1. Scope and purpose. The provisions of this section apply to the Industrial-Heavy (I-H) Zone. The purpose of the Industrial-Heavy (I-H) Zone is to provide areas in the county where most industrial uses, including those that can have a relatively greater impact on surrounding communities may exist. Heavy industry uses shall be primarily oriented towards large-scale manufacturing and production.
2. Uses. Permitted and conditional uses permitted in the I-H zone are identified in section 117-51, land use table.
3. Business conditions. The uses for the industrial-heavy zone shall be permitted only under the following conditions:
   1. Heavy manufacturing shall be done wholly within a completely fenced area, and shall be incidental to and operated in connection with a use permitted in this chapter. Industrial uses shall be wholly confined in a specific area with a use permitted in this chapter. See section 117-51, land use table.
   2. All heavy industrial uses will have adequate fire protection, storage area, handling and disposal, as approved in writing, by the fire authority having jurisdiction.
   3. Outdoor storage of heavy 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-H zone, all buildings must meet the current international building codes.
   5. Lighting shall adhere to the standards outlined in chapter 107, article II.
5. Building 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-H 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 chapter.
      2. Front yard. No building or structure shall be erected nearer than 100 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 200 feet.
      3. Side yard. No building shall be erected closer than 50 feet to any side property line.
      4. Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard with a depth of not less than 50 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 units. Accessory uses are permitted.

(Prior Code, title 10, § 4.7; Ord. of 2011; Ord. No. 384, § 4.7, 3-12-2012)