The purpose of the MR district is to provide for the development of low intensity and low impact light manufacturing and industrial uses. The regulations of this district are intended to allow various manufacturing and industrial uses which operate free of objectionable noise, dust, odor or other nuisances to other (nonindustrial uses) in planned architecturally integrated building groups.

(Ord. No. 359, § 10, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

Permitted uses in the MR district are listed under Table 18.27.010 Nonresidential Use Regulations.

(Ord. No. 359, § 10, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

Uses permitted in the MR district with a conditional use permit are listed under Table 18.27.010 Nonresidential Use Regulations.

(Ord. No. 359, § 10, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

Uses that include the storage of hazardous and/or flammable material is prohibited. Such uses include, but are not limited to, pallet yard, and other wood products, and tire storage.

(Ord. No. 359, § 10, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

Site development standards in the MR district are as follows:

(Ord. No. 359, § 10, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

A.

Permitted outdoor storage shall be set back 25 feet when adjacent to residential properties.

B.

When permissible outdoor storage is utilized, such storage shall be visually screened from all adjacent building sites, public view, and public streets and alleys by a solid decorative masonry wall of a height sufficient to screen all materials stored outdoors, but not less than six feet in height, or by a building.

C.

The screening herein required shall be established at or before the time any area is used for outdoor storage.

D.

Where topographical conditions or existing structures are such that strict compliance with the requirements of this Section would not be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Section, the Planning Commission may waive compliance with all or part of such requirements.

E.

Trash enclosures shall be required. Trash enclosures shall be screened by a six-foot-high decorative block wall. The enclosure shall follow current California Building Code accessibility requirements, as amended from time to time. A drain shall be installed and connected directly into the City's wastewater system, with approval from the City's Engineer. The storage and trash enclosure shall contain lockable front facing decorative metal doors and a side door, and a decorative metal roof or cover with screening to prevent illegal dumping. All decorative material shall be compliant with the City's objective design standards.

(Ord. No. 359, § 10, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

The provisions of Chapter 18.60 shall apply in determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use located in the MR district.

(Ord. No. 359, § 10, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 352, § 5, 3-26-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

The provisions of Chapter 18.80 shall apply to all signs in the MR district.

(Ord. No. 359, § 10, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

The provisions of Chapter 18.63 for site and architectural review shall apply in the MR district.

(Ord. No. 359, § 10, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)

The provisions of Chapter 18.66 for commercial modular units shall apply in the MR district.

(Ord. No. 359, § 10, 8-13-2024; Ord. No. 319, § 5(Exh. 1), 4-24-2018)