10-32-1: Purpose
10-32-2: Permitted Buildings and Uses
10-32-3: Buildings and Uses Permitted Conditionally
10-32-4: Lot and Yard Provisions
10-32-5: Site and Development Provisions
10-32-1: PURPOSE: The Industrial Park District is intended to provide areas for manufacturing, assembly, packaging, warehousing and related activities that do not create a significant detrimental impact on adjacent districts.
10-32-2: PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES:
- Any building or use which meets the intent of the Purpose Statement of this District, with the exception of those uses allowed as Conditional Uses in this District, and which also meet all the requirements of this District.
- Public buildings and facilities which meet the intent of the Purpose Statement of this District.
- Crematories, and associated mortuaries and funeral homes.
- Dental clinics (added by Ord 5, 2008)
10-32-3: BUILDINGS AND USES PERMITTED CONDITIONALLY:
The Planning Commission, subject to procedures and conditions set forth in Chapter 4 of this Title, may grant a conditional use permit for the following:
- Trucking yards and terminals
- Utility distribution plants and service yards
- Automobile painting shops
- Radio towers, transmitters and receiving stations
- Airplane hangars, provided that the lot abuts the Florence Municipal Airport
- Building materials sales, provided that materials are stored and displayed inside enclosed structures
- Public buildings and facilities not included in 10-32-2.
- A single residential unit for a caretaker or superintendent whenever it is determined by the Planning Commission that the business requires the on-site residence of such a person.
- Any other business or activity which have a potential for off-site impacts, but which meet the purpose of the Industrial Park District.
10-32-4: LOT AND YARD PROVISIONS
A. Minimum Lot Area: As platted. Any proposed division of existing lots must be approved in concept by the City Council prior to action by the Planning Commission.
B. Minimum Lot Dimensions: As platted. Any proposed division of existing lots must be approved in concept by the City Council prior to action by the Planning Commission.
C. Maximum Lot Coverage: Up to eighty-five percent (85%) coverage by buildings and impervious surface is permitted.
D. Minimum Setbacks: Front, side and rear yards shall be a minimum of 5’; except that yards abutting residential uses/districts shall be a minimum of 15’.
10-32-5: SITE AND DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS
A. Building and Structural Height Limitations
1. Maximum Height: Buildings and structures may not exceed 38’ in height. Building and equipment heights must also comply with any applicable Airport Districts.
FLORENCE CITY CODE TITLE 10 1 INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT 10-32
2. Towers, spires, chimneys, machinery penthouses, water tanks, radio aerials, and similar structures and mechanical appurtenances shall not exceed 60’ in height, and shall not be used for any commercial, residential or advertising purpose. Such devices must comply with the Airport Obstruction Overlay District.
B. Fire Protection
All structures must meet the requirements of Chapter 9 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code – Fire Protection Systems.
C. Fences, Hedges, Walls or Buffers The City may require that a fence, hedge, wall or landscaping be installed and maintained in the Industrial Park District. Where a commercial or industrial use abuts a residential district, the City may require that a fence, evergreen hedge, wall or landscaping be installed and maintained adjacent to the abutting property line. Such a buffer shall screen at least seventy percent (70%) of the view between the districts. The Design Review Board shall consider aesthetic and maintenance factors. Dangerous or hazardous materials and equipment shall be enclosed within a secure fenced area.
D. Landscaping
- All open areas not covered by structures or parking shall be landscaped.
- All setback areas must be landscaped or left in native vegetation.
- The area between the property line and the curb/sidewalk must be landscaped and maintained by the abutting property owner.
- An irrigation system is required for all non-native landscaped areas, and may be required for areas of native vegetation if necessary to maintain healthy plant growth.
- Plants must be sized at installation to meet the requirements of the City’s Site Design Policies and Standards.
- Landscaping must be maintained in a healthy and weed-free condition.
E. Parking and Loading Buildings and uses must comply with the requirements of Chapter 3 of this Title. No on-street parking or loading is permitted. Curb cuts are limited to 15’ for one-way, and 25’ for two way, with a maximum total cut of 40’. Curb cuts should be no closer than 100’ from an intersection.
F. Vision clearance The requirements of Sections 10-1-4 and 10-2-15 of this Title must be met by all uses and development. (Ord. 26, 2008)
G. Lighting Lighting shall be provided as necessary to provide for safety and security of the site. However, such lighting shall not negatively impact adjacent lots, particularly adjacent residential uses. Lighting shall be down-shielded and confined to site boundaries unless otherwise required by another agency such as the Federal Aeronautics Administration
H. All trash receptacles shall be located inside structures or in a trash enclosure that is fully screened by a solid fence or wall not less than 5’ in height. Trash receptacle areas shall be kept clean. Trash shall not be allowed to blow about the site nor onto neighboring sites, nor shall any trash be stored in a manner to attract rodents.
I. Signs All signs must comply with Chapter 26 of this Title, except that free-standing signs are restricted to monument signs only.
Ord. No. 4, Series 2003, effective April 7, 2003
Amended by Ord 5, Series 2008, effective March 21, 2008
Section 10-32-5, F - Amended by Ord. 26, Series 2008 |
