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Irvington City Zoning Code

INDUSTRIAL LIMITED

DISTRICT M-1

§ 154.125 - Statement of intent.

(A)

The primary purpose of this district is to permit certain industries, which do not in any way detract from the residential desirability, to locate in designated areas adjacent to residential uses.

(B)

The planning commission and governing body may impose front, side and rear yard landscape design requirements as needed for buffer area screening for adjacent residential and business property.

(C)

The limitations on (or provisions related to) height of building, horsepower, heating, flammable liquids or explosives, controlling emission of fumes, odors and/or noise, landscaping and the number of persons employed are imposed to protect foster adjacent residential desirability while permitting industries to locate near a labor supply.

(Ord. passed 9-12-2013)

§ 154.126 - Use regulations.

In Industrial District M-1, any structure to be erected or land to be used shall be for all permitted uses in Residential District R-1 and R-2 and Business District B-1 and B-2 or one or more of the following uses, all of which require a conditional use permit:

(A)

Assembly of electrical appliances and electronic instruments and devices;

(B)

Automobile painting, upholstering, repairing, rebuilding, reconditioning, body and fender work, truck repairing or overhauling;

(C)

Blacksmith shop, welding or machine shop;

(D)

Laboratories; pharmaceuticals and/or medical;

(E)

Manufacturing, packaging or treatment of products such as seafood, bakery goods, cosmetics, dairy products, drugs, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, perfumed toilet soap, toiletries and food products;

(F)

Contractor's equipment storage yards or plants, or rental of equipment commonly used by contractors;

(G)

Cabinets, furniture, upholstery and canvas shops;

(H)

Boat building, repairing, servicing storage and marine services; and

(I)

Marinas with docks, piers, electrical service, water and waste pump out services. See § 154.004 for the definition of nonconforming lot.

(Ord. passed 9-12-2013)

§ 154.127 - Requirements for permitted use.

(A)

(1)

Permitted uses, excluding fishing and boating industries, shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building.

(2)

Public utilities and signs requiring natural air circulation, unobstructed view or other technical consideration necessary for proper operation may be exempt from the provision.

(3)

This exception does not include storing of any materials.

(B)

(1)

Landscaping may be required within any established or required front setback area.

(2)

The plans and execution must take into consideration traffic hazards and shall be approved by the zoning administrator.

(C)

Sufficient area shall be provided:

(1)

To adequately screen permitted uses from adjacent business and residential districts; and

(2)

For off-street parking of vehicles incidental to the industry and its employees and clients.

(D)

(1)

Before a zoning or building permit shall be issued or construction commenced on any permitted used in this district, or a permit issued for a new or expanded use, detailed site plans in sufficient detail to show the operations and processes, including nonconforming uses and aspects, shall be submitted to the zoning administrator for study.

(2)

Modifications of the plans maybe required.

(E)

(1)

Fences shall not exceed a height of six feet forward of the setback line and shall not exceed a height of eight feet back of the setback line in the industrial zones.

(2)

The zoning administrator may permit a higher fence with conditional use permit.

(3)

The administrator may, for safety reasons, require a lower height or may not permit any fence or hedge, and may require the removal of any existing fence or hedge for safety reasons.

(Ord. passed 9-12-2013)

§ 154.128 - Area regulations.

(A)

For permitted uses utilizing sewage disposal systems, the required area for any such use shall be approved by the health official.

(B)

The administrator may require a greater area if considered necessary by the health official.

(Ord. passed 9-12-2013)

§ 154.129 - Setback regulations.

(A)

Structures shall be located 75 feet or more from the centerline of any street or road right-of-way, but in no event less than 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. This shall be known as the setback line.

(B)

The administrator may require a different setback to keep said structure more in line with existing houses or structures.

(Ord. passed 9-12-2013)

§ 154.130 - Frontage and yard regulations.

(A)

For permitted uses, the minimum side and rear yard adjoining or adjacent to a residential district shall be 35 feet.

(B)

The side yard of corner lots shall be 40 feet or more.

(C)

Off-street parking shall be in accordance with the provisions contained herein.

(Ord. passed 9-12-2013)

§ 154.131 - Height regulations.

(A)

Buildings and structure may be erected up to a height of 35 feet.

(B)

For buildings over 35 feet in height, approval shall be obtained from the administrator.

(C)

Chimneys, flues, cooling towers, flag poles, radio or communication towers or their accessory facilities not normally occupied by workers are excluded from the limitation.

(D)

Parapet walls are permitted up to four feet above the limited height of the building on which the walls rest.

(Ord. passed 9-12-2013)

§ 154.132 - Coverage regulations.

Buildings or groups of buildings with their accessory building may cover up to 70 percent of the area of the lot not to conflict with other provision of this chapter.

(Ord. passed 9-12-2013)

§ 154.133 - Erosion and sedimentation control.

(A)

No person, firm or corporation, during construction of a house, building or any other structure, or during any grading or excavation, shall permit erosion or runoff of sediment, mud, dirt, or other debris into creeks, streams or on streets, roads or abutting property.

(B)

Grading and seeding or other preventative measures or control thereof shall be taken to prevent any such erosion or runoff as determined by the administrator and in accordance with the county erosion and sediment control ordinance.

(Ord. passed 9-12-2013)