Chapter 30.30 — Santa Barbara Municipal Code

§ 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.

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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.

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TABLE 30.30.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–MANUFACTURING ZONES
"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 Classification M-C M-I Additional Regulations
Two-Unit Residential A –
Multi-Unit Residential A –
Special Residential Unit Types
Accessory Dwelling Unit A – §30.185.040, Accessory Dwelling
Units
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 A – §30.185.140, Community Care
Facilities, Residential Care Facilities
7 to 12 individuals A –
for the Elderly, and Hospices
More than 12 individuals CUP –
Family Day Care Home
Small A –
Large A –
Group Residential PSP – §30.185.190, Group Residential
Home Occupation A – §30.185.200, Home Occupation
Live-Work Unit Allowed subject – §30.185.240, Live-Work Units
to the highest
permit level
required for any
individual use or
component of
the project.
Mobilehome Park CUP(2) – §30.185.280, Mobilehome and
Permanent Recreational Vehicle
Parks
Supportive Housing §30.185.430, Transitional and Supportive Housing
Transitional Housing §30.185.430, Transitional and Supportive Housing
Public and Semi-Public Uses (3)
Cemetery A –
College and Trade School A A(4)

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TABLE 30.30.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–MANUFACTURING ZONES
"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 Classification M-C M-I Additional Regulations
Community Assembly A –
Community Garden A A §30.185.130, Community and Market
Gardens
Cultural Institution A –
Day Care Center A – §30.185.150, Day Care Centers
Emergency Shelter A CUP §30.185.170, Emergency Shelter
Hospitals and Clinics
Hospital CUP –
Clinic A –
Birth Center A –
Instructional Services A –
Park and Recreation Facility CUP – §30.185.350, Recreation Facilities
Public Facility A A
Recreational Vehicle and Camping Parks, CUP(2) – §30.185.320, Overnight Recreational
Overnight Vehicle and Camping Parks
Recreational Vehicle Parks, Permanent CUP(2) – §30.185.280, Mobilehome and
Permanent Recreational Vehicle
Parks
Schools A –
Skilled Nursing Facility A –
Social Service Facilities CUP(5) CUP(5)
Commercial Uses
Adult Entertainment Facilities A A §30.185.060, Adult Entertainment
Facilities
Agriculture A A §30.185.070, Agriculture
Animal Care, Sales and Services
Animal Daycare A(6) A
Animal Shelter and Boarding A(7) A
Grooming and Pet Stores A(6) A
Veterinary Services A(6) A
Artist Studio A A

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TABLE 30.30.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–MANUFACTURING ZONES
"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 Classification M-C M-I Additional Regulations
Automated Teller Machine A A §30.185.080, Automated Teller
Machines
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile/Vehicle Rentals A A
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing A(8) A(8)
Car Washing Facilities PSP PSP §30.185.090, Automobile/Vehicle
Fueling Stations or Car Washing
Facilities
Fueling Station PSP A §30.185.090, Automobile/Vehicle
Fueling Stations or Car Washing
Facilities
Service and Repair, Minor A A
Banks and Financial Institutions A –
Business Services A –
Cannabis Storefront-Retailer – A(13) Chapter 9.44 Commercial Cannabis
Businesses
Commercial Entertainment and
Recreation
Cinema/Theater A –
Large-scale CUP – §30.185.350, Recreation Facilities
Small-scale A –
Eating and Drinking Establishments A A(9)
Food Preparation A A(10) §30.185.380, Seafood Odor Control
Funeral Parlors and Interment Services A A
Hotels and Similar Uses A – §30.185.220, Hotels and Similar Uses
Maintenance and Repair Services A A
Market Garden A A §30.185.130, Community and Market
Gardens
Medical Cannabis Dispensaries – – Nonconforming Use. Formerly
codified as §30.185.250, Medical
Cannabis Dispensaries
Nurseries and Garden Centers A A

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TABLE 30.30.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–MANUFACTURING ZONES
"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 Classification M-C M-I Additional Regulations
Offices
Business and Professional A A(9)
Medical and Dental A –
Outdoor Sales and Display A A §30.185.300, Outdoor Sales and
Display
Outdoor Seating A A
Parking, Public or Private A A
Personal Services A –
Retail Sales
Food and Beverage Retail Sales A A(9)
General Retail A A(9)
Neighborhood Market PSP – §30.185.370, Retail Sales,
Neighborhood Market
Industrial Uses
Automobile and Vehicle Repair, Major A A
Building Materials and Services A A
Commercial Cannabis Business – A(13)
Commercial Vehicle and Equipment A A
Sales and Rental
Construction and Materials Yard A A
Custom Manufacturing A A(10)
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Limited/Small Scale A(11) A/PSP(12) §30.185.380, Seafood Odor Control
General/Large Scale – A/PSP(12) §30.185.380, Seafood Odor Control
Hazardous Waste Management Facility CUP CUP Chapter 30.55, Hazardous Waste
Management Facility (HWMF)
Overlay Zone
Household Hazardous Waste Collection A A
Facility
Industry, General – A
Industry, Limited A A

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TABLE 30.30.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–MANUFACTURING ZONES
"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 Classification M-C M-I Additional Regulations
Recycling Collection Facility A A
Research and Development A A
Salvage and Wrecking CUP CUP
Towing and Impound A A
Warehousing and Storage
Indoor Warehousing and Storage A A
Outdoor Storage – A §30.185.310, Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage A A
Wholesaling and Distribution – A
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Freight/Truck Terminals and Warehouses – A
Light Fleet Based Services A A
Telecommunications Facilities §30.185.410, Telecommunications Facilities
Transportation Passenger Terminals A A
Public Works and Utilities §30.185.340, Public Works and Utilities
Other Applicable Types
Accessory Uses and Buildings A/PSP A/PSP §30.185.030, Accessory Uses, and
§30.140.020, Accessory Buildings
Alcoholic Beverage Retail CUP(14) CUP(14) §30.185.075, Alcoholic Beverage
Establishments Retail Establishments
Animal Keeping A A §30.185.210, Horse Keeping and
SBMC 6.08, Care and Keeping of
Animals
Cannabis Cultivation, Personal §30.185.110, Cannabis Cultivation for Personal Use
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.
Mobilehome §30.185.270, Mobilehomes, Recreational Vehicles, and Modular Units,
Individual Use; and §30.185.420 Temporary Uses
Nonconforming Use Chapter 30.165, Nonconforming Uses, Site Development, and Uses

Specific Limitations

Limited to a Caretaker Unit of no more than 400 square feet of net floor area.
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.
Other public or semi-public facilities not specifically permitted may be allowed in any zone pursuant to Conditional Use Permit approval.
Limited to industrial-related trade schools.
Must be located a minimum 300 feet from any other social service facility or emergency shelter.
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.
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 permitted.
Limited to sales of used automobiles. New or used motorcycles or mopeds are allowed.
Only allowed as an accessory use pursuant to §30.185.030, Accessory Uses.
Retail sales only allowed as an accessory use. See §30.185.030, Accessory Uses.
Seafood processing is not allowed.
Seafood processing is only allowed with a PSP.
Commercial Cannabis Businesses, as defined in Section 30.295.050.C., require a commercial cannabis business permit pursuant to Chapter 9.44.
Limited to uses permitted in the zone.

(Ord. 5815, 2017; Ord. 5834, 2018; Ord. 6027 § 3, 2021)

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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, City wide Regulations.

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TABLE 30.30.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS-MANUFACTURING ZONES
Zone M-C M-I
Lot Size and Street Frontage
Minimum Net Lot Area for Newly None; except 3,500 sq. ft. of net lot area is
Created Lots (sq. ft.) 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
Maximum Base Residential Density
Less than 5,000 sq. ft. Net Lot Area 1 unit One Caretaker Unit
See § 30.185.120,
5,000 to 6,999 sq. ft. Net Lot Area 2 units
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
Additional Residential Density Allowances
See § 30.185.040,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
See Chapter 30.150,
Average Unit-Size
All lots, in compliance with the applicable
Density Incentive None applicable
section
Program
See Chapter 30.145,
Affordable Housing and
Density Bonus and
Development Incentives
Structure Form and Location
Minimum Residential Unit Size Studio: 220 square feet;
All other units: 400 square feet
See § 30.140.150, Residential Unit
Maximum Height (ft.) 45;
60 for Community Benefit Project or Community
Benefit Housing Project (§ 30.140.100.B)
Additional Height Limitations Adjacent Height is further limited in accordance with
to all Residential Zones § 30.140.170, Solar Access Height Limitations
Minimum Setbacks (ft.) See also § 30.140.090, Encroachments into
Setbacks and Open Yards
See Chapter 30.150, Average Unit-Size Density
Incentive Program
Front Residential only structures: Same as R-M Zone
Nonresidential and mixed-use development: 0
Interior, Adjacent to a Nonresidential Residential only structures: Same as R-M Zone
Zone Nonresidential and mixed-use development: 0

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TABLE 30.30.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS-MANUFACTURING ZONES
Zone M-C M-I
Residential structures and the residential portion
of any mixed-use development: Same as R-M
Zone
Nonresidential, and the nonresidential portion of
any structure in a mixed-use development, 30 feet
in height or less: 15
Interior, Adjacent to a Residential Zone
Nonresidential structures, and the nonresidential
portion of any structure in a mixed-use
development, more than 30 feet in height: 20
Portions of structures used by both the residential
and nonresidential uses are subject to the setback
requirement for nonresidential structures.
Uncovered Parking See § 30.175.060, Location of Required
Automobile and Bicycle Parking
Open Yard
Open Yards Any lot developed with residential use shall
provide open yard pursuant to § 30.140.140, Open
Yards
See Chapter 30.150, Average Unit-Size Density
Incentive Program

(Ord. 6129, 12/5/2023)

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