The M-2 District is intended and designed to provide areas for development of property characterized by production, manufacturing, distribution, or fabrication activities not suitable within the M-1 or M-1A Districts.
1. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the use of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the M-2 District.
A. Uses permitted in the M-1A District, provided that no dwelling unit is permitted except those for employees having duties in connection with any premises requiring them to live on said premises, including families of such employees when living with them.
B. Any other use not otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, the following uses shall be permitted subject to approval by the Council after public hearing, and after report and recommendation by the Commission. The Council shall consider all the following provisions in its determination upon the particular use at the location requested:
(1) The proposed location, design, construction, and operation of the particular use adequately safeguards the health, safety, and general welfare of persons residing or working in adjoining or surrounding property.
(2) Such use shall not impair an adequate supply of light and air to surrounding property.
(3) Such use shall not unduly increase congestion in the streets, or public danger of fire and safety.
(4) Such use shall not diminish or impair established property values in adjoining or surrounding property.
(5) Such use shall be in accord with the intent, purpose, and spirit of these zoning regulations and the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
No permit will be issued in the M-2 District, other than those uses meeting the requirements listed in M-1A, except as specifically approved by the City Council.
2. Required Conditions.
A. The best practical means known for the disposal of refuse matter or water-carried waste, the abatement of obnoxious or offensive odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise, or similar nuisance shall be employed.
B. All principal buildings and all accessory buildings or structures, including loading and unloading facilities, shall be located at least 100 feet from any R District or C District boundary except where adjoining a railroad right-of-way.
3. Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19 of these zoning regulations:
Lot Area | no minimum |
Lot Width | no minimum |
Minimum Front Yard | 40 feet |
Minimum Rear Yard | 30 feet, unless the rear lot line adjoins a railroad right-of-way, in which case, none required. |
Minimum Side Yard | No minimum, except when adjoining an R District, the minimum side yard setback shall be 100 feet. |
Maximum Height | no limit – principal building 1 story or 14 feet accessory building |
4. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of these zoning regulations.
5. Site Plan Requirements. For site plan requirements, see Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances.
6. Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than 10 percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structures or buildings; except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.