CM Zone
CM Zone Controlled Manufacturing Zone
The Controlled-Manufacturing zone provides for light industry compatible with neighboring uses.
Find Zoning Requirements
You may contact the Town of Los Gatos Planning Department. Please supply the following information:
Uses that will unreasonably interfere with nearby residential uses or other activities within the CM zone are not allowed. The following uses are permitted in a CM zone:
The maximum height of a principle building in the CM zone is 35 feet (measured from the natural or finished grade, whichever is lower and creates a lower profile, to the uppermost point of the edge, wall parapet, mansard, or other point directly above that grade).
Note: The maximum height for accessory building is 15 feet (measured from the finished or natural grade, whichever is lower and creates a lower profile). Please contact the Planning Department for further information.
Lot Coverage
The maximum building coverage, including any type of accessory building, is 50%.
Other Requirements
For answers to other questions on topics such as parking, driveway, public improvement, or architectural requirements, please contact Planning Division by email at Planning@losgatosca.gov or by phone at (408) 354-6874.
The Controlled-Manufacturing zone provides for light industry compatible with neighboring uses.
Find Zoning Requirements
You may contact the Town of Los Gatos Planning Department. Please supply the following information:
- Street Address
- Nearest Cross Street
- Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) if available
Uses that will unreasonably interfere with nearby residential uses or other activities within the CM zone are not allowed. The following uses are permitted in a CM zone:
- Uses involving controlled manufacturing, research and development, wholesaling, warehousing, and other light industrial uses
- Sales to the ultimate consumer of articles manufactured on the premises to the customer's order
- Professional and administrative offices
- ** Additional uses may be allowed if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is approved. Please contact the Planning Department for further information
- Retailing (except articles manufactured on the premises to the customer's order and sold to the ultimate consumer), personal services, vehicle sales and services
- Minimum lot area in the CM zone is 40,000 square feet
- Front/Street Side ... 25 feet (plus 1 foot for each foot the building exceeds 20 feet in height)
- Side ... 25 feet
- Rear ... None (*If adjacent to a residential zone then a 20 foot minimum rear yard is required plus 1' for each foot the building exceeds 20 feet in height)
- A 6 feet high masonry wall is required along the property line (8 feet high wall is permitted next to residential if both parties agree).
The maximum height of a principle building in the CM zone is 35 feet (measured from the natural or finished grade, whichever is lower and creates a lower profile, to the uppermost point of the edge, wall parapet, mansard, or other point directly above that grade).
Note: The maximum height for accessory building is 15 feet (measured from the finished or natural grade, whichever is lower and creates a lower profile). Please contact the Planning Department for further information.
Lot Coverage
The maximum building coverage, including any type of accessory building, is 50%.
Other Requirements
For answers to other questions on topics such as parking, driveway, public improvement, or architectural requirements, please contact Planning Division by email at Planning@losgatosca.gov or by phone at (408) 354-6874.