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Fillmore — Overlay Districts

Q: What is the SFIP overlay in Fillmore?

The SFIP is the South Fillmore Industrial Park (SFIP) Overlay Zone listed among the city’s zoning districts; its existence and that it is an overlay is recorded in § 6.04.0220 . The retrieved materials do not contain a separate SFIP standards chapter or numeric standards — check the Official Zoning Map and the planning department for any SFIP-specific regulations.

Q: How do I know if my parcel is inside the SFIP overlay?

Overlay limits are shown on the City of Fillmore Official Zoning Map on file with the city clerk; the ordinance directs you to the map for boundaries and provides rules for uncertain lines (centerline, parcel-line, director determination) in § 6.04.0220(2)–(3) . Contact planning staff to obtain the map or a parcel zoning confirmation.

Q: Does the SFIP overlay change permitted uses or setbacks?

The retrieved ordinance lists SFIP as an overlay but does not include SFIP-specific permitted‑use or setback tables in the material provided. Where an overlay lacks its own text, the underlying base‑zone standards and the city’s general requirements apply; verify whether a separate SFIP plan or ordinance exists that modifies those rules. § 6.04.0220 ; see also § 6.04.0225 on how similar/unspecified uses are determined.

Overlay Districts under the Fillmore local zoning and planning code, with the controlling citations.

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

Fillmore’s zoning ordinance names one formal overlay: the South Fillmore Industrial Park (SFIP) Overlay Zone. The ordinance places overlays on the official zoning map and treats them as part of the city's zoning district structure; boundaries and map rules appear in the establishment provisions for zoning districts. For base-zone development rules, the ordinance refers projects to the usual development-permit, design-review and map rules; applicants should consult the city's maps and staff to learn any SFIP-specific standards (not located in the retrieved materials). See the city's Fillmore zoning & planning overview for where maps and staff contacts live (/us/california/fillmore) and the official Fillmore Zoning page for district listings (/us/california/fillmore/zoning).

SFIP — South Fillmore Industrial Park Overlay Zone

Purpose: The code establishes the SFIP (South Fillmore Industrial Park) Overlay Zone as a named overlay in the list of zoning districts; the ordinance does not contain a discrete, retrievable SFIP chapter or detailed standards in the materials provided. The overlay is therefore a zoning designation shown on the Official Zoning Map and treated as part of the city's zoning system. See § 6.04.0220.
Typical permitted uses (what the ordinance says): The ordinance does not publish SFIP‑specific permitted-use tables in the retrieved materials. Where an overlay is shown, the applicable base zoning rules and the listed permitted uses in the underlying district(s) apply unless the ordinance or rezoning action establishes different rules (no SFIP-specific use list found). Verify with the jurisdiction. Not found in retrieved materials for SFIP permitted‑use listings.
Key dimensional & development standards (what the ordinance says): The ordinance points applicants to the Official Zoning Map for overlay boundaries and to the general development standards and permit processes for zones; there is no SFIP-specific numeric table in the retrieved files. For base-zone standards (setbacks, height, coverage) refer to the applicable district development standards and the city's Fillmore Development Standards page (/us/california/fillmore/development-standards). Not found in retrieved materials for SFIP-specific numeric standards.
Where the overlay applies (map / boundary rules): The presence of SFIP on the list of districts means its limits are on the "City of Fillmore Official Zoning Map" on file with the city clerk; rules for uncertain boundaries (centerline rule, parcel-line rule, director determination) are in § 6.04.0220(2)–(3). Consult the Official Zoning Map at the planning department to locate SFIP parcels.

Table — Decision-relevant overlay facts

Item	What the Fillmore ordinance says	Code reference
Overlay named in code	SFIP (South Fillmore Industrial Park) Overlay Zone is listed among the city’s zoning districts.	§ 6.04.0220
Where boundaries are recorded	Overlay boundaries shown on the City of Fillmore Official Zoning Map on file with the city clerk.	§ 6.04.0220(2)
Rules for uncertain boundaries	If a boundary follows a street centerline or parcel line that rule governs; otherwise the director determines precise location.	§ 6.04.0220(3)(A–D)
Overlay-specific development standards	No SFIP-specific standards or permitted‑use table were located in the retrieved materials; the code refers applications to base-zone standards and regular permit procedures.	Not found in retrieved materials; verify with the planning department.
Applicable review procedures	Development permits, design review, variances and conditional-use processes apply to projects in overlay areas unless otherwise stated.	§ 6.04.66 (development permits) and § 6.04.6620 (design review)

Practical guidance / synthesis

The ordinance treats overlays like any other district label on the Official Zoning Map: the map locates them, and the written code provides the general procedure and standards to which a development must conform. Examples: the map-adoption rule and boundary rules are in § 6.04.0220 and the general requirements for when a use is not listed (director determination of similar uses) are in § 6.04.0225. If SFIP does not include its own separate standards in the code, the underlying base zone standards and the city's general development rules control.
Where a named overlay exists but its language is missing from the online code, typical practice is that either (a) the overlay standards were incorporated in a separate adopted plan or map (e.g., specific plan or master plan) or (b) the overlay functions as a map flag requiring a rezoning, plan compliance, or development permit. In Fillmore's zoning text the Business Park zoning (BP-1 / BP-2) includes detailed standards and permitted uses — applicants in SFIP should check whether SFIP parcels are also zoned BP or another base district and apply those tables (see Business Park standards in § 6.04.1201–1215).
Administrative steps you will very likely follow: confirm overlay parcel on the Official Zoning Map, identify the underlying base zone for that parcel, check the base‑zone permitted uses and development standards (setbacks, height, coverage) as described in the zoning tables, then follow development-permit and design-review procedures as required by the ordinance. Key procedural cites: § 6.04.0220, § 6.04.66, § 6.04.6620.
For parking, signs, and other cross-cutting standards consult the separate standards chapters and the corresponding city guidance pages: Fillmore’s Fillmore Parking page (/us/california/fillmore/parking) and sign/landscaping chapters cited within the zoning ordinance (e.g., off-street parking § 6.04.34; sign standards § 6.04.38).

Checklist

Confirm whether your parcel is inside the SFIP overlay on the City of Fillmore Official Zoning Map (check with planning staff and the Fillmore Zoning page). § 6.04.0220
Identify the underlying/base zoning district for the parcel (RPD, CN, BP-1/BP-2, MPD, etc.) and pull that district’s permitted uses and numeric standards. § 6.04.0220; district tables in § 6.04.0415 / § 6.04.0615 / § 6.04.1202–1215.
Confirm whether any separate SFIP master plan or specific plan exists that modifies base rules (planning department records). Not found in retrieved materials — verify with the jurisdiction.
Determine required discretionary approvals (development permit, conditional use permit, variances) and prepare to satisfy design review rules. § 6.04.66, § 6.04.70, § 6.04.6620.
Check off-street parking and sign requirements and any landscape/screening standards that apply to the base zone. See § 6.04.34 (parking) and § 6.04.38 (signs). See the city's Fillmore Parking page for local guidance.
If you plan an accessory dwelling unit, refer separately to the city ADU rules and state ADU law; overlay rules do not override ADU law. See Fillmore ADUs (/us/california/fillmore/adu) and California ADU law (/us/california/california-adu-laws). Not found in overlay text.

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue	Why it matters	What to verify
Overlay existence vs. standards	The code lists SFIP as an overlay but no SFIP standards appear in the retrieved code excerpts. Without explicit standards, applicants cannot assume numeric rules or allowed uses.	Confirm whether a separate SFIP-specific ordinance, specific plan, master plan, or rezoning ordinance exists at the planning department or in city records; ask for the SFIP map and any adopted resolutions. § 6.04.0220
Which rules control — overlay vs. base zone	Overlays sometimes modify base-zone rules; the code points projects to base‑zone standards when overlays are not separately stated. Misapplying standards risks permit denial.	Verify for the parcel whether SFIP changes permitted uses or dimensional standards or whether the base zone controls (and request written interpretation from the Community Development Director). § 6.04.0225
Boundary uncertainty	Map boundary ambiguities can change what standards apply to a site.	Ask planner for the precise zoning-map/legal description and any adopted rezoning case or map note; the director resolves boundary uncertainty per § 6.04.0220(3)(D). § 6.04.0220(3)
Missing SFIP numeric standards online	If SFIP standards are in a separate document (e.g., specific plan) but not available online, applicants may miss conditions (setbacks, landscape, access).	Request all SFIP-related ordinances, adopted plans, and resolutions from the planning department and compare to base‑zone tables (Table II‑1 and district charts). Not found in retrieved materials.
Permits and review steps not explicit for overlay	The zoning text references normal permit procedures; an overlay could require additional approvals not obvious from the code excerpt.	Confirm the full list of required approvals (development permit, design review, conditional use, environmental review) with staff and check § 6.04.66, § 6.04.6620.

Plain-English Summary

Fillmore’s zoning code lists a single overlay called the SFIP (South Fillmore Industrial Park) Overlay Zone and shows it on the Official Zoning Map; however, the ordinance text supplied here does not include a standalone SFIP standards chapter or a clear SFIP permitted‑use table — so you must confirm the overlay boundaries and any overlay‑specific rules with the planning department before designing a project. § 6.04.0220

Information Gaps

Full text or separate ordinance implementing the SFIP overlay (standards, permitted uses, maps) — Not found in the retrieved materials. Verify with planning staff and the Official Zoning Map.
Any SFIP-specific design guidelines or sign/landscape exceptions tied to the overlay — Not found in the retrieved materials. Verify with planning staff and council resolutions.
Parcel-level overlay annotations on the Official Zoning Map (digital or printed) — Not included in retrieved materials. Check the city clerk/planning department map files. § 6.04.0220(2)

Source References

City of Fillmore Zoning Ordinance — establishment of zoning districts and overlay listing: § 6.04.0220.
Business Park district and standards (BP-1 / BP-2): § 6.04.1201–1215 (development standards & permitted uses).
General district development standards and tables (residential/commercial tables): § 6.04.0415, § 6.04.0615.
Development permits and review cross-references (procedures): reference to § 6.04.66 (development permits) and related procedural text.
Design review procedures: § 6.04.6620.
Official Zoning Map / rules on boundaries: § 6.04.0220(2)–(3).

External/internal guidance pages you should open next (first occurrence of each term is linked):

Fillmore zoning & planning overview (/us/california/fillmore)
Fillmore Zoning (/us/california/fillmore/zoning)
Fillmore Development Standards (/us/california/fillmore/development-standards)
Fillmore Parking (/us/california/fillmore/parking)
Fillmore Design Review (/us/california/fillmore/design-review)
Fillmore ADUs (/us/california/fillmore/adu)
California Building Standards Code (/us/california/building-codes)

Sources

Retrieved passages

Fillmore Zoning Code (Section 6.04.38) High relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (§ 7) High relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (§ 2) Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (Section 6.04.78) Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (section shall) Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (§ 6) Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (Section 50093.) Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (section 6.04.5001) Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (Section 6.04.80) Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (section may) Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (§ 2) Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (Section 6.04.1218) Medium relevance
Fillmore Zoning Code (Section 6.04.70) Medium relevance

Cited sections

Official Fillmore code library

Frequently asked questions

What is the SFIP overlay in Fillmore?

The SFIP is the South Fillmore Industrial Park (SFIP) Overlay Zone listed among the city’s zoning districts; its existence and that it is an overlay is recorded in § 6.04.0220. The retrieved materials do not contain a separate SFIP standards chapter or numeric standards — check the Official Zoning Map and the planning department for any SFIP-specific regulations.

How do I know if my parcel is inside the SFIP overlay?

Overlay limits are shown on the City of Fillmore Official Zoning Map on file with the city clerk; the ordinance directs you to the map for boundaries and provides rules for uncertain lines (centerline, parcel-line, director determination) in § 6.04.0220(2)–(3). Contact planning staff to obtain the map or a parcel zoning confirmation.

Does the SFIP overlay change permitted uses or setbacks?

The retrieved ordinance lists SFIP as an overlay but does not include SFIP-specific permitted‑use or setback tables in the material provided. Where an overlay lacks its own text, the underlying base‑zone standards and the city’s general requirements apply; verify whether a separate SFIP plan or ordinance exists that modifies those rules. § 6.04.0220; see also § 6.04.0225 on how similar/unspecified uses are determined.

If my parcel is in SFIP, what approvals will I likely need?

Expect to follow the city’s regular discretionary and ministerial processes: development permits, design review, conditional use permits or variances where applicable. The ordinance references those procedures (see § 6.04.66 for development permits and § 6.04.6620 for design review). Always confirm whether SFIP imposes extra requirements.

Where are numeric standards (setbacks, height, coverage) for overlay parcels?

Numeric standards appear in the zoning district development standards tables and the specific district chapters (e.g., Table II‑1 for residential, development charts for CN/CBD/CO/CH). If SFIP does not publish its own table, apply the underlying base zone’s development standards. See § 6.04.0415 and § 6.04.0615 for district tables and § 6.04.1209–1215 for Business Park standards.

Who interprets whether my proposed use fits in an overlay?

The Community Development Director is authorized to interpret permitted uses and determine whether a use is similar to a listed use under § 6.04.0225; discretion for discretionary permits rests with director, planning commission or city council as set out in the ordinance. For ambiguous overlay rules, request a written interpretation from the director.

Does SFIP affect parking or sign rules?

Overlay status does not automatically change the separate chapters that regulate parking and signs. Off‑street parking and sign standards remain in their respective sections; check the base-zone references and the city's Fillmore Parking page for application. See the ordinance references to off‑street parking and sign standards incorporated into district chapters.

Where can I find the Official Zoning Map?

The Official Zoning Map is on file with the city clerk and available from the Community Development Department; the ordinance requires the map to show district boundaries per § 6.04.0220(2). If the online code does not show the overlay map layers, request the official map or a stamped zoning verification letter.

My project is in SFIP — do I need to follow design review?

Yes — the ordinance makes design review integral to development approvals and requires design review for development permits and many discretionary actions; see § 6.04.6620 for design‑review procedures and applicability. Confirm whether SFIP adds any overlay-specific design guidelines.

What if I can’t find SFIP standards online?

Not found in the retrieved materials: if the SFIP text or map is missing from the online code, obtain the adopted ordinance, specific plan, master plan or council resolutions that created SFIP from the planning or city clerk offices; the code’s district list alone is not sufficient to determine detailed requirements. § 6.04.0220.

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