Chula Vista City Zoning Code
19.46 I
General Industrial Zone
19.46.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the I zone is to encourage sound industrial development by providing and protecting an environment exclusively for such development, subject to regulations necessary to ensure the purity of the airs and waters in Chula Vista and San Diego County, and the protection of nearby residential, commercial and industrial uses of the land from hazards and noise or other disturbances. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(A)).
19.46.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in an I zone are as follows:
A. Any manufacturing, processing, assembling, research, wholesale, or storage uses except as hereinafter modified;
B. Automobile and metal appliance manufacturing and assembly, structural steel fabricating shops and machine shops;
C. Brick or pottery manufacturing and stone or monument works;
D. Trucking yards, terminals, and distributing operations;
E. Liquefied natural gas plants;
F. Temporary tract signs, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.320 and 19.60.600(E)(2);*
G. Any other use which is determined by the Commission to be of the same general character as the above uses. (Ord. 3279 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2064 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1361 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(B)).
* Code reviser’s note: This section amended to conform with provisions of Ord. 1575, 1974.
19.46.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
Accessory uses in an I zone include:
A. Administrative, executive and financial offices, and incidental services, such as restaurants to serve employees, when conducted on premises;
B. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use;
C. Retail sale of products produced and manufactured on the site;
D. Caretaker houses;
E. Satellite dish antennas are permitted in accordance with the provisions of CVMC 19.22.030(F)(1) through (9) and (11) through (13);
F. Private and backup and emergency electrical generating facilities, as defined in subsections (3) and (4) of the definition “electrical generating facilities” in CVMC 19.04.002, and subject to the following standards:
1. Private: the standards prescribed in CVMC 19.58.142(D).
2. Backup and emergency: the standards prescribed in CVMC 19.58.142(E). (Ord. 3279 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2160 § 1, 1986; Ord. 2108 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(C)).
19.46.040 Conditional uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the I zone; provided, a conditional use permit is issued by the Planning Commission or for unclassified uses as defined in CVMC 19.54.020:
A. Motels;
B. Restaurants;
C. Service stations, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.280;
D. Roof-mounted satellite dishes, subject to the standards set forth in CVMC 19.30.040;
E. Recycling collection centers, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.345;
F. The retail sale of such bulky items as furniture, carpets and other similar items;
G. Retail distribution centers and manufacturers’ outlets which require extensive floor areas for the storage and display of merchandise, and the high-volume, warehouse-type sale of goods and retail uses which are related to, and supportive of, existing on-site retail distribution centers or manufacturers’ outlets;
H. Brewing or distilling of liquor, or perfume manufacturing;
I. Meat packing;
J. Large-scale bleaching, cleaning and dyeing establishments;
K. Railroad yards and freight stations;
L. Forges and foundries;
M. Automobile salvage and wrecking operations, and industrial metal and waste rag, glass or paper salvage operations; provided, that all operations are conducted within a solid screen not less than eight feet high, and that materials stored are not piled higher than said screen;
N. Auctions of vehicles, heavy machinery and equipment, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.055, and only where the P precise plan modifier has been applied to the general industrial I zone;
O. Unclassified uses, as set forth in Chapter 19.54 CVMC;
P. 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);
Q. Base load and peaking electrical generating facilities, as defined in subsections (1) and (2) only of the definition “electrical generating facilities” in CVMC 19.04.002, and subject to the standards set forth in CVMC 19.58.142. (Ord. 3544 § 2, 2023; Ord. 3279 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3268 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2584 § 4, 1994; Ord. 2542 § 5, 1993; Ord. 2252 § 11, 1988; Ord. 2233 § 11, 1987; Ord. 2160 § 1, 1986; Ord. 2108 § 1, 1985; Ord. 2064 § 1, 1984; Ord. 2031 § 1, 1983; Ord. 1927 § 2, 1980; Ord. 1698 § 1, 1976; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(D)).
19.46.041 Prohibited uses and processes.
Prohibited uses in the I zone include:
A. Any of the following manufacturing uses, involving primary production of the following products from raw material, such as:
1. Asphalt, cement, charcoal and fuel briquettes;
2. Aniline dyes, ammonia, carbide, caustic soda, cellulose, chlorine, carbon black and bone black, creosote, hydrogen and oxygen, industrial alcohol, nitrates of an explosive nature, potash, plastic materials and synthetic resins, pyroxylin, rayon yarn, and hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric, picric and sulphuric acids;
3. Coal, coke and tar products and manufacturing of explosives, fertilizers, gelatin, animal glue and size;
4. Turpentine, matches and paint;
5. Rubber and soaps;
6. Grain milling;
7. The following processes: nitrating of cotton or other materials; magnesium foundry; reduction, refining, smelting and alloying of metal or metal ores; products such as gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, and lubricating oil; distillation of wood or bones; storage, curing or tanning of raw, green or salted hides or skins;
8. Stockyards and slaughterhouses, except as allowed elsewhere in this title, and slag piles; and
9. Storage of fireworks or explosives, except where incidental to a permitted use. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2064 § 2, 1984).
19.46.050 Sign regulations.
Repealed by Ord. 2924 § 3, 2003. (Ord. 2309-A § 13, 1989; Ord. 1575 § 1, 1974; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(E)).
19.46.060 Height regulations.
Within 200 feet of any R zone or A zone designated for future residential use in the General Plan, no structure shall exceed three stories or 50 feet in height; otherwise, no building or structure shall be erected to such a height that it would be detrimental, in the opinion of the Commission, to the light, air or privacy of any other structure or use, existing or reasonably to be anticipated. For other requirements, see CVMC 19.16.040. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(F)).
19.46.070 Area, lot coverage and yard requirements.
The minimum lot area 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 through 19.16.080 and where increased for conditional uses:
Setbacks in Feet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.) | Front | Exterior Side Yard | Side | Rear |
20,000 | Buildings 25* | Buildings 15* | 0 feet, except when adjoining an R zone or A zone, designated for future development in the Chula Vista General Plan, then not less than 50 feet | 0 |
*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. | ||||
NOTE: For other setback requirements, see CVMC 19.46.080 through 19.46.150. | ||||
(Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(G)).
19.46.080 Performance standards.
All uses in an I zone shall be subject to initial and continued compliance with the performance standards in Chapter 19.66 CVMC. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(H)(1)).
19.46.090 Site plan and architectural approval.
19.46.100 Off-street parking and loading facilities.
19.46.110 Setbacks from residential or agricultural zone – Loading facilities.
In any I zone directly across the street from any R zone or A zone designated for residential use in the General Plan, the loading facilities shall be distant at least 30 feet from said street, and the structures at least 50 feet from said street. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(H)(4)).
19.46.120 Landscaping.
The site shall be landscaped in conformance with the landscaping manual of the City, and approved by the Director of Development Services or designee. (Ord. 3544 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(H)(5)).
19.46.130 Outdoor storage.
Outdoor storage or sales yards in an I zone visible from any public right-of-way shall be completely enclosed by solid walls, fences, buildings or combinations thereof not less than six feet in height. No merchandise, materials, equipment or other goods shall be stored or displayed higher than the enclosing fence. For other fencing requirements, see CVMC 19.58.150. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(H)(6)).
19.46.140 Trash storage areas.
19.46.150 Wall requirements.
Zoning walls shall be provided in an I zone, subject to the conditions of CVMC 19.58.150 and 19.58.360. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1281 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.514(H)(8)).