The intent of the I classification is to provide an environment exclusively for and conducive to the development and protection of a variety of industrial uses such as administrative facilities, research institutions, and specialized manufacturing organizations to be located in areas suitable for industrial development.

(Ord. 539 § 4 (part), 1977: prior code § 12270)

The following uses shall be allowed in all I districts without a use permit:

A.

Agriculture;

B.

Minor antennas meeting the requirements of Sections 18.119.240 through 18.119.260;

C.

Telecommunication facilities that meet the performance standards specified in Section 18.119.200, provided that prior to issuance of any building permit, or the commencement of the use if no building permit is required, the director or his/her designee has issued a site plan approval pursuant to Chapter 18.140; and

D.

Emergency shelters, providing that all the conditions set forth in Section 18.104.065 are met and applicable conditions in the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and the Napa County Airport Industrial Area Specific Plan are met.

(Ord. No. 1323, § 11, 6-23-2009; Ord. 1097 § 26, 1996; Ord. 539 § 4 (part), 1977: prior code § 12271)

The following uses may be permitted in all I districts, but only upon grant of a use permit pursuant to Section 18.124.010:

A.

Industry;

B.

Livestock feed lots;

C.

Commercial renewable energy facilities; and

D.

Telecommunication facilities that do not meet one or more of the performance standards specified in Section 18.119.200.

(Ord. No. 1323, § 12, 6-23-2009; Ord. 1246 § 8, 2004: Ord. 1097 § 27, 1996; Ord. 757 § 5, 1983; Ord. 539 § 4 (part), 1977: prior code § 12272)

(Ord. No. 1453, § 3, 1-28-2020)

In I districts exterior storage shall be allowed in rear and side yards only, provided the location, extent and screening of such storage is approved by the commission; and further provided that exterior storage shall be screened from public view by a suitable fence, wall or hedge not exceeding fifteen feet in height, with the stored materials to be kept at least two feet below the top of the fence, wall or hedge.

(Ord. 539 § 4 (part), 1977: prior code § 12274)

In I districts one parking space shall be required for each employee plus two square feet of parking area for each square foot used for general office and retail sales area.

(Ord. 539 § 4 (part), 1977: prior code § 12275)

The regulations shown for the I zoning district in the Schedule of Zoning District Regulations, Section 18.104.010, shall apply to each structure and to each use of land within the I district.

(Ord. 845 § 3, 1987: prior code § 12276)