The intent of the planned light manufacturing zone MP-1 and the planned heavy manufacturing zone MP-2 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 chapter are intended to minimize any adverse effect of the planned manufacturing zone or nearby property values by achieving maximum compatible integration of land uses, by preserving the aesthetic qualities of the area, and to provide for safe and efficient use of the planned manufacturing zone itself.

(ZO § 25-1)

Any permitted use or any conditional use allowed in the M-1 and M-2 zones shall be permitted in their respective MP-1 OR MP-2 zone, provided, where applicable, a conditional use permit is obtained as provided in Chapter 17.88. Such uses shall be indicated on the final development plan.

(ZO § 25-2)

Site development standards in the MP-1 and MP-2 zones are as provided in Section 17.60.030, or as determined by the planning commission and city council.

(ZO § 25-3)

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 in height; provided, however, that such fence shall be three and one-half feet in height along the property line which bounds the front yard of adjoining residential zone.

(ZO § 25-4)

Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 17.80, there shall be provided off-street parking facilities of not less than one space for each employee on the highest shift or as determined by the planning commission and city council. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 17.76, off-premises signs shall not be permitted in any MP zone.

(ZO § 25-5)

1. 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 surrounding land uses.
2. An MP zone shall not be established upon a tract of land which would contain a nonconforming use after the passage of such rezoning unless the development planned for the tract includes the elimination of the nonconforming use or its integration into the planned development.
3. The location of the MP zone shall have an acceptable relationship to the furtherance of the purposes of the city master plan as determined by the planning commission.

(ZO § 25-6)

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 and 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 or her ability to undertake and complete the proposed project.

(ZO § 25-7)

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

(ZO § 25-8)

The city council, after holding a public hearing thereon, may approve 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 as it may deem necessary to secure the purpose of this chapter.

(ZO § 25-9)

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 permit. 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 prior approval of the planning commission. Copies of the approved final development plan shall be kept on file in the office of the planning commission, building inspector and city recorder, and only changes which may be subsequently approved shall be added thereto.

(ZO § 25-10)

1. 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 other period of time as determined by the city council. Application may be made for not more than six 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.
2. 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 city master plan.
3. All construction authorized in the approved final development plan shall be completed within three years of the date construction has 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.
4. 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 city master plan.

(ZO § 25-11)

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

(ZO § 25-12)