14-23-025 I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE: Uses Subject to Conditions
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The official Salem code is at https://www.salemutah.gov/salem-city-codes.htm.
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The following uses are allowed, with the restrictions noted;
1. Limited retail sales may be allowed in the I-1 Light Industrial Zone when approved by the City Council, after having been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Any such retail uses may not be inconsistent with any planned or existing industrial use in the immediate vicinity. All of the requirements of §14-23-030 are applicable to retail sales uses except that free standing signage may not exceed forty feet height. Retail tobacco specialty businesses, as defined by UCA §10-8-41.6, are prohibited in the I-1 Light Industrial Zone. (ordinance 120920D)
2. Sexually oriented businesses, following the criteria found in §6-10-010 et seq.; provided the following restrictions are met:
a. They may not be located within 200 feet or SR 198, Beet Road (460 West), Woodland Hills Dr., and any other road which provides a major entry or gateway to Salem City;
b. They may not be located within 1000 feet of an establishment which serves alcohol, measured in a direct line from property line to property line;
c. They may not be located within 1000 feet of a church, daycare, or school, measured in a direct line from property line to property line;
d. They may not be located within 1000 feet of another SOB, measured in a direct line from property line to property line;
e. Their hours of operation are limited from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the following morning, and further provided they may not be open on Sundays.
3. Storage Units, provided the following restrictions are met: a. The exterior of all buildings/storage units are constructed of masonry material such as block or brick; b. A minimum six-foot-high masonry wall is built around the storage area and completed with the first phase of construction. The backs of the masonry storage units may act as the wall, if adjacent to commercial or industrial zones and provide that drainage does not flow onto adjacent parcels. If the backs of masonry storage units are adjacent to a residential zone, but in no event may be located adjacent to a single-family zone, a designated mix use landscape area shall be provided. The designated mix use landscape area shall extend from the exterior masonry wall or backs of masonry storage units and shall accompany the exterior masonry wall or back of masonry storage units against all residential applications. The mixed-use landscaping design may include but is not limited to playgrounds, parks, utilities, parking spaces, etc. All drainage including
roof and hard surfaces to drain inside storage facility perimeter. The minimum depth of landscaped area shall be 15 feet. The maximum height of a masonry fence or masonry wall shall be 12 feet unless additional landscaping area is provided. Each additional foot of height for the fence or wall shall require an additional two linear feet of landscape area. There shall be a minimum of five feet of landscaping between the lot line and any parking or drive area. Approval of all designated mix use landscaping areas shall be by the DRC. To allow the backs of the storage units to be located on the property line, owner shall provide written consent from the adjacent owner of residential-zoned property. (ordinance 120920C) c. Security gates are installed to control ingress and egress; d. Security lighting is provided, but which does not spill over onto adjoining parcels; e. No business may be conducted from any of the storage units, other than the business of leasing the storage units themselves; f. A minimum forty (40) foot driveway is provided between the property line and the security gate; g. Set-backs and a landscape buffer is provided as follows: I. Twenty-five (25) feet in front; II. Landscaping is provided in the set-back areas consisting of trees,
shrubs, vines, etc., which are watered by automatic sprinklers. Grass is optional with the owner/developer. The landscaping plan shall be approved by the DRC and installed with the first phase. III. When adjacent to a residential zone, other set-back and landscaping conditions may be imposed to protect the aesthetics of the residential neighborhood. IV. No water service may be provided to the individual units; V. The storage units development must be served by one water meter; VI. All driveways and parking areas are paved with either asphalt or concrete; VII. A storm drain must contain all storm waters on site.
4.
Tunnel Car Washes (ordinance#92122A)
a. Openings of car wash tunnels facing a residential use shall be located
a minimum of 50 feet from adjoining residences taking into account
overall design, layout, and predominant traffic patterns of the area. A
minimum 7-foot tall, solid wall is required adjacent to residential
areas. The tunnel opening where the blowers/dryers reside shall face
away from the residences.
b. Vacuum stations and related equipment shall comply with the
setbacks for the principal structure and are prohibited along any
side of a building facing a residential use or residential zoning
district.
c. Lighting of the vacuum areas shall meet all city code standards. No
lighting shall be permitted to shine directly into any adjoining
residential property. If necessary, vacuum lights shall be turned off between the hours of 11 pm and 6 am. d. The site shall provide space sufficient to allow two lanes of entry with a minimum of five vehicles to stack in each lane while waiting to access the car wash prior to reaching the payment area. All stacking shall be maintained on site and shall not back onto any public right-of-way. e. The site shall have a DRC approved a landscaping plan suitable to minimize water use and sound emanating from the property. f. Recycling of water used for vehicle washing is required to be installed and used in perpetuity. The use of recycling water systems and the disposal of water fluids and solids shall comply with applicable state and federal laws, guidelines and/or standards.
14-23-020 I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE: Permitted Uses · 14-23-030 I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE: Other Requirements