The purpose of the Industrial (I) Zone is to provide areas for the making of commodities by manufacturing, assembling, fabrication or compounding by manual labor or machinery. The term includes physical or chemical processes or combinations thereof. Permitted uses are subject to site plan approval. The intent of this provision is to ensure public safety, aesthetic quality and compatibility of uses, as set forth in this ordinance. Therefore, the commission shall review and approve a site plan for any development in the Industrial Zone, prior to issuance of a permit for development in said zone.

A.

Light industrial is defined as those activities identified above which occur totally within an enclosed structure. There is no odor, vibration, dust or noise discernible to the human sensory perception, beyond the exterior walls of the structure. Goods are not generally displayed, and retail sales do not generally occur on-site. However, retail sales are allowed as accessory and subordinate to the permitted use.

B.

Uses may include, but are not limited to, offices; parking; storage; welding and machine shops; repair of tools; electric motors; scientific or professional instruments; sales, repair, storage, salvage or wrecking of heavy machinery and equipment; metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) building materials; autos, trucks and aircraft; vehicle towing and storage; tire re-treading or re-capping; truck stops; building, heating, plumbing or electrical contractors; printing, publishing and lithography; exterminators; recycling operations; janitorial and building maintenance services; fuel and oil distributors; solid fuel yards; research and development laboratories; laundry, dry-cleaning and carpet-cleaning operations; photofinishing operations; food processing plants including slaughter houses, agricultural processing and similar uses; lumber mills and associated uses.

C.

Transportation Improvements Meeting Supplemental Provisions:

1.

Normal operation, maintenance, repair and preservation activities of existing transportation facilities.

2.

Installation of culverts, pathways, medians, fencing, guardrails, lighting and similar types of improvements within the existing right-of-way.

3.

Projects specifically identified in the transportation system plan as not requiring further land use regulation.

4.

Landscaping as part of a transportation facility.

5.

Emergency measures necessary for the safety and protection of property.

6.

Acquisition of right-of-way for public roads, highways, and other transportation improvements designated in the transportation system plan except for those that are located in exclusive farm use or forest zones.

7.

Construction of a street or road as part of an approved subdivision or land partition approved consistent with the applicable land division ordinance.

(Reserved for expansion)

A.

Heavy Industrial is defined as those activities listed above which can occur outside an enclosed structure. The uses include outside storage, loading and unloading, stockpiling, etc. for which there is odor, vibration, dust, or noise discernible to the human sensory perception beyond the property line of the site.

B.

Necessary public facilities.

C.

Dog kennels.

D.

Farm use (see definition).

E.

Transportation improvements:

1.

Construction, reconstruction, or widening of highways, roads, bridges or other transportation projects that are: (1) not improvements designated in the transportation system plan; or (2) not designed and constructed as part of a subdivision or planned development subject to site plan and/or conditional use review. Transportation projects shall comply with the transportation system plan and applicable standards, and shall address the following criteria.

For state projects that require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or Environmental Assessment (EA), the draft EIS or EA shall be reviewed and used as the basis for findings to comply with the following criteria.

a.

The project is designed to be compatible with existing land use and social patterns, including noise generation, safety, and zoning.

b.

The project is designed to minimize avoidable environmental impacts to identified wetlands, wildlife habitat, air and water quality, cultural resources, and scenic qualities.

c.

The project preserves or improves the safety and function of the facility through access management, traffic calming, or other design features.

d.

The project includes provision for bicycle and pedestrian circulation as consistent with the comprehensive plan and other requirements of this ordinance.

2.

Construction of rest areas, weigh stations, temporary storage, and processing sites.

3.

If review under this section indicates that the use or activity is inconsistent with the transportation system plan, the procedure for a plan amendment shall be undertaken prior to or in conjunction with the conditional permit review.

4.

Authorization of a conditional use shall be void after a period specified by the applicant as reasonable and necessary based on season, right-of-way acquisition, and other pertinent factors. This period shall not exceed three years.

(Reserved for expansion)

The following property development standards apply to all new developments in the I Zone and are intended to provide a consistent development pattern that ensures a safe, orderly, efficient, economically viable and aesthetically pleasing environment throughout each I Zone district.

A.

Minimum Lot Size/Area: The minimum lot area shall be ten thousand square feet.

A.

Setbacks Requirements. In the Industrial Zone, setbacks shall be as follows:

1.

Front Yard. A front yard shall be a minimum of twenty feet measured from the foundation where abutting a residential home.

2.

Rear Yard. The rear yard shall be a minimum of twenty-five feet measured from the foundation where abutting a residential home.

3.

Side Yard. The side yard shall be a minimum of ten feet measured from the foundation where abutting a residential zone.

B.

Access Management, Driveway and Circulation Standards (See Sections 14.15.500—14.15.530).

C.

Off-street Parking, Loading and Unloading:

1.

A minimum of two bicycle parking spaces per use (one sheltered and one unsheltered) may be provided. Sheltered bicycle parking spaces may be under an eave, overhang, an independent structure, or similar cover.

2.

Off-Street Parking: (See Chapter 14.8).

3.

All public and commercial parking lots and parking structures may provide a minimum of one bicycle parking space for every ten motor vehicle parking spaces.

D.

Landscaping (See Section 14.15.200—14.15.250).

E.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities (See Sections 14.15.600—14.15.650).

F.

Outdoor Lighting (See Section 14.15.300).

G.

Outdoor Storage (See Sections 14.15.700(F) and (G)).

H.

Vision Clearance Areas (See Section 14.11.200).

I.

Flood Zones, Wetlands and Riparian Areas (See Chapter 14.7, Article A).

J.

Grading and Storm-water Drainage (See Sections 14.15.700(C) and (D)).

K.

Easements (reserved for expansion).

L.

Utilities (reserved for expansion).

M.

Fences (See Section 14.11.300).

N.

Signs (See Chapter 14.10).

A.

Maximum Building Height: In an I Zone no building shall exceed a height of forty-five feet.

B.

Building Orientation: (Reserved for expansion).

C.

Building Design and Architectural Features: (Reserved for expansion).

A.

Traffic Impact Analysis (See Section 14.15.700(E)(4)).

In an I Zone the following conditions and limitations shall apply:

A.

A use is prohibited which creates a nuisance because of noise smoke, odor, dust or gas or which has been declared a nuisance by statue, by action of the municipal court or by a court of competent jurisdiction.

B.

Wastes and other materials shall be stored and grounds shall be maintained in a manner that will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or otherwise create a health hazard.

C.

Where outside storage is used, such use shall have a solid enclosure at least six feet in height.

D.

Points of access from a public street to properties in an I Zone shall be so located as to minimize traffic congestion and avoid directing traffic onto residential streets.

E.

Building entrances or other openings adjacent to or across the street from a residential zone shall be prohibited if they cause glare, excessive noise or otherwise adversely affect land uses in the residential zone.

(Reserved for expansion)