Chapter 17.45
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M1)
Sections:
17.45.010 Uses permitted outright.
17.45.020 Conditional uses permitted.
17.45.060 Setback requirements.
17.45.070 Height of buildings.
17.45.010 Uses permitted outright.
In an M1 zone, only the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:
A. Cabinet, carpenter or woodworking shop.
B. Compounding, packaging or storage of cosmetics, drugs, perfumes, pharmaceutical, soap or toiletries, but not including processes involving refining or rendering of fats and oils.
C. Dwelling for caretaker or night watchman on the property.
D. Freight depot.
E. Ice or cold storage plant.
F. Laboratory for research or testing, but not including the testing of combustion engines.
G. Laundry, dry cleaning or dyeing establishment.
H. Lumber yard, building supply outlet.
I. Machinery or equipment sales, services or storage.
J. Manufacture, repair or storage of articles from the following previously prepared materials: bone, cellophane, cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, paper, plastic, precious or semi-precious stone or metal, shell, textiles, wax, wire or yarn.
K. Manufacture, repair or storage of ceramic products, musical instruments, novelties, rubber or metal stamps, toys, optical goods, engineering, scientific or precision instrument, medical or dental supplies or equipment, electronic supplies or equipment, industrial or business machines, aircraft parts and equipment, luggage, photographic equipment or small pleasure boats.
L. Motor home manufacturing.
M. Motor vehicle body shop, tire shop or similar repair service.
N. Plumbing, heating, electrical or paint contractor’s sales, repairs or storage.
O. Processing, packaging or storage of food or beverages, but not including processes involving slaughtering or rendering of fats and oils.
P. Railroad tracks and related facilities.
Q. Utility lines, station or substation, not including wireless telecommunications facilities.
R. Veterinary clinic or hospital.
S. Welding, sheet metal or machine shop.
T. Wholesale distribution or outlet, including trucking, warehousing and storage.
U. Recreational vehicle (RV) sales and service that is conducted in conjunction with the manufacture of recreational vehicles on the same lot.
V. Mini-storage facilities. [Ord. 1255 § 1, 2018; Ord. 1242 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1229 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1105 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1037 § 1, 1997; Ord. 1024 § 1, 1996; Ord. 984 § 2, 1994; Ord. 950 § 51, 1991.]
17.45.020 Conditional uses permitted.
In an M1 zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted, when authorized in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.130 JCMC:
A. Fuel oil distribution.
B. Planned unit development. [Ord. 1242 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1229 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1037 § 1, 1997; Ord. 950 § 52, 1991.]
17.45.030 Development review.
In a M1 zone, development review by the city administrator or designee shall be required to ensure compliance regarding M1 standards.
A. Procedure. Development review is a nondiscretionary, administrative review conducted by the city administrator or designee. Development review shall follow JCMC 17.150.070(A)(1), Type I Procedure – Administrative Decision.
B. General Submission Requirements. The applicant shall submit an application on forms provided by the city administrator that shall:
1. Contain all the general information required;
2. Address the criteria in sufficient detail for review and action; and
3. Be filed with the required fee as established by the city council.
C. Development Review Information. An application for development review shall include a proposed site plan, on a page size of 11 inches by 17 inches or larger, containing the following information if applicable, and other similar information as deemed necessary by the city administrator or designee:
1. North arrow, scale, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all persons listed as owners on the most recently recorded deed.
2. Name, address, and phone numbers of project designer, engineer, surveyor, and/or planner, if applicable.
3. The proposed development site, including boundaries, dimensions, and gross area.
4. Features which are proposed to remain on the site.
5. The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed structures, utilities, pavement, and other improvements on the site. Setback dimensions for all existing and proposed buildings shall be provided on the site plan, including dimensions necessary to calculate commercial floor area if applicable.
6. Landscape plan if applicable.
7. Location and dimensions of all proposed public and private streets, drives, rights-of-way, and easements.
8. Location and dimensions of entrances and exits to the site for vehicular and pedestrian access, including pedestrian circulation routes and location and dimensions of parking areas if applicable.
9. Architectural drawings:
a. Building elevations which illustrate windows and building form design features.
b. The name and address of the architect. [Ord. 1242 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016.]
17.45.040 Limitations on use.
In an M1 zone, the following conditions and limitations shall apply:
A. A use which creates a nuisance because of the noise, smoke, odor, dust or gas is prohibited.
B. Materials shall be stored and grounds shall be maintained in a manner which will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or otherwise create a health hazard.
C. Storage of junk on property abutting or facing a residential zone or a public street shall be wholly within an enclosed building or screened from view by a permanently maintained, sight-obscuring fence at least six feet high.
D. Points of access from a public street to properties in an M1 zone shall be so located as to minimize traffic congestion and avoid directing traffic into residential streets.
E. Building entrances or other openings adjacent to or across the street from a residential zone shall be prohibited if they cause glare, excessive noise or otherwise adversely affect land uses in the residential zone. [Ord. 1242 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1229 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1037 § 1, 1997; Ord. 950 § 53, 1991. Formerly 17.45.030.]
17.45.050 Lot size.
In an M1 zone, no minimum lot size shall be identified other than to meet the requirements of this chapter. [Ord. 1242 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1229 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1037 § 1, 1997; Ord. 950 § 54, 1991. Formerly 17.45.040.]
17.45.060 Setback requirements.
Except as provided in JCMC 17.95.060, in an M1 zone no yard shall be required, except, when abutting a residential zone, setbacks shall be a minimum of 50 feet measured from the property line to the foundation of the building with a maximum projection of one foot into any setback area. If a living, solid screen is provided adjacent to the residential zone, the minimum setback may be reduced to 25 feet. [Ord. 1242 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1229 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1037 § 1, 1997; Ord. 950 § 55, 1991. Formerly 17.45.050.]
17.45.070 Height of buildings.
In an M1 zone, within 150 feet of a residential zone, no building shall exceed a height of 35 feet. [Ord. 1242 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 1229 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 1037 § 1, 1997; Ord. 950 § 56, 1991. Formerly 17.45.060.]