Placentia City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 23
47 “M”-MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
§ 23.47.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the “M” district is to provide for industrial uses and their related facilities while maintaining an environment free from objectionable noise, odor, dust or other nuisances. Additionally, the “M” district permits emergency shelters by right, subject to compliance with conditions set forth herein.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983; O-2013-03 § 9, 2013)
§ 23.47.020 Permitted uses.
Subject to the conditions of this zone only the following primary uses may be permitted, not including those which may be obnoxious or offensive by reason of emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise, vibration, electromagnetic disturbance, radiation or other similar causes detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare. All uses, except agricultural crops, shall be conducted wholly within a completed enclosed building, except as provided in Section 23.47.120.
(1)
Agricultural crops;
(2)
Emergency shelters per Section 23.47.130;
(3)
Motor vehicle and motorcycle repair and service;
(4)
Printing, reproduction services, film processing;
(5)
Recycling facilities per Chapter 23.41;
(6)
Repair of electrical appliances and electrical equipment;
(7)
Research or testing firm or laboratory;
(8)
Treatment of, manufacturing, assembling, compounding or fabrication of goods and materials;
(9)
Warehousing, storage, distribution or wholesaling of goods and materials.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983; Ord. 87-O-135 § 6, 1987; Ord. O-2010-09 § 4, 2010; O-2013-03 § 10, 2013)
§ 23.47.030 Accessory uses.
The following accessory uses are permitted only where integrated with and clearly incidental to a primary industrial use. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building.
(1)
Offices;
(2)
Employees’ cafeterias;
(3)
Exhibition of products produced on the premises or available for wholesale distribution;
(4)
Retail sales of products which are:
(A)
Produced on the premises and where the premises are not the primary retail outlet for such products;
(B)
Used in the repair and servicing of motor vehicles, motorcycles, appliances and other equipment;
(5)
Storage yards in conjunction with manufacturing uses provided the storage yards are not the primary use of the property. For purposes of this section, “manufacturing” is defined as the treatment of, assembly, compounding or fabrication of goods and materials;
(6)
Temporary structures for use during and in conjunction with construction.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983; Ord. 84-O-121 § 1, 1984; Ord. 88-O-101, 1988)
§ 23.47.040 Uses subject to obtaining a use permit.
(a)
All uses shall be conducted wholly within a completed enclosed building, except as provided in Section 23.47.120. Subject to obtaining a use permit, pursuant to Chapter 23.87, the following uses may be permitted:
(1)
Uses similar to those permitted in Section 23.47.020 with special design and operational characteristics which have the potential to adversely affect the health, safety and general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood;
(2)
Animal hospital, kennel or boarding facilities;
(3)
Car wash facilities;
(4)
Churches; provided, however, that:
(A)
In approving the use permit the planning commission shall consider a church as a temporary use approved for a time period of not more than three (3) years. The use permit shall be reconsidered at the end of this time period,
(B)
All activity (other than church office staff) shall be prohibited on Monday through Friday prior to 6:00 p.m.;
(5)
Fast food establishments excluding drive-in/ drive-through establishments;
(6)
Public utility installations;
(7)
Recycling facilities per Chapter 23.41;
(8)
Service station;
(9)
Trade school or industrial training center;
(10)
Any “M” use, when the property upon which it is to be located is within one hundred (100) feet of the exterior boundaries of any residentially zoned property or public educational institution;
(11)
Small scale retail sales of motor vehicles, motorcycles and recreational vehicles;
(12)
Other uses that the planning commission finds to be in accord with the purpose of this chapter and having characteristics similar to those uses listed in this section.
(b)
In approving the use permit, the planning commission shall also consider the following, in addition to the above requirements and findings required by Chapter 23.87: impacts on adjacent businesses and/or residences; impacts on existing parking; impacts on city services; concentrations of similar uses. Also, where large assemblages of people are involved, the planning commission shall consider the ability of the operators to provide services for and control the subject number of persons.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983; Ord. 84-O-121 § 2, 1984; Ord. 87-O-103, 1987; Ord. 87-O-135 § 6, 1987; Ord. 93-O-110 § 3, 1993; Ord. 96-O-108 § 1, 1996; Ord. O-2008-01 § 1, 2008)
§ 23.47.050 Height.
The maximum building or structural height shall not be more than fifty-four (54) feet.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983; Ord. 89-O-120 § 5, 1989)
§ 23.47.060 Lot area and dimensions.
Minimum lot area and dimensions in the “M” district shall be as follows:
(1)
Minimum lot area, twenty thousand (20,000) square feet;
(2)
Minimum lot width, one hundred (100) feet;
(3)
Minimum lot depth, none specified.
The city council upon receipt of a report from the planning commission may approve subdivisions with less than the minimum lot width and depth on irregularly shaped and oddly located lots, such as those resulting from curved or angular street layouts, particularly triangular-shaped corner lots, trapezoidal lots, and lots with more than four (4) lot lines; provided, however, that in no case shall the minimum frontage be less than fifty (50) feet at the property lines.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983)
§ 23.47.070 Front yard.
The required yard shall be one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height except that there shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet. All of the required yard area shall be landscaped and maintained as a condition to the use.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983)
§ 23.47.080 Side and rear yard.
Side and rear yards are required only along the property line adjacent to a residential district or a public right-of-way. The required yard shall be one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height except that there shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet adjacent to a residential district and fifteen (15) feet adjacent to a public right-of-way. All of the required yard area shall be landscaped and maintained as a condition to the use.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983)
§ 23.47.090 Off-street parking.
The provisions of Chapter 23.78 shall apply to parking facilities in the “M” district.
Security fencing for parking vehicles incidental to the use may be installed around parking areas subject to the following:
(1)
All parking areas shall be available during the business’s hours of operation.
(2)
A security fence site plan shall be submitted for review by the director of development services and the city traffic engineer to ensure that a proposed fence shall adequately enclose and protect customer and/or employee vehicles while maintaining safe vehicular ingress and egress for both automobiles and large trucks.
(3)
The approved circulation patterns shall be maintained.
(4)
No outdoor storage within the fenced area shall be permitted.
(5)
The height and materials of the fence shall be in compliance with the provisions of Section 23.81.100.
(6)
The property owner and building tenant shall sign a notarized affidavit acknowledging that the area enclosed by the security fence shall not be used either for outdoor storage or an outdoor work area.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983; Ord. 88-O-120 § 3, 1988; Ord. 93-O-110 § 5, 1993)
§ 23.47.100 Development standards.
All new construction, alterations and additions to existing buildings or expansion of uses requiring a use permit shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 23.75 and/or Chapter 23.87. In addition, the following minimum development standards shall apply:
(1)
All exterior mechanical and electrical equipment and roof appurtenances shall be screened. The screen shall be designed as an integral part of the building.
(2)
The site and facility shall be kept clear of litter, trash and debris. Trash enclosures shall be provided per city standards and suitably maintained.
(3)
Parking areas shall remain visibly striped, free from encroachment by other uses and readily accessible except as provided in Section 23.47.090.
(4)
Truck loading and maneuvering areas shall be located and maintained on-site and shall not detract from the general design and appearance of the facility.
(5)
Landscaping shall be used to enhance the design and appearance of all uses. Landscaping shall be installed in all areas not devoted to buildings, parking, traffic and specific user requirements. All landscaping shall be maintained in good condition for as long as the use continues.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983)
§ 23.47.110 Signs.
The provisions of Chapter 23.90 shall apply to signs in the “M” district.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983)
§ 23.47.120 Storage yard regulations.
Accessory uses shall be subject to the following:
(1)
All storage yards shall be enclosed on all sides with a fence a minimum of six (6) feet in height.
(2)
The fence shall be a solid masonry wall except chain link with redwood or cedar slats is permitted where the storage yard is not visible from a public thoroughfare.
(3)
No materials shall be stored higher than the fence.
(4)
Storage area shall not encroach upon parking, landscaping, drive aisles, required truck loading areas or required yard areas.
(5)
No storage of scrap, waste or other material not utilized in the production process is permitted;
(6)
Prior to occupancy of the storage yard, dedication of public rights-of-way and installation of any required improvements shall be completed.
(Ord. 83-O-102, 1983; Ord. 84-O-121 § 2, 1984; Ord. 88-O-119 § 6, 1988)
§ 23.47.130 Emergency shelters (homeless).
Shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1)
The facility shall conform to all property development standards of Chapter 23.47 “M” – Manufacturing District.
(2)
Maximum number of beds or persons to be served per night by a single shelter shall not exceed thirty (30) persons at any one time.
(3)
The facility shall operate on a first-come, first serve basis with clients only permitted on-site between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. A curfew of 10:00 p.m. or earlier shall be established and strictly enforced, and clients shall not be admitted after curfew. Clients shall vacate the facility by 8:00 a.m. and have no guaranteed bed for the next night.
(4)
The maximum stay at the facility shall not exceed forty-five (45) days within a one hundred twenty (120) day period.
(5)
Emergency shelters shall be located at least three hundred (300) feet from any residential use or residentially-zoned property, public or private park, or public or private kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum school, as measured from the closest property line. In addition, homeless shelters shall be located at least three hundred (300) feet from any other homeless shelter, as measured from the closest property line.
(6)
A minimum of one (1) staff member per fifteen (15) beds shall be awake and on duty when the facility is open and a minimum of two (2) staff members shall be on-site when the facility is open.
(7)
Exterior lighting shall be provided for the entire outdoor and parking area of the property. The lighting shall be stationary, directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.
(8)
A waiting area shall be provided, which contains a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bed provided at the facility. The waiting area shall be in a location not adjacent to the public right-of-way, shall be visually separated from public view by a minimum six (6) foot tall, visually screening mature landscaping, or a minimum six (6) foot tall decorative masonry wall, and shall provide consideration for shade/rain provisions.
(9)
All facility improvements shall comply with the city of Placentia Municipal Code, and the most current adopted Building and Safety Codes.
(10)
A security and safety plan shall be provided for the review and approval of the city administrator or designee. The plan may be required to address additional security and safety needs, as identified by the city administrator or designee. The approved security and safety plan shall remain active throughout the life of the facility. The plan shall contain provisions addressing the topical areas outlined below:
(A)
Sleeping areas addressing the separation of male/female sleeping areas, as well as any family areas within the facility.
(B)
Loitering control with specific measures regarding off-site controls to minimize the congregation of clients in the vicinity of the facility during hours that clients are not allowed on-site.
(C)
Management of outdoor areas, including a system for daily admittance and discharge procedures and monitoring of waiting areas with goals to minimize disruption to nearby land uses.
(D)
Alcohol and illegal drugs addressing how the operator(s) will control and regulate alcohol and illegal drug use by clients on the premises.
(E)
The operator(s) shall provide the city with the most current contact information for the operator(s) of the facility during the normal daytime office business hours, and the nighttime contact information for the “person on duty” when the emergency shelter is operating.
(F)
The operator(s) shall ensure proper compliance with all state laws pertaining to client residency and occupancy.
(G)
Staff and Training. The plan shall describe the staffing plan and required staff training programs. Facility staff shall be trained in operating procedures, safety plans, and assisting clients with referral services. The facility shall not employ staff who have been convicted of a felony or who are required to register as a sex registrant under California Penal Code Section 290. The plan shall describe procedures for ensuring shelter staff meet these requirements.
(H)
Facilities shall be maintained in good working order. Indoor and outdoor use areas shall be clean and orderly. Litter shall be removed in and around the facility in a timely manner and graffiti shall be removed within forty-eight (48) hours.
(I)
A “good neighbor policy” shall be established whereby clients are instructed to be considerate of neighbors and refrain from behavior that is disruptive to the surrounding community. The operational plan shall include a written protocol for ongoing communications with the city and the surrounding neighborhood and businesses, and for responding to neighborhood complaints.
(11)
The facility may provide the following services in designated areas separate from sleeping areas:
(A)
A recreation area either inside or outside of the facility.
(B)
A counseling center for job placement, education, health care, legal, or mental health services.
(C)
Laundry facilities to serve the number of clients at the facility.
(D)
Kitchen for the preparation of meals.
(E)
Dining hall.
(F)
Client storage area (i.e., for the overnight storage of bicycles and personal items).
(G)
Counseling programs to be provided with referrals to outside assistance agencies and provide an annual report to the city.
(H)
Or similar services geared to homeless clients.
(12)
An emergency shelter facility shall provide off-street parking at a ratio of one (1) space per four (4) beds, and/or one-half (0.5) per bedroom designed as a family unit with children, plus one (1) per staff member, or shall submit a parking study, subject to the approval of the city administrator or designee, demonstrating the required parking demand justifies a reduced amount of off-street parking. Each facility is also encouraged to provide bike racks for clients in a secured area.
(O-2013-03 § 11, 2013)
