M-T zone-Permitted uses.
Sacramento City Code § 17.220.710
in effect17.220.710 M-T zone-Permitted uses.
A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right in the M-T zone, subject to the limitations specified:
Use | Limitations
1. Residential Uses |
Dormitory | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.111
Dwelling, multi-unit | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.117
Low barrier navigation center |
Residential care facility |
Residential hotel | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.112
Temporary residential shelter (100 or fewer individuals) | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.600 et seq.
2. Commercial and Institutional Uses |
Adult entertainment business | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.102
Amusement center, indoor |
Assembly-cultural, religious, social | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.128
Athletic club; fitness studio |
Cannabis testing | Subject to special use regulations in article IX of chapter 17.228
Childcare center | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.113
College extension |
Commercial service |
Community clinic | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.118 .
Community market | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.124
Hotel; motel | Permitted if the project does not involve the demolition or conversion of multi-unit dwellings that exist or are under construction
Laundromat, self-service |
Library; archive |
Museum |
Non-profit organization, food preparation for off-site consumption | Entire business, including storage and display, must be conducted within a building
Non-profit organization, food storage and distribution | Entire business, including storage and display, must be conducted within a building
Nonresidential care facility |
Office |
Restaurant |
Retail store | This use is limited to 40,000 gross square feet; if use exceeds this limitation, a conditional use permit is required
School-dance, music, art, martial arts |
School, vocational |
Theater |
Transit vehicle-service, repair, storage |
Veterinary clinic; veterinary hospital | Entire business to be conducted within a building, and no outdoor boarding of animals is allowed.
Wholesale store |
3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses |
Aquaculture | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.
Community garden, private | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.
Contractor storage yard |
Laboratory, research |
Manufacturing, service, and repair |
Market garden | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.
Passenger terminal |
Railroad ROW | May be used for railroad tracks or spur tracks;
| Loading and unloading platforms or structures may be located on a railroad right-of-way only if: (i) the abutting property is located within a C-4 or M zone, and (ii) no residential zoning is within 300 feet of said facility on the same side of the right-of-way
Solar energy system, commercial (city property) | Allowed in this zone and exempt from the provisions of this title
Terminal yard, trucking |
Tractor or heavy truck sales, storage, rental |
Tractor or heavy truck service, repair |
Warehouse; distribution center |
B. Conditional uses. The following uses in the M-T zone require approval of a conditional use permit, subject to the conditions specified:
Use | Limitations | Approval Required by: Planning and Design Commission (PDC); Zoning Administrator (ZA); or City Council (CC)
1. Residential Uses | |
Mobilehome park | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.115 | PDC
Temporary residential shelter (more than 100 individuals) | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.600 et seq. | ZA
2. Commercial and Institutional Uses | |
Adult-related establishment | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.103 | PDC
Alcoholic beverage sales, off-premises consumption | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.108 | PDC
Bar; nightclub | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.108 | PDC
Cannabis consumption lounge | Subject to special use regulations in article IX of chapter 17.228 | PDC
Cannabis dispensary | Subject to special use regulations in article IX of chapter 17.228 | ZA/PDC
College campus | | PDC
Hotel; motel | Allowed with a conditional use permit if the project involves the demolition or conversion of multi-unit dwellings that exist or are under construction | PDC
Kennel | | ZA
Non-profit organization, meal service facility | | PDC
Outdoor market | In granting a conditional use permit, the zoning administrator may consider the traffic, safety of vehicular and non-vehicular access, adequacy of bicycle parking, noise, hours of operation, and any applicable development standards related to the proposed outdoor market | ZA
Retail store | Permitted with a conditional use permit if use exceeds 40,000 gross square feet; permitted by right if use does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet | PDC
School, K-12 | | PDC
3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses | |
Antenna; telecommunications facility | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.300 et seq. | PDC
Cannabis production (excluding cannabis manufacturing using volatile solvents) | Subject to special use regulations in article IX of chapter 17.228 | ZA
Heliport; helistop | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.114 | PDC
Public utility yard | | PDC
Recycling facility | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.400 et seq. | ZA/PDC
C. Accessory uses. The following uses are permitted in the M-T zone when accessory to a permitted or conditional use, subject to the limitations specified:
Use | Limitations
Accessory antenna |
Childcare, in-home (family day care home) |
Common area |
Dwelling unit, accessory | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.105
Dwelling unit, junior accessory | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.105
Family care facility |
Family day care facility |
Home occupation | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.200 et seq.
Private garden | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.
Recycling facility, convenience | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.400 et seq.
Tasting room, on-site | Limited to on-site consumption and off-site sales of malt beverages or wine produced on the premises
Urban beekeeping | Subject to section 9.44.330
Watchperson's quarters | The structure is limited to 1,000 square feet
D. Prohibited uses. All uses not listed as permitted, accessory, or conditional uses are prohibited in the M-T zone. (Ord. 2026-0011 § 13; Ord. 2026-0010 § 16; Ord. 2026-0001 § 22; Ord. 2025-0007 § 18; Ord. 2024-0054 § 35; Ord. 2024-0017 § 42; Ord. 2021-0024 § 16; Ord. 2021-0023 § 37; Ord. 2020-0025 § 19; Ord. 2020-0021 § 39; Ord. 2020-0006 § 5)
Source: City of Sacramento, Sacramento City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-35804Fetched: 10/24/2026