In all commercial districts, a limited amount of storage is permitted where the storage is accessory to the principal retail use. Similarly, in industrial districts office and sales operations are permitted where such activities are clearly incidental to the principal industrial use. In certain businesses, the accessory use is an integral part of the overall business operation, such that the business takes on the character of a “mixed use.” In these cases, the specific guidelines provided in this section to determine if the accessory use is reasonable and should be permitted.
(A) Retail uses in industrial districts. Retail uses shall be deemed acceptable accessory uses in industrial districts if the following criteria are met.
(1) Character of the principal use. The principal use on the site must be industrial in character. The retail activity must be an integral part of the business such that separation of the manufacturing and retail activity would adversely affect operating and management procedures.
(2) Percent of floor area. The retail activity shall occupy no more than 30% of the total floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
(3) Percent of gross value. The gross value of the retail sales shall not exceed 30% of the gross value of the products produced on the premises.
(4) Products offered for sale. Retail sales shall be limited primarily to products produced on the premises. If it is determined by the Zoning Administrator that the sale of limited specialty products not produced on the premises is essential to installation or use of the principal sold, then those sales may be permitted, provided that in total they represent less than 50% of the on-site retail sales.
(5) Compatibility of traffic. The type and quantity of traffic generated by the retail sales operation shall be compatible with permitted industrial uses in the district.
(B) Industrial uses in commercial districts. Industrial, processing, and warehouse uses shall be deemed acceptable accessory uses in commercial districts if the following criteria are met.
(1) Character of the industrial use. Assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, and warehouse activities shall be directly related to the specific products or services permitted as principal use on the site.
(2) Limits of industrial activity. Any products manufactured or produced shall not be for distribution to other retail stores or manufacturing facilities.
(3) Types of equipment. Heavy machinery typically found in manufacturing or industrial plants shall not be permitted. The machinery shall not create dust, noise, odor, vibration or fumes that would cause an adverse impact on neighboring properties.
(4) Percent of floor area. All industrial activity shall occur within a defined area and shall occupy no more than 30% of the total building floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
(5) Compatibility of traffic. The type and quantity of traffic generated by the industrial activity shall be compatible with permitted retail uses in the district.
(6) Outside activity prohibited. Industrial activity, if permitted, shall be located entirely within an enclosed building. There shall be no outside storage, except as specifically permitted in the district in which the use is located.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92) Penalty, see § 154.999