The Light Industrial District provides for a wide variety of manufacturing uses, with limited outdoor storage and display areas. All uses are subject to site review.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999)

In an M-1 District, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted:

Establishments engaged in manufacturing, processing, packing, assembly, distribution, repair, finishing or refinishing, testing, fabrication, research and development, warehousing, and servicing activities. Up to 100 percent of the total floor area may consist of these manufacturing and distribution uses.

Executive and administrative offices relating to the industrial use.

Retail outlets for products manufactured on-site, such as bread and related goods from a bakery.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999)

In an M-1 District, the following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 12 of this title:

Automobile service station - retail mini-market facility.

Community services uses as provided by Chapter 6 of this title.

Recreational vehicle park.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999)

A.

Buffer area. If a use in this district abuts or faces a residential district, a landscape area of 20 feet along the entire frontage will be required on the side abutting or facing the adjacent district in order to provide a buffer area. Screening, landscaping or other conditions necessary to preserve the character of the adjacent district may be required to be established and maintained by the property owner. The setback may be reduced if appropriate and compensating screening measures are proposed and approved through site review.

B.

Storage. Materials shall be stored and grounds maintained in a manner that will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or otherwise create a health hazard. Outside storage in a required yard shall not exceed ten feet in height. Storage area shall not exceed 50 percent of the site.

C.

Screening. Screening of storage or for other purposes shall consist of a sight-obscuring fence or landscaping, or other similar barrier. If screening is used to obstruct the view from adjacent residentially designated properties, the screening shall be of a material and design that is compatible with adjacent residences, shall be free of advertising, and shall be constructed according to plans submitted by the owner or his authorized agent and approved through site review.

DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 856, § 2, 5-3-2022)

A.

All uses are subject to site review.

B.

A chainlink fence that is made in part with barbed wire may be permitted for the purpose of security when it is not along a sidewalk or public right-of-way.

C.

Any fence allowed or required in an M-1 District more than six feet in height shall comply with setbacks for structures.

D.

Loading areas shall not be located within a required yard setback.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999)

The Heavy Industrial District provides areas for industrial uses which are generally not compatible with residential development because of their operational characteristics, which can include noise and air pollution. The Heavy Industrial District is also intended for uses that may require extensive outdoor storage areas to conduct business activities or for product storage or display. The Heavy Industrial District is appropriate for areas near major transportation facilities and not adjacent to residential districts.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999)

Any use permitted in the Light Industrial District.

Establishments engaged in manufacturing, processing, and storage, such as, but not limited to, business engaged in the manufacture of concrete, brick and clay products, crushing or processing of rock, manufacture of acid, fertilizer, gas, and paper products, breweries, and similar businesses.

Sand or gravel storage yard.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999)

Accessory dwelling (one only) for the owner or operator of each existing permitted use.

Any use involving the handling or storage of hazardous chemicals or flammable liquids such as fireworks, blasting agents, explosives, corrosive liquids, flammable solids, high toxic materials, oxidizing materials, poisonous gases, radioactive materials, unstable chemicals, ammonium nitrate and liquefied petroleum gases.

Automobile service station - retail mini-market facility.

Automobile wrecking yard or junkyard, if located 1,000 feet or more from a residential district.

Commercial gravel pit, surface mining, rock crushing or asphalt plant.

Community services uses as provided by Chapter 6 of this title.

Recreational vehicle park.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999)

A.

Buffer area. If a use in this district abuts or faces a residential district, a landscape area of 20 feet along the entire frontage will be required on the side abutting or facing the adjacent district in order to provide a buffer area. Screening, landscaping or other conditions necessary to preserve the character of the adjacent district may be required to be established and maintained by the property owner. The setback may be reduced if appropriate screening measures are proposed and approved through site review.

B.

Storage. Materials shall be stored and grounds maintained in a manner that will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or otherwise create a health hazard. Outside storage in a required yard shall not exceed ten feet in height.

C.

Screening. Screening of storage or for other purposes shall consist of a sight-obscuring fence or landscaping, or other similar barrier. If screening is used to obstruct the view from adjacent residentially designated properties, the screening shall be of a material and design that is compatible with adjacent residences, shall be free of advertising, and shall be constructed according to plans submitted by the owner or his authorized agent and approved through site review.

DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999; Ord. No. 856, § 2, 5-3-2022; Ord. No. 872, § 2, 7-2-2024)

A.

Site review. All uses are subject to site review.

B.

Fence material. A chainlink fence that is made in part with barbed wire may be permitted for the purpose of security when it is not along a sidewalk or public right-of-way.

C.

Fence height. Any fence allowed or required in an M-2 District more than six feet in height shall comply with setbacks for structures.

D.

Loading areas. Loading areas shall not be located within a required yard setback.

E.

Nuisances. A use is prohibited which has been declared a nuisance by statute, by action of the City Council or by a court of competent jurisdiction.

F.

Health hazards. Materials shall be stored and grounds shall be maintained in a manner that will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or otherwise create a health hazard.

(Ord. No. 688, 6-15-1999)