The "TI-1" Tier One Industrial District is established, in an effort to expand upon employment opportunities within the community as well as to provide for future land area in which to develop industrial uses. The purpose of the Tier One Industrial District is allow for the continued grouping of industrial uses in locations that have adequate and convenient access to major streets, highways and the railroad line. While the City is predominately residential in character, industrial uses are an important part of the City's land use pattern and will continue to be so in the future. While the types of uses (permitted, conditional, and interim) are similar to those found within the "I-1" Industrial Park District, the Tier One Industrial District takes into consideration the unique location of parcels identified within this district. These parcels have not yet been annexed into the corporate limits of the City. Regulations within the Tier One Industrial District continue to encourage the development of industrial uses that are compatible with surrounding and abutting land uses. In order to accomplish this compatibility, development within the district is intended for administrative, wholesaling, manufacturing, warehousing, office, and related uses which can maintain high standards of appearance, through building design, site design, and landscaping/screening, and not require a high level of public services. With proper control, these areas should be compatible with commercial or residential areas.
The following are permitted uses within the "T1-I" Tier One Industrial District:
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Any permitted use as listed within Article 8: Industrial Districts, Section 1: "I-1" Industrial Park District.
The following are conditional uses allowed in the "T1-I" Tier One Industrial District and shall require a Conditional Use Permit based upon the procedures set forth and regulated by Article 21 of this chapter.
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Any conditional use as listed within Article 8: Industrial Districts, Section 1: "I-1" Industrial Park District.
The following are interim uses allowed in the "T1-I" Tier One Industrial District and shall require an Interim Use Permit based upon the procedures set forth and regulated by Article 21 of this chapter.
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Any interim use as listed within Article 8: Industrial Districts, Section 1: "I-1" Industrial Park District.
The following are uses permitted by Administrative Permit within the "T1-I" Tier One Industrial District and shall require an Administrative Permit based upon the procedures set forth and regulated by Article 21 of this chapter.
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Any use by administrative permit as listed within Article 8: Industrial Districts, Section 1: "I-1" Industrial Park District.
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Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the permitted uses. Accessory buildings are subject to the regulations as provided within Article 13 of this chapter.
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Off-street parking and loading, in accordance with Article 17 of this chapter.
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Outdoor smoking shelters, in accordance with Article 13 of this chapter.
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General Retail, provided that:
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The retail sales area is accessory to the principal use.
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The retail sales area is indoors.
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The retail sales area does not exceed 10% of the gross floor area of the building in which the sales area is situated.
4. 
No additional signage has been provided identifying the retail sales activity.
E. 
Signs, in accordance with Article 16 of this chapter.
F. 
Trash receptacle enclosures, in accordance with the regulations as provided within AA 350-14-3 of this chapter.
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Every individual lot, site, or tract shall have an area of not less than 2.5 acres.
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Every lot or tract shall have a width of not less than 160 feet abutting a public right-of-way.
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Every lot or tract shall have a minimum lot depth of 250 feet.
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There shall be a required minimum of 25% reservation of the total lot area for landscaping purposes. A landscaping plan must be submitted to and be approved by the Planning Commission or its designee.
The sum total of ground area covered by all structures and uses (permitted, accessory, interim, and conditional, including parking lots) on the zoning lot which the structures and uses are located shall not exceed 75%. The applicant must prove to the City, the ability to meet or exceed City, County, and/or State stormwater holding requirements as part of their project and/or site plan approval.
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All proposed new uses must submit a plat to the City Planner for review for compliance with this chapter.
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Each building located on a lot shall be built in a good and work-like manner with high quality, first-class building materials. The design and location of the buildings constructed on a lot shall be attractive and shall compliment existing structures and the surrounding natural features and topography with respect to height, design finish, color, size, and location.
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Load bearing structural components shall be steel or structural concrete. Other materials of greater strength may be used if expressly allowed by the City Council.
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Architecturally and aesthetically suitable building materials shall be applied to, or used on, all sides of all buildings that are adjacent to other existing or future structures or roadways. Exterior walls of iron, aluminum, or wood will be permitted only with the specific written approval of the City Council. Exterior walls of masonry, concrete and glass are encouraged. Colors shall be harmonious and compatible with colors of the natural surroundings and other adjacent buildings.
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All exterior wall finishes on any building shall be comprised of at least 50% of one or a combination of the following materials:
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Face brick.
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Natural stone.
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Glass.
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Specially designed pre-cast concrete units, if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture.
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Factory fabricated, finished 26 Ga. Metal panel.
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Decorative concrete block approved by the City Council.
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Architectural metal accent panels, generally with a value greater than pre-cast concrete units, and as specifically approved by the Board.
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Other materials as approved by the Board and in conformance with existing design and character of the property.
Fencing and Screening for industrial uses shall be accomplished through the use of either a screening fence or planting screen, which meets the requirements as stipulated within Article 15 of this chapter. The Planning Commission shall review and make a recommendation with final approval granted by the City Council.