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No person shall park, store, or occupy a mobile home (nor allow or permit parking, storage, or occupancy of a mobile home), for living or other purposes, except:
(A) As a temporary accessory use by a licensed contractor in any district for road, commercial, public, or quasi-public construction projects. Such use shall be limited to construction office or storage, and shelter for a caretaker;
(B) In order to provide assistance in the pursuit of agriculture by providing for the shelter of tenant labor necessary for successful operation of agricultural enterprises, or members of an immediate family of the owner of the farm who provide assistance in the operation of the farm, the Zoning Administrator may approve the use of no more than two mobile homes on such a farm, subject to the following conditions:
(1) To provide a home for members of an immediate family of said farm who assist the owner in the operation of the subject farm;
(2) To provide a home for tenant labor employed full time on the farm;
(3) The requirements of the Carroll County Health Department and the Carroll County Construction Codes shall be met;
(4) The mobile home shall be located in the immediate vicinity of and as an integral part of other major farm buildings, and in no case more than 300 feet therefrom, and abide by the setback and side yard requirements of the district in which the property is located;
(5) A farm or any portion thereof that is not actively employed in agricultural production shall not be considered by the Zoning Administrator in connection with a request for the placement of a mobile home thereon. Farms or portions thereof enrolled in United States Department of Agriculture soil bank programs, or similar programs shall be considered inactive and not eligible for consideration under this provision; and
(6) A minimum of 50 acres engaged in the active production of the land shall be required for location of a mobile home under this section, provided that where annual gross sales from the raising of farm products on the premises exceeds $50,000, the minimum acreage requirement shall be 20 acres.
(C) As a nonpaying guest as an accessory use in any district in which the owner of the land may permit parking or occupancy for a period not to exceed one month in any calendar year;
(D) In conjunction with an industrial location as an accessory use in an I-1 or I-2 Districts for such purposes as a caretaker;
(E) Camping or recreational vehicles in any district, as an accessory use, and not used for living or business purposes unless in a bona fide recreational camping area or as specified under division (H) below;
(F) In case of fire or other disaster, one mobile home may be permitted on the same premises with Zoning Administrator approval for living purposes as a temporary use in any district as a supplementary residence for a period of one year from date of establishment. The Zoning Administrator shall consider and may approve any additional extension of time beyond the one-year period;
(G) In the event any existing mobile home is required to be moved, the Zoning Administrator may, in case of proven, extreme hardship, extend such use for a specified temporary period of time; or
(H) In the event of a major rehabilitation or rebuilding of an existing home, one mobile home may be permitted on the same premises with Zoning Administrator approval, for living purposes as a temporary use in any district, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Documentation by the property owner of sufficient evidence to establish the rehabilitation or rebuilding of the home, including but not limited to construction plans, building permits, and approved financing;
(2) The property shall be a minimum of one acre;
(3) The mobile home shall be connected to a private well and septic system;
(4) The temporary use shall not exceed a period of one year;
(5) The mobile home shall be disconnected from the water supply and sanitation and removed from the site within 60 days of issuance of the use and occupancy certificate for the home; and
(6) While being used for living purposes pursuant to this division (H), the mobile home, camper, or recreational vehicle shall be equipped with proper smoke detectors.
(Ord. 2019-06, passed 12-12-2019; Ord. 2022-03, passed 12-16-2021) Penalty, see § 158.999
(A) Applicability. In order to properly integrate all regulating provisions affecting small wind energy systems, as defined in § 158.002, and to regulate such systems in an orderly and comprehensive manner, it is hereby provided that small wind energy systems are subject to the regulations as set forth herein. The purpose of this subchapter is to oversee the permitting of small wind energy systems, and to preserve and protect public health and safety without significantly increasing the cost or decreasing the efficiency of a small wind energy system. These provisions shall apply to all small wind energy systems located in the county.
(B) Standards. A small wind energy system shall be an accessory use in all zoning districts subject to the following requirements:
(1) Setbacks. A wind tower for a small wind energy system shall be set back a distance equal to its total height plus an additional 20 feet from:
(a) Any state or county right-of-way or the nearest edge of a state or county roadway, whichever is closer;
(b) Any right of ingress or egress on the owner’s property;
(c) Any overhead utility lines;
(d) All property lines; and
(e) Any existing guy wire, anchor, or small wind energy tower on the property.
(2) Access.
(a) All ground-mounted electrical and control equipment shall be labeled and secured to prevent unauthorized access; and
(b) The tower shall be designed and installed so as to not provide step bolts or a ladder readily accessible to the public for a minimum height of eight feet above the ground.
(3) Electrical wires. All electrical wires associated with a small wind energy system, other than wires necessary to connect the wind generator to the wind tower wiring, the wind tower wiring to the disconnect junction box, and the grounding wires shall be located underground.
(4) Lighting. A wind tower and generator shall not be artificially lighted unless such lighting is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Lighting of other parts of the small wind energy systems, such as appurtenant structures, shall be limited to that required for safety purposes, and shall be reasonably shielded from abutting properties.
(5) Appearance, color, and finish. The wind generator and wind tower shall remain painted or finished the color or finish that was originally applied by the manufacturer.
(6) Signs. All signs, other than the manufacturer’s or installer’s identification, appropriate warning signs, or owner identification on a wind generator, wind tower, building, or other structure associated with a small wind energy system visible from any public road shall be prohibited.
(7) Code compliance. A small wind energy system including wind tower shall comply with all applicable construction and electrical codes.
(8) Utility notification and interconnection. Small wind energy systems that connect to the electric utility shall comply with the Public Service Commission (“PSC”) regulations.
(9) Attachment to building. Small wind energy systems may be attached to any building, including guy wires, provided the county approves the submittal of documentation sealed by an engineer licensed by the state showing the proposed connection of the system to the structure and whether any additional reinforcing is required. The county may not be found liable for damage caused by noise or vibration created by the system.
(10) Met towers. Met towers shall be permitted under the same standards, permit requirements, restoration requirements, and permit procedures as a small wind energy system.
(11) Quantity. Each property is eligible for two small wind energy systems only, except properties of at least 50 contiguous acres may be allowed one additional system for an accessory structure only. An accessory structure does not include a detached accessory dwelling on the property.
(C) Abandonment.
(1) A small wind energy system that is out-of-service for a continuous six month period will be deemed to have been abandoned. The Zoning Administrator may issue a notice of abandonment to the owner of a small wind energy system that is deemed to have been abandoned. The owner shall have the right to respond in writing to the notice of abandonment setting forth the reasons for operational difficulty and providing a reasonable timetable for corrective action, within 30 days from the date of the notice. The Zoning Administrator shall withdraw the notice of abandonment and notify the owner that the notice has been withdrawn if the owner provides information that demonstrates the wind energy system has not been abandoned.
(2) If the small wind energy system is determined to be abandoned, the owner of a small wind energy system shall remove the wind generator from the wind tower at the owner’s sole expense within three months of the date of notice of abandonment. If the owner fails to remove the wind generator from the wind tower, the Zoning Administrator may pursue a legal action to have the wind generator removed at the owner’
(D) Public Service Commission. In accordance with the Md. Code, Public Utilities Companies Article, § 7-207.1, any property owner seeking to construct a small wind energy system and connect such system to the main power grid with the capability of transporting energy back to their main power
company shall apply to the PSC for approval and provide documentation of such approval to the county prior to construction and being issued a building permit.
(E) Variances. Variances to the distances, restrictions, and standards contained in this subchapter are not permitted.
(F) Noise. All small wind energy systems shall comply with the limitations contained in the County Code, Chapter 93, Noise.
(G) Violations. It is unlawful for any person to construct, install, or operate a small wind energy system that is not in compliance with this chapter or with any condition contained in a building permit issued pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 2019-06, passed 12-12-2019) Penalty, see § 158.999
(A) Purpose. The intent of this designation is to recognize a town or village as historically important. No parallels exist between this designation and any other historic preservation program. No historic district commissions will be created nor precluded from being created as a result of applying this designation, and no property owners’ rights within the designated area will be affected in any way as a result of this designation. Alterations, conversions, or demolition procedures and regulations are in no way affected by the inclusion of land within this designation.
(B) Designation procedure.
(1) Nominations in writing may be made by a municipality, the Carroll County Historical Society, the Planning Commission, the Carroll County HPC, a local citizen group, or heritage committee.
(2) In submitting a nomination, the applicant shall delineate a boundary for the designation which follows distinguishable physical land features (e.g., roads, fence lines, hedge rows, streams, property lines, easements, or other landmarks).
(3) The Planning Commission staff will prepare a report following a field investigation and study upon the receipt of a nomination and present the report to the Planning Commission for its consideration.
(4) Prior to making a determination and recommendation the Planning Commission shall consider the following:
(a) The number and location of identifiable historic structures and properties and their architectural significance;
(b) Any and all information and documentation that has been provided by the County HPC together with the Planning Commission assessments as to the nomination's historic importance and its recommendation on the nomination; and
(c) The location of the proposed boundary and its placement with respect to existing historical structures.
(5) In making recommendations to the BZA regarding the location of any boundary for an area being considered for a Village of Historic Importance designation, only that area which the Planning Commission deems to be reasonably and rationally related to the historic structures and properties which form the historic area shall be included.
(6) The Planning Commission may recommend approval, approval with modifications, or disapproval of a nomination to the BZA.
(7) Upon receipt of the Planning Commission's recommendation, the BZA will hold a public hearing on the nomination, together with the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission. All property owners within or contiguous to the boundary of any area under consideration will be notified by first class mail of the date and time of public hearing by the applicant for the Village of Historic Importance designation on forms provided by the county.
(8) The BZA, following public hearing and review, will render a decision as to whether to designate a Village of Historic Importance and make a final determination on the location of the boundaries which form the designation. Any approved designation shall be adopted as an amendment to the Master Plan, and the boundary of such designation shall be accurately represented on the Zoning Map to enable a determination of any applicable distance requirement pursuant to § 158.096(B)(2).
(Ord. 2019-06, passed 12-12-2019)
(A) Purpose. The intent of this section is to provide for the safe, effective, and efficient utilization of solar energy generating systems while protecting the rights, health, safety and welfare of adjoining land uses and landowners through appropriate zoning and land use controls.
(B) Roof-mounted systems.
(1) Accessory use roof mounted systems arc permitted in all zoning districts except the Historic District.
(2) Physical size of the system shall be limited to the size of the roof, or roofs of structures.
(3) Canopies over parking areas are considered roof-mounted systems.
(4) No portion of the system shall extend more than 25 feet from the highest portion of the principal structure to which it is attached. The total height of the structure, including all portions of the solar facility, shall comply with the height regulations as set forth in the bulk requirements for the underlying zoning district in which the use is proposed.
(C) Ground mounted accessory use. Solar energy generating systems shall be an accessory use when the facility generates electricity in an amount that does not exceed 200% of the electric consumption of the principal use. Pacilities functioning as an accessory use shall be permitted in all zoning districts, except the Historic District subject to the following requirements:
(1) Size limits.
(a) Residential and Conservation Districts. Ground-mounted systems shall be no larger than the square footage of solar panel surface area allowed based on the size of the lot as shown below. If a combination of roof-mounted and ground-mounted systems is utilized, the total solar panel surface area cannot exceed the aggregate square footage of the roof areas on the property on which the system is installed. No variance or waiver to the size or setback requirements or the ground-mounted system is allowed in the Residential Districts. A variance may be requested under § 158.130(F)(1)(j) for lots more than three acres in size in the Conservation District; documentation from a North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certified professional solar panel installer must be included to demonstrate that the total size allowable is inadequate to power 100% of the home and accessory structures based on the previous 12 months of usage and identify the additional size and number of panels needed to meet 100% of the expected energy use. Wall-mounted systems are not permitted.
Lot Size | Solar Panel Surface Area Maximum Square Footage for Ground-Mounted Systems |
Less than or equal to one- half acre | 120 square feet |
More than one-half acre to one acre | 240 square feel |
More than one acre to 3 acres | 480 square leet |
More than 3 acres | Aggregate square footage of the roof, or roofs of structures, situated on the subject property |
(b) Agricultural District. The physical size of the system shall be limited to the size of the roof, or roofs of structures, situated on the subject property, when roof-mounted, or no larger than the aggregate of the roof area of all permitted structures on site, when ground-mounted. If a combination of roof-mounted and ground-mounted systems is utilized, the total area cannot exceed the aggregate square footage of the roof areas on the property on which the system is installed. No variance to the size of ground-mounted systems is allowed in the Agricultural District.
(c) Commercial, Industrial, and Employment Campus Districts. ln the C-2 and C-3 Districts, size shall be no larger than the aggregate of the roof area of all permitted structures on site. If a combination of roof-mounted and ground-mounted systems is utilized, the total area cannot exceed the aggregate square footage of the roof areas on the property on which the system is installed. Ground-mounted systems up to 120 square feet may be authorized in the C-1 District. No variance or waiver to the size of ground-mounted systems is allowed.
(2) Setbacks. Ground-mounted facilities shall satisfy the minimum side, front, and rear yard setback requirements for the principal use and district in which the use is situated. There shall be no variance to the front yard setback.
(3) Height limits. Ground-mounted systems may not exceed a total height of ten feet above existing grade.
(D) Ground mounted principal use. Solar energy generating systems shall be a permitted use "P" or conditional use "C" in accordance with the following table. The letter "X" indicates that the use is prohibited:
Solar Energy Generating Systems
| Agriculture | Cons. | R- 40,000 | R- 20,000 | R- 10,00 0 | R- 7,500 | C- 1 | C- 2 | C -3 | I- 1 | I- 2 | EC |
Ground- mounted | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | C | P | P | P | C |
*Solar energy generating facilities mounted on parking canopies are considered roof-mounted systems. | ||||||||||||
(1) Size limits.
(a) C-2, C-3, 1-1, and 1-2 Districts. There shall be no size limits.
(b) EC District. Ground-mounted systems shall be no more than 25 acres or 50% of the site gross area, whichever is lesser.
(2) Solar energy generating systems are prohibited in the Historic District.
(E) Solar energy generating systems, development process.
(2) Commercial solar energy generating systems producing more than 200% of the baseline annual energy usage of the principal use of the property are prohibited on properties with agricultural land preservation casements in any zoning district unless expressly permitted in the deed of casement.
(3) All ground-mounted solar energy generating systems, including associated buildings and access roads, that cover more than 5,000 square feet of area shall be subject to Chapter 155, Development and Subdivision of Land, including § 155.052 Site Plan Process.
(4) Any existing or proposed solar energy generating systems for which a development plan has been submitted and accepted for review prior to November 1, 2024, shall not be subject to these provisions, but shall be subject to the requirements for solar energy generating systems regulations in effect at the time of the development plan submittal.
(F) Solar energy generating systems, site requirements for all zoning districts. Requirements do not apply to roof-mounted or accessory use, unless otherwise noted.
(1) Setbacks.
(a) Setbacks shall be a minimum of 400 feet from the proposed developments property boundaries including rights-of-way.
(b) Setbacks are measured from property boundary to solar panels and/or structures associated with the solar facility. They do not apply to landscaping, fencing, wiring, or power lines.
(c) The Planning Commission may reduce the required setback for any yard setback adjoining a non-residential use property boundary, provided that suitable supplemental landscaping is provided as determined by the Planning Commission. In no case is a setback permitted to be less than 100 feet.
(2) Height Limits.
(a) No portion of a ground mounted system shall exceed a total height of 15 feet above grade.
(3) Location and appearance. Solar energy generating systems should minimize visual impact to adjoining properties and properties or historic and scenic significance.
(a) All solar generating panels and accessories are to be sited down slope from ridge lines, toward the interior of the property whenever possible.
(b) The siting of solar energy generating systems should avoid visual corridors that are scenic viewsheds or scenic areas from sites of significant interest, scenic roads, or historic resources.
(c) To the extent possible, panels and accessories shall use materials, colors, and textures that blend the facility into the existing environment.
(d) Ground-mounted systems may not be affixed to a block wall or a fence.
(4) Signs.
(a) A sign, not to exceed four square feet, shall be clearly visible and posted at each entrance to the solar energy generating system site to identify the property owner, the solar energy generating system operator, and the 24-hour emergency contact phone number. Information on the sign shall be kept current.
(b) Placards shall be posted to identify the location of the AC power supply emergency disconnects. All other signage required by the electrical, building, or fire code shall be posted as required.
(c) No other signage shall be permitted without approval from the Zoning Administrator.
(d) The site, fencing, or barriers shall not be used to display any advertisements.
(5) Glare. Applies to principal and accessory use solar energy generating systems.
(a) Glare must be mitigated away from adjoining properties and adjacent roads. All solar panels used shall utilize glare-mitigation technology.
(b) A glare hazard analysis, certified by the installer prior to installation, is required to assess the impacts of glare, and if applicable, a plan to mitigate any glare hazard with additional screening shall be provided.
(6) Electrical Connections. Applies to all solar energy generating systems, including accessory uses and roof-mounted facilities.
(a) All electrical components and wiring must be Underwriter Laboratories certified, carry the UL trademark label, and meet current National Electrical Code requirements. All systems must meet all applicable construction and electrical codes.
(b) Reasonable efforts shall be made to place all utility connections from the solar installation underground. Electrical transformers for utility interconnections may be above ground if required by the utility provider.
(c) Prior to interconnection with the local utility grid, a copy of the conditional approval from the local utility must be provided to, or at the time of, permit application.
(d) A copy of the signed certificate of completion from the utility company shall be provided prior to occupancy permit issuance.
(e) When batteries are included, they must be placed in a secure container or enclosure per manufacture's specifications and screened from view.
(7) Vegetative Stabilization.
(a) The removal of topsoil shall be minimized to the maximum extent practicable, and all topsoil shall remain on site unless otherwise addressed in the decommissioning plan.
(b) Areas under and around the solar panels shall be planted in native grasses or in pollinator-friendly habitat or a combination thereof. Exceptions can be made if a plan is submitted for review and approval related to the agricultural co-use of the area.
(c) Ground cover, grass, and other non-buffer vegetation shall be maintained and not exceed a height of 36 inches at any time except as required for management of pollinator-friendly vegetation.
(d) To the extent practicable, ground cover shall be established prior to installation of solar panels.
(8) Fencing.
(a) The solar energy generating system shall be enclosed by a security fence that is located between the landscaped buffer and the facility.
(b) The fence shall be a minimum or six feet in height and suitable to prevent unauthorized access.
(c) The fence shall be constructed to meet any applicable state and federal rule or standard addressing the physical security of the power system facilities.
(d) Fencing shall be constructed of quality materials and opaque in nature to assist in screening.
(e) The use of barbed wire is prohibited.
(9) Buffer.
(a) A landscaped buffer shall be provided along all property lines or along the exterior of the solar array. The buffer must be designed to provide four-season visual screening of the solar facility and include multi-layered, staggered rows of major and minor trees and shrubs that are a mix of evergreen and deciduous vegetation, with an emphasis on species native to Carroll County.
(b) Buffer shall conform with the plant quantity requirements of § 157.20(C) of the Carroll County Maryland Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances. Buffers shall be a minimum of 35 feet wide. Planting units (PU) shall be generated at one PU per ten linear feet of area to be screened.
(c) Major trees shall be a minimum of six feet in height with a minimum caliper of two inches at the time of planting. Evergreen trees shall be a minimum of six feet in height at installation.
(d) Minor trees shall be at least five feet in height and 1.5-inch caliper at installation. Shrubs shall be a minimum of three-gallon container stock and at least 24 inches in height at installation.
(e) Buffer screening height shall be a minimum of 12 feet. Screening may be achieved with a berm, vegetation at the time of planting, or a combination of berm and vegetation.
(f) If forest or hedgerows exists where screening or buffering is required, it must be preserved to the maximum extent practicable and supplemented with new plantings where necessary to provide the required screening or buffering.
(g) Buffers shall be installed in accordance with best management practices to ensure growth and plant materials survival.
(h) All required buffers shall be preserved and maintained to effectively provide visual screening year-round. Dead or dying buffer materials shall be replaced with similar plant materials on an annual basis.
(i) The operator or property owner shall enter into a surety agreement with the county to provide adequate guaranty to the county in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, or other security approved by the county. The guaranty shall ensure the establishment of the plantings in an amount determined by the county. The surety shall remain in place for a period of five years following installation.
(10) Lighting.
(a) Proposed exterior lighting shall be submitted on a lighting plan for review as part or the site plan process.
(b) Lighting of the solar energy generating system and associated structures shall be limited to the minimum necessary for safety and operational purposes and shall be reasonably shielded from abutting properties.
(c) Lighting shall be activated by motion sensors and shall be shielded and downcast to prevent light from shining onto adjacent parcels, roads, or into the night sky.
(11) Access.
(a) Fire apparatus access roads leading to all ground-mounted solar energy generating systems shall have an improved surface with an unobstructed width of 18 feet.
(b) No variances to the access road width are permitted.
(12) Decommissioning.
(a) A decommissioning plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator as part of the site plan approval process.
(b) The operator or property owner shall provide written notice by certified mail to the Zoning Administrator whenever the solar energy generating system is out of active production for more than six months. Any facility that ceases to produce electricity for twelve months shall be considered abandoned.
(c) The operator or property owner shall either recommence production of electricity and schedule a site inspection with the Zoning Administrator to verify that all use requirements are intact or shall initiate decommissioning of the site.
(d) The operator or property owner shall notify the Zoning Administrator by certified mail of plans to decommission a solar energy generating system, including the proposed date of discontinued operation.
(e) A decommissioned site shall be restored to its original predevelopment condition within 12 months of the proposed date of discontinued operation or abandonment.
(f) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall authorize, but not require, the county to remove the solar energy generating system and restore the site to its predeveloped condition at the expense of the property owner.
(g) Prior to issuance of a building permit, the operator or property owner shall provide a bond, surety, letter of credit, or other financial assurance in a form acceptable to the county to secure payment of 125% of the anticipated cost of removal of associated site improvements and restoration of the site to its predevelopment condition. The financial assurance will be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator and shall remain in full force and effect while the solar energy generating system remains in place. The financial assurance shall be established with automatic renewals.
(h) The county may review the amount of security every five years and ncrease or decrease the amount required if the county determines, in its sole discretion, that the posted security no longer equals 125% of the decommissioning cost.
(i) Notice must be provided to the County within 30 days of the sale or transfer of the lease or property, and a ne,v financial guarantee must be provided by the new lease holder or property owner.
(j) Use of the surety may be used to repair unsafe or hazardous conditions or decommissioning.
(k) Restoration to predevelopmcnt conditions shall be documented in the decommissioning plan and include:
1. Removal of all above and below ground solar electric systems, buildings, cabling, electrical components, foundations, pilings, and any other associated facilities.
2. Disposal of all solid and hazardous waste shall be in accordance with local, state, and federal waste disposal regulations.
3. Removal of all concrete pads, graveled areas, fences, and access roads unless agreement is presented, in writing, in which the property owner agrees for these features to remain.
4. Removal of substations, overhead poles, and/or aboveground electric lines located on-site or vvithin a public right-of-way that are not usable by any other public or private utility.
5. Replacement of topsoil removed or eroded.
6. Stabilization of the site with approved vegetative cover unless the property owner requests in writing not to revegetate due to plans to produce agricultural crops.
7. Onsite burial or any material associated with the solar energy generating system during restoration of the site to predevelopment conditions is prohibited.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 5-15-2021; Ord. 2022-18, passed 11-22-2022; Ord. 2023-04, passed 7-13-2023; Ord. 2024-04, passed 5-16-2024; Ord. 2024-10, passed 12-5-2024) Penalty, see §
158.999
Editor’s note:
Temporary moratorium on solar energy generating systems, see § 113.01.
(A) An adult entertainment business, a massage establishment or a striptease business may not be located within 1,000 feet of:
(1) A religious establishment;
(2) A public or private school;
(3) A public park or public recreational facility;
(4) A public library;
(5) A childcare home, childcare institution, or family day care home licensed or registered under state law; or
(6) A lot zoned residentially or devoted primarily to residential use.
(B) An adult entertainment business, a massage establishment or a striptease business may not be located within 2,500 feet of another adult entertainment business, massage establishment or striptease business.
(Ord. 2019-06, passed 12-12-2019) Penalty, see § 158.999
A junkyard may be authorized by conditional use, provided that:
(A) The area used shall not exceed five acres;
(B) The uses shall be totally enclosed with adequate fencing; and
(C) No operations, including storage or sale of parts, shall be closer than 300 feet to any public highway.
(Ord. 2019-06, passed 12-12-2019) Penalty, see § 158.999
(A) An Industrial Park is a self-contained development area of at least ten acres that is cohesive, with a common development scheme, and approved as a single development plan.
(1) An Industrial Park is permitted in the I-1 District, and principal uses include all uses permitted by right or authorized by conditional use in the I-1 District, except the following:
(a) Airport;
(b) Bus terminal;
(c) Concrete or asphalt recycling;
(d) Contractor’s equipment storage facility;
(e) Oil contaminated soil facility;
(f)
Solar energy generating systems, ground-mounted; and
(g) Storage of sludge.
(2) Additional principal uses permitted may include uses permitted by right or authorized by conditional use in the Commercial Districts, provided that these uses and the supporting parking lot area collectively comprise no more than 20% of the land area of the entire Industrial Park. However, the following uses permitted in the Commercial Districts are prohibited in an Industrial Park:
(a) Adult day care facility;
(b) Assisted living facility;
(c) Cemetery or mausoleum;
(d) Commercial kennel;
(e) Retail store greater than 25,000 square feet in size;
(f) Crematorium;
(g) Drug rehabilitation clinic;
(h) Dwellings;
(i) Funeral establishment;
(j) Hospice facility;
(k) Hospital;
(l) Indoor theater;
(m) Nursing home;
(n) Outdoor drive-in theater;
(o) Outdoor recreation;
(p) Outdoor trap, skeet, rifle, or archery ranges, including gun clubs;
(q) Self-service storage facility;
(r) Tattoo or piercing establishment;
(s) Vehicle repair; and
(t) Vehicle sales.
(3) The following principal uses are also permitted by right in an Industrial Park, without being subject to the percentage limitations above:
(a) Conference center;
(b) Hotel; and
(c) Medical or dental centers.
(4) The following temporary use is prohibited in an Industrial Park: Flea market.
(5) Multiple nonindustrial accessory uses may be permitted, provided that no accessory use shall exceed 5,000 square feet, except a day care center or health club, which may be up to 6,000 square feet, and provided that, in aggregate, the nonindustrial accessory uses do not exceed 10% of the acreage of the entire Industrial Park. To the extent that this section conflicts with § 158.083(B)(2), the provisions of this section shall prevail.
(6) Landscaping, signs, walkways, and parking will be provided in an integrated and harmonious design.
(7) An Industrial Park shall be permitted to subdivide at the option of the developer.
(8) An average of 2.3 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area shall be provided for lots within an Industrial Park. The minimum number of spaces as required herein and any modifications to the parking space design standards, as previously approved by the Planning Commission during the site development plan approval of the Industrial Park, shall supersede any parking requirements and design standards of Chapter 155.
(Ord. 2019-06, passed 12-12-2019; Ord. 2022-17, passed 11-22-2022; Ord. 2024-10, passed 12-5-2024)
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