The intent of the RE, research and engineering district, is to provide locations for testing, research, prototype planning and development, and similar activities. It is intended that permitted activities or operations produce no external impacts that are detrimental in any way to other uses in the district or to properties in adjoining districts.

(Ord. No. 128-B, § I, 9-20-10)

A.

Principal uses and structures. In all areas zoned RE, research and engineering district, no building or part of a building shall be erected, used, or structurally altered, nor shall the land or premises be used in whole or in part, except for one or more of the following principal permitted uses:

1.

Industrial or scientific research, design, and testing centers, together with related office buildings to accommodate executive, administrative, professional, accounting, engineering, architectural, and support personnel.

2.

Food research, pharmaceutical research, and similar operations, provided that the use of fish or meat products or the rendering or refining of animal fats and oils shall not be permitted.

3.

Training or education centers which are intended to provide at the business, technical, or professional level.

4.

Office buildings to accommodate executive, administrative, or professional occupations.

5.

Uses and structures accessory to the above, subject to the provisions in section 2.03, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

a.

Parking for the use of patrons of the business in the RE district, subject to the provisions in article 4.00.

b.

Signs, subject to the provisions in article 27.00, sign ordinance.

6.

Essential services, subject to the provisions in section 2.16, subsection A.

B.

Special land uses. The following uses may be permitted by the planning commission, subject to the conditions specified for each use; review and approval of the site plan and application by the planning commission; the imposition of special conditions which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this ordinance; and the provisions set forth in section 24.03.

1.

Pilot plant operations.

2.

Accessory retail or service uses that are intended to serve the occupants and patrons of the principal use, provided that any such use shall be an incidental use in a building that accommodates a principal use. Permitted retail and service uses shall be limited to the following:

a.

Retail establishments that deal directly with the consumer and generally serve the convenience shopping needs of workers and visitors, such as bookstores, office supply stores, computer stores, flower shops, gift shops, camera stores, or similar retail business.

b.

Personal service establishments which are intended to serve workers or visitors in the district or nearby residents, such as beauty and barber ships, dry cleaning establishments, travel agencies, tailor shops, or similar service establishments.

c.

Restaurants, cafeterias, or other places serving food and beverages for consumption within the building or for carry-out, but not including drive-in or drive-through facilities.

d.

Financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations.

(Ord. No. 128-B, § I, 9-20-10)

A.

Required conditions. Unless otherwise noted for specific uses, buildings and uses in the research and engineering district shall comply with the following required conditions:

1.

All permitted retail or service establishments shall deal directly with customers. All goods produced and services performed on the premises shall be sold at retail on the premises where produced.

2.

All business, servicing, or processing, except off-street parking and loading, shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.

3.

There shall be no outside storage of any goods, inventory, or equipment.

4.

All research, testing, design, or other activity shall comply with the performance standards set forth in article 7.00.

5.

For the purposes of determining landscaping and architectural design requirements, the yard adjacent to the freeway shall be consider the front yard for sites adjacent to I-75.

6.

Truck and trailer parking shall be screened from exposure to I-75 in accordance with the requirements for evergreen screening set forth in section 5.02, subsection E.

B.

Site plan review. Site plan review and approval is required for all uses in the research and engineering district in accordance with section 24.02.

C.

Area, height, bulk, and placement requirements. Buildings and uses in the research and engineering district are subject to the area, height, bulk, and placement requirements in article 23.00, schedule of regulations.

D.

General development standards. Buildings and uses in the research and engineering district shall be subject to all applicable standards and requirements set forth in this ordinance, as specified below.

(Ord. No. 128-B, § I, 9-20-10)