Highland City Zoning Code

Preserve appropriate areas for industrial uses and protect these areas from intrusion by residential and other incompatible land uses;

Protect adjacent land uses from the noise, odor, dust, smoke, truck traffic and other objectionable influences, and from fire, explosion, radiation and other potential hazards associated with certain industrial uses;

Provide adequate open space around industrial structures to protect them from hazards and to minimize the impact of industrial plants on nearby residential or commercial districts; and

Minimize traffic congestion and avoid the overloading of utilities by regulating the construction of buildings and structures of excessive size relative to the size of the building parcel.

Where the symbol "▪" appears in the column beneath an employment zone district, the corresponding land use or activity shall not be permitted in the zone district.

Where the symbol "P" appears in the column beneath the zone district, the corresponding land use or activity is permitted by right in that zone district; provided, that the use is in conformance with the provisions of this title.

Permitted uses shall be subject to consistency assessment, which shall determine the conformance of the proposed use or activity with the provisions of this title in conjunction with, and as a requirement of, the issuance of a permit by any city department.

Where the symbol "SR" appears in the column beneath employment zone designations, the corresponding land use or activity may be permitted subject to the approval of a staff review permit application as provided for in Chapter 16.08 HMC.

Where the symbol "C" appears in the column beneath employment zone designations, the corresponding land use or activity may be permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit application as provided for in Chapter 16.08 HMC.

Table 16.24.040.A establishes the minimum property development standards for all land, buildings and structures constructed within the specified zone districts. All sites shall conform to the dimensions established by this section.

A development or business park may, for the purposes of meeting the minimum site size standards, consist of a combination of parcels whose total net acreage meets the minimum site size criteria; provided, that the design for the entire site is integrated and unified.

In addition to the minimum development standard established in Table 16.24.040.A, developments within the Business Park and Industrial Zone Districts shall comply with the provisions of subsection B of this section, Chapter 16.48 HMC, Performance Standards, and other applicable city regulations and ordinances and the city general plan.

When any employment district abuts or is situated across a street from a property in any residential district, a minimum building separation of 40 feet shall be required from such residential district; provided, however, that at least 20 feet of said setback, which is nearest the street or district boundary line, shall be landscaped. The remainder may be used for internal circulation/access or off-street parking. A three-foot high wall or berm shall be constructed in back of the landscaped area along street setbacks. Along all other lot lines adjacent to residential districts, said wall shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of HMC § 16.40.100.

Where off-street parking areas in employment districts are visible from any street, screening in the form of a landscaped earthen berm or decorative wall three feet in height shall be erected between the required landscape area and the parking area.

In all employment districts, required front building setback areas shall be landscaped. Said landscaping shall consist predominantly of plant materials except for necessary walks and drives. Where off-street parking is located within building setback areas, a minimum landscaped area of 10 feet in depth shall be provided between the property line and parking area, with an additional minimum landscaped area of 10 feet in depth required between the parking area and the building.

Except as otherwise permitted, a street side building setback area shall be used only for landscaping, pedestrian walkways, driveways, or off-street parking.

Except as otherwise permitted, required rear and interior side building setback areas shall be used only for landscaping, pedestrian walkways, driveways, off-street parking or loading, recreational activities or facilities, and similar accessory activities.

Parking for each proposed use within the employment district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 16.52 HMC, Parking Requirements.