In the GI General Industrial District, the following uses may be permitted as conditional uses by the Planning Commission with the consent of Council, or Council without the consent of the Planning Commission, subject to the general conditions as set forth in Chapter 1250 and the following specific conditions:
(a) Salvage Yards.
(1) All outdoor storage areas shall be screened or fenced with a solid fence at least 8 feet in height. Such fence shall be maintained in sound condition, painted and presenting a neat and inconspicuous appearance. In addition, the use of trees and shrubs shall be encouraged to enhance the outward appearance of the enclosed area. Storage between the street and such fence is strictly prohibited.
(2) All outside salvage or stored material shall be located no closer than 75 feet to the side and rear property lines when located adjacent to a nonresidential district, and a 200 foot transition area measured from the fence to any residential district boundary shall be maintained. Such strip shall be planted with trees, grass, and shrubs.
(3) Salvage yards shall be established and maintained according to all applicable State statutes. The stricter regulations, either State or local, shall prevail.
(4) A minimum of 2 acres shall be provided.
(5) A front yard of 100 feet from the right-of-way line shall be maintained. Such front yard shall be planted with trees, grass, and shrubs.
(6) No material shall be stocked above the fence height, except the movable equipment used in the operation.
(7) No open burning shall be permitted, and all industrial processes involving the use of equipment for cutting, compressing, or packing shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
(8) A development plan shall be submitted at the time of application showing: building location, accessory buildings or structures locations, fence location, fence type and specifications, planting plan, parking area, street access point or points, and drawn to scale.
(9) A salvage yard operation shall be permitted to operate in an approved location provided that the operation of such use does not adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.
(b) Wireless Telecommunications. Wireless telecommunication towers, wireless telecommunication facilities, and wireless telecommunication shelters as set forth in Section 1287.16.
(c) Other Uses. Any other use similar in nature as determined by the Planning Commission with the consent of Council or Council without the consent of the Planning Commission .
(e) Wind Energy Facilities. Wind energy facilities as set forth in Grafton Codified Ordinances Chapter 1296.
(f) Kennels.
(1) A minimum lot area of two acres is required.
(2) A kennel may be a primary use or may be accessory to a permitted or nonconforming use.
(3) Condition of facilities. The facilities for housing dogs shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in good repair to prevent injury to the dogs, to contain the dogs and restrict the entrance of other animals.
(4) Floors, Walls, Ceilings. Kennel floors and removable resting boards, if provided, shall be constructed of non-toxic, easily cleaned, water impervious materials. Walls, and ceilings if provided, shall be painted and kept clean.
(5) Runs. Inside Pens. Inside or outside runs shall be provided and shall be not less than thirty-six inches wide for a dog weighing not more than forty-five pounds, forty-eight inches wide for a dog weighing more than forty-five pounds. The minimum length of runs shall be ten feet. Inside pens shall be of the following sizes: For dogs weighing not more than twenty-five pounds, five square feet per dog, for dogs weighing more than twenty-five pounds, but not more than forty-five pounds, nine square feet per dog, and for dogs weighing over forty-five pounds, sixteen square feet per dog.
(6) Lighting. Lighting by either natural or artificial means shall provide a minimum of thirty candle power for at least eight hours per day except where contraindicated for health reasons. A means to control the amount of sunlight entering dog quarters during the warm seasons of the year shall be provided.
(7) Water facilities. Hot and cold water facilities shall be provided.
(8) Ventilation. The kennel space shall be ventilated in such a manner as will provide fresh air at all times.
(9) Kennel temperature. The kennel temperature shall be maintained at a reasonable and suitable level to promote the health and comfort of the type of dog or dogs housed.
(10) Sanitation. Environmental sanitation shall be adequate to keep vermin at a minimum.
(11) Removal and disposal of excreta. Feces and other excreta shall be removed at least once daily and the runs washed down with hot water and disinfectant cleaner. Excreta shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner.
(12) Segregation of dogs. Adult dogs shall be segregated for health, welfare or breeding reasons, and any vicious animals shall be removed and caged separately.
(13) Isolation facilities. Facilities for isolating dogs under quarantine of treatment for communicable diseases shall be in a room or area that is separated from other dog-holding facilities.
(14) Segregation of puppy litters. Puppy litters shall be maintained segregated from other litters.
(15) Cages. Dogs confined in cages shall be caged individually except where otherwise indicated for health or welfare reasons. Each cage shall be large enough for the dog or dogs housed therein to turn about freely, to stand erect and to lie down in a natural position.
(16) Shelter from inclement weather. All dogs shall be provided access to shelter which will protect them against inclement weather, preserve the dog's body heat and keep them dry. The shelter shall be kept clean and in a sanitary condition.
(17) Water and food supplies. Dogs shall be provided with clean fresh water and sufficient and wholesome food. Food and water containers shall be kept clean and sanitized.
(g) Solar Power Plants pursuant to Chapter 1297. Agricultural activities limited strictly to cultivation of fruits, vegetables and other plant material that is harvested for human or animal consumption or use.
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01; Ord. 11-018. Passed 6-7-11; Ord. 11-020. Passed 6-21-11; Ord. 18-009. Passed 6-19-18.)