Uses and structures permitted in the M-2 District are as follows:
A. 
Principal uses and structures:
(1) 
Principal uses and structures permitted in the M-1 District.
[Amended 9-14-1992 by L.L. No. 13-1992]
(2) 
The following uses, when conducted within a completely enclosed building:
(a) 
Laboratories engaged in research, testing and experimental work, including any process normal to laboratory practice and technique, provided that all necessary safeguards are employed to prevent hazard or annoyance to the community.
(b) 
The manufacture, compounding, assembling or treatment of articles or merchandise from previously prepared materials, but not including any use first permitted in the M-3 District.
(3) 
Truck terminals, dispatch and transfer, provided that no vehicle loading, unloading or parking shall be permitted in a public right-of-way.
(4) 
The following uses by special use permit authorized by the Planning Board (see Article XLVI):
(a) 
Private rental storage facilities (a.k.a. public mini-storage).
[Added 12-13-2010 by L.L. No. 10-2010[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(4)(a), Wind energy conversion systems (WECS), was repealed 6-25-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007.
(b) 
Nursery schools and day-care centers.
[Added 1-11-1993 by L.L. No. 1-1993[2]]
[2]
Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Subsection A(4)(b), Satellite dish antennas.
B. 
Accessory uses and structures:
(1) 
Accessory uses permitted in the C-2 and M-1 Districts.
(2) 
Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to permitted principal uses.
(3) 
Quarters for a caretaker or watchman.
(4) 
The repair of trucks in association with other allowable uses.
[Added 10-15-2018 by L.L. No. 7-2018]
C. 
Limitations on permitted uses in the M-2 District:
(1) 
No use of land, building or structure shall be permitted, the operation of which normally results in any:
(a) 
Fire or explosive hazard.
(b) 
Dissemination of atmospheric pollutant, noise vibration or odor beyond the boundaries of the premises on which such use is located.
(2) 
No unneutralized refuse material shall be discharged into sewers, streams or ditches.
(3) 
The storage of flammable liquids shall be entirely underground and in storage tanks to conform with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Town of Hamburg Fire Prevention Code, Chapter 113. Safety containers shall be used within any building or structure in which flammable liquids are handled.
(4) 
All side and rear lot lines abutting a lot in any R District or C-1 District shall be fenced or screened by plantings. Unless otherwise provided, no fence other than one constructed of wire and commonly known as a "chain link fence" shall be permitted. Such fence shall not be more than 10 feet in height and shall not project into any required front yard.
(5) 
Unless otherwise provided, required side and rear yards shall be used only for landscaping and/or the off-street parking of employees', customers' and visitors' cars.
There shall be no minimum lot size requirement in the M-2 District.
There shall be no maximum building height requirement in the M-2 District.
Unless otherwise provided, the minimum required yards and other open spaces in the M-2 District shall be as specified in this section.
A. 
Front yard: 40 feet, except that, when opposite any R District or when used for accessory parking, it shall be not less than 50 feet.
B. 
Side yards:
(1) 
Minimum: 15 feet.
(2) 
Where a side yard abuts any R District boundary, it shall be not less than 50 feet or the height of the principal building, whichever is greater.
C. 
Rear yard:
(1) 
Minimum: 10 feet.
(2) 
Where a rear yard abuts any R District boundary: same distance as for a side yard.
For applicable off-street parking regulations, see Article XXXII.
For applicable sign regulations, see Article XXXVI.
For applicable supplemental regulations pertaining to use, height, area or open space, see Articles XXXVII through XXXIX.