The manufacturing districts of the Village of Godfrey consist of the M-1 limited manufacturing district and the M-2 general manufacturing district. These districts are intended to provide areas within the village for the production of goods and provision of services at a level of intensity which is greater than that found in the business districts. Because the Village of Godfrey is largely residential and agricultural in land usage, the districts are designed to minimize the impact of activities in the manufacturing districts on these adjoining zoning districts and land usages.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Establishment. Either of the following:

(a)

An institutional, business, commercial or industrial activity that is the sole occupant of one or more buildings or premises on a zone lot; or

(b)

An institutional, business, commercial or industrial activity that occupies a portion of a building or premises on a zone lot such that:

(1)

The activity is a logical and separate entity from the other activities within the building or premises and not a department of the whole; and

(2)

The activity has either a separate entrance from the exterior of the building, or a separate entrance from a common and clearly defined entryway that has direct access to the exterior of the building.

Floor area, gross (for the purpose of determining floor area ratio). The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of a building or structure from the exterior face of exterior walls, or from the centerline of a wall separating two buildings, but excluding any space where the floor-to-ceiling height is less than six feet.

Floor area, gross (for the purpose of determining requirements for off-street parking and off-street loading).

(a)

The floor area shall mean the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of the building, or portion thereof, devoted to such use, including accessory storage areas located within selling or working space, such as counters, racks or closets, and any basement floor area devoted to retailing activities, to the production or processing of goods, or to business or professional offices.

(b)

Floor area for purposes of measurement for off-street parking spaces shall not include floor area devoted to off-street parking or loading facilities, including aisles, ramps and maneuvering space; basement floor space not habitable or floor area occupied by permanently installed manufacturing or processing equipment, including telephone exchange equipment, electrical switchboard and transformers, air vents, elevator shafts and similar areas.

Floor area, net. The total of all floor areas of a building, excluding stairwells and elevator shafts, equipment rooms, interior vehicular parking or loading, and all floors below the first or ground floor, except when used or intended to be used for human habitation or service to the public.

Floor area ratio (F.A.R.). The gross floor area, in square feet, of all buildings on a lot divided by the total lot area, also in square feet.

Note: See other general definitions contained in section 60.112. Other definitions pertaining to the business districts may be defined in other portions of this Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

The M-1 limited manufacturing district delineates areas where adequate transportation facilities, accessibility for employees, efficient land assembly, adequate topographical conditions, and adequate provisions of public utilities required by light manufacturing, assembly and fabrication and for warehousing, distribution, wholesaling and service operations which create a minimum amount of nuisance outside the plant may be achieved.

(b)

Such activities are conducted in the zoning district entirely within enclosed buildings, other than transporting goods between buildings; the district provides for enclosed or screened loading and unloading facilities; and activities in the district do not generate noxious or offensive emissions of smoke, dust, fumes, gas odors, noises or vibrations beyond the confines of the zoning lot on which the activity is located.

(c)

Land within this zoning district classification should generally be located to provide substantial frontage along collector streets and roads with ready access to the arterial street and road network of the village in order to minimize conflicts between truck and local passenger automobile traffic, and along railroad access corridors where feasible. Sufficient depth of area is to be provided to facilitate buffering of any adjacent residential, business or agricultural uses.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

District size. The minimum district size for the M-1 district is five acres.

(b)

Location of activities; particular screening and buffering requirements.

(1)

All business, production, servicing and processing in the M-1 zoning district shall occur within completely enclosed buildings, unless otherwise approved upon application. Storage of equipment and supplies in the M-1 zoning district may be open to the sky, but shall be enclosed by a wall or fence, including gates, which are at least eight feet high, and sufficient to screen the storage.

(2)

Any such zoning lot which abuts or adjoins a different zoning district or a different use shall provide a landscape screen which is approved by the zoning administrator. This landscape screen shall be at least 20 feet wide and consist of suitable shrubbery and trees and shall be planted wherever an M-1 industrial use abuts any other use or district. The screen shall consist of shrubbery and trees not less than five feet in height when planted and shall be maintained at not less than 20 feet in height when full grown, or as approved by the zoning administrator. A 40-foot wide planting screen is required when abutting a residentially zoned lot or district, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(3)

Outdoor storage or display of merchandise, equipment or vehicles may occur; provided, however, that where the M-1 zoning lot abuts or adjoins property in an agricultural or residentially zoned district, it shall be effectively screened by sight-proof fencing at least eight feet in height and approved by the zoning administrator.

(c)

Railroad siding frontage. No yards shall be required for those portions of lots which front on railroad sidings.

(d)

Yard requirements. In addition to the requirements of section 60.206, the following requirements shall apply:

(1)

Front yard. A front yard on each zoning lot in the M-1 district shall be not less than 25 feet in depth.

(2)

Side yard. On every zoning lot in the M-1 district a side yard shall be provided along each side lot line. Each side yard shall be not less in width than ten percent of the lot width or a minimum of ten feet, but need not exceed 20 feet in width.

(3)

Rear yard. A rear yard sufficient for structural maintenance and/or safety equipment of at least 12 feet in depth shall be provided.

(e)

Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 1.5.

(f)

Lot coverage. The lot coverage shall not exceed 70 percent of the zoning lot.

(g)

Noise. In the M-1 limited manufacturing zoning district, all activities conducted on the zoning lot shall conform to the noise standards promulgated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency under the Illinois Administrative Code, Title 35, Subtitle H, Chapter I, Part 900, and any amendments thereto. Also, see section 60.212.

(h)

Odorous matter. The emission of odorous matter from any property in such concentrations as to be readily detectible at any point along the boundaries of a zoning lot in the M-1 zoning district or in such concentrations as to create a public nuisance or hazard beyond such boundaries is prohibited in the M-1 zoning district. Also, see section 60.212.

(i)

Vibration. Any process on any zoning lot in the M-1 zoning district which produces earth shaking vibrations is prohibited. Also, see section 60.212.

(j)

Toxic or noxious matter, air pollution. No use on any property in the M-1 zoning district shall discharge toxic or noxious matter, or create air pollution across the boundaries of the zoning lot in concentrations which are readily detectible or in such concentrations as to be detrimental or to endanger the public health, safety, comfort or welfare, or cause injury or damage to other property or business beyond the boundaries of the zoning lot. In no event shall any use within the M-1 zoning district create the discharge of toxic or noxious matter or air pollution which violates any Illinois or United States Environmental Protection Agency standards. Also, see section 60.212.

(k)

Glare or heat. Any operation producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building. Also, see section 60.212.

(l)

Fire and explosive hazards. Fire and explosive hazards, where permitted upon application and approval of the zoning administrator, shall be controlled as follows:

(1)

Activities which involve the storage or manufacture of materials or products which decompose by detonation are prohibited.

(2)

The storage, utilization or manufacture of materials ranging from incombustible to moderate burning are permitted only as determined by the zoning administrator upon application.

(3)

The storage, utilization or manufacture of materials or products ranging from free or active burning to intense burning, is permitted only as determined by the zoning administrator under the following conditions:

(A)

Such materials, and their storage, utilization or manufacture, shall be completely within enclosed buildings or structures having incombustible exterior walls and such buildings or structures shall be set back not less than 40 feet from property boundaries and shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system which complies with standards for installation as prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association or the applicable building code within the Village of Godfrey for such systems.

(4)

Materials or products which produce flammable or explosive vapors or gases under ordinary weather temperatures shall not be permitted in the M-1 zoning district with the following exceptions:

(A)

Materials required for emergency or stand-by equipment;

(B)

Materials used in secondary processes which are auxiliary to a principal operation, such as paint spraying a finished product; and

(C)

Flammable liquids and oils stored, sold and used in conjunction with the operation of automobile service stations and customarily required or used in such operations.

(m)

Off-street parking and loading. See section 60.201 et seq., for off-street parking and loading requirements.

(n)

Access to public street. See section 60.203 for requirements regarding access.

(o)

Slope. See section 60.204 for requirements regarding slope.

(p)

Lot requirements. See section 60.205 for requirements regarding lots.

(q)

Fences. See section 60.207 for requirements regarding fences, walls, buffer strips and similar structures.

(r)

Illumination and outdoor lighting. See section 60.208 regarding requirements for illumination and outdoor lighting.

(s)

Storm drainage. See section 60.209 for requirements regarding storm drainage.

(t)

Signage. See section 60.210 regarding signage requirements.

(u)

Temporary structures and uses. See section 60.213 et seq., for requirements relating to temporary structures and uses.

(v)

Screening and buffering. See section 60.216 regarding screening and buffering requirements.

(w)

Height. Unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq., the height of any building or structure in the M-1 district shall not exceed 45 feet.

(x)

Water and sewer. All zoning lots in the M-1 district shall be served by public water and public sanitary sewers, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Permitted uses within the M-1 limited manufacturing district shall be those which are compatible. Within the M-1 general business district, the following uses shall be permitted without special permit or authorization. Uses which are not expressly permitted below, or which have not been approved as permitted or special uses upon application, are prohibited:

(a)

Limited manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, processing or packaging of the commodities which do not create emissions beyond the zoning lot and which comply with the requirements set forth above.

(b)

Offices.

(c)

Government uses.

(d)

Research and development facilities and laboratories.

(e)

Limited transportation facilities which do not involve terminal operations.

(f)

Limited constructions offices and facilities which do not involve significant outside storage or operations.

(g)

Warehousing and storage facilities.

(h)

Wholesale business activity.

(i)

Public utility facilities and structures. See section 60.217.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009; Ord. No. 06-2013, 4-16-2013)

The following uses shall be considered special uses within the M-1 limited manufacturing district, and a special use permit must be obtained under the procedures of this Ordinance in order for such usage to be conducted on any premises or zoning lot within this district. Special uses with this district shall, generally, be those which are outside the traditional scope the uses permitted within this district, but which are compatible with such traditional district uses when conducted subject to conditions provided by this Ordinance, and as required by the planning and zoning commission upon application for a special use permit. All actions, rulings and recommendations of the planning and zoning commission must be approved by the Godfrey Village Board of Trustees under section 60.903 of the Godfrey Village Code. Related Accessory uses may also be considered as part of the special use permit.

(a)

All those uses that are permitted in districts B-4, B-5 and M-2, together with any and all accessory uses permitted within such districts.

(b)

The following uses may be approved as special uses:

1.

Junk vehicle facilities.

2.

Pipeline and underground transportation facilities.

3.

Processes involving flammables and explosives.

4.

Agricultural research and development facilities.

5.

Agricultural transportation facilities.

6.

Agricultural fertilizer and agricultural chemical sale and storage facilities.

7.

Agricultural equipment sales and repairs facilities.

8.

Agricultural grain elevators and storage facilities for grain produced off-premises.

9.

Agricultural livestock feed processing, storage and sales facilities for feed to be sold or used off-premises.

10.

Agricultural livestock sale facilities.

11.

Adult-use cannabis transportation organization.

12.

Adult use cannabis dispensing organization with the payment of a $1,500.00 annual location fee to be paid on January 2 of each year of operation and pro-rated for the number of month's the establishment is open in its first year of operation.

(Ord. No. 06-2013, 4-16-2013; Ord. No. 10-2020, § 6, 6-2-2020)

Accessory uses are permitted in the M-1 zoning district which are consistent with the activities conducted on the zoning lot. Such accessory uses must be clearly supplementary to and consistent with the principal permitted or approved special use of the zoning lot and may not materially intensify the use of the zoning lot. Such accessory uses may include parking and loading facilities and residential uses such as watchmen's residence.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Accessory structure. A structure detached from a principal building located on the same lot and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building or use.

Accessory use. A use of land or of a building or portion thereof which is clearly and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the land or building and located on the same lot with the principal use.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be counted in determining the allowable lot coverage limitation.

(b)

The following building and structure standards shall apply to accessory buildings and structures in the M-1 zoning district:

(1)

Height. The maximum height of any accessory building or structure shall be no higher than the principal structure, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(2)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the principal building on the zoning lot.

(3)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the side lot line and a minimum distance of 7½ feet from the rear lot line, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(4)

Accessory buildings and structures shall not be located in the front yard in the M-1 zoning district, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(5)

Accessory buildings shall not be located on a reverse corner lot in that portion of a side yard coterminous with or on a horizontal plane with the front yard of adjacent lots.

(6)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall not occupy in excess of 30 percent coverage of the rear and side yards.

(7)

Accessory buildings or structures shall not be built on any lot prior to the commencement of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.

(8)

An attached accessory building or structure shall be considered as part of the principal building on the zoning lot and shall conform to all requirements applicable to the principal structure.

(9)

All accessory buildings and uses shall be screened from adjoining and nearby zoning lots which are of a residential zoning district classification or use.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

The general manufacturing district of the Village of Godfrey encompasses industrial areas in which a satisfactory combination of adequate transportation facilities, accessibility for employees, efficient land assembly, adequate topographical conditions, and public utility facilities are present to permit general industrial activities to be conducted without inordinate impact on other land uses within the village.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

District size. The minimum district size for the M-2 district is five acres.

(b)

Location of activities; particular screening and buffering requirements.

(1)

All business, production, servicing and processing in the M-2 zoning district shall occur within completely enclosed buildings, unless otherwise approved by the zoning administrator upon application. Storage of equipment and supplies in the M-2 zoning district may be open to the sky, but shall be enclosed by a wall or fence, including gates, which are at least eight feet high, and sufficient to screen the storage.

(2)

Any such zoning lot which abuts or adjoins a different zoning district or a different use shall provide a landscape screen which is approved by the zoning administrator. This landscape screen shall be at least 20 feet wide and consist of suitable shrubbery and trees and shall be planted wherever an M-2 industrial use abuts any other use or district. The screen shall consist of shrubbery and trees not less than five feet in height when planted and shall be maintained at not less than 20 feet in height when full grown, or as approved by the zoning administrator. A 40-foot wide planting screen is required when abutting a residentially zoned lot or district, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(3)

Outdoor storage or display of merchandise, equipment or vehicles may occur; provided, however, that where the M-2 zoning lot abuts or adjoins property in an agricultural or residentially zoned district, it shall be effectively screened by sight-proof fencing at least eight feet in height and approved by the zoning administrator.

(c)

Railroad siding frontage. No yards shall be required for those portions of lots which front on railroad sidings.

(d)

Yard requirements. In addition to the requirements of section 60.206, the following requirements shall apply:

(1)

Front yard. A front yard on each zoning lot in the M-2 district shall be not less than 25 feet in depth.

(2)

Side yard. On every zoning lot in the M-2 district a side yard shall be provided along each side lot line. Each side yard shall be not less in width than ten percent of the lot width or a minimum of ten feet, but need not exceed 20 feet in width.

(3)

Rear yard. A rear yard sufficient for structural maintenance and/or safety equipment of at least 12 feet in depth shall be provided.

(e)

Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed three.

(f)

Lot coverage. The lot coverage shall not exceed 80 percent of the zoning lot.

(g)

Noise. In the M-2 general manufacturing zoning district, all activities conducted on the zoning lot shall conform to the noise standards promulgated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency under the Illinois Administrative Code, Title 35, Subtitle H, Chapter I, Part 900, and any amendments thereto. Also, see section 60.212.

(h)

Odorous matter. The emission of odorous matter from any property in such concentrations as to be readily detectible at any point along the boundaries of a zoning lot in the M-2 zoning district or in such concentrations as to create a public nuisance or hazard beyond such boundaries is prohibited in the M-2 zoning district. Also, see section 60.212.

(i)

Vibration. Any process on any zoning lot in the M-2 zoning district which produces earth shaking vibrations is prohibited. Also, see section 60.212.

(j)

Toxic or noxious matter, air pollution. No use on any property in the M-2 zoning district shall discharge toxic or noxious matter, or create air pollution across the boundaries of the zoning lot in concentrations which are readily detectible or in such concentrations as to be detrimental or to endanger the public health, safety, comfort or welfare, or cause injury or damage to other property or business beyond the boundaries of the zoning lot. In no event shall any use within the M-2 zoning district create the discharge of toxic or noxious matter or air pollution which violates any Illinois or United States Environmental Protection Agency standards. Also, see section 60.212.

(k)

Glare or heat. Any operation producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building. Also, see section 60.212.

(l)

Fire and explosive hazards. Fire and explosive hazards, where permitted upon application and approval of the zoning administrator, shall be controlled as follows:

(1)

Activities which involve the storage or manufacture of materials or products which decompose by detonation are prohibited.

(2)

The storage, utilization or manufacture of materials ranging from incombustible to moderate burning are permitted only as determined by the zoning administrator upon application.

(3)

The storage, utilization or manufacture of materials or products ranging from free or active burning to intense burning, is permitted only as determined by the zoning administrator under the following conditions:

(A)

Such materials, and their storage, utilization or manufacture, shall be completely within enclosed buildings or structures having incombustible exterior walls and such buildings or structures shall be set back not less than 40 feet from property boundaries and shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system which complies with standards for installation as prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association or the applicable building code within the Village of Godfrey for such systems.

(4)

Materials or products which produce flammable or explosive vapors or gases under ordinary weather temperatures shall not be permitted in the M-2 zoning district with the following exceptions:

(A)

Materials required for emergency or stand-by equipment;

(B)

Materials used in secondary processes which are auxiliary to a principal operation, such as paint spraying a finished product; and

(C)

Flammable liquids and oils stored, sold and used in conjunction with the operation of automobile service stations and customarily required or used in such operations.

(m)

Off-street parking and loading. See section 60.201 et seq., for off-street parking and loading requirements.

(n)

Access to public street. See section 60.203 for requirements regarding access.

(o)

Slope. See section 60.204 for requirements regarding slope.

(p)

Lot requirements. See section 60.205 for requirements regarding lots.

(q)

Fences. See section 60.207 for requirements regarding fences, walls, buffer strips and similar structures.

(r)

Illumination and outdoor lighting. See section 60.208 regarding requirements for illumination and outdoor lighting.

(s)

Storm drainage. See section 60.209 for requirements regarding storm drainage.

(t)

Signage. See section 60.210 regarding signage requirements.

(u)

Temporary structures and uses. See section 60.213 et seq., for requirements relating to temporary structures and uses.

(v)

Screening and buffering. See section 60.216 regarding screening and buffering requirements.

(w)

Height. Unless approved on application, the height of any building or structure in the M-2 district shall not exceed 45 feet.

(x)

Water and sewer. All zoning lots in the M-1 district shall be served by public water and public sanitary sewers, unless otherwise approved upon application.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Permitted uses within the M-2 general manufacturing district shall be those which are compatible with the purpose set forth above for the district, and shall consist of uses which have a minimal impact outside the boundaries of the zoning lot. Uses which are not expressly permitted below, or which have not been approved as permitted or special uses upon application, are prohibited. Within the M-2 general manufacturing district, the following uses shall be permitted:

(a)

General manufacturing.

(b)

Transportation facilities (not including terminals).

(c)

Government uses.

(d)

Research and development facilities and laboratories.

(e)

Warehousing and storage facilities.

(f)

Wholesale business activity.

(g)

Offices.

(h)

Public utility facilities and structures. See section 60.217.

(i)

Agricultural livestock feed processing, storage and sales facilities for feed to be sold or used off-premises.

(j)

Agricultural livestock sale facilities.

(k)

Sexually oriented businesses. A sexually oriented business as defined in Ordinance No. 03-2008 of the Village of Godfrey.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009; Ord. No. 06-2013, 4-16-2013)

The following uses shall be considered special uses within the M-2 general manufacturing district, and a special use permit must be obtained under the procedures of this Ordinance in order for such usage to be conducted on any premises or zoning lot within this district. Special uses with this district shall, generally, be those which are outside the traditional scope the uses permitted within this district, but which are compatible with such traditional district uses when conducted subject to conditions provided by this Ordinance, and as required by the planning and zoning commission upon application for a special use permit. All actions, rulings and recommendations of the planning and zoning commission must be approved by the Godfrey Village Board of Trustees under Section 60.903 of the Godfrey Village Code. Related accessory uses may also be considered as part of the special use permit.

(a)

The following uses may be approved as special uses:

1.

Quarrying.

2.

Mining, whether subsurface or surface.

3.

Pipeline and underground transportation facilities.

4.

Processes involving flammables and explosives.

5.

Landfills.

6.

Airports and heliports.

7.

Agricultural research and development facilities.

8.

Agricultural transportation facilities.

9.

Agricultural fertilizer and agricultural chemical sale and storage facilities.

10.

Agricultural equipment sales and repairs facilities.

11.

Agricultural grain elevators and storage facilities for grain produced off-premises.

12.

Agricultural livestock feed processing, storage and sale facilities for feed to be sold or used off-premises.

13.

Agricultural livestock sale facilities.

14.

Sexually oriented businesses. A sexually oriented business as defined in Ordinance No. 03-2008 of the Village of Godfrey.

15.

Adult-use cannabis processing organization; and

16.

Adult-use cannabis infuser organization.

(b)

All those uses that are permitted in business districts (B-4 and B-5), together with any and all accessory uses permitted within such districts.

(Ord. No. 10-2020, § 5, 6-2-2020)

Accessory uses are permitted in the M-2 zoning district which are consistent with the activities conducted on the zoning lot. Such accessory uses must be clearly supplementary to and consistent with the principal permitted or approved special use of the zoning lot and may not materially intensify the use of the zoning lot. Such accessory uses may include parking and loading facilities and residential uses such as watchmen's residence.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Accessory structure. A structure detached from a principal building located on the same lot and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building or use.

Accessory use. A use of land or of a building or portion thereof which is clearly and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the land or building and located on the same lot with the principal use.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be counted in determining the allowable lot coverage limitation.

(b)

The following building and structure standards shall apply to accessory buildings and structures in the M-2 zoning district:

(1)

Height. The maximum height of any accessory building or structure shall be no higher than the principal structure, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(2)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the principal building on the zoning lot.

(3)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the side lot line and a minimum distance of 7½ feet from the rear lot line, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(4)

Accessory buildings and structures shall not be located in the front yard in the M-2 zoning district, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(5)

Accessory buildings shall not be located on a reverse corner lot in that portion of a side yard coterminous with or on a horizontal plane with the front yard of adjacent lots.

(6)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall not occupy in excess of 30 percent coverage of the rear and side yards.

(7)

Accessory buildings or structures shall not be built on any lot prior to the commencement of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.

(8)

An attached accessory building or structure shall be considered as part of the principal building on the zoning lot and shall conform to all requirements applicable to the principal structure.

(9)

All accessory buildings and uses shall be screened from adjoining and nearby zoning lots which are of a residential zoning district classification or use.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)