A.

Heavy industrial is characterized as high-impact manufacturing, compounding, processing, treatment and other uses that by their very nature create a certain real or potential nuisance and which are not compatible with nearby residential and commercial developments. Among the uses anticipated in the heavy industrial zone are processing and storage, refineries, tank farms, foundries, primary metals and other enterprises whose raw materials, goods-in-process or finished products could be characterized as toxic, noxious, hazardous, odiferous, explosive, radioactive or otherwise potentially harmful to nearby neighbors if improperly handled. Heavy industrial anticipates a requirement for the development of extensive on-site and off-site transportation infrastructure such as liquid and break-bulk river terminals, rail access and storage yards, tanker truck loading and unloading and other infrastructure. Limited retail sales are permitted in heavy industrial zones.

B.

Commentary. Industrial development will be concentrated in areas which are already providing a site for industry. This district is adequately served by infrastructure. Concentrating industrial development in this district also minimizes the public safety risks from production and transportation. In addition, concentrating truck traffic will reduce the maintenance costs on parish roads. This zone incorporates all property set forth as industrial property in section 17-10, industrial areas.

(DC03-01, 1/9/03; DC09-09, 12/17/09; DC12-07, 8/16/12)