Chapter 17.80
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (G-I)
Sections:
17.80.010 Intent.
17.80.020 Permitted uses.
17.80.030 Conditional uses.
17.80.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
17.80.050 Property development requirements.
17.80.010 Intent.
The G-I district is included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following city objectives:
(1) A zone exclusively for industrial uses.
(2) A zone designed to prevent most commercial activities from using valuable industrial property as has occurred previously in the city.
(3) A zone encouraging intensive industrial uses while attempting to alleviate air, land, water, and visual pollution often associated with industrial usage. [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.10.1, 1987].
17.80.020 Permitted uses.
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Dwelling for caretaker, watchman, or housing directly required by the use.
(2) Civic Use Types.
(a) Utility and service.
(3) Commercial Use Types.
(a) Scrap operation – Heavy.
(b) Wholesale, storage and distribution – Heavy.
(4) Agricultural Use Types.
(a) Animal waste processing.
(b) Food packing and processing.
(5) Industrial Use Types.
(a) Manufacturing.
(b) Mining and processing. [Ord. 93 § 2.10.2, 1987].
17.80.030 Conditional uses.
(1) Civic Use Types.
(a) Bus shelter (administrative conditional use, see Chapter 17.355 CBMC). [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.10.3, 1987].
17.80.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
(1) Residential Use Types. Except as specifically mentioned.
(2) Civic Use Types. Except as specifically mentioned.
(3) Commercial Use Types. Except as specifically mentioned.
(4) Agricultural Use Types.
(a) Animal husbandry and horticulture. [Ord. 93 § 2.10.4, 1987].
17.80.050 Property development requirements.
The following property development requirements shall apply to all land and structures in the G-I district in addition to applicable standards of Division III of this title:
(1) Site Plan and Architectural Review. Except for the use, bus shelter, a site plan and architectural review and approval shall be required for the establishment or change in any use in the G-I district.
(2) Lot Standards. No requirements.
(3) Building Coverage. No requirements.
(4) Building Height. No restrictions other than those imposed by the International Building Code.
(5) Fences and Walls. No requirements, except as may be necessary for protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of the public.
(6) Landscaping and Screening.
(a) The external perimeter of the zone shall be screened by a perpetual visual and acoustical barrier which shall be maintained by the property owner. This barrier shall be 40 feet wide and shall consist of:
(i) Undisturbed natural vegetation to a height of 15 feet; or
(ii) At least one row of deciduous or evergreen trees or mixture of each, not less than 15 feet high at time of planting, and spaced not more than 15 feet apart; and
(iii) At least one row of evergreen shrubs spaced not more than five feet apart which will grow to form a continuous hedge at least five feet in height within one year of planting.
(iv) Combination of berm and plant materials to achieve the results specified in this subsection.
(b) Buffering or screening as visual or acoustical barriers shall not be required between internal buildings or uses within the zone in order to preserve valuable business space.
(7) Noise. The noise levels shall not exceed permitted levels measured at the appropriate measuring points established by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. If there is doubt that the proposed use will violate these standards or if a valid complaint has been registered about the level of noise, the owner or agent may be required to show written compliance with state regulations.
(8) Byproducts. There shall be no emissions, odor, gas, mist, vapor, pollen, soot, carbon, acid, smoke, fume, dust, particulate matter, or other air, water, or land pollution which exceeds permitted levels of local, state, or federal regulations. If there is doubt that the proposed use will violate these standards or if a valid complaint has been registered about the possible pollution, the owner or agent may be required to show written compliance with state regulations.
(9) Yards. There are no yard requirements for the use, bus shelter, other than those imposed by building codes. [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.10.5, 1987].