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CHAPTER 7 Industrial (I) Zone
SECTION:
11-7-1: Purpose
11-7-2: Permitted Uses
11-7-3: Conditional Uses
11-7-4: Height Regulations
11-7-5: Setback and Site Requirements
11-7-6: Area Requirements
11-7-7: Water and Sewer Services
11-7-8: Off-Street Parking Requirements
11-7-9: Landscaping/Buffering Required
11-7-1: PURPOSE. The Industrial zone is established to provide for and encourage the
grouping together of industrial uses capable of being operated under such standards as to location
and appearance of buildings and the treatment of the land about them, that they will be unobtrusive
and not detrimental to surrounding commercial or residential uses.
(Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013).
11-7-2: PERMITTED USES. The following uses are permitted in the Industrial zone:
(A) All light industrial uses including manufacturing plants, processing plants and related uses,
provided such uses shall not cause:
(1) Dust, smoke, gas, fumes, noise, vibrations, or odors beyond the boundaries of the
site on which such use is conducted, that are unduly hazardous or injurious to other
properties in the vicinity or to the general public.
(2) Hazard of fire, explosion, or other physical damage to any adjacent building or
plant growth.
(B) Construction equipment, maintenance or operating equipment of public agencies or public
utilities or materials and equipment or a similar nature including lumber, coal, sand and
gravel yards.
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(C) Food processing.
(D) Laundry and dry-cleaning establishments of an industrial character.
(E) Accessory buildings, subject to the restrictions in section 11-11-6 of this Code.
(F) Other similar uses that are determined by the City Council to be compatible with the
purpose and intent of this zone.
(Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013).
11-7-3: CONDITIONAL USES.
(A) The City may, after notice and public hearing pursuant to Chapter 8 of this Title, permit
the uses specified below, where such uses are deemed essential or desirable to the public
convenience or welfare. On all conditional use permit applications, the City shall have the
discretion to require an impact statement to assess the impact of the proposed conditional
use upon surrounding properties and upon city services and infrastructure. The City may
impose such conditions and safeguards, as it deems necessary to protect the best interests
of the surrounding property or neighborhood and city services or infrastructure from
damage, hazard, nuisance or other detriment.
(B) The following conditional uses are permitted in the Industrial zone:
(1) All heavy industrial uses.
(2) Temporary buildings used necessary for construction purposes for a period not to
exceed one (1) year.
(3) Broadcasting towers for radio or television.
(4) Wireless communication towers and associated operational facilities, buildings,
and equipment, provided such facilities are located within a T-1 or T-2 Overlay
zone and are compliant with the provisions set forth in Chapter 2, Title 10 of this
City Code.
(5) Storage, for wholesale or for distribution in bulk, of any flammable liquid above or
below ground.
(6) Sewage treatment plants and similar facilities.
(7) Railroad box cars, motor vehicle cargo containers or other containers normally used
for the shipment of freight, cargo or other items, by rail, ship or motor vehicular
transportation, where the owner uses such containers for storage purposes.
(8) Recycling collection centers.
(9) Any lawful use not otherwise permitted in any other zone established under this
Title.
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(10) Buildings or structures exceeding five (5) stories or forty-five (45) feet in height,
whichever is greater, but in no event exceeding one hundred fifty (150) feet in
height.
(Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013); (Ord. 190-02-15, 2/17/2015).
11-7-4: HEIGHT REGULATIONS. No building or structure shall exceed five (5) stories
or forty-five (45) feet in height, whichever is greater, unless approved as a conditional use under
section 11-7-3(A) of this Chapter. Roofs above the square of the building and building
architectural design features not used for human occupancy, such as chimneys, flag poles,
television antennas, ornamental architectural design appurtenances or other similar building
features, shall not be considered in determining such height.
(Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013).
11-7-5: SETBACK AND SITE REQUIREMENTS. The following setback requirements
shall apply for the Industrial (I) zone.
(A) Front Yard. The front yard setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet when a lot abuts,
touches, or adjoins, or is across the street from a residential district, otherwise no front yard
setback is required.
(B) Side Yard. The side yard setback shall be a minimum of 20 feet when a lot abuts, touches,
or adjoins a residential district, otherwise no side yard setback is required.
(C) Rear Yard. The rear yard shall be a minimum of 20 feet when a lot abuts, touches, or
adjoins a residential district, otherwise no rear yard setback is required.
(D) Visibility Requirements. Any corner lot must meet the visibility setback requirements as
imposed by the City, county or state.
(E) Protection of Waterways. Any development near any irrigation canal or ditch shall
protect the canal or ditch right-of-way from encroachment and meet all standards required
by the owner of the canal.
(Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013); (Ord. 279-07-22, 7/19/2022).
11-7-6: AREA REQUIREMENTS. There shall be no minimum lot size.
(Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013).
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11-7-7: WATER AND SEWER SERVICES. Industrial activities shall secure an
adequate water supply and shall provide for the proper treatment of discharge water in a manner
to eliminate adverse effects upon the IBSD sewer system and the environment.
(Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013).
11-7-8: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Off-street parking shall comply
with Chapter 12 of this Title.
(Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013).
11-7-9: LANDSCAPING/BUFFERING REQUIRED. Landscaping shall cover at least
five percent (5%) of the parking lot areas of any industrial development. Landscaping shall be
placed in a manner to buffer adjacent incompatible uses. This requirement shall apply to all new
industrial development for which a permit is issued after the date of the ordinance adopting this
Title, and to any remodel of an industrial facility should it be determined that more than fifty
percent (50%) of the facility is being remodeled or expanded. If the industrial development abuts
a residential area, a buffer of landscaping or fencing shall divide the industrial development from
the residential area. No buffer shall exceed six (6) feet in height. The City Council shall review
and approve all landscaping plans.
(Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013).