It is the intent of the “I-P” Industrial Park District to allow certain industrial land uses in a park-like atmosphere and this type of use, setback loading and unloading to be controlled. This type of zone will be more compatible with adjoining residential and commercial land uses.

The regulations set forth in this Article, or set forth elsewhere in this Regulation when referred to in this Article are the regulations of “I-P” Industrial Park District. No structure or land shall be used and no structure altered, enlarged, or erected which is arranged, intended or designed for other than the uses listed in the Use Regulations.

1.    The tract for use as in Industrial Park District shall not be less than 10 acres in area.

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

a.    A plot plan showing

(1)   Contours at intervals of one foot.

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

(3)   Points of ingress and egress.

(4)   All streets adjoining subject property and the width of existing right-of-way.

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

(6)   Landscaped buffer strips and screening walls in conformance with Section 7 of this Article.

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 1,000 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.

f.     If the applicant desires, he may submit a description or rendering or drawing of the general character of the proposed buildings.

4.    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.

5.    Any substantial deviation, as determined by the enforcement officer, 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.

1.    Animal hospital or clinics.

2.    Bottling works.

3.    Building materials, storage and sales.

4.    Carpenter, cabinet, plumbing and sheet metal shop, providing outdoor storage is completely enclosed with a 6 foot solid fence or wall.

5.    Contractor's office and equipment storage yard providing the storage yard is completely enclosed with a 6-foot high fence or wall.

6.    Dog kennels.

7.    Dry cleaning and laundry plants.

8.    Feed and seed stores.

9.    Frozen food lockers.

10.  Grain elevators.

11.  Greenhouses, retail and wholesale.

12.  Lumber yards.

13.  Machinery sales and storage lots (including farm machinery).

14.  Manufacturing or fabricating  establishments, which are not noxious or offensive by reasons of vibration, noise, dust, fumes, gas, odor or smoke.

15.  Motor vehicle sales and storage.

16.  Poultry storage or slaughtering.

17.  Public utility and public service uses.

18.  Radiator repair shops.

19.  Truck and rail terminals.

20.  Upholstering shops.

21.  Warehouses or storage houses.

22.  Wholesale houses.

Area occupied by building shall not exceed 35 percent of the ground area on which the building is located.

1.    When a building or structure is within 150 feet of a residential district zone, said building or structure shall not exceed 45 feet in height.

2.    When a building or structure is more than 150 feet from a residential district zone, said building or structure shall not exceed 75 feet in height.

1.    Front Yards: The front yard shall be a minimum of 35 feet in depth measured from the front lot line except on collector streets, the minimum front yard shall be 75 feet measured from the centerline of the street and except on arterial streets, the minimum front yard shall be 85 feet measured from the centerline of the street.

2.    Side Yards: A side yard of not less than 20 feet shall be required for uses permitted in this district.

3.    Rear Yards: A rear yard of not less than 20 feet shall be required for uses permitted in this district.

4.    Landscaping and Screening: A solid or semi-solid fence or wall at least 6 feet, but not more than 8 feet high, shall be provided adjacent to any a joining residential district; however, in the event the adjacent residential district and the industrial development are separated by a public right-of-way, a 10-foot landscape buffer which shall consist of trees, shrubs and evergreens shall be provided along the property line and maintained by the owner or owners of this property in the “I-P” District.

Plans and Approval Required: 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 the Article on Parking and Loading

(See the Article on Parking and Loading Regulations.)

(See the Article on Sign Regulations.)