La Valley Township City Zoning Code

I-1 LIGHT

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

§ 154.135 INTENT.

(A) (1) This district is intended to provide for a number of light manufacturing, wholesale, warehousing, and service uses in an attractive industrial park like setting.

(2) These uses do not depend on frequent personal visits from customers or clients and do not include residences, apartments, or commercial uses which are primarily retail in nature.

(B) It is the intention of this district to provide high amenity industrial development along the major roads and adjacent to residential areas, while allowing for slightly heavier development in the interior of the industrial areas.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.136 PERMISSIVE USES.

A building or premises shall be permitted to be used for the following purposes in the I-1 Light Industrial District:

(A) Public utility facility, electrical substation;

(B) Antenna support structure;

(D) Bank or financial institution;

(E) Indoor recreation facility;

(F) Mortuary; and

(G) Nursery or greenhouse.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.137 PERMITTED SPECIAL USES.

A building or premises may be used for the following purposes in the I-1 Light Industrial District in conformance with the conditions prescribed herein or by obtaining a conditional use for such use in conformance with the requirements of §§ 154.375 through 154.386:

(A) Communication facilities, warehousing, and repair services, provided:

(1) There is no outside storage on the premises;

(2) There is no storage of a regulated substance on the premises; and

(3) The building contains 20,000 square feet of area or less.

(B) Veterinarian clinic, animal hospital, animal shelter, provided there is no outside kenneling of animals;

(D) Off-premises signs in conformance with §§ 154.335 through 154.340;

(E) Telecommunication and broadcast tower in conformance with § 154.252;

(F) Cannabis testing facility, provided:

(1) Medical cannabis testing facilities shall provide proof of registration with the State Department of Health, and shall, at all times, maintain a valid, accurate, and up-to-date registration with the State Department of Health. Should registration be revoked at any time, any permitted special use or conditional use shall immediately become void;

(2) The facility shall not operate within 1,000 feet, measured by a straight line in all directions, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as part of the premises of a facility to the nearest property line of a public or private school;

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(G) Cannabis cultivation facility, provided:

(1) Medical cannabis cultivation facilities shall provide proof of registration with the State Department of Health, and shall, at all times, maintain a valid, accurate, and up-to-date registration with the State Department of Health. Should registration be revoked at any time, any permitted special use or conditional use shall immediately become void;

(2) The facility shall not operate within 1,000 feet, measured by a straight line in all directions, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as a part of the premises of a facility to the nearest property line of a public or private school;

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(H) Cannabis product manufacturing facility, provided:

(1) Cannabis product manufacturing facilities shall provide proof of registration with the State Department of Health, and shall, at all times, maintain a valid, accurate, and up-to-date registration with the State Department of Health. Should registration be revoked at any time, any permitted special use or conditional use shall immediately become void;

(2) The facility shall not operate within 1,000 feet, measured by a straight line in all directions, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as a part of the premises of a facility to the nearest property line of a public or private school;

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(I) Cannabis dispensary, provided:

(1) Medical cannabis dispensaries shall provide proof of registration with the State Department of Health, and shall, at all times, maintain a valid, accurate, and up-to-date registration with the State Department of Health. Should registration be revoked at any time, any permitted special use or conditional use shall immediately become void;

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility. No exterior sales, and no sidewalk displays, shall be permitted. No drive-through, drop-off or pick-up services;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009; Ord. 2106-30, passed 6-22-2021; Ord. 2207-06, passed 7-5-2022)

Cross-reference:

Operation of medical cannabis facilities, see § 111.02

Permitting and licensing of medical cannabis establishments, see § 111.03

§ 154.138 CONDITIONAL USES.

A building or premises may be used for the following purposes in the I-1 Light Industrial District if a conditional use for such use has been obtained in conformance with the requirements of §§ 154.375 through 154.386:

(A) Light manufacturing;

(B) Extraction of rock, sand, and gravel in conformance with § 154.249;

(D) Group day care, day care center, group home;

(E) Any conditional use listed in the C Commercial District; and

(F) Salvage or junkyard.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009; Ord. 1801-45, passed 1-23-2018)

§ 154.139 ACCESSORY USES.

Accessory uses and buildings permitted in the I-1 Light Industrial District are accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any permitted uses in this district.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.140 PARKING REGULATIONS.

Parking within the I-1 Light Industrial District shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of §§ 154.300 through 154.304.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.141 SIGN REGULATIONS.

Signs within the I-1 Light Industrial District shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of §§ 154.315 through 154.323.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.142 DENSITY, AREA, YARD, AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS.

The maximum height and minimum lot requirements within the I-1 Light Industrial District shall be as follows.

(A) General requirements:

	All Uses
Density	-
Front yard	30 feet
Lot area	-
Lot width	-
Maximum height	45 feet
Rear yard	20 feet
Side yard	10 feet

(B) There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a double frontage lot.

(D) The front yard on a major arterial street or section line road shall be 50 feet.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

La Valley Township City Zoning Code

I-1 LIGHT

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

§ 154.135 INTENT.

(A) (1) This district is intended to provide for a number of light manufacturing, wholesale, warehousing, and service uses in an attractive industrial park like setting.

(2) These uses do not depend on frequent personal visits from customers or clients and do not include residences, apartments, or commercial uses which are primarily retail in nature.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.136 PERMISSIVE USES.

A building or premises shall be permitted to be used for the following purposes in the I-1 Light Industrial District:

(A) Public utility facility, electrical substation;

(B) Antenna support structure;

(D) Bank or financial institution;

(E) Indoor recreation facility;

(F) Mortuary; and

(G) Nursery or greenhouse.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.137 PERMITTED SPECIAL USES.

(A) Communication facilities, warehousing, and repair services, provided:

(1) There is no outside storage on the premises;

(2) There is no storage of a regulated substance on the premises; and

(3) The building contains 20,000 square feet of area or less.

(B) Veterinarian clinic, animal hospital, animal shelter, provided there is no outside kenneling of animals;

(D) Off-premises signs in conformance with §§ 154.335 through 154.340;

(E) Telecommunication and broadcast tower in conformance with § 154.252;

(F) Cannabis testing facility, provided:

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(G) Cannabis cultivation facility, provided:

(2) The facility shall not operate within 1,000 feet, measured by a straight line in all directions, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as a part of the premises of a facility to the nearest property line of a public or private school;

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(H) Cannabis product manufacturing facility, provided:

(2) The facility shall not operate within 1,000 feet, measured by a straight line in all directions, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as a part of the premises of a facility to the nearest property line of a public or private school;

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(I) Cannabis dispensary, provided:

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility. No exterior sales, and no sidewalk displays, shall be permitted. No drive-through, drop-off or pick-up services;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009; Ord. 2106-30, passed 6-22-2021; Ord. 2207-06, passed 7-5-2022)

Cross-reference:

Operation of medical cannabis facilities, see § 111.02

Permitting and licensing of medical cannabis establishments, see § 111.03

§ 154.138 CONDITIONAL USES.

(A) Light manufacturing;

(B) Extraction of rock, sand, and gravel in conformance with § 154.249;

(D) Group day care, day care center, group home;

(E) Any conditional use listed in the C Commercial District; and

(F) Salvage or junkyard.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009; Ord. 1801-45, passed 1-23-2018)

§ 154.139 ACCESSORY USES.

Accessory uses and buildings permitted in the I-1 Light Industrial District are accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any permitted uses in this district.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.140 PARKING REGULATIONS.

Parking within the I-1 Light Industrial District shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of §§ 154.300 through 154.304.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.141 SIGN REGULATIONS.

Signs within the I-1 Light Industrial District shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of §§ 154.315 through 154.323.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.142 DENSITY, AREA, YARD, AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS.

The maximum height and minimum lot requirements within the I-1 Light Industrial District shall be as follows.

(A) General requirements:

	All Uses
Density	-
Front yard	30 feet
Lot area	-
Lot width	-
Maximum height	45 feet
Rear yard	20 feet
Side yard	10 feet

(B) There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a double frontage lot.

(D) The front yard on a major arterial street or section line road shall be 50 feet.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

La Valley Township City Zoning Code

I-1 LIGHT

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

§ 154.135 INTENT.

(A) (1) This district is intended to provide for a number of light manufacturing, wholesale, warehousing, and service uses in an attractive industrial park like setting.

(2) These uses do not depend on frequent personal visits from customers or clients and do not include residences, apartments, or commercial uses which are primarily retail in nature.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.136 PERMISSIVE USES.

A building or premises shall be permitted to be used for the following purposes in the I-1 Light Industrial District:

(A) Public utility facility, electrical substation;

(B) Antenna support structure;

(D) Bank or financial institution;

(E) Indoor recreation facility;

(F) Mortuary; and

(G) Nursery or greenhouse.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.137 PERMITTED SPECIAL USES.

(A) Communication facilities, warehousing, and repair services, provided:

(1) There is no outside storage on the premises;

(2) There is no storage of a regulated substance on the premises; and

(3) The building contains 20,000 square feet of area or less.

(B) Veterinarian clinic, animal hospital, animal shelter, provided there is no outside kenneling of animals;

(D) Off-premises signs in conformance with §§ 154.335 through 154.340;

(E) Telecommunication and broadcast tower in conformance with § 154.252;

(F) Cannabis testing facility, provided:

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(G) Cannabis cultivation facility, provided:

(2) The facility shall not operate within 1,000 feet, measured by a straight line in all directions, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as a part of the premises of a facility to the nearest property line of a public or private school;

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(H) Cannabis product manufacturing facility, provided:

(2) The facility shall not operate within 1,000 feet, measured by a straight line in all directions, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as a part of the premises of a facility to the nearest property line of a public or private school;

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(I) Cannabis dispensary, provided:

(3) The facility must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed and secure facility. No exterior sales, and no sidewalk displays, shall be permitted. No drive-through, drop-off or pick-up services;

(4) There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors or odors which can be seen, smelled or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line for the property where the facility is operating.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009; Ord. 2106-30, passed 6-22-2021; Ord. 2207-06, passed 7-5-2022)

Cross-reference:

Operation of medical cannabis facilities, see § 111.02

Permitting and licensing of medical cannabis establishments, see § 111.03

§ 154.138 CONDITIONAL USES.

(A) Light manufacturing;

(B) Extraction of rock, sand, and gravel in conformance with § 154.249;

(D) Group day care, day care center, group home;

(E) Any conditional use listed in the C Commercial District; and

(F) Salvage or junkyard.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009; Ord. 1801-45, passed 1-23-2018)

§ 154.139 ACCESSORY USES.

Accessory uses and buildings permitted in the I-1 Light Industrial District are accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any permitted uses in this district.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.140 PARKING REGULATIONS.

Parking within the I-1 Light Industrial District shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of §§ 154.300 through 154.304.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.141 SIGN REGULATIONS.

Signs within the I-1 Light Industrial District shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of §§ 154.315 through 154.323.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)

§ 154.142 DENSITY, AREA, YARD, AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS.

The maximum height and minimum lot requirements within the I-1 Light Industrial District shall be as follows.

(A) General requirements:

	All Uses
Density	-
Front yard	30 feet
Lot area	-
Lot width	-
Maximum height	45 feet
Rear yard	20 feet
Side yard	10 feet

(B) There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a double frontage lot.

(D) The front yard on a major arterial street or section line road shall be 50 feet.

(Ord. 0904-05, passed 5-20-2009)