The general industrial (IG) district provides land for and to encourage the grouping together of warehousing, manufacturing, and other industrial uses which, because of their normal characteristics, would be relatively objectionable when operated in close proximity to business commercial and residential uses. (Ord. 619, 2003)

A. Public utility and public service installations, including repair and storage facilities and personal wireless service facilities.

B. Warehouses including mini-warehouse storage; assembly, including light manufacturing, processing, packaging, treatment, fabrication of goods or merchandise; laboratories, offices, bottling and distribution centers, light repair facilities, wholesale businesses, and similar uses. These uses must be located and arranged according to a plan providing for aesthetic and other conditions in harmony with the neighborhood, and not be offensive or obnoxious by reason of emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, light, noise or vibration. All proposed uses must be approved by the planning commission. (Ord. 619, 2003)

The following uses may be allowed in an IG district subject to obtaining a conditional use permit per Chapter 17.152:

A. Junk yard.

B. Bulk storage of flammable liquids or gases.

C. Concrete or asphalt batch plants.

D. Chemical, fertilizer, insecticide, or paint product manufacturing.

E. Extraction and processing of minerals, rocks, sand, gravel, or other earth products.

(Ord. 619, 2003)

A. Rendering plants.

B. Any other use which is or can be operated in such a manner as to create a dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive or other hazard; noise or vibration, smoke, dust, dirt, or other forms of air pollution; electrical or other disturbance; glare; or other substance, condition or element in such amount as to adversely affect the surrounding area or premises. (Ord. 619, 2003)

The following special development limitations shall apply:

A. Outside storage abutting or facing a residential or commercial zone shall be enclosed by a sight-obscuring fence or wall.

B. Requirements.

1. The fence or wall shall obstruct the storage from view on the sides of the property abutting or facing these zones and shall be at least six feet in height or the maximum height of the stored materials, whichever is greater;

2. The fence or wall shall be of such material and design that it will reduce noise emanating from the site; and have an appearance and be maintained so as not to detract from the adjacent residences or commercial activities;

3. The fence or wall shall be free of advertising, graffiti or extraneous markings.

C. Outside storage in a required yard shall not exceed eight feet in height.

(Ord. 619, 2003)

The following are minimum dimensional standards, with the exception of modifications permitted under Chapter 17.132:

(Ord. 619, 2003)

All development in the general industrial district shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapters 17.128 through 17.140. In addition, the following specific standards shall apply:

A. Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall conform to the standards of Chapter 17.68.

B. Signs. Signs shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 17.80.

C. Design Review. All new development or expansion of existing structures or uses shall be subject to the site design review procedures of Chapter 17.156.

D. Subdivisions and Partitions. All land divisions shall be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 17.172 or 17.176.

E. Landscaping. Landscaping improvements shall be installed and maintained in all yard areas accordance with Chapter 17.84. (Ord. 619, 2003)