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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.28 — M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone

Hermosa Beach Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Hermosa Beach

Contents:

17.28.010 Specific purposes. 17.28.020 Permitted uses. 17.28.025 Similar use permitted. 17.28.030 Standards and limitations.

17.28.010 Specific purposes.

In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 17.02, the specific purposes of the light manufacturing zone is to:

  1. A. Provide appropriately located areas consistent with the general plan for a range of light manufacturing, creative industrial, and "work/live" residential, including certain appropriate service commercial uses. 2. B.

Strengthen the City’s economic base and employment base by creating flexible zoning for existing small businesses that are owned by, serve and employ City residents. 3. C. Create and maintain suitable environments for various types of light industrial use and compatible uses. 4. D. Minimize the impact of development in the M-1 zone by allowing for creative transitions between small scale light industrial and adjacent residential districts. 5. E. Ensure that the appearance and effects of buildings in the M-1 zone are harmonious with the character of the area which they are located.

(Prior code Appx. A, § 9-1)

  • (Ord. # 23 1471 §19,20, adopted 11/14/2023, effective 08/05/2024)

Effective on: 8/5/2024

17.28.020 Permitted uses.

In the following matrix, the letter "P" designates use classifications permitted and the letter "U" designates use classifications permitted by approval of a conditional use permit. Use classifications not listed are prohibited. Section numbers listed under "see section" reference additional regulations located elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance or Municipal Code.

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M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REGULATIONS
P = Permitted
U = C.U.P. Required (See Chapter 17.40)
USE See Section
Administrative offices accessory to a primary permitted
use (listed below), not exceeding twenty-five (25) percent P
of the gross floor area
Architect studio P
Artist studio P
Audio/visual recording studio P
Communication facilities U 17.40.020
Events, limited P 17.42.150
Motor vehicle and equipment service:
General repair, service, installation of parts and
U Chapter 17.40
accessories
Body repair and painting
Manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, repair,
servicing and processing of the following products and
materials:
Coated, plated and engraved metal products U Chapter 17.40
Diecut paper, paperboard, cardboard
Machinery equipment and supplies
Surfboards
Manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, repair, P
servicing and processing of the following products and
materials:
Apparel
Audio/visual products
Awnings
Bakery products
Communications equipment
Confectionery and related products
Electronic components, computers, and accessories
Electric lighting and wiring equipment
Stone and cut stone products
Furniture and fixtures
Glass products
Household tools and hardware
Jewelry, silverware, and plated ware
Luggage
Motor vehicle parts and accessories
Musical instruments and parts
Office and household machines and appliances
Office products
Housing Element Sites Inventory Overlay Site (--HE) only
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Stone and cut stone products
Furniture and fixtures
Glass products
Household tools and hardware
Jewelry, silverware, and plated ware
Luggage
Motor vehicle parts and accessories
Musical instruments and parts
Office and household machines and appliances
Office products
Housing Element Sites Inventory Overlay Site (--HE) only
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M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REG
Paperboard containers and boxes
M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REG
Paperboard containers and boxes
M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REG
Paperboard containers and boxes
M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REG
Paperboard containers and boxes
M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REG
Paperboard containers and boxes
ULATIONS
P = Permitted
U = C.U.P. Required(See
Chapter 17.40)
Pharmaceutical products
Photographic and optical goods, watches and clocks
Hd lbi hi i d li
USE
arware, pumng, eatng equpment an suppes
Pottery and related products
See Section

Professional, scientific and controlling instruments
Toys, amusements, sporting and athletic goods
Wooden containers
Microbrewery U 17.40.210
Mobile cannabis dispensaries P 17.42.110
Parkinglots and/or
structures
P
(Ord. 20-1412 §4 2020; Ord.
Residential Uses
17-1378 §4 2017; Ord. 14-1346 §2 2014; Ord. 04-1243 § 4 Oct 2004; Ord. 02-1221 §4
PDP**
July 2002; Ord. 01-1214
Chapter 17.16
,
§4(3), 2001)
Warehousing
, , , ,
P
(Ord. #
Wir

23-1469§11,adopted 09/26/2023,effective 10/26/2023;Ord. #
eless communication facility

23-1471§21,
adopted 11/14/2023,effective
U
08/05/2024;Ord. #
25-
17.40.170
1487 §7, adopted 06/10/2025, effective 07/10/2025)
Wholesale distribution of the products and materials
Effective on: 7/10/2025
listed above,and includingthe following:
P
17.28.025 Similar use permitted.
Packagedgroceries and relatedproducts



Work/Live

PDP**

Chapter 17.58
When a
use is not specifically listed in this chapter, it shall be understood that the use
may be permitted if it is deter
mined by the community

development director that the use is similar to other uses listed.
**Housing Element Sites Inventory Overlay Site(--HE) on

ly
It is further recognized that every conceivable use cannot be identified in this chapter,
section establishes the community development director with the authority to compar


and anticipating that new use
e a proposed use and measure
s will evolve over time, this
it against those listed for
determining similarity subject to confirmation by the
city
council.

In determining similarity the director shall make all of the following findings:

1. A.

  • The proposed use shall meet the intent of and be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan;

    1. B.
  • The proposed use shall meet the stated purpose and general intent of the zone in which the use is proposed to be located;

    1. C.
  • The proposed use shall not adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the city’s residents;

    1. D.

The proposed use shall share characteristics common with, and not be of greater intensity, density or general more environmental impact, than those uses listed in the zone in which it is to be located; and

  1. E.

The determination that the proposed used is similar must be confirmed by the city council. (Ord. 99-1193 §4 (part), 1999)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

17.28.030 Standards and limitations.

Every use permitted or maintained in the M-1 zone shall be subject to the following:

1. A.

Parking. Parking shall be provided as specified in Chapter 17.44. 2. B.

Enclosures. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building enclosed on all sides, except for the following:

Outdoor uses permitted by conditional use permit as stated in the permitted use list;

Commercial parking lots;

Uses incidental to a use conducted primarily within a building located on the premises; provided, that such incidental uses are not conducted in whole or in part on sidewalks, public ways or within any required front or rear yard; and provided further, that such incidental uses are conducted within buildings. Where incidental uses are not conducted within a building, no part of the area devoted to the incidental uses shall be considered as part of the required parking facilities. All outdoor storage shall be substantially screened from public visibility, public streets, parks or other public places and property.

  1. C.

Signs. Signs for this section are regulated by Section 17.50.140. 4. D.

Building Height. Any building may have a maximum of thirty-five (35) feet in height. 5. E.

  • Front Yard Setback. No lot need provide a front yard except as may be required by a precise plan.

    1. F.

Alley Setback. Any building located on an alley shall maintain a distance of not less than three (3) feet from such alley. 7. G.

Rear and Side Yard Setback Adjacent to Residential Zones. A minimum rear and/or side yard setback of eight (8) feet shall be provided, and additional two (2) feet of setback shall be provided for each story over the first story for structures that abut residential zones, except where public rights-of-way, twenty (20) feet or greater in width, separate the M-1 zone from the residential zone. 8. H.

Landscaping Adjacent to Residential Zones. The required rear and/or side yard area shall be landscaped and provided with an automatic watering system. Size, quantity and type of landscaping shall be subject to review and approval by the planning director. Landscaping shall be appropriately maintained, trimmed and void of weeds. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9-3)

  • (Ord. # 23 1471 §22, adopted 11/14/2023, effective 08/05/2024)

Effective on: 8/5/2024

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Contents — Hermosa Beach Zoning Code
Hermosa Beach Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.02 — Declaration of Purpose
    2. Chapter 17.04 — Definitions
    3. Chapter 17.08 — R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone
    4. Chapter 17.10 — R-1A Two Dwelling Units Per Lot Zone
    5. Chapter 17.12 — R-2 Two Family Residential Zone
    6. Chapter 17.13 — R-2A – Medium Density Residential (22)
    7. Chapter 17.14 — R-2B Limited Multiple-Family Residential Zone
    8. Chapter 17.16 — R-3 Multiple-Family Residential Zone
    9. Chapter 17.18 — MHP Mobilehome Park Development District
    10. Chapter 17.20 — R-P Residential Professional Zone
    11. Chapter 17.21 — Accessory Dwelling Units
    12. Chapter 17.22 — Condominiums, Stock Cooperatives and Community…
    13. Chapter 17.24 — RPD Residential Planned Development
    14. Chapter 17.26 — C1, C2 and C3 Commercial Zones
    15. Chapter 17.28 — M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone
    16. Chapter 17.29 — Public Facility Zone
    17. Chapter 17.32 — O-S-1 Restricted Open Space Zone
    18. Chapter 17.34 — O-S-2 Restricted Open Space Zone
    19. Chapter 17.36 — OS-O Open Space Overlay Zone
    20. Chapter 17.38 — Specific Plan Areas
    21. Chapter 17.39 — Housing Element Sites Inventory Overlay
    22. Chapter 17.40 — Conditional Use Permit and Other Permit Standa…
    23. Chapter 17.42 — General Provisions, Conditions and Exceptional…
    24. Chapter 17.44 — Off-Street Parking
    25. Chapter 17.46 — Yard, Height and Area Restrictions
    26. Chapter 17.48 — Trip Reduction and Travel Management
    27. Chapter 17.50 — Signs
    28. Chapter 17.52 — Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
    29. Chapter 17.53 — Historic Resources Preservation
    30. Chapter 17.54 — Variances
    31. Chapter 17.56 — Conditional Use Permits
    32. Chapter 17.58 — Precise Development Plans
    33. Chapter 17.60 — Determination of Legality of Nonconforming Res…
    34. Chapter 17.62 — Planning Commission Authority—Building Code
    35. Chapter 17.64 — Development Agreements
    36. Chapter 17.66 — Amendments
    37. Chapter 17.68 — Procedure, Hearings, Notices and Fees
    38. Chapter 17.70 — Revocation and Expiration
    39. Chapter 17.74 — Penalty
    40. Chapter 17.76 — Conditional use permits.
    41. Chapter 17.80 — Certificates of occupancy.

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