Chapter 14.370 — M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

The M-2 general industrial district provides site for manufacturing, agricultural and industrial processing and support commercial and office uses. This district allows for heavy industrial uses which, by their nature, could result in environmental conditions not compatible with sensitive (residential) uses. Typically, M-2 uses will be physically separated from environmentally sensitive uses by transitional uses such as M-1 light industrial and C-G general commercial districts. (Formerly 14.150.010; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

Land may be used within the M-2 general industrial district as provided for within Chapter 14.350 BMC (Industrial Use Table). Additionally, existing agricultural activities may be continued until such time as the land is proposed and developed for urban uses. (Formerly 14.150.020; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

Land may be used, subject to securing a use permit, within the M-2 general industrial district as provided within Chapter 14.350 BMC (Industrial Use Table), and in accordance with provisions of Chapter 14.60 BMC (Conditional Use Permits). (Formerly 14.150.030; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

Setback for lot boundaries fronting public roads, minimum lot sizes, maximum lot coverage and maximum height restrictions is required for all lots within the M-2 district as follows:

• (1) Street Frontage Setbacks. Setback for lot boundaries fronting public roads shall be required as follows:

  • (a) Such setback may be reduced to a minimum of 15 feet; provided, that for each square foot of additional buildable area created under this provision, an equivalent area of planter or landscaped area is provided. Front or side street yards may be used for off-street parking.

  • (b) Where a portion of the frontage of a block is within a residential or commercial district, a setback at least equivalent to the residential or commercial district street frontage setback shall be required along the industrial street frontage.

• (2) Side Setback. A side setback shall not be required except under the following circumstances:

  • (a) Where the side of a lot in the general industrial zone abuts a residential district, there shall be a side yard of not less than 25 feet. However, where an alley separates the industrial and residential uses, the width of the alley may serve as all or part of the required 25-foot separation.

• (b) Where the side of a lot in the general industrial zone abuts a commercial district, there shall be a side yard of not less than 10 feet. However, where an alley separates the side yards of the commercial and industrial uses, no side yard setbacks shall be required.

• (3) Where the side of a lot is a street frontage, the provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall apply.

• (4) Rear Setback. A rear yard shall not be required except where the rear of a lot in the general industrial zone abuts a lot in any residential or commercial zone, in which case there shall be a rear yard of not less than 15 feet. However, where an alley separates the industrial and residential uses, no rear setback shall be required.

• (5) There is no minimum lot size or minimum lot depth or width requirement in the M-2 district. All lots developed or used in the M-2 district shall be as large as is necessary to comply with all requirements of this chapter and title.

• (6) An additional 15 percent lot coverage (total lot coverage of 90 percent) may be allowed through the issuance of a conditional use permit.

• (7) No building or structure erected on property in the M-2 district shall have a height greater than 60 feet. Such height limitation may be exceeded by appurtenances necessary to the operation of any permitted use. Where a parcel is contiguous to a residential district, the maximum structure or building height shall be 30 feet in height or one story. The planning commission may, however, grant an exception, subject to the provisions of Chapter 14.180 BMC (Exceptions), to allow a structure or building to be erected to a height of not to exceed 100 feet.

• (Formerly 14.150.040 – 14.150.060, 14.150.080; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 377, 2007; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

Landscaping requirements applicable to the M-1 district, as defined within BMC § 14.360.050 , shall apply within the M-2 district.

(Formerly 14.150.070; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)

Special development regulations applicable to the M-1 district, as defined within BMC § 14.360.060 , shall apply within the M-2 district.

(Formerly 14.150.090; Ord. 320 § 1, 1999; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)