Regulations for the M-2 manufacturing districts are designed to provide for establishment of additional special uses other than those that are otherwise provided for in the M manufacturing district. The M-2 manufacturing district is further designed to address instances where the combination of manufacturing and large scale retail business development are appropriate and compatible.

(Ord. No. 2003-24, § 1, 11-25-2003; Ord. No. 2018-18, § 2, 11-20-2018)

The permitted uses in the M-2 manufacturing district shall include the following:

a.

All the uses permitted in the M-1 manufacturing district classification shall be permitted uses in the M-2 manufacturing district.

b.

Outdoor container storage.

c.

Concrete batch plant, concrete crushing facility and ready-mix production facility on a temporary basis not to exceed a period of three consecutive years from the date that the operation of such facility commences, provided any such batch plant, concrete crushing facility or ready-mix production facility be located no nearer than 200 feet from any property line and require that all the applicable state and federal permits be obtained.

d.

Agricultural uses limited only to crop production and not related to the raising of any livestock, poultry or other animals provided such agricultural uses do not create an unreasonably obnoxious or objectionable condition which affects the health, safety and welfare of the village or the property values of the neighboring properties.

e.

Natural gas transmission and distribution facilities, metering, regulation and compression stations.

(Ord. No. 2003-24, § 1, 11-25-2003; Ord. No. 2007-31, § 2, 9-18-2018; Ord. No. 2018-18, § 2, 11-20-2018)

Allowable special uses in the M manufacturing district shall include the following:

a.

All permitted or special uses that are allowable in the M manufacturing district and in the B-1, B-2 and B-3 zoning district classifications.

b.

A planned unit development pursuant to article IX of the village zoning ordinance.

c.

A solar farm energy system that is installed and operated in accordance with the minimum design standards set forth in section 8A.07. A "solar farm energy system" is a commercial facility, on a parcel(s) of five acres or more that converts sunlight to electricity, whether by photovoltaics, concentrating solar thermal devices, or various experimental technologies for the primary purpose of selling wholesale or retail generated electricity with incidental on-site use of the solar generated electricity.

(Ord. No. 2003-24, § 1, 11-25-2003; Ord. No. 2018-18, § 2, 11-20-2018)

Any special use permissible in the M-2 manufacturing district shall require that each of the following criteria be established:

a.

The establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare.

b.

The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of the property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood.

c.

The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.

d.

Adequate utilities, access road and drainage for the necessary facilities have been or will be provided.

e.

Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so as to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets.

f.

This special use shall, in all due respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the M-2 manufacturing district, except for such regulations as may be modified by the village's board of trustees pursuant to the recommendations of the village's zoning board of appeals.

(Ord. No. 2003-24, § 1, 11-25-2003; Ord. No. 2018-18, § 2, 11-20-2018)

The performance standards established for the M manufacturing district shall be met for the M-2 district. Notwithstanding the forgoing, a solar farm energy system located on property adjacent to an existing residence or residential zoning district shall comply with the noise performance standards set forth in section 8A.07(6)

(Ord. No. 2003-24, § 1, 11-25-2003; Ord. No. 2018-18, § 2, 11-20-2018)

The bulk and development standards applicable in the M manufacturing district set forth in section 8.05 of the village's zoning ordinance shall be the bulk and development standards for the M-2 manufacturing district. Except, the bulk and development standards of the M manufacturing district shall be revised for the M-2 manufacturing district to provide that the setback shall be at least 100 feet from the front lot line on any dedicated road and no less than 150 feet from the centerline of any non-dedicated road. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the setbacks for a solar farm energy system shall those be those set forth in section 8A.07(1).

(Ord. No. 2003-24, § 1, 11-25-2003; Ord. No. 2018-18, § 2, 11-20-2018)

The purpose of these regulations is to provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the installation and use of a solar farm energy system designed for commercial energy production. The intent of these regulations is to protect the public health, safety, and community welfare while allowing development of solar energy resources for commercial purposes. A solar farm energy system shall be constructed and operated to meet all of the following requirements:

1.

Setbacks. The facility shall be set back 50 feet from a lot line bordering a dedicated street, 30 feet from the rear property lines and 20 feet from all other lot lines. Setbacks do not apply to fencing.

2.

Lighting shall be installed for security and safety purposes only.

3.

All solar farm energy systems shall be in compliance with any local, state and federal regulatory standards and the National Electric Code as amended.

4.

No solar farm energy system shall be erected on any lot less than five acres in size.

5.

All areas occupied by the solar farm energy system that are not utilized for access to operate and maintain the system shall be planted and maintained with a native shade-tolerant grass or other vegetation for the purpose of soil stabilization or other methods approved by the village.

6.

Noise levels measured at the property line shall not exceed 50 decibels when located adjacent to an existing residence or residential district.

7.

If a solar farm energy system ceases to produce electricity on a continuous basis for 12 months, the equipment must be removed and the site restored to original conditions.

8.

Perimeter fencing having a maximum height of eight feet shall be installed around the boundary of the solar farm. Knox boxes and keys shall be provided at locked entrances for emergency personnel access.

9.

Signage - an appropriate warning sign shall be provided at the entrance to the facility and along the perimeter of the solar farm energy system. The sign at the entrance shall include the facilities 911 address and a 24-hour emergency contact number.

10.

The applicant shall maintain the fence and adhere to the weed/grass control plan approved by the village.

(Ord. No. 2018-18, § 2, 11-20-2018)