(a) Except as provided in Section 1159.02(a)(8), permitted uses within the Industrial District shall conform to the following standards. Conditional uses shall also conform to these standards and, where applicable, to the Supplementary Standards for Conditional Use in Section 1159.05. In the event of a conflict between the development standards in Section 1159.04 and 1159.05, the more specific Supplemental Conditional Use Standards of Section 1159.05 are to be used.
(b) Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Certificate for development in the Industrial District, a site plan review as defined in Chapter 1108 is required.
(c) Lot Requirements. Prior to determining setbacks, refer to Section 1173.06(a). If a bufferyard is required and the minimum setback is less than the appropriate bufferyard width, then the setback shall be equal to the bufferyard width. If a bufferyard is required and the minimum setback is greater than the appropriate bufferyard width, then the setback shall be equal to the required setback.
(1) Minimum lot area: None, except that lot size shall be adequate to meet all building and pavement setbacks, parking, circulation, open space and landscaping requirements.
(2) Minimum lot width: None, except that all lots must abut a public street and have adequate width to meet all building and pavement setbacks, parking, circulations, open space and landscaping requirements.
(3) Minimum front yard setback: Structure setback 30', 40' on an arterial street. No parking shall be permitted in the front yard.
(4) Minimum side and rear yard: Fifteen feet for both structures, except fences, and pavement areas or storage lots; fifty feet for structures pavement areas and storage areas if adjacent to residential districts.
(5) Maximum lot coverage: For structures, outdoor storage, open service and pavement areas, eighty-five percent (85 %). The remainder of the site shall be landscaped with natural vegetation.
(6) Parking areas shall be no closer to main structures than 10'.
(d) Building Requirements in the Industrial District are: Maximum height: Forty feet.
(e) Site Development Requirements in the Industrial District are:
(1) All open service areas, outdoor storage areas or loading docks shall be screened by walls or fences, seven feet minimum height, twelve feet maximum height, that effectively conceal such operations from adjacent streets or adjacent residential districts. Open service and outdoor storage areas may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the lot area.
(2) A traffic concept plan shall be provided illustrating traffic flow patterns, traffic control points, points of access, loading areas, parking areas and parking spaces. In addition, expected peak hour traffic use by employees, the general public and deliveries shall be described by text.
(3) All applicable State and Federal air and water quality standards shall be considered as additional Industrial District use requirements.
(4) Parking, Loading, Access and Circulations Requirements for uses permitted in this district are set forth in Chapter 1171.
(5) Landscaping and Screening Requirements for uses permitted in this district are set forth in Chapter 1173.
(6) Signage Requirements for uses permitted in this district are set forth in Chapter 1181.
(7) Lighting Requirements for uses permitted in this district are set forth as follows:
A. All exterior lighting shall be designed to direct light downwardly, i.e. cut off type fixtures.
B. All lights shall be arranged to reflect light away from any street or adjacent property.
C. Direct or indirect glare into the eyes of motorists or pedestrians shall be avoided.
D. All types of parking, pedestrian and other exterior lighting shall be on poles or wall mounted cutoff fixtures and shall be from the same type and style.
E. Cutoff type landscape and building uplighting shall be permitted.
F. All building illuminations shall be from concealed sources.
G. Parking lot lighting shall be no higher than 28'.
H. No colored or flashing lights shall be used to light the exterior of buildings.
(8) A descriptive text shall be provided indicating the nature of the activity to be carried on, expected levels of noise, odor, dust, smoke, light, glare or vibration to result from normal operation of such activity; and the expected number of employees per shift at the outset and at full expansion (if planned). Trash collection systems shall be both shown by plan and described by text. Exact descriptions of uses for outdoor areas is also required. Other information as required by the Planning Commission shall be submitted either in text or on plans.
(Ord. 01-31A. Passed 6-19-01.)