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DIVISION 18. - 1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT1141
Footnotes:
Editor's note—Ord.No.32 3rd series,§2,adopted March 27,2006,repea�ed the former div. 18,078-821-78-825,and enacted a new div. 18,
§§78-821-78-832,asset out herein.The former div. 18 pertained to similbr subject matter and derived from Code 1984,§10.50(1)—(5);Ord.
No.1612nd series,08,11,adopted June 7,1997,•Ord.No. 1832nd series;§3,adopted Feb.22,1999,Ord.No. 183rd series,§3,adopted Sept
27,2004.
Cross reference—Businesses,ch.26.
Sec. 78-821. - Purpose and review of building permit applications.
(a) General provisions. The purpose of the Industrial District is to permit and encourage the
development of high quality industrial uses which are compatible with the aesthetic character of
the city and to encourage the development of such industries that are able and willing to achieve
superior standards of design and environmental protection.To this end,the city may find that
improvements are required to a particular site which'are greater than the minimum standards
found as part of this district.
(b) Site plan review. All site reviews in any I-Industrial district shall be reviewed as set forth in article 11,
division 4 of this chapter.
(c) Determination of use. Whenever a proposed use is not clearly defined as to its inclusion in the list of
permitted, conditional, or accessory uses in this district,the zoning administrator shall make a
determination.The zoning administrator may refer the item to the city council for a final
determination, if desired.
(d) Certificate of occupancy. Prior to occupancy of any building or premises within the I-Industriai
district for which a building permit has been obtained,the applicant shall obtain a certificate of
occupancy.As a part of this certificate,the applicant shall be required to demonstrate compliance
with all of the terms of this division.
(e) Existing land uses.
(1) Any building or use that does not conform to the;requirements of this division, existing prior
to the passage of this division, shall be allowed to continue to operate in the same manner
and to the same extent, subject to the requirements of article II, division 2 related to
nonconforming uses and related matters.
(2) Where such changes increase the total usable floor area of an existing nonconforming
building by less than 25 percent, a property owner may maintain the existing building in its
nonconforming state.The requirements for bringing improvements into conformance shall
also be applied to legal, nonconforming site improvements such as parking lots and
landscaping. Such changes or additions may be ade to coordinate with the existing building
materials and design without meeting the require ents of this division.The 25 percent
threshold shall be measured cumulatively from the date of the adoption of this division, and
shall not be exceeded without applying the requir ments of subsection 78-821(e)(3).
(3) Where such changes increase the total usable flo r area of an existing nonconforming
building by 25 percent or more,the property own r shall be required to bring the building
and property into full conformance with this division.The requirements for bringing
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improvements into conformance shall also be applied to legal, nonconforming site
improvements such as parking lots and landscaping. The 25 percent threshold shall be
measured cumulatively from the date of the adoption of this division.
(f) All buildings in the /, Industrial District shall be required to be on platted lots. All changes to lot
configuration shall require platting in accordance with chapter 82. article III, Orono Subdivision
Regulations. No lot identified in whole or in part by a metes and bounds description shall be
eligible for a building permit until a final plat has been approved and recorded for said lot.
(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006; Ord. No. 68 3rd series, § 10, 2-8-2010)
Sec. 78-822. - Permitted uses.
(a) General conditions. The following are permitted uses within the I-Industrial District.
(1) Automobile and truck painting, major repair, body and fender work, upholstering tire
recapping and wholesale/fleet sales, but shall not include retail when within a completely
enclosed building. The storage of automobiles or trucks in process of repair shall be within a
fenced area.
(2) Cabinet and carpentry shops, lumberyards millworks, electrical, plumbing and heating and air
conditioning shop.
(3) Manufacturing or assembly of a wide variety of products that produces no exterior noise,
glare,fumes, obnoxious products, byproducts or wastes, or creates other objectionable
impact on the environment. These shall include the following:
a. Manufacturing, compounding, assembly, packaging, treatment or storage of products and
materials. Expressly prohibited activities shall include: the stockpiling and recycling of
aggregate materials or supplies of more than 25 cubic yards.
(4) Office.
(5) Office—Showroom.
(6) Office—Warehouse.
(7) Medical, dental and optical laboratories.
(8) Research laboratories.
(9) Inside storage or warehousing.
(10) Governmental and public utility buildings and structures.
(11) Essential services.
(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006)
Sec. 78-823. - Conditional uses.
(a) General provisions. Within the I-Industrial District, no structure or land shall be used for one or
more of the following uses without approval of a conditional use permit. The following are
conditional uses in the I-Industrial District:
(1) Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use, provide that:
a. The open storage area is screene an landscaped from adjacent residential uses and
public right-of-way.
b. The open outdoor storage area is surfaced with concrete or bituminous.
C.
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The open outdoor storage area shall not be within any front yard or side yard abutting a
public right-of-way.The open outdoor storage shall be setback five feet from all side and
rear lot lines and shall not be located within a utility or drainage easement.
d. The open outdoor storage area shall not utilize any required off-street parking, loading
areas, or access space.
e. The open outdoor storage area shall not be used for storage of hazardous liquids, solids,
gases, or wastes.
f. The property owner shall keep all outdoor storage areas free of refuse,trash, debris,
weeds, and waste fill.
(2) Commercial and public radio and television transmitting antennas, and public utility
microwave antennas.
(3) Commercial, private, and public satellite dish transmitting or receiving antennas in excess of
two meters in diameter.
(4) Accessory, enclosed service activity other than allowed by a permitted use within the
(-Industrial District.
(5) Day care centers.
(6) Trucking operations, but not distribution centers.
(7) Trade schools.
(8) Warehouse conversion to mini-storage.
(9) Wholesale showrooms.
(10) Deferment of parking.
(b) Required conditions and policies of a conditional use permit. The burden of proof demonstrating
compliance with the following criteria shall be the responsibility of the applicant. In determining
whether to approve or deny a conditional use permit,!the city council and planning commission
shall find that the conditional use permit complies with the following criteria:
(1) Comprehensive plan. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific
policies and provisions of and has been found to Abe consistent with the official
comprehensive plan of the city.
(2) Compatibility. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent present and future anticipated
land uses.
(3) Performance standards. The proposed use conforms with all applicable performance standards
contained in this division.
(4) No depreciation in value. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in
which it is proposed.
(5) Nuisance. Nuisance characteristics generated by the use will not have an adverse effect upon
existing and future development in adjacent areas.
(6) Economic return. The use will provide an economic return to the community and be
commensurate with other industrial uses for whi h the property could feasibly be used. In
considering the economic return to the city,the pi nning commission and city council may
give weight to the sociological impact of proposed use, both positive and negative.
(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006)
Sec. 78-824. -Accessory uses.
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(a) General conditions. Within an I-Industrial district,the only permitted accessory uses and structures
are the following:
(1) Fences.
(2) Landscaping and decorative features.
(3) Off-street loading.
(4) Off-street parking.
(5) Signs.
(6) Mechanical and utility equipment, provided such equipment does not occupy a required yard
adjacent to a street, and is fully screened from view of the public right-of-way.
(7) Telecommunication reception/transmission devices.
a. Accessory antennas. Accessory antennas shall be limited to radio and television receiving
antennas, satellite dishes,TVROs, and amateur shortwave radio transmitting and
receiving antennas.Accessory antennas that are accessory to the principal use of the
property are permitted accessory uses in all zoning districts, provided they meet the
following conditions:
1. Height. A ground mounted accessory antenna shall not exceed 20 feet in height from
ground level.
2. Yards. Accessory antennas shall not be located within the required front yard setback,
corner side yard setback or side yard setback abutting a street.
3. Roofs. If vegetation or obstructions interfere with satellite signals at a location in any
allowable placement area,the accessoryl antenna may be placed on the roof of any
authorized structure on the premises.
4. Setback. Accessory antennas shall not be located within a required yard or setback
area or within drainage or utility easements.Antenna towers shall be set back from
adjacent property lines a horizontal distalnce no less than the maximum height of the
antenna.
5. Building permits. A building permit shall be required for the installation of any
accessory antenna requiring a conditional use permit. Building permit applications
shall be accompanied by a site plan and structural component data for the accessory
antenna, including details of anchoring.The building official must approve the plans
before installation.
6. Lightning protection. Each accessory antenna shall be grounded to protect against
natural lightning strikes in conformance with the National Electrical Code as adopted
by the city.
7. Electrical code. Accessory antenna electrigal equipment and connections shall be
designed and installed in conformance with the National Electrical Code as adopted
by the city.
8. Color/content. Accessory antennas shall be of a neutral color and shall not be used as
signage.
b. Amateur shortwave radio antennas and towers, mateur shortwave radio antennas and
towers which do not meet the conditions for ccessory antennas may be allowed with a
conditional use permit in all zoning districts p ovided they meet the following conditions:
1. Height When an amateur shortwave radi antenna is mounted on an antenna tower,
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the total height of the antenna and tower shall not exceed 65 feet.
2. Yards.Amateur shortwave radio antennas and towers shall not be located within a
front, corner side, or side yard.
3. Setbacks. Amateur shortwave radio antennas and towers shall not be located within
any required setback area and shall be located no less than the height of the antenna
and tower from the property line.
(8) Other uses that are customarily incidental to, a d subordinate to,the allowed permitted and
conditional uses in this district.
(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006; Ord. No. 106 3rd eries, § 19, 6-10-2013)
Editor's note—Ord. No. 106 3rd series, § 19. adopted Ju a 10, 2013, set out provisions adding
subsection 78-824(a)(22).To maintain the current subsec ion numbering, and at the editor's discretion,
these provisions have been included as subsection 78-82 (a)(8).
Sec. 78-825. - Lot area, height, setbacks, and lot coverage.
(a) Minimum lot requirements.40,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum building area: 10,000 square feet.
(c) Lot width:200 feet.
(d) Building setbacks(principal and accessory):
(1) Front yard setback:35 feet.
(2) Side yard setback, abutting a major street':35 feet.
(3) Side yard setback, abutting a minor street2:20 feet.
(4) Side yard setback, interior.Ten feet.
(5) Rear yard setback.20 feet.
' This setback applies to side yards adjacent to Wayzata Boulevard and Old Crystal Bay Road.
z This setback applies to side yards adjacent to a I other roads, public or private,within the "I,"
industrial district.
(e) Building height: No structure or building shall exceed three stories and shall not exceed 40 feet in
height except as provided in section 78-1366.
(f) Lot coverage: Not more than 35 percent of parcels of three acres or less maybe covered by
buildings or structures.
Not more than 45 percent of parcels may be covered by Buildings or other structures; except that
when the total building floor area on a site is contained within a single building, and when the total
area used for loading terminals, docks and berths is completely enclosed within the same single
building, a lot coverage of not more than 60 percent will be permitted.
(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2,3-27-2006; Ord. No. 94 3rd series, §4, 9-24-2012)
Sec. 78-826. - Building design and construction.
(a) General provisions. In addition to other restrictions of this chapter,the use, construction, alteration
or enlargements to any buildings or structure within this district shall meet the following
standards:
(1)
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Rooftop equipment: Rooftop equipment shall be creened from view from the ground at the
property line with vertical extensions of the buil ing walls or with parapets or other
architectural design features of the same materials used on the walls of the building.Where
the topography permits, it is desirable to screerrsuch equipment from adjacent property, but
it is not the intent of this requirement to increas the height of the screening significantly
above that of the equipment in order to screen i from view from tall buildings or from higher
ground.
(2) Form,scale and proportion:The form and proportion of buildings shall be consistent or
compatible with the scale,form and proportion pf existing development in the immediate
area.
(3) Unusual buildings:The use of unusual shapes, color and other characteristics that cause new
buildings to call excessive attention to themselves and create disharmony shall be avoided.
(4) Mass and voids:The rhythm of structural mass t voids, such as windows and glass doors, of a
front facade should relate to the rhythms established in adjacent buildings.
(5) Longfacades:Where large structures with overly'long facades(walls)are proposed, such as
warehouses, building mass should be articulatewith variations in the building plane and
parapet height and through the use of other uni ue design or site plan features.
(6) Architectural design:Architectural design should reate harmony through the use of different
textures, complementary colors, shadow lines a d contrasting shapes.The use of walls in a
single color,with little detailing or completely blank is discouraged.
(7) Monotony: Monotony of design in single or multi le building projects shall be avoided.
Variation of detail,form and siting shall be used to provide visual interest.
(8) Roofs:Careful consideration of durable materials, proportions and shapes, emphasizing the
importance of roofs as integral and embracing elements of the over-all design, is particularly
important.
(9) Materials: Use of substantial amounts of high qu ality masonry materials(face brick, stucco,
stone) is encouraged. Buildings shall be constructed with no less than 67 percent of these
materials, excluding window and door areas.Arc itectural concrete panels and rock faced
concrete block may comprise a maximum of 33 percent of the exterior materials used on the
building.The 67 percent threshold may be reduc d, or the 33 percent threshold exceeded,
only by conditional use permit for alternative ma erials.The city council shall consider the
architectural quality and whether the proposed t uilding exceeds the various requirements of
this section 78-826 in deciding whether or not to grant a conditional use permit for alternative
materials.The use of aluminum siding, metal rib ed panels and extensive mirrored glass
surfaces is discouraged except as accent materia s. Evaluation of building materials shall be
based on the quality of its design and relationshi and compatibility to building materials in
the immediate neighborhood.
(10) Design uniformity.,Architectural treatments(e.g., building materials, colors,facade design,
roof lines, screening) shall be consistent and compatible on all sides.Treatment that is
uniform on all sides will be deemed to meet the requirements of this principle.Adjacent land
uses,visibility from public streets and use of screening devices (walls,fences, berms,
landscaping) are criteria to be considered when rying this treatment.The applicant will have
the burden of demonstrating the reasons for diff ring treatment on different sides(e.g.,the
need for truck access on one side and pedestrian access on another).
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(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006)
Sec. 78-827. -Off-street parking.
(a) General provisions. If any increase in the size, or changes in the uses, of such an existing principal
use is made beyond the size or for other than the uses above allowed,then additional off-street
parking spaces shall be provided pursuant to this se ion, but only for the additional spaces
resulting from the increase in size or changes in use .
(b) Number of uses. The required number of off-street p rking spaces shall be located on the same lot
as the principal use or on an adjacent lot under the ontrol of the owner of the principal use. For
purposes hereof, "control" may be derived from own rship or by lease or easement continuing for
a period of not less than 25 years. In the alternative, he city council may approve off-site parking
for a period coterminous with the building lease.The required parking spaces shall not be
separated from the principal use building by a street.i Seventy-five percent of all required spaces
shall be located within 500 feet of the entrances to the principal use building and 100 percent shall
be within 1,000 feet.
(c) Setbacks.
(1) Exposed parking spaces or drive aisles(except that portion of the driveway crossing the public
right-of-way to give access to the street) shall be ocated within the following setbacks:
a. Major street': 20 feet.
b. Minor street 2: 10 feet.
c. Rear lot line 3: 10 feet.
d. Interior side lot line 3: 10 feet.
This setback applies to side yards adjacento Wayzata Boulevard and Old Crystal Bay
Road.
2 This setback applies to side yards adjacent o all other roads, public or private,within the
"I", Industrial district.
3 Within adjoining industrial developments, rivate access,truck circulation area, and
undivided parking areas may be permitted, p ovided that each individual parcel meets all
other district requirements.
(2) Parking,truck circulation area, and drive aisles s all be set back a minimum of ten feet from
all buildings to provide a space for landscaping a d sidewalks. Parking,truck circulation, and
drive aisles may be located directly adjacent to b ildings in rear and side yards which do not
abut public streets, and where the property owner demonstrates that the proposed parking
area will be fully screened from view of the public right-of-way.
(d) Required parking.
(1) Automobile service centers:One space for each 40 square feet of leasable area, plus one space
for each employee on the maximum work shift.
(2) Offices, medical and dental laboratories, business o professional offices:One space per 200
square feet.
(3) Multi-tenant industrial buildings:One space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area, or the
sum of the component gross floor areas as follo s,whichever is greater:
a. One space for each 200 square feet of office pace.
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b. One space for each 2,000 square feet of wa ehouse space.
c. One space for each 300 square feet of man facturing, processing, packaging,treatment
and assembly space.
d. One space for each 500 square feet of spac containing machines and equipment for
conducting scientific research,testing or ex erimentation.
(e) Floor area. The term "floor area"for the purpose of alculating the number of off-street parking
spaces required shall be determined on the basis of the exterior floor area dimensions of the
buildings, structure or use times the number of floo s, minus ten percent.
(f) Computation. When determining the number of off-street parking spaces, any fraction of a number
shall constitute an additional space.
(g) Snow storage in parking stalls. Provision shall be made in the parking area for adequate snow
storage or removal in order to ensure that the required number of spaces is available at all times
during the year.
(h) Circulation. Traffic circulation systems shall be designed to accommodate anticipated traffic
demands.Vehicular traffic generated by industrial uses shall be channeled and controlled in a
manner which will avoid congestion or interference with other vehicular transportation systems
and pedestrians and which will avoid creating trafficazards and excessive traffic.
(i) Parkingsize. Each parking space shall have a minimu width of nine feet and a minimum depth of
20 feet exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space.
Q) Curb cut size. No curb cut access shall exceed 24 feet'n width unless approved by the city engineer.
(k) Grade. The grade elevation of any parking area or dri eways shall not exceed four percent.
(1) Surfacing. Except as otherwise determined by the city lcouncil, all industrial uses shall have
customer parking areas and driveways which are sugaced with asphalt.
(m) Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street(parking area shall be hooded and so
arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property, abutting residential uses, and public
rights-of-way.
(n) Required screening. All open off-street parking areas o five or more spaces shall be screened with
landscaping and/or other materials from abutting or urrounding residential districts.
(o) Landscaped islands. A minimum of one landscaped p rking island per 20 parking stalls shall be
required within any industrial use.Areas meeting the conditions listed in section 78-827(c)(2)
which are proposed for truck circulation, but convert d to parking per a plan approved by the city
shall be exempt from this provision.
(p) Signs. No signs shall be so located as to restrict the sight lines and orderly operation and traffic
movement within any parking lot or driveway.All signs shall be in conformance with section 78-
1466 of this chapter.
(q) Deferment of parking A reduction in the number of re uired parking stalls may be permitted by a
conditional use permit as outlined in section 78-823 provided that the following conditions are
met:
(1) Evidence is provided demonstrating that the parking requirements of the proposed use will
be less than the parking required under this secti n during the peak demand period. Factors
to be considered when reviewing the proposed p rking demand shall include, but not to be
limited to:
a. Size,type, and use of building.
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b. Number of employees.
c. Projected volume and turnover of employee.
d. Projected frequency and volume of delivery or service vehicles.
e. Number of company vehicles.
f. Storage of vehicles on the site.
(2) In no case shall the amount of parking provided be less than one-half to the amount of
parking required by the ordinance.
(3) The property owner can demonstrate that the site has sufficient property under the same
ownership to accommodate the expansion of the parking facilities to meet the minimum
requirements of this section if the parking demand exceeds on-site supply.
(4) On-site parking shall only occur in areas designe I
dand constructed for parking in accordance
with this section.The area reserved as "proof-of parking' shall be sodded or seeded and
maintained as green space. No permanent buildings shall be permitted in the "proof-of-
parking' area.
(5) The conditional use permit approving parking deferral under this section shall be recorded
per city practice, providing that additional parking shall be constructed in accordance with this
section.
(6) To qualify for a parking deferment,the site must(comply with all current zoning requirements.
(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006)
Sec.78-828. - Loading.
(a) General provisions. In addition to other restrictions of this chapter, all loading or unloading into or
out of trucks in excess of three-fourths ton capacity shall be conducted at facilities specifically
designed and designated for that purpose.Those facilities, designated as "loading facilities" shall
be subject to the following regulations:
(1) A minimum of one loading berth per 50,000 square feet of gross floor area or part thereof.
Loading berth shall be 55 feet in length, 14 feet in width, and 15 feet in height.
(2) All loading docks shall be located within the perinheter of the principal or accessory building
and shall be completely enclosed except for the opening needed for access to a vehicle during
the time it is standing at a berth.
(3) No loading facility shall be located within the required front street or side street setback for
the principal building or within ten feet of an interior side lot line or rear lot line.
(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006)
Sec. 78-829. - Landscaping.
(a) General provisions. Where any industrial use abuts a p operty zoned for residential use,the
industry shall provide screening of the parking areas long the boundary of the residential
property. Screening of such parking areas shall also b provided where a business or industry is
directly across the street from a residential zone.
(b) Fencing. All fences shall be placed within the property eing fenced.
(1) Fences extending across a required front yard or equired side yard which abut a street on a
corner lot shall be at least 75 percent open for aassage of air and light and shall maintain
the traffic visibility.
(2) Industrial fences shall not exceed eight feet in height.
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(c) Minimum number of plantings. Industrial Districts shall contain, at a minimum the greater of two
trees per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or two trees per 40 lineal feet of site perimeter
whichever is greater.
(d) Minimum plantingsize. All landscaping incorporated in said plan shall conform to the following
standards and criteria.All plants must at least equal the following minimum size: (All trees shall be
balled and burlapped (B&B)and shrubs shall be container grown unless otherwise approved by
city staff.Type and mode of planting are dependent upon time of planting season, availability, and
site conditions(soils, climate, ground water, irrigatio ,grading, etc.).
Shade Trees: 1.5 to 2 inch.
Ornamental Trees: 1 inch.
Coniferous Trees: 4-6 feet.
Large Deciduous Tree: 2-4 feet.
Large Coniferous Shrubs: 2-4 feet.
Small Deciduous Shrubs: 18-24 inches.
Small Coniferous Shrubs: 18-24 inches.
(e) Spacing:
(1) Plant material centers shall not be located closethan three feet from the property line and
shall not be planted to conflict with public planti gs based on the judgment of the zoning
administrator.
(2) Where plant materials are planted in two or mo a rows, plantings shall be staggered in rows
unless otherwise approved by the zoning admin strator.
(3) Where plants or screening is intended, large dec�duous and coniferous shrubs shall not be
planted more than four feet on center.
(f) Types of new trees. Plantings, suitable trees include, bt are not limited to the following:
Oak.
Red Maple.
Sugar Maple.
Hackberry.
Birch.
Honeylocust.
Little Leaf Linden.
American Linden.
Green Ash.
Ginkgo.
Kentucky Coffee Tree.
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(g) Design. The landscape plan must show some form o designed site amenities (i.e., composition of
plant materials, and/or creative grading, decorative lighting, exterior sculpture, etc.,which are
largely intended for aesthetic purposes).All areas wihin the property lines(or beyond, if side
grading extends beyond) shall be treated.All exterio areas not paved or designated as drives,
parking or storage, must be planted with ornamental vegetation (lawns,ground covers or shrubs)
unless otherwise approved by the zoning administrator.
(h) Seeding and sod. Seeding may be used when the city(determines sod is not practical or desirable
such as, but not limited to, open spaces, sites that are rough graded and areas that cannot be
developed (such as those located within a power line easement).
(i) Slopes and berms. Slopes that are to be maintained as turf in excess of 2:1 are prohibited unless
approved by the zoning administrator.All berms must incorporate trees and plantings into the
design. In no situation shall berms be used as the sore means of screening.
0) Ground areas under building roof overhangs. All ground areas under the building roof overhang
must be treated with a decorative mulch and/or foundation planting.
(k) Detention ponds. Stormwater ponds shall be landscaped with an average of a ten foot buffer strip
of shade and ornamental trees, evergreens, shrubbery, natural grasses, groundcover and/or other
plant materials to provide an aesthetically appealing setting.This landscaping plan shall be in
addition to the required landscaping.
(1) Irrigation systems. All principal use structures shall provide an exterior water supply for use in
landscape purposes.The exceptions to this are one and two family dwellings and additions to
existing structures equal to or less than ten percent 'f the square feet of the existing structure.
(m) Landscape guarantee. All new plants shall be guarant ed for two full years from the time planting
has been completed.All plants shall be alive and in atisfactory growth at the end of the
guarantee period or be replaced.
(Ord. No.32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006)
Sec. 78-830. - Drainage.
(a) General provision. No land shall be developed and no se shall be permitted that results in water
runoff causing floods, erosion or deposits on adjacen properties. Site and drainage plans shall be
submitted by the applicant in such detail as required y the council, and those plans shall be
reviewed by the city engineer before submission to the planning commission and the council for
approval. Such runoff may be required to be properly channeled into a natural watercourse,
ponding area, storm drain or other public facilities.Ary change in grade affecting water runoff,
whether onto adjacent property or otherwise, must be in compliance with the surface water
management plan and shall be consistent with otherpplicable regulations of provisions of this
code and subject to the approval of other agencies having jurisdiction over the area affected by
the drainage.
(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006)
Sec. 78-831. - Lighting.
(a) General provision. Any lighting used to illuminate a structure, an off-street parking area, or other
area in an industrial district shall be arranged so as to deflect light away from any adjoining
residential property or from any public right-of-way.A I lighting shall be installed in accordance
with the following provisions:
(1) Lighting cutoff. The luminaire shall contain a cuto which directs and cuts off the light at an
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angle of 90 degrees or less.
(2) Lighting adjacent property. Lighting sources shall not be permitted so as to light adjacent
properly in excess of the maximum intensity.
(3) Architectural/historical light fixtures. Arch itectu ra I�h istorica I light fixtures that feature globes
that are not shielded or lighting of entire facade or architectural features of a building may
be approved by the city council. In no case shall he light affect adjacent property in excess of
the maximum intensity.
(4) Light poles. All light poles shall be of a dark color Light colored light poles shall be prohibited.
(5) Height of source and pole. The maximum height of the fixture and pole above the ground grade
permitted for light sources is 30 feet.A light source mounted on a building shall not exceed
the height of the building. In no case shall the hehght of a light source mounted on a pole or on
a building exceed the height limits of the zoning district in which the use is located unless
allowed by conditional use permit.
(6) Intensity. No light source or combination thereof which casts light on a public street shall
exceed one foot-candle (meter reading)as meas red from the right-of-way of said street nor
shall any light source or combination thereof which casts light on adjacent residential property
exceed four-tenths(0.4)foot candles(meter reading) as measured at the property line.
(7) Location. The light source of an outdoor light fixture shall be set back a minimum of ten feet
from a street right-of-way and five feet from an interior side or rear lot line.
(8) Hours. The use of outdoor lighting for parking lots shall be turned off one hour after closing
except for approved security lighting.
(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006)
Sec.78-832. -Signage.
(a) General provisions. All signs shall conform to the sign standards of section 78-1466 of the chapter.
Signage within the I-Industrial District shall be limitedlto the following standards:
Freestanding signs(Monument style only—No pylon sign. allowed):
(1) No more than one double sided freestanding sign allowed per lot or per building.
(2) The sign area shall not exceed 100 square feet oflspace on each side.
(3) The sign shall not exceed ten feet in height.
(4) Freestanding signs shall be located so as not to be visible to traffic within the Highway 12/394
corridor.
Wall signs:
(1) Buildings within the I-Industrial District may have(signs on any facade,whether or not such
facade faces the public right-of-way.The total amount of wall signage for a building shall be
limited to a square footage equal to five percent of the area of the facade or facades that face
the public right-of-way. However, no individual fa ade shall have a signage area greater than
five percent of that individual facade.
(2) Wall signs on south-facing building facades adjac nt to the Highway 12/394 corridor shall be
limited to one sign not exceeding ten square feet or each business entrance along the south-
facing wall. Such signs shall not be internally lit.
Directional signs:
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(1) Directional signage needed for traffic circulatio or pedestrian movement as approved by the
city shall not count in the overall square footag calculations.
(b) [Comprehensive sign plan.]When a single principal b ilding is devoted to four or more industrial
uses, a comprehensive sign plan for the entire structure shall be required. No permit shall be
issued for an individual use except upon a determination that it is consistent with the approved
comprehensive sign plan.
(Ord. No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006)
Secs. 78-833-78-845. - Reserved.
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