§ 24.05 PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.

   The following uses are prohibited in the Green Zone because they would not be consistent with the principles of Green Zone development , as expressed herein:

   1.   Manufacturing, except for the following special land uses :

      a.   Prototype development that is accessory to permitted research or technology services.

      b.   Low impact manufacturing operations. Unlike traditional mass or batch manufacturing, low impact manufacturing is characterized by:

         i.   Demonstrated efforts to use less non-renewable resources.

         ii.   Innovative, advanced production processes.

         iii.   Manufacturing best practices.

         iv.   No toxic waste .

         v.   Implementation of the principles of Kaizen1 for continuous improvement.

         vi.   Replanting or protecting existing vegetation.

         vii.   Reducing impervious surfaces , such as roads , parking lots, and roof tops.

         viii.   Using bio-retention, pervious pavement, and other small-scale storm water controls.

   2.   Automobile oriented uses, including:

      a.   Automobile repair garage .

      b.   Automobile service station , filling station , or gas station .

      c.   New or used automobile dealership .

      d.   Drive-in and drive-through establishments .

(Ord. passed 7-9-2013)

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1 Kaizen is Japanese for “improvement” or “change for the “better.” It refers to a philosophy or practices that focus on continuous improvement of processes in manufacturing, engineering, supporting businesses processes, and management.