The purpose of this zone is to provide for manufacturing, processing and assembling uses which are of a size and scale which makes them generally incompatible with other adjoining non-industrial uses. The uses included in this zone are generally characterized by large buildings and large storage areas and have off-site effects from smoke, odor, noise, dust, lights or other externalities. The zone is intended to implement the policies and locational criteria in the Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

A.    A use permitted outright, CDC 23.030, is a use which requires no approval under the provisions of this code, except that some uses require design review pursuant to CDC 23.090(B). If a use is not listed as a use permitted outright, it may be held to be a similar unlisted use under the provisions of Chapter 80 CDC.

B.    A use permitted under prescribed conditions, CDC 23.050, is a use for which approval will be granted provided all conditions are satisfied; and

1.    The Planning Director shall make the decision in the manner provided by CDC 99.060(A)(2), Administrative Procedures, except that no notice shall be required; and

2.    The decision may be appealed by the applicant to the Planning Commission as provided by CDC 99.240(A).

C.    The approval of a conditional use (CDC 23.060) is discretionary with the Planning Commission. The approval process and criteria for approval are set forth in Chapter 60 CDC, Conditional Uses. If a use is not listed as a conditional use, it may be held to be a similar unlisted use under the provisions of Chapter 80 CDC.

D.    The following code provisions may be applicable in certain situations:

1.    Chapter 65 CDC, Non-conforming Uses Involving a Structure.

2.    Chapter 66 CDC, Non-conforming Structures.

3.    Chapter 67 CDC, Non-conforming Uses of Land.

4.    Chapter 68 CDC, Non-conforming Lots, Lots of Record.

5.    Chapter 75 CDC, Variance. (Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

The following uses are uses permitted outright in this zone:

1.    Agricultural sales and services.

2.    Animal sales and services:

a.    Kennels.

b.    Veterinary, small and large animals.

3.    Automotive and equipment:

a.    Cleaning.

b.    Fleet storage.

c.    Repairs, light and heavy equipment.

d.    Sales/rentals, light and heavy equipment.

e.    Storage, recreational vehicles and boats.

4.    Construction sales and services.

5.    Laundry services.

6.    Manufacturing of products:

a.    From raw materials.

b.    From previously prepared materials.

7.    Packaging and processing.

8.    Postal service.

9.    Public safety facilities.

10.    Public support facilities.

11.    Research services.

12.    Scrap operations, recycling collection center.

13.    Utilities, minor and major.

14.    Wholesale, storage and distribution:

a.    Mini-warehouse.

b.    Light.

c.    Heavy.

15.    Transportation facilities (Type I). (Ord. 1590 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

Accessory uses are allowed in this zone as provided by Chapter 34 CDC. (Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

The following uses are allowed in this zone under prescribed conditions:

1.    Sign, subject to the provisions of Chapter 52 CDC.

2.    Temporary use, subject to the provisions of Chapter 35 CDC.

3.    Water-dependent uses, subject to the provisions of Chapters 28 and 34 CDC.

4.    Wireless communication facilities, subject to the provisions of Chapter 57 CDC. (Ord. 1408, 1998; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

The following uses are conditional uses which may be allowed in this zone subject to the provisions of Chapter 60 CDC, Conditional Uses:

1.    Heliport.

2.    Household hazardous waste depot.

3.    Transportation facilities (Type II). See CDC 60.090 for additional approval criteria. (Ord. 1339, 1993; Ord. 1590 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

A.    Except as may be otherwise provided by the provisions of this code, the following are requirements for uses within this zone:

1.    The minimum front lot line length or the minimum lot width at the front lot line shall be 50 feet.

2.    The average minimum lot width shall be 50 feet.

3.    Repealed by Ord. 1622.

4.    Where the use abuts a residential district, the setback distance of the residential zone shall apply.

5.    The maximum lot coverage shall be 50 percent.

6.    The maximum building height shall be two and one-half stories or 35 feet for any structure located within 100 feet of a residential zone and three and one-half stories or 45 feet for any structure located 100 feet or more from a residential zone.

B.    The requirements of subsections (A)(1) through (5) of this section may be modified for developments under the planned unit development provisions of Chapter 24 CDC. (Ord. 1622 § 24, 2014; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

Except as may otherwise be established by this code, the appropriate lot or parcel size for a conditional use shall be determined by the approval authority at the time of consideration of the application based upon the criteria set forth in CDC 60.070(A) and (B). (Ord. 1636 § 19, 2014; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

A.    The following standards apply to all development including permitted uses:

1.    Chapter 34 CDC, Accessory Structures, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Accessory Uses.

2.    Chapter 35 CDC, Temporary Structures and Uses.

3.    Chapter 38 CDC, Additional Yard Area Required; Exceptions to Yard Requirements; Storage in Yards; Projections into Yards.

4.    Chapter 41 CDC, Building Height, Structures on Steep Lots, Exceptions.

5.    Chapter 42 CDC, Clear Vision Areas.

6.    Chapter 44 CDC, Fences.

7.    Chapter 46 CDC, Off-Street Parking, Loading and Reservoir Areas.

8.    Chapter 48 CDC, Access, Egress and Circulation.

9.    Chapter 52 CDC, Signs.

10.    Chapter 54 CDC, Landscaping.

B.    The provisions of Chapter 55 CDC, Design Review, apply to all uses except existing detached single-family dwellings. (Ord. 1590 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1675 § 32, 2018; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)