M-1 (manufacturing—light) zoning districts are intended to establish and preserve physically and aesthetically desirable areas in which clean, low-intensity manufacturing activities may locate and be protected from the intrusion of incompatible land uses. By having such areas available, both new and existing industries may operate and undertake expansion of facilities with the least possible adverse effect on other types of activities which might be incompatible with manufacturing. The elimination of non-manufacturing activities from M-1 districts benefits manufacturing activities by removing some possible obstacles to their smooth operation and expansion.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

The factors contained in section 410 of these regulations must be thoroughly considered by the planning commission as well as the Lamar County Board of Commissioners when determining in which zoning district an area of land is to be placed. This will assure that rational comprehensive planning principles are the basis upon which the decision is made. Land use decisions which are based on sound planning principles encourage the development and preservation of land use patterns that provide healthful and safe living conditions for the residents of Lamar County.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

The official zoning map (section 2301 of these regulations) shows the boundaries of all M-1 districts within Lamar County. Article 23 also contains additional information concerning interpreting district boundaries, amending boundaries, etc.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

(a)

The following principal uses are permitted in M-1 districts:

(1)

Manufacturing activity which does not cause injurious or obnoxious noise, vibrations, smoke, gas, fumes, odor, dust, fire hazard, or other objectionable conditions.

(2)

Wholesale and warehousing operation.

(3)

Building material yard which is entirely enclosed by a fence that is at least six (6) feet high and screens the yard from view.

(4)

Public garage.

(5)

Repair garage.

(6)

Newspaper or printing plant.

(7)

Off-street parking lot or parking garage.

(8)

Armory.

(9)

Bottling plant.

(10)

Cabinet shop.

(11)

Cold storage, ice plant, or freezer locker.

(12)

Cosmetic and pharmaceuticals manufacturing.

(13)

Dairy plant, ice cream manufacturing.

(14)

Distribution of products or merchandise.

(15)

Dry cleaning or laundering establishment.

(16)

Education or training facility.

(17)

Electrical appliance and equipment sales and repair.

(18)

Electronic manufacturing and assembly.

(19)

Fabricating shop such as woodworking, upholstery, or sheet metal shop.

(20)

Machine shop.

(21)

Plumbing shop, and other contractors, including open storage of materials when located in rear yard.

(22)

Printing, publishing, reproducing establishment.

(23)

Sign painting and fabricating shop.

(24)

Reserved.

(25)

Local, state, or federal government building.

(26)

Utility substation meeting the following development standards:

a.

Structures must be placed at least thirty (30) feet from all property lines.

b.

Structures must be enclosed by a woven-wire fence at least eight (8) feet high with bottom of fence either flush with the ground or with a masonry footing.

c.

No vehicles or equipment may be stored on the lot.

d.

A buffer must be maintained along the side and rear property lines.

(b)

The following principal uses are permitted as special exceptions in M-1 districts:

(1)

Airport, heliport.

(2)

Radio or television transmission tower over thirty-five (35) feet high.

(3)

New technology industries that don't readily fit under any of the above permitted uses.

(c)

The following accessory uses are permitted in M-1 districts:

(1)

Those determined by the administrative officer to be customarily appurtenant to those uses permitted in this district.

(d)

The following accessory uses are permitted as special exceptions in M-1 districts:

(1)

None.

(e)

All accessory uses must meet the following standards:

(1)

They may not be located closer than five (5) feet to any property line. Property line fences must be set back only a sufficient amount to allow access for required maintenance on both sides of the fence.

(2)

Accessory buildings and structures not attached to the principal building must be located at least twelve (12) feet from the principal building on the lot.

(f)

All uses not permitted within M-1 districts by this section are specifically prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

In addition to the development standards contained in article 4 of these regulations, the following standards are required within M-1 districts:

(a)

Minimum floor area for buildings: None.

(b)

Minimum lot area:

(1)

Unsewered areas without public water: As specified by the Lamar County Health Department, but in no case less than eighty-seven thousand, one hundred twenty (87,120) square feet (two (2) acres); however, a lot of record lawfully existing at the time of passage of these regulations and having an area of less than two (2) acres (nonconforming) may nevertheless be developed with a use which is permitted within a M-1 district if approved by the Lamar County Health Department.

(2)

Sewered areas and/or areas with public water: Forty-three thousand, five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet (one (1) acre); however, a lot of record lawfully existing at the time of passage of these regulations and having less than one (1) acre (nonconforming) may nevertheless be developed with a use which is permitted within a M-1 district.

(c)

Minimum lot width:

(1)

Unsewered areas: Two hundred (200) feet.

(2)

Sewered areas: One hundred (100) feet.

(d)

Minimum front yard:

(1)

Arterial streets/roads: One hundred (100) feet. The front of all buildings must be at least thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line.

(2)

Collector streets and other streets/roads: Eighty-five (85) feet. The front of all buildings must be at least thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line.

(e)

Minimum side yard: Twenty (20) feet.

(f)

Minimum rear yard: Forty (40) feet.

(g)

Maximum lot coverage by building: Forty (40) percent.

(h)—(x)

Development standards common to most districts are listed under subsections 505(h)—(x).

(y)

Yards abutting railroads: Side yards and rear yards are not required adjacent to railroad rights-of-way.

(z)

Visual and sound buffers must be installed to separate M-1 district from adjacent non-industrial zoning districts.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)