Bell Gardens, CA Zoning Ordinance

§ 9.06.010 List of zones.

The following zones are established in order to carry out the purpose of this title:

O-S	(Open Space/Parks)
R-1	(Low Density Residential)
R-2	(Medium Density Residential)
R-3	(High Density Residential)
R-4	(Very High Density Residential)
M-U	(Mixed Use Residential/Commercial)
C-S	(Commercial Service and Professional)
C-3	(Medium Commercial)
C-4	(Heavy Commercial)
C-M	(Commercial/Manufacturing)
MPD	(Manufacturing Planned Development)
M-1	(Light Industrial)
P-I	(Public/Institutional)

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 929 § 3, 2023)

§ 9.06.020 List of overlay districts.

The following overlay districts are established to provide additional development standards in designated areas of the city over and above the underlying zone:

(underlying zone)-PBD	(Parking and Buffer District)
(underlying zone)-RD	(Recreation District)
(underlying zone)-HPD	(Historical Preservation District)
(underlying zone)-RPDD	(Residential Planned Development District)
(underlying zone)-IPDD	(Industrial Planned Development District)
(underlying zone)-EBOD	(Electronic Billboard Overlay District)
(underlying zone)-CCOD	(Civic Center Overlay District)

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 886 § 1, 2018; Ord. 929 § 4, 2023)

§ 9.06.030 Zoning map.

The zoning map of the city of Bell Gardens, heretofore existing as a part of Ordinance No. 1 as amended, is readopted by reference and shall hereafter be in effect and exist pursuant to and as a part of this title and shall be known and designated as "the zoning map."

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 886 § 2 (Exh. A), 2018)

§ 9.06.040 Interpretation of zone boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists as to boundaries of any zone shown upon a zoning map, or any part thereof, the following provisions shall apply:

Where zone boundaries match approximate lot lines or the center line of highways, streets or alleys, such lines shall be construed to be the zone boundaries.

In the case of unsubdivided property where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on said zoning map unless said boundary is identified by a legal description or property dimension.

Where a public highway, street or alley, or any portion thereof, is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising such vacated highway, street or alley shall acquire the zone classification of the property to which it reverts.

Areas in dedicated highways, streets or alleys, or in railroad rights-of-way, where the zoning designation is not identified by any map or document, shall be deemed to be in zone R-1 (single-family residential). This shall also apply to highways, streets or alleys permitted to be used only for purposes lawfully allowed and railroad rights-of-way used solely for the purpose of accommodating tracks, signals, other operative devices and the movement of rolling stock.

If a zone boundary divides a lot into two parts with neither portion included in district PBD (parking and buffer district), and the portion in one zone is of such size and shape that no part of said portion is more than 50 feet from the nearest point on the zone boundary, then said portion may be used for any purpose permitted in the zone established on the remaining portion of the lot; provided, that:

The lot is shown as a single lot on a final subdivision map that was recorded in the office of the county recorder after the effective date of the ordinance or amendment establishing said zone boundary; and

The lot has been held in undivided ownership at all times since the recording of said final map.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.08.010 Designation of open space and parks zone.

As used in this title, the following land use designation shall be considered the open space and parks zone:

O-S	(Open Space/Parks)

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 929 § 5, 2023)

§ 9.08.020 Intent and purpose.

The open space zone is established to promote the orderly development of large areas of open land; to provide appropriate areas for the establishment of agricultural uses; and to serve as a buffer area between residential, commercial and industrial developments. The open space zone is intended for agricultural, recreational, and community service uses which are necessary or desirable for the area in which such zone is located.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.08.030 Permitted land uses.

The following Open Space Land Use Matrix, Table 9.08A, establishes the land uses that are permitted, conditionally permitted, permitted as accessory uses only, temporarily permitted, or strictly prohibited in the open space zone. Uses that are not listed in Table 9.08A shall be expressly prohibited. Uses not listed but similar to those permitted or conditionally permitted may be found to fall within the intent and purpose of this zone by the planning commission. The commission must find that the use(s) will not be more obnoxious or materially detrimental to the public welfare and must be comparable in nature and of the same class as the uses enumerated in this section.

Table 9.08A: Open Space Land Use Matrix*
Uses	O-S Zone	Supplemental Requirements
*A: Accessory Use C: Conditional Use P: Principal Use S: Site Plan Review T: Temporary Use*
Access to property lawfully used for purposes not permitted in zone O-S	S	Provided no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses.
Accessory buildings or structures other than for the housing, nurturing or confinement of animals	A	Including, but not limited to: 1. Private garages, carports and children's play houses. 2. Tool houses, lath houses and greenhouses. 3. Windmills, silos, tank houses, buildings or shelters for farm equipment or machinery, water wells, water reservoirs and storage tanks.
Building materials: storage of	A	Used in the construction of a building or building project, during construction and 30 days thereafter, including the contractor's temporary office; provided, that any lot or parcel of land so used shall be a part of the building project or on property adjoining the construction site.
Caretaker's residence	A	Refer to definition; provided such uses are established on the same lot, are incidental to, require the continuous supervision of a caretaker or superintendent, are occupied only by such persons and their families, and do not substantially alter the character of any permitted principal use; in addition, no more than one such unit shall be established on any property, unit must have a direct view of the secured area, and unit must meet the development standards of the zone in which it is located.
Carnivals, circuses and street fairs	T	Refer to BGMC § 9.42.010, temporary uses, for special use standards.
Cemeteries	C
Communication equipment buildings	C
Crops, field, tree, bush, berry and row, including nursery stock, the growing of	P
Electric distribution substations, electric transmission substations and electric generating plants, including microwave facilities in conjunction therewith	C	Refer to Chapter 9.20 BGMC, Special Uses and Applicable Standards, for standards.
Fishing and casting ponds	S
Gas measurement stations	C
Golf courses	C
Horses on a lot or parcel of land, having an area of not less than 20,000 square feet	A	Provided that said horses are kept or maintained for the private use of members of the family residing on the premises, but in no event more than one such horse for each 10,000 square feet of lot area, and that such horses are not kept or housed within 50 feet of any street, highway or any building used for human habitation.
Microwave stations	C
Observatories	C
Parking lots, off-site	S/A	As a supplemental use on lot or parcels of land adjoining or across an alley from any commercial or manufacturing zone, pursuant to the provisions of Division 3 of this title, Special Uses.
Parks, playgrounds and beaches: publicly owned	S	Including all appurtenant facilities customarily found or permitted in conjunction therewith.
Seasonal sales	T	Refer to BGMC § 9.42.010, temporary uses, for special use standards.

*Land uses requiring Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control licenses, developing masonry walls, having mechanical equipment on the exterior of their structure or building, satellite dish antennas, and uses subject to review and approval by the planning commission shall meet special standards as found in Division 3 of this title, Special Uses, and Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 840 § 5, 2011)

§ 9.08.040 Development standards.

The following matrix, Table 9.08B, establishes the general development standards of the open space zone. For additional standards not found in this section, refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards. Division 4 establishes development standards such as parking, landscaping, and other standards not prescribed within this chapter.

Table 9.08B: Open Space Development Standards Matrix
Development Standards	O-S
Lot Area (square feet)	5,000 square feet
Lot Width	50 feet (+10 corner lot)
Lot Depth	80 feet
Front Yard Setback	20 feet
Side Yard Setback	10% of lot width but no less than 5 feet
Street-Side Yard Setback	10% of lot width but no less than 10 feet
Rear Yard Setback	10 feet
Allowable Yard Projections	Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards
Lot Coverage (Maximum) (%)	35%
Distance Between Buildings	6 feet
Height (Maximum)	35 feet or 2 stories (whichever is less)
Screening of Mechanical Equipment	All mechanical equipment located on the roof or exterior walls of a structure shall be provided with a decorative screen to shield such equipment from view. No plumbing line shall be placed upon the exterior wall of a structure unless such line is enclosed or otherwise screened from view.
Allowable Height Projections	Refer to BGMC § 9.30.030
Parking, Landscaping, Signs, and Other Standards	Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards

Note: All standards are given in feet and address minimum requirements unless otherwise stated.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.10.010 Designation of residential zones.

As used in this title, the following land use designations shall be considered residential zones:

R-1	(Low Density Residential)
R-2	(Medium Density Residential)
R-3	(High Density Residential)
R-4	(Very High Density Residential)

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 929 § 6, 2023)

§ 9.10.020 Intent and purpose.

The residential zones are established to provide for residential districts of varying densities for the purposes of family living permitted therein and including the necessary appurtenant and accessory facilities and uses associated with such living areas. The specific intent and purpose of each residential zone is identified below:

R-1 (Low Density Residential). Zone R-1 is established to provide for residential areas to be developed exclusively for one-family dwelling units, not to exceed 8.7 dwelling units per acre. In order to provide for the expansion of a single-family residential development into rural areas, provisions are made for the maintenance of limited agricultural pursuits. Additional uses, necessary and incidental to single-family development, are also permitted as shown in the Residential Land Use Matrix, Table 9.10A.

R-2 (Medium Density Residential). Established to provide for attached or detached two- and three-family dwellings not to exceed 15 dwelling units per acre.

R-3 (High Density Residential). Established to create multiple-family residential areas of four units or greater per parcel, not to exceed 30 dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.10.030 Permitted land uses.

The following Residential Land Use Matrix, Table 9.10A, establishes the land uses that are permitted, conditionally permitted, permitted as accessory uses only, temporarily permitted, or strictly prohibited in the residential zones. Uses that are not listed in Table 9.10A shall be expressly prohibited. Uses not listed but similar to those permitted or conditionally permitted may be found to fall within the intent and purpose of this zone by the planning commission. The commission must find that the use(s) will not be more obnoxious or materially detrimental to the public welfare and must be comparable in nature and of the same class as the uses enumerated in this section.

Table 9.10A: Residential Land Use Matrix*
Uses	R-1 Zone	R-2 Zone	R-3 Zone	Supplemental Requirements
*A: Accessory Use C: Conditional Use P: Principal Use S: Site Plan Review T: Temporary Use*
Access to property lawfully used for a purpose not permitted in the R zone	S	S	S	Provided no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses in the R zones.
Accessory structures	A	A	A	Refer to definition.
Building construction materials: storage of	T	T	T	Building materials, storage of, used in construction of building or building project (during construction and 30 days thereafter) and includes temporary office; provided, that any lot or parcel of land so used shall be a part of the building project or on property adjoining the construction site.
Carnivals, circuses and street fairs	T	T	T	Refer to BGMC § 9.42.010, temporary uses.
Churches, temples or other places of religious worship	C	C	C	The minimum area requirement shall be 20,000 square feet.
Communication equipment buildings	C	C	C
Cottage food operations	P	P	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.096 for standards.
Country clubs	C	C	C
Crops, field, tree, bush, berry and row, including nursery stock, the growing of	P			Roadside stands, retail sale from the premises, or signs advertising products produced on the premises are not permitted.
Day care center			C	15 or more children; must comply with the minimum building floor area requirements of the state for number of children allowed.
Day care, large family	C	C	C	Nine to 14 children.
Day care, small family	S	S	S	Less than eight children.
Dwelling, one-family	P	P	P	Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards, for manufactured housing standards.
Dwelling, accessory unit	P	P	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.036, Accessory dwelling units.
Dwelling, accessory unit – junior	P			Refer to BGMC § 9.20.036, Accessory dwelling units.
Dwellings, two-family		P	P
Dwellings, multifamily		P	P	Properties within the City's housing element identified as rezone or reuse sites shall be deemed "by-right" if the proposed development includes a minimum of 20% of the proposed units at low-income.
Dwellings, multifamily apartment house			P	Properties within the City's housing element identified as rezone or reuse sites shall be deemed "by-right" if the proposed development includes a minimum of 20% of the proposed units at low-income.
Dwellings, multifamily condominiums			C	Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses. Properties within the City's housing element identified as rezone or reuse sites shall be deemed "by-right" if the proposed development includes a minimum of 20% of the proposed units at low-income.
Electric distribution substations	C	C	C	Includes microwave facilities. Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards, for standards.
Fraternity and sorority houses			C
Golf courses	C	C	C
Home occupation	A	A	A	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.107, Home occupation permit.
Homes for aged persons, foster family	S	S	P	Four aged persons or less.
Homes for aged persons, small group care	C	C	C	Maximum of seven to 15 persons.
Homes for children, foster family	S	S	P	Six children or less.
Homes for children, special boarding		C	C	Maximum of seven to 15 children.
Household pets	A	A	A	1. Domestic Animals. The occupants of a dwelling unit may keep and maintain domestic animals for their personal use, but in no instance may more than a total of six such animals nor more than two animals of any kind be kept upon the premises. This subsection shall be construed as permitting dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and rabbits, but not the keeping of swine, sheep, goats, cattle, roosters, or horses. 2. Location. All animals permitted by this section shall be kept or maintained at a place where the keeping of domestic animals is permitted. 3. Prohibition. This section shall not be construed to permit any animal, other than cats and dogs, capable of inflicting harm or endangering the health and safety of any person or property.
Microwave stations	C	C	C
Mobile home parks			C	Established prior to January 27, 1971, and subject to special standards. Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards, for standards.
Model homes	P	P	P	Must be erected on the same premises and used in conjunction with a new subdivision tract offered for sale for the first time, provided they are not used in conjunction with a general real estate business.
Parking lots, off-street	S	S	S	Permitted as a supplemental use on lots or parcels of land which are adjoining or which are across from an alley from any commercial or manufacturing zone. Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses, for standards.
Radio and television stations and towers			C	Excluding studios.
Real estate tract office	T	T	T	Refer to BGMC § 9.42.010, temporary uses.
Residential care facility – six or fewer persons	P	P	P
Residential care facility – seven to 15 persons			C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.137, special uses and applicable standards, in addition to BGMC § 9.10.040.
Residential condominium projects			C	Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses, for standards. Properties within the City's housing element identified as rezone or reuse sites shall be deemed "by-right" if the proposed development includes a minimum of 20% of the proposed units at low-income.
Residential planned development	C	C	C	Provided that the commission finds that the proposed development, in addition to the provisions of Chapter 9.50 BGMC, Variances and Conditional Use Permits, is in general accord with the following principles, standards and conditions: That the plan provides as well or better for light and air, for public safety and convenience, for protection of property values and preservation of the general welfare of the community. Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards. Properties within the City's housing element identified as rezone or reuse sites shall be deemed "by-right" if the proposed development includes a minimum of 20% of the proposed units at low-income.
Riding and hiking trails	S	S	S
Schools, public and private	C	C	C	Through grade 12, accredited, including appurtenant facilities, which offer instruction required to be taught in the public schools by the Education Code of the state of California, in which no pupil is physically restrained.
Seasonal sales			T	Refer to BGMC § 9.42.010.
Storage of public works materials/equipment	T	T	T	Storage of materials and construction equipment used in construction or maintenance of streets and highways, sewers, storm drains, underground conduits, flood control works, pipelines and similar uses.
Supportive housing	P	P	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.04.190 for definition.
Telephone repeater stations	C	C	C
Transitional housing	P	P	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.04.200 for definition.

*Additional standards not found in this chapter may apply to certain land uses. Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses, for a list of these uses and standards. Division 3 of this title also states whether the special use is permitted by right, conditionally permitted, or permitted through a site plan review by the planning commission.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 840 § 6, 2011; Ord. 852 § 3, 2013; Ord. 851 § 3, 2013; Ord. 858 § 3, 2014; Ord. 882 § 2, 2017; Ord. 917 § 3, 2021; Ord. 965, 4/27/2026)

§ 9.10.040 Development standards.

The following matrix, Table 9.10B, establishes the general development standards of the residential zones as they apply to each individual zone. For additional standards not found in this section, refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards. Division 4 of this title establishes development standards such as parking, landscaping, and other standards not prescribed within this chapter.

Table 9.10B: Residential Development Standards Matrix
Development Standards	R-1	R-2	R-3
Lot Standards
Area (square feet)	5,000 sf	5,000 sf (6,000 for corner lots)	5,000 sf (6,000 for corner lots)
Width	50 feet (+10 corner lot)	50 feet (+10 corner lot)	50 feet (+10 corner lot)
Depth	80 feet	100 feet	100 feet
Yard Setbacks
Front¹	20 feet	20 feet	15 feet
Side²	5 feet	5 feet	5 feet
Street Side	10 feet	10 feet	10 feet
Rear	10 feet	10 feet	10 feet
Allowable Yard Projections	Refer to BGMC § 9.46.050
Additional Second-Story Setbacks (Applies to the entire second-story front elevation when the structure is greater than 25 feet in width and to the entire second-story side elevation when the structure is greater than 50 feet in length; 40 percent of the second story may remain on the same plane as the first story on the front and side.)
Front	5 feet	5 feet	5 feet
Side	3 feet	3 feet	3 feet
Rear	N/A	N/A	N/A
Density (Maximum)³
Units per Lot	1 max.	3 units max. Under 5,000 sf: 1 unit max. Over 5,000 sf: 1 unit per 2,500 sf	Apartments
			Under 5,000 sf:	1 unit max.
			5,000 – 14,999:	1 unit per 2,500 sf
			15,000 – 43,560:	1 unit per 2,000 sf
			43,560 and over:	1 unit per 1,750 sf
			Condominiums
			Under 5,000:	1 unit max.
			5,000 – 14,999:	1 unit per 2,000 sf
			15,000 – 43,560:	1 unit per 1,625 sf
			43,560 and over:	1 unit per 1,400 sf
Lot Coverage (%)	45	45	45
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size (Excluding garage or other nonhabitable structures)	1,000 sf for primary and 600 sf for second unit, but no more than 50% of primary unit living area and max. of 1,000 sf	1,000 sf for first and 800 sf for additional units	550 sf studio
			750 sf 1-bedroom
			850 sf 2-bedroom
			1,000 sf 3-bedroom
			(+150 sf per additional bedroom)
Distance Between Buildings on Same Lot⁴
Primary to Primary Structure	10 feet	10 feet	10 feet
Primary to Accessory Structure	6 feet	6 feet	6 feet
Accessory to Accessory Structure	6 feet	6 feet	6 feet
Height (Maximum)
Primary Structure	35 feet	35 feet	35 feet
Accessory Structure	12 feet 9 feet to top plate or highest beam if flat roof	12 feet 9 feet to top plate or highest beam if flat roof	12 feet 9 feet to top plate or highest beam if flat roof
Allowable Height Projections	Refer to BGMC § 9.30.030
Accessory Structures Location and Size
Location	Refer to BGMC § 9.46.040, Location of accessory buildings in residential yards
Maximum Size⁵	30% of primary structure floor area but no more than 1,200 sq. ft.	30% of primary structure floor area but no more than 1,200 sq. ft.	N/A
Trash Enclosures
Refer to Chapter 9.44 BGMC, Trash Enclosures.
Screening of Mechanical and Utility Equipment
All mechanical equipment shall be prohibited in the front yard and shall be located on the ground no less than three feet from the side and rear property lines. When a building permit for additional square footage is requested, existing equipment located on the roof or exterior walls of a structure shall be provided with a decorative screen to shield such equipment from view and shall be placed at least six inches below the top of the lowest building parapet or decorative screen. Rooftop screening material and color shall be architecturally compatible with the primary building and adjacent structures. No plumbing line shall be placed upon the exterior wall of a structure unless such line is enclosed or otherwise screened from view. Outside utility equipment such as utility meters, HVAC equipment, etc., shall be screened from public view and shall not be visible from the public right-of-way. If the utility equipment is enclosed, the enclosure shall be painted the same color as the exterior walls of the building.
Wall-Mounted Equipment
Water heater enclosures, vents, flashings, pipes, and conduit for solar or other equipment shall be painted the same color as the surface to which they are attached.
Landscaping
Refer to Chapter 9.34 BGMC, Landscaping.
Parking
Refer to Chapter 9.38 BGMC, Parking and Loading (Off-Street).
Fences and Walls
Refer to Chapter 9.32 BGMC, Fences, Walls and Hedges.
Design Standards for All Residential Development
The purpose and intent of the design standards below are to ensure that new and existing buildings on a lot where new buildings are proposed for construction are compatible with one another and with buildings surrounding the lot on which new construction is proposed. Any exterior building features on the same lot that are in disrepair shall be repaired. Any existing fences and walls on a property in disrepair shall be repaired or replaced.
Exterior Building Features	a. All exterior building walls on a lot shall be painted the same or complementary colors. b. Windows and doors on new construction shall be of consistent style, material, and color. c. All window and door trims, fascia boards, and similar trim features shall be of the same or complementary material, style, and color. d. Roofs of new buildings shall be the same material, color, and style as roofs on existing buildings on the lot. If a roof of an existing building to remain on the lot is in disrepair, it shall be repaired or replaced with the same material, color, and style as the roof on the proposed new building.
Exterior Site Features	a. New fences and walls shall be of a consistent design, material, and color. b. All driveways, walkways, etc., shall be free of gouges, ruts, and/or gaps in the paved surface area and shall be maintained in good working order to not constitute a safety hazard to the public.
Additional Standards for Condominium Residential Units
Refer to BGMC § 9.20.140, Residential condominiums – Conditional use.
Additional Standards for Five or More Multifamily Residential Rental Units
All multifamily residential rental projects of five units or more shall conform to the following development standards in addition to the standards of the zone in which they are located:
A. Open Space	Common Open Space: A minimum of 20 percent of the gross project area shall be set aside, developed and maintained as open landscaped or recreational space for the benefit and use of all residents of the project.
A. Open Space	Private Open Space: Each residential unit shall have a minimum of 75 square feet of private open space directly adjacent to, and accessible from, the respective unit. Such open space may include courtyards, walled patios or balconies.
B. Private Storage	Each unit shall have at least 200 hundred cubic feet of enclosed, weatherproofed and lockable private storage space in addition to guest, linen, pantry and clothes closets customarily provided. Such space shall be for the sole use of the unit tenant.
C. Laundry Facilities	A laundry area shall be provided in each unit; or if common laundry areas are provided, such facilities shall consist of not less than one automatic washer and dryer for each four units or fraction thereof.
D. Walls/Fences	A six-foot-high solid masonry wall designed and constructed of materials and colors compatible with the overall design of the project shall be required along the side and rear lot lines of the project site.
E. Utility Metering	Each unit shall be separately metered so that the unit tenant can be separately billed for each utility. A water shut-off valve shall be provided for each unit or for each plumbing fixture. Each unit shall have access to its own meter(s) and heater(s) which shall not require entry through another unit in accordance with the California Plumbing Code. Each unit shall have its own panel, or access thereto, for all electrical circuits which serve the unit in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
F. Fire Prevention	Smoke Detectors. Each living unit shall be provided with UL-approved detectors conforming to the current building code standards.
F. Fire Prevention	Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems. All on-site fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers, and other fire-protective appliances shall be retained in an operable condition at all times, as required by the fire code.
G. Sound Transmission	Wall and floor/ceiling assemblies shall conform to Title 25, California Administrative Code, Section 1092, or its successor. Permanent mechanical equipment, including domestic appliances, which is determined by the city building official to be a potential source of vibration or noise, shall be shock-mounted, isolated from the floor and ceiling, or otherwise installed in a manner approved by the city building official to lessen the transmission of vibration and noise. Soundproofing between units shall be in accordance with the building code.
H. Public Easements	In accordance with the city zoning and division of land ordinances, the applicant shall make provisions for the dedication of land or easements for street widening, public access or other public purposes in connection with the project where necessary and in accordance with established and planned improvements.
I. Underground Utilities	All utility service laterals to new developments shall be constructed underground.

¹Front porches with a maximum width of 20 feet may encroach into the required front yard setback up to 20% of the setback area. In no instance shall a front setback be less than 10 feet.

²Residential additions may continue a nonconforming side yard setback provided the addition does not encroach any more than three feet into the required setback, the addition does not expand the existing nonconforming setback by more than 50%, and all building division requirements are complied with.

³Properties within the City's housing element identified as rezone or reuse sites shall be allowed a maximum density of 24 units per acre.

⁴A trellis or other roof connection shall not deem two detached structures as one; to avoid distance requirements, structures must share common walls; hallway connections shall not be considered common walls.

⁵With the exception of required garage or carport spaces, which are regulated by the number of required spaces.

Note: All standards are given in feet and address minimum requirements unless otherwise stated.

Figure 9.10

Site Development Standards – R-1 Residential Zone

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 813 § 1, 2009; Ord. 893 § 3, 2020; Ord. 965, 4/27/2026)

§ 9.12.010 Designation of commercial zones.

As used in this title, the following land use designations shall be considered the commercial zones:

M-U	Mixed Use Residential/Commercial
C-S	Commercial Service and Professional
C-3	Medium Commercial
C-4	Heavy Commercial
C-M	Commercial/Manufacturing

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.12.020 Intent and purpose.

The commercial zones are established to provide areas in which business may be conducted, goods sold and distributed, services rendered, public activities offered and other similar commercial activities conducted. The commercial zones are intended to fulfill the need for shopping areas, which may range in size and composition from a neighborhood shopping facility to a regional shopping center. With the exception of the M-U residential/commercial zone, residential development is not allowed in any commercial zone, and the standards of development are designed to make the various commercial areas compatible with any adjacent development. The specific intent and purpose of each commercial zone is identified below:

M-U (Mixed Use Residential/Commercial). Established to provide a combination of commercial and residential uses working in tandem to supply the community with live-work and downtown living opportunities. This designation should be established for properties located on parts of Eastern Avenue and Gage Avenue. Permitted residential densities correspond to the high density residential zone of 30 dwelling units per acre, and commercial uses are limited to a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 4.0. In order to establish this zone, consolidation of parcels to meet a minimum project threshold area of 15,000 square feet is required.

C-S (Commercial Service and Professional). Established to provide areas for the development of business and professional offices and related uses in locations within or in close proximity to residential areas where such uses can conveniently serve the public. This zone permits the development of light traffic-generating uses to be located on heavily traveled highway frontages, or adjacent to commercial or industrial zones, in order to lessen the impact on surrounding residential uses.

C-3 (Medium Commercial). Established to provide for a community's general commercial needs on a local basis. This zone combines neighborhood commercial uses and light retail uses that serve the local population with more general commercial uses where a wide range of retail and service establishments are needed to provide for the surrounding local community.

C-4 (Heavy Commercial). Established to provide for regional commercial needs. This zone provides for intensive commercial activities and specialized service establishments that require a central location within a large urban population. It also permits the development of wholesale businesses and major financial and administrative centers that may serve an entire region.

C-M (Commercial/Manufacturing). Established to provide commercial areas with limited and restricted manufacturing and wholesaling activities accessory to the commercial use. Standards are intended to control the intensity of uses, mitigate impacts on surrounding areas, and generally limit uses to those that can be operated in a clean and quiet manner.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.12.030 Permitted land uses.

The following Commercial Land Use Matrix, Table 9.12A, establishes the land uses that are permitted, conditionally permitted, permitted as accessory uses only, temporarily permitted, or strictly prohibited in the commercial zones. Uses that are not listed in Table 9.12A shall be expressly prohibited. Uses not listed but similar to those permitted or conditionally permitted may be found to fall within the intent and purpose of this zone by the planning commission. The commission must find that the use(s) will not be more obnoxious or materially detrimental to the public welfare and must be comparable in nature and of the same class as the uses enumerated in this section.

Table 9.12A: Commercial Land Use Matrix*
Uses	M-U Zone	C-S Zone	C-3 Zone	C-4 Zone	C-M Zone	Special Requirements
*A: Accessory Use C: Conditional Use P: Principal Use S: Site Plan Review (PC) T: Temporary Use*
Access to property lawfully used for purposes not permitted in the commercial zones	S	S	S	S	S	Provided no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses.
Accessory buildings or structures	S/A	S/A	S/A	S/A	S/A
Alcohol beverage sales	C	C	C	C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.050, Alcoholic beverage uses – Conditional use, for special use standards.
Amusement arcades				C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.055, Amusement arcades/Internet cafes – Conditional use, for special use standards.
Antennas (wireless facilities)	C		C	C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.065, Antennas (wireless telecommunications facilities), for special use standards.
Antique shops	P		P	P	P
Apartment houses	P			C	C
Appliance stores, household	P		P	P	P
Art supply shops	P		P	P	P
Auditoriums and conference rooms			P	P	P
Automobile general repair	P		P	P	P	Includes brake repair shops, engine and mechanical repair, muffler shops, tire repair and sales (new tires only), but excludes complete engine rebuilding, machining, or welding; all operations must be conducted within an enclosed building. Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards, BGMC § 9.28.010. Refer to BGMC § 9.20.072 found in Division 3 of this title (Special Uses and Prohibited Uses).
Automobile painting and reupholstering shops, but excluding body and fender work					P	Incidental body and fender repair (less than 25 percent of floor and lot area) may be approved through a conditional use permit; all operations must be conducted within an enclosed building. Refer to BGMC § 9.20.072 found in Division 3 of this title (Special Uses and Prohibited Uses).
Automobile parts supply stores	P		P	P	P
Automobile sales dealerships, rental agencies, and sightseeing agencies (new and used vehicles)			P	P	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.075, Automobile sales, for special use standards.
Automobile service stations	C		C	C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.080 for standards.
Bakery goods, manufacturing of					A
Bakery shops	P		P	P	P
Banks, savings and loan and credit unions	P	P	P	P	P
Banquet facility			C	C	C	Refer to Chapter 9.04 BGMC, Definitions.
Barber and beauty shops	P	P	P	P	P
Bars				C	C
Bicycle, scooter and similar vehicle rentals and service	P		P	P	P
Billboards					C	Refer to BGMC § 9.40.050, Billboard standards matrix.
Billiard and pool halls			C	C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.085, Billiard and pool hall uses – Conditional use, for special use standards.
Blueprint shops	P	P	P	P	P	In association with retail copy center only.
Boat and other marine sales, new and used				P	P	Outdoor display permitted in C-3, C-4, and C-M zones only.
Body art establishments				C		Refer to the special use regulations of BGMC § 9.20.086, Body art establishments.
Bookstores and bookbinders	P	P	P	P	P
Bowling alleys	P		P	P	P
Building materials, storage of, used in the construction of a building or building project during the construction and 30 days thereafter	A	A	A	A	A	Contractor's temporary office; provided, that any lot or parcel of land so used is a part of the building project, or on property adjoining the construction site.
Business and commercial schools – Trade schools	C	C	C	C
Candy and confectioneries, manufacturing of					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Candy or confectionery stores	P		P	P	P
Cannabis cultivation²
Cannabis manufacturing
Cannabis retail³	C	C	C	C	C	Refer to Chapter 9.20 BGMC for additional development standards for cannabis retail. Refer to Chapter 5.12 BGMC for business regulatory permit and operating standards for cannabis retail.
Cannabis testing laboratory
Canvas products, manufacturing of					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Car washes	C		C	C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.087, special use standards for car washes.
Carnivals, circuses, and street fairs	S/T	S/T	S/T	S/T	S/T	Refer to Chapter 9.42 BGMC, Temporary Uses and Structures.
Casino resort				P		Refer to Chapter 5.25 BGMC for business license requirements and this title.
Catering services	P	P	P	P	P
Cemetery and columbarium				C	C
Ceramics, manufacturing of					A	Incidental to retail sales from the premises, provided the total volume of kiln space does not exceed 16 cubic feet.
Churches, temples and other places of religious worship	P	P	P	P	P
Cleaning and dyeing personal services, including incidental spotting, sponging, pressing and repairs	P		P	P	P
Cloth products, manufacturing of (not including manufacturing of clothing)					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Clothing stores	P	P	P	P	P
Clubs and lodges		C	P	P	P
Commercial condominium projects and commercial planned developments	C	C	C	C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.095 for standards.
Communication equipment buildings	C	C	P	P	P
Cottage food operations	P					Refer to BGMC § 9.20.096 for standards.
Dance halls			C	C	C	Refer to Chapter 5.28 BGMC.
Dance school	P		P	P	P
Day care for adults and children: special home, family home, special care, nursery	C	C	P	P	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.040 for adult standards.
Delicatessens	P		P	P	P
Dental and medical clinics, including laboratories and pharmacies in conjunction therewith	P	P	P	P	P
Department stores			P	P	P
Doughnuts, manufacturing of					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Dry cleaning, self-service	P	P	P	P	P
Electric transmission substations and electric generating plants, including microwave, cellular and radio facilities in conjunction therewith	C	C	C	P	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.100 for standards.
Electrical, electronic and electromechanical instruments and equipment, manufacturing of					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Electronic display signs				C		Refer to BGMC § 9.40.055 for special use standards.
Entertainment and recreation facilities, excluding adult service and amusement arcades	P		P	P
Equipment rental services of small home use tools, including rototillers, power mowers, sanders, power saws, cement mixers and other similar equipment				P	P	Outdoor display and storage of equipment rental permitted in C-3 and C-4 zones.
Florist shops	P		P	P	P
Forklift, sale, rental, service and repair					C	This shall not permit body and fender repair.
Fortunetelling				C	C	Refer to BGMC Title 5 for business license requirements.
Fraternity and sorority houses	C	C		C	C
Furniture reupholstering or redecorating store				P	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.105 for standards.
Furniture stores	P		P	P	P
Gift shops	P		P	P	P
Glass edging, beveling and silvering in connection with the sale of mirrors and glass decorating furniture				P	P
Glass products, manufacturing of (from previously prepared materials)					P	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table; provided, that no individual crucible shall exceed a capacity of 16 cubic feet.
Golf courses		C	P	P	P
Golf driving ranges			C	P	P
Gymnasiums			P	P	P
Hardware stores (small retail)	P		P	P	P
Health and fitness centers				P	P
Heliports				C	C
Hobby supply shops	P	P	P	P	P
Home occupation	A					Refer to BGMC § 9.20.170, Home occupation permit.
Homes for aged persons, children, special boarding, foster family, small group care	P	P	C	C	C
Hospitals		C	C	C	C
Hospitals and medical clinics for small animals			C	C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.060 for standards.
Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and other similar facilities	C	C	C	C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.110 for standards.
Housing for the elderly	P	P	P	P	P
Ice cream, manufacturing of					P	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Ice cream shops	P		P	P	P
Ice sales, not to include ice plants			P	P	P
Institutions: aged persons, children	C	C	C	C	C
Instructional studio	P		P	P	P
Interior decorating shops				P	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.105 for standards.
Internet cafes				C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.055, Amusement arcades/Internet cafes – Conditional use, for special use standards.
Jewelry, manufacturing of					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Jewelry stores with incidental repairs	P	P	P	P	P
Lapidary shops					P	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Laundries, self-service			P	P	P
Leather goods stores	P		P	P	P
Leather products, manufacturing of (from previously prepared materials)					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Locksmith shops	P		P	P	P
Mail order houses					P
Mail order houses, not to include warehousing	P	P	P	P
Markets, food	P		P	P	P
Massage establishments				P		Subject to Chapter 5.46 BGMC.
Menageries	P			C	C
Microwave stations	C	C	C	C	C
Millinery shops			P	P	P
Mobile home parks			C	C	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.125 for standards.
Mortuaries	P	P	P	P	P
Motorcycle repair					P	Excludes complete engine rebuilding, machining, or welding; all operations must be conducted within an enclosed building; refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses, for specific standards.
Museums			P	P	P
Music stores	P		P	P	P
Nurseries, including the growing of nursery stock			P	P	P	Outdoor display and storage permitted in C-3 and C-4 zones. Outdoor display and storage permitted for nursery stock-plant material only in C-M zone.
Offices: finance, insurance, real estate, personal, business and professional	P	P	P	P	P
Optical goods, manufacturing of					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Packaging businesses					P
Paint and wallpaper stores			P	P	P
Paper products, manufacturing of (from previously prepared material)					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Parking lots and structures, off-site			P	P	P	Outdoor display and storage of automobiles permitted in C-3, C-4, and C-M zones.
Pawnshops				C		Applies only to legal, nonconforming pawnshop establishments possessing a valid conditional use permit granted pursuant to BGMC § 9.64.070(C) as of the effective date of the ordinance establishing pawnshops as a conditionally permitted use
Pet supply and pet shops			P	P	P
Photoengraving	P	P		P	P
Photographic equipment and supply stores	P	P	P	P	P
Photography studios	P	P	P	P	P
Plastic products, manufacturing of (from previously molded material)					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Plumbing shops			P	P	P	In the C-3 and C-4 zones, outdoor display and storage of plumbing shop storage yard permitted if enclosed by a solid fence of no less than six feet in height.
Pottery stores	P		P	P	P
Poultry markets, not to include slaughtering	P		P	P	P
Printers or publishers	P	P	P	P	P
Radio and television stores			P	P	P
Residential, multiple-family and condominium	C					Properties within the City's housing element identified as rezone or reuse sites shall be deemed "by-right" if the proposed development includes a minimum of 20% of the proposed units at low-income.
Residential care facility, seven to 15 persons	C					Refer to BGMC § 9.20.137, special uses and applicable standards, in addition to BGMC § 9.10.040.
Rest homes	C	C
Restaurants, catering services, and other eating establishments, without live entertainment, alcoholic sales, and/or drive-through services	P	P	P	P	P
Restaurants and other eating establishments with live entertainment, alcoholic sales, and/or drive-through services	C	C	C	C	C
Retail sales of building materials, hardware, furniture, garden supply, food and merchandise (also known as a home improvement warehouse)	P	P	P	P	P
Revival meetings, in a tent, not to exceed 30 days in any six-month period				T	T	Refer to Chapter 9.42 BGMC.
Seasonal sales	T	T	T	T	T	Refer to Chapter 9.42 BGMC.
Self-storage facility					P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.145.
Shoe repair shop			P	P	P
Shoe stores			P	P	P
Shoeshine stands			P	P	P
Single room occupancy (SRO)	C					Refer to BGMC § 9.20.150 for standards in addition to BGMC § 9.10.040 (R-3) and 9.12.040.
Skating rinks				P	P
Sporting goods stores	P		P	P	P
Sports arenas			P	P	P
Stadiums			P	P	P
Stained glass assembly					P
Stationery stores	P	P	P	P	P
Stations: bus, railroad and taxi	P	P	P	P	P
Storage, temporary, of materials and construction equipment used in construction or maintenance of streets and highways, sewers, storm drains, underground conduits, flood control works, pipelines and similar uses			P	P	P
Supportive housing	P					Refer to BGMC § 9.10.040 (R-3) for development standards.
Tailor shops	P	P	P	P	P
Telephone repeater stations	C	C	C	C	C
Textile products, manufacturing of (from previously prepared materials)					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Theaters, not including drive-in	P	P	P	P	P
Tile sales, ornamental	P	P	P	P	P	Outdoor display and storage of ornamental tiles permitted in C-3 and C-4 zones.
Tobacco shops	P	P	P	P	P
Toiletries, manufacturing of (not including soap)					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Tourist information centers	P	P	P	P	P
Toy shops	P	P	P	P	P
Trailer sales and rental, not to include truck trailers			P	P	P	Outdoor display permitted in C-3, C-4 and C-M zones.
Transitional housing	P					Refer to BGMC § 9.10.040 (R-3) for development standards.
Trucks and truck trailers, rental of trucks not over two-ton capacity					P
Watch repair shops	P	P	P	P	P
Water wells, reservoirs, tanks, dams, treatment plants, gauging stations, pumping stations, and any use normal and appurtenant to the obtainment, storage and distribution of water	C	C	C	C	C
Wedding chapels	P	P	P	P	P
Wholesale business with general warehousing					P
Wholesale businesses with samples on the premises but not to include general warehousing					P
Yarn products, manufacturing of (from previously prepared materials)					A	See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.
Zoos				C	C

1. Drop hammers; automatic screw machines; presses in excess of five-ton capacity; and motors used to operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, shapers, milling machines, saws, polishers or metal cutters exceeding one horsepower capacity are permitted.

2. This use excludes the cultivation of up to six cannabis plants, as permitted by state law, for personal use.

3. A cannabis retail use is prohibited within the civic center overlay district ("CCOD") as indicated on the city's zoning map, irrespective of the underlying zoning.

(Ord. 866; Ord. 866 § 3, 2015; Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 813 § 1, 2009; Ord. 840 § 7, 2011; Ord. 844 § 3, 2012; Ord. 845-U § 3, 2012; Ord. 848 § 3, 2013; Ord. 852 § 4, 2013; Ord. 851 § 4, 2013; Ord. 858 § 4, 2014; Ord. 867 § 2, 2015; Ord. 879 § 2, 2016; Ord. 917 § 4, 2021; Ord. 934 § 4, 2023; Ord. 937 § 3, 2023; Ord. 943 § 5, 2024; Ord. 965, 4/27/2026)

§ 9.12.040 Development standards.

The following matrix, Table 9.12B, establishes the general development standards of the commercial zones as they apply to each individual zone. For additional standards not found in this section, refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards. Division 4 of this title establishes development standards such as parking, landscaping, and other standards not prescribed within this chapter.

Table 9.12B: Commercial Development Standards Matrix
Development Standards	M-U	C-S	C-3	C-4	C-M
Lot Standards
Area (square feet)	15,000 sf	5,000 sf	5,000 sf	15,000 sf	15,000 sf
Width	50 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 max. and 5 more for corner lots < 70 feet in width)	50 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 max. and 5 more for corner lots < 70 feet in width)	50 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 max. and 5 more for corner lots < 70 feet in width)	75 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 feet max. and 5 more for corner lots)	75 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 feet max. and 5 more for corner lots)
Depth	100 feet	100 feet	100 feet	150 feet	150 feet
Yard Setbacks
Front	5 for commercial and 15 for residential	15	5	5	5
Side¹	None for commercial and 5 for residential	10 or none	10 or none	10 or none	10 or none
Street Side	10	10	10	10	10
Rear¹	10	20 or none	10 or none	10 or none	10 or none
Allowable Yard Projections	Refer to BGMC § 9.46.050
Density (Maximum)
Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR)	4.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	2.0
Residential Units per Lot	30 per acre	30 per acre (senior housing)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lot Coverage (%)	90	50	90	90	60
Distance Between Buildings on Same Lot
All Structures	Based on California Building Code and Fire Code Requirements
Height (Maximum)
All Structures	60 feet	60 feet	60 feet	N/A	35 feet
Allowable Height Projections	Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards
Screening of Mechanical and Utility Equipment
All mechanical equipment shall be prohibited in the front yard and shall be located on the ground no less than three feet from the side and rear property lines. When a building permit for additional square footage is requested, existing equipment located on the roof or exterior walls of a structure shall be provided with a decorative screen to shield such equipment from view and shall be placed at least six inches below the top of the lowest building parapet or decorative screen. Rooftop screening material and color shall be architecturally compatible with the primary building and adjacent structures. No plumbing line shall be placed upon the exterior wall of a structure unless such line is enclosed or otherwise screened from view. Outside utility equipment such as utility meters, HVAC equipment, etc., shall be screened from public view and shall not be visible from the public right-of-way. If the utility equipment is enclosed, the enclosure shall be painted the same color as the exterior walls of the building.
Landscaping
Refer to Chapter 9.34 BGMC, Landscaping.
Lighting
Lighting shall be provided on the exterior of buildings and within parking areas. The location of all light fixtures shall be shown on any plans required as part of a project application for review and approval by the department.
Parking
Refer to Chapter 9.38 BGMC, Parking and Loading (Off-Street).
Trash Enclosures
Refer to Chapter 9.44 BGMC, Trash Enclosures.
Wall-Mounted Equipment
Water heater enclosures, vents, flashings, pipes, and conduit for solar or other equipment shall be painted the same color as the surface to which they are attached.
Fences and Walls
Refer to Chapter 9.32 BGMC, Fences, Walls and Hedges.
Design Standards for All Commercial Development
The purpose and intent of the design standards below are to ensure that new and existing buildings on a lot where new buildings are proposed for construction are compatible with one another and with buildings surrounding the lot on which new construction is proposed. Any exterior building features on an existing building on the same lot that are in disrepair shall be repaired. Any existing fences and walls on a property in disrepair shall be repaired or replaced.
Exterior Building Features	a. All exterior building walls on a lot shall be painted the same or complementary colors. b. Windows and doors on new construction shall be of consistent style, material, and color. c. All windows and door trims, fascia boards, and similar trim features shall be of the same or complementary material, style, and color. d. Roofs of new buildings shall be the same material, color, and style as roofs on existing buildings on the lot. If a roof of an existing building to remain on the lot is in disrepair, it shall be repaired or replaced with the same material, color, and style as the roof on the proposed new building.
Exterior Site Features	a. New fences and walls shall be of a consistent material, design, and color. b. All driveways, walkways, etc., shall be free of gouges, ruts, and/or gaps in the paved surface area and shall be maintained in good working order to not constitute a safety hazard to the public.

Note: All standards are given in feet and address minimum requirements unless otherwise stated.

¹ Side and rear yard setbacks are only required if adjacent to a residential or open space zone or use. Otherwise, zero lot line is allowed in these yard areas. If not applicable and a setback is still desired, it must be a minimum setback of five feet from side or rear property lines to prevent narrow and unsecured spaces between buildings and property lines.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 893 § 4, 2020)

§ 9.12.050 C-M zone performance standards.

In addition to the commercial development standards, uses in the C-M commercial manufacturing zone shall also comply with the performance standards found in BGMC § 9.14.050, industrial districts.

Figure 9.12A – Mixed Use Commercial/Residential Parcel and Building: Illustration of Site Plan Presentation

Figure 9.12B – Detail of Landscape Planter Illustration

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.14.010 Designation of industrial zones.

As used in this title, the following land use designations shall be considered industrial zones:

M-1	(Light Industrial)
MPD	(Manufacturing Planned Development)

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 929 § 7, 2023)

§ 9.14.020 Intent and purpose.

The industrial zone is established to provide land areas on which a wide variety and complexity of industrial-type uses may function efficiently and harmoniously. The industrial zone may also include certain types of specialized uses and public service facilities required or desirable in a particular industrial area. The installation and operation of facilities and equipment necessary and appropriate to the uses in each zone are regulated with consideration for the special requirements of adjacent zones. Performance standards are prescribed to assist in controlling industrial concentrations, activities and equipment for the mutual benefit of all persons, businesses and uses in and around the zoned area. The specific intent and purpose of the industrial zone is identified below:

M-1 (Light Industrial). Established for light industrial uses in an area in close proximity to residential and commercial zones, including the establishment of necessary public service facilities compatible with the requirements of this zone. Standards are provided to control the intensity and development of uses and to limit the performance of activities in the zone to levels permitting no objectionable or obnoxious influences such as smoke, noise, fumes, vibration, radiation, light or glare that might adversely affect the tenants and purposes of this zone or any adjacent zone.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.14.030 Permitted land uses.

The following Industrial Land Use Matrix, Table 9.14A, establishes the land uses that are permitted, conditionally permitted, permitted as accessory uses only, temporarily permitted, or strictly prohibited in the industrial zones. Uses that are not listed in Table 9.14A shall be expressly prohibited. Uses not listed but similar to those permitted or conditionally permitted may be found to fall within the intent and purpose of this zone by the planning commission. The commission must find that the use(s) will not be more obnoxious or materially detrimental to the public welfare and must be comparable in nature and of the same class as the uses enumerated in this section.

Table 9.14A: Industrial Land Use Matrix*
Uses	M-1	Special Requirements
*A: Accessory Use C: Conditional Use P: Principal Use S: Site Plan Review (PC) T: Temporary Use*
Access to property lawfully used for purposes not permitted in zone M-1	S	Provided no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses in zone M-1.
Accessory buildings or structures, required for the storage of crops, products, material, equipment or uses lawfully permitted or produced on the premises	A	Such buildings or structures include but are not limited to: (1) Windmills, silos, tank houses, buildings or shelters for farm or industrial equipment, machinery or supplies, (2) Water wells, tanks or reservoirs.
Accessory uses	A	Provided such uses are established on the same lot, are incidental to, and do not substantially alter the character of any permitted principal use.
Agricultural equipment, sales or rental	P
Aircraft fuel, propellants and lubrication materials, storage of	C
Aluminum products, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Animal hospitals, small and veterinary offices/clinics	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table and refer to BGMC § 9.20.060 for standards.
Animal research institutes and training schools	C
Animals, marketing and sale of	C
Antiques, restoration of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Athletic fields	P
Automobile impound yards	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.070 for standards.
Automobile parts, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Automobile service station	S	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.072 found in Division 3 of this title (Special Uses and Prohibited Uses).
Automobile uses: including brake repair shops, body and fender repair shops, muffler shops, paint spray booths, repair garages, radiator shops, seat covers manufacturing, assembly, rentals, painting, and sales	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.072 found in Division 3 of this title (Special Uses and Prohibited Uses); also see Footnote Nos. 1 and 2 at end of table. Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards, BGMC § 9.28.010.
Awnings, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Bags, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table; burlap bag/sack manufacturing not permitted in the M-1 zone.
Bakery goods, manufacturing and distribution of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Banks, savings and loan and credit unions	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Banquet facility	C	Refer to Chapter 9.04 BGMC, Definitions.
Barber shops and beauty shops	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Bicycles, manufacturing or repair of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Billboards	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.40.050, Billboard standards matrix.
Blueprint shops	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Boat and other marine sales	P
Boats, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Bone products, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Boot repair	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Bottle: bottling and washing plants	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Bowling alleys	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Box factories	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Building materials, sales of	P
Bus terminals, storage and rentals	P
Cabinetmaking and carpentry shops	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Cannabis cultivation³
Cannabis manufacturing
Cannabis retail⁴	C	Refer to Chapter 9.20 BGMC for additional development standards for cannabis retail. Refer to Chapter 5.12 BGMC for business regulatory permit and operating standards for cannabis retail.
Cannabis testing laboratory
Canneries, except meat or fish	C	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Canning and blending of lubricating oil	C	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Canvas, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Car washes	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.087, special use standards for car washes
Carnivals, circuses, and street fairs	S/T	Refer to Chapter 9.42 BGMC, Temporary Uses and Structures.
Casting, die	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Casting of rare and precious metals	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Catering services	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Cemeteries	C
Ceramics, manufacturing of; provided, that no individual kiln shall exceed a capacity of 16 cubic feet and that no clay is pulverized on the premises	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Coffee roasting and packaging	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Coffins, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Cold storage plants	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Communication equipment buildings, excepting outdoor towers	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Concrete products, manufacturing	P
Contractors' equipment, rental and sales of	P
Contractors' yards including plumbing, heating, electrical, roofing, building, and other similar contractors	P
Convenience commercial establishments	C	Neighborhood grocery stores, delicatessens, sandwich shops and similar uses not exceeding a total lot area of one-half acre in size.
Crops, field, tree, bush, berry and row, including nursery stock, the growing of	P
Dairy products distribution depots	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Day care center, adult	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.040.
Electric distribution and electric transmission substations, including microwave facilities not to exceed 35 feet in height in conjunction therewith	S	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.100 for standards.
Electric generating plants, including microwave facilities in conjunction therewith	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.100 for standards.
Electroforming and coating of metal	P
Electronic display signs	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.40.055 for special use standards.
Electroplating works	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Emergency shelters	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.103 for standards in addition to requirements of BGMC § 9.14.040.
Emery cloth, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Equipment rental services, including rototillers, power mowers, sanders, power saws, cement mixers, and other similar equipment	P
Fairgrounds	P
Felt and felt products, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Film exchanges and processing	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Fish: farms, and fishing and casting ponds	C
Freight terminal, rail or truck	C
Fumigating contractors	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Furniture and household goods, storage and transfer	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Galvanizing shops	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Glass: glassblowing including only the bench working of glass, assembly of stained glass, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table; provided, that no individual crucible shall exceed a capacity of 16 cubic feet.
Glass: glass fiber products, glassblowing, glass products, and novelties, manufacturing	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table; providing no blast furnaces are used and no furnace shall exceed a capacity of 500 pounds.
Golf: courses and driving range	P
Gunsmiths	C	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Gymnasiums	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Hair products, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Heating and air conditioning equipment, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Heliports	C
Honey, processing and packaging of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Industrial condominium projects and industrial planned developments	C	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.090 for standards.
Ironworks, ornamental	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table. Excluding hammer or drop forging other than hand forging or a furnace exceeding a capacity of 500 pounds.
Juice extracting and bottling, vegetable and fruit	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Kennels, dog and cat	C
Labor temples and lodge halls	C
Laboratories and clinics: medical, dental, x-ray, research and testing	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Laundries, industrial	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Laundries, self-service	P
Leather products, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Leather products, manufacturing of from prepared materials	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Linen and towel suppliers	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Linoleum, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Lithography shops	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Lumber yards	P
Macaroni, spaghetti, tamales, tortillas, ravioli, noodles and other similar flour or pasta food preparations, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Machine shops	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Machinery storage yards, including sales and display	P
Marine stores and supply depots	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Mattresses, manufacturing and renovation of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Meatpacking plants, not including slaughter of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Metal engraving	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Metal heat-treating, pickling, and plating and finishing	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Metal products, fabrication of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Microwave stations and towers not to exceed 35 feet in height	P
Microwave towers exceeding a height of 35 feet	C
Mobile home parks established prior to September 15, 1961, and subject to provisions of BGMC § 9.20.125	C	Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses.
Mortuaries	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Motorcycle repair	P	Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses.
Musical instruments, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Newspapers, printing and publishing	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Offices, businesses and professional	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Paint, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Paper, shredding of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Parcel delivery terminals	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Parking lots and parking buildings	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.135 for standards.
Parking lots and structures, off-site	A	As a supplemental use on parcels of land adjoining or across an alley from any industrial zone. Refer to BGMC § 9.20.135 for standards.
Parking, repair and maintenance of refuse pickup vehicles and/or the operation of light recycling facilities	C	Refer to Chapter 9.04 BGMC, Definitions, for definition of recycling facilities.
Pest control operators and services	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Pipe, manufacturing of	P
Plastics, manufacturing of, except pyroxylin	C	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Plumbing shops	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Pottery, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Printing and engraving	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Produce markets, including wholesale	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Publishers, book and periodical	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Radio and television stations and towers not exceeding 35 feet in height	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Radio and television towers exceeding a height of 35 feet	C
Recycling center (light): Including the parking, repair, and maintenance of refuse pickup vehicles (also known as certified or registered drop-off, small collection center, and small mobile collection)	C	Refer to Chapter 9.04 BGMC, Definitions. (1) May not be conducted from any vehicle; (2) Entire operation must be enclosed within a structure compatible with the existing buildings on site; (3) May not be located on required parking or drive aisles; (4) Limited to baling, compacting, sorting of source-separated recyclable materials, and storage of baled and unbaled materials; and (5) Other standards as director finds necessary to avoid negative impacts.
Repair and service shops, household appliances, household equipment	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Restaurants	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Rifle, pistol or skeet ranges	C
Rock, sand, gravel, storage and distribution	P	Provided, that such storage shall not exceed 2,000 tons on any one lot or parcel of land
Rubber products, manufacturing of from previous prepared materials but not including tire manufacture	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Sausage and other prepared meat products, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Screw machine products, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Seasonal sales	T	Refer to BGMC § 9.42.010.
Self-storage facility	P	Refer to BGMC § 9.20.145.
Sheet metal products, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Sheet metal shops	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Shoes, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Shooting galleries	C
Signs and sign structures, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Skating rinks	P
Soaps, manufacturing of	P
Starch, liquid, mixing and bottling of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Stations: bus, railroad and taxi	P
Storage, temporary	P	Materials and construction equipment used in construction or maintenance of streets and highways, sewers, storm drains, underground conduits, flood control works, pipelines and similar uses.
Talc, processing and packaging of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Tools, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Trade schools	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Trailer, sales and rentals	P
Trailers, assembly of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Tree surgeons	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Truck: storage, sales and rentals	P
Upholstering shops	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Warehouses, storage	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Watches, manufacturing and repair of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Water company service and storage yards	P
Water wells, reservoirs, dams, tanks, treatment plants, gauging stations, pumping stations and any use normal and appurtenant to the obtainment, storage and distribution of water	P
Waxes and polishes, manufacturing of	P
Weighing, public scales	P
Welding, electric and gas	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Wholesale and retail outlets	P
Wholesale brokers	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Wholesale businesses	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Wineries	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Wire, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Wood carvings, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Wood products, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Woolen goods, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Yarn products, manufacturing of	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.
Yarn products, manufacturing of but not including the dyeing of yarn	P	See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

* Additional standards not found in this chapter may apply to certain land uses. Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses, for a list of these uses and standards. Division 3 of this title also states whether the special use is permitted by right, conditionally permitted, or permitted through a site plan review by the planning commission.

1. Outdoor display of vehicles for rent or sale is permitted in C-3 and C-4 zones subject to the regulations of Division 3 of this title, Special Uses, for standards related thereto.

2. Permitted provided all operations, except incidental storage, are conducted within an enclosed building.

3. This use excludes the cultivation of up to six cannabis plants, as permitted by state law, for personal use.

4. A cannabis retail use is prohibited within the civic center overlay district ("CCOD") as indicated on the city's zoning map, irrespective of the underlying zoning.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 813 § 1, 2009; Ord. 840 § 8, 2011; Ord. 851 § 5, 2013; Ord. 867 § 3, 2015; Ord. 934 § 5, 2023; Ord. 937 § 4, 2023; Ord. 944 § 3, 2024; Ord. 943 § 6, 2024)

§ 9.14.040 Development standards.

The following matrix, Table 9.14B, establishes the general development standards of the industrial zone. For additional standards not found in this section, refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards. Division 4 of this title establishes development standards such as parking, landscaping, and other standards not prescribed within this chapter.

Table 9.14B: Industrial Development Standards Matrix
Development Standards	M-1
Lot Area (square feet)	10,000 sf
Lot Width	50 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 feet max. and 5 more for corner lots)
Lot Depth	150 feet
Front Yard Setback	5
Side Yard Setback (interior lots)	0-foot minimum unless adjacent to a residential zone or an open space zone in which case a 10-foot minimum setback is required^{1, 2}
Street-Side Yard Setback (corner lots)	10
Rear Yard Setback	0-foot minimum unless adjacent to a residential zone or an open space zone in which case a 10-foot minimum setback is required¹
Allowable Yard Projections	Refer to BGMC § 9.46.050
Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) (maximum)	2.0
Lot Coverage (maximum) (%)	90
Distance Between Buildings	Based on California Building Code and Fire Code requirements
Height	60 feet
Allowable Height Projections	Refer to BGMC § 9.30.030
Screening of Mechanical and Utility Equipment
All mechanical equipment shall be prohibited in the front yard and shall be located on the ground no less than three feet from the side and rear property lines. When a building permit for additional square footage is requested, existing equipment located on the roof or exterior walls of a structure shall be provided with a decorative screen to shield such equipment from view and shall be placed at least six inches below the top of the lowest building parapet or decorative screen. Rooftop screening material and color shall be architecturally compatible with the primary building and adjacent structures. No plumbing line shall be placed upon the exterior wall of a structure unless such line is enclosed or otherwise screened from view. Outside utility equipment, such as utility meters, HVAC equipment, etc., shall be screened from public view and shall not be visible from the public right-of-way. If the utility equipment is enclosed, the enclosure shall be painted the same color as the exterior walls of the building.
Landscaping
Refer to Chapter 9.34 BGMC, Landscaping.
Lighting
Lighting shall be provided on the exterior of buildings and within parking areas. The location of all light fixtures shall be shown on the plans required as part of a project application required for review and approval by the department.
Parking
Refer to Chapter 9.38 BGMC, Parking and Loading (Off-Street).
Trash Enclosures
Refer to Chapter 9.44 BGMC, Trash Enclosures.
Wall-Mounted Equipment
Water heater enclosures, vents, flashings, pipes, and conduit for solar or other equipment shall be painted the same color as the surface to which they are attached.
Fences and Walls
Refer to Chapter 9.32 BGMC, Fences, Walls and Hedges.
Design Standards for All Industrial Development
The purpose and intent of the design standards below are to ensure that new and existing buildings on a lot where new buildings are proposed for construction are compatible with one another and with buildings surrounding the lot on which new construction is proposed. Any exterior building features on an existing building on the same lot that are in disrepair shall be repaired. Any existing fences and walls on a property in disrepair shall be repaired or replaced.
Exterior Building Features	a. All exterior building walls on a lot shall be painted the same or complementary colors. b. Windows and doors on new construction shall be of consistent style, material, and color. c. All windows and door trims, fascia boards, and similar trim features shall be of the same or complementary material, style, and color. d. Roofs of new buildings shall be the same material, color, and style as roofs on existing buildings on the lot. If a roof of an existing building to remain on the lot is in disrepair, it shall be repaired or replaced with the same material, color, and style as the roof on the proposed new building.
Exterior Site Features	a. New fences and walls shall be of consistent material, design, and color. b. All driveways, walkways, etc., shall be free of gouges, ruts, and/or gaps in the paved surface area and shall be maintained in good working order to not constitute a safety hazard to the public.

Note: All standards are given in feet and address minimum requirements unless otherwise stated.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 847 § 2, 2014; Ord. 893 § 5, 2020)

§ 9.14.050 Performance standards.

The following performance standards shall apply to any existing or proposed use, or portion thereof, permitted in any manufacturing and industrial or C-M (commercial and manufacturing) zone:

Noise or Sound. No existing or proposed use or portion thereof shall operate any machinery, equipment, pump, fan, air conditioning apparatus, or similar mechanical device in any manner so as to create any noise which would cause the noise level at the property line of any property to exceed the ambient noise level by more than five decibels based on a reference sound pressure of 0.002 microbars as measured in any octave band center frequency in cycles per second, as follows: 63, 125, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 4,000, and 8,000, and for the combined frequency bands, "A" band. Construction work shall be exempt from this requirement during the period of construction while a valid building permit is in force.

Smoke or Other Particulate Matter. Any existing or proposed use or portion thereof producing smoke or other particulate matter shall not discharge such contaminants into the atmosphere, from any single source of emission whatsoever, for any period or periods aggregating more than three minutes in any one hour, when any such contaminant is:

In the C-M and M-1 zones:

As dark or darker in shade than the density reading designated as No. 1 on the Ringelmann Chart, as published by the United States Bureau of Mines; or

Of such opacity as to obscure an observer's view to a degree equal to or greater than smoke described as the equivalent of the density reading designated as No. 1 on the Ringelmann Chart, as published by the United States Bureau of Mines.

Dust, Dirt and Ash. Any existing or proposed use or portion thereof producing dust, dirt or ash, which can or may cause damage to the health of any individual, animal or vegetation, damage to property or the physical soiling or discoloration of the surfaces of any structure or materials located outside the property lines of the lot or parcel of land from which such emission emanates, shall have the source of the contaminant muffled or controlled in such manner as will prevent the issuance, continuance or recurrence of any emission that is or may be detectable beyond the property lines of the subject premises.

Odors, Toxic Gases and Noxious Matter. For any existing or proposed use or portion thereof producing odors, toxic gases or noxious matter in such quantities as can or may be readily detectable at any point along or outside the property lines of the premises, and when such emissions are or may become a public nuisance or hazard, the use responsible shall have the source of the contaminant muffled or controlled in such manner as will prevent the issuance, continuance or recurrence of any emission detectable beyond the property lines of the subject premises.

Vibration. Any existing or proposed use or portion thereof generating vibrations that can or may be considered a nuisance or hazard on any adjacent property shall have the source of the vibration muffled or controlled in such manner as will prevent the issuance, continuance or recurrence of the disturbing vibration.

Heat and Glare. Any existing or proposed use or portion thereof that constitutes or may be considered a nuisance or hazard on any adjacent property, such as from arc welders, acetylene torches, furnaces or similar equipment, shall shield or control all sources of heat or glare in such manner as will prevent the issuance, continuance or recurrence of the disturbing emissions.

Electromagnetic Disturbances and Radiation. Any existing or proposed use or portion thereof that can or may generate any electrical disturbances or produce any radioactive emanations that can or may be considered a nuisance or hazard shall shield or control the source of the electrical or radioactive emanations in such manner as will prevent the issuance, continuance or recurrence of any hazardous or disturbing emanations.

Figure 9.14A – Industrial Parcels: Illustration of Lot Design

Figure 9.14B – Industrial Building: Illustration of Design Presentation

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.16.010 Designation of institutional zone.

As used in this title, the following land use designation shall be considered the institutional zone:

P-I	(Public/Institutional)

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 929 § 8, 2023)

§ 9.16.020 Intent and purpose.

The institutional zone is established for private, public and quasi-public institutional facilities such as schools, governmental offices, museums and other private, public, and/or quasi-public uses intended to support the educational and governmental needs of the general public.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.16.030 Permitted land uses.

The following Institutional Land Use Matrix, Table 9.16A, establishes the land uses that are permitted, conditionally permitted, permitted as accessory uses only, temporarily permitted, or strictly prohibited in the institutional zone. Uses that are not listed in Table 9.16A shall be expressly prohibited. Uses not listed but similar to those permitted or conditionally permitted may be found to fall within the intent and purpose of this zone by the planning commission. The commission must find that the use(s) will not be more obnoxious or materially detrimental to the public welfare and must be comparable in nature and of the same class as the uses enumerated in this section.

Table 9.16A: Institutional Land Use Matrix*
Uses	I Zone
*A: Accessory Use C: Conditional Use P: Principal Use S: Site Plan Review T: Temporary Use*
Art galleries (nonprofit)	P
Emergency services (public)	P
Government offices	P
Libraries (public)	P
Museums (nonprofit)	P
Schools (public and private)	P
Service-oriented uses (publicly owned)	P
Utilities (public)	P

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 840 § 9, 2011)

§ 9.16.040 Development standards.

The development standards of the most restrictive adjacent land use zone/district shall apply.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.18.010 Designation of overlay districts.

As used in this title, the following land use designations shall be considered overlay districts:

(underlying zone)-PBD	(Parking and Buffer District)
(underlying zone)-RD	(Recreational District)
(underlying zone)-HPD	(Historical Preservation District)
(underlying zone)-RPDD	(Residential Planned Development District)
(underlying zone)-IPDD	(Industrial Planned Development District)
(underlying zone)-EBOD	(Electronic Billboard Overlay District)
(underlying zone)-CCOD	(Civic Center Overlay District)

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 886 § 3, 2018; Ord. 929 § 9, 2023)

§ 9.18.020 Intent and purpose.

The overlay districts are intended to create an umbrella of additional standards over and above the existing underlying zones in order to meet the special needs of landmarks, distinct neighborhoods, and busy shopping centers and corridors within the city. The specific intent and purpose of each overlay district is identified below:

PBD (Parking and Buffer District). Established to designate areas that may be used for motor vehicle parking with open space in order to serve as a means of reducing conflicts between incompatible uses along zone boundaries and provide additional public parking and open space opportunities.

RD (Recreational District). Established to designate areas where public and private recreational facilities may be established, including but not limited to amusement parks, miniature golf courses, outdoor entertainment, and other facilities developed for leisure time activities. Provisions are included to permit incidental uses and necessary public and community services.

HPD (Historical Preservation District). Established to protect those existing elements in the environment which complement or are essential to the physical setting of a declared historical or cultural monument or site, and to ensure that adjacent public and private development is harmonious and consistent with the character, style and spirit of the monument or site.

RPDD (Residential Planned Development District). Established to provide a means of achieving greater flexibility in residential development on relatively large tracts of land by encouraging designs that are more self-sustaining with their own private streets, common space, recreational opportunities, and property maintenance. Among the objectives of planned development is the encouragement of more efficient use of open space, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, where possible, and increased environmental amenities. Adequate safeguards to ensure that such projects will be an asset to the surrounding neighborhood area are provided through the requirement of a conditional use permit prior to development of a planned residential development in the zone.

IPDD (Industrial Planned Development District). Zone IPDD is established to provide a means of achieving unified industrial development in the proximity of other types of uses. Adequate safeguards to ensure that such projects will be an asset to the surrounding community are provided through the requirement of a conditional use permit prior to development of a planned industrial development in the zone.

EBOD (Electronic Billboard Overlay District). The EBOD is established to create an overlay district that provides for the development and construction of electronic billboards in a planned manner by allowing for the construction of electronic billboards within the EBOD and to allow the voluntary relocation and replacement of conforming and nonconforming billboards from other areas of the city to the EBOD subject to reasonable controls.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 886 § 4, 2018)

§ 9.18.030 Permitted land uses.

Land uses permitted within the overlay districts shall be based on the underlying districts. However, any use the director feels complements and meets the intent of the overlay district may be permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)

§ 9.18.040 Development standards.

This section establishes the development standards of the overlay districts. These standards are in addition to the standards of the underlying zones as well as the supplemental development standards found in Division 4 of this title, which establishes development standards such as parking, landscaping, signs and other standards not prescribed within this chapter.

Parking and Buffer District Standards.

Parking Standards. Twenty-five percent additional parking shall be provided over and above the requirements of the underlying zone. In addition, all site vehicular entries/exits shall be treated with colored, stamped concrete or pavers to the satisfaction of the community development director. Said parking requirements shall only apply to new development or cumulative additions within a 10-year period greater than 50 percent of the existing building area.

Landscaping Standards. Ten percent additional landscaping shall be provided over and above the requirements of the underlying zone. Said landscaping shall be concentrated along the street frontages. Any addition greater than 50 percent of existing floor area shall be required to upgrade landscaping to meet the requirements of this district. Landscape and irrigation plans prepared by a licensed and certified landscape architect shall be submitted for all proposed landscaping.

Recreational District Standards.

Lot Standards. Minimum lot area required shall be 20,000 square feet. Minimum lot width and depth shall be 100 and 150 feet, respectively.

Parking Standards. Unless identified in Chapter 9.38 BGMC, Parking and Loading (Off-street) by land use, parking numbers shall be determined by the planning commission and shall be based on the results of a parking demand study prepared by an independent traffic engineer.

Historical Preservation District Standards.

Process for Modifications to Property.

Prior to obtaining a building permit to construct, repair, demolish, relocate, or modify in any way any structure, landscape feature, or overall physical setting of a property located in the historical preservation district overlay, site plan review approval shall be obtained from the cultural heritage commission and the planning commission.

Required plan submittals for approval shall include, but not be limited to:

Complete project description/scope of work.

ii.

The location and use of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the property.

iii.

The arrangement of all off-street parking and loading facilities.

iv.

A landscape plan indicating the extent, plant materials and location of all planted areas and water irrigation systems.

Location and size of all existing and proposed signs.

vi.

Any additional information that the cultural heritage commission and planning commission consider necessary to reach a decision.

The cultural heritage commission and planning commission shall review the request and submitted plans and materials and determine whether or not the proposal is a unified and harmonious development which will be substantially compatible with existing structures and developments both on and adjacent to the subject property; and with the long-range development of the historical preservation district.

Modification and Adjacent Development Standards.

Adjacent Structure Location. No new building shall be located nearer than 100 feet to a declared historical structure.

Building Additions. No addition to a historical structure or site shall substantially alter or dissipate the basic architectural or historical character of the structure or site.

Exterior Design. All structures erected in a historical preservation district shall be of an architectural design which is compatible with the character of the historical structure or site the district is intended to preserve and enhance. This would include, but not be limited to, such features as exterior lighting, fences, or walls, signs, rooflines, television antennas, exterior design of a structure including wall materials, color and the shielding of exterior air conditioning. Utilities shall be placed underground.

Signs. Any sign erected shall be located so as not to diminish or to be in any way detrimental to the historical structure or site.

Off-Street Parking. All off-street parking areas shall be located, designed and landscaped so as to be as unobtrusive as possible and architecturally in keeping with the character of the historical structure or site.

Landscaping. All landscaping, including such elements as plant materials, walls, fences, lighting and overall design, shall be in keeping with the character of the historical structure or site.

Designation of a Historical Site. The cultural heritage commission shall be responsible for designating a site, structure, or other physical feature as a historical or cultural monument. Prior to taking such action, the cultural heritage commission shall follow the standard protocol of communities known for historical preservation or develop its own ordinance to take precedence over this section.

Residential Planned Development District Standards. In addition to compliance with all other applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations, the following regulations shall apply to residential planned developments where they are permitted by conditional use permit. Where the following regulations are in conflict with any other applicable zoning code development regulations, the regulations herein shall prevail:

Site Area. The proposed development shall include a parcel of land containing not less than two acres.

Density/Ancillary Uses. A property developed within overlay zone RPDD shall not exceed the maximum density permitted by the underlying zoning district unless the development has been approved for a density bonus pursuant to Chapter 9.59 BGMC, Affordable Housing Density Bonus and Incentives.

Dwelling units may be in one-family detached structures or multiple dwelling structures. The commission may approve places of public assembly, day care centers, recreational buildings, and accessory buildings if for the primary use of persons residing within the planned development project.

Common Open Space. Common open space shall comprise not less than 25 percent of the net site area. Common open space shall be that portion of the total land area developed for recreational purposes and designated for the use and enjoyment of all of the occupants of the housing tract, but shall not include streets, highways or utility easements where the ground surface is not available or usable for open space, yards, patios, or other areas primarily designed to serve other functions. The applicant shall submit to the commission, and it shall be made a condition of approval, satisfactory evidence to assure continued retention of open space and for perpetual maintenance of common areas.

Site Coverage. Buildings shall not occupy more than 45 percent of the net site area. Common recreational buildings are excluded from this building coverage limitation. Distance between buildings shall be not less than 10 feet for one- and two-story structures, plus two feet additional for each story above two.

Building Height. Buildings shall not exceed 40 feet, or three stories, whichever is less, as measured from finish grade around the perimeter of the structure to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof, or to the deck line of a mansard roof, or to the average height of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof. For purposes of this chapter rooftop decks and other forms of rooftop recreational facilities open to the sky shall not be considered in the calculation of building height.

Parking. Parking shall be provided as required in Chapter 9.38 BGMC, Parking and Loading (Off-Street), except that the commission may modify the location, the number, or design of parking spaces required for individual uses. Modifications of parking space design may include the use of tandem parking spaces for parking spaces located within a residential garage, and modifications to parking space dimensions and layout. The commission may modify the required number of parking spaces for recreational facilities where circumstances justify and may require additional off-street parking for guests.

Building Massing. Front, side, and rear elevations of buildings over one story in height shall comply with the following building massing requirements:

Building forms shall avoid repetitious elements such as similar building profiles and continuous gable ends.

Vertical and horizontal projections and offsets shall be incorporated into the front wall, both side walls, and any street side walls to break up the building mass. The projections and offsets shall extend from the main wall line consistent with the architectural style of the building.

Front and side building walls shall incorporate balconies and/or terraces where appropriate. Uncovered balconies projecting from the side of the building are not permitted.

Window recesses shall be incorporated in keeping with the architectural style of the building.

Window details shall be provided on all windows. Window detail features shall include, but not be limited to, shutters, trim surrounds, window boxes, Juliette balconies, and decorative railings incorporated into window design in keeping with the architectural style of the building.

Door and window size and scale shall be in proportion to the overall massing of the building.

Building Roofs. Roof materials and forms shall reinforce the architectural style of the building. Primary roof forms shall be predominantly gable or hip design and characteristic of the represented building architectural style. Changes in the primary roof ridge orientation shall be incorporated into roof design wherever possible. Flat roof elements shall be incorporated only if appropriate to the architectural style of the building. Asphalt composition shingles are prohibited for use as roofing material.

Architectural Features. Building architectural features shall comply with the following:

The design, color, material, and treatment of windows, including garage door windows, shall be consistent with the architectural style of the building.

All window trim elements such as moldings, sills, etc., shall be precast design.

Highly reflective glazing is not permitted.

Wood fascias, rakes, and rafters shall be painted or stained to reinforce the style of the building. Stuccoed facias, rakes and rafters shall be painted to match the primary wall color of the building.

The design, color, material, and treatment of all doors, including garage doors, shall be consistent with the architectural style of the building.

All colors and materials shall be approved by the commission.

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Outdoor Lighting. Lighting fixtures shall be of uniform design and unobtrusive. Shielded fixtures are required to prevent uplighting and to shield the lighting source from adjacent residential areas. Private street lighting fixtures shall be on sensors for automatic nighttime lighting. Private street lights shall include shielding devices and shall direct or reflect light downward. Lighting within common area open space shall be low "pedestrian" level lighting installed at selected locations within common area open space. Bollard lighting is recommended along all walkways. All private street and parking lot lighting fixtures shall include shielding devices for "dark sky" purposes and shall direct or reflect light downward.

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Utilities. The applicant shall submit to the commission, and it shall be made a condition of approval, satisfactory evidence that the applicant has made arrangements with the serving utilities to install underground all new facilities necessary to furnish service in the development. This requirement may be waived where it would cause undue hardship or constitute an unreasonable requirement. For the purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed aboveground.

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Project Phasing. The applicant shall submit for commission review and approval a project phasing plan indicating the schedule for development to include a schedule of development of common open space relative to the construction of residential dwelling units, which shall become a condition of approval. The commission may modify, without public hearing, the condition pertaining to the project phasing plan based upon an affirmative showing, in writing, of hardship.

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Private Infrastructure. A tentative map shall be filed when required by Division 6 of this title, Subdivision Regulations. Where a tentative map is not required, the site plan shall include the precise location, width and type of improvements for private streets and pedestrian walks.

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Landscape Plan. Submittal by the applicant of a plan for landscaping all common areas subject to review and approval by the commission shall be made a condition of approval of all projects.

Industrial Planned Development District Standards. In addition to compliance with all other applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations, the following regulations shall apply to industrial planned developments where they are permitted by conditional use permit:

The proposed development shall include a parcel of land containing not less than 10 acres. A development may be considered on a parcel of land less than 10 acres in area when such property is in the IPDD overlay and has a common boundary with property which has been developed under an approved plan pursuant to Chapter 9.50 BGMC, Variances and Conditional Use Permits. In such case, the plan shall indicate that the proposed development will constitute an orderly extension in arrangement of buildings, facilities and improvements throughout the combined parcels of land in addition to all the other requirements for approval of a conditional use permit.

The structural improvements shall not detract from the established or anticipated character of the surrounding area as indicated by schematic drawings and renderings to scale showing the architectural design of buildings and structures to be established.

Adequate provision shall be made for vehicular access, parking and loading so as to prevent undue traffic congestion on adjacent streets or highways, particularly local streets.

The floor area ratio shall not be greater than one and the ground floor area of buildings shall not exceed 60 percent of the net area of the lot or parcel of land. This does not permit a reduction in the parking requirement specified in this title.

The applicant shall submit to the commission, and it shall be made a condition of approval, satisfactory evidence that the applicant has made arrangements with the serving utilities to install underground all new facilities necessary to furnish service in the development. This requirement may be waived where it would cause undue hardship or constitute an unreasonable requirement. For the purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed aboveground.

The commission, in granting the conditional use permit, may allow advertising signs which it finds will be in keeping with the concept of planned development.

The development plan shall include yards, walls, walks, landscaping, and other such features as may be needed to make the industrial development attractive, adequately buffered from adjacent more restrictive uses, and in keeping with the established or anticipated development of the surrounding area.

The commission shall approve a progress schedule including all phases of development and indicating that the improvements described in the development plan will be made prior to occupancy of industrial buildings. The commission may modify without a hearing this condition pertaining to the development schedule based upon an affirmative showing, in writing, of hardship.

A tentative map shall be filed and made a condition of approval.

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The site plan required by Chapter 9.50 BGMC, Variances and Conditional Use Permits, shall, in addition to other requirements, indicate compliance with the provisions of this section.

Electronic Billboard Overlay District Standards. In addition to compliance with all other applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations, electronic billboards located within the electronic billboard overlay district shall comply with those standards set forth under BGMC § 9.40.065.

(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007; Ord. 886 § 5, 2018; Ord. 887 § 2, 2018)

Bell Gardens City Zoning Code

Division 2

§ 9.06.010 List of zones.

§ 9.06.020 List of overlay districts.

§ 9.06.030 Zoning map.

§ 9.06.040 Interpretation of zone boundaries.

§ 9.08.010 Designation of open space and parks zone.

§ 9.08.020 Intent and purpose.

§ 9.08.030 Permitted land uses.

§ 9.08.040 Development standards.

§ 9.10.010 Designation of residential zones.

§ 9.10.020 Intent and purpose.

§ 9.10.030 Permitted land uses.

§ 9.10.040 Development standards.

§ 9.12.010 Designation of commercial zones.

§ 9.12.020 Intent and purpose.

§ 9.12.030 Permitted land uses.

§ 9.12.040 Development standards.

§ 9.12.050 C-M zone performance standards.

§ 9.14.010 Designation of industrial zones.

§ 9.14.020 Intent and purpose.

§ 9.14.030 Permitted land uses.

§ 9.14.040 Development standards.

§ 9.14.050 Performance standards.

§ 9.16.010 Designation of institutional zone.

§ 9.16.020 Intent and purpose.

§ 9.16.030 Permitted land uses.

§ 9.16.040 Development standards.

§ 9.18.010 Designation of overlay districts.

§ 9.18.020 Intent and purpose.

§ 9.18.030 Permitted land uses.

§ 9.18.040 Development standards.