Chapter 17.66
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

Sections:

17.66.010    Development standards – Industrial zones.

17.66.010 Development standards – Industrial zones.

Table 17.66.010-1 (Development Standards – Industrial Zones) establishes the development standards for the industrial zones. Additional regulations are also denoted in the right-hand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other Sections of this Title.

Table 17.66.010-1. Development Standards – Industrial Zones 

Industrial Zones

Standards

LI

HI

AI

MRE

Additional Regulations

Lot and Density Standards

Minimum Lot Size (sf)

10,000

20,000

20,000

5 acres

 

Minimum Lot Width (ft)

80

100

100

 

Minimum Lot Depth (ft)

100

100

100

 

Building Form and Location

Maximum Floor Area Ratio

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.25

 

Maximum Height (ft)/Stories – Primary Structure

50/4 stories1

50/4 stories1

75/6 stories1

100

Projects must comply with both stories and overall height maximums. See PMC § 17.17.030 (Measuring heights).

Architectural features may project above the maximum height by five feet. Architectural features include rooftop stair access and elevator shafts, mechanical equipment, or other rooftop amenities, as approved by City staff.

Maximum Height (ft) Accessory Structures

35

35

35

35

 

Distance between Structures (sf)

Minimum required by building and fire code.

 

Setbacks – Minimums (ft)

Front

10

10

10

25

Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped excluding driveways.

No parking allowed in minimum setback area.

Street Side

10; 20 abutting a freeway

10; 20 abutting a freeway

10; 20 abutting a freeway

25

Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped excluding driveways.

No parking allowed in minimum setback area.

Interior Side

0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 25 abutting a residential zone

0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 40 abutting a residential zone

0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 50 abutting a residential zone

25

Setbacks shall comply with the following (with the exception of properties abutting industrial where 0 ft setback applies):

Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped excluding driveways.

No parking allowed within the first 10 ft of the setback.

Rear

0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 25 abutting a residential zone

0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 40 abutting a residential zone

0 abutting another industrial zoned property and 10 abutting any other nonresidential zone; 20 abutting a freeway; 50 abutting a residential zone

25

Setbacks shall comply with the following (with the exception of properties abutting industrial where 0 ft setback applies):

Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped excluding driveways.

No parking allowed within the first 10 ft of the setback.

Alley (when present)

5

5

5

 

Open Space Standards

Minimum Open Space

400 sf total for the first 20 employees2, and additional 10 sf per employee over 20

400 sf total for the first 20 employees2, and additional 10 sf per employee over 20

400 sf total for the first 20 employees2, and additional 10 sf per employee over 20

Common open space includes roof decks and other shared common open areas. Up to 40% may be indoors. Minimum open space dimension is 15 feet in either direction. Setback areas are not considered usable open space unless they are at least 20 feet wide.

Minimum Landscaping (% of lot)

10%

10%

10%

Includes required setbacks. 25% must be live plant material. See PMC § 17.86.010 (Landscaping requirements).

Other Standards

See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.67 (Supplemental Standards), Division 8 (General Development Standards), Division 9 (Special Regulations), and Division 10 (Environmental Management).

Notes:

1.    Additional height may be allowed through approval of a CUP. In approving a CUP for additional building height, the Review Authority shall find that adequate setbacks are provided on the project site to mitigate adverse impacts on adjacent properties; that adequate fire protection is provided for the subject buildings; that all FAA clearance requirements are met; that maximum floor area ratio requirements are not exceeded; and that the height, bulk, massing, design, and placement of the building on the subject site will not adversely impact adjacent properties or the general public.

2.    The number of employees shall be based on the largest shift that occurs in a typical week.

(Ord. 1627 § 4 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1613 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)