King City City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
32 M-3-HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
§ 17.32.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the M-3 (combining airport) district is to provide exclusively for heavy industrial development wherein manufacturing and assembly processes can locate and operate safely, without undue interference from neighboring residential, commercial or nonindustrial uses, while maintaining an environment that meets or exceeds minimum standards for air quality, noise, dust, odor and other sources of pollution. All land within the vicinity of the King City Airport is subject to the restrictions contained in Chapter 17.44 (A-P—Combining Airport District) of this title.
The following regulations apply to all M-3 districts and shall be subject to the provisions of Chapters 17.48 through 17.52, and approved architectural, construction and design standards of the M-3 zone.
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998)
§ 17.32.020 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
(1)
Any use permitted, subject to obtaining a use permit, in either M-1 or M-2 districts.
(2)
Production or mixing of concrete and the operation of a concrete batch plant, and the manufacture and sale of concrete blocks and other building and construction materials; provided that for any and all such uses the following performance standards must be met:
(A)
The applicant shall obtain all required approvals for construction and operations from the Monterey Bay air pollution control district.
(B)
Noise emissions shall be consistent with the city’s noise ordinance and the noise element of the general plan.
(C)
Hazardous or toxic materials shall only be permitted on site when and as consistent with the requirements of the city fire department, Monterey County environmental health department, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
(D)
Wastewater shall be pretreated, if necessary, prior to disposal into the city sewer system or by other means, as required by the city public works department or the regional water quality control board.
(E)
The use shall be conducted so as to prevent the emission of matter causing noxious odors to be perceptible at or beyond the property boundaries.
(F)
All storage of bulk flammable, combustible, or volatile liquids shall be consistent with the requirements of the fire chief and the county environmental health department.
(G)
Solid waste re-processing (transfer stations).
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998; Ord. 648 § 1, 2004)
§ 17.32.030 Uses not allowed in the M-3 district or in the city.
(1)
Production or mixing of asphalt, charcoal and fuel briquettes, including those of a portable or temporary type;
(2)
Production of coal, coke and tar products, including use in manufacturing;
(3)
Production of dry fertilizers, gelatin, animal glue and sizing;
(4)
Production of turpentine, matches and paint;
(5)
Stockyards, slaughterhouses, including poultry, animal feeding or sales yards, slag sites;
(6)
Storage and manufacturing of fireworks or explosives;
(7)
Brick and pottery manufacturing, and other kiln fired products;
(8)
Production of herbicides and pesticides.
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998; Ord. 648 § 2, 2004; Ord. 705 § 1, 2014)
§ 17.32.055 Uses restricted.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no use may be made of land within any airport approach zones, airport transition zones, horizontal and conical surfaces, in such a manner as to create harmful electrical interference with radio communication between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for fliers to distinguish between airport lights and other lights, result in harmful glare in the eyes of fliers using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport, or otherwise endanger the landing, take-off, or maneuvering of aircraft.
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998)
§ 17.32.060 Minimum building site.
§ 17.32.070 Maximum building site coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot by all structures may be one hundred percent, less required setback, parking and landscaping.
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998)
§ 17.32.080 Minimum yards required.
§ 17.32.090 Fences-Walls.
Fences and walls are required to screen docking, storage and maintenance areas. Such fences and walls shall not exceed eight feet in height, and where the same are located adjacent to any access into a public street the same shall not exceed three feet in height. Chain link fencing must use woven slats to screen area from street view. Fences and screening walls shall be placed in such locations as the planning commission and/or the city council shall direct.
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998)
§ 17.32.100 Parking space access.
Access to any approved by the city engineer.
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998)
§ 17.32.110 Optional design standards.
When a development has been approved by the planning commission under the optional design and improvement standards of the subdivision title, then such approved building sites, coverage, and yards under such plan shall be considered as the requirements of this title.
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998)
§ 17.32.120 Elevations, site plan, landscaping and additions approval.
Elevations, site plans, landscaping plans and additions or alterations shall be approved by the architectural review committee prior to the issuance of any building permits. Signs shall comply with Chapter 17.55 of this title.
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998)
§ 17.32.130 Minimum landscaping standards.
All developments will be required to landscape a ten foot front and side yard setback from the property abutting a public street. The landscaping shall be undulating mounds with grass or groundcover vegetation with trees every fifty feet. Additional landscaping is required for the parking lot and front of the building in an amount equal to ten percent of the gross area required for parking. Such landscaping will be maintained by the developer as a condition of the land use approval. Automatic irrigation systems are required for all landscaping.
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998)
§ 17.32.140 Parking requirements.
Employee and visitor parking must conform to zoning specifications and be located at the sides or the front of the building provided setback and landscaping requirements are met. Truck parking and docking areas should be architecturally consistent with building design and aesthetically pleasing. Entrances, exits, employee and visitor parking must be graded and paved. Truck parking, docking and traffic ways, exterior maintenance and storage areas may be properly prepared decomposed granite or equivalent.
The following requirements shall also apply:
(1) Auto repair | 1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area. |
(2) Auto wrecking | 1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area. |
(3) Manufacturing, heavy industrial, commercial uses | Minimum of 2 spaces for 3 employees on largest shift, but not less than 1 space per 2000 square feet of gross floor area. Parking may be off-site within 300 feet, upon approval of the planning commission. |
(4) Warehousing and wholesaling | Minimum of 2 spaces for every 3 employees on largest shift, but not less than 1 space per 3000 square feet of gross floor area. Parking may be off-site within 300 feet upon approval of the planning commission. |
(5) Mini-warehouses | 1 space per 1000 square feet of gross floor area. |
(6) Contractor and corporation yards | 1 space per 1000 square feet of gross floor area. |
(Ord. 596 § 1 Exh. C, 1998)