It is the intent of this chapter to provide for the development of light industrial uses such as warehousing, industrial and manufacturing uses that are developed and operated within an industrial park type setting. Regulations contained in this district are designed to encourage the development of industrial areas that can be characterized by low land coverage and the absence of objectionable external conditions and the development of light industrial uses that will be compatible with one another and with adjacent or surrounding districts.

(Ord. 195. Passed 4-9-90; Ord. 340. Passed 7-24-00.)

The following are permitted uses for those industrial uses operated within a totally enclosed structure, and with the absence of objectionable outside storage:

(a)

Manufacturing;

(b)

Compounding;

(c)

Assembly of products;

(d)

Machine shop; fabricated metal products; glass products;

(e)

Wholesale sales;

(f)

Warehousing;

(g)

Crafting and packing;

(h)

Bottling plants;

(i)

Print shops;

(j)

Sign painting;

(k)

Research or testing facilities or laboratories;

(l)

Public utility facilities; construction trades;

(m)

Tool and die shops; auto parts manufacturing;

(n)

Apparel or fabric products manufacturing;

(o)

Wood products manufacturing;

(p)

Furniture manufacturing;

(q)

Manufacturing of electrical equipment;

(r)

Metal welding and bending;

(s)

Similar light industrial uses conducted entirely in an enclosed building.

The preceding uses shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building. Any outside storage must be completely enclosed on all sides by a solid fence or wall at least six feet in height, provided further that no goods, materials or objects shall be stacked higher than the fence or wall. All business shall be conducted in such a manner that no noise, smoke, dust, vibration or any other similar nuisance shall exist to adversely influence adjoining properties.

(Ord. 195. Passed 4-9-90; Ord. 229. Passed 12-13-93; Ord. 340. Passed 7-24-00.)

Because of the need for special review and consideration of external conditions that may be caused by the following uses due to outside storage of products or equipment or excessive noise or vibrations that could adversely influence adjoining properties; the following uses shall only be permitted in the I-1 Light Industrial District following authorization by the Planning Commission as special land uses:

(a)

Any manufacturing or processing use that requires use of a stamping machine rated in excess of 250 tons;

(b)

Processing, packing or treatment of products;

(c)

Truck facilities or terminals;

(d)

Dry cleaning and laundry;

(e)

Paper and paper product manufacturing;

(f)

Auction facility in which all associated activities occur within a completely enclosed building, except for accessory storage as expressly permitted by the Planning Commission;

(g)

Automobile auction facility;

(h)

Indoor sports and athletic training centers;

(i)

Self-service storage facilities, interior and/or exterior access.

(Ord. 229. Passed 12-13-93; Ord. 340. Passed 7-24-00; Ord. 465. Passed 5-11-15; Ord. 494. Passed 9-9-19; Ord. 527. Passed 8-14-23.)

The maximum height limitations shall be three stories or forty-five feet, whichever is less; however, height restrictions can be waived for structures that are specific to certain processes or operations for industrial usage with special consideration given to fire safety issues.

(Ord. 195. Passed 4-9-90; Ord. 416. Passed 9-22-08.)

No building or structure nor the enlargement of any building or structure shall hereafter be erected unless the following yard requirements are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement:

(a)

Front yard, same as C-1 District (see Chapter 1270);

(b)

Side yard, same as C-1 District (see Chapter 1270); and

(c)

Rear yard, same as C-1 District (see Chapter 1270).

(Ord. 195. Passed 4-9-90.)

It is the purpose of this section to provide for the review and approval of the architecture and design standards to achieve the following objectives:

(1)

To provide desirable living, shopping, and working environments with distinct quality;

(2)

To maintain identifiable community character;

(3)

To encourage developers to use a more creative and imaginative approach in the development of commercial and industrial buildings;

(4)

To protect and elevate the quality of industrial development and surrounding property investments;

(5)

To promote flexibility in design and location of structures;

(6)

To promote the efficient use of land for a more economic arrangement of buildings, circulation systems, land use, and utilities;

(7)

To enhance, combine and coordinate architectural styles, building forms, and building relationships within the Commercial District; and

(8)

To break up the overall building into smaller parts through the use of architectural treatments. The goal of this action is to reduce the bulk and scale of the building as a whole.

Architectural design and facade materials are to be complimentary to existing or proposed buildings within the site and the surrounding areas, if the surrounding buildings/structures adhere to these standards. It is not intended that contrasts in architectural design and use of facade materials is to be discouraged, but care shall be taken so that any such contrasts will not be so out of character with the existing building designs and facade materials so as to create an adverse effect or the stability and value of the surrounding areas.

Production Area.

(a)

Brick or block masonry walls or better, on the front, side and/or rear of all production area elevations that have a significant exposure to a public street or adjacent property. Alternative materials of equal or higher quality than masonry may be employed pending review and approval by the Planning Commission.

(b)

High quality metal materials on the production area may be considered if they contribute to a complimentary overall aesthetic of the building as a whole.

(c)

Long unbroken exterior building walls are not permitted. An approved architectural treatment or offset may be used to break up building expanses into a smaller portion.

(d)

Architectural treatments or offsets must compliment other styles and treatment materials used on the building as a whole.

(e)

Color shall be selected to establish an attractive image and set a standard of quality for future developments and buildings in the area. The building colors must be complementary and be designed to enhance the lot, the neighborhood and the community.

(f)

Roof line changes may be used to break up horizontal and vertical mass of a building. Roof line changes must provide balance and work in accordance with the proposed design of the building.

Office and Facade Elevation.

Exterior building facades of the administrative offices of the industrial facility shall consist primarily of brick or stone, or other materials of high quality complementary of brick or stone. All office areas of facilities within an Industrial District must have oriented architectural treatments that clearly define these areas separate and distinct from the manufacturing areas.

Office areas correspond to the architectural ordinance with the further employment of treatment offerings to reduce the scale of the facility to the pedestrian level. Primary office entrances shall be clearly defined and either recessed, projected, or framed by quality elements and designs.

In order to assure conformance with this requirement, exterior building elevations must be reviewed and approved as a part of the overall final site plan review process.

When renovations, alterations or additions are made to an existing building within the I-1 District, the exterior building facades of the entire building may be brought into compliance with this subsection as determined by the Planning Commission.

When facade materials other than brick, stone, or other high quality materials are proposed for a building within the I-1 District, the Planning Commission may permit such alternative facade materials provided it finds that all of the following conditions are satisfied:

(1)

The selected facade materials and material combinations will be consistent with and enhance the building design concept.

(2)

The selected facade materials and material combinations will be complementary to existing or proposed buildings within the site and the surrounding area.

(3)

The use of the selected facade materials and material combinations will not detract from the future development in the district of buildings with facades of brick, stone, or other high quality materials.

(4)

The request is accompanied by a written design statement describing how the selected facade materials will satisfy the above requirements.

Building Openings, Walkways, and Entrances.

Building openings, walkways, and entrances give developers the opportunity to reduce scale and add character to the building by the application of architectural treatments listed in this chapter. A combination of treatments, or the use of equal or superior treatments must be apparent and described as follows:

(a)

Covered walkways, porticos and/or arcades covering the horizontal length of the facade.

(b)

Canopies and awnings over windows and openings on elevations in view of or facing the public street or adjacent properties.

(c)

Raised cornice parapets over entries.

(d)

Other approved architectural features, which adds definition to a building.

The Planning Commission may request the report and recommendations of a professional design or architectural consultant as a part of its review of the proposed waiver.

(Ord. 358. Passed 6-24-02; Ord. 373. Passed 10-27-03; Ord. 383. Passed 4-25-05.)