720 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Manufacturing District

The purpose of the Manufacturing district is to: Implement the West Berkeley Plan Manufacturing District designation; Encourage development of a general manufacturing district for the full range of manufacturers, including larger scale materials processing manufacturers sometimes known as heavy manufacturers; Consistent with other goals expressed in these purposes, encourage development of a manufacturing district dedicated to manufacturing and industrial uses, so that manufacturers and industrial businesses will not be interfered with by incompatible uses; Encourage the creation and continuation of well-paid (often unionized) industrial jobs for people without advanced degrees; To the greatest degree possible and consistent with other goals expressed in these purposes, retain the stock of manufacturing and industrial buildings and/or sites, especially large buildings and sites, for manufacturing and industrial uses; Support the development of industrial businesses which contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the environment; Maintain and improve the quality of the West Berkeley environment, while allowing the lawful and reasonable operation of the full range of manufacturers; Support the development of retail automobile sales uses because they contribute to the economic viability of the area and provide sales tax revenues for the City; and Provide opportunities for vehicle sales uses when it will not unduly interfere with manufacturing uses.