Attica City Zoning Code
18.45 Industrial
Districts
18.45.010 Limited industrial uses, M1 districts.
A. Definition. A limited industrial use is one which ordinarily uses only light machinery, is conducted entirely within enclosed, substantially constructed buildings, does not use the open area around such buildings for storage of raw materials or manufactured products or for any other industrial purpose, other than loading and unloading operations in the rear; and which is not noxious or offensive by reason of the emission of smoke, dust, fumes, gas, odors, noises or vibrations beyond the confines of the building.
B. Locations Permitted. In the M1 and M2 districts. [Ord. 6, 1990 § 15-1; Code 1999 § 10-86.]
18.45.020 Light industrial uses, M1 districts.
A. Definition. A light industrial use is one which requires both buildings and open area for manufacturing, fabricating, processing, heavy repairing, dismantling, storage or disposal of raw materials, manufactured products or wastes, which is not injurious to health or safety of humans or animals, or injurious to vegetation; and which is not noxious or offensive by reason of the emission of smoke, dust, gas fumes, odors, or vibrations beyond the limits of the premises upon which such industry is conducted.
Included in this classification are all industrial uses fully complying with the above definition, plus:
1. Automobile wrecking and/or junk storage as conditional uses permitted in accordance with the procedure specified for conditional uses, Chapter 18.75 AMC; and provided, that the use is confined within enclosed buildings or in yards completely enclosed and surrounded by solid walls or solid fences at least eight feet in height.
2. Poultry slaughtering and wholesaling.
3. Veterinary hospital or kennel.
4. Bulk storage of inflammable fluids in aboveground tanks, but not oil refinery tanks.
5. Truck terminal.
6. Railroad freight house.
7. Utilities storage yard.
8. Coal, coke, or wood yard.
9. Lumber yard.
10. Contractor’s plant or storage yard.
11. Bus line shops or garage.
12. Building material storage yard.
13. Carting, express, hauling or storage yard.
B. Location Permitted. In the M1 districts. [Ord. 6, 1990 § 15-2; Code 1999 § 10-87.]
18.45.030 Heavy industrial uses, M2 districts.
A. Definition. A heavy industrial use is one which requires buildings and open area for manufacturing, fabricating, processing, heavy repair, dismantling, storage or disposal of raw materials, manufactured products or wastes, which is not injurious to the health or safety of humans or animals, or injurious to vegetation; and which has not been declared a nuisance in any court of record.
B. Locations Permitted. The following classifications of industrial uses are permitted in the M2 districts:
1. Any industry complying with the above definition.
2. Railroad yards and shops.
3. Automobile wrecking or junk storage as conditional uses permitted in accordance with the procedure specified for conditional uses, Chapter 18.75 AMC; and provided, that the use is confined within enclosed buildings or in yards completely enclosed and surrounded by solid walls or solid fences at least eight feet in height. [Ord. 6, 1990 § 15-3; Code 1999 § 10-88.]
18.45.040 General provisions and conditional exceptions applicable to all industrial uses in M1 and M2 districts.
A. Height of Buildings.
District | Normal Maximum Height |
|---|---|
M1 | 60 feet or 5 stories |
B. Front Yard.
District | Depth in Feet |
|---|---|
M1 and M2 | 15 |
C. Side Yard. None required. However, if a side yard is provided, the minimum dimensions shall be five feet.
D. Rear Yard. Ten percent of the depth of lot with a minimum requirement of 15 feet but need not exceed 25 feet in depth. (One-half of an alley abutting the rear of a lot may be included in the rear yard to satisfy rear yard requirements, but such alley space shall not be included for loading and unloading berths.)
E. Lot Coverage. Ninety percent, but this shall not waive provision of yards where required.
F. Vision Clearance on Corner Lots. Eight feet.
G. Vehicle Parking Space. One vehicle parking space for each three employees shall be provided on the lot, or within 300 feet thereof, on a site approved by the board of zoning appeals.
H. Loading and unloading berths shall be provided on the lot as follows:
Gross Floor Area (Square Feet) | Loading and Unloading Berths |
|---|---|
15,000 or less | 1 |
15,001 to 40,000 | 2 |
40,001 to 100,000 | 3 |
Each 40,000 additional | 1 additional |
I. Paving. Open parking area and loading and unloading berths shall be paved with a dust-proof or hard surface meeting the standard specifications of the city.
J. Lighting Facilities. Outdoor lighting facilities, if provided, shall be so arranged as to be reflected away from property residentially zoned or used. [Ord. 6, 1990 § 15-4; Code 1999 § 10-89.]
18.45.050 Conditional exceptions.
A. Maximum Height.
1. Buildings may be erected higher than the normal maximum if they are set back, from front and rear property lines, one foot for each two feet of additional height above the normal maximum height.
2. Chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, penthouses, tanks, water towers, transmission towers, or essential mechanical appurtenances may be erected to any height not prohibited by other laws or ordinances.
B. Front Yard.
1. On federal and state highways, a distance of 85 feet is required. This distance is to be measured from the center of the right-of-way. However, the minimum setback from the front property line shall be 35 feet.
2. On all other roads and streets except those in incorporated areas, a distance of 60 feet is required. This distance is to be measured from the center of the right-of-way. However, the minimum setback from the property line shall be 35 feet.
C. Side Yard. Whenever a side yard abuts a street or road in unincorporated areas, the following minimum width shall be the standard:
1. Thirty-five feet on federal and state highways.
2. Thirty-five feet on all other roads and streets.
D. Vehicle Parking Space.
1. Groups of uses requiring vehicle parking space may join in establishing group parking areas with capacity aggregating that required for each participating use.
2. Vehicle parking requirements may be waived by the board of zoning appeals in a block, 50 percent or more of the area of which was occupied by business or industrial structures at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this title.
E. Buffer Requirement. Where an industrial district borders upon a residential district, not separated by a street, railroad right-of-way or natural barrier, a suitable buffer in terms of setback and/or screening shall be provided.
Height of Building | Setback |
|---|---|
0 – 15 feet | 15 feet |
There shall be one additional foot of setback for each additional foot of height over the 15-foot minimum. The maximum setback shall be 50 feet. [Ord. 6, 1990 § 15-5; Code 1999 § 10-90.]