Chapter 20.60 LI – LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

The LI light industrial district is intended for those industrial uses that can be completely performed on the site with minimum impact to the surrounding neighborhood. They require a high degree of landscaping and buffering, especially from adjacent residential uses. The district is intended for a wide range of light manufacturing and related uses, and is typically appropriate to sites with good rail or highway access. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1361 § 6, 1998; Ord. 485 § 9.01, 1971).

20.60.015 Manufacturing/industrial core overlay (MICO).

The MICO is an overlay zone where limited additional or alternate regulations apply as noted in this chapter. The intent of MICO is to apply additional restrictions on uses that may be incompatible with current manufacturing and industrial uses, and the intensification of these uses in the future, consistent with the city of Pacific comprehensive plan. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009).

20.60.020 Permitted buildings and uses.

In the LI district, the following buildings and uses are permitted by this chapter and Chapter 20.06 PMC, subject to the general provisions and exceptions set forth in this chapter and regulations set forth in Chapters 20.01, 20.20, 20.68 and 20.72 PMC:

Where additional standards apply to the manufacturing/industrial core overlay (MICO), these are also noted below.

A. The following accessory uses:

1. Maintenance of the equipment, vehicles and machinery used to support a principal use;

2. Antennas and satellite dishes for private telecommunication services;

3. Food service facilities for use primarily by employees with no exterior advertisement of the facility;

4. Noncommercial recreational facilities and areas (indoor or outdoor), including swimming pools, for exclusive use by employees, patrons, or residents, depending upon the principal land use;

5. One dwelling unit used exclusively by the property owner or by caretakers or superintendents and their families;

6. Mobile food vendor (see Chapter 5.36 PMC and PMC 20.68.695);

B. Administrative and professional offices*;

C. Administrative government facilities and services;

D. Agricultural services;

E. Building materials and garden supplies*;

F. Business services;

G. Buy-back recycling centers;

H. Communication or cellular facilities;

I. Contractor yards;

J. Crop production (level 2);

K. Day care centers*;

L. Eating and drinking establishments*;

M. Electric vehicle infrastructure, level 1, level 2 and level 3 rapid charging stations, subject to the provisions of Chapter 20.76 PMC;

N. Food stores (levels 1, 2)*;

O. Food and related products*;

P. Forestry (levels 1, 2);

Q. Health services*;

R. Industrial services and repair (level 1);

S. Intermediate manufacturing and intermediate/final assembly in accordance with PMC 20.06.110;

T. Mobile, manufactured, and modular home and office sales;

U. Motion picture/television and radio production studios;

V. Motor vehicles and related equipment sales/rental/repair and services;

W. Natural gas facilities (levels 1, 3);

X. Pet sales and services (level 1)*;

Y. Pipelines;

Z. Postal services;

AA. Printing, publishing and related industries (levels 1, 2);

BB. Public safety services (levels 1, 2);

CC. Recreation, nonprofit (level 1);

DD. Recycling processor (level 1);

EE. Rental and repair services;

FF. Sales of general merchandise*;

GG. Sewage collection facilities;

HH. Storage;

II. Stormwater facilities;

JJ. Transportation (level 1);

KK. Utility or public maintenance facilities (levels 1, 2);

LL. Warehousing, distribution and freight movement;

MM. Waste transfer facilities (level 1);

NN. Water supply facilities; and

OO. Wholesale trade.

* Within MICO, limited to less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area per development site unless it is an accessory use. (Ord. 1992 § 5, 2018; Ord. 1952 § 26, 2017; Ord. 1828 § 5, 2012; Ord. 1805 § 12, 2011; Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1361 § 6, 1998; Ord. 1017 § 5, 1987; Ord. 485 § 9.02, 1971).

20.60.030 Conditional uses.

In addition to the buildings and uses permitted conditionally in PMC 20.68.170, the city may grant a conditional use permit (CUP) for any of the following buildings and uses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 20.20 PMC:

A. Animal production, boarding, slaughtering (level 1);

B. Basic manufacturing (categories 3, 5);

C. Bulk fuel dealers;

D. Commercial centers (not permitted in MICO);

E. Communication or cellular facilities (levels 1, 2, 3);

F. Community and cultural services;

G. Electrical facilities;

H. Educational facilities;

I. Educational services (level 2);

J. Fish hatcheries and aquaculture;

K. Industrial service and repair (level 2);

L. Intermediate manufacturing and intermediate/final assembly in accordance with PMC 20.06.110;

M. Personal services*;

N. Public safety services (level 3);

O. Recreation, nonprofit (level 4);

P. Recycling processor (level 2);

Q. Religious assembly;

R. Secure community transition facilities;

S. Swap meets (levels 1, 2 and 3);

T. Transportation (levels 2 and 3); and

U. Waste transfer facilities (level 2).

* Within MICO, limited to less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area per development site unless it is an accessory use. (Ord. 1960 § 7, 2017; Ord. 1936 § 1, 2016; Ord. 1828 § 6, 2012; Ord. 1780 § 7, 2010; Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1530 § 2, 2002; Ord. 1505 § 11, 2001; Ord. 1361 § 6, 1998; Ord. 1221 § 15, 1995; Ord. 485 § 9.03, 1971).

20.60.040 Building height regulations.

In the LI district the building height limit shall be 45 feet. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1361 § 6, 1998; Ord. 485 § 9.04, 1971).

20.60.050 Lot area, lot width and yard requirements.

The following minimum requirements shall be observed:

A. Lot area: none;

B. Lot width: none;

C. Setback, state highways: 10 feet (or per state requirement);

D. Setback, major arterials: 25 feet;

E. Setback, other roads: 22 feet;

F. Setback, rear: none (or per International Building Code); however, when abutting residential zones the setback shall be 40 feet; when abutting a residential use there shall be a 10-foot building setback including Type I landscaping or solid screen board fencing. Fencing shall be required 50 feet beyond the adjacent residence or to the property line, whichever is less. The fence shall be maintained and constructed in such a manner that will not create a vision hazard for ingress and egress of the site;

G. Setback, side: none (or per International Building Code); however, when abutting residential zones the setback shall be 40 feet; when abutting a residential use there shall be a 10-foot building setback including Type I landscaping or solid screen board fencing. Fencing shall be required 50 feet beyond the adjacent residence or to the property line, whichever is less. The fence shall be maintained and constructed in such a manner that will not create a vision hazard for ingress and egress of the site. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1457 § 2, 2000; Ord. 1361 § 6, 1998; Ord. 485 § 9.05, 1971).

20.60.060 Maximum lot coverage.

No maximum lot coverage is specified, except subject to Chapter 20.72 PMC, Parking and Loading, as to the amount of off-street parking required per use. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1361 § 6, 1998; Ord. 485 § 9.06, 1971).

20.60.070 Parking.

All uses shall conform to the general provisions and loading standards of number, area, surface, screening and maintenance as required by Chapter 20.72 PMC, Parking and Loading. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1361 § 6, 1998; Ord. 485 § 9.07, 1971).

20.60.080 Signs.

Signs, advertising structures, and area illumination are permitted, subject to Chapter 20.84 PMC, Sign Code. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1394 § 2, 1998; Ord. 1361 § 6, 1998; Ord. 485 § 9.08, 1971).

20.60.090 Performance standards.

All uses shall conform to the general provisions concerning performance standards as required by PMC 20.68.160. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 485 § 9.09, 1971).

20.60.100 Greenbelt.

See PMC 20.70.055(H). (Ord. 1926 § 3, 2016; Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1457 § 3, 2000; Ord. 485 § 9.10(A), 1971).

20.60.110 Required open space.

Additional open space, both as to amount and location on the premises, may be required in connection with this and other related codes pertaining to such matters as off-street parking, loading areas, convenient and safe circulation of vehicles and pedestrians, and traffic matters such as vision clearance, ingress and egress, lighting and drainage. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 485 § 9.10 (B), 1971).

20.60.115 Loading, service and refuse areas.

No loading or servicing should be conducted between a building and any public street, unless special circumstances, as determined by the director or designee, exist. These special circumstances may include, but are not limited to, corner lots, economic viability, lot size or configuration. All refuse containers shall be located in the rear or side of the lot and shall be placed out of sight from any public street or sidewalk through adequate screening. Loading bays shall be located on a building elevation not facing a public street unless such special circumstances exist as previously described. If it is not possible to locate these activities as provided in this section, additional landscape screening shall be required. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009).

20.60.120 Parking and loading – Proximity to residential district.

Public or private parking areas or parking spaces shall be permitted in any required yard, except when rear and side yards of the districts abut residentially zoned property, then parking areas shall be no less than 10 feet from the common lot line. In an LI district directly across a street or thoroughfare from a residential district designated in the comprehensive plan, the parking and loading facilities shall be distant by at least 20 feet from the street, and the buildings and structures at least 50 feet from the street. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1745 § 2, 2010; Ord. 485 § 9.10(C), 1971).

20.60.125 Location and design of parking.

The majority of the parking on a site shall be located on the side or to the rear of buildings unless the director or designee determines such requirement is not feasible due to the size or orientation of the lot, the location and design of existing buildings or the nature of the use proposed. All permanent off-street parking areas and vehicular travel ways shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or approved pervious pavement system and meet all standards of PMC 20.72.050 (Parking area design). (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009).

20.60.130 Exterior storage of raw materials and waste products.

Exterior storage of raw or primary materials, waste products and construction materials shall be prohibited in that area of the property between the front of the principal building, or buildings, and the public street on which the principal building, or buildings, fronts. Any such exterior storage elsewhere on the property shall be screened by fencing or landscaping treatment in such a manner that it shall not be visible from any public street or adjacent property. The adequacy and appropriateness of such screening shall be determined by the director or designee. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1505 § 11, 2001; Ord. 485 § 9.10(D), 1971).

20.60.140 Landscaping.

All sites and activities in the LI district shall comply with Chapter 20.70 PMC, Landscaping. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1361 § 8, 1988).

20.60.145 Fencing.

Fences or walls shall not exceed eight feet in height and may be located or maintained in any yard, except on corner lots where the 20-foot setback is required on both streets. Razor wire and barbed wire shall be prohibited within a front yard, street side yard setback, or abutting a residential or commercially zoned property unless the director or designee determines that such improvements are necessary for the security of the proposed use or site. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009).

20.60.150 Hazardous waste defined.

Repealed by Ord. 1361. (Ord. 1044 § 2, 1988).

20.60.160 Utilities.

All above-grade utility appurtenances, including telephone pedestals, utility meters, transformers, etc., shall be adequately screened from existing or future streets and trails. Screening these items can be accomplished through landscaping and fencing. If the location of any above-grade utility appurtenance is known, it shall be indicated on the required landscape plan. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009).

20.60.170 Pedestrian circulation and improvements.

Pedestrian improvements shall connect existing or planned public sidewalks and parking areas to the primary building entrance through striping, material changes, a raised sidewalk or other means. Walkways shall be located and designed to reduce potential conflicts between automobiles, trucks and pedestrians. Any site identified in the Pacific master trail plan shall incorporate landscaping features to screen parking, impervious surface, loading areas, and storage/refuse areas from the present or future trail. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009).

20.60.190 Street improvements.

The design and construction of all improvements in the public right-of-way or public easements shall be consistent with the city of Pacific development guidelines for public works standards. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009).

20.60.200 Building orientation and design.

The front elevation of the building shall face the street unless the director or designee determines such requirement is not feasible due to the size or orientation of the lot. A minimum of four items from the following list shall be utilized on the front elevation:

A. Windows;

B. Awnings;

C. Wall modulation;

D. Significant landscape features or vegetated walls;

E. Material and/or color change on building facade;

F. Architectural details, such as a cornice, trim, molding or banding;

G. Pedestrian amenities, such as benches or tables;

H. Bike racks. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009).

20.60.210 Entrance location and design.

The primary building entrance and any associated offices and/or sales areas shall be located on the front elevation or, at a minimum, visible from a public street or public easement. The primary entrance(s) to the building, including entrances to individual tenant spaces, shall be clearly delineated through architectural design such as wall modulation, gables, window clusters, awnings, distinctive landscaping and other techniques. Weather protection shall be provided at the entrance. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009).

20.60.220 Lighting.

In addition to the general requirements for lighting contained in PMC 20.72.110, all site lighting shall be shielded and downcast such that there is no spillover of light onto other properties. The lighting of walkways and entrances should use pedestrian-scale lighting no taller than 12 feet in height. Unshielded wall-mounted lighting is prohibited and full cutoff fixtures are preferred. (Ord. 1745 § 2, 2009).