Chapter 17.30
Folsom Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Folsom
M-2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.30.010 Regulations.
17.30.020 Permitted uses.
17.30.030 Uses requiring use permits.
17.30.040 Lot area, width, coverage and front yard.
17.30.050 Side yard.
17.30.060 Rear yard.
17.30.070 Parking.
17.30.090 Building height limit.
17.30.010 Regulations. ¶
The specific regulations and the general rules set forth in Chapter 17.58 apply in all M-2 districts. (Ord. 975 § 2 (part), 2002: prior code § 3114.01)
17.30.020 Permitted uses. ¶
Uses permitted are:
Uses permitted in M-1 districts, except that dwellings, as defined herein, and hotels are not permitted. Uses permitted in C-3 districts with use permit from the planning commission are permitted in this district after securing a use permit from the planning commission;
Home occupation for a nonconforming residential use;
The following specific uses which shall be permitted only in M-2 districts:
a. Wholesale lumber yards, lumber mills,
b. Pottery kilns and ceramic works of heavy industrial types,
c. Concrete batching plants,
- d. Blacksmith shops, casting foundries,
e. The following when enclosed within a solid wall or fence not less than 6 feet in height, and of a type approved by the planning commission:
i. Building material storage yard, contractors storage yard,
ii. Junkyard, auto wrecking yard. (Ord. 975 § 2 (part), 2002: Ord. 858 § 10, 1997; prior code § 3114.02)
17.30.030 Uses requiring use permits. ¶
Uses requiring use permits are:
Lawful uses not otherwise provided for in this title;
Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, no junkyard or auto wrecking yard shall be operated within the city without having first obtained a use permit, which shall be conditioned upon the maintenance and operation of such junkyard or auto wrecking yard, in a neat and sanitary manner, and under such conditions as to not cause a nuisance or otherwise disturb the neighborhood from burning or unsightly accumulation of junk or auto parts;
Residence of a caretaker, proprietor or owner of a permitted use.
Emergency shelters in accordance with Chapter 17.108. (Ord. 975 § 2 (part), 2002: Ord. 733 § 1 (part), 1992; prior code § 3114.03)
17.30.040 Lot area, width, coverage and front yard. ¶
There are no lot area, width, coverage and front yard requirements. (Ord. 975 § 2 (part), 2002: prior code § 3114.11)
17.30.050 Side yard. ¶
There are no side yard requirements except as required by building code or other regulations. (Ord. 975 § 2 (part), 2002: prior code § 3114.12)
17.30.060 Rear yard. ¶
There are no rear yard requirements. (Ord. 975 § 2 (part), 2002: prior code § 3114.13)
17.30.070 Parking. ¶
- A. The general parking requirement for industrial uses is the greater of the following:
One space per employee and each company-operated vehicle based at the facility;
One space per 500 square feet of gross floor area and each company-operated vehicle based at the facility.
B. Other industrial space requirements are set forth in Section 17.57.070; loading requirements are in Section 17.57.060. Refer to Chapter 17.57 for other general requirements for parking. (Ord. 975 § 2 (part), 2002: Ord. 509 § 17, 1983: prior code § 3114.14)
17.30.090 Building height limit. ¶
Building height limit requirements are the same as specified for C-2 districts. (Ord. 975 § 2 (part), 2002: prior code § 3114.16) Table of Contents Previous Next
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- Chapter 17.02 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.03 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.04 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 17.06 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 17.08
- Chapter 17.10 — DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.11
- Chapter 17.12 — R-1-ML, RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, M…
- Chapter 17.13
- Chapter 17.14
- Chapter 17.16
- Chapter 17.17
- Chapter 17.18
- Chapter 17.22 — COMMERCIAL LAND USE ZONES
- Chapter 17.23 — MU, MIXED-USE ZONES
- Chapter 17.24 — ADULT RELATED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 17.27 — BED AND BREAKFAST INN
- Chapter 17.28
- Chapter 17.30
- Chapter 17.32
- Chapter 17.34 — MF, INDUSTRIAL FRONTAGE DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.35
- Chapter 17.36 — AV, AIRPORT DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.37 — SP, SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.38
- Chapter 17.39 — OSC, OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.40
- Chapter 17.41 — HCD, HABITAT CONSERVATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.42
- Chapter 17.44
- Chapter 17.46
- Chapter 17.48
- Chapter 17.52 — H-D, HISTORIC DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.54
- Chapter 17.56
- Chapter 17.57 — PARKING REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.58 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 17.59 — SIGNS
- Chapter 17.60 — USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.61 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 17.62 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.64 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 17.66 — CERTIFICATES OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
- Chapter 17.68 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.70
- Chapter 17.72 — SERVICE STATIONS
- Chapter 17.74 — RMH, TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS
- Chapter 17.90 — RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX
- Chapter 17.95 — DRAINAGE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT CHARGES
- Chapter 17.97 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
- Chapter 17.98 — WETLAND AND RIPARIAN HABITAT MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 17.100 — SCHOOL FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN FOR NEW DEVE…
- Chapter 17.102 — DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER DEVELOPER INCENTIVES
- Chapter 17.104 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
- Chapter 17.105 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 17.108 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Chapter 17.110 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
- Chapter 17.112 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
- Chapter 17.113 — COMMERCIAL NONMEDICAL MARIJUANA USE
- Chapter 17.114 — MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
- Chapter 17.116 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION