Grass Valley M-2 General Industrial District Setback Standards
In the Grass Valley M-2: General Industrial district, primary buildings must adhere to front setbacks ranging from 20 to 30 feet from the back of the curb depending on street classification, while interior side and rear setbacks are fixed at 10 feet. For corner lots within the M-2: General Industrial district, the street-side setback is required to be 15 feet from the back of the curb.
Standard Development Setbacks for M-2 Districts
The City of Grass Valley establishes specific building and parking setbacks for the M-2: General Industrial district to ensure adequate separation and safety. These requirements are categorized by the type of street the property frontages and the specific location on the parcel [Table 2-13].
| Development Feature | Major Street Requirement | Local Street Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Front Setback (Buildings) | 20 feet from back of curb | 30 feet from back of curb |
| Front Setback (Parking) | 20 feet from back of curb | 15 feet from back of curb |
| Side Setback (Interior) | 10 feet | 10 feet |
| Side Setback (Street Side) | 15 feet from back of curb | 15 feet from back of curb |
| Rear Setback | 10 feet | 10 feet |
Setback Requirements for the Southeast Industrial District (SEID)
If an M-2: General Industrial district property is located within the Southeast Industrial District (SEID) combining zone, alternative performance standards apply. The SEID combining zone was established to permit the continuation and expansion of specific industrial uses east of La Barr Meadows Road [Section 17.28.080].
- Building Setbacks: Both front and side building setbacks in the SEID must be a minimum of 15 feet from the back of the curb [Section 17.28.080.C.2.a.i].
- Parking Setbacks: Front and side parking setbacks are reduced to a minimum of 5 feet from the curb. Parking is permitted in the front setback if separated by a minimum five-foot-wide landscape area or walkway [Section 17.28.080.C.2.a.ii].
- Creek and Riparian Setbacks: Buildings must maintain a minimum setback of 30 feet from all creek and riparian zones [Section 17.28.080.C.2.a.iii].
Allowed Encroachments and Projections
The Grass Valley Development Code allows certain architectural features to project into required setbacks, provided they do not interfere with safety or neighboring properties. These projections apply to the M-2: General Industrial district unless otherwise restricted by a specific permit [Table 3-1].
- Chimneys and Fireplaces: May project up to 24 inches into any required setback, provided the feature is 6 feet or less in breadth.
- Cornices, Eaves, and Awnings: May project up to 30 inches into a side setback and up to 5 feet into a rear setback.
- Proximity Limit: No projecting feature may be closer than 36 inches to any side or rear property line.
General Limitations on Setback Use
In the M-2: General Industrial district, required setback areas must remain unobstructed by structures other than fences, walls, or approved projections. The use of front or street-side setbacks for the storage of scrap, junk, or machinery is prohibited, except for materials required during an active on-site construction project with a valid permit [Section 17.30.030.E].
Sections Cited
- Section 17.24.040: Commercial and industrial zone site planning and building standards.
- Table 2-13: M-1 and M-2 Zone Development Standards.
- Section 17.28.080: Southeast industrial district (SEID) combining zone.
- Section 17.30.030: Build-to-line and setback requirements and exceptions.
- Table 3-1: Allowed Projections into Setbacks.