Oakland Zoning

M-40 Zone in Oakland, CA

M-40 zoning district rules in Oakland, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Industrial DistrictLight Industrial

The M-40 zone in Oakland, 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

Oakland reduced citywide parking minimums in 2019. Properties near BART stations (12th St, 19th St, Lake Merritt, Fruitvale, West Oakland, Coliseum, Rockridge) benefit from transit proximity parking reductions. EV charging infrastructure required for new construction per Oakland Reach Code.

Source: Oakland Municipal Code Title 17, Section 17.103 — 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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