A. 
The primary purpose of the industrial districts is to provide a sound and diversified economic base and ample employment opportunities for the citizens of Moreno Valley. It is the further intent of this chapter to accomplish this through the establishment of a specific, well-defined pattern of industrial activities which is compatible with residential, commercial, institutional and open space uses located elsewhere in the community; has good access to the regional transportation system; accommodates the personal needs of workers and business visitors; and which meets the service needs of local businesses.
B. 
In addition to subsection A, it is the further intent of the industrial districts:
1. 
To reserve appropriately located areas for industrial use and protect these areas from inharmonious uses;
2. 
To protect residential, commercial and nuisance-free nonhazardous industrial uses from noise, odor, dust, smoke, truck traffic and other objectional influences and from fire, explosion, radiation and other hazards potentially related to certain industrial uses;
3. 
To provide sufficient open space around industrial structures to protect them and surrounding areas from hazard and to minimize the impact of industrial plants on nearby residential or commercial districts; and
4. 
To minimize traffic congestion and to avoid the overloading of utilities by restricting the construction of buildings and structures of excessive size in relation to the size of the buildable parcel.
(Ord. 359, 1992; Ord. 830 § 3.1, 2011)
A. 
Business Park District (BP). The primary purpose of the business park (BP) district is to provide for light industrial, research and development, office-based firms and limited supportive commercial in an attractive and pleasant working environment and a prestigious location. This district is intended to provide a transition between residential and other sensitive uses and more intense industrial and warehousing uses.
B. 
Light Industrial District (LI). The primary purpose of the light industrial (LI) district is to provide for light manufacturing, light industrial, research and development, warehousing and distribution and multitenant industrial uses, as well as certain supporting administrative and professional offices and commercial uses on a limited basis. This district is intended as an area for light industrial uses that can meet high performance standards. This district requires buffering between residential districts and industrial and warehouse structures greater than 50,000 square feet in building area within the LI district. Please refer to the special site development standards in Section 9.05.040(B)(9).
C. 
Industrial (I). The primary purpose of the industrial (I) district is to provide for manufacturing, research and development, warehousing and distribution and multitenant industrial uses, as well as certain supporting administrative and professional offices and commercial uses on a limited basis. This district is intended as an area for industrial uses that can meet high performance standards but that frequently do not meet site development standards appropriate to planned research and development parks.
D. 
Business Park-Mixed Use (BPX). The purpose of the business park-mixed use (BPX) district is to provide locations for limited convenience commercial and business support services within close proximity to industrial and business park uses.
(Ord. 359, 1992; Ord. 590 § 2, 2001; Ord. 693 § 2 (Exh. B), 2005; Ord. 830 § 3.1, 2011)
For the industrial district, unless otherwise expressly provided in this title, permitted uses are limited to those described in the Permitted Uses Table 9.02.020-1 in Section 9.02.020 of this title.
(Ord. 359, 1992; Ord. 830 § 3.1, 2011)
A. 
General Requirements.
1. 
The following table sets forth minimum property development standards for all land, buildings and structures constructed within the specified industrial districts. All sites shall conform to the dimensions set forth in this section. A development or center may, however, be a combination of many parcels totaling at least the required site size, but its design must be integrated and unified.
2. 
In addition, projects must comply with the special requirements enumerated in subsection B, the performance standards included in Chapter 9.10 and any other applicable city ordinances, policies and programs.
Table 9.05.040-8
Industrial Site Development
Minimum Standards
Requirement
BP/LI1
BPX
I
Minimum site area (in acres)
1
1
5
Minimum site width (in feet)
200
200
300
Minimum site depth (in feet)
200
200
300
Minimum front building setback area (in feet)
20
20
20
Minimum interior side building setback area (in feet)*
*(see note below)
*(see note below)
—
Minimum street side building setback area (in feet)
20
20
20
Minimum rear building setback area (in feet)*
*(see note below)
*(see note below)
—
Notes:
1.
See Special Site Development Standards Section 9.05.040(B)(9) for unique separation requirements for structures greater than 50,000 square feet in building area.
*
Structures shall be constructed on the property line or a minimum of three feet from the property line.
B. 
Special Site Development Standards.
1. 
When any industrial district abuts a property in any residential district, a minimum building setback equal to the building height, but not less than 20 feet shall be required from such residential district. Further, the 10 feet of such setback nearest the district boundary line shall be landscaped.
2. 
Where off-street parking areas in industrial districts are visible from any street, screening in the form of a landscaped earthen berm, shrubs, or decorative wall three feet in height shall be erected between the required landscape area and the parking area.
3. 
In all industrial districts, required front building setback areas shall be landscaped. The landscaping shall consist predominantly of plant materials except for necessary walks and drives.
4. 
Except as otherwise permitted, a street side building setback area in any industrial district shall be used only for landscaping, pedestrian walkways, driveways or off-street parking. Where off-street parking in any industrial district is located within building setback areas, a minimum landscaped area 10 feet in depth shall be provided between the property line and parking area, with an additional minimum landscaped area 10 feet in depth required between the parking area and the building.
5. 
Except as otherwise permitted, required rear and interior side building setback areas in any industrial district shall be used only for landscaping, pedestrian walkways, driveways, off-street parking or loading, recreational activities or facilities, and similar accessory activities.
6. 
Parking for each use shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 9.11 and this title.
7. 
The land uses planned for each development shall be specified on the approved site plans. No use shall be established unless the development where it is located has adequate parking facilities to accommodate such use and any planned uses that share parking facilities with such use.
8. 
In the BP, LI and I districts, the retail sales of goods produced or warehoused in connection with a manufacturing, assembly or warehouse use may be conducted, provided that no more than 15% of the gross floor area of the space occupied by such use is devoted to retail sales. Any merchandise storage or display areas to which the public has access shall be considered as committed to the percentage of building area used for retail purposes.
9. 
In the LI district, industrial and warehouse structures greater than 50,000 square feet in building area shall be separated from any residential district as determined by an air quality and noise impact analysis. The minimum separation distance for such uses shall be 250 feet between the residential district and the truck court or loading area.
10. 
The parcelization of a business complex for marketing, financing or other purpose shall not establish separate privileges with respect to the maximum percentage of floor area specified in this section with respect to the BPX district.
11. 
Industrial buildings larger than 50,000 square feet shall be designed and constructed to meet the equivalent level of LEED Silver.
12. 
Industrial buildings with more than 30 required truck parking stalls shall provide a minimum of 10% of all required truck parking stalls with appropriately sized conduit(s) for future truck charging facilities.
13. 
Industrial Building Signage.
a. 
All signage required under this section must be posted in English and Spanish and must be permanent, durable, weather-proof, and legible.
b. 
Signs and drive aisle pavement markings shall clearly identify the on-site circulation pattern to minimize unnecessary on-site vehicular travel.
c. 
Signs shall be installed at all truck exit driveways directing truck drivers to the truck route as indicated in the truck routing plan and state highway system.
14. 
Roofing.
a. 
All building roofs shall be solar-ready, which includes designing and constructing buildings in a manner that facilitates the maximum installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system after the building has been constructed.
15. 
Warehouse electrical rooms shall be sufficiently sized to accommodate the potential need for additional electrical panels, either a secondary electrical room shall be provided in the building, or the primary electrical room shall be sized 25% larger than is required to satisfy the service requirements of the building, or the electrical gear shall be installed with the initial construction with 25% excess demand capacity.
(Ord. 359, 1992; Ord. 405 §§ 1.1, 1.2, 1993; Ord. 464 §§ 1.2, 1.3, 1995; Ord. 497 §§ 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1996; Ord. 590 § 2, 2001; Ord. 616 § 2.2.5, 2005; Ord. 643 § 2.2, 2003; Ord. 830 § 3.1, 2011; Ord. 912 § 12, 2016; Ord. 984 § 3, 2022; Ord. 1005, 12/19/2023)
In September, 2005, the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and the Regional Air Quality Task Force (RAQTF) approved the Good Neighbor Guidelines for Siting New and/or Modified Warehouse/Distribution Facilities. The Good Neighbor Guidelines used in this section are a modified version of the WRCOG's RAQTF Guidelines. The modified version includes goals and strategies that fit the specific needs of the city of Moreno Valley.
These "Good Neighbor Guidelines for Siting New and/or Modified Warehouse/Distribution Facilities," (referred to as "Good Neighbor Guidelines") assist planning departments, developers, property owners, elected officials, community organizations, and the general public as a tool to potentially help address some of the complicated choices associated with permitting warehouse/distribution facilities and understanding the options available when addressing environmental issues. These Good Neighbor Guidelines are designed to help minimize the impacts of diesel particulate matter (PM) from on-road trucks associated with warehouses and distribution centers on sensitive receptors located within the city of Moreno Valley. Sensitive receptors include residential neighborhoods, schools, parks, playgrounds, day care centers, nursing homes, hospitals, and other public places where residents are most likely to spend time.
For the purpose of these Guidelines, warehouse/distribution center means a building used for the storage, receiving, shipping, or wholesaling of goods and merchandise, and any incidental or accessory activities that is greater than 650,000 square feet. This shall be cumulative to include multiple warehouse buildings deemed as part of a project or a phased project exceeding a combined total building area of 650,000 square feet. For the purpose of these Guidelines, a warehouse and distribution center is not intended to include "big box" discount or warehouse stores that sell retail goods, merchandise or equipment, or storage and mini-storage facilities that are offered for rent or lease to the general public.
A. 
Minimize exposure to diesel emissions to neighbors that are situated in close proximity to the warehouse/distribution center by using the following strategies:
1. 
To the extent possible, locate driveways, loading docks and internal circulation routes away from residential uses or any other sensitive receptors.
2. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 12.38.020(B)(2), Parking Prohibitions or Restrictions, is unlawful to park or leave standing any commercial vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds or more on any vacant lot or unimproved nonresidential property in the city.
3. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 12.38.020(B)(5), Parking Prohibitions or Restrictions, is unlawful to park or leave standing any commercial vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds within any commercially zoned property for the purpose other than doing business at the site, and/or remaining parked or standing for longer than reasonably appropriate to do such business acts related to such business operations.
4. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 12.38.020(B)(8), Parking Prohibitions or Restrictions, is unlawful to park or leave standing any commercial vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds or more on any highway, street or road which is adjacent to a parcel upon which there exists a public facility.
5. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 9.10.150, Odors, no operation or activity shall be permitted which emits odorous gases or other odorous matter in such quantities as to be dangerous, injurious, noxious, or otherwise objectionable to a level that is detectable with or without the aid of instruments at or beyond the lot line of the property containing said operation or activity.
B. 
Eliminate diesel trucks from unnecessarily traversing through residential neighborhoods by using the following strategies:
1. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 12.36.030, Designation of Truck Routes, the city traffic engineer shall erect appropriate signs designating the affected street or portion thereof.
2. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 12.38.020(B)(1), Parking Prohibitions or Restrictions, is unlawful to park or leave standing any commercial vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds or more on any highway, street, road, alley or private property within any residential district within the city.
3. 
Required warehouse/distribution centers to establish a specific truck route and post signage between the warehouse/distribution center and the freeway and/or primary access arterial that achieves the objective.
4. 
Require warehouse/distribution centers to provide signage or flyers identifying where food, lodging and entertainment can be found, when it is not available on site.
C. 
Eliminate trucks from using residential areas and repairing vehicles on the streets by using the following strategies:
1. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 12.38.020(A)(4), Parking Prohibitions or Restrictions," it is unlawful to park or leave standing any vehicle on any highway, street, road or alley within the city for the purpose of servicing or repairing such vehicle except when necessitated by an emergency.
2. 
Allow warehouse/distribution facilities to establish an area within the facility for repairs.
D. 
Reduce and/or eliminate diesel idling within the warehouse/distribution center by using the following strategies:
1. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 12.38.020(C), Parking Prohibitions or Restrictions, while adjacent to a developed residential area, the operator shall not idle the vehicle's engine for longer than five minutes.
2. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 12.50.040(A)(1), Idling Limitation, a driver of a vehicle must turn off the engine upon stopping at a destination.
3. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 12.50.040(C), Idling Limitation, an equipment operator of a TRU (transportation refrigeration unit) must not cause or allow a TRU to operate while stationary unless the vehicle is lawfully parked at a location approved for truck parking by this code and not within 500 feet of a school unless the operator is actively engaged in the process of loading or unloading cargo or is waiting in a queue to load or unload cargo for a period not to exceed two hours.
4. 
Enforce compliance with Moreno Valley Municipal Code Section 12.50.060(D), Relationship to Other Laws, nothing in this chapter allows idling in excess of other applicable laws, including, but not limited to, any other local, state or federal law or regulation as stringent as, or more stringent than this chapter.
5. 
Future tenant improvements involving conversion of a warehouse for refrigeration storage shall include electrical hookups for refrigeration units.
6. 
Promote the installation of on-site electric hook-ups to eliminate the idling of main and auxiliary engines during loading and unloading of cargo and when trucks are not in use.
(Ord. 849 § 2.1, 2012; Ord. 912 § 11, 2016)