§ 10-2.150. Manufacturing, Heavy.  


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  • Manufacturing of products from raw or unprocessed materials, where the finished product may be combustible or explosive. Heavy manufacturing may include any establishment or facility using large outdoor structures such as conveyor belt systems, cooling towers, cranes, storage silos, or similar equipment that cannot be integrated into the building design, or those engaging in large scale outdoor storage. Any industrial use that generates noise, odor, vibration, illumination, or airborne particulates that may be offensive or obnoxious adjacent land uses, or that requires a significant amount of on-site hazardous chemical storage, shall be classified under this land use. This use shall include any packaging of the product being manufactured on-site. Light Manufacturing uses are permitted.

    Examples include, but are not limited to, the production of the following products: asphalt, ceramics, glass, clay, concrete (no rock crushing), gas, metal (including foundries, forge shops, open air welding), oil and grease products, petroleum products, plastics, and vehicles (includes automobiles, boats, and recreation vehicles).