Rawlins City Zoning Code

The purpose of this district is to provide for industrial development in locations best suited for it, and to avoid an uncontrolled mix with residential development.

(Ord. No. 9-89(part))

Permitted uses in the I district shall be as follows:

A.

Any industrial mining and manufacturing use or industrial park which is not obnoxious, toxic, hazardous or offensive by reason of the emission of dust, smoke, fumes, gas, odors or noise beyond the I district area boundaries;

B.

Public utility building, structure or facility and overhead electrical transmission lines only if the lines only serve Rawlins.

C.

Any use permitted outright by special use permit in the C-1 and C-2 zones.

(Ord. No. 9-89(part); Ord. No. 3B-95, 3-7-1995)

The following uses are permitted subject to the planning commission's approval pursuant to Chapter 19.40:

A.

Sand or gravel pit;

B.

Junkyard, dump, sanitary landfill;

C.

Any use which cannot meet the requirements;

D.

Overhead electrical transmission lines serving area other than just the city;

E.

Any use, building or structure proposed in an area classified as a scenic corridor pursuant to Chapters 19.56 and 19.68.

(Ord. No. 9-89(part))

Accessory uses in the I district shall be as follows:

A.

Customary accessory uses and structures;

B.

Accessory off-street parking and loading pursuant to Chapter 19.44;

C.

Signs pursuant to Chapter 19.48.

(Ord. No. 9-89(part))

A.

Front and Corner (Whenever Adjacent to a Street). A minimum of fifty feet is required if across the street from an R zone. The yard adjacent to the street shall be landscaped.

B.

Rear and Side. If adjacent to an R zone, a minimum setback equal to four times the height of the building is required. In addition, a solid fence or wall not less than six feet in height is required on the zone boundary line.

C.

Building Height. No building shall exceed a maximum height of sixty feet unless additional height of the building is approved by the planning commission if it is determined that the additional height is not detrimental to the neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 9-89(part); Ord. No. 3B-95, 3-7-1995)

Use of land in this district shall also conform to the provisions of Chapter 19.40.

(Ord. No. 9-89(part))

A.

Site plan approval as required shall also conform to the provisions of Chapter 19.40.

B.

Site plan approval is required for all special permit uses pursuant to Chapter 19.56.

(Ord. No. 9-89(part))