Chula Vista City Zoning Code
19.42 I-R
Research Industrial Zone
19.42.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the I-R zone is to provide an environment exclusively for and conducive to the development and protection of modern, large-scale research and specialized manufacturing organizations, all of a non-nuisance type. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(A)).
19.42.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in an I-R zone are as follows:
A. Laboratories; research, experimental, film, electronic or testing;
B. Manufacture and assembly of electronic instruments and devices;
C. Manufacture and assembly of office computing and accounting machines and typewriters;
D. Manufacture and assembly of electric measuring instruments and test equipment;
E. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.140;
F. Temporary tract signs, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.320 and 19.60.600(E)(2);*
G. Any other research or any light manufacturing use determined by the Commission to be of the same general character as the above-permitted uses. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(B)).
* Code reviser’s note: This subsection amended to conform with provisions of Ord. 1575, 1974.
19.42.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
Accessory uses permitted in an I-R zone include the following:
A. Administrative, executive and financial offices and incidental services, such as restaurants to serve employees, when conducted on the premises;
B. Wholesale business storage or warehousing for products of the types permitted to be manufactured in the zone;
C. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use;
D. Retail sales of products produced or manufactured on the site;
E. Caretaker houses;
F. Satellite dish antennas are permitted in accordance with the provisions of CVMC 19.22.030(F)(1) through (9) and (11) through (13). (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2160 § 1, 1986; Ord. 2108 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(C)).
19.42.040 Conditional uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the I-R zone; provided, a conditional use permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of CVMC 19.14.030(A) or 19.14.040, as may be applicable, and CVMC 19.14.050 through 19.14.090:
A. Retail commercial uses necessary to serve the I-R zone;
B. Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, drugs and the like;
C. Roof-mounted satellite dishes, subject to the standards set forth in CVMC 19.30.040;
D. Recycling collection centers, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.345.
The following uses shall be permitted in the I-R zone; provided, a conditional use permit is issued by the Planning Commission, or for unclassified uses as defined in CVMC 19.54.020:
E. Unclassified uses, as set forth in Chapter 19.54 CVMC;
F. Hazardous waste facilities, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.178. Conditional use permit applications for the establishment of hazardous waste facilities shall be considered by the City Council subsequent to its receipt of recommendations thereon from the Planning Commission in accordance with CVMC 19.14.070(B). (Ord. 3544 § 2, 2023; Ord. 3268 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2542 § 3, 1993; Ord. 2252 § 9, 1988; Ord. 2233 § 9, 1987; Ord. 2160 § 1, 1986; Ord. 2108 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(D)).
19.42.050 Prohibited uses and processes.
Prohibited uses in an I-R zone include manufacturing uses and processes involving primary production of products from raw materials. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(E)).
19.42.060 Sign regulations.
Repealed by Ord. 2924 § 3, 2003. (Ord. 2309-A § 11, 1989; Ord. 1575 § 1, 1974; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(F)).
19.42.070 Height regulations.
No structure shall exceed three and one-half stories or 45 feet in height; however, no structure shall exceed two stories or 35 feet in height when located within 200 feet of any residential zone or any area designated for future residential development on the General Plan, except as provided in CVMC 19.16.040. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(G)).
19.42.080 Area, lot coverage and yard requirements.
The minimum lot areas required shall be one of the following for this zone classification, as designated on the zoning map, except as provided in CVMC 19.16.020 and 19.16.060 to 19.16.080 and where increased for conditional uses:
Setbacks in Feet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lot Area (sq. ft.) | Front | Exterior Side Yard | Side | Rear | |
20,000 | 40 | Buildings 20* | 15* | 20 | 25 |
*Or not less than that specified on the building line map shall be provided and maintained. The setback requirements shown on the adopted building line map for Chula Vista shall take precedence over the setbacks required in the zoning district. | |||||
(Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(H)).
19.42.090 Performance standards.
All uses permitted by this title shall be subject to review in accordance with the performance standards procedures in Chapter 19.66 CVMC. (Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(I)(1)).
19.42.100 Enclosures required for all uses – Exceptions.
19.42.110 Fuel restrictions.
Manufacturing and industrial processes in an I-R zone shall use only gas or electricity as a fuel; provided, however, that oil burning equipment may be installed for standby purposes only. (Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(I)(3)).
19.42.120 Setbacks required from residential zone – Parking and loading facilities.
In any I-R zone directly across the street from any R zone, the parking facilities shall be distant at least 20 feet from said street, the building and structures at least 50 feet from said street, and loading facilities at least 30 feet from said street. (Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(I)(4)).
19.42.130 Landscaping.
The site shall be landscaped in conformance with the landscaping manual of the City, and approved by the Director of Planning. (Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(I)(5)).
19.42.140 Site plan and architectural approval.
19.42.150 Off-street parking and loading facilities.
19.42.160 Outdoor storage.
Outdoor storage of merchandise, material and equipment, except vehicles, shall be permitted in an I-R zone only when incidental to a permitted use located on the same lot; and provided, that:
A. Storage area shall be completely enclosed by solid walls or fences or buildings, or a combination thereof, not less than six feet in height except as provided in CVMC 19.58.150 and 19.58.360;
B. There shall be no outdoor storage of merchandise, materials, equipment or other goods to a height greater than that of the building wall or fence enclosing the storage area. (Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(I)(8)).
19.42.170 Trash storage areas.
19.42.180 Wall requirements.
Zoning walls in an I-R zone are subject to the conditions of CVMC 19.58.150 and 19.58.360. (Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.512(I)(10)).