The purpose of the I-2 General Industrial Zone is to provide for the development of industries which, because of the nature of their operation, appearance, traffic generation, or emission, would not be compatible with land uses in other zoning districts, but which, nevertheless, are necessary and desirable activities in the city.

(Ord. 1178 § 5.12.1, 1987)

   For principally permitted uses in the I-2 Zone, see Table 17.16.030 B in Chapter 17.16 of this code.

(Ord. 1178 § 5.12.2, 1987)

   I.   Data Center;

   J.   Excavation of sand, gravel, dirt, ore or minerals;

   K.   Fiberglass manufacturing and processing;

   L.   Heliports, subject to the regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration;

   M.   Meat packing;

   N.   Oil refineries;

   O.   Racetracks;

   P.   Railroad switching yards;

   Q.   Scrap metal or used materials processing, handling, and storage facilities, except recycling centers;

   R.   Sewage treatment plants;

   S.   Those uses involving the storage, utilization or manufacture of volatile or explosive materials or products;

   T.   Wireless telecommunication facilities with a height greater than seventy-five feet, subject to the development standards set forth in Section 17.68.120.D;

   U.   Conditionally permitted uses as per Section 17.28.030 of this title.

(Ord. 3479 § 1, 2025: Ord. 1397.17.50 § 3, 2019; Ord. 1397.17.14 § VII, 1996; Ord. 1397.17.11 § 4 (part), 1994; Ord. 1397.16.2 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 1994; Ord. 1178 § 5.12.3, 1987)

   Permitted accessory uses in the I-2 Zone are as follows:

   A.   Personnel service facilities providing services, education, recreation, entertainment, food and convenience goods primarily for those personnel employed in the principal use;

   B.   Those accessory uses permitted under Section 17.24.040 of this code;

   C.   Caretaker or security guard quarters.

(Ord. 1178 § 5.12.4, 1987)

   Access requirements in for the I-2 Zone shall be as follows:

   A.   Access to industrial development shall be allowed only on arterial streets or streets specifically designed for such development and shall meet the requirements of Sections 17.56.080 — 17.56.100 of this title;

   B.   Industrial developments which may not be able to meet the requirements of Sections 17.56.080 through 17.56.100, and are requesting deviations from the noted standards shall submit to the city engineer an engineer's report certified by a professional engineer addressing the following site conditions both present and future:

   1.   Traffic volumes;

   2.   Turning movements;

   3.   Traffic controls;

   4.   Site design;

   5.   Site distance;

   6.   Location and alignment of other access points;

   C.   Based upon the above data, the city engineer shall determine whether a deviation from the required standards is justified and, if so, what alternative requirements will be necessary.

(Ord. 1178 § 5.12.5, 1987)

   Setback and height requirements for the I-2 Zone shall be as set out in Table 17.36.060.

(Ord. 1178 § 5.12.6, 1987)

   Lot width and area requirements for the I-2 Zone shall be as follows:

   A.   The minimum lot width shall be one hundred feet;

   B.   Minimum lot area shall be determined by building, area, parking requirements and required setbacks.

(Ord. 1178 § 5.12.7, 1987)

   A.   Development of any parcel of land within the I-2 Zone shall be subject to all applicable requirements of Chapters 17.52 through 17.64 of this title.

   B.   Refer to Section 17.24.170.B. for self-storage facilities development standards.

(Ord. 1397.17.60 § 12, 2023; Ord. 1178 § 5.12.8, 1987)

   Any property located in the I-2 Zone and any floodplain as designated in Chapter 15.40, must comply with Chapter 15.40 requirements.

(Ord. 1178 § 5.12.9, 1987)

 

(Ord. 1397.17.60 § 13, 2023; Ord. 1397.17.50 § 4, 2019)