Chapter 18.13 — MU-P PLANNED MIXED USE DISTRICT

The purpose of the MU-P district is to (a) implement the Sand City General Plan land use policies relating to the mixed use classification illustrated on the General Plan Diagram; (b) encourage development and redevelopment of mixed residential, commercial, and light- industrial uses that ensure land use compatibility; (c) encourage the creation of living wage jobs; (d) provide for the continued availability of light manufacturing and commercial businesses; (e) provide opportunities for office development where it will not unduly interfere with light manufacturing and commercial uses; (f) allow on-site ancillary retail uses to maintain and enhance the economic viability for manufacturers, artists and artisans in the district; and (g) allow buildings and site areas where living and working environments can be combined in an effort to reduce work commutes and provide for a more lively area of town. (Ord. 16-05 §9; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)

Principal permitted uses in the MU-P district are:

A. All legal businesses and uses existing within the MU-P district at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be considered permitted uses, but only on the sites they currently occupy. All businesses and uses within existing conditional use permits at the time of the adoption of said ordinance shall be allowed to continue as a use permitted by conditional use permit, and only on the site they currently occupy. Expansion of any of these uses beyond their current locations will require conditional use permit approval by the City and will be subject to the MU-P development standards and land use compatibility requirements.

B. Expansion of existing commercial and industrial uses on-site or substantial remodeling or renovation resulting in more than a 25% increase in floor area or building coverage shall require the issuance of a conditional use permit and will subject the entire commercial or industrial use to the current site development standards of the MU-P district.

C. Multiple dwellings, mixed-use, and planned unit development projects that meet any of the following criteria shall be permitted by-right, subject only to a site development permit:

1. Housing projects with four or fewer units; OR

2. Housing projects with five or more units where at least 20% of the units are affordable
to lower-income households.

D. Employee housing (serving six or fewer persons), transitional housing, and supportive housing shall be considered permitted uses by-right, subject only to a site development permit and permits similar to other uses of the same type in the same zone. Employee, transitional, and supportive housing shall all mean as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

E. Residential care facilities (small and large) shall be considered a permitted use by-right subject only to a site development permit and permits similar to other uses of the same type in the same zone. Residential care facility shall mean as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.

F. Low barrier navigation centers shall be considered a permitted use by-right. Low barrier navigation center shall mean as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title. (Ord. 16-05 §9; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)

Accessory uses in the MU-P district are those uses integrated with, but subordinate to, a permitted or conditional use. (Ord. 16-05 §9; Ord. 17-02 §1; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)

Conditional uses, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit from the City Council are:

A. Public or quasi-public uses;

B. Commercial recreation;

C. Light-manufacturing;

D. Live/work units;

E. Art/craft studios;

F. Laboratories, motion picture studios, recording studios, radio/television broadcast stations, photo processing/printing;

G. Open air markets;

H. Brew pubs, wine tasting;

I. Retail establishments;

J. Restaurants, food service, food take out;

K. Bakeries, catering commercial kitchens;

L. Service, commercial;

M. Hotels, motels, inns;

N. Medical and professional offices;

O. Single-family and multifamily development at densities no greater than established by this chapter;

P. Any other use the City Council finds to be consistent with the goals and policies of the Sand City General Plan and the purposes of this zoning district;

Q. Single room occupancy (SRO) units. (Ord. 16-05 §9; Ord. 17-02 §2; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)

Area and setback requirements in the MU-P district are as follows:

A. No parcel or lot created after January 17, 1984, shall have an area of less than 3,750 square feet; provided, however, that the minimum land area of a parcel or lot in the MU-P district created on or before January 17, 1984, and improved with a single-family residence shall be 1,875 square feet.

B. Minimum front yard setback: six feet. Exception: At grade patios, porches or stoops are permitted within the setback area.

C. Minimum side and rear yard setbacks: zero feet. (Ord. 16-05 §9; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)

A. Applicable fence height limits and other regulations as contained in Sections 18.62.050 and 18.62.060.

B. Site plan approval by the City Council is required for all construction and physical site alterations in the MU-P district.

C. On-site parking and loading facilities as provided in Chapter 18.64. Dwelling unit density may be restricted beyond that allowed by this chapter if insufficient off-street parking is not provided to meet Chapter 18.64.

1. Notwithstanding Chapter 18.64, parking shall not be required for residential
developments that include affordable senior units, disabled housing units or units
within 1/2 mile of a major transit stop, as set forth in Government Code Section
65863.2.

D. Height Limitations. Maximum 60 feet, including roof equipment, but subject to discretionary limitation of less than 60 feet in the approval of land entitlement permits. Maximum allowable building heights shall be based upon a mean average of the sum of a building's height of all building elevations at existing grade. Buildings exceeding 60 feet in average height shall be subject to discretionary conditional use permit approval and must satisfy, at a minimum, all of the following findings; but under no circumstances shall any height exceed 85 feet.

Findings:

1. That section of rooftop exceeding the 60 foot limit does not do so along the entire
roofline, whereby the roof-line varies, oscillates, and/or staggers in height, but does
not exceed more than 85 feet at its highest point.

2. All windows and other reflective surface on any segment of a building over 60 feet in
height shall incorporate a non-reflective glazing or other similar material/treatment to
mitigate glare and reflections.

3. Any project exceeding 60 feet in height shall be subject to a consistency
determination by the Monterey Airport Land Use Commission, prior to City Council
consideration of such a project.
Exceptions to Height Limitations. Height limitations stipulated in this chapter may be
granted exceptions, subject to conditional use permit approval, for the following: one story
cupolas and domes, chimneys, flagpoles, open rooftop decks, rooftop stairway and elevator
penthouses/access, vertical antennae, rooftop equipment screening, solar collection

devices, and green roof elements.

E. Design Review Regulations Apply.

F. A coastal development permit shall be required for all construction and physical site alterations in the MU-P district where a site designated as MU-P also falls within the coastal zone boundaries of the City. In such cases, these areas shall be shown on the zoning map as CZ-MU-P, and uses within this area shall be subject to the limitations of Chapter 18.26.

G. In order to determine if proposed new businesses and residential uses within the MU-P district are compatible with ambient conditions, the following additional submissions may be required as part of the conditional use permit, coastal development permit, or site plan review process: (1) material safety data sheets; (2) fire department approval and agreement to annual inspections if hazardous materials are involved with the proposed use; and (3) an acoustical analysis by a licensed acoustical engineer. Above-standard sound proofing may be required to insure compatibility with nearby or planned residential uses.

H. Housing Density. The MU-P District shall allow a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre and a maximum of 81 dwelling units per acre.

1. All density calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded to the nearest
whole number.

2. Residential densities allowed under this chapter shall be restricted and limited by a
consolidated lot's ability to provide minimum required off-street parking in
accordance with Chapter 18.64 of this title, to the satisfaction of the City Council, or
unless waived by the City Council at its sole discretion.

3. Density restrictions of this chapter shall not impede application of density bonuses/
incentives as specified by Chapter 18.59 of this title.

4. Residential units built and existing per the housing density bonuses of this chapter
may be reclassified, subdivided and recorded as individual residential condominium
units, subject to City approval and recording of relevant covenants, conditions, and
restrictions (CC&Rs) documentation and related parcel map(s) to that effect; without
consequence to the number of units that were originally granted per the terms of this
chapter, provided that such reclassification does not increase the number of residential
units existing at that time.

(Ord. 16-05 §9; Ord. 17-02 §§3—5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)

CHAPTER 18.14 C-1 LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

The purpose of the C-1 district is to provide for a light commercial district with commercial uses and services necessary to service the Sand City area as a whole. (Ord. 84-1 §8-1)

Principal permitted uses in the C-1 district are as follows:

A. Stores, shops and offices supplying commodities or performing services for residents of the City as a whole or the surrounding communities.

B. Garages, including those having facilities for automobile storage and minor repairs, as defined herein and commercial parking lots.

C. Telephone booths and communication equipment buildings.

D. Administrative or executive offices.

E. Hotels and motor hotels.

F. Retail business and service establishments, such as:

1. Automobile parts and accessories;

2. Electrical and household appliances; and

3. General hardware merchandise.

G. New automobile sales.

H. Restaurants, cocktail lounges, theaters and similar enterprises.

I. Any other retail business or service establishment which the Council finds to be consistent with the purpose of this chapter and which will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties.

J. Existing residential units shall remain as conforming uses in the C-1 district and will be allowed accessory uses, buildings and mobile homes, as deemed appropriate by the City Council. Site plans will be required for all construction or physical alterations in the C-1 district. (Ord. 84-1 §8-2)

Accessory uses permitted in the C-1 district are the accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. (Ord. 84-1 §8-3)

Conditional uses permitted in the C-1 district are as follows:

A. Public and quasi-public uses appropriate in the light commercial district.

B. Bakeries, creameries, retail laundries, cleaning and dyeing establishments.

C. Nightclubs, bowling alleys, dancehalls and roller skating rinks.

D. Used car sales within an enclosed building.

E. Automobile service stations.

F. Sidewalk cafes.

G. Printing and publishing or lithographic shops.

H. Public utility substation.

I. 1. Allow construction of secondary rental units as part of new commercial and industrial developments and as part of existing residential units after city review per the following criteria:

a. Limit amount of residential square footage per commercial/industrial square
footage to no more than 50% of the total commercial/industrial square footage
shall be residential;

b. Limit maximum size of a secondary unit, such as to 650 square feet;

c. Require that the residential unit be suitable for living with regard to all health
and safety requirements, noise conditions of surrounding uses, etc.;

d. Acknowledge priority of commercial/industrial uses by requiring that a
statement be issued to potential renters advising them of potential nuisances of
surrounding uses, and that subsequent complaints may not be valid. The
statement will be provided by the City;

e. At least one parking space per unit is provided and any traffic concerns
addressed. The parking requirement may be waived for one unit if dual parking
use is feasible;

f. Projects will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, utilizing those criteria.

2. As an incentive allow a waiver of development tax, plan check and building permit
fees up to $2,000 for construction of a secondary residential rental unit. Require that
secondary units be used for rental purposes only. Require a minimum five year
residential rental period through deed restriction if a waiver of fees has been granted
by the City.

(Ord. 84-1 §8-4)

Area requirements in the C-1 district are as follows: No parcel located in the C-1 district shall be divided into lots containing less than 3,750 square feet.

A. Front yard setback, zero feet, with the provision that all parking requirements can be met.

B. Side and rear yard setback, zero feet.

C. Building height (maximum), 36 feet.

D. Parking, to be in accordance with Chapter 18.64.

E. Signing and fencing to be in accordance with Chapter 18.64 and Sections 18.62.050 and 18.62.060. (Ord. 84-1 §8-5)

Other required conditions in the C-1 district are as follows:

A. In a C-1 district directly across a street or thoroughfare from any R district designated for future residential use in the general plan, the parking and loading facilities shall maintain an average distance of eight feet from such street.

B. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, except for service stations, public utility substations, and off-street parking and loading facilities; except that the Council may permit the outdoor operation of any permitted use by approving a conditional use permit therefor.

C. Site plan review by the City Council for all construction or physical alterations in the C-1 zoning district.

D. Design control regulations apply. (Ord. 84-1 §8-6)

CHAPTER 18.16 C-2 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

(Ord. 84-1 §9-1; Ord. 97-01 §1; Ord. 02-02)

Principal permitted uses in the C-2 district are as follows:

A. Wholesale business, storage or warehousing.

B. Automobile, truck, trailer, boat and farm implement establishments, including major repair.

C. Building material sales yard, not including concrete mixing.

D. Public utility buildings, service yards, telephone booths and substations.

E. Contractor's equipment storage yard, or storage and rental of equipment commonly used by contractors.

F. Carpenter, electrical, plumbing, heating or machine shop; printing, publishing or lithographic shop; furniture upholstering shop, greenhouse or horticultural nursery.

G. New and used automobile sales and automobile service stations.

H. Animal hospitals, veterinary clinics and kennels.

I. Bakeries, creameries, soft drink bottling plants; laundries, cleaning and dyeing plants.

J. Truck depots.

K. Any other commercial use or service establishment determined by the Council to be of the same general character as the above-permitted uses.

L. Existing residential units.

M. New single-family residential units (for non-coastal zone C-2 districts only). (Ord. 84-1 §9-2; Ord. 97-01 §1)

Accessory uses permitted in the C-2 district are the accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. (Ord. 84-1 §9-3)

Conditional uses permitted in the C-2 district are as follows:

A. Public or quasi-public uses appropriate to the C-2 district.

B. Concrete mixing and asphalt mixing yards.

C. Commercial recreation facilities, including bowling alleys.

D. Other retail commercial uses, listed as principal permitted uses in the C-1 district appropriate in or necessary to serve a heavy commercial area.

E. 1. Allow construction of secondary rental units as part of new commercial and industrial developments and as part of existing residential units after City review per the following criteria:

a. Limit amount of residential square footage per commercial/industrial square
footage to no more than 50% of the total commercial/industrial square footage
shall be residential;

b. Limit maximum size of a secondary unit, such as to 650 square feet;

c. Require that the residential unit be suitable for living with regard to all health
and safety requirements, noise conditions of surrounding uses, etc.;

d. Acknowledge priority of commercial/industrial uses by requiring that a
statement be issued to potential renters advising them of potential nuisances of
surrounding uses, and that subsequent complaints may not be valid. The
statement will be provided by the City;

e. At least one parking space per unit is provided and any traffic concerns
addressed. The parking requirement may be waived for one unit if dual parking
use is feasible;

f. Projects will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, utilizing those criteria.

2. As an incentive allow a waiver of development tax, plan check and building permit
fees up to $2,000 for construction of a secondary residential rental unit. Require that
secondary units be used for rental purposes only. Require a minimum five year
residential rental period through deed restriction if a waiver of fees has been granted
by the City.

F. Mobile homes (for non-coastal zone C-2 districts only). (Ord. 84-1 §9-4; Ord. 97-01 §1)

Area and setback requirements in the C-2 district are as follows:

A. No parcel or lot created after January 17, 1984, in the C-2 district shall have an area of less than 3,750 square feet; provided, however, that the minimum land area of a parcel or lot in the C-2 district created after January 17, 1984, and improved with a single-family residence shall be 1,875 square feet.

B. Minimum front yard setback required is 20 feet.

C. Minimum side and rear yard setback is zero feet. (Ord. 84-1 §9-5; Ord. 97-01 §1)

Other required conditions in the C-2 district are as follows:

A. Applicable fence height limits and other regulations are contained in Sections 18.62.050 and 18.62.060.

B. Site plan approval by the City Council required for all construction or physical alterations in the C-2 district.

C. Off-site parking and loading facilities required for all uses, as provided in Chapter 18.64.

D. Height requirements: maximum 36 feet.

E. Design control regulations apply. (Ord. 84-1 §9-6)

CHAPTER 18.18 C-3 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING DISTRICT

The purpose of the C-3 district is to provide an attractive area for the day-to-day shopping needs of the residential neighborhood in which it is located. Service to the neighborhood shall be the principal factor considered by the Council in approving the precise location of a neighborhood shopping center. Competitive advantage shall not be a consideration. Neighboring shopping centers shall be consistent throughout the center.

New C-3 districts shall be created only in conjunction with a planned unit development permit. New C-3 districts shall be located only in accordance with the general plan and where an analysis of the residential population and buying power demonstrates that a neighborhood shopping center is, or will be, economically justified. (Ord. 84-1 §10-1)

Principal permitted uses in the C-3 district are as follows:

A. Any local retail business or service establishment, such as a grocery store, bake shop, drugstore, barber and beauty shop, clothes cleaning and laundry pickup station, child care center, business or professional office or bank, supply commodities or performing services for residents of the neighborhood.

B. Restaurant, cafe and soda fountain, not including entertainment or dancing or sale of liquor, beer or other alcoholic beverages by the glass or for consumption on the premises.

C. Commercial parking lots for passenger vehicles.

D. Telephone booths.

E. Any other retail business which is determined by the Council to be of the same general character as the above permitted retail business or service area. (Ord. 84-1 §10-2)

Accessory uses permitted in the C-3 district are accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, such as incidental storage facilities. (Ord. 84-1 §10-3)

Conditional uses permitted in the C-3 district are as follows:

A. Public and quasi-public uses appropriate to the C-3 district.

B. Automobile service stations.

C. Social halls, lodges, fraternal organizations.

D. Public utility substations and communications equipment buildings. (Ord. 84-1 §10-4)

Height regulations in the C-3 district are as follows: no principal building shall exceed 30 feet in height. (Ord. 84-1 §10-5)

The following minimum requirements shall be observed except where increased for conditional uses:

Yards:

Front yard setback: 20 feet.

Rear and side yard setbacks: none, except when abutting an R district, then not less than 10 feet. (Ord. 84-1 §10-6)

Other required conditions in the C-3 district are as follows:

A. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, except for service stations, public utility substations and off-street parking and loading facilities; except that the Council may permit the outdoor operation of any permitted use by approving a conditional use permit therefor.

B. In any C-3 district directly across the street from any R district, the parking and loading facilities shall maintain an average distance of eight feet from the street and structures at least 20 feet from the street.

C. Goods for sale shall consist primarily of new merchandise and shall be sold at retail on the premises.

D. Not more than three persons shall be engaged in the fabrication, repair or other processing of goods in any establishment, and not more than five aggregate horsepower shall be employed in the operation of all machines employed for the aforesaid purposes.

E. Site plan approval required for all construction or physical alterations in the C-3 district.

F. Off-street loading and parking required for all uses, as provided in Chapter 18.64.

G. Applicable fence height limits and other regulations relating to fences and hedges are contained in Sections 18.62.050 and 18.62.060.

H. Design control regulations apply. (Ord. 84-1 §10-7)

CHAPTER 18.19 C-4 REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

To provide location and performance standards for regional commercial centers that proved retail, service, and general commercial uses designed to reflect the historical, cultural, and physical character of the area. This district is intended to strengthen the local economy and diversify commercial uses. (Ord. 89-1 §1)

The following regional retail uses, provided they are greater than 2,000 square feet in gross floor area. A regional retail use is one that will serve areas outside of the community in which the use is located, usually within a radius of 20 miles.

A. Membership warehouse clubs that are retail in nature, provided that service uses appurtenant to a principal permitted use do not exceed 10% of the gross floor area of the building in which they are located.

B. General retail establishments, such as discount stores, department stores, large-scale sporting goods, home building supply, electronics, drug stores, and similar establishments.

C. Tenant, employee, and patron parking facilities appurtenant to a principal permitted use and consistent with the requirements of Section 18.19.060.

D. Administrative office uses appurtenant to a principal permitted use, provided that they do not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the building in which they are located. (Ord. 89-1 §1)

A. Any use permitted under Section 18.19.020 which is less than 2,000 square feet.

B. Retail, service, or general commercial uses, limited to the following uses:

Retail:

1. Accessory uses appurtenant to a principal permitted use, including but not limited to
incidental storage facilities;

2. Antique shops;

3. Art galleries;

4. Cake shops when operated in conjunction with a retail store;

5. Electrical and household appliances;

6. Feed and grain store;

7. Food preparation and food-serving establishments, including fast food, subject to the

provisions of Section 18.62.170 of the municipal code;

8. Furniture store, provided that the service uses do not exceed 10% of the gross floor
area of the building in which the use is located;

9. General hardware retail sales and service (including, but not limited to, building,
heating, cabinet, painting, plumbing, electrical) provided that the service uses do not
exceed 10% of the gross floor area of the building in which the use is located;

10. Gift shops;

11. Hobby supply stores;

12. Jewelry stores with incidental repairs;

13. New automobile sales and incidental service and repairs;

14. Printing or lithographic shop;

15. Soda fountains;

16. Stationery stores;

17. Trees, Christmas;

18. Used automobile sales and incidental service and repairs when done in conjunction
with new automobile sales.

Service:

19. Barber and beauty shops;

20. Child-care centers;

21. Dry cleaners;

22. Professional services (e.g., insurance, stock brokerage, real estate, banks, and related
financial services);

23. Telephone booths.

Other Commercial:

24. Any other retail use which the City Council determines to be of the same general
character as the above conditional uses;

25. Professional and executive offices not appurtenant to a principal permitted use;

26. Radio and television broadcasting studios.

27. Commercial retail cannabis business.

(Ord. 89-1 §1; Ord. 24-03, 11/5/2024)

The following uses are prohibited in the C-4 Regional Commercial Zoning District:

A. Extreme value retail use.

B. Odd-lot/close-out retail use.

C. Single price retail use.

D. Price point retail use. (Ord. 10-01 §3)

A. Lot.

1. Area—Regional Commercial Centers. A minimum site area of five acres shall be
provided for the entire regional commercial center, including, but not limited to,
buildings, access, circulation, parking, storage areas, accessory buildings,
landscaping and open space. Separate lots within the regional commercial center may
be created for individual users, provided that the lots are at least 5,000 square feet and
satisfy such requirements as may be imposed by the City Council to insure adequate
parking and operation for the regional commercial center as a whole.

2. Width. As approved by the City Council.

3. Depth. As approved by the City Council.

4. Coverage. No requirement; subject to required parking, setbacks, landscaping, and
open space.

B. Building.

1. Height. Maximum building height shall not exceed 50 feet.

2. Setbacks. As approved by the City Council. However, in any case, the following
minimum setbacks shall be required:

a. Perimeter Setback. Shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from all property
lines. All required setbacks shall be landscaped in accordance with an approved
landscape plan. In the case of a residential or sand dune interface, the following
setbacks shall be required:

b. Residential Interface. A minimum setback equal to the required setback in the
residential zoning district. Buildings and parking areas abutting residential uses
shall provide a setback equal to the yard required in the residential zoning
district to which it abuts.

c. Sand Dune Interface. Buildings and parking abutting a large sand dune area shall
be set back as determined by a qualified botanist. A written determination from
the botanist shall be submitted with the site plan.

(Ord. 89-1 §1)

A. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, except for service stations, screened service areas, public utility substations, and off-street parking and

loading facilities; except that the City Council may permit the outdoor operation of any permitted use by approving a conditional use permit therefor.

B. Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be required for all uses, as provided in Chapter 18.64.

C. Applicable fence height limits and other regulations relating to fences and hedges are contained in Section 18.62.060.

D. A site plan approval by the City Council is required for all new development proposals, including all exterior alterations. The City Council may condition site plan approvals. Site plans for grocery stores shall include provisions for recycling facilities. As a part of site plan approval, all areas containing designated environmentally sensitive habitat shall be permanently maintained in a scenic easement or some other device acceptable to the City Council.

E. Landscape plan approval by the City Council is required for all development proposals. The development proposal shall include a minimum of 5% of the project site devoted to landscaping, exclusive of dedicated areas.

F. Design Control (DC) regulations apply. (Ord. 89-1 §1)

CHAPTER 18.20 M-MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

The purpose of the M district is to provide land for a wide range of manufacturing, wholesale and other industrial-related activities. The M district would accommodate those uses where noise, glare, outdoor storage, heavy trucking and rail operations and other similar factors are common and which should be set off from other activities, particularly residential, which would be adversely affected by these characteristics. (Ord. 84-1 §11-1; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Principal permitted uses in the M district are as follows:

A. Manufacture, processing, storage and packaging of food, concrete, asphaltic concrete, sand, gravel and storage of petroleum - based products.

B. Fish and meat packing.

C. Wholesaling, storage, warehousing and heavy equipment storage.

D. Printing, publishing and bookbinding plants.

E. Railroad terminal facilities, truck depots.

F. Public utility buildings and substations.

G. Uses appurtenant to a permitted use such as offices, storage, repair and maintenance.

H. Existing residential units shall remain as conforming uses in the M district, and will be allowed accessory uses, buildings and mobile homes as deemed appropriate by the City Council. Site plans will be required for all construction or physical alterations in the M district.

I. Transitional housing as defined in Section 18.04.527.

J. Supportive housing as defined in Section 18.04.517.

K. Residential care facility, large, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title. (Ord. 84-1 §11-2; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Conditional uses permitted in the M district are as follows:

A. Public and quasi-public uses appropriate in the M district.

B. Retail commercial uses such as restaurants and service stations necessary for service to uses within the district.

C. Any other manufacturing/industrial uses deemed appropriate for the M district by the City Council.

D. Other manufacturing, assembly, processing and packaging or other industrial operations when, in the determination of the Council, all resulting dust, dirt, cinders, fumes, gases, smoke and odor shall be confined effectively to the premises or so disposed of as to avoid air pollution, and where any noise, vibration or flashing is not normally unreasonable.

E. 1. Allow construction of secondary rental units as part of new commercial and industrial developments and as part of existing residential units after City review per the following criteria:

a. Limit amount of residential square footage per commercial/industrial square
footage so no more than 50% of the total commercial/industrial square footage
shall be residential;

b. Limit maximum size of a secondary unit, such as to 650 square feet;

c. Require that the residential unit be suitable for living with regard to all health
and safety requirements, noise conditions of surrounding uses, etc.;

d. Acknowledge priority of commercial/industrial uses by requiring that a
statement be issued to potential renters advising them of potential nuisances of
surrounding uses, and that subsequent complaints may not be valid. The
statement will be provided by the City;

e. At least one parking space per unit is provided and any traffic concerns
addressed. The parking requirement may be waived for one unit if dual parking
use is feasible;

f. Projects will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, utilizing these criteria.

2. As an incentive allow a waiver of development tax, plan check and building permit
fees up to $2,000 for construction of a secondary residential rental unit. Require that
secondary units be used for rental purposes only. Require a minimum five year
residential rental period through deed restriction if a waiver of fees has been granted
by the City.

(Ord. 84-1 §11-3; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Uses prohibited in the M district are as follows:

A. Production of coal, coke and tar.

B. Production of dry fertilizers, gelatine, animal glue and sizing.

C. Production of turpentine, matches and paint.

D. The following processes: nitrating of cotton or other materials; magnesium foundry; reduction, refining, smelting and alloying of metal or metal ores; refining petroleum products such as kerosene, gasoline, naphtha and lubricating oil; distillation of wood or bones; or tanning of raw, green or salted hides of skins.

E. Stockyards, slaughterhouses.

F. Storage of fireworks or explosives.

(Ord. 84-1 §11-4; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Other required conditions and provisions in the M district are as follows: applicable fence height limits and other regulations relating to fences and hedges are contained in Sections 18.62.050 and 18.62.060.

Site plan approval is required for all construction or physical alterations in the M district. The City Council shall consider architectural style and landscape treatment as a condition of site plan approval. (Ord. 84-1 §11-5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

Development standards in the M district are as follows:

A. Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.

1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are contained in Chapter 18.64;

2. Where a building located in the manufacturing district is to be used for a
nonmanufacturing operation such as, but not limited to, wholesale and storage uses,
parking for a more intense manufacturing use shall be provided on-site or at another
off-street location thereto at the time of conversion to such a use.

B. Area and Yard Requirements.

Minimum Area 3,750 square feet

Yards:

Front* 20

Rear and Side zero

Floor Area Ratio 1.0

Notes:
* Corner lot setbacks are subject to review by the City Council.

Covered or uncovered loading docks may be located within required yards.

C. Existing Nonconforming Uses. Those uses existing at the time of enactment of the ordinances codified in this title, which are nonconforming in nature may continue in operation. A building that is dimensionally nonconforming in a specific yard or yards may be expanded into that yard or yards to the extent of existing nonconformance; provided, that occupants of such a building shall file a site plan of their entire property showing all buildings then existing thereon with the first application for expansion thereof following enactment of this section.

D. Design control district regulations apply.

E. Height requirement: maximum 75 feet.

(Ord. 84-1 §11-6; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)