The purpose of the M-1 zone is to provide areas for the establishment of light industrial plants and related activities, and to promote the concentration of such uses in a manner which will foster mutually beneficial relationships within the area, as well as with the areas of the city zoned for heavy industrial development. The regulation of uses necessary to provide the proper environment for the efficient and desirable use of light industrial land, to ensure the availability of adequate infrastructure to serve the permitted uses, to provide the proper safeguards to protect nearby residential, commercial and public uses, to provide an aesthetically pleasant district conducive to good industrial relations, and to attract and encourage the location of desirable light industrial uses.

(Prior code § 9244.1)

Uses permitted in the light manufacturing (M-1) zone generally include all uses in the C-M zone as well as light manufacturing and automotive-related uses. Industrial and equipment services are also permitted.

(Prior code § 9244.2)

(Ord. No. 2342, § 4, 6-22-2011)

1.

Emergency shelters are permitted by right in the Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone. The Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone permits emergency shelters by right within the following designated geographic area. The geographic area where the overlay zone would be applicable is within the M-1 zone located to the North of Date Street, South of Washington Blvd, West of South Greenwood Ave and to the West City Boundary. The following requirements are applicable to the operation of emergency shelters:

a.

The facility must comply with applicable state and local standards and requirements.

b.

The facility must adhere to Federal, state, and local licensing as required for any program incidental to the operation of an emergency shelter.

c.

The facility must comply with applicable state and local housing, building, and fire code requirements.

d.

The facility shall have on-site security during all hours when the shelter is open.

e.

The facility shall provide exterior lighting on pedestrian pathways and parking lot areas on the property. Lighting shall reflect away from residential areas and public streets.

f.

The facility shall provide secure areas for personal property.

g.

Each facility shall provide common kitchen and dining room area adequate for the number of residents serviced.

h.

Each facility shall provide bathroom with lavatory, toilet, and showers adequate for the number of residents serviced.

2.

The facility's capacity shall not exceed forty beds.

3.

The maximum term of staying at an emergency shelter is six months in a consecutive twelve-month period.

4.

Parking. The emergency shelter shall provide on-site parking at a rate of one space per facility staff plus one space per six occupants allowed at the maximum capacity.

5.

A management plan is required for all emergency shelters to address management experience, good neighbor issues, transportation, client supervision, client services, and food services. Such plan shall be submitted to and approved by the planning, inspections, and permitting department prior to operation of the emergency shelter.

The plan shall include a floor plan that demonstrates compliance with the physical standards of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2364, § 3, 12-10-2014; Ord. No. 2423, § 4, 5-27-2020)