A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Light Industrial (LI)
District is to permit, where appropriate, the development of sites
and the construction of facilities for: research and development oriented
industries; high technology and/or light manufacturing operations;
and warehousing. It is also the purpose of the Light Industrial (LI)
District to provide appropriate area(s) for the regulation of adult
entertainment uses in a manner that is principally responsive to the
secondary effects of such uses which include, among other items, the
protection of the quality of the surrounding neighborhoods and commercial
districts, prevention of urban blight, enhancement of the quality
of life of residents and preservation of the integrity of areas within
the Town where families may congregate, such as parks, playgrounds,
schools and religious institutions. Areas for this zoning shall be
identified by the Town Board or upon application. Areas shall be zoned
as Light Industrial (LI) Districts in accordance with the procedures
of Town Law. In reaching its decision, the Town Board shall consider
the general criteria set forth in this chapter, the current Comprehensive
Plan for the Town, and this statement of purpose.
B.
Permitted principal uses.
(1)
Laboratories engaged in research, testing and experimental
work, including any process normal to laboratory practice and technique.
(2)
The manufacture of electronic or optical instruments
or devices, provided that all necessary safeguards are employed to
prevent hazard and annoyance to the community.
(3)
The manufacture, compounding, assembling and/or treatment
of articles or merchandise from previously prepared materials, provided
that no chemical process is involved in the manufacturing process.
(4)
Printing, publishing and bookbinding.
(5)
The manufacture of paper products including packaging
materials, office and household paper supplies, and stationery.
(6)
The manufacture, assembly or packaging of products
from previously prepared materials such as cloth, plastic, leather
and metals produced elsewhere.
(7)
The manufacture, compounding, processing and storage
of candy and confections, frozen foods, cosmetics, pharmaceutical
products, toiletries and food products.
(8)
The manufacture of precision tools.
(9)
Agribusiness operations.
(10)
Machine shop operations.
(11)
Warehousing facilities.
C.
Permitted accessory uses and structures.
(1)
Customary accessory uses including but not limited
to loading and unloading docks and areas designed as an integral part
of the Light Industrial (LI) development and scaled for the exclusive
use of the development.
(2)
Parking areas for employees and visitor parking.
(3)
Fencing in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter.
(5)
Portable on-demand storage structure. Up to two individual storage
units may be used on the property for a period of up to one year as
a means for temporary storage. Storage units are required to be located
in the side or rear yard and are subject to the setback requirements
for the zoning district that they are located in. After the storage
units have been removed for a period of at least one year, the owner/tenant
may make a new application. A permit is required for each storage
unit.
[Added 1-15-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
D.
Special permitted uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals according to the provisions of Article IX of this chapter:
[Amended 12-1-1998]
(1)
Essential services, including structures, maintenance
facilities or storage yards for area utility services.
(2)
Commercial storage buildings, including mini-warehouse
facilities.
(3)
Administrative, professional or executive office buildings,
provided that such uses do not exceed 40% of the total area of land
zoned for light industrial use in the Town.
(4)
Adult use entertainment establishments, including
bookstores, cabarets and theaters.
(5)
Communication towers.
E.
Dimensional requirements for the Light Industrial
(LI) District.
(1)
The dimensional requirements for the Light Industrial
(LI) District are specified in Schedule I which is a part of this
chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule I is attached to this chapter.
(2)
Principal buildings in a Light Industrial (LI) District
shall contain an area of not less than 1,000 square feet.
[Added 12-1-1998]
F.
Prohibited activities in the Light Industrial (LI)
District. No land, building or premises in the Light Industrial (LI)
District may be used in any way which will cause or result in:
(1)
Dissemination of dust, smoke, observable gas or fumes,
odor, noise, vibration or excessive light beyond the immediate site
of the building or buildings in which such use is conducted.
(2)
Menace to neighboring properties by reason of fire,
explosion, electromagnetic interference or other physical hazard,
including radiation.
(3)
Harmful discharge of waste materials, including refuse
and airborne or waterborne wastes.
(4)
Traffic hazards or congestion.
G.
Additional requirements for the Light Industrial (LI)
District.
(1)
All processing of materials, including fabrication,
shall occur indoors. There shall be no outside parking of machinery,
equipment or commercial vehicles, except during business hours.
(2)
There shall be no outside storage of material, raw,
processed or partially processed, in bulk or packages, except during
actual construction of any structure on the site. There shall be no
outside stock piles or storage racks.
(3)
All equipment for the handling of materials and processes
shall be enclosed in a suitable building. Equipment as used in this
section includes, but is not limited to, conveyors, elevators, storage
silos, hoppers, storage tanks and unloading docks.
(4)
All waste, scrap, refuse, empty containers, drums,
bottles and cartons shall be stored in suitable closed containers.
(5)
Notwithstanding any other provisions, side and rear
setbacks adjacent to residential districts shall be a minimum of 75
feet, of which 20 feet thereof shall be used to create a screened
buffer zone. Such screening shall not be less than four feet in height
and may be accomplished by deciduous and/or evergreen plantings, berm
or by a fence of acceptable design. All such buffers and screening
shall be properly maintained by the owner.
(6)
Site plan approval shall be secured from the Planning Board as required in Article XIII of this chapter.
