The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards for nonresidential development in industrial zones that serve industrial and manufacturing users while allowing for safer, more comfortable, and more attractive streetscapes for pedestrians.
(Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)
A. 
The standards of this chapter apply to nonresidential development in the IND zone.
B. 
Nonresidential development in the IND zone within the Durham Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan District is subject to the standards of Chapter 18.630, Durham Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan District.
(Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)
Nonresidential development in the IND zone requires a site development review application, except where a conditional use or planned development application is required or proposed.
(Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)
A. 
Base zone site design standards are provided in Table 18.330.1.
Table 18.330.1
Industrial Zone Site Design Standards for Nonresidential Development
Standard
IND
Minimum Setbacks
- Front and street-facing
1 ft
- Side or rear adjacent to residential zone
50 ft
- Side or rear adjacent to nonresidential zone
1 ft
Maximum Lot Coverage
85%
Minimum Landscape Area
15%
Minimum Site Tree Canopy Coverage
TThe minimum site tree canopy standards are provided in Section 18.420.060.
Minimum Parking Lot Tree Canopy Coverage
The minimum parking lot tree canopy standards are provided in Subsection 18.410.030.M.
B. 
Landscaping and screening. All required landscaping, including landscaping used to meet screening or tree canopy standards, is subject to the general provisions of Chapter 18.420, Landscaping and Screening.
1. 
The minimum landscape area standard is provided in Table 18.330.1. Landscaping standards are provided in Section 18.420.040. Any landscape area used to meet minimum landscaping requirements must meet the L-2 standard.
2. 
Screening standards are provided in Section 18.420.050. Screening is required as follows:
a. 
Service areas and wall- and roof-mounted utilities must be screened to the S-1 standard. Service areas and utilities are also subject to the standards in Subsection 18.330.040.C.
b. 
Nonresidential development that abuts a nonindustrial zone must be screened to the S-3 standard along all property lines abutting the nonindustrial zone, except street property lines.
c. 
Surface vehicle parking areas, loading areas, and drive aisles within 20 feet of a street property line must be screened to the S-4 standard. Screening must be provided directly adjacent to the street property line, except where access is taken.
C. 
Utilities and service areas.
1. 
Private utility facilities, such as transformers or control valves, that serve a single development must be located below ground or a minimum of 20 feet from any street property line or any property line adjacent to a residential zone if located above ground.
2. 
Service areas, such as waste and recycling containers, outdoor storage, and mechanical equipment, may not be located within 20 feet of any street property line or any property line adjacent to a residential zone, except where located inside a building.
D. 
Lighting. Lighting must be shielded, angled, or located such that it does not shine upwards or onto adjacent residentially-zoned properties or sensitive lands. The maximum illumination is 0.5 footcandles measured vertically at the property line where abutting a residential zone or sensitive lands.
E. 
Pedestrian access.
1. 
Paths are required and must provide safe and convenient pedestrian access within the site between all buildings, uses, and areas designed for use by pedestrians. Paths within parking areas or along drive aisles are subject to additional standards in Chapter 18.410, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
2. 
Paths must extend to the perimeter property line to provide access to existing or planned pedestrian facilities on adjacent properties, such as trails or public access easements.
3. 
Paths must be constructed with a hard surface material and have a minimum unobstructed width of five feet.
(Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2; Ord. 22-10 §2; Ord. 23-08, 12/5/2023; Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)
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Height. There is no minimum or maximum height.
B. 
Roofs. Roofs must have a minimum solar reflectance index of at least 64. Any roof area not meeting this standard must be constructed as an ecoroof, except for areas used for stairwells, solar arrays, rooftop parking, rooftop decks, sunroofs, or mechanical equipment.
C. 
Loading docks and bays. New buildings or additions may include a maximum of one elevated loading dock per tenant or per 100 lineal feet of building facade, whichever is greater. There is no maximum number of at-grade loading docks or roll-up garage doors.
(Ord. No. 24-05, 4/23/2024)