It is the purpose of the B-2 Light Industrial District to provide appropriate locations for industrial uses that are separated from residential developments and do not produce noxious odors, fumes, dust or other harmful fumes.

(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

   Principally permitted uses are as follows:

   (a)   Research and development establishments.

   (b)   Warehouse and wholesale establishments.

   (c)   Manufacturing establishments.

   (d)   Building and related trades.

   (e)   Self-storage facilities

   (f)   Business and professional offices.

   (g)   Private recreation areas.

   (h)   Publicly owned parks.

   (i)   All uses permitted in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District

      (Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

   Permitted accessory uses are as follows:

   (a)   Satellite dishes; see Section 1125.13 regarding regulations.

   (b)   Signs; see Chapter 1149 regarding regulations.

   (c)   Outdoor storage; provided it is subject to review according to the Section 1133.11.

   (d)   Any use or structure customarily accessory and incidental to any of the permitted uses within this district.

(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

   All uses conditionally permitted in the B-1 District or principally permitted in the B-3 District are conditionally permitted in the B-2 Light Industrial District. The following are also conditionally permitted:

   (a)   Pawn shops or other similar uses.

   (b)   Funeral homes and crematories.

(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13; Ord. 2020-04-CD. Passed 12-8-20.)

   The minimum lot area for properties in the B-2 Light Industrial District shall be one acre and shall have a minimum lot width of not less than 100 feet.

(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

   The minimum front yard setback for properties in the B-2 Light Industrial District shall be 50 feet.
(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

   The minimum side yard setback for properties in the B-2 Light Industrial District shall be 15 feet each side except when a property abuts any Residence District; then the minimum side yard setback shall be not less than 50 feet each side.

(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

   The minimum rear yard setback for properties in the B-2 Light Industrial District shall be 15 feet except when a property abuts any Residence District; then the minimum side yard setback shall be not less than 50 feet each side.

(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

   The maximum height regulations for properties in the B-2 Light Industrial District shall be as follows:

   (a)   No principal structure shall exceed 35 feet in height.

   (b)   No accessory structure shall exceed 25 feet in height.

      (Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

   All uses in the B-2 Light Industrial District must comply with Section 1115.04 of this Code.

   The following regulations shall apply to outdoor bulk storage or displays in the B-2 Light Industrial District:

   (a)   The outdoor storage or display of bulk goods including seasonal items such as firewood and mulch shall be controlled by the following regulations:

      (1)   The outdoor storage or display of merchandise, inventory or materials shall not interfere with parking or the safe and unobstructed use of vehicular or pedestrian access ways or walkways. Furthermore, no outdoor storage or display area may occupy any required parking space.

      (2)   The outdoor storage or display of merchandise, inventory or materials shall not be located in any required yard area within the lot.

      (3)   The outdoor storage or display of merchandise, inventory or materials shall not include the use of banners, pennants or strings of pennants.

      (4)   Outdoor storage areas shall be required to be fully screened with an opaque fence or wall not to exceed six (6) feet in height.

   (b)   Outdoor storage or display locations shall be approved by the Zoning Official upon the application of the owner of the property.

   (c)   Applications for outdoor storage or display areas shall be submitted with a site plan depicting the location of the said storage or display areas with supporting documentation indicating the impact of the storage or display area on the property as a whole. The Zoning Official may request the specific review and approval of the Planning Commission of any application. The review and approval of the Planning Commission may also be requested by any applicant whose application has been rejected or modified by the Zoning Official, which request must be made in writing and must be made within ten (10) days of such rejection or modification.

(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13; Ord. 2020-04-CD. Passed 12-8-20.)

   (a)   In addition to the standards established in this Chapter, uses within the B-2 Light Industrial District must conform to the standards established in Chapter 1145, Bufferyards and Landscaping and Chapter 1147, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

   (b)   Site plan review and/or conditional use approval by the Planning Commission is required for all new structures and expansions of existing uses located in the B-2 Light Industrial District. This review shall be conducted in accordance with the standards and procedures outlined in Section 1151.07.

(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)