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Title 16 — Zoning

Chapter 16.054 — B/IP BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT

Claremont Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Claremont

§ 16.054.000. Intent.

The Business/Industrial Park (B/IP) District is intended to provide for a variety of professional and office uses, restricted industrial uses primarily engaged in research and testing, or in light manufacturing and the treatment of materials, that will maintain and enhance employment opportunities in the community. The B/IP District is also intended for commercial uses that do not serve community and neighborhood needs and/or commercial uses that are not compatible with other commercial uses allowed in commercial zoning districts elsewhere in the City. All uses are required to meet the Environmental Protective Standards of Chapter 16.154 to protect and maintain the residential character of the City.

All development in the B/IP District shall be designed to provide attractive sites that will complement one another, and be compatible with surrounding residential areas and other adjacent development. The allowable development intensity in this district is intended to be lower than in commercial districts to maintain and enhance the general residential character of the City.

The regulations in this chapter shall apply to all land in the B/IP District. Any and every building, premises, and land in the B/IP District shall be used or occupied and every building shall be erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within this district only in accordance with all applicable sections of this chapter and regulations of this title.

(08-05)

§ 16.054.010. Uses and development permitted.

A. Permitted Uses and Development

The only uses and development permitted in the B/IP District are those uses listed in Table 16.051.A as indicated in the column beneath the B/IP District. Where indicated with the letter "P," the use or development shall be permitted in the district. Where indicated with the letters "CUP," the use or development shall require a conditional use permit approved pursuant to Chapter 16.303 . Where indicated with the letters "SUDP," the use or development shall require a special use and development permit approved pursuant to Chapter 16.306 . Where indicated with the symbol < >, the use is prohibited. In the event a use is not listed or there is difficulty in categorizing a use as one of the uses listed in Table 16.051.A, the use shall be prohibited unless the Director of Community Development approves a Finding of Similar Use pursuant to Chapter 16.239.

B. Environmental Protective Standards

No new use or development may be initiated, or existing use altered or expanded, in the B/IP District until plans and specifications for such use or development are presented to and approved by the Director of Community Development as being capable of meeting the Environmental Protective Standards in Chapter 16.154 , and the Planning Commission concurs with said approval. The Director of Community Development may require the preparation of a report that would indicate the environmental effects to be expected from said use or development as related to the Environmental Protective Standards. A qualified engineering, planning, or environmental consulting firm as determined by the Director shall prepare the report. The applicant shall pay all costs associated with the preparation and review of the report.

C. Prohibited Uses

No use involving the manufacture, processing or treatment of products, which by nature of the operation are likely to result in the emission of offensive odor, dust, smoke, noxious gases, noise, vibration, glare, heat, other adverse impact, and/or hazard to the public health, safety and welfare by way of materials, process, product wastes or other methods, shall be permitted in the B/IP District unless mitigation measures to address these impacts and/or hazards are submitted and are acceptable to the Director of Community Development.

(08-05)

§ 16.054.020. Development standards.

The property development standards contained in the following chart shall apply to all land and structures in the B/IP Park District. For exceptions and explanatory description of these standards, off-site improvement and dedication requirements in conjunction with new developments, standards of fences and walls, see Chapters 16.130 through 16.154 , and standards for signs, see Title 18 .

A. Minimum Lot Size and Dimensions (1)

Size Width (ft.) Depth (ft.) Parking Spaces Required (2)
One acre 150 200 One per each 400 sq. ft. of gross foor area; except for
warehouse facilities – one per each 1,000 sq. ft of gross
foor area.

(1) For existing lots not meeting these standards, see Chapter 16.400 .

(2) For parking area development standards, see Chapter 16.136 .

B. Building Height

The maximum building height shall be two stories or 35 feet with the following exception:

For those lots which do not abut a residential zoning district, or which are not across the street from a residential district, the building height may be increased to a maximum of four stories or 50 feet with the provision that for every foot of building height in excess of 35 feet the required front and street side setback be increased by 2 feet.

  • C. Setbacks

    1. Front and street side setbacks. The minimum front and street side setbacks shall be 25 feet. Where a lot fronts or sides on a major or secondary street as indicated on the General Plan, or is across the street from a residential district, the front or street side setback shall be 35 feet. These setback areas, with the exception of perpendicular drives, shall be landscaped. The Architectural Commission may allow structures to encroach within these setback areas in order to achieve a better design quality as long as the total area of required landscaping is not diminished.

    2. Interior side setbacks. The minimum interior side setback shall be 10 feet. Where an individual lot abuts a residential zoning district, the abutting side setback shall be increased to 50 feet. The Architectural Commission may allow

structures to encroach within these setback areas in order to achieve a better design quality as long as the total linear length of required setback is not diminished.

  1. Rear setbacks. The minimum rear setback shall be 10 feet. The Planning Commission may allow an exception in cases where an industrial site abuts another industrial site. Where an individual lot abuts a residential district, the abutting rear setback shall be 50 feet.

(08-05)

§ 16.054.030. Village design plan.

Development of property that is located within the Claremont Village Design Plan's boundaries shall conform to the Claremont Village Design Plan. The intent of the plan is to ensure that development will enrich and preserve the character of the Village. Development proposals shall be reviewed by the Architectural Commission for conformance to the Claremont Village Design Plan. (08-05)

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Contents — Claremont Zoning Code
Claremont Zoning Code
  1. Title 16 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 16.000 — TITLE, INTENT AND ZONING DISTRICTS CREATED
    2. Chapter 16.004 — HC HISTORICAL CLAREMONT DISTRICT
    3. Chapter 16.007 — RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
    4. Chapter 16.010 — H HILLSIDE DISTRICT
    5. Chapter 16.013 — RM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
    6. Chapter 16.014 — HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SITE OVERLAY
    7. Chapter 16.015 — ADU-READY RS 10,000 OVERLAY DISTRICT
    8. Chapter 16.016 — EQ EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 16.019 — AV ARBOL VERDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DIST…
    10. Chapter 16.033 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
    11. Chapter 16.036 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
    12. Chapter 16.040 — MU MIXED USE DISTRICTS
    13. Chapter 16.051 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
    14. Chapter 16.054 — B/IP BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 16.060 — CV CLAREMONT VILLAGE DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 16.063 — CVO CLAREMONT VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 16.066 — CR COMMERCIAL RECREATION DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 16.069 — I INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS
    19. Chapter 16.072 — P/RC PARK/RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
    20. Chapter 16.075 — WP WILDERNESS PARK DISTRICT
    21. Chapter 16.078 — P PUBLIC DISTRICT
    22. Chapter 16.081 — SP SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 16.087 — AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
    24. Chapter 16.090 — INCIDENTAL OUTDOOR USES
    25. Chapter 16.093 — DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT FACILITIES
    26. Chapter 16.094 — DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES FOR BANKS AND PHARMA…
    27. Chapter 16.096 — MINI-STORAGE/WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
    28. Chapter 16.097 — ADULT BUSINESSES
    29. Chapter 16.098 — BODY ART
    30. Chapter 16.099 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
    31. Chapter 16.100 — ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    32. Chapter 16.101 — HOTELS/MOTELS
    33. Chapter 16.103 — COMMERCIAL USE OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
    34. Chapter 16.110 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
    35. Chapter 16.130 — SETBACKS, YARD LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, HEIGHTS…
    36. Chapter 16.131 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
    37. Chapter 16.133 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, FENCES, AND RECREATION …
    38. Chapter 16.136 — PARKING, LOADING, AND TRANSPORTATION DEMAND M…
    39. Chapter 16.139 — DEDICATION AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
    40. Chapter 16.142 — VISUAL SCREENING
    41. Chapter 16.145 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
    42. Chapter 16.148 — PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
    43. Chapter 16.151 — UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES
    44. Chapter 16.154 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE STANDARDS
    45. Chapter 16.157 — GARAGE SALES OR OCCASIONAL SALES
    46. Chapter 16.200 — TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
    47. Chapter 16.203 — FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND SERVICES
    48. Chapter 16.206 — OTHER PUBLIC FACILITY IMPACT FEES
    49. Chapter 16.209 — FEE ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
    50. Chapter 16.300 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
    51. Chapter 16.301 — BUILDING CONSERVATION/DEMOLITION
    52. Chapter 16.302 — CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
    53. Chapter 16.303 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    54. Chapter 16.306 — SPECIAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    55. Chapter 16.309 — VARIANCES
    56. Chapter 16.312 — MINOR EXCEPTION PERMITS
    57. Chapter 16.315 — ZONE CHANGES AND CODE AMENDMENTS
    58. Chapter 16.318 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
    59. Chapter 16.321 — APPEALS AND COUNCIL REVIEW
    60. Chapter 16.324 — COMMUNITY HOUSING CONVERSIONS
    61. Chapter 16.327 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
    62. Chapter 16.330 — SPECIAL OUTDOOR USE PERMITS
    63. Chapter 16.333 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    64. Chapter 16.336 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
    65. Chapter 16.339 — FINDING OF SIMILAR USE
    66. Chapter 16.400 — NONCONFORMITIES
    67. Chapter 16.403 — CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
    68. Chapter 16.406 — VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
    69. Chapter 16.409 — ZONING MAP ADMINISTRATION
    70. Chapter 16.412 — ANNEXED AREAS
    71. Chapter 16.415 — SEVERABILITY
    72. Chapter 16.900 — GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS

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