The intent of the M-1, light manufacturing district is to provide locations for planned industrial development, including development within planned industrial park subdivisions and on independent parcels. 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. Permitted uses should be compatible with surrounding residential or commercial uses.

Accordingly, permitted manufacturing, distribution warehousing, and light industrial uses permitted in this district should be fully contained within well-designed buildings on amply landscaped sites, with adequate off-street parking and loading areas, and with proper screening around outside storage areas.

(Ord. No. 128-B, § I, 9-20-10)

A.

Principal uses and structures. In all areas zoned M-1, light manufacturing 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.

The manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging, treatment, of fabrication of such products as: Bakery goods, candy, ceramics, cosmetics, clothing, jewelry, instruments, optical goods, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, food products (except fish, sauerkraut, vinegar, yeast, and rendering or refining of fats and oils), hardware, cutlery, and pottery.

2.

The manufacturing, compounding, assembling, or treatment of articles or goods from the following previously prepared materials: Bone, cellophane, canvas, cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass hair, horn, leather, paper, plastics, precious or semi-precious metals or stones, shell, textiles, tobacco, yarns, sheet metal, wax, wire, and wood (except that planning mills shall not be permitted).

3.

The manufacture of pottery and figurines or other similar ceramic products using only previously pulverized clay, and kilns fired only by electricity or gas.

4.

The manufacture or assembly of musical instruments, toys, novelties, sporting goods, photographic equipment, and metal or rubber stamps, or other small molded rubber products.

5.

The manufacture or assembly of electrical appliances, electrical and electronic equipment, electronic instruments or precision devices, radios, and phonographs, including the manufacture of parts for such devices.

6.

Laboratories involved in basic research, experiment, design, testing, or prototype product development.

7.

Printing, lithography, blueprinting, and similar uses.

8.

Warehousing and wholesale operations.

9.

Tool, die, gauge, metal polishing, and machine shops.

10.

Data processing and computer centers, including electronic data processing and computer equipment service establishments.

11.

Building material sales, including establishments which sell hardware, glass, paint, and lumber, and which may require outdoor retail or wholesale display or sales area. Outdoor storage of materials and equipment shall comply with the following requirements:

a.

Such storage shall be screened with fencing in accordance with section 5.08.

b.

No materials shall be stored above the height of the screening.

c.

Storage areas shall conform to the setback requirements for buildings in the M-1 district.

d.

Proper access to all parts of the storage areas shall be provided for fire and emergency services.

12.

Other research or light manufacturing uses similar to the above.

13.

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 businesses in the M-1 district, subject to the provisions in article 4.00.

b.

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

14.

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.

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 convenience stores, drug stores, uniform supply 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 shops, 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.

d.

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

2.

Automobile filling and service stations and repair garages, including quick oil change or lubrication stations, subject to the provisions in section 6.02, subsection B.

3.

Mini-warehouses, subject to the provisions in section 6.02, subsection M.

C.

Uses not permitted. The following uses shall not be permitted in the M-1 district because the external impacts commonly generated by such uses could potentially be detrimental to other uses in the district or to properties in adjoining districts: Junk yards; auto wrecking yards; establishments which handle waste or garbage; the incubation, raising, or killing of poultry; the slaughtering of animals; processing of rubber products; bulk storage plants; hot forging presses; steam and board hammers; foundries and boiler works; and machines or operations which cannot comply with the performance standards in article 7.00.

(Ord. No. 128-B, § I, 9-20-10)

A.

Required conditions. Except as otherwise noted for specific uses, buildings and uses in the light manufacturing district shall comply with the following required conditions:

1.

All manufacturing, compounding, assembling, processing, packaging, or other industrial or business activity shall comply with the performance standards set forth in article 7.00.

2.

All manufacturing, compounding, assembling, processing, packaging, or other industrial or business activity shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building, except as otherwise specified.

3.

All machinery shall comply with the standards in section 6.02, subsection W.

4.

Raw materials and supplies shall be stored within a completely enclosed building. Outside storage of finished or semi-finished products may be permitted, subject to the following conditions.

5.

Such storage shall be screened with fencing in accordance with section 5.08.

6.

No materials shall be stored above the height of the screening.

7.

Storage areas shall conform to the setback requirements for buildings in the M-1 district.

8.

Proper access to all parts of the storage areas shall be provided for fire and emergency services.

B.

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

C.

Area, height, bulk, and placement requirements. Buildings and uses in the light manufacturing 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 light manufacturing 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)