Chapter 30.88



"M2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE

30.88.010 Description and purpose.
30.88.020 Permitted primary uses and structures.
30.88.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
30.88.040 Permitted temporary uses and structures.
30.88.050 Conditional uses and structures.
30.88.060 Uses permitted subject to specific development standards.
30.88.070 Performance standards.
30.88.080 Design review.
30.88.085 Coverage.
30.88.090 Height.
30.88.100 Setback requirements.
30.88.110 Landscaping and screening.
30.88.120 Parking.
30.88.130 Lighting.
30.88.140 Rooftop equipment.
30.88.150 Trash collection areas.


30.88.010 Description and purpose.


The M2 zone is intended as a zone for light industrial development including manufacturing, wholesaling, research and development and limited services and retail 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 30-2600)

30.88.020 Permitted primary uses and structures.


a. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use in the M2 zone shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established, except the following permitted uses and structures.

1. Manufacturing Industries. The following manufacturing industries for the compounding, fabrication, processing, assembly or packaging of finished or semi-finished products from previously prepared materials are permitted in the M2 zone:

(a) Bakeries and confectionery industries.

(b) Chemical products manufacturing including cosmetics, perfume blending and toiletries (except soap).

(c) Clothing apparel and fabricated textile products manufacturing.

(d) Fabricated metal or composite products manufacturing or assembly including guns, engines, tools, electronic components, electrical machinery, appliances and equipment, motor vehicles, aircraft, cans, hardware, electroplating and similar products.

(e) Food and beverage processing plants except feed and flour mills.

(f) Furniture and fixture manufacturing, repair, refinishing and storage.

(g) Glass, clay and stone products manufacturing excepting brickyards utilizing kilns or the manufacturing of cement, clay, plaster, and similar mineral products.

(h) Ice factory.

(i) Leather products manufacturing except leather tanning.

(j) Paper products manufacturing except processing of paper pulp.

(k) Photographic equipment and supplies manufacturing including film, reels, screens, chemicals, etc.

(l) Plastic and fabricated rubber products manufacturing except tire manufacturing.

(m) Precision instruments manufacturing.

(n) Printing, publishing and lithographic services.

2. Wholesale Trades. Wholesale trade businesses engaged in the assembly, sorting, packing, warehousing, sales or distribution of products primarily intended for resale to retailers, to industrial, commercial, institutional or professional users are permitted in the M2 zone.

3. Warehousing. All.

4. Retail Trades. The following specialized retail trades are permitted in the M2 zone:

(a) Automobile supply stores.

(b) Brickyards (sales only, no manufacturing permitted).

(c) Building materials, supplies, sales and service.

(d) Floor covering sales including carpets, linoleum, tile, rugs, etc.

(e) Hardware stores.

(f) Lumberyards, not including milling operations.

(g) Nurseries and garden supply sales.

(h) Swimming pools and spas sales and service.

(i) Tire stores subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(j) Vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies, including new and used automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, recreational vehicles and boats, subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(k) Window screen, shade and awning shops.

5. Service Businesses. The following service businesses are permitted in the M2 zone:

(a) Ambulance services.

(b) Animal shelters.

(c) Automobile service stations subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(d) Body shops and painting booths, subject to the provisions of this chapter pertaining to vehicle repair garages and provided that all dust, odors and air contaminants are contained on site.

(e) Car washes, full or self service, subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(f) Carpet cleaning services.

(g) Contractor's construction services including but not limited to electrical, masonry, tile, plastering, carpentry, roofing, glass, insulation, ironwork and similar services.

(h) Copying services including but not limited to photostating, and blueprinting.

(i) Day care centers.

(j) Domestic pet grooming shops.

(k) Electrical appliance and motor repair shops.

(l) Equipment rental and leasing services.

(m) Exterminating services.

(n) Heating and ventilating service shops.

(o) Kennels, commercial.

(p) Laundries, industrial including dry cleaning, pressing and dyeing.

(q) Linen supply services.

(r) Lock and key services.

(s) Moving and storage services.

(t) Parcel delivery and pick-up services.

(u) Photo developing services.

(v) Plumbing shops.

(w) Taxidermist services.

(x) Tool sharpening and repair.

(y) Towing services and impound yards.

(z) Upholstering services.

(aa) Vehicle repair garages subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(bb) Veterinary offices including hospitalization services.

(cc) Water softener services.

(dd) Welding shops.

(ee) Wineries.

6. Research, Development and Testing. The following research and development activities are permitted in the M2 zone:

(a) Data processing firms.

(b) Laboratories (experimental or testing).

(c) Scientific research or experimental development of materials, methods or products.

7. Offices. All.

8. Community Facilities. Publicly and privately operated public utility uses, including 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.

9. Entertainment Production.

10. Storage Yards. Storage yards for the storage of new and used materials, except junk dealer yards, inoperative motor vehicles and parts thereof shall be permitted in the M2 zone.

11. Automobile and Truck Parking Lots and Garages.

12. Other Uses. 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 M2 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 M2 zone. All uses specified in the M2 zone shall be subject to specific development standards as required in the M2 zone. (Ord. 5176 º 33, 1997: Ord. 5175 º 6, 1997: prior code º 30-2601)

30.88.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.


The following accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in the M2 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 M2 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 30-2602)

30.88.040 Permitted temporary uses and structures.


The following temporary uses and structures shall be permitted subject to the provisions 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 30-2603)

30.88.050 Conditional uses and structures.


The following uses and structures may be permitted in the M2 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 this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein.

a. Caretakers 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. Nonemergency heliports.

e. Public dances.

f. Publicly and privately operated transmission facilities.

g. Recycling and processing centers.

h. Restaurants.

i. Sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption.

j. Sale of alcoholic beverages on the same lot with an automobile service station.

k. 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 34, 1997: prior code º 30-2604)

30.88.060 Uses permitted subject to specific development standards.


a. Automobile Service Stations. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, all automobile service stations shall conform to the requirements specified in this section. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established for any automobile service station unless the limitations listed below are complied with. No sale of nonautomotive related products, including alcoholic beverages, shall be allowed unless the limitations below are complied with.

1. The minimum lot area shall be fourteen thousand four hundred (14,400) square feet.

2. The minimum length of the front property line shall be not less than one hundred twenty (120) lineal feet. Where the site also abuts upon a side street or alley, the minimum length of the property line abutting such street or alley shall be ninety (90) lineal feet.

3. All buildings shall maintain a setback distance of not less than thirty (30) feet from any public street right-of-way line. Pump island canopies





shall not be deemed to be a building for the purposes of this subsection.

4. All gasoline pumps, pump islands and equipment shall be situated not less than fifteen (15) feet from any public street right-of-way. Canopies over pump islands shall not be situated less than five (5) feet from any property line.

5. No mechanical servicing or greasing of trucks in excess of one and one-half (11/2) ton capacity or industrial equipment of any type or character shall be permitted.

6. No sale of merchandise not clearly incidental to the automotive industry shall be permitted except within an enclosed building. Merchandise display shall be permitted on each pump island provided that the aggregate display area on each island shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. Automotive products display shall be permitted along the front of the building; such display shall be located within thirty-six (36) inches of the building, shall not exceed thirty-six (36) inches in height above the sidewalk surface or ground level on which it is located and shall not be more than a total of ten (10) linear feet in length.

7. No parking area shall block ingress to or egress from pump islands or service bays.

8. There shall not be more than two (2) vehicular accessways to any one street for each development site.

9. No driveway access may be located nearer than five (5) feet to the beginning of a curve of a street corner or nearer than five (5) feet from an interior property line.

10. The outer radius of any turning area to all pump islands shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet.

11. No miscellaneous items, products, equipment, vehicles or signs shall be permitted on any corner formed by intersecting streets within that triangular area between the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way and a diagonal line joining points on said property lines twenty-five (25) feet from their point of intersection or, in the case of rounded corners, the areas between the tangent to the curve and a diagonal line adjoining points on such tangents twenty-five (25) feet from the point of intersection. Area lighters shall be permitted within the area designated in this subsection, provided the top of such fixture shall not exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet above the sidewalk surface or ground level on which it is located. Such area lighters used to illuminate the lot shall be so arranged as to substantially deflect light away from and avoid undue annoyance to any residential properties and shall not constitute a hazard to vehicle operators on the public street or those entering and leaving the station premises. Landscape lighting fixtures shall be permitted within the area designated in this subsection, provided such fixtures are installed in close proximity to the ground, but in no event to exceed three (3) feet in height, and of such intensity as not to constitute hazard to vehicle operators on the public street or those entering and leaving the station premises.

12. Minimum five (5) foot wide planters shall be provided along the interior property lines where adjacent to residentially zoned areas which shall be landscaped and irrigated as provided in this chapter.

13. All utility services which provide service to the property shall, within the exterior boundary lines of such property, be installed underground.

14. Refuse storage area of sufficient size to accommodate a refuse bin shall be provided on the site in an area enclosed by a minimum five and one-half (51/2) foot high masonry wall as provided for in this chapter and shall be located in the rear portion of the property in such manner as to be accessible to refuse collection vehicles.

15. A planting strip a minimum of five (5) feet wide or a landscaped berm a minimum of four (4) feet wide and two (2) feet high shall be established and continuously maintained and landscaped along any property line abutting a street, except at driveways. Bermed areas may require a two (2) foot high retaining wall on the interior side of the service station site where deemed necessary by the zoning administrator. Any planting within ten (10) feet of an entry or exit driveway shall not be permitted to grow higher than thirty (30) inches.

16. Final plans shall be submitted for approval by the director of planning for conformity with the aforesaid requirements precedent to the issuance of a building permit.

17. Separate public restrooms for men and women shall be provided within a building and be maintained in clean and fully functional condition at all times that the facility is open for business.

b. Car Washes, Full and Self Service. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, all car washes shall conform to the requirements specified in this section. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, established, structurally altered, enlarged or established for any car wash unless the following limitations are complied with:

1. Lot Area.

(a) The minimum lot area shall be twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet except that the site area for a self-service car wash may be twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet minimum.

2. Site Improvements and Arrangement.

(a) All buildings shall maintain a setback distance of not less than ten (10) feet from any public right-of-way.

(b) The wash rack and any other enclosed work space shall be constructed and arranged so that entrances, exits and openings therein shall not face any property in any residential zone.

(c) No building shall be situated less than twenty-five (25) feet from any interior property lines abutting a residential zone.

(d) There shall not be more than two (2) vehicular accessways to any one street for each development site and there shall be no vehicular accessways along any frontage where the property directly across the street is located in any residential zone.

(e) No driveway access may be located nearer than five (5) feet to the beginning of a curve of a street corner or nearer than five feet from a common property line, such dimension to be measured from the edge of the overall apron width including the curb transitional slope.

(f) There shall be provided on the same lot or parcel on which any car wash is permitted, except in a self-service car wash, a waiting area for incoming cars accessible to the entrance end of the washing equipment of not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet, and an area beyond the exit end of the washing equipment of not less than three thousand (3,000) square feet to be used for the hand finishing of the washing process, both such areas being exclusive of areas intended for other uses; provided that where the conveyor space for hand finishing within the enclosed area is a minimum distance of sixty (60) linear feet, the hand finishing area beyond the exit and outside the enclosed area shall not be less than one thousand (1,000) square feet.

(g) The dispensing of motor vehicle fuel and lubricants shall be allowed; provided, that all pumps, pump islands, canopies and equipment devoted to such use be set back a minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet from any public street, ten (10) feet from any abutting property line and twenty-five (25) feet from any residential zone. No dispensing of motor vehicle fuels and lubricants shall be allowed in self-service car washes.

(h) No buildings, equipment, vehicles, signs or miscellaneous items shall be permitted on any corner formed by intersecting streets within that triangular area between the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way and a diagonal line joining points on the said property lines twenty-five (25) feet from their point of intersection or, in the case of rounded corners, the areas between the tangent to the curve and a diagonal line adjoining points on such tangents twenty-five (25) feet from the point of intersection. Area lighters shall be permitted within the area designated in this subsection provided the top of the actual lighting fixture shall not exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet above the sidewalk surface or ground level on which it is located nor be lower than twelve (12) feet above such surface or level. Landscape lighting fixtures will be permitted within the area designated in this subsection, provided such fixtures are installed in close proximity to the ground, but in no event to exceed eighteen (18) inches in height, and of such intensity as not to constitute a hazard to vehicle operators on the public street or those entering and leaving the premises.



3. Landscaping.

(a) Minimum five (5) foot wide planters shall be provided along the interior property lines where adjacent to residentially zoned areas which shall be landscaped and irrigated as provided in this chapter. Planting in such area shall include but not be limited to trees having minimum fifteen (15) gallon size at a maximum spacing of ten (10) feet on center.

(b) Landscaping and planting at a width of ten (10) feet shall be provided adjacent to all street frontages except for necessary walkways and driveways.

(c) An equivalent area of landscaping may be substituted for the specific locations of landscaped areas required by subsections (a) and (b) above when a landscaping plan is submitted by a landscape architect and approved by the director of planning, provided that a safety factor as to unobscured site distance is incorporated into said plan.

4. Merchandising.

(a) No sale of toys, beverages, or other merchandise except fuel and oil shall be permitted except within an enclosed building or from vending machines. A maximum of two (2) vending machines shall be permitted and shall abut the building.

(b) No merchandise display shall be permitted outside of an enclosed building.

5. Utilities and Waste Disposal.

(a) All utility services which provide service to the property shall, within the exterior boundary lines of such property, be installed underground.

(b) Wash and rinse water shall be one hundred (100) percent reclaimed and recirculated to the extent that the only make-up water required is that necessary to account for losses due to evaporation, water carried out on vehicles as a result of their having been washed, and similar losses. The reclamation and recirculation system shall be designed by a professional engineer registered in the state of California to practice in the field of mechanical engineering.

(c) Salt brine from the regeneration of water softening equipment is to be disposed of in an approved disposal site and is not to be introduced into the sanitary sewer or storm drain system.

(d) Provisions shall be made to prevent area water from the site from flowing over any public sidewalk.

(e) No car wash shall be operated unless a valid industrial waste permit has been issued by the superintendent of building.

(f) Refuse storage area of sufficient size to accommodate a refuse bin shall be provided on the site in an area enclosed by a six (6) foot masonry wall as provided for in this chapter and shall be located in the rear portion of the property in such manner as to be accessible to refuse collection vehicles.

6. Plan Approval. Final plans shall be submitted for approval by the director of planning for conformity with the aforesaid requirements precedent to the issuance of a building permit.

c. Tire Stores. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, all tire stores shall conform to the requirements specified in this section. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established for any tire store unless the following limitations are complied with:

1. Activities must be conducted within a building. There shall be no hoists or wheel alignment racks outside. All goods and equipment shall be stored, and activities maintained or carried on inside a building unless the opening to the service area is inadequate for vehicular entry; in that case the sale and installation of tires, brakes, shock absorbers or batteries may be carried on outside the building.

2. Tires taken in trade that have no more than a salvage value, or tires taken in trade which require retreading to be saleable to the general public must be stored in a solid wall enclosure a minimum of five and one-half (51/2) feet high. No tires or other material shall be stacked higher than the enclosure. Such enclosure shall be located in the rear portion of the property.

3. No recapping, retreading or tire rebuilding shall be permitted.

4. Not more than one (1) merchandise display shall be permitted outside the building, which display shall not exceed forty-four (44) inches in height above the sidewalk surface or ground level on which it is located and shall not be more than forty (40) inches in width nor more than a total of ten (10) linear feet in length.

5. No servicing of trucks in excess of one and one-half (11/2) ton capacity or industrial equipment of any type or character shall be permitted.

6. No driveway access may be located nearer than five (5) feet to the beginning of a curve of a street corner or nearer than five (5) feet from an interior property line.

7. No miscellaneous items, products, equipment, vehicles or signs shall be permitted on any corner formed by intersecting streets within that triangular area between the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way and a diagonal line joining points on said property lines twenty-five (25) feet from their point of intersection or, in the case of rounded corners, the areas between the tangent to the curve and a diagonal line adjoining points on such tangents twenty-five (25) feet from the point of intersection. Area lighters shall be permitted within the area designated in this subsection, provided the top of such fixture shall not exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet above the sidewalk surface or ground level on which it is located. Such area lighters used to illuminate the lot shall be so arranged as to substantially deflect light away from and avoid undue annoyance to any residential properties and shall not constitute a hazard to vehicle operators on the public street or those entering and leaving the premises. Landscape lighting fixtures shall be permitted within the area designated in this subsection, provided such fixtures are installed in close proximity to the ground, but in no event to exceed three (3) feet in height, and of such intensity as not to constitute hazard to vehicle operators on the public street or those entering and leaving the premises.

8. Minimum five (5) foot wide planters shall be provided along the interior property lines where adjacent to residentially zoned areas which shall be landscaped and irrigated as provided in this chapter.

9. Final plans shall be approved by the director of planning as to conformity with the aforesaid requirements precedent to the issuance of a building permit.

d. Vehicle Repair Garages. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, all vehicle repair garages shall conform to the requirements specified in this section. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established for any vehicle repair garage unless the following limitations are complied with:

1. Activities must be conducted within a building. All goods and equipment shall be stored, and activities maintained or carried on inside a building. There shall be no hoists or wheel alignment racks outside of a building.

2. No work station used for the repair of vehicles may be credited toward meeting the parking requirement.

3. In addition to the other requirements of this zone, planters, a minimum of five (5) feet in width shall be provided along the property lines where adjacent to residentially zoned areas.

e. Vehicle Sales, Leasing and Rental Agencies. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, all businesses engaged in the sale, leasing or rental of vehicles shall conform to the requirements of the provisions specified in this section. No building, structure or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established for any vehicle sales, leasing or rental lot unless the following limitations are complied with:

1. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.

2. Where an outdoor vehicle storage or sales display area adjoins a street right-of-way, there shall be a minimum five (5) foot wide, fully landscaped parking setback area along the entire street frontage(s) except at driveways in accordance with the requirements for landscaping of parking areas contained in chapter 30.124 of this title.

3. Where outdoor vehicle storage or sales display areas abut a residential zone or an alley, there shall be a minimum five and one-half (51/2) foot high decorative masonry wall separating such vehicle storage or display areas from the residentially zoned property or alley. Where a wall abuts an alley, no gate or other opening shall exceed twenty (20) feet in width. No barbed wire, razor wire or other hazardous materials shall be placed on top of the wall.

4. No part of the outdoor storage area used for the parking of vehicles for sale shall be credited toward the parking requirements set forth in chapter 30.124 of this title. (Ord. 5129 º 2, 1996: prior code º 30-2605)

30.88.070 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 M2 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 M2 zone which causes the maximum sound level to exceed the noise levels specified in chapter 8.36 of this Code. Further, when a M2 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 M2 use.

f. Outdoor Uses. All uses except parking, growing plants, Christmas tree lots, pumpkin sales lots, storage of shopping carts, vending machines, car washes, service stations, vehicle storage or display, tire stores and storage yards, subject to very specific standards contained within this chapter, shall be conducted entirely within a building. All outdoor storage other than shopping cart storage shall be fully enclosed within 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.

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 retirement 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 8, 1995: prior code º 30-2606)

30.88.080 Design review.


Design review shall be required in accordance with the provisions of chapter 30.16, article X of this title. (Prior code º 30-2607)

30.88.085 Coverage.


The maximum lot coverage for Industrial Mixed-Use/Large Scale Projects which contain a building or structure which exceed 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 7, 1997)

30.88.090 Height.


a. No building or structure in the M2 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 M2 zone shall exceed a height of ten stories or one hundred seventy-five (175) feet above grade, whichever is less. (Ord. 5175 º 8, 1997: prior code º 30-2608)

30.88.100 Setback requirements.


a. Street Setback. No building, structure or parking area in the M2 zone shall be closer than three (3) feet and an average setback of five (5) 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 eighteen (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 30.88.130;

(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) 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 9, 1997: prior code º 30-2609)

30.88.110 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 30-2610)

30.88.120 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 30-2611)

30.88.130 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. Flashing, shimmering or flickering light shall be screened from view off site. (Prior code º 30-2612)

30.88.140 Rooftop equipment.


Rooftop equipment shall be completely enclosed on all sides or screened from view of public rights-of-way. (Prior code º 30-2613)

30.88.150 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 doors 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 30-2614)