1. Scope and purpose. The provisions of this section apply to the Industrial-Light (I-L) Zone. The purpose of the Industrial-Light (I-L) Zone is to provide areas in the county where specific types of low intensity industrial uses such as light manufacturing, research and ancillary commercial and business park development may exist.
2. Uses. Permitted and conditional uses permitted in the I-L zone are identified in section 117-51, land use table. Permitted and conditional uses shall be primarily oriented toward light manufacturing and production, and are limited to those that do not generate significant off-site effects, such as noise, vibration, dust or odor.
3. Business conditions. The uses for the I-L zone shall be permitted only under the following conditions:
   1. Manufacturing shall be done wholly within a completely enclosed building, and shall be incidental to and operated in connection with a use permitted in this chapter;
   2. All uses shall be free from objections because of odor, dust, smoke, noise, vibration or other causes.
   3. Animal clinics and hospitals, veterinary offices and kennels will be located at least 300 feet from any residence, including motels and hotels, except for an owner's residence. The commission may modify these requirements if the animals are housed in soundproof structures that screen them from view of the abutting residential property.
   4. Chemical, pesticide and fertilizer facilities will have adequate fire protection, storage area, handling and disposal, as approved in writing, by the fire authority having jurisdiction.
   5. Outdoor storage of industrial materials and manufacturing equipment will:
      1. Be screened from view from any existing adjoining residence or residentially zoned area, whether or not such property is separated by an alleyway or street; and
      2. Not be located in any front yard setback area.
4. General development standards.
   1. Access to county roads or state roads shall follow all access policies and ordinances as set by the county. Multiple accesses will be discouraged and shared access will be encouraged under these policies.
   2. Off-street parking shall adhere to the standards outlined in chapter 109, article IV.
   3. Landscaping shall adhere to the standards outlined in chapter 107, article III.
   4. Industrial overlay design standards. In the I-L zone, all buildings must meet the current international building codes.
   5. Retail spaces associated with any light industrial use shall provide a public entrance separate from any industrial or manufacturing spaces to ensure the safety of patrons. Indoor retail space may be up to 2,500 square feet in the area. Outdoor retail space may be up to 1 acre in size.
   6. Lighting shall adhere to the standards outlined in chapter 107, article II.
5. Building form and lot standards.
   1. Height. Any building or structure or portions thereof hereafter erected shall not exceed 5 stories or 55 feet, whichever is greater unless permitted to exceed this height by a conditional use permit.
   2. Setbacks. The following are setback and lot line requirements for the I-L zone:
      1. Minimum lot width. There is no minimum lot width except as necessary to access the property in conformance with the applicable provisions of this part.
      2. Front yard. No building or structure shall be erected nearer than 50 feet from the right-of-way line of the street. Notwithstanding the setback in this subsection, if the property abuts a major or minor arterial roadway, the setback shall be no less than 60 feet.
      3. Side yard. No building shall be erected closer than 7.5 feet to any side property line, except corner lots shall maintain a 50-foot side yard adjacent to the street which intersects the street upon which the building fronts.
      4. Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard with a depth of not less than 15 feet when abutting upon a residential zone. The rear yard may be used for off-street parking and loading.
   3. Area requirements. There shall be no minimum lot size.
   4. Accessory uses. Accessory uses are permitted.

(Prior Code, title 10, § 4.6; Ord. No. 384, § 4.6, 3-12-2012)