§ 46-393. Special land uses.

The following uses and others similar to those cited in this division may be permitted by the planning commission in the IND industrial district, subject to the standards of section 46-653 and any specific standards imposed for each use:

(1)

Automobile repair and service centers, including auto body repair, paint and rustproofing shops, engine and transmission repair or replacement, subject to the following standards:

a.

All repair activities shall be confined to the interior of the building.

b.

No outdoor storage of parts or equipment is permitted, except as provided in this section. This shall not prohibit temporary storage of vehicles waiting for repair, provided that no vehicle shall be stored on site for a period exceeding 30 days. The storage area shall meet the requirements of section 46-392(b)(16).

(2)

Various retail uses. This category shall include retail uses which have a warehouse or which have an industrial character by reason of outdoor storage requirements or activities, such as but not limited to lumberyards; building materials; upholsterer; outdoor boat, recreational vehicle storage; house trailer, automobile or agricultural implement sales and storage. The category may also include uses which serve the convenience needs of the industrial district, such as but not limited to union halls, trade or industrial schools, medical or other offices serving such district, including an industrial medical clinic.

(3)

Communication towers and antennae.

(4)

Trucking facilities, subject to the following requirements:

a.

No portion of any structure, access drive or parking area shall be located within 50 feet of any residentially zoned parcel.

b.

Any truck storage area shall be screened from view of adjoining residentially zoned developed property and the public right-of-way.

c.

The site shall be designed so that all vehicles can move in a forward manner upon entering and leaving the site to eliminate the necessity of backing up to enter or exit the site.

d.

All sites shall have a minimum lot size of one acre.

e.

The site shall maintain a minimum front yard setback of at least 50 feet. No buildings or parking spaces shall encroach into this required front yard setback.

(5)

Junkyards, including the storage of wrecked motor vehicles, equipment, and auto parts, subject to the following requirements:

a.

The entire site shall be enclosed by a masonry or precast concrete wall, not less than eight feet in height.

b.

All structures, parking and storage areas shall maintain a minimum front yard setback of not less than 75 feet.

c.

The area between the front enclosure wall and the front property line shall be landscaped and maintained with grass, trees, and other planted material.

(6)

Heavy industrial uses, such as foundries, stamping, steel storage and similar uses.

(7)

Kennels subject to section 46-353(3).

(8)

Recreational facilities such as martial art studios, dance instruction studios, gymnastics, ice skating rinks, swimming pools, athletic courts and other recreational uses as recognized by the community as beneficial.

(Ord. No. 482, § 15.02, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 494, 12-15-2003)