Chapter 11.2.15 — LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND OIL EXTRACTION DISTRICTS

The provisions of this chapter are applicable to the following zoning code district designations:

LM: Light Manufacturing. To allow sites in a business park environment for moderate- to lowintensity commercial services and light manufacturing uses.

OE: Oil Extraction. To allow for oil extraction and related production storage and processing, maintenance facilities, and related operational and maintenance facilities. (Ord. 1598)

Table 11.2.15.010: Use Regulations—Light Manufacturing and Oil Extraction Districts prescribes the land use regulations for the Light Manufacturing and Oil Extraction districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations as follows:

" P" Uses permitted as-of-right that require no discretionary review if in compliance with all standards.

" L " Uses permitted as-of-right subject to limitations restricting location, size, or other characteristics to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses. Limitations are referenced by number designations listed at the end of Table 11.2.15.010: Use Regulations—Light Manufacturing and Oil Extraction Districts.

" M " Uses subject to a minor use permit following discretionary review by the planning commission pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.

" C " Uses subject to a conditional use permit following discretionary review and public hearing by the planning commission pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.

" — " Uses that are not permitted.

The "Additional Regulations" column includes specific regulations applicable to the use classification, and specifies regulations located elsewhere in this zoning code. Use classifications are defined in Chapter 11.4.85: Use Classifications. Use classifications not listed in Table 11.2.15.010: Use Regulations—Light Manufacturing and Oil Extraction Districts are prohibited.

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Table 11.2.15.010
USE REGULATIONS—LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND OIL EXTRACTION
DISTRICTS
LM OE Additional Regulations
Light Manufacturing Use Types
Contractors' Yards C —
Drilling Operations — C Limited to the extraction of oil,
gas, or other hydrocarbon
products
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Table 11.2.15.010
USE REGULATIONS—LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND OIL EXTRACTION
DISTRICTS
LM OE Additional Regulations
Handicraft/Custom P —
Manufacturing
Manufacturing, Light P —
Manufacturing, Medium P —
Maintenance Yards, Outside C C See Section 11.4.05.090
Separation Facilities — C Limited to oil and gas
separation facilities.
Storage Tanks M C
Veterinary Hospital M —
Warehousing and Storage P —
Indoor Commercial Storage P —
Outdoor Storage C — See Section 11.4.05.090
Personal Storage C —
Transportation, Communication and Utility Use Types
Wireless Communication See Chapter 11.4.70: Wireless
Facilities Telecommunications Facilities
Antennae and Transmission C C
Towers
Satellite dishes less than 79″ in P P
diameter
Recycling Facilities
Recycling Collection Point C —
Recycling Processing Facility C —
Reverse Vending Machines P —
Utilities, Major M M See Chapter 11.4.60: Hazardous
Waste Facilities
Hazardous Waste Facility C —
Utilities, Minor M M
Wireless Communication See Chapter 11.4.70: Wireless
Facilities Telecommunications Facilities
Agriculture Use Types
Nurseries P —
Other Applicable Use Regulations
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11.2.15.010

11.2.15.015

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Table 11.2.15.010
USE REGULATIONS—LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND OIL EXTRACTION
DISTRICTS
LM OE Additional Regulations
Accessory Use See Section 11.4.05.010: Accessory Business Uses and
Activities
Temporary Use See Chapter 11.5.25: Director Determinations
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(Ord. 1598)

Table 11.2.15.015: Development Standards—Light Manufacturing and Oil Extraction Districts prescribes the development standards for the light manufacturing and oil extraction districts. The "Additional Regulations" column indicates more detailed explanations or regulations that follow the table (by letter designation) or that are located elsewhere in this zoning code.

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Table 11.2.15.015
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND OIL EXTRACTION
DISTRICTS
LM OE Additional Regulations
Lot Size and Density
Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 10,000 —
Width 100
Depth 100
Maximum Floor Area Ratio 5.0
Building Form and Location
Maximum Building Height (ft.) —
Site less than 10 acres 35
Site more than 10 acres 75
Accessory Structure (ft) —
Site less than 10 acres 15
Site more than 10 acres 20
Minimum Yard Requirements (ft)
Front Yard 15
Side Yard
Abutting Street 15
Interior Lot Line 15
Rear Yard
Abutting Street 15
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Table 11.2.15.015
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND OIL EXTRACTION
DISTRICTS
LM OE Additional Regulations
Interior Lot Line 15
Landscaping and Open Space
Minimum lot area to be landscaped 10% 10%
Minimum required front yard to be 70% —
landscaped
Other Applicable Development Regulations
Accessory Use See Section 11.4.05.010: Accessory Business
Uses and Activities
Temporary Use See Chapter 11.5.25: Director Determinations
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• A. Use Permit Development Standards. If a use permit is required, the minor use permit or conditional use permit shall establish all final development standards.

• B. Consistency with Design Guidelines, Specific Plans, or Area Plans Adopted by the City Council. All projects shall be consistent with any design guidelines, planned unit developments, specific plans, or other similar documents that give specific guidance for development on private property and public improvements.

• C. Projections.

  1. Projections into Required Yards. Projections into required yards are permitted subject to the following standards:

     • a. Architectural Features. Architectural features may not extend closer than 3 feet to any side lot line and not more than 4 feet into any required front or rear setback.

     • b. Stairs, Decks, and Balconies. Open uncovered stair landings, decks and balconies 12 feet or less in length and less than 6 feet above grade may not extend closer than 3 feet to any side lot line and not more than 4 feet into any required front or rear setback.

• D. Other Applicable Development Regulations. The following regulations shall also apply:

  • General Site Standards: See Chapter 11.4.10.

• Fences, Hedges, and Walls: See Chapter 11.4.15.

  • Off-Street Parking and Loading: See Chapter 11.4.20.

  • Sign Regulations: See Chapter 11.4.25.

  • Landscaping and Buffer Yards: See Chapter 11.4.30.

  • Coastal Development Permit: See Chapter 11.4.35.

  • Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots: See Chapter 11.4.40.

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SEAL BEACH CODE

11.2.15.020

11.2.15.015

(Ord. 1598)

All development is subject to development review under the city's administrative provisions found in Part V: Land Use and Zoning Decisions, of this zoning code. (Ord. 1598)

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