Salem City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 9
HI: HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
This district is intended to provide for general industrial uses which may create some nuisance and which are not properly associated with, nor compatible with residential, office, or commercial establishment. All uses in this district shall comply with any state or local regulations regarding noise, emissions, dust, odor, glare, vibration or heat when applicable.
9.01 - Permitted uses.
| Permitted Use | Applicable Standards |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| General manufacturing other than those listed below | 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Farm store or feed store | 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Contractor's shop/storage yard |
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 Subject to screening of all outdoor storage from view |
| Public utility facility | 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Frozen food locker | 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Wireless communication facility on existing support structure | 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Electrical substation |
An opaque screen, six feet in height, must be located as far back as all setback lines
11.02, 11.11 |
| Retail trade or service |
Being an accessory use when in conjunction with a primary use of wholesaling or manufacturing
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| A warehouse or mini-warehouse |
Subject to the materials stored on the premises shall have a level 1 or below in the
Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Bus and truck wash |
All water from the truck or bus wash being contained on the site
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Fruit and vegetable canning and processing |
Traffic to and from the facility will not travel on residential streets and the odor
will not impact residential neighborhoods
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Refining |
Traffic to and from the facility will not travel on residential streets and the location
shall not be located within ½ mile of a residential area
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Motor vehicle repair shop |
An adequate number of parking spots to store the cars and screen parts and materials
from view
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Accessory structure (i.e. garage, shed) | 11.03 (see definition) |
| Airport |
Traffic to and from the airport will not travel on residential streets and the location
will not be within ½ mile of a residential district
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11 |
| Public service facility | 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.11 |
9.02 - Conditional uses.
| Conditional Use | Applicable Standards |
|---|---|
| Bus/truck terminal | 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Telecommunications tower | 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Off-premises sign | 11.02, 11.07, 18.01 |
| Recycling collection facility |
Subject to any outdoor storage of recyclable materials must be within an opaque screened
area at least six feet in height
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Manufacture of: acid, alcohol, ammonia, asphalt, bleach, cement, chlorine, dyestuffs, explosives, fertilizer, glue, gypsum, lime, oils, paint, plaster of paris, shellac, sizing, turpentine or yeast |
Traffic to and from the facility will not travel on residential streets and the odor
will not impact residential neighborhoods
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Stockyards/slaughtering of animals |
Subject to traffic to and from the facility will not travel on residential streets
and the odor will not impact residential neighborhoods
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Rendering |
Traffic to and from the facility will not travel on residential streets and the location
shall not be located within ½ mile of a residential area
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Distillation of products |
Traffic to and from the facility will not travel on residential streets and the odor
will not impact residential neighborhoods
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
|
Paper manufacturing
Smelting Boilerworks |
Traffic to and from the facility will not travel on residential streets and the location
shall not be located within ½ mile of a residential area
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Tank farm; petroleum products terminal |
Traffic to and from the facility will not travel on residential streets and the odor
will not impact residential neighborhoods
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Grain terminal; grain processing |
Traffic to and from the facility will not travel on residential streets and the odor
will not impact residential neighborhoods
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Salvage yard |
Being sited off the main thoroughfares of the city, ½ mile from a residential district
and be screened from view; the owner shall agree to control rodents as a condition
of the permit
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Manufacture and storage of electric transformers |
Chemicals associated with the transformers will be contained in an acceptable manner
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Quarry |
Subject to the site being located at least 1,000 feet from commercial or residential
properties
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Automobile storage yard |
Screening of the storage yard with fence, berm, vegetation or placement on the lot
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Recycling processing facility |
Any outdoor storage of recyclable materials must be within an opaque screened area
at least six feet in height and all processing operations must be fully enclosed
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Broadcast tower |
Being located at least 300 feet from a residential district
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Solid waste transfer facility |
Screening of the storage area with fence, berm, vegetation or placement on the lot
Traffic to and from the facility will not travel on residential streets and the location shall not be located within ½ mile of a residential area 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
| Wind energy conversion system | 11.15, 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01 |
(Ord. No. 661, 3-7-22)
9.03 - Lot and yard regulations.
All measurements shall be taken from the lot line to the building line (see definitions). A parking lot is not included as a portion of a side yard or rear yard (see [section] 11.04).
| Lot Area | Lot Width | Front Yard | Side Yard | Rear Yard | Maximum Height | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Uses | NA | NA |
25 feet
see #2, 3 | 15 feet | 25 feet |
55 feet
see #1 |
Exceptions:
#1
A conditional use permit will be required for any structure having a maximum height exceeding 55 feet (see [section] 18.01).
#2
There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a double frontage lot. There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a corner lot.
#3
A front yard of 40 feet shall be required if any structure exceeds 30 feet.
#4
See also adjustment to yard regulations (chapter 12) for other specific exceptions.