This is a list of zones that would work for a BSL-1 or BSL-2 laboratory in the East Bay.
Berkeley
Zoning types we can use:
- MM (Mixed Manufacturing) zoning: AUP
- MU-LI (Mixed Use - Light Industrial): UP(PH)
Emeryville
- MUN: Conditional
- OT: Yes
- OT/DH: Conditional
- INL: Yes
- INH: Conditional
- All others: No
Oakland
- CIX-1: Yes
- CIX-2: Yes
- IG: Yes
- IO: Yes
Any zoning that allows the "Research and development" activity is ok. There are several other zonings that conditionally allow research and development, but it takes 2-4 months and (I think) $1000-$2000 dollars to get the permit. You'd have to begin renting the property immediately.
Though it seems odd. The M-20, M-30 and M-40 zones are no good for us. This means the areas around Linden st. Brewery (3rd and Linden) are no go.