§ 151.068  (I-2) HEAVY INDUSTRY DISTRICT.
   (A)   Statement of intent.  This district is intended to preserve areas for industrial uses, such as manufacturing, which by their nature are most appropriately located as neighbors of other industrial uses.
   (B)   Permitted uses.  The following uses are allowed with a duly authorized permit from the Zoning Administrator:
      (1)   Any uses listed in an I-1 District;
      (2)   Heavy equipment contractors that require outside storage of equipment and construction materials;
      (3)   Manufacturing and similar type of industrial operations consistent with the purposes of this district that has no adverse environmental impacts, e.g. noise, odor, and the like;
      (4)   Grain elevators, feed mixing plants, and other agricultural manufacturing plants; and
      (5)   Accessory uses clearly incidental to the principle use.
   (C)   Conditional uses.  The following uses may be permitted with the approval of a conditional use permit by the City Council following the procedures outlined in §§ 151.240 of this chapter.
      (1)   Wrecking and salvage yards when completely enclosed within a solid fence;
      (2)   Manufacturing of cement, cement products, and concrete;
      (3)   Stockpiling of sand, gravel, or fill dirt;
      (4)   Manufacture or distillation of grain, wood, or vegetable matter;
      (5)   Any industrial use not specifically listed as a permitted use in this district, and which by its nature has a minimum impact of noise, dirt, soot, offensive odors or unsanitary conditions which could be observed from beyond the specific industrial districts; and
      (6)   Day care facilities.
Yard Requirements for I-2 District
All Uses
Yard Requirements for I-2 District
All Uses
Lot area minimum
1 acre
Lot width minimum feet
150 feet
Maximum lot coverage
85%
Front yard minimum
35 feet
Side yard minimum
15 feet
Rear yard minimum/alley
30 feet/0 feet
Maximum building height
65 feet
 
      (7)   Renewable energy systems (roof mounted active solar system or wind energy facilities) provided they will not cast shadows and obstruct solar access or cause wind deflection to a contiguous property. These apparatuses must also meet all other required zoning and Universal Building Code regulations including setback and height requirements, be in compliance with all state and federal regulations, and meet the requirements of the Park Rapids Municipal Airport Zoning Ordinance.
(Prior Code, § 66-64)  (Am. Ord. 437, passed 6-28-2005; Am. Ord. 491, passed 5-22-2007; Am. Ord. 522, passed 2-23-2010; Am. Ord. 595, passed 7-23-2019)  Penalty, see § 151.999