M1 Zone in Santa Monica, CA
M1 zoning district rules in Santa Monica, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The M1 zone in Santa Monica, 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
Santa Monica has an extensive Big Blue Bus network and the Metro E Line (Expo Line). The city actively reduces parking through a downtown parking structure program. EV charging required for new construction per California Title 24 Green Building Standards. Santa Monica charges some of California's highest parking garage rates to encourage transit use.
Source: Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.31.290 — Accessory Dwelling Units; California Government Code §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source