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Lee County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS

10-7-1: GENERAL PROVISIONS:

The following provisions are of general application in all industrial districts:
   A.   Application Of SIC Codes To Determine Particular Industrial District Designations: To the extent a particular industrial use is not specifically allocated to a district in the table in section 10-9-1 of this title, the zoning administrator may make a determination into which district it properly belongs by referring to the SIC codes on file in the county planning office and incorporated herein by reference, and include said industrial use in the district in which other similar sub-uses under the same SIC code are included in the table in section 10-9-1 of this title.
   B.   Additional Regulations: In addition to the regulations, restrictions and performance standards applicable to any industrial use under this title, said use shall also comply with any county, state or federal health, environmental or operational regulations peculiar to its industry and the owner or operator shall operate at all times to eliminate or minimize gas or other noxious fumes, odors, dust, smoke, noise, vibration, waste materials, explosion and fire hazards, and other similar hazards or nuisances, and the initial permits and the continued operation of the use shall be contingent on said compliance.
   C.   Performance Standards: Sections 10-15-1, "Exterior Lighting"; 10-15-2, "Vibration"; 10-15-3, "Noise"; 10-15-4, "Air Pollution"; 10-15-5, "Odor"; 10-15-6, "Electromagnetic Radiation"; 10-15-7, "Glare And Heat"; 10-15-8, "Fire And Explosion"; 10-15-9, "Toxic Or Noxious Material"; 10-15-10, "Waste Material"; 10-15-11, "Exterior Construction Material"; 10-15-12, "Hazardous Materials"; 10-15-14, "Signal Receiving Antennas (Satellite Dishes)"; 10-15-15, "Wind Energy Systems"; 10-15-18, "Communication Towers"; 10-15-19, "Recycling" of this title.
   D.   Other Restrictions: Chapters 12, "Signs"; 13, "Landscaping"; 14, "Fencing" of this title shall apply to all industrial districts where applicable. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7A-1: SCOPE:

The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this title, when referred to in this article, are the district regulations in the planned industrial district. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7A-2: USE REGULATIONS:

Controlled indoor manufacturing, assembly and storage uses compatible with a rural/agricultural environment with generous landscaping and limited signage requirements as provided under I-1 in the table in section 10-9-1 of this title, along with special uses set forth thereon. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7A-3: ACCESSORY USES:

In addition to the uses set out above, a lot or structures thereon may be used for the accessory uses set out under I-1 in the table in section 10-9-2 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7A-4: BULK REGULATIONS:

As provided in section 10-9-3 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7A-5: PARKING REQUIREMENTS:

As provided in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7B-1: SCOPE:

The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this title, when referred to in this article, are the district regulations for the general industrial district. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7B-2: USE REGULATIONS:

Indoor industrial, fabrication and/or assembly uses, and controlled outdoor storage areas, with moderate landscaping and signage requirements as provided under I-2 in the table in section 10-9-1 of this title, along with special uses set forth thereon. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7B-3: ACCESSORY USES:

In addition to the uses set out above, a lot or structures thereon may be used for the accessory uses set out under I-2 in the table in section 10-9-2 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7B-4: BULK REGULATIONS:

As provided in section 10-9-3 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7B-5: PARKING REQUIREMENTS:

As provided in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7C-1: SCOPE:

The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this title, when referred to in this article, are the district regulations for the heavy industrial district. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7C-2: USE REGULATIONS:

Controlled heavy industrial; indoor and outdoor storage; and regulated disposal or recycling with moderate landscaping, screening and signage requirements as provided under I-3 in the table in section 10-9-1 of this title, along with special uses set forth thereon. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7C-3: ACCESSORY USES:

In addition to the uses set out above, a lot or structures thereon may be used for the accessory uses set out under I-3 in the table in section 10-9-2 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7C-4: BULK REGULATIONS:

As provided in section 10-9-3 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7C-5: PARKING REQUIREMENTS:

As provided in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

10-7C-6: RESTRICTIONS:

The following restrictions shall apply to principal uses, special uses and accessory uses where applicable:
   A.   Adult Entertainment Establishments:
      1.   Minimum Distance From Other Adult Entertainment Establishments: No adult entertainment establishment shall be established, maintained, or operated on any lot that has a property line within one thousand feet (1,000') of the property line of any other lot on which any other adult entertainment establishment is established, maintained or operated.
      2.   Minimum Distance From Protected Uses: No adult entertainment establishment shall be established, maintained, or operated within one thousand feet (1,000') of any protected uses.
      3.   Minimum Distance From Any Dwelling: No adult entertainment establishment shall be located, established, maintained or operated on any lot that has a property line within one thousand feet (1,000') of the property line of any dwelling lot.
      4.   Measurement: For purposes of this subsection distances shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or natural objects from the nearest point of the lot on which the adult entertainment establishment is located to the nearest point of a lot line of a protected use, dwelling or other adult entertainment establishment.
      5.   Limited Exception For Subsequent Protected Uses Or Newly Constructed Dwellings: An adult entertainment establishment lawfully operating under this title shall not be deemed to be in violation of the location restrictions set forth in this subsection solely because a protected use or new dwelling is subsequently located or established within one thousand feet (1,000') of the adult entertainment establishment. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)