Elgin City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
32 - INDUSTRIAL I ZONE
17.32.010 - Purpose.
The industrial (I) zone is intended to provide areas where manufacturing, processing, warehousing and other industrial uses can effectively operate.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.01)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:A. Any manufacturing, fabricating, processing, repairing, packing, or storage except a use specifically listed as a conditional use or specifically prohibited in this zone.B. Wholesaling or warehousing.C. Commercial or industrial storage.D. Freight terminal.E. Commercial uses customarily incidental, compatible or directly related to an industrial use, i.e., café, office etc.F. Clinic services.a. No services may provide over-night stay services or care.G. Medical services.a. No services may provide over-night stay services or care.H. Junkyard.Uses must consult the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Factors, Separation Distances between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses and display in said uses plans to develop a site in an industrial zone, that the said use meets all recommended distances of separation between industrial and sensitive land."Industrial land use" is defined, but not limited to, by the EPA as any facility that produces an industrial emission that includes:Gaseousand particulate emissions;Noise;Dust; andOdor."Sensitive land use" is defined, but not limited to, by the EPA as residential developments, hospitals, hotels, motels, hostels, caravan parks, schools, nursing homes, child care facilities, shopping centers, playgrounds, and some public buildings. Some commercial, institutional and industrial land uses which require high levels of amenity or are sensitive to particular emissions may also be considered "sensitive land uses". Examples include some retail outlets, offices and training centers, and some types of storage and manufacturing facilities.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.02)(Ord. No. 179, 2-9-16)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use approval in accordance with Chapter 17.44:A. Public uses.B. Semipublic uses.C. Animal kennels and hospitals.D. Bulk storage of oil, gasoline or other petroleum products.E. Solid waste disposal or transfer site.F. Wrecking yard.G. Livestock or farm animals subject to Section 17.20.040(C).H. Other uses similar to those enumerated which can meet the following criteria to the satisfaction of the city council:The use is compatible with outright and conditional uses listed.The use would not interfere seriously with established and accepted practices on adjacent lands.The use would not materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern of the area.The proposed use can comply with the standards of this zone.The use can comply with such other conditions as the city council or its designate considers necessary.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.03)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses are absolutely prohibited:Slaughterhouse.Acid manufacturers.Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacturers.Distillation of bones.Explosives, manufacture or storage.Fat rendering.Fertilizer manufacture.Animal reduction.Gas manufacture.Glue manufacture.Petroleum refining.Smelting of tin, copper, zinc or iron ores.Stockyards and/or feedlots.Tannery.Other uses the city council identifies by ordinance as a nuisance.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.04)A. Yard Requirements.There shall be no required setbacks for structures or storage bordering other industrial properties except as may be required in the site plan approval process.Structures and storage areas shall comply with the residential zone setbacks when adjacent to a residential zone or a greater setback may be required in the site plan approval process.B. Minimum Lot Size Requirements. There shall be no required lot area for commercial or industrial uses.C. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be required as provided in Section 17.40.080.D.Site Development Standards.If a use abuts a commercial or residential zone such use shall be reviewed by the city council for approval. Screening, landscaping or other conditions necessary to preserve the character of the adjacent zone may be required.Site plans in accordance with Chapter 17.56 of this title shall be submitted and approved by the city council prior to issuance of a building permit.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.05)
17.32.020 - Uses permitted outright.
The industrial (I) zone is intended to provide areas where manufacturing, processing, warehousing and other industrial uses can effectively operate.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.01)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:A. Any manufacturing, fabricating, processing, repairing, packing, or storage except a use specifically listed as a conditional use or specifically prohibited in this zone.B. Wholesaling or warehousing.C. Commercial or industrial storage.D. Freight terminal.E. Commercial uses customarily incidental, compatible or directly related to an industrial use, i.e., café, office etc.F. Clinic services.a. No services may provide over-night stay services or care.G. Medical services.a. No services may provide over-night stay services or care.H. Junkyard.Uses must consult the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Factors, Separation Distances between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses and display in said uses plans to develop a site in an industrial zone, that the said use meets all recommended distances of separation between industrial and sensitive land."Industrial land use" is defined, but not limited to, by the EPA as any facility that produces an industrial emission that includes:Gaseousand particulate emissions;Noise;Dust; andOdor."Sensitive land use" is defined, but not limited to, by the EPA as residential developments, hospitals, hotels, motels, hostels, caravan parks, schools, nursing homes, child care facilities, shopping centers, playgrounds, and some public buildings. Some commercial, institutional and industrial land uses which require high levels of amenity or are sensitive to particular emissions may also be considered "sensitive land uses". Examples include some retail outlets, offices and training centers, and some types of storage and manufacturing facilities.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.02)(Ord. No. 179, 2-9-16)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use approval in accordance with Chapter 17.44:A. Public uses.B. Semipublic uses.C. Animal kennels and hospitals.D. Bulk storage of oil, gasoline or other petroleum products.E. Solid waste disposal or transfer site.F. Wrecking yard.G. Livestock or farm animals subject to Section 17.20.040(C).H. Other uses similar to those enumerated which can meet the following criteria to the satisfaction of the city council:The use is compatible with outright and conditional uses listed.The use would not interfere seriously with established and accepted practices on adjacent lands.The use would not materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern of the area.The proposed use can comply with the standards of this zone.The use can comply with such other conditions as the city council or its designate considers necessary.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.03)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses are absolutely prohibited:Slaughterhouse.Acid manufacturers.Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacturers.Distillation of bones.Explosives, manufacture or storage.Fat rendering.Fertilizer manufacture.Animal reduction.Gas manufacture.Glue manufacture.Petroleum refining.Smelting of tin, copper, zinc or iron ores.Stockyards and/or feedlots.Tannery.Other uses the city council identifies by ordinance as a nuisance.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.04)A. Yard Requirements.There shall be no required setbacks for structures or storage bordering other industrial properties except as may be required in the site plan approval process.Structures and storage areas shall comply with the residential zone setbacks when adjacent to a residential zone or a greater setback may be required in the site plan approval process.B. Minimum Lot Size Requirements. There shall be no required lot area for commercial or industrial uses.C. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be required as provided in Section 17.40.080.D.Site Development Standards.If a use abuts a commercial or residential zone such use shall be reviewed by the city council for approval. Screening, landscaping or other conditions necessary to preserve the character of the adjacent zone may be required.Site plans in accordance with Chapter 17.56 of this title shall be submitted and approved by the city council prior to issuance of a building permit.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.05)
17.32.030 - Conditional uses permitted.
The industrial (I) zone is intended to provide areas where manufacturing, processing, warehousing and other industrial uses can effectively operate.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.01)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:A. Any manufacturing, fabricating, processing, repairing, packing, or storage except a use specifically listed as a conditional use or specifically prohibited in this zone.B. Wholesaling or warehousing.C. Commercial or industrial storage.D. Freight terminal.E. Commercial uses customarily incidental, compatible or directly related to an industrial use, i.e., café, office etc.F. Clinic services.a. No services may provide over-night stay services or care.G. Medical services.a. No services may provide over-night stay services or care.H. Junkyard.Uses must consult the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Factors, Separation Distances between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses and display in said uses plans to develop a site in an industrial zone, that the said use meets all recommended distances of separation between industrial and sensitive land."Industrial land use" is defined, but not limited to, by the EPA as any facility that produces an industrial emission that includes:Gaseousand particulate emissions;Noise;Dust; andOdor."Sensitive land use" is defined, but not limited to, by the EPA as residential developments, hospitals, hotels, motels, hostels, caravan parks, schools, nursing homes, child care facilities, shopping centers, playgrounds, and some public buildings. Some commercial, institutional and industrial land uses which require high levels of amenity or are sensitive to particular emissions may also be considered "sensitive land uses". Examples include some retail outlets, offices and training centers, and some types of storage and manufacturing facilities.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.02)(Ord. No. 179, 2-9-16)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use approval in accordance with Chapter 17.44:A. Public uses.B. Semipublic uses.C. Animal kennels and hospitals.D. Bulk storage of oil, gasoline or other petroleum products.E. Solid waste disposal or transfer site.F. Wrecking yard.G. Livestock or farm animals subject to Section 17.20.040(C).H. Other uses similar to those enumerated which can meet the following criteria to the satisfaction of the city council:The use is compatible with outright and conditional uses listed.The use would not interfere seriously with established and accepted practices on adjacent lands.The use would not materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern of the area.The proposed use can comply with the standards of this zone.The use can comply with such other conditions as the city council or its designate considers necessary.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.03)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses are absolutely prohibited:Slaughterhouse.Acid manufacturers.Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacturers.Distillation of bones.Explosives, manufacture or storage.Fat rendering.Fertilizer manufacture.Animal reduction.Gas manufacture.Glue manufacture.Petroleum refining.Smelting of tin, copper, zinc or iron ores.Stockyards and/or feedlots.Tannery.Other uses the city council identifies by ordinance as a nuisance.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.04)A. Yard Requirements.There shall be no required setbacks for structures or storage bordering other industrial properties except as may be required in the site plan approval process.Structures and storage areas shall comply with the residential zone setbacks when adjacent to a residential zone or a greater setback may be required in the site plan approval process.B. Minimum Lot Size Requirements. There shall be no required lot area for commercial or industrial uses.C. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be required as provided in Section 17.40.080.D.Site Development Standards.If a use abuts a commercial or residential zone such use shall be reviewed by the city council for approval. Screening, landscaping or other conditions necessary to preserve the character of the adjacent zone may be required.Site plans in accordance with Chapter 17.56 of this title shall be submitted and approved by the city council prior to issuance of a building permit.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.05)
17.32.040 - Prohibited uses.
The industrial (I) zone is intended to provide areas where manufacturing, processing, warehousing and other industrial uses can effectively operate.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.01)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:A. Any manufacturing, fabricating, processing, repairing, packing, or storage except a use specifically listed as a conditional use or specifically prohibited in this zone.B. Wholesaling or warehousing.C. Commercial or industrial storage.D. Freight terminal.E. Commercial uses customarily incidental, compatible or directly related to an industrial use, i.e., café, office etc.F. Clinic services.a. No services may provide over-night stay services or care.G. Medical services.a. No services may provide over-night stay services or care.H. Junkyard.Uses must consult the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Factors, Separation Distances between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses and display in said uses plans to develop a site in an industrial zone, that the said use meets all recommended distances of separation between industrial and sensitive land."Industrial land use" is defined, but not limited to, by the EPA as any facility that produces an industrial emission that includes:Gaseousand particulate emissions;Noise;Dust; andOdor."Sensitive land use" is defined, but not limited to, by the EPA as residential developments, hospitals, hotels, motels, hostels, caravan parks, schools, nursing homes, child care facilities, shopping centers, playgrounds, and some public buildings. Some commercial, institutional and industrial land uses which require high levels of amenity or are sensitive to particular emissions may also be considered "sensitive land uses". Examples include some retail outlets, offices and training centers, and some types of storage and manufacturing facilities.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.02)(Ord. No. 179, 2-9-16)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use approval in accordance with Chapter 17.44:A. Public uses.B. Semipublic uses.C. Animal kennels and hospitals.D. Bulk storage of oil, gasoline or other petroleum products.E. Solid waste disposal or transfer site.F. Wrecking yard.G. Livestock or farm animals subject to Section 17.20.040(C).H. Other uses similar to those enumerated which can meet the following criteria to the satisfaction of the city council:The use is compatible with outright and conditional uses listed.The use would not interfere seriously with established and accepted practices on adjacent lands.The use would not materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern of the area.The proposed use can comply with the standards of this zone.The use can comply with such other conditions as the city council or its designate considers necessary.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.03)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses are absolutely prohibited:Slaughterhouse.Acid manufacturers.Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacturers.Distillation of bones.Explosives, manufacture or storage.Fat rendering.Fertilizer manufacture.Animal reduction.Gas manufacture.Glue manufacture.Petroleum refining.Smelting of tin, copper, zinc or iron ores.Stockyards and/or feedlots.Tannery.Other uses the city council identifies by ordinance as a nuisance.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.04)A. Yard Requirements.There shall be no required setbacks for structures or storage bordering other industrial properties except as may be required in the site plan approval process.Structures and storage areas shall comply with the residential zone setbacks when adjacent to a residential zone or a greater setback may be required in the site plan approval process.B. Minimum Lot Size Requirements. There shall be no required lot area for commercial or industrial uses.C. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be required as provided in Section 17.40.080.D.Site Development Standards.If a use abuts a commercial or residential zone such use shall be reviewed by the city council for approval. Screening, landscaping or other conditions necessary to preserve the character of the adjacent zone may be required.Site plans in accordance with Chapter 17.56 of this title shall be submitted and approved by the city council prior to issuance of a building permit.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.05)
17.32.050 - Dimension and area requirements.
The industrial (I) zone is intended to provide areas where manufacturing, processing, warehousing and other industrial uses can effectively operate.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.01)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:A. Any manufacturing, fabricating, processing, repairing, packing, or storage except a use specifically listed as a conditional use or specifically prohibited in this zone.B. Wholesaling or warehousing.C. Commercial or industrial storage.D. Freight terminal.E. Commercial uses customarily incidental, compatible or directly related to an industrial use, i.e., café, office etc.F. Clinic services.a. No services may provide over-night stay services or care.G. Medical services.a. No services may provide over-night stay services or care.H. Junkyard.Uses must consult the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Factors, Separation Distances between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses and display in said uses plans to develop a site in an industrial zone, that the said use meets all recommended distances of separation between industrial and sensitive land."Industrial land use" is defined, but not limited to, by the EPA as any facility that produces an industrial emission that includes:Gaseousand particulate emissions;Noise;Dust; andOdor."Sensitive land use" is defined, but not limited to, by the EPA as residential developments, hospitals, hotels, motels, hostels, caravan parks, schools, nursing homes, child care facilities, shopping centers, playgrounds, and some public buildings. Some commercial, institutional and industrial land uses which require high levels of amenity or are sensitive to particular emissions may also be considered "sensitive land uses". Examples include some retail outlets, offices and training centers, and some types of storage and manufacturing facilities.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.02)(Ord. No. 179, 2-9-16)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use approval in accordance with Chapter 17.44:A. Public uses.B. Semipublic uses.C. Animal kennels and hospitals.D. Bulk storage of oil, gasoline or other petroleum products.E. Solid waste disposal or transfer site.F. Wrecking yard.G. Livestock or farm animals subject to Section 17.20.040(C).H. Other uses similar to those enumerated which can meet the following criteria to the satisfaction of the city council:The use is compatible with outright and conditional uses listed.The use would not interfere seriously with established and accepted practices on adjacent lands.The use would not materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern of the area.The proposed use can comply with the standards of this zone.The use can comply with such other conditions as the city council or its designate considers necessary.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.03)In an industrial (I) zone, the following uses are absolutely prohibited:Slaughterhouse.Acid manufacturers.Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacturers.Distillation of bones.Explosives, manufacture or storage.Fat rendering.Fertilizer manufacture.Animal reduction.Gas manufacture.Glue manufacture.Petroleum refining.Smelting of tin, copper, zinc or iron ores.Stockyards and/or feedlots.Tannery.Other uses the city council identifies by ordinance as a nuisance.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.04)A. Yard Requirements.There shall be no required setbacks for structures or storage bordering other industrial properties except as may be required in the site plan approval process.Structures and storage areas shall comply with the residential zone setbacks when adjacent to a residential zone or a greater setback may be required in the site plan approval process.B. Minimum Lot Size Requirements. There shall be no required lot area for commercial or industrial uses.C. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be required as provided in Section 17.40.080.D.Site Development Standards.If a use abuts a commercial or residential zone such use shall be reviewed by the city council for approval. Screening, landscaping or other conditions necessary to preserve the character of the adjacent zone may be required.Site plans in accordance with Chapter 17.56 of this title shall be submitted and approved by the city council prior to issuance of a building permit.(Ord. 5-1983 § 8.05)
