This chapter provides regulations applicable to development and new land uses in the industrial zoning districts established by ordinance 1252. The purposes of individual industrial zoning districts are as follows:

A.

IG (Industrial General) District: The IG district is intended for lands appropriate for light and medium manufacturing and industrial activities with direct access to major transportation routes, such as arterial roads, air and rail service. The IG district allows a wide range of manufacturing and industrial uses, which generate little traffic from tourists and the general public and are consistent with the Sandpoint comprehensive plan. Commercial uses are generally limited to accessory sales of goods produced on site. Residential use is very limited, with a single caretaker unit per property permitted.

B.

IBP (Industrial Business Park) District: The IBP district is intended for master planned business and industrial parks in campus like settings. This district is suitable for administrative and professional offices, research and development parks, limited distribution, light and medium manufacturing, and assembly operations. Commercial and residential uses are generally permitted, although design standards mirroring the downtown commercial areas will apply in an effort to develop the area in alignment with the CA-4 definition of the comprehensive plan. CA-4 areas are to become vibrant secondary centers of commercial, office, and residential development, serving as neighborhood hubs for residents in neighboring districts. The IBP zoning district is consistent with the land use category of the Sandpoint comprehensive plan in areas generally south of Baldy Mountain Road.

C.

ITP (Industrial Technology Park) District: The ITP district is intended for lands suitable for technology production and development, such as data centers, medical imaging processing, business incubators, biotechnology, software development, engineering, and similar technology related industry. Sites appropriate for this designation should have readily available utilities and fiber optic availability and be characterized by large contiguous properties. The ITP district is consistent with the Sandpoint comprehensive plan.

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS: Any adult bookstore, adult motion picture arcade, adult motion picture theater, cabaret, sexual encounter center, or any other business or establishment that offers its patrons services or entertainment characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, but not including those uses or activities, the regulation of which is preempted by state law.

BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES: A subcategory of commercial land use that permits establishments primarily engaged in rendering services to other business establishments on a fee or contract basis, such as advertising and mailing; building maintenance; personnel and employment services; management and consulting services; protective services; equipment rental and leasing; photo finishing; copying and printing; travel; office supply; and similar services.

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES: Establishments providing industrial services to individuals or businesses. This classification includes dry cleaning plants; metal, machine, and welding shops; and similar business engagements in custom fabrication and repair.

MANUFACTURING, HEAVY: An establishment engaged in manufacturing, assembling, fabricating, packaging or other industrial processing of products, primarily from extracted or raw materials, or the bulk storage and handling of such products and materials. In addition, any use or activity which requires a significant amount of on site hazardous chemical storage shall be classified under this land use. Heavy manufacturing shall include any packaging of the product being manufactured on site. Examples include, but are not limited to, the production of the following: using chemical reactions to turn raw materials, such as coal, oil, salt, acids or chemical blends, into a variety of products for other secondary industries; foundries, forge shops, open air welding, and other intensive metal fabrication facilities.

MANUFACTURING, LIGHT: The manufacturing, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, mixing, packaging including bottling and canning of such products, and incidental storage, sales, and distribution of such products. The assembling or packaging shall not produce noise, vibration, hazardous waste materials, or particulate that create significant negative impacts to adjacent land uses. Odors produced on site shall not negatively affect other businesses or properties in the area. Examples of assembling include, but are not limited to, the production of the following: clothes; furniture; pharmaceuticals; hardware; toys; mechanical components; electric or electronic components; vehicle assembly; and computer software. Examples of packaging include facilities for bottling beverages, canning and wrapping foods, and boxing electronic components.

MANUFACTURING, MEDIUM: The manufacturing of products from processed or unprocessed materials and the bulk storage and handling of such products, where the finished product is noncombustible and nonexplosive. These activities do not necessitate the storage of large volumes of highly flammable, toxic matter or explosive materials needed for the manufacturing process. This manufacturing may produce noise, vibrations, illumination, or particulate that is perceptible to adjacent land users but is not offensive or obnoxious. Odors produced on site shall not have a material negative effect on other businesses or properties in the area. This use shall include any packaging of the product being manufactured on site. Examples include, but are not limited to, the production of the following: glass products made from manufactured glass; food and beverages; candy and other confectionery products; computer hardware; products made from rubber, plastic, or resin; converted paper and cardboard products; fabricated metal products made from semifinished metals.

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

A.

Permitted Land Uses: The land uses allowed by this zoning ordinance in industrial zoning districts are identified in table 1 of this section as:

1.

"Permitted" land uses are indicated by a "P". Permitted land uses are allowed on a property without discretion by the city, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this code.

2.

"Conditionally permitted" land uses are indicated by a "C" and are allowed only with the approval of a conditional use permit (section 9-9-6 of this title). These uses are subject to all applicable provisions of this chapter, as are permitted uses. However, the city has discretion to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a conditional use permit application. The decision on a conditional use permit is based upon the circumstances of an individual case and the criteria in section 9-9-6 of this title.

B.

Uses Not Permitted or Not Listed: Land uses not permitted are those indicated by a "-" on the table. Land uses not listed on the tables are not allowed, except by the determination of the planning director, who will consider whether the use is similar to a permitted use after consulting the current edition of the North American industry classification system code.

C.

Regulations for Specific Uses: Where a column in the following tables includes a reference to a section number or footnote, regulations in the referenced section or footnote apply to the use. However, provisions in other sections of this zoning ordinance or this code may also apply, along with the current adopted version of the international building code, international residential code and applicable sections of the uniform fire code and national fire protection association standards.

D.

Ancillary Uses: Ancillary uses are those secondary activities associated with a primary land use directly associated with and supporting said primary permitted or conditionally permitted land use. Ancillary uses and activities typically require a minor portion of the square footage or space in a business premises, impose no additional impacts on land use patterns, building design, parking requirements, or outdoor storage. Examples of ancillary uses include, but are not limited to, small factory stores associated with an active manufacturing plant, on site childcare facilities, etc.

TABLE 1
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT LAND USE REGULATIONS

Notes:
1. Uses meeting the "manufacturing and assembly, light and medium" definitions shall include biotechnology, software/hardware development, electronics, and similar technologies, along with artist studios.
2. Only 1 residential caretaker unit shall be permitted per property. The unit shall be located within a principal building on the site and/or completely screened. The maximum size of a caretaker unit is limited to one thousand (1,000) square feet.
3. No vehicle may be stored or displayed on any vacant site or at any vacant commercial/industrial location except when approved as part of an auto dealership or vehicle storage or impound yard.
4. Residential uses are permitted on upper stories above ground floor nonresidential use, or on ground floors behind storefront space.
5. Permitted IBP uses are allowed in the IG zone four hundred feet (400') north of the centerline of Baldy Mountain Road. Section 9-3-5 of this chapter shall be applicable to development in this area.

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

All new development, subdivisions, establishment of new land uses, and alterations to existing land uses, structures and site improvements, shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the regulations in table 2 of this section, except those activities and land uses specified in other sections. Additional zoning ordinance regulations may apply as referenced in the tables, as well as other code regulations, city standards, specifications and details, or regulations of another local agency or special district.

TABLE 2
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

Note:
1. Parcels within an integrated development may vary from the minimum lot size and dimensions, with recordation of cross easements to guarantee access and common maintenance of all parking and landscape areas.
A. Minimum Requirements: No use either specifically authorized herein or any other use shall be carried on in a manner which will emit loud noises of sufficient volume to be disturbing at a distance of three hundred feet (300') from the edge of property lines, nor shall the emission of excessive smoke, steam or other view obscuring or air polluting substance be allowed.
B. Parking Areas: All parking areas shall be hard surfaced and should be of sufficient size to provide off-street parking for all employees, customers and vehicles used in such operation in accordance with chapter 5 of this title.
C. Storage: All storage of waste material and machinery shall be either within closed buildings or surrounded by a solid board or metal fence not less than ten feet (10') in height. Such fencing may be surrounded by natural plants or vegetation, and no such storage areas shall take place within twenty-five feet (25') of the street or street to railway intersection.

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

Design requirements applicable to certain new construction in the industrial zones. (See section 9-3-3, notes to table 1 of this chapter.)

The design guidelines in this section 9-3-5-1 are intended to provide human scale design, while affording flexibility to use a variety of building styles. These guidelines shall be applied to all new construction for uses identified in section 9-3-3, notes to table 1 of this chapter.

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

Orientation and design of all new buildings or additions shall be reinforced through the observation of the following standards:

A.

Primary Entrance: Buildings have their primary entrance(s) oriented to their primary frontage. Building entrances may include entrances to individual units, lobby entrances, entrances oriented to pedestrian plazas, or breezeway/courtyard entrances to a cluster of spaces.

B.

Secondary Entrance: A building may have a secondary entrance facing a side yard when a direct pedestrian walkway is provided between the building entrance and the street right-of-way.

C.

Vehicular Access: Off-street parking, driveways and other vehicular access shall not be placed between a building's primary facade and the street.

D.

Accessibility: There shall be provided one zero-step entrance to each building from an accessible path at the front, side, or rear of each building. All the first floor interior doors (including bathrooms) shall provide at least thirty-two inches (32") of clear passage.

E.

Surface Parking: Parking areas of more than thirty (30) spaces shall be divided into areas of no more than thirty (30) spaces. Division may be by a building, internal landscaped street, or landscaped multimodal way having a total width of fifteen feet (15').

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

The following architectural features should be used along the street frontage building elevations, as applicable. Minor deviation from the following features may be authorized at the discretion of the planning director, so long as the spirit of this code is maintained.

A.

Buildings should have consistent spacing of similar shaped windows with trim or other decorative molding on all building stories.

B.

Large display windows should be employed on ground floor storefronts. Display windows should be framed to visually separate the ground floor from the second floor.

C.

All buildings with a flat roof should have a decorative cornice at the top of the building; or eaves, when the building is designed with a pitched roof.

D.

Cornices or changes in material can be used to differentiate the ground floor of buildings that have commercial uses from the upper floor(s) that may have offices or residential uses. Ground floor facades should utilize cornices, signs, awnings, exterior lighting, display windows and entry insets.

E.

Facades greater than fifty feet (50') in length shall incorporate recesses and projections with a minimum four foot (4') differentiation along at least twenty percent (20%) of the length of the facade. Window awnings, arches, or columns must total at least sixty percent (60%) of the facade length abutting the street.

F.

Maximum front setback for commercial, retail and office construction shall be ten feet (10').

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

A.

Building materials shall not create glare. Highly reflective materials shall not be permitted.

B.

Clear glass windows shall be used for storefront windows and doors. Ground floor window shall be defined as glass, either fixed or opening windows. Windows shall not be covered permanently on the interior by more than twenty percent (20%). Opaque or severely site obscuring windows will not be permitted.

C.

Architectural treatment, similar to that provided on the front facade shall be provided to the sides and rear of the building to mitigate any negative view from any location off site and any public area (e.g., parking lots, walkways, etc.) on site. Windows and doors shall be defined with detail elements, such as frames, sills, and lintels, and placed to visually establish and define the building stories and establish human scale and proportion.

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

Civic spaces serve as informal gathering places for socializing, resting and enjoyment of the area, and contribute to a walkable environment. Each civic space shall be open to the thoroughfare or street by incorporating at least one access to the thoroughfare or street. Each building with street frontage shall include two (2) or more of the following features. Civic spaces may be provided within the public right-of-way when approved by the local jurisdiction having authority. The following shall be considered civic spaces for incorporation into the building design:

A.

A plaza or courtyard next to the building entrance.

B.

Sitting space (i.e., dining area, benches, or ledges) between the building entrance and the sidewalk.

C.

A building canopy, awning, or similar weather protection, with a minimum four-foot (4') projection over the sidewalk or other pedestrian space.

D.

Public art as approved by the Sandpoint art commission.

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

A.

Parking, Garages and Driveways: All off-street vehicle parking, including surface lots and garages, shall be oriented to alleys, placed underground, or located in parking areas behind or to the side of the building.

B.

Frontage Parking: In no case shall more than ten percent (10%) of primary lot frontage be developed with surface parking. For the purpose of this provision, primary lot frontage shall be defined as the linear frontage along the primary street having a depth of fifteen feet (15').

C.

Parking Garages: Ground floors of commercial parking garages abutting public right-of-way shall consist entirely of office or retail space excluding drive isles. Building design standards articulated in this section 9-3-5-1 shall apply to all parking structures.

D.

Trash and Loading Areas: In order to preserve and enhance the pedestrian orientation of the zone, all servicing, loading, and solid waste collection for new structures shall take place off-street away from pedestrian walkways, generally in bays provided in the alleys or in screened, internal, rear spaces if alleys are not available.

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

Buildings with greater than a twenty-five thousand (25,000) square foot building footprint require a conditional use permit and shall adhere to the following:

A.

Circulation Amenities: A safe and landscaped multimodal circulation system shall be provided on site which connects to public streets and neighborhoods. Multimodal pathways within the development shall be differentiated from driving surfaces through a change in materials. At least one substantial amenity, as described in section 9-3-5-1-4 of this chapter, shall be provided for every two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of structure footprint.

B.

Facades and Exterior Walls, Including Sides and Backs: The building shall be designed in a way that will reduce the massive scale and uniform and impersonal appearance and will provide visual interest consistent with the community's identity, character, and scale. Architectural treatment, similar to that provided to the front facade, shall be provided to the sides and rear of the building to mitigate any negative view from any location off site and any public area (e.g., parking lots, walkways, etc.) on site.

C.

Roofs: The roof design shall include architectural features that contribute to the visual interest at the pedestrian scale and reduce the massive scale of large buildings. Roof features shall complement the architectural and visual character of adjoining neighborhoods. Roofs shall have the appearance of two (2) or more roof planes either through architectural features or engineered design. Parapet walls shall be architecturally treated to avoid a plain, monotonous look. Roofs shall be lightly colored, vegetative or photovoltaic.

D.

Building Design: All buildings shall provide a direct unencumbered multimodal connection to an abutting street. All buildings shall be designed so that parking is not located along the primary street of the building. Nonmotorized parking shall be permitted along the primary facade of the building. A buffer with a minimum width of eight feet (8') will be maintained between parking areas and all bike trails, pedestrianways and public sidewalks. Building entrance(s), windows, roof snow drop areas, and other movable building features shall have an appropriate setback so as not to interfere with the safe movement of pedestrians and cyclists.

E.

Adaptability for Reuse/Compartmentalization: The building design shall include specific elements for adaptation for multi-tenant reuse. Such elements may include, but are not limited to, compartmentalized construction, including plumbing, electrical service, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The building design shall also allow for: the interior subdivision of the structure into separate tenancies; facades that readily adapt to multiple entrances and adapt to entrances on all but one side of the building; parking lot schemes that are shared by establishments or are linked by safe and functional pedestrian connections; landscaping schemes that complement the multiple entrance design; and other elements of design which facilitate the multi-tenant reuse of the building and site.

F.

Renewal Plan: Applications shall include a renewal plan that will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the structure in the event of closure or relocation by the original occupant. Such plan will be approved if the city finds that:

1.

A sound and adequate plan exists for said redevelopment; and

2.

The plan affords maximum opportunity for rehabilitation or redevelopment of the structure by both private enterprise and the municipality; and

3.

The renewal plan provides a maintenance plan for normal repairs and upkeep of property, including, but not limited to, building, parking lot and surfacing, landscaping, signage, and elimination of "ghost signage".

G.

Redevelopment Agreement: The city may enter a redevelopment agreement with the owner of the real property and undertake activities, including the acquisition, removal, or demolition of structures, improvements, or personal property located on the real property, to prepare the property for redevelopment. A redevelopment agreement entered into in accordance with this section must contain provisions obligating the owner to redevelop the real property for a specified use consistent with the provisions of this title and offering recourse to the city if the redevelopment is not completed as determined by the city.

H.

Exemptions: Government offices, courthouses, libraries, museums, community centers, and hospitals are exempt from the required conditional use permit requirement of this section but shall conform to all other standards identified in this section.

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)

The purpose of this section is to ensure that the establishment of a material resource recovery facility (MRRF) does not adversely impact land uses in the vicinity of the facility. The intent is to minimize land use conflicts and integrate the MRRF with the surrounding area.

A.

Type of Resource Materials: The facility shall only handle source separated recyclable materials and incoming solid waste. An MRRF shall not be conducted as a garbage transfer station and shall not collect, process, or sort any raw or wet garbage. Any incoming waste not recycled or recovered shall be transported to an authorized landfill within forty-eight (48) hours.

B.

Sorting: Materials shall be sorted only within an entirely enclosed building. Delivery doors shall be located on building walls away from potential or existing noise sensitive land uses.

C.

Outdoor Storage: Height, setbacks, screening, baled, paletted, or otherwise consolidated materials stored outdoors shall be stacked no higher than sixteen feet (16') and placed no closer than seventy-five feet (75') to any front property line. Outdoor storage shall be located out of view from public streets and highways, or completely screened by a solid masonry wall.

D.

Maintenance: The property owner shall undertake adequate measures to ensure that the site is free of wind blown debris at all times. The property owner shall be responsible for clean up of any wind blown debris on or off site from incoming/outgoing vehicles or outdoor storage.

(Ord. 1252, 4-20-2011)