 (Density	)~~17.16.010~~

Minimum Setbacks
Front		Where no building adjoins, 5 feet (requirement for parking lots and signs) Buildings ≤ 20 feet in height: 10 feet Buildings>20 feet in height: 15 feet
Interior Side and Rear		No setback unless adjacent to zone with minimum setback requirement, in which case the adjoining setback shall be as provided in zone of adjacent lot. Lots separated by streets or other rights-of-way are not considered adjacent. If more than one zone is adjacent, the largest setback shall be required.
Corner Lot - Street Side		Where no building adjoins, 5 feet (requirement for parking lots and signs)<br>Buildings ≤ 20 feet in height: 10 feet Buildings>20 feet in height: 15 feet
Maximum Height		35 feet			See also Section ~~s 17.16.020 and 17.16.0401~~7.70.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions)

Maximum Lot Coverage		75%			See also Section	17.70.120 (Lot Coverage		)~~17.16.030~~
Maximum Floor Area Ratio		1.5			See also Section	17.70.060 (FAR Measurement and
					Exceptions)
Minimum Lot Area		9,000 square feet			See also Section	16.18.030 (Subdivisions; Lot Dimensions)
Edge Condition Requirements		See Section	17.70.050 (Edge Conditions)~~XXX~~

17.40.030– Additional Regulations ¶

A. Offices in the M Zone. The approval of an office facility in the M zone shall require that the review authority find that:

1. The project will be compatible with existing and allowed land uses in the area; and

2. The project will not preclude industrial or service commercial uses in areas especially suited for these uses when compared with offices.
B. Performance Standards. See also Chapter 17. 18 74: Performance Standards.

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