The I-2 district, heavy industrial, is comprised of areas primarily developed for manufacturing and processing uses and extractive industries. See Section 17.64.120 of this title for mineral extraction requirements and regulations.

(Ord. 10-2005 § 1(part), 2005).

Uses permitted in the I-2 district are any and all uses except the following:

A.

Residential;

B.

Uses requiring special use review as listed in Section 17.52.030 of this chapter.

(Ord. 10-2005 § 1(part), 2005).

Uses permitted only through special use review in the I-2 district are as follows:

A.

Commercial recreational facilities;

B.

Correctional facility;

C.

General aviation facilities (no private airports allowed);

D.

Hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, convalescent homes;

E.

Independent amusement enterprise, provided any lighting shall be so located, screened, or shaded as not to reflect off the premises, and provided the following conditions are met:

1.

Baseball batting or archery range, provided the area shall be fenced or otherwise designed to prevent any balls or arrows from going off the premises.

2.

Circus, carnival, bazaar, fair, tent meeting, crusade or enterprise of similar type, provided it be located at least three hundred (300) feet from any dwelling which is a conforming use. Such enterprises shall be permitted at one (1) location for a period of not more than seven (7) days.

3.

Golf driving range, including commercial activities specifically related to the operation of the use, such as a pro shop for the sale or rental of golf equipment, and the usual concession stands, provided the site contains at least six (6) acres and that fencing shall be provided, or the use so designed as to prevent balls from being driven off the premises.

4.

Cart track, including "go-cart" track and similar facility, provided that the site contains at least (5) acres; the track shall be located at least one thousand (1,000) feet from any dwelling and at least one hundred (100) feet from any public way; the spectator area shall be protected from the vehicular area by suitable fencing, bumpers, or other protective devices; any off-street parking area shall be subject to the off-street parking requirements specified in Chapter 17.68 of this code; the facility shall also comply with CRS Title 25, Articles 7, 11 and 12 pertaining to air, noise, and pollution control.

F.

Junkyards, salvage yards, landfills, solid waste transfer stations;

G.

Kennels, animal hospitals;

H.

Mining mineral and gravel extraction or processing;

I.

Planned unit developments;

J.

Public utility substations, regulation stations, or above ground facilities;

K.

Residence for watchman, or caretakers quarters, but only one (1) dwelling unit per lot or parcel;

L.

Religious institutions;

M.

Water storage tanks and reservoirs;

N.

Oil and Gas Exploration and Extraction Operations (for additional requirements, see section 17.64.120 and chapter 15.41).

(Ord. 10-2005 § 1(part), 2005).

(Ord. No. 12-2009, § 1.L, 7-6-2009)

Yard and bulk requirements in the I-2 district are as follows:

(Ord. 10-2005 § 1(part), 2005).

For sidewalks, loading areas, and off-street parking space requirements in the I-2 district, see Chapter 17.68 of this title.

(Ord. 10-2005 § 1(part), 2005).

A.

No noise due to intermittence, beat frequency or shrillness shall exceed the limits specified in the City of Florence noise ordinance at any point on the boundaries of the property.

B.

No use shall emit odorous gasses or other odorous matter in such quantities beyond the property boundaries that is not in compliance with applicable Colorado Department of Health regulations.

C.

No use shall produce a strong, dazzling light at any point or beyond the boundaries of the property.

D.

No observable smoke shall be emitted.

E.

No dust, dirt or fly ash shall be emitted beyond the outer boundaries of the property.

F.

No vibrations shall be discernable at the outer boundaries of the property.

G.

No activity shall be conducted that creates a public nuisance. No material or hazardous characteristics shall be stored, deposited, or transmitted which creates a public nuisance.

H.

Industrial uses which cause adverse impacts to the environment, street, utility and drainage systems, adjoining neighborhoods or the utility's ability to provide adequate levels of service shall be prohibited.

I.

There shall be no commercial signs other than one (1) freestanding sign for each street frontage announcing the name and insignia of the company on the property and one (1) flush wall sign or window sign. The freestanding sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and the flush sign shall not exceed one (1) square inch in area per one (1) square foot of exterior wall.

J.

All landscaping shall be adequately maintained.

K.

No weeds shall be allowed to grow in excess of twelve (12) inches in height.

L.

No trash shall be stored on the site unless it is stored in covered trash containers or secure "dumpster" type containers manufactured for that purpose.

M.

Travel and parking areas of the lot shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete, unless waived by City Council action.

N.

No activity shall create any danger to safety in surrounding areas nor cause water and/or air pollution.

(Ord. 10-2005 § 1(part), 2005).

For landscaping and screening requirements in the I-2 district, see Chapter 17.64.150 of this title.

(Ord. 10-2005 § 1(part), 2005).