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Title 30 — Zoning—Inland›Division II.1 — Zone Regulations; Part 1: Base Zones

Santa Barbara Municipal Code Ch. 30.30 Manufacturing Zones

Santa Barbara Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Barbara

Cite as: Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 30.30 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 30.30.010. Purpose.

The specific purposes of the Manufacturing Zones are to:

A. Designate adequate land for manufacturing, research and development, and flexible commercial uses to strengthen the City's economic base and provide a range of employment opportunities for the City and region.

B. Provide areas for a wide range of manufacturing, industrial processing, and service commercial uses and protect areas where such uses now exist.

C. Implement and provide appropriate regulations for General Plan classifications of Commercial Industrial/Medium High Residential and Industrial.

Additional purposes of each Manufacturing Zone follow.

M-C Manufacturing Commercial. The M-C Zone is intended to accommodate a wide range of limited industrial, residential, retail service, office, and research and development uses.

M-I Manufacturing Industrial. The M-I Zone is intended to provide area for a diverse range of industrial uses, including manufacturing and processing, research and development, fabrication, equipment and service yards, and wholesaling. Retail, office, and other nonresidential uses may be allowed as accessory uses to industrial uses.

(Ord. 6217, 4/21/2026)

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§ 30.30.020. Land Use Regulations.

Table 30.30.020 prescribes the land use regulations for Manufacturing Zones.

Use classifications are defined in Chapter 30.295, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table, or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below, are prohibited.

The table also notes additional land use regulations that apply to various uses. Numbers in parentheses refer to specific limitations listed at the end of the table. Section numbers in the right hand column refer to other sections of this Title.

TABLE 30.30.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–MANUFACTURING ZONES

"A" Allowed Use "PSP" Performance Standard Permit Required "CUP" Conditional Use Permit Required "A" Allowed Use "PSP" Performance Standard Permit Required "CUP" Conditional Use Permit Required "A" Allowed Use "PSP" Performance Standard Permit Required "CUP" Conditional Use Permit Required "—" Use Not Allowed "(#)" Specific Limitations at the end of the table "—" Use Not Allowed "(#)" Specific Limitations at the end of the table
Use Classification Use Classification M-C M-I Additional Regulations
Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses
Residential Housing Types Residential Housing Types Residential Housing Types Residential Housing Types Residential Housing Types
Single-Unit Residential Single-Unit Residential A —
Two-Unit Residential Two-Unit Residential A —
Multi-Unit Residential Multi-Unit Residential A —
Special Residential Unit Types Special Residential Unit Types Special Residential Unit Types Special Residential Unit Types Special Residential Unit Types
Accessory Dwelling Unit Accessory Dwelling Unit A — § 30.185.040 , Accessory Dwelling Units
Caretaker Unit Caretaker Unit A A(1) § 30.185.120 , Caretaker Unit
Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, and Hospices
6 or fewer individuals 6 or fewer individuals A — § 30.185.140 , Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, and Hospices
7 to 15 individuals 7 to 15 individuals A —
16 or more individuals 16 or more individuals PSP —
Family Day Care Home Family Day Care Home A — § 30.185.230 , Large and Small Family Day Care Homes
Group Residential Group Residential PSP — § 30.185.190 , Group Residential
Home Occupation Home Occupation A — § 30.185.200 , Home Occupation
Live-Work Unit Live-Work Unit Allowed subject to the highest permit level required for any individual use or component of the project — § 30.185.240 , Live-Work Units
Mobilehome Park Mobilehome Park CUP(2) — § 30.185.280 , Mobilehome and Permanent Recreational Vehicle Parks
Supportive Housing Supportive Housing § 30.185.430 , Transitional and Supportive Housing § 30.185.430 , Transitional and Supportive Housing § 30.185.430 , Transitional and Supportive Housing
Transitional Housing Transitional Housing § 30.185.430 , Transitional and Supportive Housing § 30.185.430 , Transitional and Supportive Housing § 30.185.430 , Transitional and Supportive Housing
Public and Semi-Public Uses (3) Public and Semi-Public Uses (3) Public and Semi-Public Uses (3) Public and Semi-Public Uses (3) Public and Semi-Public Uses (3)
Cemetery Cemetery A —
College and Trade School College and Trade School A A(4)
Community Assembly Community Assembly A —
Community Garden Community Garden A A § 30.185.130 , Community and Market Gardens
Cultural Institution Cultural Institution A —
Day Care Center Day Care Center A — § 30.185.150 , Day Care Centers
Emergency Shelter Emergency Shelter A CUP § 30.185.170 , Emergency Shelter
Hospitals and Clinics Hospitals and Clinics Hospitals and Clinics Hospitals and Clinics Hospitals and Clinics
Hospital Hospital CUP —
Clinic Clinic A —
Birth Center Birth Center A —
Instructional Services Instructional Services A —
Park and Recreation Facility Park and Recreation Facility CUP — § 30.185.350 , Recreation Facilities
Public Facility Public Facility A A
Recreational Vehicle and Camping Parks, Overnight Recreational Vehicle and Camping Parks, Overnight CUP(2) — § 30.185.320 , Overnight Recreational Vehicle and Camping Parks
Recreational Vehicle Parks, Permanent Recreational Vehicle Parks, Permanent CUP(2) — § 30.185.280 , Mobilehome and Permanent Recreational Vehicle Parks
Schools Schools A —
Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility A —
Social Service Facilities Social Service Facilities CUP(5) CUP(5)
Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses
Adult Entertainment Facilities Adult Entertainment Facilities A A § 30.185.060 , Adult Entertainment Facilities
Agriculture Agriculture A(15) A(15) § 30.185.070 , Agriculture
Animal Care, Sales and Services Animal Care, Sales and Services
Animal Daycare Animal Daycare A(6) A
Animal Shelter and Boarding Animal Shelter and Boarding A(7) A
Grooming and Pet Stores Grooming and Pet Stores A(6) A
Veterinary Services Veterinary Services A(6) A
Artist Studio Artist Studio A A
Automated Teller Machine Automated Teller Machine A A § 30.185.080 , Automated Teller Machines
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile/ Vehicle Rentals Automobile/ Vehicle Rentals A A
Automobile/ Vehicle Sales and Leasing Automobile/ Vehicle Sales and Leasing A(8) A(8)
Car Washing Facilities Car Washing Facilities PSP PSP § 30.185.090 , Automobile/Vehicle Fueling Stations or Car Washing Facilities
Fueling Station Fueling Station PSP A § 30.185.090 , Automobile/Vehicle Fueling Stations or Car Washing Facilities
Service and Repair, Minor Service and Repair, Minor A A
Banks and Financial Institutions Banks and Financial Institutions A —
Business Services Business Services A —
Cannabis Storefront-Retailer Cannabis Storefront-Retailer — A(13) Ch. 9.44 Commercial Cannabis Businesses
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation Commercial Entertainment and Recreation Commercial Entertainment and Recreation Commercial Entertainment and Recreation Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Cinema/ Theater Cinema/ Theater A —
Large-scale Large-scale CUP — § 30.185.350 , Recreation Facilities
Small-scale Small-scale A —
Eating and Drinking Establishments Eating and Drinking Establishments A A(9)
Food Preparation Food Preparation A A(10) § 30.185.380 , Seafood Odor Control
Funeral Parlors and Interment Services Funeral Parlors and Interment Services A A
Hotels and Similar Uses Hotels and Similar Uses A — § 30.185.220 , Hotels and Similar Uses
Maintenance and Repair Services Maintenance and Repair Services A A
Market Garden Market Garden A A § 30.185.130 , Community and Market Gardens
Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Medical Cannabis Dispensaries — — Nonconforming Use. Formerly codified as § 30.185.250 , Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Nurseries and Garden Centers Nurseries and Garden Centers A A
Offices Offices
Business and Professional Business and Professional A A(9)
Medical and Dental Medical and Dental A —
Outdoor Sales and Display Outdoor Sales and Display A A § 30.185.300 , Outdoor Sales and Display
Outdoor Seating Outdoor Seating A A
Parking, Public or Private Parking, Public or Private A A
Personal Services Personal Services A —
Retail Sales Retail Sales
Food and Beverage Retail Sales Food and Beverage Retail Sales A A(9)
General Retail General Retail A A(9)
Neighborhood Market Neighborhood Market — — § 30.185.370 , Retail Sales, Neighborhood Market
Industrial Uses Industrial Uses Industrial Uses Industrial Uses Industrial Uses
Automobile and Vehicle Repair, Major Automobile and Vehicle Repair, Major A A
Building Materials and Services Building Materials and Services A A
Commercial Cannabis Business Commercial Cannabis Business — A(13)
Commercial Vehicle and Equipment Sales and Rental Commercial Vehicle and Equipment Sales and Rental A A
Construction and Materials Yard Construction and Materials Yard A A
Custom Manufacturing Custom Manufacturing A A(10)
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Food and Beverage Manufacturing Food and Beverage Manufacturing Food and Beverage Manufacturing Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Limited/Small Scale Limited/Small Scale A(11) A/PSP (12) § 30.185.380 , Seafood Odor Control
General/Large Scale General/Large Scale — A/PSP (12) § 30.185.380 , Seafood Odor Control
Hazardous Waste Management Facility Hazardous Waste Management Facility CUP CUP Ch. 30.55 , Hazardous Waste Management Facility (HWMF) Overlay Zone
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility A A
Industry, General Industry, General — A
Industry, Limited Industry, Limited A A
Recycling Collection Facility Recycling Collection Facility A A
Research and Development Research and Development A A
Salvage and Wrecking Salvage and Wrecking CUP CUP
Towing and Impound Towing and Impound A A
Warehousing and Storage Warehousing and Storage
Indoor Warehousing and Storage Indoor Warehousing and Storage A A
Outdoor Storage Outdoor Storage — A § 30.185.310 , Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage Personal Storage A A
Wholesaling and Distribution Wholesaling and Distribution — A
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Freight/Truck Terminals and Warehouses Freight/Truck Terminals and Warehouses — A
Light Fleet Based Services Light Fleet Based Services A A
Telecommunications Facilities Telecommunications Facilities § 30.185.410 , Telecommunications Facilities § 30.185.410 , Telecommunications Facilities § 30.185.410 , Telecommunications Facilities
Transportation Passenger Terminals Transportation Passenger Terminals A A
Public Works and Utilities Public Works and Utilities § 30.185.340 , Public Works and Utilities § 30.185.340 , Public Works and Utilities § 30.185.340 , Public Works and Utilities
Other Applicable Types Other Applicable Types Other Applicable Types Other Applicable Types Other Applicable Types
Accessory Uses and Buildings Accessory Uses and Buildings A/PSP A/PSP § 30.185.030 , Accessory Uses, and § 30.140.020 , Accessory Buildings
Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishments Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishments CUP(14) CUP(14) § 30.185.075 , Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishments
Animal Keeping Animal Keeping A A § 30.185.210 , Horse Keeping and SBMC 6.08, Care and Keeping of Animals
Cannabis Cultivation, Personal Cannabis Cultivation, Personal § 30.185.110 , Cannabis Cultivation for Personal Use § 30.185.110 , Cannabis Cultivation for Personal Use § 30.185.110 , Cannabis Cultivation for Personal Use
Mixed-Use Development Mixed-Use Development Mixed-Use Development is allowed subject to the regulations of the specific uses and applicable zone and permit requirements for any individual use or component of the project Mixed-Use Development is allowed subject to the regulations of the specific uses and applicable zone and permit requirements for any individual use or component of the project Mixed-Use Development is allowed subject to the regulations of the specific uses and applicable zone and permit requirements for any individual use or component of the project
Mobilehome Mobilehome § 30.185.270 , Mobilehomes, Recreational Vehicles, and Modular Units, Individual Use; and § 30.185.420 Temporary Uses § 30.185.270 , Mobilehomes, Recreational Vehicles, and Modular Units, Individual Use; and § 30.185.420 Temporary Uses § 30.185.270 , Mobilehomes, Recreational Vehicles, and Modular Units, Individual Use; and § 30.185.420 Temporary Uses
Nonconforming Use Nonconforming Use Ch. 30.165 , Nonconforming Uses, Site Development, and Uses Ch. 30.165 , Nonconforming Uses, Site Development, and Uses Ch. 30.165 , Nonconforming Uses, Site Development, and Uses
Solar Energy Systems Solar Energy Systems § 30.140.090 , Encroachments, and § 30.185.400 , Solar Energy Systems § 30.140.090 , Encroachments, and § 30.185.400 , Solar Energy Systems § 30.140.090 , Encroachments, and § 30.185.400 , Solar Energy Systems
Temporary Use Temporary Use § 30.185.420 , Temporary Uses § 30.185.420 , Temporary Uses § 30.185.420 , Temporary Uses
Specific Limitations Specific Limitations Specific Limitations Specific Limitations Specific Limitations
1. Limited to a Caretaker Unit of no more than 400 square feet of net floor area. Limited to a Caretaker Unit of no more than 400 square feet of net floor area. Limited to a Caretaker Unit of no more than 400 square feet of net floor area. Limited to a Caretaker Unit of no more than 400 square feet of net floor area.
2. Not allowed in a Historic or Landmark District. Allowed within a High Fire Hazard Area if designed to meet high fire construction standards adopted or enforced by the City, as determined by the Chief Building Official or the Fire Code Official. Not allowed in a Historic or Landmark District. Allowed within a High Fire Hazard Area if designed to meet high fire construction standards adopted or enforced by the City, as determined by the Chief Building Official or the Fire Code Official. Not allowed in a Historic or Landmark District. Allowed within a High Fire Hazard Area if designed to meet high fire construction standards adopted or enforced by the City, as determined by the Chief Building Official or the Fire Code Official. Not allowed in a Historic or Landmark District. Allowed within a High Fire Hazard Area if designed to meet high fire construction standards adopted or enforced by the City, as determined by the Chief Building Official or the Fire Code Official.
3. Other public or semi-public facilities not specifically allowed may be allowed in any zone pursuant to Conditional Use Permit approval. Other public or semi-public facilities not specifically allowed may be allowed in any zone pursuant to Conditional Use Permit approval. Other public or semi-public facilities not specifically allowed may be allowed in any zone pursuant to Conditional Use Permit approval. Other public or semi-public facilities not specifically allowed may be allowed in any zone pursuant to Conditional Use Permit approval.
4. Limited to industrial-related trade schools. Limited to industrial-related trade schools. Limited to industrial-related trade schools. Limited to industrial-related trade schools.
5. Must be located a minimum 300 feet from any other social service facility or emergency shelter. Must be located a minimum 300 feet from any other social service facility or emergency shelter. Must be located a minimum 300 feet from any other social service facility or emergency shelter. Must be located a minimum 300 feet from any other social service facility or emergency shelter.
6. Outdoor activities may occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Activities at all other times shall be conducted within an enclosed building. Outdoor activities may occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Activities at all other times shall be conducted within an enclosed building. Outdoor activities may occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Activities at all other times shall be conducted within an enclosed building. Outdoor activities may occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Activities at all other times shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
7. Limited to the boarding of cats and other household pets, excluding dogs. Outdoor activities may occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Activities at all other times shall be conducted within an enclosed building. Breeding is not allowed. Limited to the boarding of cats and other household pets, excluding dogs. Outdoor activities may occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Activities at all other times shall be conducted within an enclosed building. Breeding is not allowed. Limited to the boarding of cats and other household pets, excluding dogs. Outdoor activities may occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Activities at all other times shall be conducted within an enclosed building. Breeding is not allowed. Limited to the boarding of cats and other household pets, excluding dogs. Outdoor activities may occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Activities at all other times shall be conducted within an enclosed building. Breeding is not allowed.
8. Limited to sales of used automobiles. New or used motorcycles or mopeds are allowed. Limited to sales of used automobiles. New or used motorcycles or mopeds are allowed. Limited to sales of used automobiles. New or used motorcycles or mopeds are allowed. Limited to sales of used automobiles. New or used motorcycles or mopeds are allowed.
9. Only allowed as an accessory use pursuant to § 30.185.030 , Accessory Uses. Only allowed as an accessory use pursuant to § 30.185.030 , Accessory Uses. Only allowed as an accessory use pursuant to § 30.185.030 , Accessory Uses. Only allowed as an accessory use pursuant to § 30.185.030 , Accessory Uses.
10. Retail sales only allowed as an accessory use. See § 30.185.030 , Accessory Uses. Retail sales only allowed as an accessory use. See § 30.185.030 , Accessory Uses. Retail sales only allowed as an accessory use. See § 30.185.030 , Accessory Uses. Retail sales only allowed as an accessory use. See § 30.185.030 , Accessory Uses.
11. Seafood processing is not allowed. Seafood processing is not allowed. Seafood processing is not allowed. Seafood processing is not allowed.
12. Seafood processing is only allowed with a PSP. Seafood processing is only allowed with a PSP. Seafood processing is only allowed with a PSP. Seafood processing is only allowed with a PSP.
13. Commercial Cannabis Businesses, as defined in Section 30.295.050.C., require a commercial cannabis business permit pursuant to Chapter 9.44 . Commercial Cannabis Businesses, as defined in Section 30.295.050.C., require a commercial cannabis business permit pursuant to Chapter 9.44 . Commercial Cannabis Businesses, as defined in Section 30.295.050.C., require a commercial cannabis business permit pursuant to Chapter 9.44 . Commercial Cannabis Businesses, as defined in Section 30.295.050.C., require a commercial cannabis business permit pursuant to Chapter 9.44 .
14. Limited to uses allowed in the zone. Limited to uses allowed in the zone. Limited to uses allowed in the zone. Limited to uses allowed in the zone.
15. Agriculture limited to accessory uses only. Agriculture limited to accessory uses only. Agriculture limited to accessory uses only. Agriculture limited to accessory uses only.

(Ord. 5815, 2017; Ord. 5834, 2018; Ord. 6027 § 3, 2021; Ord. 6217, 4/21/2026)

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§ 30.30.030. Development Standards.

Table 30.30.030 prescribes the development standards for Manufacturing Zones. Section numbers refer to other sections of this Title. Additional regulations that apply throughout the City are located in Division III, Citywide Regulations.

TABLE 30.30.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—MANUFACTURING ZONES

Zone M-C M-I
Lot Size and Street Frontage Lot Size and Street Frontage Lot Size and Street Frontage
Minimum Net Lot Area for Newly Created Lots (sq. ft.) None; except 3,500 sq. ft. of net lot area is required for lots that include residential uses None; except 3,500 sq. ft. of net lot area is required for lots that include residential uses
Minimum Public Street Frontage (ft.) None, See § 30.140.180 , Street Frontage and Access; and § 30.140.120 , Location of Lot Lines None, See § 30.140.180 , Street Frontage and Access; and § 30.140.120 , Location of Lot Lines
Maximum Base Residential Density Maximum Base Residential Density Maximum Base Residential Density
Less than 5,000 sq. ft. Net Lot Area 1 unit One Caretaker Unit See § 30.185.120 , Caretaker Unit
5,000 to 6,999 sq. ft. Net Lot Area 2 units One Caretaker Unit See § 30.185.120 , Caretaker Unit
7,000 and more sq. ft. Net Lot Area 3 units, or 1 unit/3,500 sq. ft. of net lot area, whichever is greater One Caretaker Unit See § 30.185.120 , Caretaker Unit
Additional Residential Density Allowances
All lots, in compliance with the applicable section See § 30.185.040 , Accessory Dwelling Units See Ch. 30.150 , Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program See Ch. 30.145 , Affordable Housing and Density Bonus Incentives None applicable
Structure Form and Location Structure Form and Location Structure Form and Location
Minimum Residential Unit Size See § 30.140.150 , Residential Unit See § 30.140.150 , Residential Unit
Maximum Height (ft.) 45; 60 for Community Benefit Project or Community Benefit Housing Project (§ 30.140.100B) 45; 60 for Community Benefit Project or Community Benefit Housing Project (§ 30.140.100B)
Additional Height Limitations Adjacent to all Residential Zones Height is further limited in accordance with § 30.140.170 , Solar Access Height Limitations Height is further limited in accordance with § 30.140.170 , Solar Access Height Limitations
Minimum Setbacks and Stepbacks (ft.), Residential Structures See Ch. 30.185 , Standards for Specific Uses and Activities See Ch. 30.165 , Nonconforming Structures, Site Development, and Uses See also § 30.140.090 , Encroachments See Ch. 30.150 , Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program See Ch. 30.185 , Standards for Specific Uses and Activities See Ch. 30.165 , Nonconforming Structures, Site Development, and Uses See also § 30.140.090 , Encroachments See Ch. 30.150 , Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program
Front Setback 10; Portions of structures over 25 ft. in height: +10 10; Portions of structures over 25 ft. in height: +10
Interior Setback 6; Portions of structures over 25 ft. in height: +4 6; Portions of structures over 25 ft. in height: +4
Minimum Setbacks (ft.), Nonresidential Structures See Ch. 30.185 , Standards for Specific Uses and Activities See Ch. 30.165 , Nonconforming Structures, Site Development, and Uses See also § 30.140.090 , Encroachments See Ch. 30.185 , Standards for Specific Uses and Activities See Ch. 30.165 , Nonconforming Structures, Site Development, and Uses See also § 30.140.090 , Encroachments
Front 0 0
Interior, Adjacent to Nonresidential Zone 0 0
Interior, Adjacent to Residential Zone 15; Portions of structures over 25 ft. in height: +5 15; Portions of structures over 25 ft. in height: +5
Minimum Setbacks and Stepbacks, Mixed-Use Residential portions follow residential setbacks; nonresidential and mixed-use portions follow nonresidential setbacks Residential portions follow residential setbacks; nonresidential and mixed-use portions follow nonresidential setbacks
Minimum Setbacks (ft.), Parking See § 30.175.060 , Location of Required Automobile and Bicycle Parking See § 30.175.060 , Location of Required Automobile and Bicycle Parking
Front, Street-Facing 20 20
Front, Non-Street-Facing — Nonresidential Use 0 0
Front, Non-Street-Facing — Residential Use 10 10
Interior, Covered — Nonresidential Use 0 0
Interior, Covered, 4 or Fewer Spaces — Residential Use 3 3
Interior, Covered, 5 or More Spaces — Residential Use 6; 3 feet on the lot line opposite the primary front lot line. If the lot has two or more front lot lines, only one opposite lot line may qualify for the reduced setback 6; 3 feet on the lot line opposite the primary front lot line. If the lot has two or more front lot lines, only one opposite lot line may qualify for the reduced setback
Interior, Covered, Lots < 55 ft. — Residential Use May be reduced to 3 feet if: • The lot is less than 55 feet wide at the location of the covered parking structure, • The parking opening does not face a street or alley, and • The interior depth of the covered parking structure does not exceed 20 feet May be reduced to 3 feet if: • The lot is less than 55 feet wide at the location of the covered parking structure, • The parking opening does not face a street or alley, and • The interior depth of the covered parking structure does not exceed 20 feet
Interior, Uncovered 3-foot-wide landscape buffer along the interior property line 3-foot-wide landscape buffer along the interior property line
Open Yard and Landscape Open Yard and Landscape Open Yard and Landscape
Open Yards Any lot developed with residential use shall provide open yard pursuant to § 30.140.140 , Open Yards See Ch. 30.150 , Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program Any lot developed with residential use shall provide open yard pursuant to § 30.140.140 , Open Yards See Ch. 30.150 , Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program
Landscape Any lot developed with residential uses must provide landscape areas pursuant to § 30.140.118 , Landscape Any lot developed with residential uses must provide landscape areas pursuant to § 30.140.118 , Landscape

(Ord. 6129, 12/5/2023; Ord. 6217, 4/21/2026)

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