Lyon County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 314
INDUSTRIAL AND EMPLOYMENT ZONING DISTRICTS
15.314.01: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - RURAL (LI-R) AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - SUBURBAN (LI-S):
A. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide areas for the development of research, light industrial, warehouse and distribution centers. The LI-R and LI-S Zoning Districts implement the industrial land use designation of the Master Plan in Rural and Suburban Character Districts.
B. Building Placement Requirements:
Setback: | ||
From property lines abutting residential uses | 25 feet | |
From property lines abutting adjacent public ROW | 20 feet | |
From front property line if the building is oriented toward the street and accesses the public sidewalk | 20 feet | |
From property lines abutting Commercial or Industrial Zones | 0 feet subject to applicable Building and Fire Codes | |
Rear | 0 feet subject to applicable Building and Fire Codes | |
C. Building Form Requirements:
Building height | See Miscellaneous Requirements |
Floor area ratio | n/a |
D. Parking Requirements: See chapter 401 of this title, parking and loading.
E. Minimum Lot Requirements:
Lot size | 7,000 square feet (dependent on availability of water and sewer) |
Lot street frontage width | See Miscellaneous Requirements |
Average lot width | 50 feet |
Average lot depth | n/a |
F. Miscellaneous Requirements:
1. Minimum Lot Frontage: For the purpose of dividing property, minimum lot frontage shall be sufficient to provide adequate access and utility development, and meet applicable building setback, buffer, and development standards of the district. In no case shall the frontage be less than thirty feet (30') unless a property is served off a common driveway that is perpetuated through a recorded easement with the width acceptable to the applicable Fire District.
2. Height Limitations: No maximum height is established; however, when building height exceeds thirty five feet (35'), the setback requirements shall be increased by two feet (2') for each one foot (1') of building height in excess of thirty five feet (35'), as applicable to all setbacks. Subject to subsection 15.330.03E of this title.
3. Open Space: A minimum ten foot (10') landscape strip shall be provided along the street frontage consisting of drought tolerant, low water consumptive plantings.
4. Buffer Area: When a parcel situated within this district adjoins any Agriculture or Resource Zoning District contained in chapter 310 of this title or any Residential Zoning District contained in chapters 311 and 312 of this title a buffer area shall be provided unless adjoining an Agriculture or Resource Zoning District, said buffer area (minus any area necessary for fire access around the building) shall be landscaped consistent with the requirements of chapter 401 of this title. If any part of the buffer area is separated from or sold to any contiguous or adjacent owner, lessee or user, the parcel so separated or sold shall be used only as a buffer area in accordance with the above requirements.
5. Performance Standards: See chapter 337 of this title, industrial performance requirements.
6. Design Standards: See appendix B, Lyon County Design Criteria and Improvement Standards on file in the County.
7. Requirements In Rural Character Districts:
a. See section 15.320.03, table 15.320-4 of this title, table of allowed uses Employment and Industrial Districts LI-R.
8. Requirements In Suburban Character Districts:
a. See section 15.320.03, table 15.320-4 of this title, table of allowed uses Employment and Industrial Districts LI-S. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)
15.314.02: HEAVY INDUSTRIAL - RURAL (HI-R) AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL - SUBURBAN (HI-S):
A. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide suitable areas for the development of general manufacturing and heavy industrial uses. The HI-R and HI-S Zoning Districts implement the industrial land use designation of the Master Plan in Rural and Suburban Character Districts.
B. Building Placement Requirements:
Setback: | ||
From property lines abutting residential uses | 50 feet | |
From property lines abutting adjacent public ROW | 20 feet | |
From front property line if the building is oriented toward the street and accesses the public sidewalk | 20 feet | |
From property lines abutting Commercial or Industrial Zones or uses | 0 feet subject to applicable Building and Fire Codes | |
Rear | 0 feet subject to applicable Building and Fire Codes | |
C. Building Form Requirements:
Building height | See Miscellaneous Requirements |
Floor area ratio | n/a |
D. Parking Requirements: See chapter 401 of this title, parking and loading.
E. Minimum Lot Requirements:
Lot size | 7,000 square feet (dependent on availability of water and sewer) |
Lot street frontage width | See Miscellaneous Requirements |
Average lot width | 50 feet |
Average lot depth | n/a |
F. Miscellaneous Requirements:
1. Minimum Lot Frontage: For the purpose of dividing property, minimum lot frontage shall be sufficient to provide adequate access and utility development, and meet applicable building setback, buffer, and development standards of the district. In no case shall the frontage be less than thirty feet (30'), unless a property is served off a common driveway that is perpetuated through a recorded easement with a width acceptable to the applicable Fire District.
2. Height Limitations: No maximum height is established; however, when building height exceeds forty five feet (45'), the setback requirements shall be increased by two feet (2') for each one foot (1') of building height in excess of forty five feet (45'), as applicable to all setbacks. Subject to subsection 15.330.03E of this title.
3. Open Space: A minimum ten foot (10') landscape strip shall be provided along the street frontage, consisting of drought tolerant, low water consumptive plantings.
4. Buffer Area: When a parcel situated within this district adjoins an Agriculture or Resource Zoning District contained in chapter 310 of this title or any Residential Zoning District contained in chapter 311 or 312 of this title a buffer area shall be provided. Unless adjoining an Agriculture or Resource Zoning District, said buffer area (minus any area necessary for fire access around the building) shall be landscaped consistent with the requirements of chapter 401 of this title. If any part of the buffer area is separated from or sold to any contiguous or adjacent owner, lessee or user, the parcel so separated or sold shall be used only as a buffer area in accordance with the above requirements.
5. Performance Standards: See chapter 337 of this title, industrial performance requirements.
6. Design Standards: See appendix B, Lyon County Design Criteria and Improvement Standards on file in the County.
7. Requirements In Rural Character Districts:
a. See section 15.320.03, table 15.320-4 of this title, table of allowed uses Employment and Industrial Districts HI-R.
8. Requirements In Suburban Character Districts:
a. See section 15.320.03, table 15.320-4 of this title, table of allowed uses Employment and Industrial Districts HI-S. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)
15.314.03: SERVICE INDUSTRIAL (SI):
A. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide areas for light manufacturing, distribution, indoor and outdoor storage, and a wide range of industrial uses with a mix of supporting commercial and retail uses. The SI Zoning District implements the employment land use designation of the Master Plan in Suburban Character Districts.
B. Building Placement Requirements:
Setback: | ||
From property lines abutting residential uses | 20 feet | |
From property lines abutting adjacent public ROW | 10 feet | |
From front property line if the building is oriented toward the street and accesses the public sidewalk | 10 feet | |
From property lines abutting Commercial or Industrial Zones or uses | 0 feet subject to applicable Building and Fire Codes | |
Rear | 0 feet subject to applicable Building and Fire Codes | |
C. Building Form Requirements:
Building height | See Miscellaneous Requirements |
Floor area ratio | n/a |
D. Parking Requirements: See chapter 401 of this title, parking and loading.
E. Minimum Lot Requirements:
Lot size | 7,000 square feet (dependent on availability of water and sewer) |
Lot street frontage width | See Miscellaneous Requirements |
Average lot width | 50 feet |
Average lot depth | n/a |
F. Miscellaneous Requirements:
1. Minimum Lot Frontage: For the purpose of dividing property, minimum lot frontage shall be sufficient to provide adequate access and utility development, and meet applicable building setback, buffer, and development standards of the district. In no case shall the frontage be less than thirty feet (30') unless a property is served off a common driveway that is perpetuated through a recorded easement with a width acceptable to the applicable Fire District.
2. Height Limitations: No maximum height is established; however, when building height exceeds thirty five feet (35'), the setback requirements shall be increased by one foot (1') for each foot of building height in excess of thirty five feet (35'), as applicable to all setbacks. Subject to subsection 15.330.03E of this title.
3. Open Space: A minimum ten foot (10') landscape strip shall be provided along the street frontage, consisting of drought tolerant, low water consumptive plantings.
4. Buffer Area: When a parcel situated within this district adjoins any Agriculture or Resource Zoning District contained in chapter 310 of this title or any Residential Zoning District contained in chapter 311 or 312 of this title a buffer area shall be provided. Unless adjoining an Agriculture or Resource Zoning District, said buffer area (minus any area necessary for fire access around the building) shall be landscaped consistent with the requirements of chapter 401 of this title. If any part of the buffer area is separated from or sold to any contiguous or adjacent owner, lessee or user, the parcel so separated or sold shall be used only as a buffer area in accordance with the above requirements.
5. CMU Design Standards: See chapter 360, "Commercial And Mixed- Use Design Standards", of this title.
6. Performance Standards: See chapter 337 of this title, industrial performance requirements.
7. Allowed Uses: See chapter 320 of this title, tables of allowed uses.
8. Design Standards: See appendix B, Lyon County Design Criteria and Improvement Standards on file in the County. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)
15.314.04: EMPLOYMENT MIXED-USE (EMU):
A. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide concentrated areas of employment, combined with a mix of complementary commercial and residential uses. Office/research park developments may be incorporated into a master planned neighborhood, or located in close proximity to suburban residential areas. Small live-work complexes consisting of a single building or multiple structures that are not located within a typical office or industrial park setting may be established on infill sites within established suburbanizing areas. The EMU Zoning District implements the employment land use designation of the Master Plan in Suburban Character Districts.
B. Building Placement Requirements:
Setback: | ||
From property lines abutting residential uses | 20 feet | |
From property lines abutting adjacent public ROW | 10 feet | |
From front property line if the building is oriented toward the street and accesses the public sidewalk | 10 feet | |
From property lines abutting Commercial or Industrial Zones or uses | 0 feet subject to applicable Building and Fire Codes | |
Rear | 0 feet subject to applicable Building and Fire Codes | |
C. Building Form Requirements:
Building height | See Miscellaneous Requirements |
Floor area ratio | n/a |
D. Parking Requirements: See chapter 401 of this title, parking and loading.
E. Minimum Lot Requirements:
Lot size | 7,000 square feet (dependent on availability of water and sewer) |
Lot street frontage width | See Miscellaneous Requirements |
Average lot width | 50 feet |
Average lot depth | n/a |
F. Miscellaneous Requirements:
1. Minimum Lot Frontage: For the purpose of dividing property, minimum lot frontage shall be sufficient to provide adequate access and utility development, and meet applicable building setback, buffer, and development standards of the district. In no case shall the frontage be less than thirty feet (30') unless a property is served off a common driveway that is perpetuated through a recorded easement with a width acceptable to the applicable Fire District.
2. Height Limitations: No maximum height is established; however, when building height exceeds thirty five feet (35'), the setback requirements shall be increased by one foot (1') for each foot of building height in excess of thirty five feet (35'), as applicable to all setbacks. Subject to subsection 15.330.03E of this title.
3. Open Space: A minimum ten foot (10') landscape strip shall be provided along the street frontage, consisting of drought tolerant, low water consumptive plantings.
4. Buffer Area: When a parcel situated within this district adjoins any Agriculture or Resource Zoning District contained in chapter 310 of this title or any Residential Zoning District contained in chapter 311 or 312 of this title a buffer area shall be provided. Unless adjoining an Agriculture or Resource Zoning District, said buffer area (minus any area necessary for fire access around the building) shall be landscaped consistent with the requirements of chapter 401 of this title. If any part of the buffer area is separated from or sold to any contiguous or adjacent owner, lessee or user, the parcel so separated or sold shall be used only as a buffer area in accordance with the above requirements.
5. CMU Design Standards: See chapter 360, "Commercial And Mixed- Use Design Standards", of this title.
6. Performance Standards: See chapter 337 of this title, industrial performance requirements.
7. Residential Standards: See chapters 340 thru 352 of this title, residential development standards and requirements.
8. Design Standards: See appendix B, Lyon County Design Criteria and Improvement Standards on file in the County.
9. Allowed Uses: See chapter 320 of this title, tables of allowed uses. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)
15.314.05: ADULT USE DISTRICT (XX):
A. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide for the location and operation of houses of prostitution and adult oriented businesses. The XX Zoning District is restricted to the employment or industrial land use designations of the Master Plan in Suburban Character Districts located in Mound House.
B. Building Placement Requirements:
Setback: | ||
From property lines | 30 feet | |
From property lines abutting adjacent public ROW | 10 feet | |
From property lines abutting Commercial or Industrial Zones or uses | 30 feet | |
Rear | 30 feet | |
C. Building Form Requirements:
Building height | 35 feet subject to subsection 15.330.03E of this title |
Floor area ratio | n/a |
D. Parking Requirements: See chapter 401 of this title, parking and loading.
E. Minimum Lot Requirements:
Lot size | 7,000 square feet |
Lot street frontage width | 60 feet |
Average lot width | n/a |
Average lot depth | n/a |
F. Miscellaneous Requirements:
See title 5, chapter 3, "Prostitution", of this Code.
See title 5, chapter 8, "Adult Characterized Businesses", of this Code.
Must conform to all State and Federal laws, as applicable. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)