Vernon City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
40 RENDERING R OVERLAY ZONE
§ 17.40.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of the Rendering (R) Overlay Zone is to allow for rendering plants at limited and specific locations, with such land use controls as will adequately accommodate their specialized operations and will minimize traffic, noise, vibration, dust, odors, smoke, or risk of disease that is obnoxious to or interferes with the operation of other uses in the I Zone and the other overlay zones. The provisions of the R Overlay Zone are intended to ensure that the City will function safely and efficiently and provide an attractive industrial environment.
(Prior code § 26.4.5-1)
§ 17.40.020 Permitted uses.
Uses permitted of right in the I Zone are permitted of right in the R Overlay Zone.
(Prior code § 26.4.5-2)
§ 17.40.030 Conditional uses.
The uses set forth in this section may be permitted in the R Overlay Zone only with a Conditional Use Permit:
A.
All uses permitted in the I Zone with a Conditional Use Permit are also permitted in the R Overlay Zone with a Conditional Use Permit.
B.
Lots encompassing one acre or more of area may be used for a rendering plant.
(Prior code § 26.4.5-3)
§ 17.40.040 Development standards and site planning standards in the R Overlay Zone.
B.
New uses in existing buildings in the R Overlay Zone shall be required to comply with the development standards of Section 17.22.070, "Development and performance standards."
C.
The City Council may impose as a part of the Conditional Use Permit any other requirements as are necessary to protect nearby owners and occupants from the traffic, noise, odor, dust, vibration, risk of infection or disease, and similar concerns.
(Prior code § 26.4.5-4; Ord. 1293 § 8, 2023)