Chapter 10.26 — INDUSTRIAL MARINSHIP DISTRICT

In addition to the general purposes established in SMC § 10.10.030 (Title and purpose), the specific purposes of the industrial marinship zoning district are as follows:

• A. To provide for nonpolluting, low intensity industrial uses;

• B. To provide for uses compatible with an industrial area;

• C. To provide for non-invasive industry with minimal community impacts;

• D. To provide for industrial, service and arts uses, with the necessary support elements for the Sausalito community;

• E. To ensure all uses and development are compatible with the marinship specific plan;

• F. To encourage a mixture of uses;

• G. To provide for urban development standards;

• H. To maintain the land use entitlements that were contained in prior code Section 10.700 (Industrial District Regulations); and

I. To provide for public access to and views of Richardson Bay. The industrial marinship district is a base district which is entirely within an overlay district (- M, marinship). The entire district is subject to the requirements established by SMC § 10.28.050 (Marinship (-M)).

(Ord. 1167 § 2, 2003)

Table 10.26-1 (Land Uses Allowed in Industrial Marinship District) outlines the uses that are allowed in the industrial marinship district. The notations indicate whether the use is permitted or requires a minor use permit or a conditional use permit. The table also indicates the uses that are subject to additional special requirements and notes the section of the Zoning Ordinance where these standards can be found. In addition, all uses in the industrial marinship district are subject to the marinship overlay district, which identifies use and development requirements for all properties in the marinship specific planning area. Chapter 10.88 SMC (Definitions) provides definitions for general land use categories.

Residential and office uses which existed when the marinship specific plan was adopted are permitted to remain, provided no expansion occurs and no new uses are established, consistent with the marinship specific plan. Existing restaurants are also permitted to remain. Additions to existing restaurants and new eating establishments are subject to the marinship specific plan, this chapter, and SMC § 10.44.210 (Restaurants), as indicated in Table 10.26-1 (Land Uses Allowed in Industrial Marinship District). In addition, site-specific exceptions shall be allowed, consistent with the marinship specific plan and SMC § 10.28.050 (Marinship (-M)).

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Table 10.26-1
LAND USES ALLOWED IN INDUSTRIAL MARINSHIP DISTRICT
Land Use Special
Allowable Land Uses Permit Requirements Specific Standards in SMC
Manufacturing and Processing Uses
Applied arts MUP SMC § 10.26.030(A) (Applied
Arts) and 10.28.050(D)(3)
(Arts and Applied Arts)
See marinship specific plan
Arts (fine, industrial, and P See marinship specific plan
marine)
Commercial fishing CUP Not processing See marinship specific plan
facilities plants
Industrial research and P See marinship specific plan
development
Industrial service and P See marinship specific plan
supply
Light manufacturing P See marinship specific plan
Lumber yards CUP See marinship specific plan
Marine-oriented research P See marinship specific plan
and development
Marine industrial uses P See marinship specific plan
Photofinishing labs CUP See marinship specific plan
Printing and publishing MUP See marinship specific plan
Recycling collection See SMC § 10.44.200 (Recycling collection stations)
stations
Wholesaling and P See marinship specific plan
distribution
Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Uses
Parks and playgrounds P See marinship specific plan
Recreation and fitness CUP See marinship specific plan
centers
Schools – specialized CUP See marinship specific plan
education and training
Temporary uses and events P SMC § 10.44.310 (Temporary
uses and events)
Performing arts, theaters P Occasional live See marinship specific plan
and rehearsal use performances or
films require
CUP
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Table 10.26-1
LAND USES ALLOWED IN INDUSTRIAL MARINSHIP DISTRICT
Land Use Special
Allowable Land Uses Permit Requirements Specific Standards in SMC
Yacht clubs (tax exempt) CUP See marinship specific plan
Resource and Open Space Uses
Plant nurseries CUP See marinship specific plan
Retail Trade
Auto, vehicle and parts CUP See marinship specific plan
sales
Building material stores CUP See marinship specific plan
Nurseries CUP See marinship specific plan
Restaurants CUP SMC § 10.44.210
(Restaurants) and 10.44.220
(Restaurants – Outdoor dining
areas) and see marinship
specific plan
Wholesale and retail fish CUP See marinship specific plan
sales
Service Uses
Business/office supply and P See marinship specific plan
support services
Catering P See marinship specific plan
Equipment rental and sales P See marinship specific plan
Financial institutions P See marinship specific plan
Laundry and dry cleaning P See marinship specific plan
plants
Marine commercial service P See marinship specific plan
uses
Marine fuel facility CUP See marinship specific plan
Medical services – clinics P See marinship specific plan
and laboratories
Existing offices – prior to P SMC § 10.28.050(D)(4)
April 5, 1988 (Office uses)
See marinship specific plan
Parcel delivery service P See marinship specific plan
Public safety facilities P See marinship specific plan
Public utility facilities P See marinship specific plan
Publishers CUP See marinship specific plan
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Table 10.26-1
LAND USES ALLOWED IN INDUSTRIAL MARINSHIP DISTRICT
Land Use Special
Allowable Land Uses Permit Requirements Specific Standards in SMC
Recording studios P See marinship specific plan
Repair and maintenance – P See marinship specific plan
consumer products
Repair and maintenance – P See marinship specific plan
vehicle
Service stations CUP SMC § 10.44.260 (Service
stations)
See marinship specific plan
Storage, accessory P Less than 90 SMC § 10.44.050 (Storage,
days accessory)
See marinship specific plan
Storage yards CUP Containerized or See marinship specific plan
outdoor
Veterinary clinics CUP Only when See marinship specific plan
accessory to
marine research
laboratory
Warehousing P See marinship specific plan
Transportation and Communications
Antennas, communications CUP See SMC § 10.44.260 (Antennas and personal
facilities communication service facilities) and see
marinship specific plan
Boat storage P See marinship specific plan
Boat launching ramps, haul CUP See marinship specific plan
out and drydocks
Off-street parking CUP To serve use in See marinship specific plan
W district
Piers or docks for pleasure CUP Only when See marinship specific plan
craft incidental and
accessory to
marine industrial
use
Pipelines and transmission P See marinship specific plan
lines
Vehicle storage CUP See marinship specific plan
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Table 10.26-1
LAND USES ALLOWED IN INDUSTRIAL MARINSHIP DISTRICT
Land Use Special
Allowable Land Uses Permit Requirements Specific Standards in SMC
Zoning permit required for all uses Chapter 10.52 SMC
P Permitted use
MUP Minor use permit required Chapter 10.58 SMC
CUP Conditional use permit required Chapter 10.60 SMC
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(Ord. 1167 § 2, 2003)

The following uses may be permitted as inclusionary uses only when accompanied by a specified use:

• A. Applied Arts. Applied arts uses may not exceed 50 percent of all arts uses on the parcel. Other required arts uses are fine, industrial and marine arts. Applied arts uses that are established consistent with this requirement may remain if other arts uses vacate the site and/or premises. However, the vacated tenant space cannot be utilized for uses other than required arts uses and must remain dedicated to the re-establishment of another required arts use to fulfill the inclusionary use ratio.

• B. Commercial Uses. Commercial office and retail uses may not exceed 40 percent of the floor area permitted on the parcel and must be accompanied by noncommercial uses. Commercial office and retail uses that are established consistent with this requirement may remain if other noncommercial uses vacate the site and/or premises. However, the vacated tenant space cannot be utilized for uses other than noncommercial use and must remain dedicated to the re-establishment of another noncommercial use to fulfill the inclusionary use ratio.

• (Ord. 1167 § 2, 2003)

Table 10.26-2 (Site Development Standards – Industrial Marinship Zoning District) establishes parcel requirements and site development standards for the industrial marinship zoning district. Minimum standards are provided for parcel size, lot width and setbacks. Floor area ratio, building coverage and height limit are the maximum amounts allowed. Site development standards are also specified by and contained in SMC § 10.28.050 (Marinship (-M)). Specific uses may be subject to additional specific standards. In addition, certain standards vary depending on the applicable situation. Refer to noted sections and the marinship specific plan for additional requirements or explanations.

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Table 10.26-2
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – INDUSTRIAL MARINSHIP ZONING DISTRICT
Development Requirement IM See SMC
Minimum parcel size N/A
Minimum lot width 30 feet
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Table 10.26-2
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – INDUSTRIAL MARINSHIP ZONING DISTRICT
Development Requirement IM See SMC
Average lot width (minimum) 50 feet
Maximum density N/A
1 du per
Maximum floor area ratio .40 SMC § 10.40.040(G)
(Industrial-Equivalent
FAR Requirements) and
10.26.040(C) (Floor Area
Ratio)
Maximum building coverage 50%
Minimum Building Setbacks1
Front 0 feet
Public open space 30 feet
Public streets 2
0 feet
Property lines 0 feet3
Shorelines Determined by
Community
View corridors
Development Director
Minimum Parking Setbacks
Public streets, rights-of-way, and/or 5 feet
pedestrian or bicycle pathways
Property lines 0 feet
Shorelines 4
50 feet
View corridors Subject to Community
Development Director
review
Public open space 10 feet
Buildings 0 feet
Minimum landscaped area 10% of floor area
Maximum building height 32 feet5
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City of Sausalito, CA § 10.26.040

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§ 10.26.040

Notes:

1 Setback required only when adjacent to residential, public or public open space zoning district. See noted section for additional setback requirements between structures on the same site and in other situations. Different setbacks may also apply if district is combined with other zoning districts.

2 The marinship specific plan "prefers" buildings be located at the street (public or private) rightof-way line.

3 Except adjacent to H district (20 feet) or P district (30 feet).

4 Unless otherwise approved by Community Development Director.

5 Along shoreline, lower height is encouraged. Taller buildings may be allowed for heavy marine industrial uses or remodeled existing historic structures with a conditional use permit. See marinship specific plan.

The following requirements also apply:

• A. Minimum Parcel Size. New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall comply with applicable provisions of SMC § 10.40.030 (Minimum parcel standards) and SMC Title 9 (Subdivisions). Existing parcels which do not meet the minimum lot area or width requirements specified by this section may be developed in accordance with the development standards outlined in the following section; provided, that the subject parcel has been legally created.

• B. Setbacks. Setbacks will only be required where the subject parcel is adjacent to a residential (including H, houseboat) or public zoning district. Additional requirements for setbacks between structures on the same site, and setbacks in other situations are established by SMC § 10.28.050 (Marinship (-M)), 10.40.080 (Exceptions to required setbacks) and by Chapter 10.44 SMC (Specific Use Requirements) for certain specific land uses.

• C. Floor Area Ratio. Accessory commercial and office use is limited to a floor area ratio of 0.15 of the total permitted floor area ratio (0.40).

• D. Commercial Uses. Commercial uses shall not exceed 40 percent of the permitted FAR. For the purposes of this section, commercial uses shall include commercial office, commercial services, restaurants and food services. Accessory office uses shall not be included for the purposes of this section. Commercial uses shall be permitted when developed with approved noncommercial uses. No new commercial office uses are permitted, except for accessory offices (see SMC § 10.28.050(D), Land Uses).

• E. Uses in Enclosed Buildings. All uses shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings, except the following:

  1. Off-street parking and loading;

  2. Nurseries (CUP required);

  3. Marine industrial uses;

  4. Outdoor eating and drinking area;

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5. Recreational facilities;

6. Public utility substations;

7. Storage and lumber yards (CUP required); and

8. Temporary accessory storage, accessory to permitted uses (90 days).

• F. Marinship Overlay. All development is subject to the development requirements contained and specified in SMC § 10.28.050 (Marinship (-M)).

• G. Operational Requirements. All new and existing operations and uses shall be subject to review of impacts, including but not limited to noise, air quality (including dust, fumes, gases, vapors, and other particulate matter), vibration, radiation, electrical disturbances, illumination and glare, odor, solid and liquid waste, and temperature variations.

• (Ord. 1167 § 2, 2003)

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