Three industrial zones and one industrial park overlay zone are established to preserve and enhance areas for a variety of manufacturing/industrial business activities and support commercial businesses. This chapter sets forth standards to ensure compatibility between manufacturing/industrial uses and other land uses; to protect adjacent properties from excessive illumination, noise, noxious gases, odor, smoke, traffic, vibration, unsightliness and other nuisances; to encourage quality development; and to accommodate the varied needs of the business community.

   (A)   Table 21-1 identifies uses permitted in the LI, I and M-1 zones. Industrial/manufacturing and commercial uses represent the primary permitted uses, although other uses are allowed as accessory, conditionally permitted, and temporary uses, as indicated in Table 21-1. Accessory uses are not permitted on any property where a permitted primary use does not already exist.

 

Key:   P =    Permitted Use            A =   Permitted as an Accessory Use

   C =   Conditional Use Permit Required   X =   Not Permitted

1. When operated or maintained wholly within a building.

Notes:   (a)   Food Processing is accepted and addressed separately above.

   (b)   See Section 16.21.050 regarding outdoor storage and activity.

   (A)   Table 21-2 identifies the development standards that apply to all development in the C/LI, LI, I and M-1 zones.

 

Abbreviations: sf = square feet, ft. = feet

Note:   a)   Additional FAR may be approved through Conditional Use Permit review and approval.

   b)   All buildings must be located not nearer than 35 feet from the center line of the street or 5 feet, whichever is greater.

   (A)   In the LI and I zones, incidental retail sales in connection with the primary use are permitted, provided any retail display and sales area does not exceed 25% of the total building area, and provided that the business complies with § 37.19 of the Santa Paula Municipal Code regarding sales tax.

   (B)   Recreational facilities for employees are permitted as accessory uses to the primary use.

   (C)   Antennas and other telecommunication facilities must conform to the provisions of Chapter 16.50.

( (Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04; Am. Ord. 1305, passed 10-7-20)

   (A)   All commercial, manufacturing and processing activities must occur within a fully enclosed building or other approved interior space unless otherwise authorized by this chapter.

   (B)   Outdoor storage is permitted only within a rear or interior side yard. Such storage must be entirely screened from view from any public right-of-way by a combination of fencing, walls, and/or landscaping. Chain link fencing is allowed only with wood or metal slatting, and must comply with all parts of this section. All screening materials must be neatly maintained, kept in good repair, and erected and maintained in a manner that achieves all intended screening purposes.

   (C)   When outdoor storage is located on a parcel without a building, the storage must be entirely screened from view with a solid (opaque) wall or fence.

   (D)   Landscaping must be placed in front of any wall or fence adjacent to a public right-of-way either in a landscape planter or through the use of landscape pockets provided along the wall.

   (E)   Chain link fencing with wood or metal slatting is an acceptable screening material only for areas not visible from a public street or parking lot.

   (F)   No storage of materials or equipment shall exceed the height of such required screening.

      (1)   Landscape coverage of a building site must be provided as follows:

 

 

Such landscaping may include any landscaping required in off-street parking areas (See § 16.46.140)

      (2)   Along any property lines abutting a residential zone, a minimum 15-foot landscaped setback must be provided. One tree must be provided for each 20 linear feet of such setback buffer.

      (3)   All required front yards must be landscaped.

      (4)   Landscaping of required off-street parking areas must be provided as set forth in § 16.46.140 (Landscaping Requirements) of Chapter 16.46 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of this Title 16.

      (5)   No more than 15% of any required landscaped area can consist of hardscape or other non-plant materials such as patios, walkways, fountains, rocks, bark, masonry or brickwork, or similar feature.

      (6)   Landscaped areas must have a minimum width of five feet, including any curbs or similar borders. Narrower landscaped areas may be provided but can not be counted toward meeting the coverage requirements set forth in paragraph (1) above.

      (7)   Any area within required setbacks not used for other purposes must be landscaped.

      (8)   Landscaping used to screen storage areas, trash enclosures, parking areas, public utilities, and other similar building features must be planted at a height and density to provide the desired screening effect within three years of initial planting.

      (9)   Street trees must be provided consistent with City Resolution 3675 establishing guidelines for the preparation of landscape and irrigation plans.

      (10)   All landscaping must comply with City Resolution 3675 establishing guidelines for the preparation of landscape and irrigation plans.

   (D)   Landscape maintenance. All landscaping must be permanently maintained in a neat and healthy condition. Maintenance of approved landscaped installations must consist of regular watering, pruning, fertilizing, clearing of debris and weeds, removal and replacement of dead plants, and repair and replacement of irrigation systems and hardscape.

      (1)   Landscape and irrigation plans are required for all development proposals. Such plans must indicate the square footage of each landscaped area, report the total square footage devoted to landscaping, identify each landscaping area and the types of plants to be provided therein, list the container size of each plant, and clearly portray the entire landscaping layout and irrigation system.

      (2)   Landscape design plans must be prepared by a California Registered Landscape Architect, unless waived by the Planning Director or designee.

      (3)   No building permit will be issued until landscaping and irrigation plans have been reviewed and approved by the Planning Director or designee. The Landscape Architect must certify the plans have been implemented according to the approved plans.

   Where an industrial use abuts a property in a residential zone, a masonry wall of minimum height eight feet must be erected and maintained between the two uses. The wall shall be measured from the highest adjacent grade. Masonry walls greater than 40 feet in total length must be designed with architectural columns at intervals lengths of between 12 to 16 feet. Landscape screening of the wall must also be provided on the industrial property.

Buffering of Industrial Uses

(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04; Am. Ord. 1167, passed 11-20- 06; Am. Ord. 1305, passed 10-7-20)

   The design of structures on the industrial zoned lots must comply with the Design Review guidelines as adopted under City Council Resolution 5298.

(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04; Am. Ord. 1167, passed 11-20- 06; Am. Ord. 1305, passed 10-7-20)

   In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 16.21, the following applicable requirements of this Title 16 must apply to development in industrial zones:

Chapter 16.40: General Property Development Standards

Chapter 16.42: Performance Standards

Chapter 16.44: Fences, Wall, and Hedges

Chapter 16.46: Off-Street Parking and Loading

Chapter 16.48: Signs

Chapter 16.50: Antennas and Other Telecommuni- cations Facilities

Chapters 16.54 -16.76: Standards for Specific Land Uses

Chapters 16.110-16.118: Nonconformities

(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04; Am. Ord. 1159, passed 6-19-06; Am. Ord. 1167, passed 11-20- 06; Am. Ord. 1305, passed 10-7-20)