Laboratory engaged in research, testing and experimental work, including any process normal to laboratory practice and technique.

The assembly and/or treatment of articles or merchandise from previously prepared materials consisting of fiber, glass, fur, leather, paper, plastics, wax, wood and wire, provided that no chemical process is involved in the basic manufacture of such materials.

The manufacture and/or assembly of mechanical devices, electrical appliances, the machining and assembly of parts made of metal, electrical and electromechanical devices and components, not to include heavy stamp forging and the like that would produce earth jarring or other objectionable noise beyond the property boundaries, and further provided that all necessary and approved safeguards are employed to reduce hazard and annoyance to the community.

The processing and storage of candy and confections, frozen foods, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, toiletries and food products, excluding a slaughterhouse.

Wholesale business and storage for the following types of commodities: clothing, drugs, dry goods, packaged food, furniture, hardware, beverage and other similar commodities as approved by the Planning Board.

Office use necessary and incidental to any permitted use within the district.

Farm.

Industrial wind energy conversion system, as defined by § 205-11BB. Siting and construction of any industrial wind energy conversion system shall be subject to all other requirements of this chapter, including but not limited to requirements applicable to any tall structure and wind energy conversion system.

No building(s) in the Industrial District shall, at any time, be used, erected or converted for the manufacture, storage, distribution or sale of any product or items which shall increase the fire hazard to adjoining buildings, or land adjacent to the district; or for any use which constitutes a nuisance or causes the emission of odors or gases which could reasonably be expected to be injurious to people or products manufactured or stored within such building(s), or upon such land; or for any purpose or use in violation of the laws of the United States, the State of New York or any political subdivision thereof. Storage of junk or secondhand material, the use of equipment or manufacturing processes which cause earth tremors or vibrations beyond the boundaries of any building lot upon which they are situate and the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of explosives are prohibited.

The storage of materials necessary in conjunction with approved uses herein, and which meet all legal, state and federal codes, shall not be prohibited but shall be clearly incidental to the permitted uses.

Area. The minimum lot area shall be one acre.

Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 200 feet of frontage on a dedicated street.

Setback. The minimum setback shall be 50 feet to any street right-of-way.

Side yard. The minimum side yard shall be 25 feet to the property line, except where it abuts another nonindustrial district in which case 75 feet shall be required. Driveways shall not be constructed closer than 10 feet to any side lot line.

Rear yard. The minimum rear yard shall be 10 feet, except where the lot abuts a residential district in which case it will be 100 feet.

Height. Thirty feet (maximum).

Building coverage. 25% (maximum of total area).

Materials. All building(s) or addition(s) thereto shall be of masonry construction. No such building(s) or addition(s) shall be covered with sheet aluminum, iron or steel, or corrugated aluminum, asbestos or iron, except when such materials form an integral part of a standard modular curtain wall panel or insulated sandwich wall as defined by the modular industry. In the event that any such buildings or additions thereto shall be constructed with concrete, concrete blocks, tile blocks or tile brick, the outside face of the wall(s) thereof which are exposed to the street, shall be finished with face brick, insulated curtain wall, insulated sandwich wall, their equivalent or better; and, in addition, the outside face of walls abutting such walls exposed to streets shall be so finished to a minimum depth of 15 feet.

Rooftop structures. All objects such as water and cooling tanks, processing equipment, fans, vents and other rooftop structures and equipment shall be architecturally compatible and shielded from public view. Such structures or facilities shall be subject to height regulations in accordance with § 205-12 of this chapter.

Storage. Outdoor storage is not allowed in the front or side yard. Permitted outdoor storage areas shall be suitably screened or fenced from view from adjacent parcels.

Fencing. No fence shall be erected in any required setback area.

Landscape and screening. All lots in the district shall be suitably landscaped in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. All setback areas shall be landscaped, including street trees (deciduous, minimum two-inch caliper) at intervals of 50 feet along the frontage of any street, yet outside the dedicated street right-of-way. In addition, a fifty-foot buffer strip of plant materials, suitably planted and maintained, shall be provided between the park boundary and any adjacent residential uses.

Fill dirt. Where fill is necessary to obtain the proper topography and finish ground elevation, it shall be soil or earth fill, free of waste material and slag and shall not contain noxious materials that will give off odors of any kind. All fill material shall be leveled immediately after completion of any building or addition thereto, and any excess excavation earth shall be removed promptly therefrom.

Maintenance. The buildings, improvements and appurtenances erected and situate upon any lot in the district shall at all times be kept in a safe, clean, wholesome condition and shall comply with all government, health and police requirements. All rubbish of any kind which may accumulate on any such building lot shall be promptly removed.

Parking. There shall be no parking on public streets situate in the district or required yards. Employee parking facilities shall conform to § 205-51 of this chapter. Employee parking shall not be located within any setback area or in front of the building.

Signage. No sign shall be permitted in the district unless and until it has been approved as part of the building and site plans as prescribed in this chapter. Such signs shall be attached to the walls or roof of the building(s) thereof and shall not project above the roof of any such building. Employee directional, parking and other similar signs shall be included in all plans and permits and shall be approved accordingly. Flashing or animated signs are prohibited.

Plan required. A concept plan is required for the coordination of development and utilities, including site layout, access, traffic impact and circulation, principal structures, stormwater management, grading and utilities. Consolidated signage and landscaping will be required. A final site plan will be required in accordance with site plan review procedures.[1]

Any of the following uses are permitted in the General Industrial District, provided that such use complies with all dimensional and other requirements of this chapter, including obtaining any permits required by the Town of Somerset or other government agency. Unless a use is permitted, it is prohibited. The district is intended to provide for unique heavy commercial uses and industrial uses that accommodate or are directly related to the generation of electrical power from coal and natural fuels, specifically excluding nuclear power and facilities.

All uses in this district shall comply with the following performance standards:

The manufacture and/or assembly of musical instruments, novelty toys or related products; mechanical and electrical devices, appliances and components; wood products; compounding, processing and storage of candy and confections; frozen foods; cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, toiletries and food products, including a slaughterhouse.

Wholesale business and storage for the following types of commodities: clothing, drugs, dry goods, packaged food, furniture, hardware, beverage and other similar commodities as approved by the Planning Board.

Office uses necessary and incidental to any permitted use within the district.

Laboratory research, testing and experimental work.

Any other related uses consistent with the uses in this section and accessory uses related and incidental to the uses permitted herein (i.e., enclosed storage, equipment storage in tanker/trailer operations, etc.).

Excavations as regulated under Chapter 96 of the Code of the Town of Somerset.

No residential uses shall be allowed in the General Industrial District. Storage of junk or secondhand material, automobiles or scrap is prohibited. No landfills shall be allowed.

The storage of materials necessary in conjunction with approved uses herein which meet all legal, state and federal codes shall not be prohibited but shall be clearly incidental to the permitted use.

Area. The minimum lot area shall be five acres.

Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 200 feet of frontage on a dedicated street.

Setback. The minimum setback shall be 50 feet to any street right-of-way.

Side yard. The minimum side yard shall be 25 feet to the property line, except where it abuts another agricultural or residential district, in which case 200 feet shall be required.

Rear yard. The minimum rear yard shall be 25 feet, except where the lot abuts an agricultural or residential district, in which case it will be 200 feet.

Height. Thirty-five feet (maximum).

Building coverage. 35% percent (maximum of total area).