Berkeley Zoning

M Zone in Berkeley, CA

M zoning district rules in Berkeley, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Industrial DistrictLight Industrial

The M zone in Berkeley, CA is a industrial district (Light Industrial). Permits light manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial uses with minimal off-site impacts. Often serves as a buffer between heavier industrial and commercial/residential areas.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Light manufacturing
  • Warehousing
  • Research and development
  • Wholesale trade

Permits light manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial uses with minimal off-site impacts. Often serves as a buffer between heavier industrial and commercial/residential areas.

Parking Requirements

Berkeley has the most progressive parking policy in the East Bay. The city actively discourages car ownership near BART. EBMUD connection fees remain even if parking is waived. EV charging required for new construction per Berkeley's green building requirements (more stringent than state Title 24 CalGreen).

Source: Berkeley Municipal Code Title 23, Section 23C.24.110 — Accessory Dwelling Units; California Government Code §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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