A. Purpose: The purpose of I-1 light industrial district is to provide for heavy commercial and light industrial uses with minimal outdoor operations.
B. Authorized Uses: Table 5-3 (subsection 10-5-3C of this chapter) lists the uses authorized in the I-1 district.
C. Intensity And Dimensional Standards: Development shall conform to the intensity and dimensional standards established in table 8-1 (10-8-1C of this title).
D. Performance Standards: Development shall conform to the standards established in chapter 8 of this title. The following additional performance standards are applicable to the I-1 district:
1. I-1 districts shall be located adjacent to arterials and highways.
2. All buildings and outdoor operating areas shall be set back a minimum of fifty feet (50') from the property line of any residentially zoned property; except, that the building official may authorize a reduction in the width of the setback where a type E buffer yard is provided pursuant to section 10-8-5 of this title.
3. Outside storage of materials, products or equipment shall be limited to areas of the side and rear yards and shall be screened from abutting streets, R districts and C districts.
4. Loading docks shall be located in the side or rear yards; provided, that any loading area facing a street shall be screened in accordance with chapter 8 of this title.
5. Any use located within an I-1 district shall operate only in accordance with the following minimum standards regarding vibration, smoke, odor, noise, glare, wastes, fire hazards and hazardous materials. Conditional uses located within the I-1 district may have higher standards of performance placed upon them through the approval process.
a. Vibration: No activity or operation shall cause, at any time, vibration of the earth perceptible without instruments; except, that vibration caused by blasting may be conducted in accordance with requirements of the fire department.
b. Smoke, Particulate Matter And Gases: All activities and operations shall comply with the adopted air quality regulations of the Illinois division of environmental protection, Illinois department of health and the United States environmental protection agency.
c. Odor: Noxious or toxic odors discharged by the activity or operation shall not be detectable beyond the property line of the lot on which it is located.
d. Noise: No noise shall be emitted beyond the property line or zoning district boundary line. At no time shall the volume of sound continuously or recurrently generate more sound than sixty five (65) dB measured at the property line or zoning district boundary line or as otherwise regulated.
e. Glare: Glare from spotlights or high temperature processes, whether direct or reflected, shall not be visible beyond the property line on which the activity or operation is located.
f. Solid And Liquid Waste: All solid waste, debris and garbage shall be contained within an approved, closed and screened dumpster(s), refuse bin(s) and/or trash compactor(s) until removed from the site. Exterior incineration of trash or garbage shall not be permitted 1 . Sewage and liquid wastes shall be discharged only in full compliance with applicable county, state and federal laws.
g. Fire Hazards: Activities or operations within the I-1 district shall be operated in conformance with the requirements of the fire department and any applicable state regulations.
h. Hazardous Materials: Activities or operations within I-1 district shall provide a list of all materials to be used or located on the site, whether on a full time or part time basis, that are covered by SARA title III community right to know. This information shall be provided at the time of site plan review. If the activity or operation is existing and is a change of use or expansion, such information shall be provided to the building official with the change of use permit application or other required permit, but prior to the introduction of the hazardous materials to the site. (Ord. 03-O-9, 3-18-2003)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See also subsection 4-3-4C of this code. |