§ 29-115. I-2 heavy industrial.
(a)
General description and intent. This section applies to the I-2 heavy industrial district. This industrial district is intended to provide for heavy industrial uses and other uses otherwise provided for in the industrial districts established by this chapter. The intensity of uses permitted in this district makes it most desirable that they be separated from residential and most commercial uses. Due to the intensity of uses that are potentially allowable in this district, all uses (except those uses allowed in I-1 districts) will be allowed only after review and approval of the planning commission. This review will ensure that maximum measures will be taken to protect other industries that may be located in the area and land uses adjacent to the industrial districts. Industries wishing to be permitted upon review may be asked to submit data on performance standards pertaining to emission of odor, noise, vibration, glare, etc., to determine their compatibility with surrounding land uses.
(b)
Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in this district:
(1)
Assembly of electrical appliances, electronic instruments and devices, radios and phonographs including electroplating; the manufacture of small parts only, such as coils, condensers, transformers, crystal holders and the like.
(2)
Truck painting, rebuilding, reconditioning, body and fender works, truck repairing and overhauling tire retreading or recapping, battery manufacturing, gasoline filling stations, and the like.
(3)
Contractor's equipment storage yard or plant, retail sales of equipment commonly used by contractors.
(4)
Distribution plants, parcel delivery, ice and cold storage plants, bottling plants and wholesale food commissary or catering establishments.
(5)
Cemetery.
(6)
Riding academy.
(7)
Outdoor advertising signs.
(8)
Mini-warehouse.
(9)
The following limitations on the external effects of permitted uses will apply in all cases:
a.
No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such form or manner that they may be transferred off the lot by natural causes or forces.
b.
All materials or wastes which might cause fumes or dust or which might constitute a fire hazard or which may be edible or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored outdoors in closed containers. Such materials shall not be construed to include lumber or other similar products being stored in a manner which complies with the health and safety codes of the city.
(10)
Sexually oriented businesses, subject to the definitions and provisions of chapter 29, art. VII, sexually oriented businesses, of the Pine Bluff Code of Ordinances.
(11)
[ Reserved. ]
(12)
Public and semipublic uses.
(c)
Uses permitted upon review and approval of the planning commission. The planning commission may impose special conditions relating to such considerations as the site plan, screening, or parking as a condition for approval of the following uses or any other uses it deems appropriate for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare:
(1)
The manufacturing, compounding, processing, packing or assembling of such products where the specific locations and the safeguards provided will minimize the noise, dust, odor, or vibration so as not to be detrimental or dangerous to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons occupying adjacent properties or the citizens of the city and will conform to the fire code of the city.
(2)
Storage of bulk materials when the specific location and safeguards provided will so minimize through fencing or screening the danger of fire or explosion so as not to be dangerous to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons occupying adjacent properties, or of citizens of the city.
(3)
Public and semipublic uses.
(4)
Other uses deemed appropriate in the opinion of the planning commission, which conform to the basic intent of this district, and which can be demonstrated to be equal to or less intense than other permitted uses in this district.
(5)
Churches (see section 29-37(b)(12)).
(6)
Single-family residences, only when this use is located in an existing structure that was originally designed and constructed for residential purposes; and only when operating in conjunction with a permitted use.
(7)
Automobile salvage yard when screened in a manner described in section 29-63 and this section.
(8)
Junk dealers when screened in a manner described in section 29-63 and this section.
(9)
Day care center.
(10)
Service clubs and lodges.
(d)
Storage of materials. The storage of materials in this district shall comply with the following:
(1)
No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such a form or manner that they may be transferred off the lot by natural causes or forces.
(2)
All materials or wastes which might cause fumes or dust or which might constitute a fire hazard or which may be edible or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored outdoors in closed containers. Such materials shall not be construed to include lumber or other similar products being stored in a manner which complies with the health and safety codes of the city.
(e)
Off-street parking requirements. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with article V, division 2. In all cases, the forwardmost twenty (20) feet of the front yard shall be maintained as unobstructed open space and shall not be used for parking unless control is provided to prevent backing of vehicles into a street through curblines, entrances, and exits; and in any event, the forwardmost five (5) feet shall remain as unobstructed open space for proper site distance. Parking will not be permitted in a manner so as to result in a vehicle backing into any street or otherwise interfering with moving traffic.
(f)
On-lot loading and unloading facilities. Each structure or use shall provide on-lot loading and unloading facilities which will allow such activities to be carried on without blocking or in any way interfering with a street, alley, or public way.
(g)
Area regulations. The following area uses shall apply in this district:
(1)
No structure may cover more than thirty-three and one-third (33 1/3 ) percent of its total lot area.
(2)
All structures shall be built at least twenty-five (25) feet from all property lines.
(3)
Where property abuts a railroad where siding facilities are utilized, structures may be built up to the railroad property lines.
(h)
Landscaped area and screening requirements. Each lot shall provide and maintain a landscaped area in the front and side yard setback area. Such landscaped areas must cover at least thirty-five (35) percent of the total front and side yards. A landscaped strip at least ten (10) feet wide will be provided on each property line. This landscaped strip shall not be paved except for appropriate driveways and walks. The area shall be suitably treated with ground cover, trees, and shrubs to present an attractive appearance to the industrial district. Where an I-2 district abuts a residential district, a compact evergreen screen or permanent opaque fence of wood or masonry construction having a height of not less than six (6) feet shall be erected and maintained between parking areas or storage areas, interior lot lines, and the residential zone and in conformance with other codes of the city. Any light used to illuminate the parking or storage areas shall be arranged to reflect the light away from adjacent properties or from properties located across the street.
(Ord. No. 4807, as amended, § 21, 2-2-81; Ord. No. 5430, §§ 10, 11, 4-1-91; Ord. No. 5922, § 1B, 12-20-00; Ord. No. 6092, § 2D, 6-7-04; Ord. No. 6175, § 2, 5-1-06)