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City of Cortland, NY
Cortland County
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The industrial districts are listed in Table 300-28 below. When this chapter refers to industrial or "I" zoning districts it is referring to one of the following:
Table 300-28: Industrial Districts
District Name
Map Symbol
General Industrial
GI
B. 
The industrial district names and map symbols are intended to provide a general indication of what is allowed in the district, with the "I" denoting the industrial or manufacturing uses.
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General Industrial (GI). The purpose of the GI District is to provide for industrial activity that has the potential for adverse impacts to nonindustrial neighbors. The intent of this district is to permit such industrial uses in a manner that supports the vision and goals of the adopted City of Cortland Comprehensive Plan. This district shall provide opportunities for a wide range of manufacturing and industrial operations with minimal outdoor activities or storage, in addition to supporting commercial, institutional, or higher-density residential developments. Uses in this district shall employ techniques to minimize potential negative impacts (including traffic, parking, glare, noise, odor, etc.) to adjacent nonindustrial districts, especially established residential districts and environmentally sensitive areas. Single- and two-family dwellings are prohibited from the GI District, as well as those prohibited by § 300-8 of this chapter.
Uses are allowed in industrial zoning districts in accordance with Table 300-30 below.
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Uses identified with a "P" in the table are permitted as-of-right in the subject zoning district, subject to compliance with all other applicable standards of this chapter.
B. 
Uses identified with a "SP" in in the table may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the special permit procedures contained in Article XVI.
C. 
Uses not listed and those identified with a "—" are expressly prohibited.
Table 300-30: Industrial Permitted and Specially Permitted Uses
Land Use
Zoning District
GI
1. Industrial
Contractor's services
P
Concrete and paving plants
P
Warehousing and enclosed storage
P
Food processing, baking, and packaging plants
P
Enclosed assembly of manufactured goods and services
P
Printing and publishing
P
Enclosed research, development, experimental or testing lab
P
Extractive and mining operations
Enclosed processing of raw materials
P
Truck terminal facilities
SP
Enclosed fabric and clothing production facilities
P
Outdoor operations and storage
SP
Self-service storage facility
SP
Crematoriums
SP
Handling or processing of waste products (e.g., recycling centers)
SP
2. Residential
Single-family dwellings
Two-family dwellings
Multifamily dwellings, new construction or by conversion
P
Lofts and live/work units
P
Home occupations
P
Fraternity or sorority dwellings
P
Rooming houses and boarding houses
P
Upper floor residential units
P
Accessory uses or structures
P
Solar photovoltaic systems (accessory only)
SP
3. Institutional
Mass transit facility
SP
Places of worship
P
Schools
P
Public service utilities
P
Clubs (lodges, fraternal or sororal organizations, etc.)
P
Ancillary parking areas
P
Parks, playgrounds
P
4. Commercial
Indoor lodging
P
Extended-care medical facilities
P
Personal or professional offices
P
Medical offices
P
Upper floor offices
P
Day-care centers
P
Cemeteries
P
Funeral parlors
P
Ambulance service
P
Art galleries and studios
P
Financial institutions and services
P
Fuel stations
P
Motor vehicle service shops
P
Motor vehicle sales
P
Personal service shops
P
Dry cleaner outlets and laundromats
P
Dry cleaning and laundering facilities
P
Retail stores
P
Outdoor sales
SP
Indoor entertainment and recreation
P
Outdoor entertainment and recreation
SP
Restaurants and taverns
P
NOTES:
"P" = Permitted;
"SP" = Specially Permitted;
"—" = Prohibited
The lot, area, and yard requirements listed in Table 300-31 below shall apply to the industrial districts within the City.
Table 300-31: Industrial Lot, Area, and Yard Requirements
Land Use
Zoning District
GI
A. Minimum Lot Size
All uses
30,000 square feet
B. Minimum Lot Width
All uses
150 feet
C. Minimum Front Yard(1)
All uses
50 feet
D. Minimum Side Yard(2)
Principal use or structure
20 feet/50 feet
Accessory use or structure
20 feet
E. Minimum Rear Yard(2)
Principal use or structure
30 feet/50 feet
Accessory use or structure
30 feet
NOTES:
(1)
Or average of front setbacks on the two adjacent lots; whichever is less.
(2)
The first number represents the required yard area if the lot is adjacent to a nonresidential district; the second number is the required yard if the lot is adjacent to a residential district. See Article IX for required landscaping, screening, and buffering standards.
The bulk requirements listed in Table 300-32 below shall apply to the industrial districts within the City.
Table 300-32: Industrial Bulk Requirements
Land Use
Zoning District
GI
A. Maximum Lot Coverage
All uses
80%
B. Maximum Building Height
Principal use or structure
35 feet
Accessory use or structure
20 feet
The applicable special use requirements (see Article XVI) and development standards in this chapter shall apply to all uses in the Industrial Districts of the City.