Chapter 30.84
"M1" RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE
30.84.010 Description and purpose.
30.84.020 Permitted primary uses and structures.
30.84.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
30.84.040 Permitted temporary uses and structures.
30.84.050 Conditional uses and structures.
30.84.060 Performance standards.
30.84.070 Design review.
30.84.075 Coverage.
30.84.080 Height.
30.84.090 Setback requirements.
30.84.100 Landscaping and screening.
30.84.110 Parking.
30.84.120 Lighting.
30.84.130 Rooftop equipment.
30.84.140 Trash collection areas.
30.84.010 Description and purpose.
The M1 zone is intended as a zone for restricted industrial development including research, development and testing, limited manufacturing, assembly and service activities in conformance with the comprehensive general plan of the city. In order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare, landscaping and performance standards have been established to foster compatibility between uses and the orderly and planned use of land resources. (Prior code º 30-2500)
30.84.020 Permitted primary uses and structures.
a. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use in the M1 zone shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established, except the following permitted uses and structures:
1. Ambulance services.
2. Audio and visual products manufacturing, including recording.
3. Bookbinderies.
4. Chemical products manufacturing, including cosmetics, perfume blending and toiletries (except soap).
5. Clothing apparel and fabricated textile manufacturing.
6. Copying services, including but not limited to photostating and blueprinting.
7. Data processing firms.
8. Day care centers.
9. Electronic instrument manufacturing and assembly.
10. Entertainment production.
11. Food and beverage processing plants, except feed and flour mills.
12. Jewelry manufacturing.
13. Laboratories (experimental or testing).
14. Leather products manufacturing, except leather tanning.
15. Offices (all).
16. Optical device manufacturing and assembly.
17. Packaging plants.
18. Parking lots or structures in compliance with the provisions of chapter 30.124 of this title.
19. Photographic equipment and supplies manufacturing, including film reels, screens, chemicals, etc.
20. Plastic products manufacturing, excluding stamping processes.
21. Precision connector manufacturing, including electrical cables and conduit systems.
22. Precision instruments manufacturing.
23. Printing, publishing and lithographic services.
24. Publicly and privately operated public utility uses.
25. Recording and sensory instrument or device manufacturing and assembly.
26. Recycling and processing centers, municipal.
27. Research, development and testing, including scientific research or experimental development of materials, methods and products.
28. Specialty metal prototype and machine development and testing.
29. Tool and die manufacturing, no fabrication or stamping processes.
30. Warehousing and distribution of products primarily intended for resale to retailers, to industrial or professional users.
31. Wholesaling.
32. Wireless telecommunication facilities provided such facilities are: integrated into a building facade or structure or located behind a roof parapet; are three hundred (300) feet or more from any residential zone; and, are in compliance with the provisions of chapter 30.122. For the purpose of this subsection, the method of measurement shall be by the shortest distance, without regard to intervening buildings from the nearest point of the proposed wireless telecommunication facility, to the nearest point of the zone district boundary.
33. Other uses which the zoning administrator determines to be similar in nature, function and operation to listed permitted primary uses within this zone.
b. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use for an Industrial Mixed-Use/Large Scale Project in the M1 zone shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established, except the following permitted uses and structures:
1. All uses in subsection a above.
2. All permitted primary uses and structures, accessory uses and structures, temporary uses and structures, and conditional uses and structures in the M1 zone. All uses specified in the M1 zone shall be subject to all specific development standards as required in the M1 zone. (Ord. 5176 º 31, 1997: Ord. 5175 º 2, 1997: prior code º 30-2501)
30.84.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
The following accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in the M1 zone.
a. Antennas (pole type) and flagpoles.
b. Dish antennas in compliance with the conditions and criteria of chapter 30.16, article X of this title.
c. Incidental outdoor storage shall be permitted in the M1 zone provided such storage is conducted wholly within an area completely enclosed by a masonry wall not less than five and one-half (51/2) feet in height, with all entrances and exits enclosed with opaque gates equal in height to the height of the wall. No outdoor storage shall be permitted to project above the height of such wall.
d. Signs, in compliance with chapter 15.08 of this Code. (Prior code º 30-2502)
30.84.040 Permitted temporary uses and structures.
The following temporary uses and structures shall be permitted subject to the provision of this zone:
a. Christmas tree sales lots when maintained between November 1st and December 31st, subject to the provisions of chapter 5.44 of this Code.
b. Contractor's Office and/or Storage. Temporary structures for the storage of tools and equipment or containing supervisory offices of the minimum necessary in connection with a project on site may be established and maintained only during the progress of active construction under an effective grading, building, utility, street or other development permit. Such temporary structure(s) shall be immediately removed upon expiration of the applicable permits.
c. Pumpkin sales lots, when maintained between October 15th and November 1st, subject to the provisions of section 5.08.420 of this Code. (Prior code º 30-2503)
30.84.050 Conditional uses and structures.
The following uses and structures may be permitted in the M1 zone subject to approval of a conditional use permit in compliance with the conditions and requirements of chapter 30.16, article VI of this title. The development standards of the zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein.
a. Caretaker's residences.
b. Equipment rental yards.
c. Hazardous waste facility, off-site or on-site as defined in article 2 (commencing with section 25110), chapter 6.5, division 20 of the State Health and Safety Code.
d. Kennels, commercial.
e. Nonemergency heliports.
f. Publicly and privately operated transmission facilities.
g. Recycling and processing centers.
h. Restaurants.
i. Sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption.
j. Wireless telecommunication facilities not integrated into a building facade or structure; or not located behind a roof parapet; or located less than three hundred (300) feet from any residential zone. For the purpose of this subsection, the method of measurement shall be by the shortest distance, without regard to intervening buildings from the nearest point of the proposed wireless telecommunication facility, to the nearest point of the zone district boundary. Said facilities shall comply with the provisions of chapter 30.122. (Ord. 5176 º 32, 1997: prior code º 30-2504)
30.84.060 Performance standards.
In accordance with the goals and precepts of the comprehensive general plan of the city, environmental performance standards are hereby established to protect the community from hazards, nuisances and other negative factors; to ensure that land uses are not operated in such a manner as to cause a detrimental effect on adjacent land uses or the community environment; and to preserve and enhance the lifestyle of Glendale residents through the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare. The following guidelines shall be evaluated on the basis of whether or not the activity is obnoxious to a person of normal sensitivity.
a. General Provisions. No land, building or structure in the M1 zone shall be used or occupied in any manner so as to create or maintain any dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable condition caused by fire, explosion or other hazards; noise or vibration; smoke, dust or other form of air pollution; liquid or solid refuse or wastes; or any other substance, condition or element used in such a manner or in such amount as to adversely affect the surrounding area or adjoining premises.
b. Air Quality. Any activity, operation or device which causes or tends to cause the release of air contaminants into the atmosphere shall comply with the rules and regulations of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and with the following:
1. Visible Emissions. No visible emissions of air contaminants or particulate matter shall be discharged into the atmosphere. No combustible refuse incineration shall be permitted.
2. Dust. Windborne dusts and debris across lot lines shall be prevented by planting, wetting, compacting, paving or other suitable treatment of land surface; storing, treating or enclosing materials; controlling sources of dust and debris by cleaning; or such other measures as may be required.
3. Odors. No odorous material shall be permitted so as to be obnoxious to persons of normal sensitivity as readily detectible at the property line or at any point off-site where the odor is greater.
c. Waste and Contaminants. No wastewater, radioactive material or other potential groundwater contaminant shall be discharged into or under the ground surface except for such groundwater recharge operations as may be conducted by or under the supervision of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and/or the city of Glendale. Any discharge into a public sewer, private sewer, private sewerage disposal system or into the ground of any materials that may contaminate any water supply, interfere with bacterial processes in sewerage treatment, or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous or offensive elements is prohibited. All industrial uses shall comply with the provisions of chapters 8.32, 8.44, 8.56 and 13.40 pertaining to refuse, weeds, sewer construction and sewer use. Liquid wastes shall be disposed of only by authorized discharge to a public sewer system or by transport to an acceptable disposal facility. Burning, dumping, or littering of solid wastes is prohibited. Solid wastes shall be disposed of only by transport to an acceptable disposal facility, except that inert solid materials may be utilized in landfills and construction when specifically authorized by a grading permit or building permit, and organic materials may be utilized in connection with normal and customary landscaping and agricultural activities providing that such activities meet all the requirements of the Glendale Municipal Code and these environmental performance standards; and do not endanger groundwater quality.
d. Vibration. No activities shall be permitted which cause objectionable vibration to adjoining property except for construction activities in connection with an effective building permit.
e. Noise. No noise shall be generated in the M1 zone which causes the maximum sound level to exceed the noise levels specified in chapter 8.36 of this Code. Further, when a M1 zone boundary line abuts a residential zone, no increase in the ambient noise base level for industrial zones shall be permitted. Such noise measurements shall be taken at the residential zone property line or at any point within the residential zone where the noise level from the industrial use is greater. No steady impulse noise (such as hammering or riveting) or steady audible tone components (such as whines, screeches or hums) shall be detectible from any residentially zoned property which is adjacent to a M1 use.
f. Outdoor Uses. All uses except parking, storage of shopping carts, vending machines, and incidental or temporary uses, subject to very specific standards contained within this chapter, shall be conducted entirely within a building.
Shopping cart storage shall be located adjacent to the entry of a building and shall be screened with a minimum three (3) foot, six (6) inch high solid wall/fence or combination of fence and landscaping to obscure the visibility of shopping carts from the adjacent public rights-of-way. Where the zoning administrator, in his/her discretion, determines that screening interferes with the cart removal/retrieval "opening" given the unique location of the building (e.g., corner structure where cart storage may be visible from two (2) or more intersecting public rights-of-way), the zoning administrator shall exempt the "opening" from the screening requirement and shall determine the orientation, location, size and configuration of the unscreened "opening." Shopping cart storage shall not intrude into any required pedestrian passageway or public right of-way.
One (1) outdoor vending machine shall be permitted for each three thousand (3,000) square feet of site area up to a maximum of eight (8) such vending machines per site. Vending machines shall be attached to or located immediately adjacent to a building. Outdoor vending machines shall be accessible and shall not encroach into any required pedestrian access or walkway. For the purpose of this section, vending machines shall not include coin operated amusement devices, rides, scales or similar devices. All signs on an outdoor vending machine shall be regulated by chapter 15.08 of this Code. (Ord. 5085 º 7, 1995: prior code º 30-2505)
30.84.070 Design review.
Design review shall be required in accordance with the provisions of chapter 30.16, article X of this title. (Prior code º 30-2506)
30.84.075 Coverage.
The maximum lot coverage for Industrial Mixed-Use/Large Scale Projects which contain a building or structure which exceeds thirty-five (35) feet in height above grade shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the project area. For the purpose of this section lot coverage shall not include a separate parking garage not attached to the primary building or structure. (Ord. 5175 º 3, 1997)
30.84.080 Height.
a. No building or structure in the M1 zone shall exceed a height, at any point, of thirty-five (35) feet above grade with the following exception:
1. For Industrial Mixed-Use/Large Scale Projects for which project specific environmental review has been completed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as it now exists or hereafter may be amended, the height and distribution of buildings and structures on the site shall be determined at the time the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and/or Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) are executed or approved, provided, however, no building or structure in an Industrial Mixed-Use/Large Scale Project in the M1 zone shall exceed a height of ten (10) stories or one hundred seventy-five (175) feet above grade, whichever is less. (Ord. 5175 º 4, 1997: prior code º 30-2507)
30.84.090 Setback requirements.
a. Street Setback. No building, structure or parking area in the M1 zone shall be closer than five (5) feet and an average setback of ten (10) feet to any property line abutting a street. For Industrial Mixed-Use/Large Scale Projects for which project specific environmental review has been completed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as it now exists or hereafter may be amended, the street setback shall be determined at the time the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and/or Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) are executed or approved.
1. No person shall construct within the space between a street and a setback line established by ordinance or by this title, any building, wall, fence or structure except:
(a) Driveways and walks, provided that a driveway shall be limited to that area reasonably necessary to provide safe and efficient ingress to and egress from off-street parking spaces or loading spaces located behind a setback area;
(b) Eaves may project into a required setback area for a distance not to exceed thirty (30) inches;
(c) Flagpoles limited to one (1) per site, not to exceed the 35-foot height limit for buildings for this zone;
(d) Footings and public utility vaults if fully subterranean;
(e) Landscape accent lighting not to exceed eig;teen (18) inches in height;
(f) Necessary railings adjacent to stairways;
(g) Retaining walls, planters or curbs which are not more than eighteen (18) inches in height above the ground surface existing at the time of construction;
(h) Uncovered steps or landings not over four (4) feet high as measured parallel to the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction may project into the required setback area for a length of fourteen (14) feet measured parallel to the building.
2. No person shall store material or equipment within the space between a street and setback line established by ordinance or this chapter except temporarily during construction on the same premises.
b. Interior Setback. No interior setback is required except where industrial property abuts a residential zone boundary line or for Industrial Mixed-Use/Large Scale Projects. For Industrial Mixed Use/Large Scale Projects for which project specific environmental review has been completed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as it now exists or hereafter may be amended, the interior setback shall be determined at the time the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and/or Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) are executed or approved. Where industrial property including Industrial Mixed Use/Large Scale Projects abuts a residential zone boundary line, the minimum setback from such common boundary line shall be related to the height of the building or structure as follows:
1. For buildings and structures up to and including twenty-eight (28) feet in height above grade, there shall be a minimum setback from any property line abutting a residential zone of five (5) feet and an average setback of eight (8) feet.
2. For buildings and structures over twenty-eight (28) feet and up to and including thirty-five (35) feet in height above grade, there shall be a minimum setback from any property line abutting a residential zone of seven (7) feet and an average setback of ten (10) feet.
3. For buildings and structures over thirty-five (35) feet in height above grade, there shall be a minimum setback from any property line abutting a residential zone of one (1) foot for each two (2) feet in building height at any point, including any portion of a building that is less than thirty-five (35) feet in height.
(a) Notwithstanding the above provisions, the following are exceptions to the minimum interior setback from residential property:
(1) Boundary line walls may be located along the interior property lines or within interior setback areas but may not encroach into the street setback area;
(2) Driveways, walks and parking areas including lighting pursuant to the provisions of section 30.84.120;
(3) Eaves may project into a required setback area for a distance not to exceed thirty (30) inches;
(4) Footings and public utility vaults if fully subterranean;
(5) Railings adjacent to stairways;
(6) Subterranean and semi-subterranean parking garages may extend to the interior property line including equipment, service, utility and storage areas provided such areas do not have any door, window or other opening to the outside along the interior property line;
(7) Uncovered steps or landings not over four (4) four feet high as measured parallel to the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction may project into the required setback area four (4) feet for a length of fourteen (14) feet measured parallel to the building. (Ord. 5175 º 5, 1997: prior code º 30-2508)
30.84.100 Landscaping and screening.
a. All street setback areas and other areas not occupied by buildings, parking, or other incidental industrial activities shall be fully and permanently landscaped with live plant materials and shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner. For the purposes of this section, permanent landscaping shall consist of landscaped areas at the ground level, in planters or in potted containers having a minimum length, width, diameter or depth of twenty-four (24) inches. Pedestrian walks and vehicular accessways shall be permitted in such landscaped areas. The street setback area shall not be completely paved or covered with gravel. Permanent and automatic irrigation facilities shall be provided in all permanent landscaped areas except potted containers. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared by those licensed in the state of California to prepare such plans and submitted in connection with a building permit prior to its issuance. All landscaping and irrigation facilities shall be installed prior to the final approval of the building permit in accordance with the approved plans or a cash bond deposited with the superintendent of building in an amount equal to the estimated cost of installing the landscaping and irrigation. If the estimated cost of installing the landscaping and irrigation exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000), an instrument of credit may be deposited in lieu of a cash bond. Prior to the issuance of a use and occupancy certificate or release of the cash bond or instrument of credit, an individual licensed in the state of California to prepare landscape and irrigation plans shall file a certificate of compliance with the superintendent of building that all landscaping and irrigation improvements have been installed in substantial conformance with approved plans. If the developer fails to install the landscaping and irrigation within a reasonable time, the superintendent of building may cause all landscaping and irrigation equipment to be installed as provided in the approved plan a
nd to use the cash bond or instrument of credit for payment of the cost of such installation. Landscaping shall be permanently maintained in substantial conformance with the approved plan.
b. Trees shall be planted along any interior property line abutting a residential zone boundary to provide an effective screen. An average of one (1) tree shall be planted for each twenty (20) feet of such interior property line, exclusive of trees required pursuant to the provisions of chapter 30.124. Such trees shall be provided with sufficient tree well area for the tree type and surrounding area and shall be of a minimum size of twenty-four (24) inches boxed.
c. A minimum five and one-half (51/2) foot high decorative masonry wall shall be provided along the property line abutting any residential zone boundary line except where a semi-subterranean parking garage is located on such boundary line. Where an alley separates a commercial zone from a residential zone, said masonry wall shall be erected along the commercial property line except for necessary driveways and access gates or doors to trash collection areas. (Prior code º 30-2509)
30.84.110 Parking.
All parking and loading areas and vehicle accessways shall be in compliance with the provisions of chapter 30.124 of this title. No loading dock shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from a residential zone boundary line. (Prior code º 30-2510)
30.84.120 Lighting.
Lighting for uncovered parking areas, vehicle accessways and walkways shall not exceed a height of sixteen (16) feet, except that the maximum height on the rooftop of any parking structure located on a lot adjacent to any residential zone shall not exceed a height of eight (8) feet. Such overall height shall be measured from the paved parking area surface to the uppermost part of the light standard, including the light globe. Lighting shall be directed onto the driveways, walkways and parking areas within the development and away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. (Prior code º 30-2511)
30.84.130 Rooftop equipment.
Rooftop equipment shall be completely enclosed on all sides or screened from view of public rights-of-way. (Prior code º 30-2512)
30.84.140 Trash collection areas.
Trash collection areas shall be enclosed within a building or screened with masonry walls having a minimum height of five and one-half (51/2) feet and with an evenly distributed semi-enclosed roof covering at least forty (40) percent of the trash collection area or masonry walls having a minimum height of seven (7) feet without a semi-enclosed roof. Access gates or doors shall be of opaque material. If a trash collection area is to be within fifty (50) feet of a street right-of-way line or within the front fifty (50) percent of the lot, the access gates or door shall not directly face the public street. Trash collection areas shall be designed, located or screened so as not to be readily identifiable from adjacent streets or highways. (Prior code º 30-2513)