Chapter 24.260

M-1 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL ZONE

Sections:

• 24.260.010 Chapter Description.

• 24.260.020 Uses – Permitted.

• 24.260.030 Same – Subject to a Use Permit.

• 24.260.040 Incidental Uses and Adult-Oriented Business Uses.

• 24.260.050 Same – Special Provisions.

• 24.260.060 Standards – Density.

• 24.260.070 Same – Height.

• 24.260.080 Same – Yards.

• 24.260.090 Same – Setbacks.

• 24.260.100 Same – Other.

• 24.260.110 Nonconformance.

Chapter 24.260 establishes the M-1 Limited Industrial Zone, also known as the “M-1” zone, and prescribes use types and other regulations for this zone. Any applicable overlay zones described in chapters 24.300 through 24.399 may impose regulations in addition to those prescribed by this chapter for the M-1 zone. (Code 1971, § 15.260.010)

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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The following use types are permitted subject to the provisions of this chapter:

1. Residential. None

2. General. Administrative, Business, and Professional Services

Animal Sales and Services: Grooming and Pet Stores

Animal Sales and Services: Veterinary

Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Rentals

Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Repairs, Bodies

Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Repairs, Systems

Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Sales, Retail

Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Sales, Wholesale

Automotive and Accessories: Operable Vehicle Storage

Automotive and Accessories: Parking

Boating and Harbor Activities: Boat Building or Repair

Boating and Harbor Activities: Boat Sales and Services

Business and Professional Support

Construction Sales and Services: Building Contractor Yards

Construction Sales and Services: Building Supply Stores

Construction Sales and Services: Lumber Yards

Cultural and Library Services

Dining Establishments: Ancillary Service

Dining Establishments: Full Service

Dining Establishments: Take Out

Drinking Establishments

Education Services: Commercial

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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Equipment Rentals, Sales, and Services: Heavy

Equipment Rentals, Sales, and Services: Light

Food and Beverage Retail Sales

Food and Fish Processing: Fish and Meat Processing

Food and Fish Processing: Food Processing

Funeral and Interment Services

Government Services

Laundry Services

Light Industrial

Medical Services: Consulting

Medical Services: Mobile Equipment

Nursery Sales

Oil Equipment Services: Light

Personal Services

Personal Storage

Property Maintenance Services

Recreation Services: Public Parks and Playgrounds

Recycling Services: Consumer Recycling Collection Points

Repair Services

Research or Laboratory Services

Retail Sales

Safety Services

Shopping Center: Small

Wholesaling and Distribution

3. Agricultural. Horticulture: Cultivation

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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Horticulture: Storage

Indoor Production (Code 1971, § 15.260.020)

The following use types may be permitted subject to the provisions of this chapter and further provided that a use permit is approved pursuant to chapter 24.520:

1. Residential. Family Residential: Caretaker

2. General. Auction Sales

Automotive and Accessories: Cleaning

Automotive and Accessories: Gasoline Sales

Automotive and Accessories: Impound Yards

Billboards

Community Meeting

Day Care Centers

Dining Establishments: Fast Service, Drive-Up

Education Services: General

Farmers’ Market, Certified

General Industrial

Group Care

Hazardous Waste Facility

Helicopter Landing Services

Oil Equipment Services: Heavy

Recreation Services: Indoor Entertainment

Recreation Services: Indoor Sports and Recreation

Recreation Services: Outdoor Entertainment

Recreation Services: Outdoor Sports and Recreation

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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Recycling Services: Recycling Transfer

Recycling Services: Scrap Operations

Shopping Center: Large

Swap Meets

Transportation Services

Utility or Equipment Substations

3. Agricultural. None (Code 1971, § 15.260.030)

In addition to uses within the use types listed in sections 24.260.020 and 24.260.030:

1. Incidental uses as defined in chapter 24.110 may be permitted; and

2. Adult-oriented business uses as defined in chapter 24.492 may be permitted subject to the provisions of chapter 24.492. (Code 1971, § 15.260.040)

Uses listed in sections 24.260.020 through 24.260.040 must also comply with the following special provisions:

1. Design Review. Design review approval must be obtained to the extent required by chapter 24.545.

2. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses may be conducted in the M-1 zone only to the extent permitted by chapter 24.120.

3. Family Residential: Caretaker. Caretaker’s residences must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.435

4. Group Care. All Group Care uses must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.435.

5. Dining Establishments: Fast Service, Drive-Up. Dining Establishments: Fast Service, Drive-Up uses must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.475.

6. Assembly Uses. All Assembly Uses must comply with chapter 24.480.

7. Recycling Services Use Types. Uses classified in the Recycling Services use type category must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.485.

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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8. Hazardous Waste Facility. All uses classified within the Hazardous Waste Facility use type must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.495. (Code 1971, § 15.260.050)

There shall be no general lot area, lot width, or lot coverage requirements in this zone. (Code 1971, § 15.260.060)

A. Height Determination. The height of buildings and other structures in the M-1 zone shall be determined in accordance with section 24.405.040.

• B. Maximum Number of Stories. Buildings and other structures in the M-1 zone shall not exceed three stories.

C. Maximum Height. Regardless of the number of stories comprising a building or structure, no portion of a building or other structure in the M-1 zone shall exceed 45 feet in height except as provided in section 24.405.030 (Code 1971, § 15.260.070)

Fences, walls, and other uses of yards in the M-1 zone shall comply with the yard requirements contained in chapter 24.410. (Code 1971, § 15.260.080)

Buildings and other structures, not including fences or walls, on a lot in the M-1 zone shall comply with the following setback requirements:

1. Front Setbacks. There shall be no front setback requirement in the M-1 zone.

2. Side Setbacks. There shall be no side setback requirements in this zone except where the side of a lot in the M-1 zone abuts a residential zone. In such instance, there shall be a side setback on the abutting side of not less than ten percent of the width of the lot; provided that such side setback shall not be less than three feet, and need not exceed five feet.

3. Rear Setbacks. Each lot in the M-1 zone shall have a required rear setback of not less than 20 percent of the depth of the lot; provided that, such rear setback need not exceed 20 feet. (Code 1971, § 15.260.090)

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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The following development regulations and standards shall also apply within the M-1 zone:

1. Parking. Offstreet parking shall be provided for all uses in the M-1 zone as required by chapter 24.415

2. Signs. All signs must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.420.

3. Coastal Development. All development within the CP Overlay Zone must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.310 and chapter 24.515.

4. Flood Plain Overlay Zones. All development within a designated Flood Plain (FP) Overlay Zone must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.320 and chapter 24.530.

5. Wholesaling and Distribution. Distribution plants handling petroleum products having a flash point below 70 degrees Fahrenheit shall be prohibited.

6. Concrete Products. Uses involving ready mix concrete products shall be limited to one mixing unit with a maximum capacity of three cubic yards of concrete.

7. Displays for Uses in the Automotive and Accessories Use Type Category. Outdoor display of merchandise in conjunction with uses classified within the Automotive and Accessories: Gasoline Sales, and Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Repairs, Systems use types may be permitted provided all the following standards are met:

• a. Lubricating Materials. Not more than one day’s supply of lubricating materials, computed on the basis of average daily sales, may be placed upon the pump island or within two feet of the pump island or primary building. All such lubricating materials must be displayed in appropriate racks.

b. Tire Display. Not more than two enclosed tire storage or display cabinets are permitted. In lieu of tire cabinets, not more than four individual new tires in appropriate open racks or stands may be displayed, provided that such racks or stands are located within two feet of the perimeter of the pump island or primary building.

c. Vending Machines. Vending machines, including but not limited to, soft drink dispensers or cigarette or candy vending machines, may be displayed within two feet of the perimeter of the primary building. Not more than four such machines are permitted.

8. Swap Meets. Uses classified within the Swap Meets use type may be conducted in the M-1 zone, provided that, all such uses must obtain a use permit pursuant to chapter 24.520, and further provided that, any such use may be conducted only for a maximum of 48 hours within any seven day consecutive period.

9. Billboards. Billboards greater than 300 square feet in area are prohibited.

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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10. Domestic Animals. Domestic animals are permitted in the M-1 zone, provided that, in conjunction with uses other than those uses within the Animal Sales and Services: Grooming and Pet Stores use type, only four adult domestic animals are permitted per establishment.

11. Livestock Animals. Livestock animals are not permitted in the M-1 zone.

12. Wild Animals. Wild animals are not permitted in the M-1 zone except in conjunction with the Animal Sales and Services: Grooming and Pet Stores use type.

13. Oil Drilling. All oil drilling must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.375.

14. Performance Standards. All development in the M-1 zone shall comply with the performance standards set forth in chapter 24.470.

15. Open Storage. Open storage is permitted in this zone. (Code 1971, § 15.260.100)

All nonconforming uses, nonconforming structures, and nonconforming lots are subject to the provisions of chapter 24.465. (Code 1971, § 15.260.110)