§ 27-469. I-1 Zone (Light Industrial).

(a)

Purposes.

(1)

The purposes of the I-1 Zone are:

(A)

To attract a variety of labor-intensive light industrial uses;

(B)

To apply site development standards which will result in an attractive, conventional light industrial environment;

(C)

To create a distinct light industrial character, setting it apart from both the more intense Industrial Zones and the high-traffic-generating Commercial Zones; and

(D)

To provide for a land use mix which is designed to sustain a light industrial character.

(b)

Landscaping, screening, and buffering of development in the I-1 Zone shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of the Landscape Manual. In addition, the following applies:

(1)

At least ten percent (10%) of the net lot area shall be maintained as green area.

(2)

Any landscaped strip adjacent to a public right-of-way required pursuant to the provisions of the Landscape Manual shall not be considered part of the required green area.

(3)

A vehicle towing station permitted in the I-1 Zone shall be screened by a wall or fence at least six (6) feet high, or by an evergreen screen, unless the adjoining property is used for a vehicle towing station or a vehicle salvage yard.

(c)

Outdoor storage.

(1)

Outdoor storage shall not be visible from a street.

(d)

Uses.

(1)

The uses allowed in the I-1 Zone are as provided for in the Table of Uses (Division 3 of this Part).

(e)

Regulations.

(1)

Additional regulations concerning the location, size, and other provisions for all buildings and structures in the I-1 Zone are as provided for in Divisions 1 and 5 of this Part, the Regulations Tables (Division 4 of this Part), General (Part 2), Off-Street Parking and Loading (Part 11), Signs (Part 12), and the Landscape Manual.

(CB-1-1989; CB-12-1991; CB-30-1992; CB-129-1994)