Santa Maria City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 12
15 M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
Section 12-15.01 Regulations designated.
The sections of this chapter constitute the regulations of the M-1 (light manufacturing) district.
(Prior Code § 10-81)
Section 12-15.02 Purpose.
The M-1 (light manufacturing) district is designed and intended to accommodate light industrial and design-research facilities which are self-contained and whose processes are characterized by the low generation of adverse impacts, and non-public-oriented offices which do not provide services to or cater to the general public.
(Ord. 99-24)
Section 12-15.03 Permitted uses.
(a)
Industrial, manufacturing and non-public-oriented office uses conducted entirely within an enclosed building, subject to the prescribed performance standards contained in Article 3 of Chapter 12-33 of this title, are permitted in the M-l district. Examples include:
(1)
Administrative, executive and date processing offices when incidental and accessory to and directly related to primary industrial or manufacturing uses permitted in this zone;
(2)
Non-public-oriented offices which do not provide services or cater to the general public, other than those listed under Section 12-15.04;
(3)
Scientific research and experimental development laboratories;
(4)
Architects, engineering and industrial design offices;
(5)
Light assembly;
(6)
Manufacturing, processing and packaging of pharmaceuticals and drugs;
(7)
Manufacturing, processing and packaging of scientific, optical, medical, dental and precision instruments;
(8)
Printing, publishing and allied industries;
(9)
Warehousing and wholesale distributors; terial;
(10)
Manufacturing, assembling, packaging and processing of articles or products from previously prepared ma-
(11)
Limited retail sales when the product sold is manufactured, fabricated or assembled on site. The retail sales activity shall not provide service to or cater to or attract the general public;
(12)
The storage of flammable liquid in underground tanks, with a capacity not exceeding 50 gallons, in conjunction with other permitted uses of the zone;
(13)
Uses not listed may be permitted upon determination by the Planning Commission to be compatible with the purpose of this zone;
(14)
Baker (wholesale);
(15)
Wholesale and/or retail sales, when such use(s) are within 1,000 feet of the U.S. Highway 101 and Stowell Road interchange. Restaurants, as an accessory use to the wholesale/retail outlet, may be permitted provided the total floor area of all restaurants does not exceed 10,000 square feet. Retail and restaurant uses within this section are required to comply with parking requirements outlined in 12-32.03 for commercial or restaurant uses.
(Ord. 2020-02 § 1, eff. 4/2/20; Ord. 2005-04, eff. 5/19/05; Ord. 99-24)
Section 12-15.04 Prohibited uses.
The following uses are specifically not permitted in the M-1 (light manufacturing) district:
(a)
Offices and physical health care services to the general public such as:
(1)
Accountants,
(2)
Attorneys,
(3)
Doctors and medical offices,
(4)
Real estate brokers, except temporary sales and leasing offices whose business is strictly limited to negotiating the lease or sale of properties located within the same development or subdivision tract where such broker's temporary sales or leasing office is located,
(5)
Dental offices,
(6)
Investment brokers,
(7)
Insurance brokers,
(b)
Residential uses.
(Ord. 99-24)
Section 12-15.05 Conditional uses.
The following uses and those similar uses which the Planning Commission finds to fall within the purpose of this zone, that will not be more obnoxious or detrimental to the public welfare, and are found by the commission to be compatible with adjoining land uses, provided that conditions and development standards are applied to mitigate any potentially adverse impacts, are permitted in the M-1 district subject to obtaining a conditional use permit according to the procedures set forth in Article 2 of Chapter 12-35 and subject to the development standards of Section 12-15.06:
(a)
Industrial or manufacturing uses which involve the screened outside storage of materials or products provided the outside storage area does not exceed 15% of the lot area and is to the side or rear of the building(s), and provide the outside storage area incorporates landscaping to maintain compatibility with the prescribed performance standards contained in Article 3 of Chapter 12-33 of this title.
(c)
Manufacturing and industrial enterprises which, as evidenced by findings in a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission, are compatible and harmonious with nearby existing and permitted uses;
(d)
Any use involving the storage or handling of explosive materials, the storage or handling of blasting agents, or the storage or handling of flammable liquids in aboveground tanks;
(e)
An increase in pipeline capacity through the repair, maintenance, replacement or installation of new pipelines as defined in Section 12-2.113.1;
(f)
Truck terminals where the docks and truck parking are behind the buildings or screened by landscaping and walls;
(g)
Child care, when associated with, and integrated into, a facility that is a permitted or conditional use;
(h)
Tractor and heavy equipment sales and service facilities, including landscaped outdoor display and screened storage, when located adjacent to U.S. Highway 101;
(i)
Churches within an existing building;
(j)
Expansion of existing church;
(k)
Establishment of a recreational vehicle storage yard.
(Ord. 2020-02 § 2, eff. 4/2/20; Ord. 2017-01 § 80, eff. 3/9/17; Ord. 2005-04, eff. 5/19/05; Ord. 99-24)
Section 12-15.06 Development standards.
Section 12-15.07 Building site.
Unless subject to a Planned Development permit approved by the Planning Commission consistent with Section 12-12, each lot shall be a minimum of 15,000 square feet and shall have a minimum frontage width of 100 feet on a public street or accessway.
(Ord. 2006-04, eff. 4/21/06; Ord. 83-1065 § 1, eff. 1/5/84; Prior Code § 10-81.6(a))
Section 12-15.08 Height.
No building or structure erected in this zone shall have a height greater than 35 feet, unless so authorized by the Zoning Administrator.
However, a conditional use permit is required for any building or structure in excess of one story or 18 feet in height when adjacent to a residential zoning district unless the building or structure is located more than 100 feet from the residential district boundary. Properties separated by streets and alleys are considered to be adjacent.
(Ord. 87-11 § 1, eff. 7/16/87; Ord. 83-1065 § 1, eff. 1/5/84; Prior Code § 10-10.6(b))
Section 12-15.09 Setbacks.
(a)
Front Yard. A minimum setback of 20 feet is required. Where parking is provided in the required front yard setback a 10 foot landscaped strip shall be provided between the parking and the public right-of-way.
(b)
Side Yard.
(1)
No side yard setback is required except for street side yards or when adjacent to an "R" district; then, the required side yard adjacent to the street or "R" district shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
(2)
A corner lot or parcel of land shall have a landscaped side yard of not less than 10 feet in width adjoining the street.
(c)
Rear Yard. No rear yard setback is required, except when adjacent to an "R" district; then, the required rear yard adjacent to the "R" district shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
(Ord. 85-1093 § 1 (6), eff. 3/5/85; Ord. 83-1065 § 1, eff. 1/5/84; Prior Code § 10-81.6(c))
Section 12-15.10 Screening.
(a)
When a lot abuts a residential zone, a fence or wall and landscape screening shall be provided subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.
(b)
A fence, or a solid wall not more than six feet in height may be required along the perimeter of all areas which by reason of the conditions on the property or physical hazards are considered by the Planning Commission to be dangerous to the public health or safety.
(c)
A solid fence or wall shall be erected surrounding the area devoted to open storage. No material shall be stored to a height greater than the height of the required wall or fence, unless authorized by the Zoning Administrator, upon his finding that unique circumstances apply to the particular property or development proposed which justify an exception and which if allowed will nevertheless be compatible with adjoining properties.
(Ord. 83-1065 § 1, eff. 1/5/84; Prior Code § 10-81.6(d))
Section 12-15.11 Parking.
For provisions on parking, see Chapter 12-32 of this title.
(Ord. 83-1065 § 1, eff. 1/5/84; Prior Code § 10-81.6(e))
Section 12-15.12 Signs.
For provisions on signs, see Chapter 12-34 of this title.
(Ord. 83-1065 § 1, eff. 1/5/84; Prior Code § 10-81.6(f))
Section 12-15.13 Entrada Plan.
Standards presented in the Entrada Specific Plan may apply to uses in certain locations, see Section 12-3.04.
(Ord. 83-1065 § 1, eff. 1/5/84; Prior Code § 10-81.6(g))
Section 12-15.14 Mini-warehouse developments.
The following are special development standards for mini-warehouse developments:
(a)
Mini-warehouse developments shall be located on property not less than one acre.
(b)
Off-street parking:
(1)
The parking spaces shall be evenly distributed throughout the development as set forth in subsection (d) of this section.
(2)
Two covered spaces for the manager's quarters are required.
(3)
Five public parking spaces located at the warehouse office are required. (These spaces are to be available for prospective clients.)
(c)
Landscaping:
(1)
A landscaped strip 20 feet in width is required along all street frontages and along property lines adjacent to residentially zoned property. The Planning Commission, however, may modify or delete this landscape and setback requirement upon making the following findings:
(A)
That the modified or deleted setback and/or landscaping will have no adverse effect on the adjacent property;
(B)
That the modified or deleted setback and/or landscaping will not be detrimental to the public welfare, nor injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood;
(C)
That the modified or deleted setback and/or landscaping will not create a violation of other sections of the Municipal Code including the Building and Fire Codes;
(D)
That the granting of a modified or deleted setback and/or landscaping will result in a superior site design.
(2)
Landscaped areas with vertical plant material shall also be provided in the interior of the development.
(d)
On-site circulation and driveway widths:
(1)
All door openings into storage units shall have frontage on a 25 foot wide or greater driveway to accommodate two-way traffic.
(2)
Customer parking for loading and unloading goods and materials shall be accommodated along the side(s) of the driveway(s). Parking spaces shall not be marked on the pavement.
(3)
One or more signs shall be posted on each building stating "parking for loading and unloading only."
(4)
Customer parking for loading and unloading is not required when driveways do not serve storage units.
(e)
Fencing and screening:
(1)
Fencing is required around the perimeter of the project. The fence shall be a minimum of six feet in height and constructed of decorative concrete block or chain-link fence with slats as approved by the Planning Commission.
(2)
All outdoor storage yards shall be screened from view of surrounding properties.
(f)
Signs: All signs shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of the sign permit.
(g)
Fire protection: Fire protection shall be provided to meet existing City Codes and Fire Department requirements.
(h)
Use restriction: Mini-warehouse developments shall be limited to the long-term storage of goods and materials only. The storage of goods and materials for short periods or the frequent use or handling thereof, is not permitted in mini-warehouse developments.
(Ord. 99-24; Ord. 93-8, Renumbered, 07/01/93, 12-15.14; Ord. 83-1065 § 1, eff. 1/5/84; Prior Code § 10-81.7)
Section 12-15.15 Airport-adjacent development.
The following special performance standards apply to development adjacent to or on the Santa Maria Public Airport:
(a)
Lights must be so arranged/hooded so as not to create confusion for arriving aircraft or interfere with the observation of aircraft from the control tower at night.
(b)
No object or structure may be erected, nor any natural growth be allowed, to penetrate any imaginary surface defined in Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77, Section 77.25.
(Ord. 84-1077 § 1 (Exhibit B) (A), eff. 11/1/84)