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Yorba Linda City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 18

14 INDUSTRIAL ZONES

§ 18.14.010 Purpose.

In addition to the purpose outlined in Section 18.02.020, the industrial zones are included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following objectives:
A. 
To reserve appropriately located areas for industrial use and protect these areas from intrusion by dwellings and other inharmonious uses.
B. 
To protect residential, commercial and nuisance-free non-hazardous industrial uses from noise, odor, dust, smoke, truck traffic and other objectionable influences from fire, explosion, radiation and other hazards incidental to certain industrial uses.
C. 
To provide sufficient open space around industrial structures to protect them from hazard and to minimize the impact of industrial plants on nearby residential or commercial zones.
D. 
To minimize traffic congestion and to avoid the overloading of utilities by restricting the construction of buildings of excessive size in relation to the amount of land around them.
E. 
To provide space for large-scale wholesale/retail uses which are not appropriate in the commercial zones due to intensity of scale, parking and traffic patterns, and which are more appropriately suited to industrial areas.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.14.020 Light manufacturing (M-1) zone.

This zone is intended as an area for light industrial and limited service commercial uses that can meet high performance standards but that frequently do not meet site development standards appropriate to planned research and development parks.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.14.030 Permitted and conditional uses.

Table 18.14-1 identifies the permitted uses, and accessory uses within the industrial zones. Uses in the table are permitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited.
Table 18.14-1
INDUSTRIAL LAND USE MATRIX
Use
M-1
Comments
Adult oriented business
P
See Ch. 18.20 Art. V
Alcoholic beverage sales, accessory
C
 
Animal boarding
C
See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII
Animal day care
C
See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII
Animal grooming
P
See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII
Animal hospital, large animal
C
See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII
Animal hospital, small animal
C
See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII
Animal shelter
C
See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII
Automobile/truck/trailer repair and painting
C
 
Bakery, wholesale
P
 
Banks/financial institutions
P
 
Blueprinting/photocopying
P
 
Bottling plant
P
 
Caretakers quarters
A
 
Cement products manufacturing
P
 
Christmas tree/pumpkin sales
T
 
Church/temple/religious institution
C
 
Citrus/agricultural products processing
C
 
Cleaning/dry cleaning plant
C
 
Co-generation plant
C
 
Communication facility
C
See Ch. 18.20 Art. XI
Commercial recreation
C
 
Commercial tutoring facility
C 1
 
Construction office/trailer
T
 
Contractors yard
C
 
Daycare center/nursery
C
 
Electronic manufacturing
P
 
Emergency shelter (up to 30 occupants)
P
See Section 18.14.050
Emergency shelter (greater than 30 occupants)
C
See Section 18.14.050
Equipment yards, rental/sales
C
 
Farms/ranch, commercial
P
 
Farm implement/machine sales
C
 
Fruit/vegetable stands
T
 
Fuel sales, bulk
C
 
Instrument manufacturing
P
 
Janitorial service/supply
P
 
Kennel, commercial
C
See Ch. 18.20 Art. VII
Laboratory, analytical
P
 
Laboratory, sample
C
 
Live entertainment
C
 
Lumber yard/building materials
C
 
Maintenance facility
C
 
Medical/dental clinic
C
 
Mini-warehouse/self storage
C
 
Newspaper or magazine printing and publishing
P
 
Nursery, wholesale
P
 
Office and related machinery manufacturing
P
 
Office, business/professional
P
 
Outdoor event
T
 
Packing house
C
 
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
P
 
Print shop/lithography
P
 
Public building/grounds
C
 
Public utility facility
C
 
Recreational court
C
See Ch. 18.20 Art. III
Recycling facility, small
A
See Ch. 18.32
Recycling facility, large
C
See Ch. 18.32
Research and development
P
 
Restaurant
C
 
Retail food
C
 
Retail/service business
C
 
Sign painting/manufacturing
P
 
Stone/monument yard
C
 
Taxidermist
P
 
Tire retreading/recapping
C
 
Truck, trailer sales/service
C
 
Vehicle body repair/painting
C
 
Vehicle rental/leasing
C
 
Vehicle storage yard
C
Excluding trucks over 1 ton in size.
Warehouse/storage
P
 
Waste management facility
C
See Ch. 18.32
Welding, machine shops, metal plating
C
 
(A = Accessory Use; C = Conditional Use; D = Design Review; T = Temporary Use; P = Permitted Use; 1 = Conditional Use in Prospect Avenue M-1 zone only.)
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2011-968 § 8, 2011; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.14.040 Property development standards.

The standards in Table 18.14-2 shall apply to developments within the industrial zones.
Table 18.14-2
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
 
Standard
Minimum lot area1
10,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width
100 ft.
Minimum lot depth
100 ft.
Front setback
10 ft.
Side setback, interior
—
Side setback, street
10 ft.
Rear setback
—
Lot coverage, maximum
60%
Building height, maximum
35 ft.
Off street parking
See Chapter 18.22
1
Any legally established lot that is at least 4,000 sq. ft. and has a minimum 20-foot wide vehicular access to a street may be used as a building site.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.14.050 Special requirements.

A. 
When any M zone abuts or is situated across a street from a property in any residential zone, a minimum building setback of 100 feet shall be required from such residential zone. The 25 feet of said setback nearest the street or zone boundary line shall be landscaped and the remainder may be used for off-street parking purposes as provided in Chapter 18.22. A three-foot-tall wall or berm shall be constructed in back of the landscaped area along street setbacks. Along all other lot lines adjacent to residential zones, a six-foot tall wall shall be constructed.
B. 
Emergency Shelters. When establishing an emergency shelter, the following standards shall apply:
1. 
The maximum number of beds/persons permitted to be served nightly shall be based on the individual capacity of the building and overall facility and shall not be less than 50 square feet per person served;
2. 
On-site client waiting and intake areas shall be located internally to the building where feasible. If not feasible, an exterior waiting area shall be provided which contains a minimum of 10 square feet per bed provided at the facility. Said waiting area shall be in a location not adjacent to the public right-of-way and shall be visibly separated from public view by a minimum six-foot-tall visual screening mature landscaping or a minimum six-foot-tall decorative masonry wall;
3. 
Stays at the facility shall be on a first-come, first-served basis and facility clients must vacate the facility each morning and have no guaranteed bed for the next night;
4. 
Maximum stay at the facility shall not exceed 180 days in a 365-day period for clients with Yorba Linda residency and shall not exceed 90 days in a 365-day period for all others;
5. 
A minimum of one employee per 15 beds shall be on duty when the facility is open and shall be maintained during operational hours;
6. 
Clients shall only be on-site and admitted to the facility between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. during Pacific Daylight Time and 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. during Pacific Standard Time;
7. 
A minimum of one parking stall for each employee, staff, or volunteer shall be maintained. The number of parking spaces may be reduced by 25% if the shelter is located within 1,000 feet of a public transit stop. Bicycle rack parking shall also be provided at the facility;
8. 
Facility improvements shall provide:
a. 
A minimum of one toilet for every 10 beds per gender,
b. 
A minimum of one shower for every 8 beds per gender,
c. 
Private shower and toilet facility for each area designated for use by individual families;
9. 
Adequate exterior lighting shall be provided for safety and security purposes;
10. 
Client possession and/or use of the following are prohibited anywhere on the premises of an emergency shelter: alcohol, tobacco and illegal narcotics;
11. 
An Operations Plan shall be provided for the review and approval of the Community Development Director, and shall remain active throughout the life of the facility. At a minimum, the Operations Plan shall address the following:
a. 
Security and safety - addressing both on and off-site needs;
b. 
Loitering control - including specific measures regarding off-site controls to minimize 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;
d. 
Staff training - including knowledge and skills to assist clients in obtaining permanent shelter and income;
e. 
Communications and outreach - with objectives to maintain good communication and response to operational issues which may arise from the public or City staff;
f. 
Counseling programs - to be provided with referrals to outside assistance agencies;
g. 
Litter control - to provide for the timely removal of litter attributable to clients within the vicinity of the facility;
12. 
The facility may provide the following services and facilities in a designated area separate from the sleeping areas:
a. 
A recreation area either inside or outside the shelter;
b. 
A counseling center for job placement, educational, health care, legal, or mental health services;
c. 
Laundry facilities to serve the number of clients at the shelter;
d. 
Kitchen for the preparation of meals;
e. 
Dining hall;
f. 
Client storage areas (i.e., for the overnight storage of bicycles and personal items);
g. 
Or similar services supporting the needs of homeless clients.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2011-968 § 9; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3; Ord. 2024-1110, 7/16/2024)

§ 18.14.060 Performance standards.

A. 
Landscaping.
1. 
In all M zones, required front and street side yards shall be landscaped. Said landscaping shall consist predominantly of plant materials except for necessary walks and drives.
2. 
All required landscaping shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly condition. When landscaping is required for portions of lot(s) to be publicly dedicated, the landscaping shall be maintained by the property owner for a period of one year from the date of the installation of the landscaping or until City acceptance of maintenance responsibilities, whichever occurs first.
B. 
Screening.
1. 
All mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning units and trash receptacle areas, shall be completely screened from surrounding properties by use of a wall or fence or shall be enclosed within a building.
2. 
Outdoor storage areas shall be entirely enclosed by a solid masonry wall not less than six feet in height to adequately screen view of outdoor storage areas from the external boundaries or the property, and all materials stored therein shall not exceed the height of the wall. The location of the outdoor storage areas shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.
3. 
Additional screening standards that may be applicable are found in Section 18.26.080 of this title.
C. 
Noise and Disturbances.
1. 
Noise. No use shall be permitted in any M zone that is not in conformance with Chapter 8.32 (Noise Control) of the City of Yorba Linda Municipal Code.
2. 
Odor. No use shall be permitted which creates annoying odor in such quantities as to be readily detectable beyond the boundaries of the site.
3. 
Electrical Disturbance, Heat and Cold, Glare. No use except a temporary construction operation shall be permitted which creates changes in temperature or direct glare, detectable by the human senses without the aid of instruments, beyond the boundaries of the site. No use shall be permitted which creates electrical disturbances that affect the operation of any equipment beyond the boundaries of the site.
4. 
Vibration. No use except a temporary construction operation shall be permitted which generates inherent and recurrent ground vibration perceptible, without instruments, at the boundary of the lot on which the use is located.
D. 
Hazards.
1. 
Fire and Explosion Hazards. All storage of and activities involving flammable and explosive materials shall be provided with adequate safety and fire fighting devices to the specifications of the Orange County Fire Authority. All incineration is prohibited.
2. 
Radioactivity. In all M zones, the use of radioactive materials shall be limited to measuring, gauging, and calibration devices.
E. 
Lighting. All exterior lighting attached directly to a building in any manner shall be hooded, screened or directed downward/inward in such a manner that the lighting element is not directly visible from the adjacent streets and properties. Exceptions to this provision are:
1. 
Seasonal holiday decorations between Thanksgiving Day and January 15th;
2. 
No more than 14 additional days in any given calendar year for any other seasonal holiday decorations as approved by the Community Development Director; and
3. 
Any lighting approved by the Planning Commission as a part of a conditional use permit process.
F. 
Whenever there is a question of conformance with the performance standards of this section, the Community Development Director shall require the property owner or operator to engage the services of a certified testing firm. Copies of all such tests shall be furnished to the Community Development Director.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.14.070 Accessory structures.

A. 
In any M zone, accessory structures shall not be located in front of the main building.
B. 
In any M zone, accessory structures shall meet all of the setback requirements for main buildings.
C. 
In any M zone, porches, steps, architectural features such as canopies or eaves, and chimneys, balconies or stairways may project not more than four feet into any required yard area.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

§ 18.14.080 Wall and fence requirements and restrictions.

A. 
In any required front or street side yard area, a wall or fence shall not exceed three feet in height.
B. 
In any required rear or interior side yard area, a wall or fence shall not exceed six feet in height.
C. 
The Community Development Director may administratively approve a deviation of 10 percent or less to the height provisions contained in subsections A and B above. A deviation of 11 percent to 20 percent over the prescribed standard contained in subsections A and B above, and/or retaining walls and/or combination retaining and screen walls up to a maximum height of nine feet may be approved subject to the granting of an administrative adjustment in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.38 of this title.
(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)