It is the intent of the “I – P” Industrial Park District to allow certain industrial land uses in a park-like atmosphere and to control the type of use, setback, parking, loading, and unloading. It is also intended that this zone be compatible with adjoining dwelling and commercial land uses.

The regulations set forth in this Article, or set forth elsewhere in this Ordinance when referred to in this Article, are the regulations for “I – P” Industrial Park District. No building shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the uses listed in SECTION 3 below.

The following uses may be permitted providing the entire operation is conducted within a building or an enclosed and landscaped yard. No portion of the property shall be used in such a manner as to create a nuisance to adjacent sites, such as, but not limited to: vibration, sound, electromagnetic disturbance, radiation, air pollution, or dust emission of odorous, toxic, or noxious matter. All uses must comply with all City, State, and Federal regulations regarding protection of the environment and the surrounding properties. A commercial outlet for products manufactured on the property shall be allowed in the “I – P” District, provided that the commercial use is clearly subordinate to the principal use (manufacturing or wholesaling) and does not take up more than fifteen (15) percent of the gross floor area.

1.    Uses primarily engaged in research activities, including but not limited to research laboratories and facilities, developmental laboratories and facilities, and compatible light manufacturing relating to the following examples: bio-chemical; chemical; development facilities for national welfare on land, sea or air; film and photography; medical and dental; metallurgy; pharmaceutical; x-ray.

2.    Manufacture, research, assembly, testing, and repair of components, devices, equipment and systems, and parts and components, such as, but not limited to, the following examples: coils, tubes, and semi-conductors; communication, navigation control, transmission and reception equipment, and control equipment and systems; data processing equipment and systems; glass edging, beveling, and silvering; graphics and art equipment; metering instruments; optical devices, equipment, and systems; phonographs, audio units, radio equipment, and television equipment; photographic equipment; radar, infra-red, and ultraviolet equipment and systems; scientific and mechanical instruments; testing equipment.

3.    Other manufacturing to include, but not limited to, the following examples:

a.    Manufacture, fabrication, and/or assembly of the following or similar products: aircraft and related components, automotive parts, boats, clocks and watches, coffins, ceramic products, concrete products, electrical appliances, farm equipment, heating and ventilating equipment, linoleum, machinery and machine tools, musical instruments, neon signs, novelties, optical goods, refrigeration, screw machine products, sheet metal products, shoes, silk screens, sporting goods, springs, stencils, toys.

b.    The manufacture of products or products made from the following or similar materials: aluminum, bags, batteries, boxes, paper, brass, cans, copper, glass, grinding wheels, iron, linoleum, matches, mattresses, steel, tin, tools, wool, yarn.

c.    The manufacturing, compounding, processing, or treatment of the following or similar items: non-corrosive acids, candles, cigars and cigarettes, detergents, disinfectants, dye, food products, lubricating oil, pharmaceutical products, plastics, toiletries, vitamin products, waxes and polishes, wines.

d.    Woodworking shops (provided that, if a planer, router, sticker, or molder is maintained, all doors and windows in the outside walls of the room in which said machinery is located shall be kept closed while said machine is in use), for manufacture of boxes, furniture, wood products, or similar items.

4.    Distribution and warehousing plants.

5.    Administrative, professional, and business offices associated with and accessory to a permitted use.

6.    Regional or home offices of industries which are limited to a single use and accessory to any of the above industrial developments.

7.    Blue printing, Photostatting, photo engraving, printing, publishing, and bookbinding.

8.    Agriculture, as a continuation of the existing land use, and all necessary structures and appurtenances shall be permitted.

9.    General contractor and construction industries relating to the building industry, such as general contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, etc.

1.    A tract for an Industrial Park District shall not be less than ten (10) acres in area with no individual lot being less than one (1) acre in size.

2.    Maximum building coverage of fifty (50) percent of a site is allowed. Parking structures shall not be calculated as building area; however, said structures shall be used only for the parking of company vehicles, employees’ vehicles, or vehicles belonging to persons visiting the subject firm.

1.    When a building or structure is within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a residential district zone, said building or structure shall not exceed forty-five (45) feet in height.

2.    When a building or structure is more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from a residential district zone, said building or structure shall not exceed seventy-five (75) feet in height.

1.    Front Yard: A front yard of fifty (50) feet shall be required for uses permitted in the “I – P” District, except that unsupported roofs or sun screens may project six (6) feet into the front yard area.

2.    Side Yard Setback: A side yard of forty (40) feet shall be required for uses permitted in this district, except that if a single building is constructed on two or more lots, or if a site on which a single building was originally constructed is further subdivided into two or more lots in accordance with the provisions of SECTION 4, paragraph 2 of this Article, no side yard setback is required from interior lot lines; provided further, that, in any event, there shall be at least twenty (20) feet of open space between all buildings on the property which area shall be a side yard setback area. In the case of a corner lot, the street side setback shall be fifty (50) feet, except that unsupported roofs and sunscreens may project six (6) feet into the setback area. Interior lot lines for corner lots shall be considered side lot lines.

3.    Rear Yard Setback: Rear yard setback shall be twenty (20) feet.

1.    The applicant shall prepare and submit a preliminary development plan for review and approval by the Planning Commission and the Governing Body which shall include:

a.    A development plan showing:

i.     Contours at intervals of one (1) foot.

ii.    Setback lines or general building locations on the tract to conform with the yard requirements of this district.

iii.   Points of ingress and egress.

iv.   All streets adjoining subject property and the width of existing right-of-way.

v.    Designation of individual tracts or parcels if the area is to contain more than one building site.

vi.   Landscaped buffer strips and screening walls.

b.    Location map showing the development and zoning of the adjacent property, including the location and the type of buildings and structures thereon.

c.    The full legal description of the boundaries of the properties to be included in the area to be zoned “I – P” District.

d.    A map showing the general arrangement of streets within an area of two hundred (200) feet from the boundaries of the area to be zoned “I – P” District.

e.    A map showing location of proposed sewers, water, and other utility lines.

2.    Upon approval of the preliminary development plan by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall prepare and submit a final development plan, which shall incorporate any changes or alterations requested. The final development plan and the Planning Commission recommendation shall be forwarded to the Governing Body for review and final action.

3.    Any substantial deviation, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, from the approved “I – P” plan shall constitute a violation of the building or zoning permit authorizing construction of the project. Changes in plans shall be resubmitted for reconsideration and approval by the Planning Commission and Governing Body prior to the issuance of a building or zoning permit.

4.    Plans showing layout and design of all required off-street parking areas shall be submitted and approved by the Zoning Administrator, prior to issuing a zoning or building permit. Before approving the parking layout, the Zoning Administrator shall satisfy himself that the spaces provided are usable and meet standard design criteria. All required off-street parking areas, including access drives, shall be improved with asphalt, concrete, or similar dust-free surface, and all parking spaces shall be clearly marked.

See ARTICLE XXIIII.

See ARTICLE XXIV.

See ARTICLE XXV.

See ARTICLE XXVI.