Chapter 17.32
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (C-I)
Sections:
17.32.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
17.32.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the jointly defined, general commercial and general industrial districts is to encourage the development of commercial and industrial facilities in well identified and seamlessly integrated areas. The intent of this district is to provide adequate space for activities which promote a broad range of industrial and commercial uses in a way that encourages development and operational compatibility, while protecting surrounding properties by reducing traffic congestion, noise, glare, vibration, odors, airborne particulate and toxic substances. This district is designed to implement the general commercial and general industrial elements of the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 18-179 § 3).
17.32.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses in this district shall be as identified in Chapter 17.40 RIMC, District Use Chart. Said uses shall be allowed, as indicated in the district use chart, only after the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable city of Rock Island rules and regulations are complied with. (Ord. 18-179 § 3).
17.32.030 Standards.
All development in this zone shall meet the provisions and requirements of this title and the RIMC, including the following:
A. Minimum Lot Size. Sufficient size to accommodate the use(s) and minimum provisions in this title for such requirements relating to access, off-street parking, landscaping, storm drainage, minimum yards, etc.
B. Minimum Lot Width. All lots shall have a minimum of 100 feet of continuous frontage along a private/public street or road providing primary access. Lots shall be of a sufficient size to accommodate the use(s) and minimum provisions in this title for such requirements relating to access, off-street parking, landscaping, storm drainage, minimum yards, etc.
C. Maximum building coverage: 60 percent.
D. Maximum building height: 50 feet.
E. Minimum Yard. The minimum yards and setbacks for permitted, accessory and conditional uses in this district shall be:
1. Front yard: 40 feet from the centerline of any public street right-of-way or 10 feet from the property line, whichever is greater.
2. Side/rear yard setback: 10 feet from any rear property line or five feet from any side property line, except when the property abuts another zoning district; then the rear and/or side yard setback shall be increased to 30 feet. Buildings may be adjoined with a common wall if the type of use and structure proposed are identified as such within the building permit application.
3. Setback from State Highway. No building or structure shall be erected closer than 50 feet from the state highway right-of-way. This may be reduced to 25 feet, provided the minimum landscaping required is increased by 50 percent.
4. Flanking Street Yard. A 10-foot setback shall be maintained from the edge of any private roadway or access easement for all buildings and structures.
F. Parking and Loading Standards. No off-street parking spaces shall be located closer than five feet to any property line. All parking and loading areas shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 17.42 RIMC.
G. Signage Standards. All signage shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 17.46 RIMC.
H. Landscaping Standards. Landscaping shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 17.44 RIMC.
I. Refuse Storage. All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse storage areas shall be screened on all sides from public view and, at a minimum, shall be enclosed on three sides with a five-and-one-half-foot-high concrete block or masonry wall, or sight-obscuring fence with a sight-obscuring gate for access.
J. Lighting. Parking lot lights, security lights, or any exterior lighting shall be designed to project toward the property or shall be shielded to keep light from directly projecting over property lines.
K. Display/Exhibits. The display of products or outdoor exhibits for public view or show is permitted; provided, that products for sale or rent may be stored or displayed outdoors only during business hours and that such products are not located within any right-of-way, pedestrian walkway or parking areas. All items must comply with RIMC 17.16.030(D), Clear View Triangle.
L. Fences. Fences located within the district shall not exceed a height of eight feet, unless otherwise provided by federal or state law or this code, and may be located on the front property line at reduced heights pursuant to RIMC 17.16.030(D), Clear View Triangle.
M. Storage Standards. Storage of all raw materials, machinery and equipment located in the district shall be screened on all sides from public view by landscaping and sight-obscuring fencing.
N. Site Screening. Where a development site is located adjacent to a residential district, buffering shall be required in a form adequate to provide site screening, noise attenuation, safety separation and reduction of light and glare. Acceptable methods of buffering include undulated berms, plantings, sight-obscuring fencing, security fencing or any combination thereof. At least two buffering methods shall be used to offset impacts to surrounding properties.
O. Site Access. All development shall have access to a public road with right-of-way no less than 50 feet in width. Ingress and egress to lots, parcels or tracts shall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the centerline of all public road intersections. A maximum of two ingress-egress points may be permitted for each parcel, unless additional access points are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
P. Traffic Impacts. The traffic generated by the proposed building, land use or occupancy permit will be mitigated so as not to unduly burden the traffic circulation system in the vicinity. A traffic analysis may be required for all proposed development, as determined by an engineer designated by the mayor (“city engineer”).
1. The traffic analysis should include, but is not limited to, traffic generated by the proposal, turning movements, distribution patterns and mitigation measures, as required by the city engineer.
2. The traffic analysis shall be conducted by a licensed transportation engineer approved by the city of Rock Island and submitted in a form approved by the city engineer.
All improvements and mitigation measures required shall be completed to the city engineer’s specifications prior to final approval of the proposed development, or financial assurance in an amount and form acceptable to the city engineer and city attorney and subject to the requirements of Chapter 14.90 RIMC shall be posted. (Ord. 18-179 § 3).