There is established the L-I light industrial zone and the standards and regulations by which listed or approved uses may be permitted.

(Ord. 876 §90, 1999: Ord. 541 §1(part), 1980: Ord. 285 §25, 1960).

The essential function of the L-I zone is to preserve land for the creation and enhancement of light industrial uses and to encourage and facilitate economic development within the city. It is the intent of the L-I zone to allow for these uses by making them compatible with surrounding uses.

(Ord. 876 §91, 1999: Ord. 541 §l(part), 1980: Ord. 285 §26, 1960).

All uses permitted in the L-I zone shall comply with the following performance standards:

(1)

All uses shall be housed completely within an enclosed building, except for permitted outdoor display, rentals, sales or storage yards, parking and loading facilities.

(2)

All industrial operations shall be carried on in such a manner and with such precautions against fire and explosion hazards as to be acceptable by the standards prescribed by the Uniform Fire Code.

(3)

There shall be no emission of smoke, dust, fumes, obnoxious odors of any kind, sewage wastes to the detriment of the city's sewer collection and disposal system, or intensive water usage beyond the city's capacity to provide within the capabilities of its then existing water system in accordance with MLMC Chapter 16.02, Concurrency Management.

(4)

All development permit applications are subject to a concurrency test as stipulated in MLMC Chapter 16.02, Concurrency Management.

(5)

There shall be no production of heat, glare or vibration perceptible from any building.

(6)

There shall be no production of noise at any boundary of the site in excess of the average intensity of sixty-five decibels. Machines and operations shall be muffled so as to not become objectionable due to intermittence, beat frequency or shrillness. If the city questions compliance with the noise requirement, the burden shall be placed upon the applicant to provide documentation of compliance within thirty days of receiving a written request in written form from the city.

(7)

All lighting of the building, landscaping, parking lot, or similar facilities shall be designed to direct the light away from adjoining properties.

(8)

All uses in the L-I zone shall meet the requirements of the Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority (SCAPCA), inclusive of air quality, particulate matter, odors and nuisance.

(Ord. 876 §92, 1999: Ord. 541 §1 (part), 1980: Ord. 285 §27, 1980).

The land uses permitted in the L-1 zone are as follows:

(1)

Warehouse, wholesale and storage establishments;

(2)

Metal working;

(3)

Preserving;

(4)

Packaging;

(5)

Canning;

(6)

Freezing;

(7)

Dyeing or finishing of textiles;

(8)

Manufacture and finishing of furniture and cabinets;

(9)

Assembling of electrical and electronic equipment;

(10)

Printing and publishing and sign painting;

(11)

Storage yards for new materials and new equipment;

(12)

Agricultural uses, excluding the keeping of livestock and cultivation;

(13)

Service stations;

(14)

Convenience stores;

(15)

Cafes and restaurants (not serving alcoholic beverages);

(16)

Large machinery rentals;

(17)

Farm equipment sales and service;

(18)

Trucking terminals, truck repair and service, tire repair shops;

(19)

Truck and trailer sales;

(20)

Feed and seed stores;

(21)

Any light manufacturing meeting all standards set forth in this chapter;

(22)

On-site and off-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities, provided that such facilities meet the state siting criteria adopted pursuant to the requirements of RCW 70.105.210;

(23)

Migratory amusements, such as circuses and carnivals, etc.;

(24)

Signs in accordance with MLMC Chapter 17.39, Signs;

(25)

Fences and hedges in accordance with MLMC Chapter 17.37, Fences and Hedges;

(26)

Wireless telecommunication towers, antennas and other facilities in accordance with MLMC Chapter 17.52;

(27)

All accessory and secondary uses, buildings or structures ordinarily supportive, related to and/or appurtenant to any of the essential uses allowed in this zone including shipping containers used for storage;

(28)

Any uses not listed may be permitted by the hearing examiner if it is found that the proposed use conforms to the spirit and intent of all sections of the L-1 zone. This request is processed through a Type III review with the hearing examiner holding the hearing and making the final decision. The Type III review process is found in MLMC Section 19.270.040, Type III reviews.

(Ord. 876 §93, 1999: Ord. 693 §6, 1988: Ord. 541 §1 (part), 1980).

(Ord. No. 1027, § 29, 4-16-2013; Ord. No. 1130, § 47, 11-19-2024)

(1)

Prior to the issuance of any building permit(s), the planning director shall approve plans for landscaping, maintenance, screening, exterior storage, and parking on all sites.

(2)

All yards shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with MLMC Chapter 17.40, Landscaping.

(3)

Portions of the required front yard and rear yard(s) may be used for parking, loading or outdoor storage, if screened in accordance with subsections 17.32.060(1) and (2).

(4)

Parking and loading facilities shall be screened in conformance with the requirements of subsections 17.32.060(1) and (2), to obscure the areas from public streets and highways, in accordance with MLMC Chapter 17.36, Off-Street Parking.

(5)

Residential uses shall be prohibited.

(Ord. 876 §94, 1999: Ord. 541 §1, 1980).

(a)

Front Yard. A minimum of thirty-foot setback from the lot front line;

(b)

Rear Yard. A minimum of twenty feet, except when property abuts a residential district, then the setback shall be increased to thirty feet.

(c)

Corner Side Yard. A minimum of thirty feet.

(d)

Side Yard. A minimum of ten feet, except when the lots abuts a residential district, then the setback shall be increased to thirty feet.

(e)

Minimum Lot Size. A minimum lot size of five thousand square feet.

(f)

Minimum Lot Size. A minimum street frontage of fifty feet.

(g)

Minimum Lot Width. A minimum lot width of fifty feet.

(h)

Maximum Building Height. Maximum building height shall be forty feet.

(i)

Maximum Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage shall be forty-five percent. An additional ten percent lot coverage (to a maximum fifty-five percent) shall be permitted in the L-1 zone for facilities that offer covered parking.

(j)

Sidewalks in accordance with MLMC Chapter 11.20, Street and Sidewalk Classification and Specifications.

(k)

Landscaping in accordance with MLMC Chapter 17.40, Landscaping.

(Ord. 876 §95, 1999).

The owner or developer of any proposal or development allowed in the L-1 zone that employs over fifty persons shall negotiate in good faith with the Spokane Transit Authority for the possible provision of facilities that would enhance the provision of public transit.

(Ord. 876 §96, 1999).