The I-1 Light Industrial District is designed so as to primarily accommodate wholesale and warehouse activities, and industrial operations whose external, physical effects are restricted to the area of the district and in no manner affect in a detrimental way any of the surrounding districts. The I-1 District is so structured as to permit, along with any specified uses, the manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging, assembly, and/or treatment of finished or semifinished products from previously prepared material, it being the intent of this district that the processing of raw material for shipment in bulk form, to be used in an industrial operation at another location, not be permitted.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

The following regulations shall apply to all I-1 Districts, and no building, structure, or premises, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be erected, altered, or used except for one or more of the following uses:

(1)

Any use charged with the principal function of basic research design, and pilot or experimental product development when conducted within a completely enclosed building. The growing of any vegetation requisite to the conducting of basic research shall be excluded from the requirement of enclosure.

(2)

Any of the following uses when the manufacturing, compounding, or processing is conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building.

a.

The manufacture, compounding, processing, packaging, or treatment of such products as bakery goods, candy, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, and food products.

b.

The manufacture, compounding, assembling, or treatment of articles or merchandise from the following previously prepared materials: bone, canvas, cellophane, cloth, cork, elastomers, feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, paper, plastics, rubber, precious or semiprecious metals or stones, sheet metal, shell, textiles, tobacco, wax, wire, wood (excluding saw and planing mills), and yarns.

c.

The manufacture of pottery and figurines or other similar ceramic products using only previously pulverized clay and kilns fired only by electricity or gas.

d.

Manufacture of musical instruments, toys, novelties, and metal or rubber stamps, or other small, molded rubber products.

e.

Manufacture or assembly of electrical appliances, electronic instruments and devices, radios, and phonographs.

f.

Laboratories experimental, film, or testing.

g.

Manufacture and repair of electronic or neon signs, light sheet metal products, including heating and ventilating equipment, cornices, eaves, and the like.

h.

Central dry-cleaning plants or laundries, provided that such plants shall not deal directly with consumers at retail.

i.

All public utilities, including buildings, necessary structures, storage yards and other related uses.

j.

Offices and office uses.

(3)

Warehouse, storage and transfer and electric and gas service buildings and yards. Public utility buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electrical transformer stations and substations, and gas regulator stations. Water supply and sewage disposal plants. Water and gas tank holders.

(4)

Railroad transfer and storage tracks. Railroad rights-of-way. Railroad and truck terminal freight facilities.

(5)

Storage facilities for building materials, and gravel, stone, and lumber. Storage of contractor's equipment and supplies, provided such is enclosed within a building or within an obscuring masonry wall and intense landscape planting screen on those sides abutting a more restrictive district or a public thoroughfare. In any I-1 District, the height of the wall may be determined by the building department or the planning commission in accordance with the standards set forth in Article XXII in this chapter.

(6)

Trade or industrial schools.

(7)

Green houses.

(8)

Other uses of a similar and no more objectionable character to the above uses.

(9)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any of the above permitted uses.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)

The following uses shall be permitted, subject to the conditions hereinafter imposed for each use and subject to further to review by the planning commission at a duly advertised public hearing:

(1)

A commercial kennel provided all outdoor runs and accessory shelters intended for the keeping of animals shall be located in the rear yard or in an interior side yard and at least 300 feet from any residential district.

(2)

Lumber and planing mills when completely enclosed within a building. When the property line abuts any other district but an I-Industrial District the hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the decibels shall not exceed 90 along any property line.

(3)

Metal plating, buffing, and polishing, subject to appropriate measures to control the type of process to prevent noxious results and/or nuisances.

(4)

Self-storage facilities with or without resident manager quarters, including outdoor storage areas, provided such outdoor storage area shall be located in the rear yard or in an interior side yard on the same property with the principal permitted use. When such area is located next to a zoning district other than an I-Industrial District, the area shall be screened from view in accordance with the applicable requirements of Article XXVII in this chapter. When a resident manager's living quarters are included, the dwelling unit shall meet the minimum applicable floor area requirements in this chapter.

(5)

Retail uses which have an industrial character in terms by either their outdoor storage requirements or activities (such as, but not limited to: lumber yard, building materials outlet, upholsterer, cabinet maker, outdoor sales of boats, house trailers, automobile garages, or agricultural implements) or serve the convenience needs of the industrial district (such as, but not limited to an eating and drinking establishment, bank, savings and loan association, credit union, automobile service station, motel or bowling alley, trade or industrial school or industrial clinic.

(6)

Motor vehicle repair (major), as defined in this chapter, automobile or other machinery assembly plants, painting and varnishing shops, undercoating shops, lumber, and planing mills.

(7)

Uses which serve the convenience needs of the industrial district such as select convenience commercial uses, eating and drinking establishments, bank, savings and loan association, credit union, automobile service station, motel, bowling alley, trade or industrial school, or industrial clinic.

(8)

Pet day care, pet grooming or other pet service establishments, with overnight stay, subject to the following conditions:

a.

Boarding of pets shall not be allowed outdoors.

b.

Size of pet grooming area.

Minimum of 15 square feet with:

Minimum width dimension: Three feet.

Minimum depth dimension: Three feet.

c.

Each grooming facility shall be equipped with at least a bathtub, a grooming table, hot and cold running water, a drier, clippers, combs, brushes, and shears. All equipment must be sterilized after each use and kept in sanitary condition.

d.

Pets must be securely confined. Pets shall not be allowed to wander at large.

e.

Only pets of the same household and/or with the consent of the owner(s) may be caged together. Only compatible pets may be caged together.

f.

Each primary enclosure with steel grate flooring shall contain a solid resting surface. All primary enclosures shall allow each pet to turn around, exercise normal postural movements, and to experience necessary socialization with cage mates one square foot minimum for small and medium pets and two square feet minimum for large pets, that is water resistant and can be cleaned and sanitized. Primary enclosures are those pet enclosures in which the pet normally rests or sleeps (also referred to as temporary housing).

g.

Primary enclosures shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the pets from injury, to contain them, and to keep predators out. Primary enclosures shall be constructed such that they can be routinely maintained to allow pets to stay dry and clean (as appropriate for the species) and to provide convenient access to clean food and water.

h.

All the surfaces of the primary enclosure must be constructed of a material that is water resistant and can be cleaned and sanitized.

i.

All buildings with overnight stay shall provide a filtration system to protect air quality and shall be insulated so as to contain excessive noise.

j.

Each facility shall have an indoor or outdoor pet exercise area. The exercise area must measure at least three feet by eight feet, with a covered top.

k.

Interior building surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and floors shall be constructed so as to be water resistant and capable of being readily cleaned and maintained.

l.

Readily accessible washrooms or sinks shall be provided, convenient to all work areas, to ensure maintenance of personal hygiene by pet caretakers. A sink in good repair shall be provided for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Single service soap and towel dispensers must be available at all hand washing sinks.

m.

All facilities shall be adequately ventilated with fresh or filtered air to minimize drafts, odors and moisture condensation and to provide for the health and comfort of the pets at all times. Ventilation shall be provided by either natural or mechanical means. The necessary equipment or comparable means shall be provided to exhaust the air from the pet area to outside of the building.

n.

The groomer must keep the grooming area, and exercise area if necessary, disinfected, clean, and sanitary at all times.

o.

Pet waste areas, either indoor or outdoor, shall be constructed of a hard surface that is easily cleaned. Such areas shall be connected to a sanitary system.

p.

Drying cages shall be:

1.

Kept clean and sanitary.

2.

Large enough to comfortably contain the pet. The pet shall be able to stand, lie down, and turn around. The recommend dimensions are: 22 inches to 24 inches wide, by 24 to 28 inches high, by 30 to 34 inches deep.

q.

Outdoor areas where pets will be allowed shall:

1.

Not be within 300 feet of a residential district.

2.

Permitted only in the rear and side yards.

3.

Have a setback a minimum of 20 feet from the property line and landscaped with one canopy tree, one evergreen tree and four shrubs per each 30 linear feet along the property line, rounded upward.

4.

Be fully enclosed by a six-foot screening fence or wall providing full containment for the pets in accordance with Article XXVII, Screening Devices and Landscaping.

r.

All pets shall be kept indoors from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

s.

A written statement of operating procedures must be submitted, such as those recommended by the Pet Care Services Association or the American Kennel Club. The procedures, which are to be followed for the life of the business, must address, at a minimum, the following items:

1.

Identification and correction of pet behavior that impacts surrounding uses, including excessive noise (barking).

2.

The time interval anticipated for waste removal and method of clean up.

3.

Identification of the hours of operation and timing of shift changes, if applicable.

4.

Indication of staffing levels during all shifts and the qualifications of each staff member.

5.

Membership in the Voluntary Facilities Accreditation program via the Pet Care Services Association is strongly encouraged.

(9)

Marihuana establishments as permitted by City of Trenton Ordinance 807. Marihuana retail and provisioning are prohibited.

a.

Marihuana grower and processor facilities are limited to eligible parcels within 1-1 and 2 zones as shown on the map "Eligible Marijuana Parcels" in Ordinance 807. All eligible parcels shall be at least 500 feet from any residential property and 1,000 feet from a K-12 educational facility. The residential buffer is reduced to 250 feet when the proposed facility has multiple rail easements between the proposed facility and a residential area.

b.

All activity related to marihuana establishments shall be conducted indoors.

c.

Outdoor storage is prohibited.

d.

If a building with windows is utilized for a marihuana grower or processor site, any lighting methods shall not exceed the foot candles permitted for the exterior of the building between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

e.

Loading zones for any marihuana business establishment shall not be visible from a public right-of-way. Loading zones shall be either fully or partially enclosed. Loading zones shall be any of the following: an area indoors that meets the loading zones size requirements, an area enclosed by two or more walls, a vehicle bay, or garage, or any other configuration that blocks the transfer of goods from vehicle to facility. All products shall be transferred directly from the vehicles into the establishment.

f.

Applicants shall obtain all of the necessary permits as outlined in Ordinance 807 prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy.

g.

No pictures, photographs, drawings, or other depictions of Marihuana or Marihuana paraphernalia shall appear on the outside of any permitted premises nor be visible outside of the permitted premises on the permitted property. The words "Marihuana," "cannabis" and any other words used or intended to convey the presence or availability of Marihuana shall not appear on the outside of the permitted premises nor be visible outside of the permitted premises on the permitted property. Business address with exterior illumination (only) is required and shall not exceed 12 inches in height and shall be affixed to the building and be clearly visible from the street. No business name, logo or other symbol is permitted. Further, business name, address and phone number must be displayed on the front door or the primary business entry door. The door signage shall be permanently affixed and not exceed 12 inches in height and 18 inches in width overall. Front door or primary business door must be illuminated.

h.

No odor shall be detectable from the property line.

i.

Any violation of these Zoning Code requirements shall be subject to a fine of $500.00/day that is separate and in addition to the fines levied in Ordinance 807.

(10)

Any use which may be determined by the city council, after recommendation by the planning commission, to be of the same general character as the uses permitted in this article. The city council may stipulate a greater setback than the minimum required in the district and impose reasonable performance standards to insure maintenance of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community around the use and of the city as a whole.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020; Ord. No. 802-2, § 2, 4-18-2022)

The following conditions where applicable shall apply to all uses permitted in the district, and all uses shall be subject to review by the planning commission at a duly advertised public hearing:

(1)

Except as may be otherwise permitted in this district, uses permitted in the I-1 District shall contain all storage of goods and materials for sale and/or distribution within the building, there being no outdoor storage permitted. Any indoor storage shall be ancillary to the principal permitted use or uses in the building and shall not include warehousing or storage other than that normally incidental to the uses permitted in the district.

(2)

All business, servicing or processing, except for off-street parking, loading and unloading and those open air uses permitted in the district, shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings.

(3)

The parking of commercial rated (licensed) vehicles will be permitted in the rear yard only and any such vehicle shall be clearly incidental to the permitted use. The parking of any such vehicle shall be limited to operable vehicles which are moved off the site on a regular basis and shall not include those used for storage, sales and/or advertising.

(4)

Parking and/or storage of disabled or damaged vehicles is prohibited.

(5)

Except where otherwise regulated in this article, see Article XXIV, Schedule of Regulations, in this chapter limiting the height and bulk of buildings, and building setbacks.

(6)

Consult Article XXVI, Off-Street Parking Requirements, in this chapter regarding compliance with the requirements of these sections as they may apply to various uses permitted in the district.

(7)

Consult Article XXVII, Screening and Landscaping Requirements, in this chapter regarding compliance with the requirements of these sections as they may apply to various uses permitted in the district.

(8)

Consult Article XVIII, Site Plan Review, in this chapter regarding compliance with the requirements of these sections as they may apply to various uses permitted in the district.

(9)

Consult Article XXIX, General Provisions, in this chapter regarding compliance with the requirements of these sections as they may apply to various uses permitted in the district.

(10)

Consult Article XXXIII, General Exceptions, in this chapter regarding exceptions to certain regulations as they may apply to certain uses permitted in this district.

(Ord. No. 802, § 1, 12-14-2020)