In furtherance of the comprehensive plan, this classification is intended to provide for the location and grouping of light manufacturing activities and uses involving the processing, handling, and creating of products and technological processes.

Highly flammable or explosive liquids, solids or gases shall be stored in a safe manner.

All outdoor storage facilities for fuels, raw material, products or equipment, supplies and other related items shall be enclosed by a fence or wall or the perimeter shall be adequately landscaped to conceal such facilities from adjacent property.

No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such form or manner that they may be transferred off the lot by natural causes or forces.

All materials or wastes, which might cause fumes or dust, or which constitute a fire hazard, or which may be edible by or otherwise be attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored outdoors only in closed containers.

Due to the scarcity of appropriate land, and in recognition of the importance of the creation of "family wage" jobs, residential uses are prohibited in this zone.

Uses authorized in the M-1 district are set forth in Chapter 17.14 MMC, and are subject to the site plan approval provisions of Chapter 17.62 MMC.

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses, when located on the same site with the main building.

Emission of smoke and dust shall meet all state environmental standards.

Performance standards, regulating fire and explosive hazards, noise, water and air pollution, vibration, and other performance standards and regulations, as established by the state, the regional government and the federal government, shall all be adhered to and followed.