A. Statement Of Intent: The manufacturing districts are intended to provide appropriate locations for manufacturing, fabrication, processing, packaging, distribution, storage, shipping and other transportation activities contributing to the economic base of the city; to enhance employment opportunities; to encourage the efficient use of land; to enhance property values and the tax base; to improve the design quality of industrial areas; and to help implement adopted plans.
B. Impact Controls and General Restrictions in the Manufacturing Districts:
1. Refuse Control: Refuse containers must be covered and shall be stored within completely enclosed buildings or screened in conformance with the requirements of Section 21A.40.120 of this title.
2. Lighting: On site lighting shall be located, directed or designed in such a manner as to contain and direct light and glare only to the property on which it is located.
3. Outdoor Sales, Display Or Storage: "Sales and display (outdoor)" and "storage and display (outdoor)", as defined in chapter 21A.62 of this title, are allowed where specifically authorized in the table of permitted and conditional uses in section 21A.33.040 of this title. These uses shall conform to the following:
a. The outdoor sales display of merchandise, and outdoor storage of equipment shall not:
(1) Encroach into areas of required parking;
(2) Be located in any required yard area within the lot; or
(3) Include the use of banners, pennants or strings of pennants.
b. Outdoor storage of auto bodies, or other metal, glass bottles, rags, rubber, paper or other articles commonly known as junk, in the M-1 and M-2 districts shall be screened by a solid wall or fence (including solid entrance and exit gates) not less than seven feet (7') nor more than ten feet (10') in height. The outdoor storage shall not be stacked higher than the enclosing wall or fence. Fencing location shall not encroach into any sight distance triangle.
c. Outdoor sales and display and outdoor storage shall also be permitted when part of an authorized temporary use, as established in chapter 21A.42 of this title.
C. Permitted Uses: The uses specified as permitted uses, in section 21A.33.040, "Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses For Manufacturing Districts", of this title, are permitted, provided that they comply with all requirements of this chapter, the general standards set forth in part IV of this title, and all other applicable requirements of this title.
D. Conditional Uses: The uses specified as conditional uses, in section 21A.33.040, "Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses For Manufacturing Districts", of this title, shall be allowed in the manufacturing districts provided they are approved pursuant to the standards and procedures for conditional uses set forth in chapter 21A.54 of this title, and comply with all other applicable requirements of this title.
E. Accessory Uses: Accessory uses such as restaurants, cafeterias, doctors'/nurses' offices and daycare facilities that are provided for the use and convenience of employees/occupants of the principal use are allowed, provided they are located within the principal building. Accessory uses integral to the operation of the principal use are permitted within separate accessory buildings and structures. Storage of flammable liquids that are accessory to a principal use shall be permitted subject to fire department approval. The requirements of chapter 21A.40 of this title shall also apply.
F. Off Street Parking And Loading: All uses in the manufacturing districts shall comply with the provisions governing off street parking and loading in chapter 21A.44 of this title.
G. Landscaping and Buffering: All uses in the manufacturing districts shall comply with the provisions governing landscaping and buffering in Chapter 21A.48 of this title.
H. Signs: Signs shall be allowed in the manufacturing districts in accordance with provisions of chapter 21A.46 of this title.
I. Environmental Performance Standards: All uses in the manufacturing districts shall conform to the environmental performance standards in section 21A.36.180 of this title. (Ord. 12-24, 2024: Ord. 66-13, 2013: Ord. 88-95 § 1 (Exh. A), 1995: Ord. 26-95 § 2(14-0), 1995)