Guidelines for Designing an Industrial Project
- Commercial and Industrial Development Standards Handout
- Commercial & Industrial Parking Standards Handout
Before you begin, check with the staff of the Department of Regional Planning to confirm the following:
- Is the proposed use consistent with the General Plan?
- What is the zoning and does it allow the proposed use?
- Are there any proposed street or alley widenings?
- Is the project subject to special standards district requirements?
Setbacks
Structures:
- Building…………………………………………………………………..0’
- Outdoor storage fences over 10’ high………………………..3’
Detached parking may encroach into setbacks if at least 75’ from front property line.
Parking:
- Adjacent to street…………………………………………………….5’
- Adjacent to A or R zone, for first 50’…………………………20’
- Other……………………………………………………………………..0’
Height
- M zones………………………………………………13 times buildable area
Parking
Requirements
- Industrial………………………………………………………..1 space per 500 sq. ft.
- Warehouse (must be 80% of structure)…………….1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.
- Offices (within industrial building)……………………..1 space per 400 sq. ft.
Parking Design
- Standard spaces (90)………………………………………8 1/2’ x 18’
- Aisle………………………………………………26’
- Compact spaces (90)(Maximum 40%)………………..8’ x 15’
- Aisle (must be all compact)………………..23’
- Handicap…………………………………………………………1 per 25 spaces
- 9’ x 18’ with 5’ loading zone adjacent
5’ landscaped setback on perimeter parking adjacent to streets with 30” - 42” masonry wall on inside of planter.
No backing directly into street or alley is allowed.
Landscaping
- Area equal to 2% of parking area (may be part of requirement parking perimeter)
- Adjacent to fences for outdoor storage……….1 sq. ft. each linear foot
Walls
- Adjacent to residential or agricultural……………6’ masonry wall.
- Between parking and street……………………….30” - 42” masonry wall.
- For outdoor storage…………………………………..8’ - 15’ solid fence or wall.