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165.14 “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.

  1. Principal Permitted Uses. Within the I-1 Industrial District, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, no building or land shall be used for other than one or more of the following uses:
    1. Residential Uses. None
    2. Commercial Uses.
      • Agricultural Sales & Service
      • Service Station
      • Automotive Rentals
      • Automotive Washing
      • Automotive Sales
      • Equipment Sales
      • Automotive Repair Services
      • Equipment Repair Services
      • Indoor Vehicle Storage
      • Building Maintenance Services
      • Business Support Services
      • Consumer Repair Services
      • Convenience Storage
      • Kennels
      • Veterinary Services, not including Animal Hospitals
      • Laundry Services
      • Transportation Terminals
      • Research Services
    3. Civic Uses.
      • Club or Lodge
      • Local Utility Services
      • Maintenance & Service Facility
      • Military Installation
      • Park & Recreation Services
      • Public Assembly
      • Safety Services
      • Transportation Terminals
    4. Industrial Uses.
      • Custom Manufacturing
      • Light Manufacturing
      • Limited Warehousing & Distribution
      • Railroad Siding
  2. Special Exception Uses. The following structures and uses may be permitted in the I-1 Industrial District subject to review and approval of the Board of Adjustment:
    1. Residential Uses. None
    2. Commercial Uses.
      • Business or Trade School
      • Communication Services
      • Veterinary Services
      • Hotel/Motel
    3. Civic Uses.
      • College & University Facility
      • Detention Facility
      • Major Utility Facility
      • Railroad Facility
    4. Industrial Uses.
      • General Warehousing and Distribution
  1. Site Development Regulations. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, each development in the I-1 Industrial District shall be subject to the following regulations:
    Minimum Lot Area:................ 1 acre. The ground floor of buildings shall not exceed 50% of the total area of the lot.
    Minimum Lot Width:.............. None.
    Maximum Height:................... 35 feet.
    Front Yard Setback:................ 40 feet.
    Side Yard Setback:.................. None, except that lots in the I-1 District which abut the R-1 or R-2 District shall have a side yard setback of 5 feet.
    Rear Yard Setback:................. None, except that lots in the I-1 District which abut the R-1 or R-2 District shall have a rear yard setback of 25 feet.
    Street Side Yard Setback:........ 10 feet.
    Enclosed Structure:................. All uses shall be conducted within an enclosed structure with no open storage of raw, in process, or finished material and supplies or waste material.
    Main Plant Buildings:.............. All main plant buildings shall be of concrete, structural steel, or masonry construction, unless otherwise approved as provided by this chapter.
    Parking and Loading Space:... Adequate parking and loading space shall be provided off the street for all employees and traffic to the plant.
    Loading Operations:............... Loading operations shall be conducted at the side or rear of buildings.
    Parking Prohibited:................. No parking shall be permitted in the required front yard setback.
    Landscaping of Front Yard:.... The required front yard shall be landscaped with trees, grass, shrubs or pedestrian walks and maintained in a neat and attractive condition.
    Fences:.................................... All fencing shall have a uniform and durable character, with the decorative side facing away from the lot. All fencing shall be properly maintained.
    Accessory Signs:..................... Accessory signs and structures shall be permitted, but no sign shall extend more than 10 feet above the roof line of the building and all signs in excess of 100 square feet in area shall be attached flush against the wall of the building.

165.15 “I-2” MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.

  1. Principal Permitted Uses. Within the I-2 Industrial District, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, no building or land shall be used for other than one or more of the following uses:
    1. Residential Uses. None
    2. Commercial Uses.
      • Agricultural Sales & Service
      • Automotive Washing
      • Service Station
      • Automotive Rentals
      • Automotive Sales
      • Equipment Sales
      • Automotive Repair Services
      • Equipment Repair Services
      • Indoor Vehicle Storage
      • Building Maintenance Services
      • Business Support Services
      • Consumer Repair Services
      • Convenience Storage
      • Kennels
      • Laundry Services
      • Research Services
    3. Civic Uses.
      • Club or Lodge
      • Local Utility Services
      • Maintenance & Service Facility
      • Military Installation
      • Park & Recreation Services
      • Public Assembly
      • Safety Services
      • Transportation Terminals
    4. Industrial Uses.
      • Custom Manufacturing
      • Light Manufacturing
      • Railroad Facilities
      • Limited Warehousing & Distribution
      • General Warehousing and Distribution
      • Railroad Siding
  2. Special Exception Uses. The following structures and uses may be permitted in the I-2 Industrial District subject to review and approval of the Board of Adjustment:
    1. Residential Uses. None
    2. Commercial Uses.
      • Business or Trade School
      • Communication Services
      • Veterinary Services
      • Hotel/Motel
    3. Civic Uses.
      • College & University Facility
      • Detention Facility
      • Major Utility Facility
      • Railroad Facility
  3. Site Development Regulations. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, each development in the I-2 Industrial District shall be subject to the following regulations:
    Minimum Lot Area:................ 1 acre. The ground floor of buildings shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total area of the lot.
    Minimum Lot Width:.............. None.
    Maximum Height:................... 35 feet.
    Front Yard Setback:................ 40 feet.
    Side Yard Setback:.................. None, except that lots in the I-2 district which abut the R-1 or R-2 district shall have a side yard setback of 5 feet.
    Rear Yard Setback:................. None, except that lots in the I-2 district which abut the R-1 or R-2 district shall have a rear yard setback of 25 feet.
    Street Side Yard Setback:........ 10 feet.
    Enclosed Structure:................. All uses shall be conducted within an enclosed structure with no open storage of raw, in process, or finished material and supplies or waste material.
    Main Plant Buildings:.............. All main plant buildings shall be of concrete, structural steel, or masonry construction, unless otherwise approved as provided by this chapter.
    Parking and Loading Space:... Adequate parking and loading space shall be provided off the street for all employees and traffic to the plant.
    Loading Operations:............... Loading operations shall be conducted at the side or rear of buildings.
    Parking Prohibited:................. No parking shall be permitted in the required front yard setback.
    Landscaping of Front Yard:.... The required front yard shall be landscaped with trees, grass, shrubs or pedestrian walks and maintained in a neat and attractive condition.
    Fences:.................................... All fencing shall have a uniform and durable character, with the decorative side facing away from the lot. All fencing shall be properly maintained.
    Accessory Signs:..................... Accessory signs and structures shall be permitted, but no sign shall extend more than 10 feet above the roof line of the building and all signs in excess of 100 square feet in area shall be attached flush against the wall of the building.

165.16 “I-3” HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.

  1. Principal Permitted Uses. Within the I-3 Industrial District, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, no building or land shall be used for other than one or more of the following uses:
    1. Residential Uses. None
    2. Commercial Uses.
      • Agricultural Sales & Service
      • Automotive Washing
      • Service Station
      • Automotive Rentals
      • Automotive Sales
      • Equipment Sales
      • Automotive Repair Services
      • Equipment Repair Services
      • Vehicle Storage
      • Building Maintenance Services
      • Business Support Services
      • Consumer Repair Services
      • Convenience Storage
      • Kennels
      • Laundry Services
      • Research Services
    3. Civic Uses.
      • Local Utility Services
      • Maintenance & Service Facility
      • Military Installation
      • Park & Recreation Services
      • Public Assembly
      • Safety Services
      • Transportation Terminals
    4. Industrial Uses.
      • Basic Industry
      • Custom Manufacturing
      • Light Manufacturing
      • Railroad Facilities
      • Limited Warehousing & Distribution
      • General Warehousing and Distribution
      • Railroad Siding
  2. Special Exception Uses. The following structures and uses may be permitted in the I-3 Industrial District subject to review and approval of the Board of Adjustment:
    1. Residential Uses. None
    2. Commercial Uses.
      • Communication Services
      • Veterinary Services
    3. Civic Uses.
  3. Site Development Regulations. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, each development in the I-3 Industrial District shall be subject to the following regulations:
    Minimum Lot Area:................ 1 acre. The ground floor of buildings shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the total area of the lot.
    Minimum Lot Width:.............. None.
    Maximum Height:................... 30 feet.
    Front Yard Setback:................ 40 feet.
    Side Yard Setback:.................. None, except that lots in the I-2 district which abut the R-1 or R-2 district shall have a side yard setback of 5 feet.
    Rear Yard Setback:................. None, except that lots in the I-2 district which abut the R-1 or R-2 district shall have a rear yard setback of 25 feet.
    Street Side Yard Setback:........ 10 feet.
    Enclosed Structure:................. All uses shall be conducted within an enclosed structure with no open storage of raw, in process, or finished material and supplies or waste material.
    Main Plant Buildings:.............. All main plant buildings shall be of concrete, structural steel, or masonry construction, unless otherwise approved as provided by this chapter.
    Parking and Loading Space:... Adequate parking and loading space shall be provided off the street for all employees and traffic to the plant.
    Loading Operations:............... Loading operations shall be conducted at the side or rear of buildings.
    Parking Prohibited in
    Front Yard:............................. No parking shall be permitted in the required front yard setback.
    Landscaping of Front Yard:.... The required front yard shall be landscaped with trees, grass, shrubs or pedestrian walks and maintained in a neat and attractive condition.
    Fences:.................................... All fencing shall have a uniform and durable character, with the decorative side facing away from the lot. All fencing shall be properly maintained.
    Accessory Signs:..................... Accessory signs and structures shall be permitted, but no sign shall extend more than 10 feet above the roof line of the building and all signs in excess of 100 square feet in area shall be attached flush against the wall of the building.
  4. Additional Regulations. The following uses having accompanying hazards such as fire, explosion, noise, vibration, dust or the emission of smoke, odor, or toxic gases may, if not in conflict with any law or ordinance in the City or the State, be located in the I-3 district only after the location of such use has been approved by the Council after public hearing and report of the Commission provided in this chapter. The Council shall review the plans and statements and shall not permit such buildings, structures, or uses until it has been shown that the public health, safety, morals and general welfare will be properly protected, and that necessary safeguards will be provided for the protection of surrounding property and persons. The Council in reviewing the plans and statements shall consult with other agencies created for the promotion of the public health and safety:
    1. Chemicals, Petroleum, Coal and Allied Products: acid and derivatives; acetylene; ammonia; carbide; caustic soda; cellulose and cellulose storage; chlorine; coke oven products (including fuel gas) and coke and oven products storage; creosote; distillation, manufacture, or refining of coal, tar asphalt, wood and bones; explosives (including ammunition and fireworks,) and explosives storage; fertilizer (organic); fish oils and meals; glue (gelatin); hydrogen and oxygen; lamp black, carbon black, and bone black; nitrating of cotton or other materials; nitrates (manufactured and natural) of an explosive nature, and storage; petroleum, gasoline, and lubricating oil refining, and wholesale storage; plastic materials and synthetic resins; potash; pyroxylin; rendering and storage of dead animals, offal, garbage, or waste products; turpentine and resin; wells, gas and oil;
    2. Clay, Stone and Glass Products: brick, firebrick, refractories, and clay products (coal fired); cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris;
    3. Minerals and Earth: quarrying, extracting, grinding, crushing, and processing;
    4. Food and Beverage: fat rendering; fish curing, packing and storage; slaughtering of animals, starch manufacture;
    5. Metals and Metal Products: aluminum powder and paint manufacture; blast furnace, cupolas; blooming mill; metal and metal areas, reduction, refining, smelting, and alloying; scrap metal reduction; steel works and rolling mill (ferrous);
    6. Wood and Paper Products: match manufacture; wood pulp and fiber, reduction and processing;
    7. Unclassified Industries and Uses: hair, hides, and raw fur, curing, tanning, dressing, dyeing, and storage; stockyard or commercial feed lot.