Industrial use districts are intended for manufacturing and industrial activities and for the bulk storage of goods.

(a)

M-1 restricted manufacturing zone represents the industrial park areas. It is an area primarily for the assembly, fabrication, research, and storage uses which require planned sites with adequate land area for parking and landscaping, adjacent transportation facilities, and adequate utilities. This zone is intended for those uses that value aesthetics and public relations.

(b)

M-2 wholesale, distribution, and light manufacturing zone is a zone close to the central business district in which wholesaling, storage, shipping, and distribution can occur in a clean and quiet manner.

(Ord. No. 99-4, § 5.1, 3-22-1999)

(a)

M-1 restricted manufacturing zone.

(1)

Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging, and/or assembling of products which by the nature of the operation, do not produce noise, dust, odor, or vibration detrimental or dangerous to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community.

(2)

Printing, lithographing, or publishing plan.

(3)

Customary accessory buildings.

(4)

Significant indoor recreational activities including, but not limited to, bowling centers, roller skating rinks, ice skating rinks, indoor batting cages, laser tag, basketball courts and gymnastic centers. Such uses may only be permitted upon issuance of a conditional use permit by the planning commission.

(b)

M-2 wholesale, distribution, and light manufacturing zone.

(1)

Permitted uses as in M-1 restricted manufacturing zone as provided in section 46-132(a).

(2)

Wholesale, distribution, warehousing and shipping.

(3)

Lumber and building materials, sales and storage in a yard or building.

(4)

Ice manufacture; storage and freezer lockers.

(5)

Freight yards; truck and bus terminals.

(6)

Machine and sheet metal shops.

(7)

Contractors and public utility offices, shops and yards.

(8)

Non-retail ancillary providers of services to industry and manufacturing including but not limited to various repair shops for industrial manufacturing purposes; tool and die makers; janitorial and maintenance.

(Ord. No. 99-4, § 5.2, 3-22-1999)

(a)

Scrap yards as specifically defined in local ordinances may be permitted in this zone if in compliance with the following conditions:

(1)

Every effort shall be made to operate all functions of the business in a clean and orderly manner.

(2)

All scrap yards must be completely enclosed with a fence or wall that is of sufficient height and density to hide the contents of the yard from public view.

(3)

Driveways to insure unobstructed access to the yard shall be maintained.

(4)

Fire safety standards of the State of Arkansas Fire Prevention Code shall be met.

(b)

Mixed use developments including significant components of manufacturing or warehousing and distribution combined with professional, technical and sales functions may be permitted within the M-2 district, subject to reasonable conditions regarding compatibility with neighboring uses.

(Ord. No. 99-4, § 5.3, 3-22-1999)

(a)

M-1 restricted manufacturing zone.

(1)

The maximum height of the building in this zone shall not exceed the side yard dimension.

(2)

Minimum front yard depth shall be 50 feet from the property line and may include the necessary driveways and walkways, but shall not include off-street parking. The front yard shall be landscaped in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

(3)

Minimum side yard depth shall be 20 feet, except where property abuts a railroad where siding facilities are utilized. Structure may be built up to railroad property lines.

(4)

Minimum rear yard depth shall be 15 feet, except when an industrial zone adjoins a residential zone, the minimum rear yard depth shall be 50 feet.

(5)

Maximum lot coverage by buildings shall be 50 percent of the lot area.

(6)

All individual permitted establishments shall provide off-street loading spaces which shall not block any public street or alley.

(7)

One off-street parking space shall be required for each two employees on the largest work shift, plus normal anticipated parking for any visitors or customers.

(b)

M-2 wholesale, distribution, and light manufacturing zone.

(1)

There shall be no maximum height regulation in this zone.

(2)

Minimum front yard depth shall be 20 feet. Minimum side yards shall be 15 feet, except railroad sidings may be used. If the plot abuts a residential use, there shall be a rear yard of at least 15 feet.

(3)

Maximum lot coverage by buildings shall be 50 percent of the lot area.

(4)

All individual permitted establishments shall provide off-street loading spaces which shall not block any public street or alley.

(5)

One off-street parking space shall be required for each two employees on the largest work shift, plus normal anticipated parking for any visitors or customers.

(Ord. No. 99-4, § 5.4, 3-22-1999)