The I-2 General Industrial District is intended to accommodate a broad range of industrial activities, diverse in products, operational techniques and size and which have a greater potential impact upon their environment than those permitted in the I-1 District.

(Ord. 6773. Passed 4-2-19.)

   (a)   The following uses are generally permitted in the I-2 District:

      (1)   All generally permitted and special uses in the I-1 District, with the exception of those uses defined as special uses in subsection (b) hereof.

      (2)   Fabricated metal manufacturing, including ordinance, engines, machinery, electrical equipment, transportation equipment, metal stamping, wire products and structural metal products.

      (3)   Accessory buildings incidental to the principal use.

   (b)   The following special uses are subject to review in accordance with Chapters 1294 and 1296:

      (1)   Asphalt or asphalt products, bulk storage stations for liquid fuel, petroleum products, petroleum and volatile oils.

      (2)   Concrete mixing plants.

      (3)   Bulk storage of corrosive acids and acid derivatives.

      (4)   Fertilizer manufacturing.

      (5)   Sanitary landfill.

      (6)   Glue manufacturing.

      (7)   Paper products manufacturing.

      (8)   Plastics manufacturing.

      (9)   Rubber processing and manufacturing.

      (10)   Mining, mixing, processing and transportation of stone, sand or gravel aggregate.

      (11)   Manufacturing or processing of asphalt products.

      (12)   Soap manufacturing.

      (13)   Steel manufacturing.

      (14)   Salvage yards, junk yards, wrecking yards and similar uses.

      (15)   Airports or landing strips.

      (16)   Sawing and planing mills and similar establishments.

      (17)   Cement block and formed products manufacturing.

      (18)   Railroad trail yards, classification yards, team tracks and depots.

      (19)   Chemical products manufacturing such as drugs, paints, wood chemicals and allied products.

      (20)   Concrete mixing plants.

      (21)   Yards of general contractors.

      (22)   Recycling facilities.

      (23)   Machinery and heavy equipment rental, sales and storage.

      (24)   Outdoor storage of materials, vehicles and/or other items (principal or major accessory use).

      (25)   Radio, television or other transmission towers and related station facilities.

      (26)   Meat packing.

      (27)   Stone, clay, glass, brick, abrasives, tile and related products.

      (28)   Other manufacturing, processing or storage uses determined by the Planning Commission to be of the same general character as the permitted uses previously listed and found not to be obnoxious, unhealthful or offensive by reason of the potential emission, or transmission off noise, vibration, smoke, dust, glare or heat. In this regard, the Planning Commission may seek expert advice on what conditions should be imposed on a particular operation to carry out the purpose of this district. The cost of such expert assistance shall be borne by the applicant.

(Ord. 6773. Passed 4-2-19.)

   (a)   Lot requirements in the I-2 District are as follows:

      (1)    Minimum lot area       none

      (2)    Minimum lot frontage    100 feet

   (b)    Special uses shall comply with all pertinent development standards contained in Chapter 1296.

(Ord. 6773. Passed 4-2-19.)

   (a)   Yard requirements in the I-2 District are as follows:

      (1)   Minimum front yard depth: See subsection (c) hereof.

      (2)    Minimum rear yard depth: See subsections (d) and (e) hereof.

      (3)    Minimum side yard width on each side: See subsections (d) and (e) hereof.

   (b)   Special uses shall comply with all pertinent development standards as contained in Chapter 1296.

   (c)   A twenty-five-foot front yard depth shall be provided. However, if adjacent lots are developed, the average of adjoining front yard depths should be provided if they are less than twenty-five feet. If the lot is located across the street from a residential district, fifty feet shall be provided in any case.

   (d)   Each side and rear yard shall be equal to two-times the height of the principal building. If adjacent lots are industrially developed and zoned to the lot line, side and rear yard requirements shall be at the discretion of the Planning Commission. Where a side or rear yard abuts upon a residential district, said yard shall in no case be less than 100 feet. Within this bufferyard, a landscaped buffer at least forty feet wide shall be created along the entire length of the property for screening and buffering purposes. This bufferyard shall contain a sight-proof landscape screening of Group A and C (minimum seventy percent Group C trees) trees and a compact evergreen hedge. An opaque fence of adequate height, as adjudged by the Planning Commission, may be substituted or required in place of such hedge plantings (but not Group A or C trees) if approved or required by the Planning Commission. If the use is to be serviced from the rear, the yard shall be at least fifty feet deep.

   (e)   For special uses, each side and rear yard for special uses shall be equal to two times the height of the principal building. If adjacent lots are industrially developed to the lot line, side and rear yard requirements shall be at the discretion of the Planning Commission. Where a side or rear yard abuts upon a residential district, said yard shall in no case be less than 150 feet. Within this bufferyard, a landscaped buffer at least forty feet wide shall be created along the entire length of the property for screening and buffering purposes. This bufferyard shall contain a sight-proof landscape screening of Group A and C (minimum seventy percent Group C trees) trees and a compact evergreen hedge. An opaque fence of adequate height, as adjudged by the Planning Commission, may be substituted or required in place of such hedge plantings (but not Group A or C trees) if approved or required by the Planning Commission. If the use is to be serviced from the rear, the yard shall be at least fifty feet deep.

(Ord. 6773. Passed 4-2-19.)

   Structural requirements in the I-2 District are as follows: Maximum building height: forty-five feet.

(Ord. 6773. Passed 4-2-19.)

   See Chapter 1292 for off-street parking and loading space requirements.

(Ord. 6773. Passed 4-2-19.)

   See Chapter 1293 for size and location of permitted signs.

(Ord. 6773. Passed 4-2-19.)

   For site plan review, refer to Chapter 1294.

(Ord. 6773. Passed 4-2-19.)