Chapter 17.34 — M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Tehama County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Tehama County
17.34.010 - Purpose.¶
A.
The purpose of the M-1, light industrial district classification is to provide opportunities for light industrial land uses and support facilities. This district is consistent with the general industry category of the land use and housing elements of the county general plan. This industrial district includes low-intensity manufacturing and assembly processes, research and development, corporate headquarters, offices, medical and health facility uses, and other uses as specified in this chapter. The land uses allowed and
development standards required are intended to protect adjacent areas from impacts while allowing indoor, clean and quiet industry. This district allows for business parks with tenants that may include some commercial and office activities.
B.
The specific regulations of this chapter and the general rules set forth in Chapter 17.08 shall apply in all M- 1 districts.
(Ord. No. 2054, § 2, 3-27-2018)
17.34.020 - Uses permitted.¶
Uses permitted in an M-1 district shall be as follows:
A.
The following uses and other uses of similar character:
1.
Assembly of products;
2.
Wholesale/retail distribution and storage warehouses;
3.
Crop production and horticulture;
Public facility;
5.
School (trade);
6.
Construction and building material yard and sales, except gravel, rock and cement material yards;
7.
Research and development laboratories;
8.
Offices, accessory;
9.
Personal services;
10.
Data center;
11.
Wholesale commercial uses;
12.
Art, antiques, collectibles;
13.
Minor manufacturing, processing, fabricating, refining, repairing, packaging or treatment of goods, material or produce by electric power, oil or gas, except operations involving fish fats and oils, bones and meat products, or similar substances commonly recognized as creating offensive conditions in the handling thereof.
Retail lumber yards;
15.
Electronic assembly and repair;
Veterinary clinics;
17.
Indoor recreation and fitness.
B.
The following when conducted within a building or enclosed within a solid wall or fence not less than six feet in height:
1.
Body and fender repair shops, auto painting shops,
2.
Sheet metal shops, welding shops,
3.
Recycle facility, processing,
4.
Commercial equipment and vehicle repair.
C.
Living quarters when accessory to the principal permitted use.
D.
Any change in use or occupancy of an existing structure shall require administrative review by the planning department and shall meet the development design standards in section 17.08.090 prior to issuance of a building permit.
(Ord. No. 2054, § 3, 3-27-2018)
17.34.030 - Uses requiring a conditional use permit.
A.
Restaurants.
B.
Automobile and recreational vehicle sales, new and used.
C.
Fuel Yards (a large-scale facility where fuel such as propane and gasoline is stored and distributed without retail sales).
(Ord. No. 2054, § 4, 3-27-2018)
17.34.040 - Yards.
Yard requirements in an M-1 district shall be as follows:
A.
Front yard, twenty feet from the property line;
B.
Side yards, none, except as required by the building code or other regulations;
C.
Rear yard, none, except as required by the building and fire code.
(Ord. No. 2054, § 5, 3-27-2018)
17.34.050 - Lots.
Lot requirements in an M-1 district shall be as follows:
A.
Lot area, none.
B.
Width, none.
(Ord. No. 2054, § 6, 3-27-2018)
17.34.060 - Minimum height, bulk and space requirements.
Minimum height, bulk and space requirements in an M-1 district shall be as follows: none.
(Ord. No. 2054, § 7, 3-27-2018)
17.34.070 - Building height and coverage.¶
Building requirements in an M-1 district shall be as follows:
A.
Lot coverage, none.
B.
Building height shall not exceed 65 feet.
(Ord. No. 2054, § 8, 3-27-2018)
17.34.080 - Loading area.¶
Loading area in an M-1 district shall be as follows: private off-street space for the handling of all materials and equipment.
(Ord. No. 2054, § 9, 3-27-2018)
Chapter 17.36 - M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
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▸Title 17 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 17.02 — ADOPTION, PURPOSE, INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.08 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 17.09 — MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
- Chapter 17.10 — AG-1 AGRICULTURAL/UPLAND DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.11 — AG-2 AGRICULTURAL/VALLEY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.12 — AG-3 AGRICULTURAL/EL CAMINO DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.13 — AG-4 AGRICULTURAL/CAPAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.16 — R-1 ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.18 — R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.20 — R-3 NEIGHBORHOOD APARTMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.22 — R-4 GENERAL APARTMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.24 — C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.26 — C-2 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.32 — G-R GENERAL RECREATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.34 — M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.36 — M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.38 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.40 — AV AIRPORT DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.42 — PF PRIMARY FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.44 — NR NATURAL RESOURCE LANDS AND RECREATION DISTR…
- Chapter 17.46 — PA PUBLIC AGENCY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.48 — A ANIMAL RAISING COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.50 — B SPECIAL BUILDING SITE COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.54 — H SPECIAL HEIGHT COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.60 — MH SPECIAL MOBILE HOME COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.65 — FS FARMLAND SECURITY COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.66 — TPZ TIMBER PRODUCTION ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.68 — CLUSTERING IN RURAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 17.69 — MILITARY OPERATION OVERLAY
- Chapter 17.70 — USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.71 — COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.72 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.74 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 17.76 — AMENDMENT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.77 — NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 17.78 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.79 — SUN CITY TEHAMA SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.80 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 17.81 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT AGRICULTURE TOURISM USES
- Chapter 17.82 — MOBILE FOOD VENDING
- Chapter 17.83 — WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS