As required by Sec. 8-2.227 in Article 2 of this chapter, a Use Classification System has been employed to identify industrial Use Types. The most prevalent uses identified for each industrial zone district are "principal" uses allowed by right, as well as "accessory" or "ancillary" uses allowed by right or with the issuance of a Site Plan Review. A smaller number of uses are "conditional" uses permitted through the issuance of a Minor or Major Use Permit.
The industrial Use Types include a full range of manufacturing, processing, research, testing, and office uses. The descriptions of the Use Types in this chapter contain individual specific uses that are classified within the Use Type. These lists of specific typical uses are examples and are not meant to include all uses that may properly be classified within the Use Type. If a specific use is not included under a Use Type, the Planning Director has the discretion of finding that the specific use is similar or consistent with another listed use, and may be allowed as a principal, accessory or conditional, use or, conversely, may find that the use is not an allowed use within the zone.
(a) Light Manufacturing or Processing. This Use Type includes manufacturing and processing of materials and related activities that do not generally result in noise, odor, vibrations, or similar impacts to adjacent neighbors. All activities are conducted within enclosed structures, unless there is additional staff review. Typical uses include light manufacturing and processing involving non-toxic materials such as electrical equipment, instruments, furniture and other household goods, clothing, glass products from previously manufactured glass, and numerous other consumer and technical products. Cannabis uses require the issuance of a Major Use Permit as regulated by Article 14 of this Chapter.
(b) General Manufacturing or Processing. This Use type includes manufacturing processes where the intensity or scale of operations is greater than those classified under "Light Manufacturing" but where impacts on surrounding land uses or the community can typically be mitigated to acceptable levels. Examples of General Manufacturing uses include establishments that make or process raw materials into finished machines or parts for machines; the manufacturing of motor vehicles, transportation equipment, and large appliances; establishments that cut, shape, and finish marble, granite, slate, and other stone; and establishments that produce brick and structural clay products. Also included in this Use Type are agricultural processing operations such as almond hullers, dehydrators, canneries and packing houses, and grain refining. Cannabis uses, including indoor cultivation, processing, nurseries, microbusiness, and manufacturing, require the issuance of a Major Use Permit as regulated by Article 14 of this Chapter.
(c) Heavy Manufacturing or Processing. This Use Type includes the heaviest or most noxious forms of manufacturing and processing, including use of outdoor areas for storage and processing. Such uses traditionally include manufacturing of vehicles and other large equipment; processing of acid, metals, cement, explosives, fireworks, fertilizer, gypsum and plastics; animal feed, sales, stockyards, and slaughtering; recycling and waste disposal; inflammable, explosive, and poisonous liquid or gas storage; junk yards, automobile wrecking yards, building materials and scrap metal yards; oil and gas well drilling and operations; refining of petroleum and its products; tanneries. This Use Type also includes agricultural processing such as large wineries, canneries, and food processing. Cannabis manufacturing uses, including volatile, non-volatile, and infusion, require the issuance of a Major Use Permit as regulated by Article 14 of this Chapter.
(d) Warehousing, Wholesaling, Distribution. This Use Type includes storage of manufactured goods inside enclosed warehouse structures and in outdoor yards. Cannabis distribution facilities require the issuance of a Major Use Permit as regulated by Article 14 of this Chapter.
(e) Research and Development, and Office Uses. This Use Type includes the activities that are found in typical office parks including research laboratories; data processing and computer operations; other professional offices; light manufacturing and storage of high technology instruments; and biotechnology. Cannabis testing and laboratory uses require the issuance of a Major Use Permit as regulated by Article 14 of this Chapter.
(f) Commercial and Service Uses. These uses are small retail, personal services, and food-related activities that serve area workers and allow sales of products manufactured on-site. Typical uses include convenience stores and markets; barbers and dry cleaners; fast food and small sit down restaurants; and retail or outlet stores for products created on-site or in the immediate zone. Cannabis retail uses, including store front and non-store front, and microbusiness, require the issuance of a Major Use Permit as regulated by Article 14 of this Chapter.
(g) Live/work and Residential Uses. This Use Type includes "live/work" activities that are involved in light manufacturing and sales of artisan crafts, such as jewelry and pottery; and loft-type residences.
(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 5, Ord. 1497, eff. June 7, 2018; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1545, eff. January 6, 2022)