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Title 17 — ZONING

Chapter 17.36 — M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

Tehama County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Tehama County

17.36.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of the M-2, general industrial district classification is to provide opportunities for heavy industrial land uses and support facilities. This district is consistent with the general industry category of the development pattern and community organization element of the county general plan.

B.

The specific regulations of this chapter and the general rules set forth in Chapter 17.08 shall apply in all M- 2 districts.

(Ord. 1228 §2(Ch. 27, Art. 1), 1983)

17.36.020 - Uses permitted.

Uses permitted in an M-2 district shall be as follows:

A.

Uses permitted in M-1 district.

B.

The following specific uses which shall be permitted only in M-2 districts:

1.

Wholesale lumberyards, lumber mills,

2.

Pottery kilns and ceramic works of heavy industrial types,

3.

Concrete batching plants,

Blacksmith shops, casting foundries;

5.

Fuel Yards (a large-scale facility where fuel such as propane and gasoline is stored and distributed without retail sales).

C.

The following when enclosed with a solid wall or fence not less than six feet in height and of a type approved by the planning commission:

1.

Building material storage yard, contractors storage yard,

2.

Junkyard.

(Ord. 1683 §2(part), 1997; Ord. 1228 §2(Ch. 27, Art. 2), 1983)

(Ord. No. 2105, § 1, 5-18-2021)

17.36.030 - Uses requiring use permits.

Uses requiring use permits in an M-2 district shall be as follows: lawful uses not otherwise provided for in this chapter and not found to be similar to uses listed herein.

(Ord. 1683 §2(part), 1997)

17.36.040 - Yards.

Yard requirements in an M-2 district shall be as follows:

A.

Front yard, fifty feet from the centerline of roadway or twenty feet from the property line, whichever is greater;

B.

Side yards, none, except as required by the building code or other regulations;

C.

Rear yard, none.

(Ord. 1683 §2(part), 1997; Ord. 1228 §2(Ch. 27, Art. 4 (part)), 1983)

17.36.050 - Lots.

Lot requirements in an M-2 district shall be as follows:

A.

Lot area, none;

B.

Width, none.

(Ord. 1228 §2(Ch. 27, Art. 4(part)), 1983)

17.36.060 - Minimum height, bulk and space requirements.

Minimum height, bulk and space requirements in an M-2 district shall be as follows: none.

(Ord. 1228 §2(Ch. 27, Art. 4(part)), 1983)

17.36.070 - Building height and coverage.

Building requirements in an M-2 district shall be as follows:

A.

Lot coverage, none;

B.

Building height limit, same as specified for C-2 districts.

(Ord. 1228 §2(Ch. 27, Art. 4(part)), 1983)

17.36.080 - Loading area.

Loading area in an M-2 district shall be as follows: private off-street space for the handling of all materials and equipment.

(Ord. 1228 §2(Ch. 27, Art. 4(part)), 1983)

Chapter 17.38 - PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

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▸Contents — Tehama County Zoning Code
Tehama County Zoning Code
  1. ▸Title 17 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.02 — ADOPTION, PURPOSE, INTERPRETATION
    2. Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS
    3. Chapter 17.08 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
    4. Chapter 17.09 — MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
    5. Chapter 17.10 — AG-1 AGRICULTURAL/UPLAND DISTRICT
    6. Chapter 17.11 — AG-2 AGRICULTURAL/VALLEY DISTRICT
    7. Chapter 17.12 — AG-3 AGRICULTURAL/EL CAMINO DISTRICT
    8. Chapter 17.13 — AG-4 AGRICULTURAL/CAPAY DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 17.16 — R-1 ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 17.18 — R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 17.20 — R-3 NEIGHBORHOOD APARTMENT DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 17.22 — R-4 GENERAL APARTMENT DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 17.24 — C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 17.26 — C-2 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 17.32 — G-R GENERAL RECREATION DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 17.34 — M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 17.36 — M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 17.38 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 17.40 — AV AIRPORT DISTRICT
    20. Chapter 17.42 — PF PRIMARY FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT
    21. Chapter 17.44 — NR NATURAL RESOURCE LANDS AND RECREATION DISTR…
    22. Chapter 17.46 — PA PUBLIC AGENCY DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 17.48 — A ANIMAL RAISING COMBINING DISTRICT
    24. Chapter 17.50 — B SPECIAL BUILDING SITE COMBINING DISTRICT
    25. Chapter 17.54 — H SPECIAL HEIGHT COMBINING DISTRICT
    26. Chapter 17.60 — MH SPECIAL MOBILE HOME COMBINING DISTRICT
    27. Chapter 17.65 — FS FARMLAND SECURITY COMBINING DISTRICT
    28. Chapter 17.66 — TPZ TIMBER PRODUCTION ZONING DISTRICT
    29. Chapter 17.68 — CLUSTERING IN RURAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
    30. Chapter 17.69 — MILITARY OPERATION OVERLAY
    31. Chapter 17.70 — USE PERMITS
    32. Chapter 17.71 — COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    33. Chapter 17.72 — VARIANCES
    34. Chapter 17.74 — NONCONFORMING USES
    35. Chapter 17.76 — AMENDMENT PROCEDURE
    36. Chapter 17.77 — NOISE CONTROL
    37. Chapter 17.78 — ENFORCEMENT
    38. Chapter 17.79 — SUN CITY TEHAMA SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
    39. Chapter 17.80 — DENSITY BONUS
    40. Chapter 17.81 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT AGRICULTURE TOURISM USES
    41. Chapter 17.82 — MOBILE FOOD VENDING
    42. Chapter 17.83 — WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS

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