Amelia County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XX
M-1 Industrial District
§ 325-20.1 Intent.
The primary purpose of the M-1 Industrial District is to permit certain industries, which do not in any way detract from residential desirability, to locate in any area adjacent to residential uses. The provisions relating to height of building, horsepower, heating, controlling emissions of fumes, odors and/or noise, landscaping, the number of persons employed and hours of operation are imposed to protect and foster adjacent residential desirability while permitting industries to locate near a labor supply.
§ 325-20.2 Permitted uses.
A.
Assembly and/or production of:
C.
Accessory structures and uses.
D.
Automobile repair including body and fender repair and painting.
E.
Blacksmith, welding or machine shop.
F.
Boat building.
G.
Bookbinding.
H.
Bottling and packaging works.
I.
Brewery with tours, tastings and retail sales.
[amended 4-15-2015]
J.
Building material, plumbing and electrical supply sales and storage yard.
K.
Cabinets, furniture and upholstery shops.
L.
Contractor's equipment storage yards or plants, or rental of equipment commonly used by contractors.
M.
Dog kennel.
N.
Engraving and/or printing plants.
O.
Kiln drying of wood products.
P.
Laboratory, medical or pharmaceutical.
Q.
Laundry and cleaning establishments.
S.
Mini warehouse storage.
T.
Monumental stone works.
U.
Off-street parking.
V.
Public utility (extension).
W.
Pulpwood yard.
X.
Service and repair of farm, yard and garden equipment.
Y.
Subdivisions.
[Added 2-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-002]
Z.
Tire recapping and vulcanization.
AA.
Veterinary clinics or animal hospital.
BB.
Wholesale or warehousing operations.
CC.
Wireless support structures up to 80 feet.
[Amended 2-21-2018]
DD.
Offices which are directly related to any above enumerated use.
§ 325-20.3 Permitted uses by special exception.
§ 325-20.4 Setbacks/area/frontage requirements.
§ 325-20.5 Building height.
§ 325-20.6 Coverage requirements.
Buildings or groups of buildings with their accessory buildings may cover up to 70% of the area of the lot.
§ 325-20.7 Additional required conditions.
A.
Before any required permits shall be issued for construction for permitted uses in this district, the plans, in sufficient detail to show the operation and processes, shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for study. The Administrator may refer these plans to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Modifications of the plans may be required.
B.
Permitted uses shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building or within an area enclosed on all sides by a solid masonry wall, a uniformly painted solid-board fence or evergreen hedge six feet in height. Public utilities and signs requiring natural air circulation, unobstructed view, or other technical considerations necessary for proper operation may be exempt from this provision. The exemption does not include storing of any materials.
C.
Landscaping or other buffering measures may be required within any established or required front, side or rear setback area. The plans and execution must take into consideration traffic hazards. Landscaping or other buffering measures may be permitted up to a height of three feet, and to within 50 feet from the corner of any intersecting streets or roads.
D.
Sufficient area, at a minimum of 20 feet, shall be provided to adequately screen permitted uses from adjacent business, agricultural and residential districts.
E.
The Zoning Administrator shall act on any application received within 60 days after receiving the application. If formal notice in writing is given to the applicant, the time for action may be extended for a thirty-day period.