The I-1 industrial district is intended to provide for areas where light industry, research facilities, warehouses, and wholesale businesses may locate without detriment to the remainder of the community. In these areas, a satisfactory correlation of factors required by such uses exists or can be readily achieved. (1981 Code § 17.36.010)

Provided all the use restrictions of the I-1 district are observed, the following uses are permitted:

Accessory uses in accordance with section 10-4-4 of this title.

Assembly, manufacturing, or processing of any commodity from semifinished materials, provided explosives, flammable gases or liquids, or live animals are not involved.

Freight and bus terminals, and related mass transportation facilities.

Government uses of the village.

Research and development facilities not involving explosives or flammable gases or liquids.

Service stations.

Warehousing or wholesaling of goods except explosives, flammable gases or liquids, or live animals. (1981 Code § 17.36.030)

Provided all the use restrictions of the I-1 district are observed, the following uses may be allowed by special use permit:

Assembly, manufacturing, processing, warehousing, or wholesaling involving explosives, flammable gases or liquids, or live animals.

Government uses other than those of the village.

Junkyards.

Research and development facilities involving explosives or flammable liquids or gases.

Utility substations. (1981 Code § 17.36.040)

The following restrictions are placed upon uses in the I-1 district:

   A.   No production, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing, repair, sale, or storage of goods, materials, or equipment shall unreasonably interfere with the use, occupancy, or enjoyment of neighboring properties or the community as a whole. Unreasonable interferences include, but are not limited to, excessive traffic congestion, loud or shrill noises, excessive emission of smoke, emission of toxic gases, excessive glare, and noxious odors.

   B.   All production, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing, or repair activities shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings. Storage areas may be open to the sky but shall be enclosed by walls or fences (whether solid or chainlink), including gates, at least eight feet (8') high.

   C.   Wherever any industrial use located in the I-1 district abuts any other district, a twenty foot (20') wide view and noise control buffer strip shall be installed. Such buffer strip shall consist of densely planted shrubbery that is at least five feet (5') high when planted and that can be expected to reach a height of ten feet (10') when full grown. (1981 Code § 17.36.020)