Ray Township City Zoning Code

I-1 INDUSTRIAL

SECTION 1600 - STATEMENT OF INTENT.

The I-1 Industrial District is designed to accommodate wholesale activities, warehouses, manufacturing and industrial operations providing the Township with land uses increasing its tax base as well as employment opportunities. Other uses with a major outdoor component may be permitted upon special land use review. Certain commercial uses may be permitted in these districts where it is shown that these uses are needed to serve the industrial uses and the personnel employed therein.

Design Elements
Lot Dimensions		Requirement
Minimum Lot Area		90,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width		150'
Maximum Lot Coverage		30%
Maximum Impervious Surface		75%
Maximum Width to Depth Ratio		1:4

Yard Dimensions		Requirement
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Road Designation	Regional	152'
	Major	125'
	Major	110'
	Collector	93'
	Local/Private	60'
Minimum Side Yard Setback		15'
Minimum Side Yard Setback - Residential		30'
Minimum Rear Yard Setback		30'
Minimum Rear Yard Setback - Residential		50'

Minimum Parking Setback		Minimum Required Yard
Front Yard		See Above Table
Side Yard, Non-Residential		0'
Side Yard, Residential		40', plus Sec. 1811
Rear Yard, Non-Residential		0'
Rear Yard, Residential		40', plus Sec. 1811

Building Dimensions		Requirement
Maximum Building Height	Stories	2
Maximum Building Height	Feet	35'

Minimum Building Separation		30'
Nonconforming Industrial Lots
Any nonconforming lot of record based on insufficient land area or lot dimension shall only be used as permitted in the district in which it is located. A single nonconforming lot may be developed or improved with a principal building and permitted accessory structures, without the need for a variance, provided that the following conditions have been met:
The structure and lot shall meet a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the required side and rear yard setbacks. Further, the required greenbelt provisions of this Ordinance may also be reduced by fifty (50) percent.
The required front yard setback may be reduced by ten (10) feet.

(Amd. of 5-16-2017)

SECTION 1601 - PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED.


The following uses may be permitted subject to the provisions of this Ordinance:
A.	Manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembly and packaging facilities within a building.
B.	Warehousing and wholesaling facilities
C.	Offices, research and laboratories.
D.	Commercial kennels.
E.	Public Airports, airfields, runways, hangars, beacons and other facilities associated with airport operations.
F.	Mini-warehousing facilities (indoor only)
G.	Warehousing and Storage of Consumer Fireworks Amended: December 4, 2012
H.	Registered primary caregivers

(Ord. No. 36, § 1.4, 8-25-2021)

SECTION 1602 - SPECIAL APPROVAL LAND USES.


The following uses may be permitted after special land use approval has been granted by the Township Planning Commission:
A.	Retail business uses which have an industrial character in terms of their outdoor storage requirements or activities such as; lumber yards; building materials; boat, car, truck, mobile home, travel trailer or farm implement sales; tree and nursery sales (either wholesale or retail).
B.	Retail services to serve the needs of persons working in the industrial district such as: eating and drinking establishments; banks; automobile service stations; trade or industrial schools; medical clinics and urgent care facilities.
C.	Incineration or compaction of garbage or refuse.
D.	Mining, Extraction and Landfills
E.	Communication towers, personal wireless services (cell towers) and similar commercial towers and antennas
F.	Heavy automobile and engine repair.
G.	Adult Use/Entertainment Amended: December 4, 2012
H.	Concrete, Asphalt, or other Bituminous plants
I.	Yard Waste Composting Facilities
J.	Junk yards
K.	Public Utilities and the Like (Public and Private)
L.	Crematoriums
M.	Trucking operations, trucking facilities and truck storage.
N.	Mini-warehousing with outdoor storage.
O.	Storage facilities for building materials, sand, gravel, lumber or storage of contractors equipment and materials
P.	Bulk Storage of Hazardous Materials
Q.	Large Scale Recreation
R.	Indoor Commercial Recreation
S.	Automobile Recycling Facilities
T.	Warehousing and Storage of Consumer Fireworks along with Retail Sales and Display of Fireworks from a Permanent or Temporary Facility. Amended: December 4, 2012

SECTION 1603 - ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED.


A.	Wind Energy Conversion Systems (providing service to the individual site)
B.	Accessory Caretakers Quarters
C.	Private Broadband towers and transmitting devices

Ray Township City Zoning Code

I-1 INDUSTRIAL

SECTION 1600 - STATEMENT OF INTENT.

Design Elements
Lot Dimensions		Requirement
Minimum Lot Area		90,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width		150'
Maximum Lot Coverage		30%
Maximum Impervious Surface		75%
Maximum Width to Depth Ratio		1:4

Yard Dimensions		Requirement
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Road Designation	Regional	152'
	Major	125'
	Major	110'
	Collector	93'
	Local/Private	60'
Minimum Side Yard Setback		15'
Minimum Side Yard Setback - Residential		30'
Minimum Rear Yard Setback		30'
Minimum Rear Yard Setback - Residential		50'

Minimum Parking Setback		Minimum Required Yard
Front Yard		See Above Table
Side Yard, Non-Residential		0'
Side Yard, Residential		40', plus Sec. 1811
Rear Yard, Non-Residential		0'
Rear Yard, Residential		40', plus Sec. 1811

Building Dimensions		Requirement
Maximum Building Height	Stories	2
Maximum Building Height	Feet	35'

Minimum Building Separation		30'
Nonconforming Industrial Lots
Any nonconforming lot of record based on insufficient land area or lot dimension shall only be used as permitted in the district in which it is located. A single nonconforming lot may be developed or improved with a principal building and permitted accessory structures, without the need for a variance, provided that the following conditions have been met:
The structure and lot shall meet a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the required side and rear yard setbacks. Further, the required greenbelt provisions of this Ordinance may also be reduced by fifty (50) percent.
The required front yard setback may be reduced by ten (10) feet.

(Amd. of 5-16-2017)

SECTION 1601 - PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED.


The following uses may be permitted subject to the provisions of this Ordinance:
A.	Manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembly and packaging facilities within a building.
B.	Warehousing and wholesaling facilities
C.	Offices, research and laboratories.
D.	Commercial kennels.
E.	Public Airports, airfields, runways, hangars, beacons and other facilities associated with airport operations.
F.	Mini-warehousing facilities (indoor only)
G.	Warehousing and Storage of Consumer Fireworks Amended: December 4, 2012
H.	Registered primary caregivers

(Ord. No. 36, § 1.4, 8-25-2021)

SECTION 1602 - SPECIAL APPROVAL LAND USES.


The following uses may be permitted after special land use approval has been granted by the Township Planning Commission:
A.	Retail business uses which have an industrial character in terms of their outdoor storage requirements or activities such as; lumber yards; building materials; boat, car, truck, mobile home, travel trailer or farm implement sales; tree and nursery sales (either wholesale or retail).
B.	Retail services to serve the needs of persons working in the industrial district such as: eating and drinking establishments; banks; automobile service stations; trade or industrial schools; medical clinics and urgent care facilities.
C.	Incineration or compaction of garbage or refuse.
D.	Mining, Extraction and Landfills
E.	Communication towers, personal wireless services (cell towers) and similar commercial towers and antennas
F.	Heavy automobile and engine repair.
G.	Adult Use/Entertainment Amended: December 4, 2012
H.	Concrete, Asphalt, or other Bituminous plants
I.	Yard Waste Composting Facilities
J.	Junk yards
K.	Public Utilities and the Like (Public and Private)
L.	Crematoriums
M.	Trucking operations, trucking facilities and truck storage.
N.	Mini-warehousing with outdoor storage.
O.	Storage facilities for building materials, sand, gravel, lumber or storage of contractors equipment and materials
P.	Bulk Storage of Hazardous Materials
Q.	Large Scale Recreation
R.	Indoor Commercial Recreation
S.	Automobile Recycling Facilities
T.	Warehousing and Storage of Consumer Fireworks along with Retail Sales and Display of Fireworks from a Permanent or Temporary Facility. Amended: December 4, 2012

SECTION 1603 - ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED.


A.	Wind Energy Conversion Systems (providing service to the individual site)
B.	Accessory Caretakers Quarters
C.	Private Broadband towers and transmitting devices

Ray Township City Zoning Code

I-1 INDUSTRIAL

SECTION 1600 - STATEMENT OF INTENT.

Design Elements
Lot Dimensions		Requirement
Minimum Lot Area		90,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width		150'
Maximum Lot Coverage		30%
Maximum Impervious Surface		75%
Maximum Width to Depth Ratio		1:4

Yard Dimensions		Requirement
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Road Designation	Regional	152'
	Major	125'
	Major	110'
	Collector	93'
	Local/Private	60'
Minimum Side Yard Setback		15'
Minimum Side Yard Setback - Residential		30'
Minimum Rear Yard Setback		30'
Minimum Rear Yard Setback - Residential		50'

Minimum Parking Setback		Minimum Required Yard
Front Yard		See Above Table
Side Yard, Non-Residential		0'
Side Yard, Residential		40', plus Sec. 1811
Rear Yard, Non-Residential		0'
Rear Yard, Residential		40', plus Sec. 1811

Building Dimensions		Requirement
Maximum Building Height	Stories	2
Maximum Building Height	Feet	35'

Minimum Building Separation		30'
Nonconforming Industrial Lots
Any nonconforming lot of record based on insufficient land area or lot dimension shall only be used as permitted in the district in which it is located. A single nonconforming lot may be developed or improved with a principal building and permitted accessory structures, without the need for a variance, provided that the following conditions have been met:
The structure and lot shall meet a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the required side and rear yard setbacks. Further, the required greenbelt provisions of this Ordinance may also be reduced by fifty (50) percent.
The required front yard setback may be reduced by ten (10) feet.

(Amd. of 5-16-2017)

SECTION 1601 - PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED.


The following uses may be permitted subject to the provisions of this Ordinance:
A.	Manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembly and packaging facilities within a building.
B.	Warehousing and wholesaling facilities
C.	Offices, research and laboratories.
D.	Commercial kennels.
E.	Public Airports, airfields, runways, hangars, beacons and other facilities associated with airport operations.
F.	Mini-warehousing facilities (indoor only)
G.	Warehousing and Storage of Consumer Fireworks Amended: December 4, 2012
H.	Registered primary caregivers

(Ord. No. 36, § 1.4, 8-25-2021)

SECTION 1602 - SPECIAL APPROVAL LAND USES.


The following uses may be permitted after special land use approval has been granted by the Township Planning Commission:
A.	Retail business uses which have an industrial character in terms of their outdoor storage requirements or activities such as; lumber yards; building materials; boat, car, truck, mobile home, travel trailer or farm implement sales; tree and nursery sales (either wholesale or retail).
B.	Retail services to serve the needs of persons working in the industrial district such as: eating and drinking establishments; banks; automobile service stations; trade or industrial schools; medical clinics and urgent care facilities.
C.	Incineration or compaction of garbage or refuse.
D.	Mining, Extraction and Landfills
E.	Communication towers, personal wireless services (cell towers) and similar commercial towers and antennas
F.	Heavy automobile and engine repair.
G.	Adult Use/Entertainment Amended: December 4, 2012
H.	Concrete, Asphalt, or other Bituminous plants
I.	Yard Waste Composting Facilities
J.	Junk yards
K.	Public Utilities and the Like (Public and Private)
L.	Crematoriums
M.	Trucking operations, trucking facilities and truck storage.
N.	Mini-warehousing with outdoor storage.
O.	Storage facilities for building materials, sand, gravel, lumber or storage of contractors equipment and materials
P.	Bulk Storage of Hazardous Materials
Q.	Large Scale Recreation
R.	Indoor Commercial Recreation
S.	Automobile Recycling Facilities
T.	Warehousing and Storage of Consumer Fireworks along with Retail Sales and Display of Fireworks from a Permanent or Temporary Facility. Amended: December 4, 2012

SECTION 1603 - ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED.


A.	Wind Energy Conversion Systems (providing service to the individual site)
B.	Accessory Caretakers Quarters
C.	Private Broadband towers and transmitting devices