The purpose of heavy manufacturing zones is to provide suitable areas that will accommodate the need for heavy intensity manufacturing and extractive and associated uses where the environmental impact upon the community may be substantial and where public regulation may be necessary to preserve the general welfare of the community. The two (2) types of manufacturing zones provided for in this article are as follows:

A.

M-1 - light manufacturing use zone.

B.

M-2 - heavy manufacturing use zone.

(1985 Code § 19-25-1; amd. 2001 Code)

In the following list of possible uses, those designated in any zone as "P" will be a permitted use. Uses designated as "C" will be allowed only when authorized by a conditional use permit obtained as provided in chapter 19 of this title. Uses designated as "N" will not be allowed in that zone. All permitted and conditional uses allowed in the C-3 zone are also allowed as conditional uses in the M-1 zone, except those uses having to do with hotels, lodging houses, and motels.

(Ord. 658, 4-18-2006)

(Ord. 658, 4-18-2006)

In considering any site plan as regulated by this title for permitted or conditional uses specified in this article, the planning commission shall endeavor to ensure, among other things, the safety and convenience of traffic movement both within the area covered and in relation to access streets, harmonious and beneficial relation among the buildings and uses in the area covered, and satisfactory and harmonious relation between such area and contiguous land and buildings and adjacent neighborhoods. In any manufacturing zone, the location of main and accessory buildings on the site and in relation to one another, the traffic circulation features within the site, the height and bulk of buildings, the provision of off street parking space, the provision of driveways for ingress and egress, and the provision of other open space on the site, and the display of signs, shall be in accordance with a site plan or plans or subsequent amendment thereof, approved in any case by the planning commission prior to issuance of a building or land use permit. A site plan may also include provisions for landscaping, fences and walls designed to further the purposes of the regulations for manufacturing zones and such features shall be provided and maintained as a condition of the establishment and maintenance of any use to which they are appurtenant. Conditional uses are regulated by chapter 19 of this title.

(Ord. 658, 4-18-2006)

A.

The intent of the planned manufacturing zone is to permit the establishment of a well designed complex of manufacturing facilities for the community or region which will minimize traffic congestion on public streets in the vicinity, and which shall best fit the general environment and land use pattern of the area to be served. The protective standards contained in this article are intended to minimize any adverse effect of the planned manufacturing zone on nearby property values by achieving maximum compatible integration of land uses, by preserving the aesthetic qualities of the area, and by providing safe and efficient use of the planned manufacturing zone itself. It is not the intent that the planned manufacturing zone shall be applied in a broad brush manner, but rather be used discriminately in areas where it is determined by the planning commission and/or city council that the planned manufacturing zone and its built in control processes would be highly beneficial in protecting the established surrounding environment, especially residential uses in abutting residential zones.

B.

The two (2) types of planned manufacturing zones provided for in this article are as follows:

1.

MP-1 - light manufacturing use zone.

2.

MP-2 - heavy manufacturing use zone.

(1985 Code § 19-26-1; amd. 2001 Code)

Any permitted use or any conditional use allowed in the M-1 or M-2 zone shall be permitted in the respective MP-1 or MP-2 zone, provided, where applicable, a conditional use permit is obtained as provided in chapter 19 of this title. Such uses shall be indicated on the final development plan.

(1985 Code § 19-26-2)

The site development standards are the same as provided in section10-11A-3 of this chapter, or as determined by the planning commission and/or city council.

(1985 Code § 19-26-3)

Where a planned manufacturing development adjoins any lot in any residential zone, there shall be provided and maintained along such property line a wooden or ornamental fence of not less than six feet (6') in height; provided, however, that such fence shall be three and one-half feet (3 1/2') in height along the property line which bounds the front yard of adjoining residential zone.

(1985 Code § 19-26-4)

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 15 of this title, there shall be provided off street parking facilities of not less than one space for each employee on the highest work shift with the greatest density of employees or as determined by the planning commission and city council.

(1985 Code § 19-26-5)

A.

Ownership: An MP zone may be established only upon land held in single ownership or under unified control or where the planning commission determines the manufacturing development on separate adjoining properties should be coordinated to form a physically unified manufacturing facility which will be compatible with the surrounding land uses.

B.

Nonconforming Uses: An MP zone shall not be established upon a tract of land which would contain a nonconforming use after the passage of a rezoning amendment unless the development planned for the tract includes the elimination of the nonconforming use or its integration into planned development.

C.

Master Plan: The location of the MP zone shall have an acceptable relationship to further the purposes of the master plan for the city as determined by the planning commission.

(1985 Code § 19-26-6)

A rezoning petition for a planned manufacturing zone shall be submitted to the planning commission and shall be accompanied by a preliminary development plan showing a unified and organized arrangement of buildings and structures and their proposed uses, off street parking, internal and external traffic circulation, service facilities, schematic architectural drawings, landscaping plans and sketches demonstrating the design and character of the proposed development. The developer shall submit all evidence deemed necessary by the city council and/or planning commission of his ability to undertake the proposed project.

(1985 Code § 19-26-7)

The planning commission shall recommend approval or denial of the zoning petition and preliminary development plan to the city council. The recommendation of the planning commission may contain conditions, limitations or amendments to the preliminary development plan to ensure that the planned manufacturing development is integrated into its surroundings and serves the public interest to the greatest extent possible.

(1985 Code § 19-26-8)

The city council, after holding a public meeting thereon, may approve, modify or disapprove a petition for a planned manufacturing zone. In approving the zoning petition, the city council shall concurrently approve a preliminary development plan, together with whatever amendments, conditions or requirements it may deem necessary to secure the purpose of this article.

(Ord. 650, 11-1-2005)

After the rezoning of the site to an MP zone, a final development plan for the entire district or for the initial phase, if a stage development plan has been approved, shall be submitted to and approved by the planning commission as complying with the regulations and requirements attached thereto prior to the issuance of any building or land use permits. The final development plan shall show in detail the proposed areas and locations of buildings, off street parking, internal and external traffic circulation, improvements, landscaping, signs and service facilities. No changes shall be made in the final development plan during the course of construction pursuant thereto without first obtaining approval of the planning commission. Copies of the approved final development plan shall be kept on file in the offices of the planning commission, building inspector and city recorder, and only changes which may be subsequently approved shall be added thereto.

(1985 Code § 19-26-10)

A.

A building permit shall be secured and construction begun in accordance with the approved final development plan within eighteen (18) months from the effective date of the ordinance establishing such zone or such other period of time as is determined by the city council. Application may be made for not more than six (6) months' extension of the time limit for commencement of construction. Use and building permits shall be issued only for those uses and buildings indicated on the approved final development plan.

B.

In the event that construction is not started within the specified time limits, the planning commission shall review the classification of the zone and the progress which has taken place and, if deemed necessary, revoke the plan approval and initiate proceedings to rezone said property to its prior classification or to a zone consistent with the comprehensive master plan.

C.

All construction authorized in the approved final development plan shall be completed within three (3) years of the date construction was commenced. A plan for stage development which will require more time than the limits contained herein may be approved by the city council, after recommendation by the planning commission.

D.

In the event that construction is not completed within the time limits specified, the planning commission shall review the development which has taken place and, if necessary, initiate proceedings to reclassify the property or part thereof in a manner consistent with the comprehensive master plan.

(1985 Code § 19-26-11)

In the case of existing manufacturing districts, the planning commission and city council may proceed to rezone such districts to an equivalent planned manufacturing zone without the requirements of a preliminary development plan and other necessary information; but, after being zoned to a planned manufacturing zone, a preliminary and final development plan for each development shall be submitted to and approved by the planning commission and city council in accordance with the provisions of this article prior to the issuance of building permits; provided, however, that improvements already in existence at the time of rezoning shall not be affected.

(1985 Code § 19-26-12)