To provide locations for light manufacturing, warehousing, fabrication, assembly, direct service industry, and storage (including self-storage and outdoor storage such as equipment and vehicle storage), with limited direct on-site retail sales while protecting the general public and commercial or residential property located in the vicinity.

To establish development standards for the height and size of buildings, the areas and dimensions of yards and open spaces, setbacks, buffers and landscaping in a manner that is compatible with surrounding existing and future land uses and which promotes attractive industrial neighborhoods that contribute to the overall image of the community and encourages investment.

To provide for development that provides adequate on-site parking and circulation and limits negative impacts on public transportation routes.

To provide performance standards for the operation of light industries in such a manner to minimize noise, vibration, air pollution, water pollution and fire and safety hazards in the light industrial zone and buffer and protect abutting commercial and residential zones.

To provide areas in Columbia County that are compatible to light industrial type of uses including uses best suited for location outside of an urban growth area and compatible with rural and agricultural land uses.