The purpose and intent of the M-I Zoning District is to provide for the heavy commercial, manufacturing and other industrial needs of the City in appropriate locations. However, activities which produce noise, smoke, dust, vibration, glare or similarly objectionable nuisances or use fissionable materials or their wastes, shall be regulated in this as well as other districts. Residential uses are expressly prohibited in this zone. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)
Permitted and conditional uses allowed in the M-I District are in section 11-14-4, "Allowed Uses", of this chapter. All conditional uses must comply with section 11-17-1, "Conditional Uses", of this title. Some permitted uses shall comply with specific standards as referenced in this chapter. All uses shall comply with chapter 18, "Standards Of General Applicability", of this title. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)
The following standards shall apply to development in the M-I Zoning District:
A. Sidewalk: Continuous sidewalks shall be provided across the street fronts of property and shall connect to the existing or proposed sidewalk system. Corner and reverse frontage lots shall provide sidewalks on all sides of the property fronting a street. All new and existing structures meeting the requirements in subsection 11-18-7E, "Pedestrian Access", of this title shall provide sidewalks including ADA standards.
B. Fences, Front Setback: Fences shall not exceed ninety six inches (96") in height except for street vision triangles whereby fences must comply with required street vision standards.
C. Yard: Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky, unobstructed by any structure, including the roof overhang. Landscaping is not required but encouraged.
D. Accessory Structures: Except as provided in subsection 11-17-2D, "Storage Units And Containers", of this title, accessory structures shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') from any building used for residential purposes on the same or adjoining property and shall not be located in required setbacks. When attached to the main building, the accessory building must have outside material covering similar to that of the main unit. No structure of a temporary character, tent, shack, garage or other building shall be used on any lot at any time as a residence either temporarily or permanently. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)
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