1270.18 I-U UTILITY DISTRICT.
   (a)   Intent. The I-U Utility District is created for use in those areas of the City where it is deemed desirable to locate an electrical utilities use. District regulations contained herein are for use only in those areas designated on the official Zoning Map as I-U.
(Ord. 66-103. Passed 12-19-66.)
   (b)   Permitted or Conditional Uses.
(1)   Permitted uses. A building or premises may be used for the following purpose in an I-U District: electrical utility and accessory uses.
(2)   Conditional uses. The following uses shall be deemed conditional uses and, upon favorable recommendation by the Planning Commission, a permit therefor may be issued by the Board of Zoning Appeals as provided in Chapter 1264: wireless telecommunications towers and related wireless telecommunications facilities.
   (Ord. 99-46. Passed 10-24-99.)
   (c)   Prohibited Uses. Uses or processes which would affect an extensive area or be contrary to the public health and welfare in the City are prohibited in this and all other zoning districts. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to, bituminous concrete manufacturing facilities, commonly known as "asphalt plants".
(Ord. 98-87. Passed 3-1-99.)
 
   (d)   Building Height. No building or structure shall exceed sixty feet in height in an I-U District, except as otherwise provided in this Zoning Code.
 
   (e)   Lot Area, Width and Yard Requirements.
(1)   Lot area and width. There shall be no requirement for lot area or width in an I-U District, except that required for the appropriate use plus that which is hereinafter required for yards and necessary parking.
(2)   Yards required. Yards of the following widths or depths shall be provided unless otherwise provided by this Zoning Code:
         A.   Front yards. The depth of the front yard shall be 100 feet, except as otherwise provided by this Zoning Code.
         B.   Side yards. There shall be a minimum side yard on each side of any building or structure of twenty-five feet, measured from the side lot line to the nearest building or structure. Where any use abuts a residential district, there shall be a side yard clearance of 150 feet on the side abutting such district.
         C.   Rear yards. There shall be a minimum rear yard of twenty-five feet. Where a rear yard abuts a residential district, such yards shall be a minimum of 150 feet.
 
   (f)   Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements. The provisions of Chapter 1276 shall apply in the I-U District.
 
   (g)   Permitted Signs. The provisions of Chapter 1274 shall apply in the I-U District.
 
   (h)   Percentage of Lot Coverage. Buildings, together with their accessory uses in an I-U District, shall cover not more than seventy-five percent of the area of the lot. (Ord. 66-103. Passed 12-19-66.)