Algona City Zoning Code
22.32 M-1
Light Industrial District
Parking requirements in an M-1 light industrial district shall be as provided for in Chapter 22.40 AMC.
22.32.010 Generally.
Light industrial zones are intended for light manufacturing, which will provide for the location and grouping of industrial activities and uses involving the processing, handling and creating of products, plus the research and development required in such creation. These uses are largely devoid of nuisance factors, hazards or exceptional demands upon public facilities and services. A further intent is to apply zoning protection to the industries so located by prohibiting the intrusion of incompatible uses and allowing those commercial enterprises that are supportive of those industries. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the M-1 light industrial district shall be consistent with Chapter 22.33 AMC, Land Use Table. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.030 Accessory uses.
Accessory uses in the M-1 light industrial district shall be as follows:
A. Temporary buildings for and during construction;
B. Research and office uses related to a permitted industrial operation;
C. Utility buildings and storage of equipment;
D. Caretakers quarters (not more than one per parcel);
E. Open storage of materials associated with a permitted industrial use. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.040 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the M-1 light industrial district shall be consistent with Chapter 22.33 AMC, Land Use Table. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 1059-12 § 16; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.050 Prohibited uses.
Prohibited uses in the M-1 light industrial district shall be consistent with Chapter 22.33 AMC, Land Use Table. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.055 Development standards.
Minimum front yard | 20 feet1 |
Minimum side yard | |
Minimum rear yard | |
Minimum lot area | N/A |
Minimum lot width | N/A |
Minimum lot depth | N/A |
Maximum lot coverage | 65% |
Maximum height | None8 |
Minimum street frontage | N/A |
Maximum density | N/A |
1Front yard shall be a minimum of thirty feet whenever a lot or parcel in the M-1 zone abuts any street which separates an M-1 zone from any residential zone.
2Side yard shall be a minimum of fifty feet whenever a lot or parcel in the M-1 zone abuts any lot or parcel in any residential zone.
3Side yard shall be a minimum of thirty feet whenever a lot or parcel in the M-1 zone abuts any street or alley which separates any M-1 zone from any residential zone.
4Side yard shall be a minimum of twenty feet whenever abutting any street or right-of-way.
5Rear yard shall be a minimum of fifty feet whenever a lot or parcel in the M-1 zone abuts a lot or parcel in any residential zone.
6Rear yard shall be a minimum of eight feet when abutting rail.
7Rear yard shall be a minimum of thirty feet whenever a lot or parcel in the M-1 zone abuts any street or alley which separates any M-1 zone from any residential zone.
8When a building exceeds forty-five feet in height, the portion of the building shall set back one foot from each side and rear property line for each one foot the building exceeds forty-five feet in height.
(Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021).
22.32.060 Yard requirements.
Repealed by Ord. 1190-21. (Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.070 Required open spaces.
Additional open spaces, both as to amount and location on the premises, may be required in connection with a conditional use permit. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.080 Maximum lot coverage.
Repealed by Ord. 1190-21. (Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.090 Permitted height.
Repealed by Ord. 1190-21. (Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.100 Landscaping.
Landscaping requirements in an M-1 light industrial district shall be as specified in Chapter 22.60 AMC. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.110 Signs.
Sign requirements in an M-1 light industrial district shall be as provided for in Chapter 22.64 AMC. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.120 Parking requirements.
Parking requirements in an M-1 light industrial district shall be as provided for in Chapter 22.40 AMC. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.130 Generally.
Industrial uses shall be subject to the conditions set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.140 Noise.
In all industrial districts the noise emanating from premises used for industrial activities shall not exceed those limits as set forth in WAC 173-60-040 as presently exists or as hereafter may be amended. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 908-01 § 1; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.150 Glare.
Industrial and exterior lighting shall not be used in such a manner that produces glare on public highways and neighboring property. Arc welding, acetylene torch cutting or similar processes shall be performed so as not to be seen from any point beyond the outside of the property. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.160 Storage and handling of inflammables.
In terms of fire and safety hazards, the storage and handling of inflammable liquids, liquefied petroleum gases and explosives shall comply with rules and regulations falling under the jurisdiction of the city fire marshal, the laws of the state and other local ordinances. There shall be no bulk storage of inflammable gas. Enameling and paint spraying operation shall be permitted when incidental to the principal operation and when such operations are contained within a masonry building of two-hour fire-restrictive construction. Bulk storage of inflammable liquids below ground shall be permitted and the tank shall be located not closer to the property line than the greatest dimension (diameter, length or height) of the tank. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.170 Electrical interference.
Provisions must be made for necessary shielding or other preventive measures against interference occasioned by mechanical, electrical and nuclear equipment, uses or processes with electrical apparatus in nearby buildings or land uses. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.180 Odor, fume or dust emissions.
The emission of noxious odors of any kind shall not be permitted, nor the emission of any toxic or corrosive fumes or gases. Dust created by an industrial operation shall not be exhausted or wasted into the air. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.190 Smoke and particulate matter emissions.
A. The emission of smoke or particulate matter of a density equal to or greater than the following numbers on the Ringlemann Chart as currently published and used by the U.S. Bureau of Mines is prohibited at all times: M-1 light industrial, Ringlemann Chart No. 2.
B. Dust and other types of air pollution borne by the wind from such sources as storage areas and roads shall be minimized by appropriate landscaping, paving, oiling or other acceptable means. Emission of particulate matter in excess of the following weight limitations per cubic foot of conveying gas or air measured at any property line is prohibited: M-1 light industrial, two-tenths grain. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.200 Particulate matter emission rates.
The rate of emission of particulate matter from all sources on any property shall not exceed a net weight per acre of property during any one hour as follows: M-1 light industrial, one pound per acre. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.210 Waste storage.
Liquid and solid wastes, storage of animal or vegetable wastes which attract insects or rodents or otherwise create a health hazard shall be prohibited. No waste products shall be exposed to view from eye level from any property line in an M-1 district. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.32.220 Storage areas.
All storage shall be located within any area not closer than twenty feet from the street right-of-way line and shall be enclosed with a heavy wire fence or a similar-type fence with the top of the fence not to be less than six feet above the adjoining street level, or by an attractive hedge or board fence at least six feet high. In case of the open storage of lumber, coal or other combustible material, a roadway shall be provided, graded, surfaced and maintained from the street to the rear of the property to permit free access of fire trucks at any time. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).