§ 513.0. M-1, light industrial district.

513.1. Intent: District M-1 is intended primarily for light manufacturing, warehousing and other limited industrial uses which create a minimum amount of nuisance outside the plant and are not noxious or offensive by reason of emission of smoke, dust, fumes, odors, noise, or vibrations beyond the confines of buildings. Light industrial uses generally require little or no outside material storage and the effect of the production process upon surrounding areas is normally that of the traffic generated by the receipt and delivery of goods and materials. Commercial uses in this district are generally those which serve the convenience of industrial establishments and their employees. Residential uses are not compatible with this environment and are not included in order that the district may be reserved for its intended light industrial purpose.

513.2. Permitted uses: The listing of permitted uses is set out in appendix "A" of these regulations.

513.3. Conditional uses: The listing of conditional uses is set out in appendix "A" of these regulations.

513.4. Intensity of use regulations:

a.

Minimum lot area: Five acres unless the proposed project abuts an existing industrial or commercial zone.

b.

Minimum lot width: No requirement.

c.

Maximum lot coverage: 60 percent.

513.5. Height limitations:

a.

Maximum height of structure: 45 feet or three stories (whichever is smaller).

Exception: Grain elevator may exceed height limitation provided in this section as a conditional use (article IX).

513.6. Yard regulations:

a.

Minimum front yard: 25 feet measured from property line.

b.

Minimum side yard: 15 feet for any building or structure.

Exception: 25 feet when abutting a street; 30 feet when abutting any "R" district.

c.

Minimum rear yard: Ten feet.

Exception: 80 feet when abutting any "R" district.

513.7. Parking and loading regulations: See article VII.

513.8. Use limitations:

a.

All operations and activities shall be conducted within a building or buildings. Storage may be maintained outside said building or buildings provided the view of said storage area is properly screened from adjacent streets and residential areas.

b.

No retail sales or service shall be permitted except when incidental or accessory to a permitted use.

c.

No building shall be used for residential purposes except that a watchman may reside on the premises.