It is the specific intent of this article to:
A. Permit, by right, industrial uses appropriate for an established
Borough.
B. To regulate the operation of such uses to minimize traffic congestion,
noise, glare, air, and water pollution.
C. To ensure that such uses will not create fire and safety hazards.
D. To allow the conversion of older industrial buildings to alternate
uses to ensure their economic viability and preservation.
[Amended 7-12-2006 by Ord. No. 519]
In the M&I District a building may be erected, used, or
occupied and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following
purposes and no other:
A. Automotive repair and service, including a body shop, provided that
all work is done within an enclosed structure.
B. Business or professional office.
C. Contractor's office and storage.
D. Scientific or industrial research, engineering, training, testing,
experimental laboratory, or similar establishment.
E. Printing, publishing, lithography, or similar processes.
G. Wholesale sales of industrial products and equipment.
H. Gymnasiums, health or tennis clubs, or similar facility.
I. Manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, processing and packaging of
natural and man-made materials, chemicals, synthetics and other organic
or inorganic products, except those uses specifically prohibited in
§ 14-2203 below.
J. Mini storage facilities, provided that they are on lots of at least
three acres.
K. Car washes, provided that they only take access from a road classified
as a principal arterial and provide a stacking distance for at least
eight cars.
L. The following uses are permitted only in an existing industrial building
in the M&I District:
(2)
Retail sales of dry goods, variety merchandise, books, antiques,
consignment or secondhand thrift shop and/or similar goods.
(3)
Studio for photography, music, or dance.
(4)
Apartments, provided they have no greater density than 12 dwelling
units per acre.
M. Accessory use on the same lot and customarily incidental to any of
the above-permitted uses, including, but not limited to:
(1)
Storage within an enclosed building or fenced area, meeting the requirements of §
680-171, herein.
(2)
Repair shop or maintenance facilities normally required for
the conduct of industrial operations.
(3)
Cafeteria, recreation facility or other service facility located
within a permitted use and operated solely for the occupants of the
building.
N. Hookah bar/lounge.
[Added 4-4-2018 by Ord.
No. 586]
[Amended 7-12-2006 by Ord. No. 519]
A. Lot area: 20,000 square feet, unless specified elsewhere in this
article.
C. Building coverage: 40% of the lot area.
D. Maximum impervious surface coverage: 75% of the lot area.
E. Yards:
(1)
Front yard. One yard not less than 30 feet in depth, measured
from the ultimate right-of-way.
(2)
Side yard. There shall be two side yards, neither of which shall
be less than 20 feet wide.
(3)
Rear yard. One yard not less than 40 feet in depth.
F. Maximum building footprint of commercial buildings:
(1)
For a single use: 50,000 square feet.
(2)
For all uses on site: 100,000 square feet.
All parking spaces or lots and all off-street loading in the M&I District shall be in accordance with Article
IX, Off-Street Parking, of this chapter. Both shall be set back at least 10 feet from any property line or legal right-of-way.
All signs erected in the M&I District shall be in accordance with Article
XXIII, Signs, of this chapter.
[Added 7-12-2006 by Ord.
No. 519]
The height of any building or structure shall not exceed 35
feet; however, buildings or structures, excluding signs, are allowed
to exceed this requirement by 25 feet (to 60 feet), provided that
for every one foot over 35 feet, they are set back an additional two
feet from any property line.