In addition to other uses specifically identified elsewhere in this title, the following are uses allowed in the I-1 Light Industrial District by the issuance of an administrative permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Chapter 198 (Administrative Permits and Approval) of this title.
(A) Essential services, except transmission pipelines and transmission or substation lines in excess of 33 kV and up to 100 kV, as regulated by § 205.05 (Essential Services) of this title.
(B) Outside, aboveground storage facilities for fuels used for heating purposes, or for motor fuel dispensing purposes related to the approved principal use, but not for sale. Such facilities shall be limited to liquefied petroleum and propane gas used for standby heating and to equipment used for dispensing such gaseous fuels to vehicles and containers which are used in conjunction with the allowed principal use. The location and design of such facilities for new developments shall be included with the site plan submitted for review and approved as required by this title. The location and design of such facilities for existing developments in all cases shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator and the following criteria:
(1) The design, construction, and location of the equipment must comply with state and city codes including appropriate National Fire Protection Association specifications, Minnesota Uniform Fire Code requirements, and manufacturer’s specifications.
(2) An accurate site plan for the development based upon a certified survey, shall be submitted showing to scale the location of the storage equipment, including any fencing and landscaping relating to the safety and screening of the equipment.
(3) Solid wall enclosures should not be used to assure that fire hose streams can be directed onto the storage equipment with minimal obstruction.
(4) Equipment must be located so as not to obstruct approved parking spaces, driving aisles, fire lanes, utility easements, or required building ingress or egress points.
(5) No signage shall be permitted, other than required safety information, product identification, product hazards, and operation instructions. For the purpose of this chapter, SIGNAGE includes words, graphics, logos, and symbols.
(D) Sales, rental, or display (indoor and outdoor) as an accessory use in association with an allowed principal use provided that:
(1) The area so occupied shall not exceed 10% of the principal building;
(2) No storage or display of merchandise shall be permitted in required rear, side, or front yards and shall be limited to the area of the customer entrances; and
(3) The outdoor sales, rental, or display area shall be included in the calculations for parking spaces required for the use and shall not occupy space required for parking as stipulated by Chapter 210 (Off-Street Parking) of this title, except as may be exempted for cause by the Zoning Administrator.
(E) Temporary structures as regulated by § 205.17 (Temporary Structures) of this title.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011)