Santa Rosa Zoning Code Ch. 20-24 Industrial Zoning

This chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the industrial zoning districts established by Section 20-20.020 (Zoning Map and Zoning Districts), determines the type of land use permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size. (Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004)

The purposes of the individual industrial zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.

A.

BP (Business Park) district. The BP zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for planned, visually attractive centers for business that do not generate nuisances (noise, clutter, noxious emissions, etc.). This zone accommodates campus-like environments for corporate headquarters, research and development facilities, offices, light manufacturing and assembly, industrial processing, general service, incubatorresearch facilities, testing, repairing, packaging, and printing and publishing. Warehousing and distribution, retail, hotels, and residential uses are permitted on an ancillary basis. Restaurants and other related services are permitted as accessory uses. Outdoor storage is not permitted. The BP zoning district is consistent with and implements the Business Park land use classification of the General Plan.

B.

IL (Light Industrial) district. The IL zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for some light industrial uses, as well as commercial service uses and activities that may be incompatible with residential, retail, and/or office uses. Residential uses may also be accommodated as part of work/live projects. The IL zoning district is consistent with the Light Industry land use classification of the General Plan. C.

IG (General Industrial) district. The IG zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for industrial and manufacturing activities, warehousing, wholesaling and distribution uses. Uses may generate truck traffic and operate 24 hours. Retail and business service uses that could be more appropriately in another zone are not permitted. Land uses allowed in the IG zoning district have the potential for creating objectionable noise, smoke, odor, dust, noxious gases, glare, heat, vibration, or industrial wastes. The IG zoning district is consistent with the General Industry land use classification of the General Plan. (Ord. 3677 § 1, 2004)

A.

General land use permit requirements. Table 2-10 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Code in the industrial zoning districts, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 20-21.030 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements).

Note: where the last column in the table ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use. Provisions in other sections of this Zoning Code may also apply.

B.

Re-occupancy with less intensive use. The re-occupancy of a building that was authorized by Minor Conditional Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit, with a use allowed in the same industrial zoning district by Table 2-10 as a permitted or conditional use, may occur with a Zoning Clearance where noted by Table 2-10, and where the Director determines that the proposed use is similar to or less intense than the previous use. The determination shall be based on the following criteria, and other relevant considerations as identified by the Director.

1.

Pedestrian and vehicular traffic;

2.

Parking requirements;

3.

Number of employees and clients;