The purpose of the industrial zone (I-1) is to provide for the location and grouping of industrial enterprises and activities involving manufacturing, assembly, processing, bulk handling and storage, research facilities, recycling, warehousing and distribution. It is also the purpose of the industrial zone to promote economic growth and employment through the encouragement of responsible businesses within the city. The comprehensive plan designates properties suitable for industrial development.

All businesses and activity within the industrial zone shall practice responsible environmental stewardship by protecting the quality of surface water, ground water and soil and air. All such businesses shall adhere to the guidelines, policies, standards and regulations of applicable water and air quality programs and regulatory agencies. Solid and liquid waste and untreated effluents shall not be allowed to enter any body of water or be discharged onto the land. All legal buffers and setbacks required for critical areas shall be strictly adhered to.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (5.000), 12-27-05)

The following uses are permitted in any I district provided the community's unique character is retained:

A.

Manufacturing, and industrial uses similar in operation as but not restricted to the following:

1.

Wood, coal and fuel oil storage yards,

2.

Retail and wholesale lumber and building material yards,

3.

Contractors' offices, shops, and storage yard,

4.

Freight warehouse terminal,

5.

Automotive repair garages and body and fender shops,

6.

Blacksmith, welding, and metal fabricating shop,

7.

Processing, manufacturing, packaging distribution, and storage operations,

8.

Sawmills and planing mills,

9.

Heavy equipment storage, maintenance and repair;

B.

Buildings and facilities for the operation of a public utility;

C.

Commercial recreation, such as ice and roller skating rinks, auditoriums;

D.

Public parks and recreation areas, community meeting halls;

E.

Restaurants and service stations;

F.

Railroad depots;

G.

Agricultural and appurtenant structures including farm dwellings;

H.

Vocational schools or research facilities relating to industrial trades;

I.

Any use not specifically mentioned above may be permitted by the city council provided that the use complies with the purpose and guidelines of the industrial district.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (5.000), 12-27-05)

The following uses are permitted in an industrial district in conjunction with, but subordinate to, any of the uses permitted in the industrial district.

A.

Dwelling unit for the convenience of a resident watchman or custodian only;

B.

Employees cafeterias, restaurants, and auditoriums;

C.

Parking lots for employees' cars and equipment incidental to the operation of said business or industry;

D.

Administrative office integrally related to the primary industrial use under the same ownership;

E.

Retail uses directly related to the primary industrial use and under the same ownership as that use.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (5.000), 12-27-05)

The following uses may be permitted as conditional in accordance with Chapter 17.60:

A.

Mineral extraction and asphalt production;

B.

Automobile wrecking, auto salvage and junk yards;

C.

The following essential public facilities that meet the siting criteria pursuant to the city of Morton comprehensive plan and Section 17.52.070:

1.

State education facilities,

2.

Large scale or regional transportation facilities,

3.

Prisons, jails or other correctional facilities,

4.

Juvenile detention facilities,

5.

Work release facilities,

6.

Solid waste handling facilities,

7.

Sewage treatment facilities (not including individual or community wastewater treatment systems),

8.

Emergency communication towers and antennas, subject to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and approvals if they apply.

D.

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 as amended, and the siting criteria of Section 17.52.060 of this title;

E.

Recycling or composting facilities.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (5.000), 12-27-05)

The following uses are prohibited in an I-1 district:

A.

Schools;

B.

Dwelling, except as permitted in the previous section;

C.

Retail business uses other than those described in Sections 17.28.020 and 17.28.030 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (5.000), 12-27-05)

Off-street parking shall be provided in any I-1 district in accordance with Chapter 17.48 of this title.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (5.000), 12-27-05)

No land or structures shall be used or occupied within this district unless the use and occupancy complies with the following minimum performance standards:

A.

External Effects.

1.

Noise. Maximum permissible noise levels shall be determined by WAC 173-60, as amended.

2.

Vibration. Vibration which is discernible without instruments at the property line is prohibited.

3.

Smoke and Particulate Matter. Air emissions must comply with the requirements of the Southwest Clean Air Agency.

4.

Odors. The emission of gases or matter which are odorous at any point beyond the property line of the use emitting the odor is prohibited. All emissions must comply with the requirements of the Southwest Clean Air Agency.

5.

Heat and Glare. Except for exterior lighting, uses producing heat and glare shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. Exterior lighting shall be designed to shield surrounding streets and land uses from excessive heat and glare.

B.

On-Site Performance Standards.

1.

Setbacks and Landscaping Installation. A minimum fifteen-foot setback from the property line is required where the property abuts residential or community service zoning districts, or along a public road or right-of-way that abuts a residentially-zoned district. The setback must be landscaped with sound and site-obscuring barriers, which may consist of rock walls, dense planting of trees and shrubs, burms, or fencing. The minimum setback may be adjusted by the city if it finds that the landscaping will adequately protect the health, safety, and welfare of neighboring residents. Landscaping shall be installed prior to occupancy.

2.

Maintenance. The owner, lessee or user shall be responsible for maintaining an orderly appearance of all properties and shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of all installed landscaped areas and any natural growth retained on the site. All required yards, parking areas, storage areas, operation yards and other open uses on the site shall be maintained at all times in a neat and orderly manner, appropriate for the district.

3.

Water. Federal, state and local standards pertaining to water quality and stormwater runoff control must be complied with.

4.

Storage. Outside storage is permitted; however, sight obscuring screening shall be required. Stored materials shall not exceed the height of the screening.

5.

Hazardous Materials and Bulk Petroleum Products. Plans for the handling, storage, disposal and spill control of hazardous wastes, and bulk petroleum products shall be approved by the city prior to the issuance of any building permit. Off-site treatment and storage facilities are a special use and must meet the conditions specified in Section 17.52.060.

C.

Critical Areas. Industrial activities shall avoid disturbance to identified critical areas. Additional conditions or reports may be required by the city to ensure critical area protection, as specified in Section 17.32.040.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (5.000), 12-27-05)

As a condition of approval of any use authorized by this section, the city may require the owner to furnish from time to time information showing that the use complies with the standards contained in this chapter and with other terms and conditions of approval.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (5.000), 12-27-05)

Whenever existing uses are expanded or their existing building footprint or use area is otherwise altered, all current development standards in this section shall apply.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (5.000), 12-27-05)