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SEC. 10-1.1603 USE REGULATIONS—INDUSTRIAL SUBDISTRICTS.
Table 10-1.1603, Land Use Regulations—Industrial Subdistricts, sets the land use regulations for Industrial Subdistricts by letter designation as follows unless a use or activity is prohibited or subject to a higher level of permit pursuant to other parts of this Section, other requirements of the Hayward Municipal Code, or other applicable regulations:
"P" designates permitted uses.
"A" designates uses that are permitted after review and approval of an Administrative Use Permit. "C" designates uses that are permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit. “M” designates uses that are permitted after review and approval of a Major Conditional Use Permit. "-" designates uses that are not allowed.
A project which includes two or more categories of land use in the same building or on the same site is subject to the highest permit level required for any individual use or single component of the project.
Section numbers in the right-hand column refer to other sections of the Zoning Ordinance or other limitations as well as subsections A through E following the Table.
Land uses are defined in Article 1, Section 10-1.3500, Definitions. In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the Planning Director or other approving authority shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Land uses defined in the Hayward Municipal Code and not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are prohibited. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, all uses shall be conducted indoor.
Table 10-1.1603: Use Regulations—Industrial Subdistricts "P" Permitted Use; "A" Administrative Use Permit Required; "C" Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Required "-" Use Not Allowed
(unless prohibited or subject to a higher level of permit pursuant to other parts of this Section or other applicable regulations) Use Subdistrict Additional Regulations
IL IP IG
Residential Uses
Caretakers Quarters A A A Limited to one dwelling per parcel unit no greater than 1,200 square
feet in size for a caretaker or
security employee necessary and
incidental to the primary use on-
site.
Single Room Occupancy A* A* A* Only permitted if conversion of existing hotel. See Section 10-
1.2736(e) for criteria and
standards.
Administrative and Professional Offices/Services
Architectural Service, Drafting
Service, Engineering Service
P P P
Banks P P P
Financial Institutions P P P
Medical/Dental Laboratory P P P
Office P P P
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Automobile Related Uses
Automobile Brokerage Office P P P See definition. Maximum of two vehicles on site.
Automobile Dismantling Facility - - C
Automobile Parts Store P P P
Automobile Rental - - A
Automobile Repair, Major - - P
Automobile Repair, Minor A P P
Automobile Sales - - -
Automobile Service Station - - AM See Section 10-1.10452735(f), Minimum Design and Performance
Standards, for special requirements
Automobile Storage Facility - - A
Automobile Storage Yard - - C
Automobile Towing Yard - - C
Automobile Wholesale P P P See definition. No vehicles permitted on-site.
Car Wash A A A If applicable, see Section 10-
1.10452735(f), Minimum Design
and Performance Standards, for
special requirements
Drive-In Establishments A A A See Section 10-1.10452735(f), Minimum Design and Performance
Standards, for special requirements
EV Charging Station P P P
Recreational Vehicle Storage
Facility
- - C
Industrial Uses
Brewery A P P See Section 10-1.2750 et seq. for
Alcoholic Beverage Outlet
Regulations
Cannabis See below
Commercial Cannabis Cultivation
(up to 5,000 square feet)
A A A See Section 10-1.3600, Cannabis
Commercial Cannabis Cultivation
(5,001 square feet or Greater)
C C C See Section 10-1.3600, Cannabis
Commercial Cannabis Delivery A A A See Section 10-1.3600, Cannabis Commercial Cannabis Retail
Dispensary
C - - See Section 10-1.3600, Cannabis
Commercial Cannabis
Distribution
A A A See Section 10-1.3600, Cannabis
Commercial Cannabis
Manufacturing Level 1, (Up to
5,000 square feet)
A A A See Section 10-1.3600, Cannabis
Commercial Cannabis
Manufacturing, Level 1, (5,001
square feet or greater)
C C C See Section 10-1.3600, Cannabis
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Commercial Cannabis
Manufacturing, Level 2
C - - See Section 10-1.3600, Cannabis
Commercial Cannabis
Microbusiness
C C C See Section 10-1.3600, Cannabis
Commercial Testing Laboratory P P P See Section 10-1.3600, Cannabis Contractor Services P P P
Storage Yard - - C
Data Center - M M See Section 10-1.2735(e) for
additional submittal requirements.
Distillery A A A See Section 10-1.2750 et seq. for
Alcoholic Beverage Outlet
Regulations
Industrial Equipment Sales, Rental
& Service
- - P
Manufacturing See below
Custom Manufacturing P P P
General Manufacturing - P P
Light Manufacturing P P P
Micro-Brewery C C C See Section 10-1.2750 et seq. for Alcoholic Beverage Outlet
Regulations
Passenger Transportation Terminal A A A
Railroad Yard - - C
Recycling Facilities See below
Small Recycling Collection
Facilities
See Section 10-1.2735(jm), Small Recycling Collection Facilities and Unattended Collection Boxes
Large Recycling Collection
Facilities
- - A
Recycling Processing Facilities - - C
Renewable Electric Power
Generation, Transmission, and
Distribution
C A A
Research and Development P P P
Truck Terminal - - C
Warehouse and Distribution
Facility, less than 150,000 square
feet of floor area
P P P
Warehouse and Distribution
Facility, 150,000 square feet or
more of floor area
C C C
Waste Treatment Facility - - C
Waste Transfer/Handling Facility - - A
Wholesale Establishment, less than
150,000 square feet of floor area
P P P
Wholesale Establishment, 150,000
square feet or more of floor area
C C C
Wind Energy Conversion System A A A
Personal Services
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Barber, Beauty Shop P P P
Dry Cleaner/Laundry P P P
Shoe Repair Shop P P P
Tailor/Seamstress Shop P P P
Tattoo Parlor A - -
Retail Commercial Uses
Appliance Store P - -
Bar, Cocktail Lounge C C C See Section 10-1.2750 et seq. for Alcoholic Beverage Outlet
Regulations
Building Materials (Sales) - - P
Carpet/Drapery Store P - -
Convenience Market P P P
Furniture Store P - -
Nursery (Plants) P - -
Restaurant P P P
Retail P P Sale of goods
produced on
site: P;
otherwise: C
Service Commercial Uses
Appliance Repair Shop P P P
Contractor Services P P P
Copying or Reproduction Facility P P P
Equipment Rental Service P P P
Hotel P P A
Mailing or Facsimile Service P P P
Motel P P A
Upholstery Shop P P P
Other Uses
Animal Hospital P - -
Broadcasting Studio P P P
Catering Facility P P P
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Patch
Lots
P P P See Section 10-1.2735(n).c,
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Patch
Lot RegulationsTemporary Use
Permit, Minor.
Commercial Amusement Facility A A -
Cultural Facility A - -
Day Care Center A A C* *Only permitted in IG District if day care center is intended to serve
employees of a large-scale business
or business park.
Educational Facilities A A A* *Only permitted in IG District if included within business park
development.
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Emergency Shelter P* P* P* *Permitted on city-owned property. See Section 10-1.2736(a)
for criteria and standards.)
Food Vendor P P P Subject to Food Vendor Permit. See Section 10-1.2735(mg), Food
Vendor Permit
Industrial/Vocational Trade School P P P Limited to programs serving persons 18 years or older
Health Club See below
Facilities that are only available
for use by employees
P P P
Facilities that may be used by the
public
A A A
Kennel C A A
Public Agency Facilities P P P
Media Production A A A
Psychiatric and Rehabilitation
Facility
A A A
Recreational Facility See below
Facilities that are only available
for use by employees
P P P
Facilities that may be used by the
public
A A A
Religious Facility A - -
Taxi Company - - A
Temporary Uses A A A
A. Outdoor Storage. Refer to Section 10-1.1605(L) for Outdoor Storage regulations.
B. Adult Entertainment Activity. Refer to General Regulations Section 10 -1.2735.ab. for Adult Entertainment Activity Regulations.
C. Alcoholic Beverage Outlets. Refer to General Regulations Section 10-1.2750 et seq. for Alcoholic Beverage Outlet Regulations.
D. Antennas and Satellite Dishes and Telecommunications Devices. Refer to Chapter 10, Article 13 of the Hayward Municipal Code, the Antenna and Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance, for regulations of antennas, satellite dishes and telecommunications devices.
E. Hazardous Materials Use and Storage. All uses allowed in the Industrial Subdistricts pursuant to Table 10-1.1603 shall comply with all applicable code and regulation requirements pertaining to hazardous materials and the following permit requirements.
1. Permitted. The following hazardous materials use and storage activities are permitted:
a. Production, storage, and/or handling, utilizing Group B hazardous materials less than 5,000 pounds of solids, 550 gallons of liquids, or 2,000 cubic feet of gases at standard temperatures and pressures.
b. Production, storage, and/or handling, utilizing Group C hazardous materials less than 50,000 pounds of solids, 5,500 gallons of liquids, or 20,000 cubic feet of gases at standard temperatures and pressures.
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2. Administrative Use Permit. The following hazardous materials use and storage activities are subject to Administrative Use Permit approval:
a. Production, storage, and/or handling, utilizing Group B hazardous materials which exceed the following thresholds: 5,000 pounds of solids, 550 gallons of liquids, or 2,000 cubic feet of gases at standard temperatures and pressures.
b. Production, storage, and/or handling, utilizing Group C hazardous materials which exceed the following thresholds: 50,000 pounds of solids, 5,500 gallons of liquids, or 20,000 cubic feet of gases at standard temperatures and pressures.
3. Conditional Use Permit. Conditional Use Permit approval is required for the production, storage, handling, or similar activities utilizing any amount of hazardous materials classified as Group A hazardous materials by the Fire Chief or his or her designee. (Amended by Ordinance 21-05, § 2, adopted July 20, 2021; Amended by Ordinance 25-02, § 1(Exh. A), adopted January 21, 2025)