By virtue of its location within the comprehensive land development plan for the city, and because of the existing and proposed character of development within and around the area, and because of the present or anticipated accessibility to transportation facilities, and because of availability of adequate utilities and other public services, the I-1 zone is established in order to:

(1)

Protect existing light industrial uses.

(2)

Promote and protect future development of the zone in light industrial usage.

(3)

Exclude incompatible uses, such as residences, heavy industry and commercial enterprises not directly serving the light industrial uses, which would preempt land which is intended to be preserved for industrial uses in order to achieve a favorable balance of land uses within the city.

(4)

Ensure the ultimate stabilization of the zone in light industrial usage.

(5)

Encourage further development within the zone similar in character and appearance to modern planned industrial districts.

(6)

Encourage eventual elimination of incompatible uses.

(7)

Excluding any use which would be dangerous or offensive, or detrimental to the present or intended character of this zone or vicinity by reason of the emission of dust, glare, gas, smoke, noise, fumes, odors, vibration or otherwise.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-151)

The principal uses permitted in any I-1 zone shall be limited in general to the assembly, packaging or processing of previously prepared goods and materials. Additional permitted uses include the storage of goods and materials, the receiving, distribution of goods and materials, fabricating shops, retail and wholesale activities requiring extensive storage or warehousing, related commercial and service activities, and other uses specifically listed below. Whenever possible, or as otherwise required, these uses shall be conducted within an enclosure or building.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-152)

The following uses are permitted within any I-1 zone:

(1)

Automobile laundries.

(2)

Automobile servicing and repairing.

(3)

Bail bond offices, subject to section 93-2-23.

(4)

Building materials sales yards and contractors' equipment yards, provided these yards are completely enclosed by a solid wall at least six feet high. These walls shall comply with all setback requirements for this zone.

(5)

Check cashing businesses subject to section 93-2-23.

(6)

Customary accessory buildings and uses.

(7)

Electronic manufacturing and assembly.

(8)

Electrical repair shops.

(9)

Establishments manufacturing prepared food and miscellaneous food products, such as bakeries, bottling plants, ice plants, etc.

(10)

Fabricating shops such as sheet metal works, woodworking shops, cabinet shops and upholstery shops.

(11)

Film developing.

(12)

Gasoline service stations.

(13)

Instruments manufacturing for professional, scientific, photography, optical and similar uses.

(14)

Laboratories for industrial testing and research.

(15)

Laundry and dry cleaning establishments.

(16)

Leather products manufacturing.

(17)

Nurseries, greenhouses and truck gardens.

(18)

Parking facilities.

(19)

Pawnshops, subject to section 93-2-23.

(20)

Printing shops.

(21)

Private probation offices, subject to section 93-2-23.

(22)

Sign manufacturing and construction.

(23)

Small items manufacturing, such as toys, clocks, jewelry, fountain pens, pencils, and plastic products.

(24)

Textile cutting, assembly and processing plants, not including spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing, combing, scouring and similar activities.

(25)

Veterinarians, animal hospitals and kennels.

(26)

Warehouses and other storage facilities.

(27)

Welding shops, provided all glare is shielded from outside view.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-153; Ord. No. 2016-28, § 8, 12-6-2016)

Upon application to, and favorable decision thereon by, the mayor and council as provided in article 3.2 of this chapter, the conditional uses specified herein are permitted in this district provided that their establishment promotes the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the city. Specific conditional uses which may be permitted as so specified are as follows: Taxicab terminals and vehicles for hire terminals provided also that:

(1)

A maximum of six taxicabs and/or vehicles for hire shall be parked on the premises at any time. Expansion of the terminal beyond operation of six taxicabs and/or vehicles for hire shall necessitate a new application for a conditional use permit to protect adjoining uses.

(2)

All vehicles of any kind that require licenses, emission stickers, tags, titles, tax payment receipts, or registration with state or federal agencies, found on the permittee's premises must properly display all required certifications for operation in the state or they shall be cited as abatable nuisances under local ordinance and state law and, if applicable, shall otherwise be cited for other registration or display compliance failures.

(3)

Vehicle cleaning shall be permitted on the premises; however, no spare parts, junk vehicles or outside storage of parts or supplies of any kind shall be allowed on the permittee's premises. Vehicle cleaning shall not include engine repair, maintenance, tire changes or tire repair, oil changes, fluid changes and vehicular repairs generally.

(4)

Any area where taxicabs and/or other vehicles are to be parked shall be stripped for parking.

(5)

All parking associated with this conditional use must be accommodated within off-street parking areas. Further, all on-street and other parking regulations of the city will be enforced, where applicable.

(6)

Landscaping requirements utilized for off-street parking shall be applicable to conditional uses permitted hereunder.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-154; Ord. No. 2000-05, § 1, 3-7-2000)