(A) The purpose of the industrial districts is to provide for the development of varied industrial uses that would supply needed employment opportunities for the county. Industrial development has inherent characteristics that require special attention and protection. Due regard must be given to industrial needs for adequate site locations with concentration on terrain, availability of water and sewer systems, transportation, and compatibility with surrounding development.
(B) The Limited Industrial District (LI) is intended to provide adequate area for development of industrial uses whose operations have a relatively minor nuisance value and provides a healthful operating environment secure from the encroachment of residential uses and protected from adverse effects of incompatible industries.
(C) The General Industrial District (GI) is intended to provide areas for industries involving manufacturing or processing and for those industrial uses which cannot meet the performance criteria of the Limited Industrial District.
(D) The Mineral Mining District (MM) is a floating zone established for the purpose of providing for the development of needed mineral resources in areas where such resources exist subject to adequate safeguard for the conservation of the environment.
(E) The Office/Research Industrial District (ORI) is intended to provide for the development of office, research and limited manufacturing uses in high visibility locations along major highways. Development in this district shall be characterized by an absence of nuisances in a clean and aesthetically attractive setting. This district shall permit limited manufacturing, fabrication or assembly operations which would, by nature of the product, or magnitude of production, be compatible with research, professional or business offices. Commercial uses shall be limited to those which are primarily oriented towards servicing those businesses located within the Office/Research Industrial District.
(Ord. 77-1-78, § 40-56, 1-24-1977; Ord. 85-34-366, 8-8-1985; Ord. 08-26-502, 10-14-2008; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)