A. Purpose Statement: The purpose of the M-2 Heavy Manufacturing District is to provide an environment for larger and more intensive industrial uses that do not require, and may not be appropriate for, a nuisance free environment. This zone is appropriate in locations that are supported by the applicable Master Plan policies adopted by the City. This district is intended to provide areas in the City that generate employment opportunities and to promote economic development. The uses include other types of land uses that support and provide service to manufacturing and industrial uses. Due to the nature of uses allowed in this zone, land uses that may be adversely impacted by heavy manufacturing activities are not permitted. Certain land uses are prohibited in order to preserve land for manufacturing uses. Safe, convenient and inviting connections that provide access to businesses from public sidewalks, bike paths and streets are necessary and to be provided in an equal way.
B. Uses: Uses in the M-2 Heavy Manufacturing District as specified in section 21A.33.040, "Table Of Permitted And Conditional Uses For Manufacturing Districts", of this title are permitted subject to the general provisions set forth in section 21A.28.010 of this chapter.
C. Minimum Lot Size:
1. Minimum Lot Area: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
2. Minimum Lot Width: Eighty feet (80').
3. Existing Lots: Lots established prior to April 12, 1995, shall be considered legal conforming lots.
D. Minimum Yard Requirements:
1. Front Yard: Twenty five feet (25').
2. Corner Side Yard: Fifteen feet (15').
3. Interior Side Yard: Twenty feet (20').
4. Rear Yard: Thirty five feet (35').
5. Accessory Uses, Buildings And Structures In Yards: Accessory uses, buildings and structures may be located in a required yard area subject to section 21A.36.020, table 21A.36.020B of this title.
E. Landscape Yard Requirements: The first twenty five feet (25') of all required front yards and the first fifteen feet (15') of all required corner side yards shall be maintained as landscape yards in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 21A.48 of this title.
F. Maximum Height:
1. Height Limits: No building shall exceed eighty feet (80'), except that chimneys and smokestacks shall be permitted up to one hundred twenty feet (120') in height.
2. Railroad Offloading Structures: Cranes, lifts, and other similar offloading structures related to the operation of a railroad freight terminal are allowed up to eighty five feet (85') in height and are also subject to the Airport Flight Path Protection (AFPP) Overlay District and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. (Ord. 12-24, 2024: Ord. 3-18, 2018)