Swanton City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 150

27 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS

§ 150.271 INTENT.

Business and Industrial districts and their regulations are established herein in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes:

(A) To provide in appropriate and convenient locations, zoning districts of sufficient size for the exchange of goods and services and other business and industrial activities.

(B) To provide a Neighborhood Business District (B-1) to serve the needs for convenience goods in proximity to the immediate neighborhood which do not attract large volumes of traffic. The character of these districts is intended to be compatible with that of surrounding residential neighborhoods. Buildings in these districts are typically smaller in scale than those found in the general business district.

(1) Reflect and reinforce the existing and desired pedestrian-scaled development pattern while accommodating the need for future growth;

(2) Preserve, maintain, enrich, and promote downtown Swanton as a core area for retail sales and mixed uses, which enhance the existing historic, compact pedestrian orientation of the downtown by permitting buildings to be close to the street and to one another.

(D) To provide a General Business District (B-3) to accommodate businesses that require large land areas and generate large volumes of traffic serving the needs for shopping, convenience goods and services of the entire community.

(E) To provide for a Light Industrial District (M-1) and associated regulations in order to achieve, among other things, the following:

(1) To provide in appropriate and convenient districts sufficient areas for carrying on research, providing commercial services, manufacturing and distributing goods to serve the community, to promote employment and to strengthen the economy of the community;

(2) To provide for business, contracting, storage, distribution and transportation services, and related types of minor production processes in appropriate and convenient areas;

(3) To provide for limited heaver industrial uses in appropriate locations for those products and processes that normally require a large amount of motor vehicle trucking for the transportation of the raw materials and finished products, but in which dust, smoke, fumes, glare, odors or other objectionable influences can be controlled;

(4) To improve the general environment by prohibiting dwellings, institutions and public facilities in industrial districts, and by so doing, make land more readily accessible for industry;

(5) To protect adjacent residential districts by restricting the types of manufacturing uses in the surrounding areas to only those not creating objectionable influences beyond industrial district boundaries and by separating and insulating them from the most intense manufacturing activities; and

(6) To protect manufacturing and related development against congestion and promote the appropriate regulation of the size of buildings in relation to the land and provide off-street parking and loading facilities.

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.272 USE REGULATIONS.

(A) Use Schedule Summary. Schedule 150.272(D) sets forth the uses allowed in Business and Industrial Districts. The abbreviations used in the Schedule indicate the following:

(1) Uses Permitted By Right. A “P” in a cell indicates that the use is allowed by-right as a principal use in the respective district.

(2) Conditional Uses. A “C” in a cell indicates that the use is regulated as a conditional use. The use is permitted in the respective district only after an applicant receives Conditional Use approval pursuant to Article 150.67.

(3) Accessory Uses. An “A” in a cell indicates that the use is a permitted accessory use, provided it is clearly incidental and subordinate to a permitted principal or conditional use listed in Schedule 150.272(D).

(4) Conditional Accessory Uses. A “CA” in a cell indicates that the use is permitted only as an accessory use and only after an applicant receives Conditional Use approval pursuant to Article 150.67.

(5) Uses Not Permitted. The letters “NP” in a District column indicate that the use is not allowed in that zoning district.

(6) Use-Specific Standard Cross-Reference. An “*” in a cell indicates that a Use-Specific Standard cross-referenced in the right-hand column of the Schedule applies to the use in that zoning district.

(B) Compliance with Standards. Although a use may be indicated as a permitted use in a particular district, it shall not be approved on a lot unless it can be located thereon in full compliance with all of the standards and other regulations of this Code applicable to the specific use and lot in question, including but not limited to any supplemental use-specific standards cross-referenced in Schedule 150.272(D).

(C) Organization of Use Table. In the Use Table, land uses are classified into general use categories and specific uses based on common physical or functional characteristics, such as type of dwelling unit, amount of activity generated by the use, and site conditions. Whenever a standard or reference is made to a general use category throughout this code, it shall include the specific uses in that category.

(D) Schedule 150.272(D) Permitted Uses. Schedule 150.272(D) sets forth the uses allowed in the Business and Industrial Districts.

SCHEDULE 150.272(D) PERMITTED USES IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS As defined in 150.272(A): P = permitted use; C = conditional use; A = accessory use; CA = conditional accessory use; NP = not permitted *= subject to use-specific standards as cross-referenced
	Neighborhood Business B-1	Downtown B-2	Gen. Comm. B-3	Light Industrial M-1	*Use- Specific Standards
Residential
Dwelling, multi-family (freestanding building)	NP	C*	C*	NP	§ 150.333(D)
Dwelling units on upper floor(s) of multi-story mixed-use building	NP	P*	C*	NP	§ 150.333(D)
Congregate care facility/nursing home	NP	NP	C*	NP	§ 150.333(C)
Civic Uses
Day care center, adult or child	C*	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.334(D)
Civic Uses
Country club (public, private/semi-private), including golf course	NP	NP	C*	NP	§ 150.334(C)
Government office building	P	P	P	P	--
Government service facilities	NP	NP	P	P	--
Meeting hall, and similar social, fraternal clubs	C*	P*	P*	NP	§ 150.334(F)
Museum, gallery and similar cultural facilities	C*	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.334(G)
Place of worship	C*	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.334(E)
Public library	C*	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.334(E)
Public park	P	P	P	NP	--
Office, Business and Professional Services
Financial institution	NP	P	P	P	--
Funeral home, mortuary	NP	NP	P	NP	--
Medical clinic/urgent care	C*	NP	P	NP	§ 150.335(H)
Office: administrative, business, executive, professional	P	P	P	P	--
Radio or television station	NP	P	P	P	--
Research and testing laboratories	C*	NP	P	P	§ 150.335(O)
Sales office with only samples of products	NP	P	P	NP	--
Vocational, Trade or Technical School	NP	NP	P	P	--
Retail/Entertainment/Personal Services
Animal boarding, Kennel	NP	NP	NP	P*	§ 150.335(A)
Animal grooming/animal day care	C*	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.335(A)
Retail/Entertainment/Personal Services
Animal hospital, veterinarian office	NP	NP	C*	P*	§ 150.335(A)
Artisan studio/workshop	C*	P*	P*	NP	§ 150.335(B)
Auction warehouse, showroom	NP	NP	NP	C*	§ 150.335(C)
Brewpub	NP	C*	C*	NP	§ 150.335(D)
Business equipment and supplies	NP	NP	P	P	--
Hotel/motel	NP	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.335(F)
Indoor amusement/recreation services	NP	NP	P	NP	--
Indoor Entertainment: dancing and live entertainment, in association with a permitted use	NP	C*	C*	NP	§ 150.335(G)
Micro-Brewery, Micro-Distillery, Micro-Winery	NP	C*	C*	NP	§ 150.335(D)
Personal services in completely enclosed building	P	P	P	NP	--
Restaurant	NP	P	P	NP	--
Retail sales in completely enclosed building	NP	P	P	NP	--
Retail, large-format	NP	NP	P*	C*	§ 150.335(P)
Outdoor Facilities
Outdoor commercial recreation	NP	NP	C*	NP	§ 150.335(I)
Outdoor dining	NP	C*	C*	NP	§ 150.335(J)
Outdoor overnight storage of fleet vehicles	NP	NP	C*	P*	§ 150.335(K)
Outdoor sales/display, in association with a permitted use	NP	P*	P*	NP	§ 150.335(L)
Outdoor storage, in association with a permitted use	NP	NP	C*	P*	§ 150.335(M)
Vehicles and Equipment	NP
Drive-in/drive-thru facilities	NP	NP	C*	NP	§ 150.335(E)
Sales and service of construction equipment, buses, farm machinery, recreational vehicles and other large equipment	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Vehicle and equipment major repair services	NP	NP	P	P	--
Vehicle fuel station	NP	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.335(Q)
Vehicle sales and rental	NP	NP	P	NP	--
Vehicle service station, minor	NP	C*	P*	P	§ 150.335(Q)
Vehicle wash	NP	NP	P*	NP	§ 150.335(Q)
Storage, Warehousing, Distribution
Storage, Warehousing, Distribution	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Self-storage units/Mini Storage	NP	NP	NP	C*	§ 150.336(C)
Transportation services - storage and maintenance of trucks; loading and unloading equipment or supplies	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Warehouses, similar storage establishments, parcel delivery stations	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Wholesale offices and showrooms, storage limited to samples	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Production/Manufacturing
Brewery, Winery or Distillery Production Facility	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Cleaning Establishments, such as laundries, dyeing, dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, towel supply & auto wash	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Commercial Greenhouses	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Production/Manufacturing
Fabrication and assembly operations, including metal and non-metal production and fabrication	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Food & Drink Preparation	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Light manufacturing uses	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Machine shop	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Printing and publishing	NP	NP	P	P	--
Shops/Offices of Contractors; packing and crating and monument works	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Storage of materials and product within buildings and processing operations which are clearly incidental to the permitted principal use	NP	NP	NP	A	--
Utilities, Communication, Other
Adult oriented business	NP	NP	P	NP	§ 150.336(A)
Electric vehicle charging station	A*	A*	A*	A*	§ 150.336(C)
Essential services	P*	P*	P*	P*	§ 150.336(D)
Solar collector system, ground-mounted	CA*	CA*	CA*	CA*	§ 150.336(F)
Solar collector system, roof-mounted	A*	A*	A*	A*	§ 150.336(F)
Telephone exchanges and transformer stations	NP	NP	P	P	--
Transmitting towers	NP	NP	P	P	--
Utility substation	NP	P*	P*	P*	§ 150.336(G)
Small wind energy system	C*	C*	C*	C*	§ 150.336(H)
Similar Uses	P	P	P	P	§ 150.635

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.273 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

(A) Setbacks for Dwellings. The setback requirements established for the adjacent residential districts shall apply to the buildings, or the parts thereof, used for dwelling purposes. However, dwellings which are nonconforming in regards to the applicable development standards on the effective date of this zoning code may be continued to be used in accordance with the nonconforming provisions in Article 150.41.

(B) Minimum Lot Area. The area of zoning lot shall not be less than the area set forth in Schedule 150.274(B) or as modified in subsequent sections.

(C) Lot Width. The width of a zoning lot shall be not less than the width set forth in Schedule 150.274(B) or as modified in subsequent sections.

(D) Supplementary Setback Regulations. Setbacks may be used for off-street parking, loading, traffic circulation, illumination, landscaping and signs as regulated in other sections of this zoning code.

(E) Side Setbacks. Whenever a business building is located adjacent to another business building having one or more party walls, there shall be no side setback required. Absent a party wall, buildings shall be separated by not less than six feet from the nearest business building, with no minimum side setback required unless the site abuts a residential district pursuant to Schedule 150.274(B).

(F) Maximum Coverage. The maximum coverage of the development site, including all areas covered by buildings, vehicular drives, and parking areas shall not exceed the percentage of the total area of the development project set forth in Schedule 150.274(B).

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.274 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

(A) In the business and industrial districts, land shall be divided and developed, and buildings shall be located, designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained in whole or in part only in accordance with § 150.274(B).

(B) Section 150.274(B) - Development Standards for the Business and Industrial Districts. Every permitted use of land and all principal buildings and off-street parking areas shall be located on a lot in a manner that maintains the required front, side, and rear setbacks set forth in Schedule 150.274(B) for the district in which the lot is located, measured from the appropriate lot line, except as otherwise regulated in this Code and in Article 150.33 for Use-Specific Regulations. The area within each setback shall remain unobstructed by structures except as otherwise permitted in this Code.

SCHEDULE 150.274(B) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
	B-1 Neighborhood Business	B-2 Downtown	B-3 General Business(b )	M-1 Light Industrial
(1) Minimum lot area	None	None	None	1 acre
(2) Minimum lot width at building setback line	None	None	None	100 feet
(3) Maximum lot coverage by principal & accessory structures	50%	100%(a)	50%	75%
(4) Minimum Front Setback (from public street rights-of-way)(b)	20 feet	NA	20 feet	30 feet
(5) Maximum Front Setback (from public street rights-of-way)	NA	10 feet	NA	NA
(6) Minimum Side Setback Abutting Nonresidential District	None or minimum 6 ft. between buildings(c)	None or minimum 6 ft. between buildings(c)	None or minimum 6 ft. between buildings(c)	5 feet
(7) Minimum Side Setback Abutting Residential District	10 feet	10 feet	15 feet	50 feet
(8) Minimum Rear Setback abutting Nonresidential District	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet
(9) Minimum Rear Setback abutting a Residential District	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet	50 feet
(10) Maximum height of principal building	35 feet	40 feet	50 feet	50 feet(d)
(11) Minimum Off-Street Parking Area Setback
(a) Public Rights-of-Way	15 feet	10 feet	15 feet	15 feet
(b) Residential Districts	10 feet	10 feet	10 feet	10 feet
(c) All Other Lot Lines	5 feet(e)	5 feet(e)	5 feet(e)	10 feet
Notes to Schedule 150.274(B): (a) Accessory off-street parking spaces may be provided off-site only in conformance with § 150.276(B). (b) For parcels located on Airport Highway, see the development standards in Article 150.29. (c) See § 150.273(E). (d) Chimneys, spires, cupolas, domes, towers (excluding telecommunication towers), flagpoles, waste tanks, monuments and other mechanical appurtenances located upon or constituted, as an integral part of a main building shall not exceed a height of 100 feet above finished grade. (e) See § 150.276 NA = Not Applicable

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.275 REQUIRED DESIGN STANDARDS.

(A) Purpose. The buildings in the Village’s Downtown Business District define Swanton’s built environment and contribute to the character of the community. Enhancing the quality and compatibility of these buildings and thereby protecting the character of this areas is of utmost importance. The standards set forth below are intended to achieve among others the following purposes:

(1) To strengthen, protect, enhance and improve the existing visual and aesthetic character of the B-2, Downtown, District;

(2) To protect and enhance property values; and

(3) To provide guidelines for property owners, architects, and contractors to aid in the preparation of appropriate plans.

(B) Applicability of Regulations. In addition to the development standards set forth in § 150.274, the design standards set forth in § 150.275(C) shall apply to the exterior appearance and design of all new construction and building renovations in the B-2, Downtown District.

(1) The Planning Commission may grant an exemption from these standards when the exterior building modifications are minor in nature, meaning the design modifications will have no discernable impact on neighboring properties, the public, the public right-of-way, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed development.

(2) The Planning Commission may grant an exception or modification to the Design Standards in § 150.275(C) if the applicant demonstrates that, due to the unusual shape or topography of the lot or an adjoining lot, or due to the location or design of existing structures, mature trees, or other features, the application of the design standards would be unreasonable. The Planning Commission may grant a complete exception from the standard, or it may modify the standard in view of the peculiarities of the site. Any modification of the standard shall be considered an “exception.” In determining whether to grant an exception, the Planning Commission shall consider:

(a) The purposes of the Zoning District;

(b) The intent of the guideline from which the exception is requested; and

(C) Design Standards. The design standards set forth in this subsection shall apply to the exterior appearance and design of all new construction and building renovations in the B-2, Downtown District.

(1) Buildings and principal building entrances shall be oriented toward the public street so as to define the street edge and contribute to a dynamic pedestrian and street environment.

(2) The primary pedestrian entrance to the principal building shall be located on a frontage line, adjacent to the public sidewalk.

(3) Windows and Doors on Primary Facades Facing a Street. Building facades facing a street shall meet the following window and door design standards:

(a) First Floor (Building Base) Façade. Transparent glass or framed facade open areas consisting of display windows, entries and doors shall comprise at least 60% of the wall/facade area between the height of two (2) feet and ten (10) feet above the nearest sidewalk grade. The bottom edge of such window shall not be higher than 30 inches above grade.

(b) Upper Floors facing a Street. Transparent glass or façade openings shall comprise at least 30% of the wall/façade area for each floor above the first floor.

(c) Window frames shall incorporate windowsills and lintels and/or window heads that are visually distinct from the primary exterior finish materials used on the façade on which it is located.

(d) A maximum of twenty (20) percent of the windows that can be seen from all public rights-of-way, excluding alleys, shall be opaque.

(4) Each building façade, other than the front façade, that is visible from a private right-of- way, public parking area or public circulation area should incorporate design elements at least every 30 horizontal feet, such as changes in color or texture and material modules; projections, recesses, and reveals; arcades or pergolas providing pedestrian interest; or equivalent elements that subdivide the wall into human scale proportions.

(5) Facade openings, including windows, shall be vertical in proportion.

(6) Facades may be supplemented by awnings, which shall be straight sheds with or without side flaps or curved.

(7) All roof top equipment shall be concealed in building materials that match the structure or shall be painted to be visually compatible with the structure.

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.276 OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND SERVICE AREA REGULATIONS.

(A) Cross Access to Off-Street Parking Lots. Parking lots in the B-1 and B-3 Districts should be interconnected with non-residential parking lots on adjacent properties to the maximum extent feasible.

(B) Off-Site Facilities. Whenever the required accessory off-street parking facilities are proposed to be located on a parcel other than the one occupied by the principal building served, the Planning Commission shall require a copy of the agreements covering such an arrangement as set forth in § 150.381 to ensure availability of shared parking to users.

(C) Setbacks for Joint Parking Facilities. When cross access between two parking areas is required or provided, the parking setback shall not be required for the opening which accommodates the drive aisle, but it shall be required in all other areas that abut the shared property line. When shared parking, which spans the mutual property line, is required or provided, the parking setback is not required to be provided.

(D) Off Street Parking, Loading and Service Areas.

(1) Parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Article 150.37, Off-Street Parking & Loading Regulations.

(2) Off-street loading and service areas shall be located in the rear yard in compliance with the applicable parking setback requirements set forth in Schedule 150.274(B), unless the Planning Commission determines that placement in a side yard would lessen the impact on adjacent residential uses.

(3) Landscaping and Screening. The off-street parking areas, off-street loading areas and service areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Article 150.39, Landscaping, Screening, Fencing, and Lighting Regulations.

(4) Off-street parking shall be permitted on a lot only as an accessory use to a permitted principal use. Off-street parking shall not be permitted as the sole use of a lot.

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.277 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

(A) Any use established in any business or industrial district after the effective date of this zoning code shall comply with the performance standards set forth in this section prior to occupancy or initiation of that use. Any use already established in such districts shall not be altered, added to or otherwise modified so as to conflict with, or further conflict with the performance standards set forth in this section for the district in which such use is located as a precedence to any future use.

(B) Statements may be required by the Planning Commission from the owner that such uses comply or will comply with the performance standards enumerated in this section. The Village reserves the right to select and arrange for an independent survey by a professional engineer qualified in the particular field and the costs for such services shall be paid by the owner.

(1) Enclosure. All permitted principal and accessory uses and operations except off-street parking shall be performed wholly within an enclosed building except where accessory, outdoor activities are permitted pursuant to Schedule 150.272(D) and this Code.

(2) Fire and Explosive Hazards. The storage, handling and use of flammable or explosive materials shall be permitted only in structures having incombustible exterior walls, and all operations in connection therewith shall be provided with adequate safety and protective devices against hazards of fire and explosion as well as with adequate firefighting and suppression equipment and devices standard to the operation involved. The storage, handling and use of flammable or explosive materials shall conform to the requirements of the codified ordinances of the village and all applicable laws of the state.

(3) Emission of Pollutants. The emission of any atmospheric pollutant shall not exceed the level permitted by applicable federal or state regulations.

(4) Noise. The noise level, when measured in decibels, shall not exceed that level specified or permitted by the Interim Noise Assessment Guidelines (1980) HUD.

(5) Vibration. Vibrations shall not be permitted beyond the lot line occupied by the use which would be perceptible without the aid of instruments.

(6) Radioactive or Electrical Disturbances. Radioactive or electrical disturbances shall not be created which would adversely affect any form of life or equipment at or beyond the boundaries of the lot occupied by the use.

(7) Refuse. In the M-1, Light Industrial District only, incineration facilities are permitted as an accessary use provided they meet the requirements of the State EPA.

(8) Waste Materials. Liquid wastes shall not be discharged into an open reservoir, stream or other open body of water or a sewer unless treated or controlled so that the amount of solid substances, oils, grease, acids, alkalizes and other chemicals shall not exceed the amount permitted by other codes of the state, county or village.

(9) Trash Receptacles. All solid waste products, including empty packing boxes, that result from any permitted principal, conditional, or accessory use shall either be disposed of, stored in buildings, or completely enclosed in containers. Such building, container, or dumpster shall be located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with the applicable parking setback set forth in Schedule 150.274(B) and shall be screened in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 150.399, Screening of Accessory Uses and Structures.

(10) No activities shall be established which, when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this Code, are or may become hazardous, noxious, or offensive due to the emission of odor, dust, smoke, cinders, gas, or fumes.

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.278 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.

(A) Accessory structures, including but not limited to sheds, garages, and similar buildings, shall be permitted within the Business District (B2, B3) and Industrial District (M1, M2) subject to the following conditions:

(1) Location and Setbacks. Accessory structures must be located behind the principal building on the property. A minimum setback of 5 feet from any property line, and a minimum of 10 feet from any adjacent structure shall be required for all accessory structures. Accessory structures may not be located within easement areas or obstruct access to utilities.

(2) Size and Height Limitations. The height of the accessory building shall not exceed twenty (20) feet. Accessory buildings that have a gross floor area of 200 square feet or less may be located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with the applicable parking setbacks set forth in Schedule 150.274(B). All other accessory buildings shall be considered principal buildings and shall conform to all lot and setback regulations and development plan review for the appropriate zoning district. Any structure exceeding these dimensions require approval through a conditional use permit or variance application.

(3) Design and Aesthetics. The exterior of the accessory structure must be constructed of materials consistent with or complementary to the principal building on the property. The structure should maintain a design that is visually harmonious with the surrounding environment, ensuring it does not detract from the character or appearance of the Business or Industrial District.

(4) Permitting and Inspections. A building permit is required for the construction of any accessory structure within the Business or Industrial District. The applicant must submit detailed plans indicating the location, dimensions, and materials of the proposed structure. All accessory structures must comply with applicable building codes and undergo inspection upon completion to ensure compliance with safety standards.

(5) Use Restrictions. Accessory structures in the Business or Industrial District may only be used for purposes of accessory to the principal business use. These may include storage, maintenance, or office space but may not be used for residential purposes, habitation, or other non-permitted activities.

(6) Maintenance and Removal. The property owner is responsible for maintaining accessory structures in good condition. Structures that become dilapidated, unsafe, or otherwise non-compliant with zoning or safety regulations must be repaired or removed.

(B) Special Considerations for Certain Business Uses. In cases where the proposed accessory structure is intended for retail sales, signage, or displays, a special use permit must be obtained to ensure it aligns with the overall goals and aesthetics of the Business or Industrial District.

(C) Enforcement and Penalties. Any accessory structure constructed in violation of these provisions may be subject to penalties, fines, or removal at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator or the Village Council.

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023; Ord. 2025-07, passed 3-10-2025)

§ 150.279 LANDSCAPING, SCREENING, FENCING, AND LIGHTING REGULATIONS.

Screening and landscaping shall be provided for all lots in the Business and Industrial Districts in accordance with the provisions set forth in Article 150.39, Landscaping, Screening, Fencing, and Lighting Regulations.

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.280 SIGNS PERMITTED.

Signs shall be permitted in the Business and Industrial Districts only in accordance with Article 150.35, Sign Regulations.

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.281 DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW.

All uses, structures, and buildings in the Business and Industrial Districts shall only be permitted after development plans have been reviewed and approved according to the procedures set forth in Article 150.65, Development Plan Review Procedures.

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.282 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT USE REGULATIONS (M-2).

Buildings and land shall be used, and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in any Heavy Industrial District only for the uses set forth in the following regulations.

(A) Main uses permitted.

(1) Office, laboratories, production, distribution and service uses permitted in any Light Industrial (M-1) District;

(2) Manufacturing processes conducted wholly within an enclosed building; cutting, forging, stamping, casting, extrusion, drilling, machining, welding, brazing, soldering, sawing, cleaning, shot and sand blasting, grinding, enameling, painting, galvanizing, finishing, heat-treating and rust proofing, as a component process in connection with the production and assembly of products;

(3) Other industrial processes and uses including blending, mixing and packaging of disinfectants, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, ink, soap, detergents, and related household and industrial chemical compounds; but excluding the manufacture of primary chemicals or chemical compounds; making of ferrous metal and metal alloy products from brass, bronze, pewter, tin, lead or aluminum and the smelting or founding of such metals; and bulk distribution stations for gasoline and oil, and reclamation of ferrous metal products may be permitted provided a conditional use permit is granted in accordance with the standards set forth in § 150.272; and

(4) Telecommunication towers.

(B) Similar main uses permitted. Any other manufacturing use not listed above or in any industrial district if considered and found similar by the Plan Commission according to standards set forth § 150.275.

(1) Storage of materials, products and processes clearly accessory to the main use;

(2) Off-street parking and loading facilities as required and set forth in § 150.276; and

(3) Signs: industrial, project, real estate, identification and directional signs are permitted as set forth in § 150.280.

(Ord. 2024-08, passed 6-10-2024)

Swanton City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 150

27 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS

§ 150.271 INTENT.

Business and Industrial districts and their regulations are established herein in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes:

(A) To provide in appropriate and convenient locations, zoning districts of sufficient size for the exchange of goods and services and other business and industrial activities.

(1) Reflect and reinforce the existing and desired pedestrian-scaled development pattern while accommodating the need for future growth;

(E) To provide for a Light Industrial District (M-1) and associated regulations in order to achieve, among other things, the following:

(2) To provide for business, contracting, storage, distribution and transportation services, and related types of minor production processes in appropriate and convenient areas;

(4) To improve the general environment by prohibiting dwellings, institutions and public facilities in industrial districts, and by so doing, make land more readily accessible for industry;

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.272 USE REGULATIONS.

(A) Use Schedule Summary. Schedule 150.272(D) sets forth the uses allowed in Business and Industrial Districts. The abbreviations used in the Schedule indicate the following:

(1) Uses Permitted By Right. A “P” in a cell indicates that the use is allowed by-right as a principal use in the respective district.

(5) Uses Not Permitted. The letters “NP” in a District column indicate that the use is not allowed in that zoning district.

(D) Schedule 150.272(D) Permitted Uses. Schedule 150.272(D) sets forth the uses allowed in the Business and Industrial Districts.

SCHEDULE 150.272(D) PERMITTED USES IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS As defined in 150.272(A): P = permitted use; C = conditional use; A = accessory use; CA = conditional accessory use; NP = not permitted *= subject to use-specific standards as cross-referenced
	Neighborhood Business B-1	Downtown B-2	Gen. Comm. B-3	Light Industrial M-1	*Use- Specific Standards
Residential
Dwelling, multi-family (freestanding building)	NP	C*	C*	NP	§ 150.333(D)
Dwelling units on upper floor(s) of multi-story mixed-use building	NP	P*	C*	NP	§ 150.333(D)
Congregate care facility/nursing home	NP	NP	C*	NP	§ 150.333(C)
Civic Uses
Day care center, adult or child	C*	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.334(D)
Civic Uses
Country club (public, private/semi-private), including golf course	NP	NP	C*	NP	§ 150.334(C)
Government office building	P	P	P	P	--
Government service facilities	NP	NP	P	P	--
Meeting hall, and similar social, fraternal clubs	C*	P*	P*	NP	§ 150.334(F)
Museum, gallery and similar cultural facilities	C*	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.334(G)
Place of worship	C*	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.334(E)
Public library	C*	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.334(E)
Public park	P	P	P	NP	--
Office, Business and Professional Services
Financial institution	NP	P	P	P	--
Funeral home, mortuary	NP	NP	P	NP	--
Medical clinic/urgent care	C*	NP	P	NP	§ 150.335(H)
Office: administrative, business, executive, professional	P	P	P	P	--
Radio or television station	NP	P	P	P	--
Research and testing laboratories	C*	NP	P	P	§ 150.335(O)
Sales office with only samples of products	NP	P	P	NP	--
Vocational, Trade or Technical School	NP	NP	P	P	--
Retail/Entertainment/Personal Services
Animal boarding, Kennel	NP	NP	NP	P*	§ 150.335(A)
Animal grooming/animal day care	C*	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.335(A)
Retail/Entertainment/Personal Services
Animal hospital, veterinarian office	NP	NP	C*	P*	§ 150.335(A)
Artisan studio/workshop	C*	P*	P*	NP	§ 150.335(B)
Auction warehouse, showroom	NP	NP	NP	C*	§ 150.335(C)
Brewpub	NP	C*	C*	NP	§ 150.335(D)
Business equipment and supplies	NP	NP	P	P	--
Hotel/motel	NP	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.335(F)
Indoor amusement/recreation services	NP	NP	P	NP	--
Indoor Entertainment: dancing and live entertainment, in association with a permitted use	NP	C*	C*	NP	§ 150.335(G)
Micro-Brewery, Micro-Distillery, Micro-Winery	NP	C*	C*	NP	§ 150.335(D)
Personal services in completely enclosed building	P	P	P	NP	--
Restaurant	NP	P	P	NP	--
Retail sales in completely enclosed building	NP	P	P	NP	--
Retail, large-format	NP	NP	P*	C*	§ 150.335(P)
Outdoor Facilities
Outdoor commercial recreation	NP	NP	C*	NP	§ 150.335(I)
Outdoor dining	NP	C*	C*	NP	§ 150.335(J)
Outdoor overnight storage of fleet vehicles	NP	NP	C*	P*	§ 150.335(K)
Outdoor sales/display, in association with a permitted use	NP	P*	P*	NP	§ 150.335(L)
Outdoor storage, in association with a permitted use	NP	NP	C*	P*	§ 150.335(M)
Vehicles and Equipment	NP
Drive-in/drive-thru facilities	NP	NP	C*	NP	§ 150.335(E)
Sales and service of construction equipment, buses, farm machinery, recreational vehicles and other large equipment	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Vehicle and equipment major repair services	NP	NP	P	P	--
Vehicle fuel station	NP	C*	P*	NP	§ 150.335(Q)
Vehicle sales and rental	NP	NP	P	NP	--
Vehicle service station, minor	NP	C*	P*	P	§ 150.335(Q)
Vehicle wash	NP	NP	P*	NP	§ 150.335(Q)
Storage, Warehousing, Distribution
Storage, Warehousing, Distribution	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Self-storage units/Mini Storage	NP	NP	NP	C*	§ 150.336(C)
Transportation services - storage and maintenance of trucks; loading and unloading equipment or supplies	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Warehouses, similar storage establishments, parcel delivery stations	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Wholesale offices and showrooms, storage limited to samples	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Production/Manufacturing
Brewery, Winery or Distillery Production Facility	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Cleaning Establishments, such as laundries, dyeing, dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, towel supply & auto wash	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Commercial Greenhouses	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Production/Manufacturing
Fabrication and assembly operations, including metal and non-metal production and fabrication	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Food & Drink Preparation	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Light manufacturing uses	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Machine shop	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Printing and publishing	NP	NP	P	P	--
Shops/Offices of Contractors; packing and crating and monument works	NP	NP	NP	P	--
Storage of materials and product within buildings and processing operations which are clearly incidental to the permitted principal use	NP	NP	NP	A	--
Utilities, Communication, Other
Adult oriented business	NP	NP	P	NP	§ 150.336(A)
Electric vehicle charging station	A*	A*	A*	A*	§ 150.336(C)
Essential services	P*	P*	P*	P*	§ 150.336(D)
Solar collector system, ground-mounted	CA*	CA*	CA*	CA*	§ 150.336(F)
Solar collector system, roof-mounted	A*	A*	A*	A*	§ 150.336(F)
Telephone exchanges and transformer stations	NP	NP	P	P	--
Transmitting towers	NP	NP	P	P	--
Utility substation	NP	P*	P*	P*	§ 150.336(G)
Small wind energy system	C*	C*	C*	C*	§ 150.336(H)
Similar Uses	P	P	P	P	§ 150.635

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.273 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

(B) Minimum Lot Area. The area of zoning lot shall not be less than the area set forth in Schedule 150.274(B) or as modified in subsequent sections.

(C) Lot Width. The width of a zoning lot shall be not less than the width set forth in Schedule 150.274(B) or as modified in subsequent sections.

(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)

§ 150.274 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

SCHEDULE 150.274(B) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
	B-1 Neighborhood Business	B-2 Downtown	B-3 General Business(b )	M-1 Light Industrial
(1) Minimum lot area	None	None	None	1 acre
(2) Minimum lot width at building setback line	None	None	None	100 feet
(3) Maximum lot coverage by principal & accessory structures	50%	100%(a)	50%	75%
(4) Minimum Front Setback (from public street rights-of-way)(b)	20 feet	NA	20 feet	30 feet
(5) Maximum Front Setback (from public street rights-of-way)	NA	10 feet	NA	NA
(6) Minimum Side Setback Abutting Nonresidential District	None or minimum 6 ft. between buildings(c)	None or minimum 6 ft. between buildings(c)	None or minimum 6 ft. between buildings(c)	5 feet
(7) Minimum Side Setback Abutting Residential District	10 feet	10 feet	15 feet	50 feet
(8) Minimum Rear Setback abutting Nonresidential District	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet
(9) Minimum Rear Setback abutting a Residential District	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet	50 feet
(10) Maximum height of principal building	35 feet	40 feet	50 feet	50 feet(d)
(11) Minimum Off-Street Parking Area Setback
(a) Public Rights-of-Way	15 feet	10 feet	15 feet	15 feet
(b) Residential Districts	10 feet	10 feet	10 feet	10 feet
(c) All Other Lot Lines	5 feet(e)	5 feet(e)	5 feet(e)	10 feet
Notes to Schedule 150.274(B): (a) Accessory off-street parking spaces may be provided off-site only in conformance with § 150.276(B). (b) For parcels located on Airport Highway, see the development standards in Article 150.29. (c) See § 150.273(E). (d) Chimneys, spires, cupolas, domes, towers (excluding telecommunication towers), flagpoles, waste tanks, monuments and other mechanical appurtenances located upon or constituted, as an integral part of a main building shall not exceed a height of 100 feet above finished grade. (e) See § 150.276 NA = Not Applicable