2040ORDINANCE NO. ~ `'10
AN ORDINANCE TO AMENDTHE WEST MEMPHIS ZONING MAP AND ZONING
ORDINANCE 1988, ARTICLE II; SECTION 1, ADDING I-1-C, LIMITED INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT-CONTAINER STORAGE YARD, INTERMODAL AND I-2-C, GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT- INTERMODAL CONTAINER STORAGE YARD AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III; SECTION 3, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS; PARAGRAPH A,
GENERAL DESCRIPTION, NUMBER 1 AND 2; PARAGRAPH B, PERMITTED USES,
NUMBER 1-b; PARAGRAPH C, LOT, YARD AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS AND
ARTICLE X; SECTION 2, DEFINITIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, upon due notice and publication, pursuant to zoning regulations adopted by
Ordinance 1988, a public hearing was held on July 31, 2002 and the Planning Commission
has approved and recommended to amend the West Memphis Zoning Map and Zoning
Ordinance 1988, Article II; Section 1, Zoning Districts Established and add I-1-C, Limited
Industrial District-Intermodal Container Storage Yard and I-2-C, General Industrial
District-Intermodal Container Storage Yard; Article III; Section 3, Industrial Districts;
Paragraph A, General Description, Number 1-a and 2-a; Paragraph B, Number l.b,
Permitted Uses; Paragraph C, Lot, Yard and Height Regulations and Article X; Section 2,
Definitions, as follows:
ZONING MAP (SEE ATTACHMENT)
ARTICLE II -ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
SECTION 1: ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
I-1-C, Limited Industrial District - Intermodal Container Storage Yard and;
I-2-C, General Industrial District - Intermodal Container Storage Yard.
ARTICLE III -SPECIFIC DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SECTION 3: INDUSTRICAL DISTRICT
A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
l.a I-1-C Limited Industrial District-Intermodal Container Storage Yard -This district
shall permit all land uses allowed in a I-1, Limited Industrial District, and will be sized and
located to limit such uses within the city and provide access via a principal and/or minor
arterial or industrial collector street as classified by the West Memphis-Marion Area
Transportation Plan and/or by the West Memphis Planning Commission and approved by
the city as a designated truck route for a particular approved site. It is created for the
purpose of allowing the storage of shipping containers that have the capability of being
stacked. The location of such district(s) shall be based on considerations of public health,
saftey and welfare and shall conform to all other applicable city ordinances and
regulations.
2.a I 2-C _('~neral Industrial District- Intermodal Container Storage Yard -This district
shall permit all land uses allowed in a I-2, General Industrial District and will be sized and
located to limit such uses within the city and provide access via a principal and/or minor
arterial or industrial collector street as classified by the West Memphis-Marion Area
Transportation Plan and/or by the West Memphis Planning Commission and approved by
the city as a designated truck route for a particular approved site. It is created for the
purpose of allowing the storage of shipping containers that have the capability of being
stacked. The location of such district(s) shall be based on considerations of public health,
saftey and welfare and shall conform to all other applicable city ordinances and
regulations.
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B. PERMITTED USES
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1. INDUSTRIAL USES II=1 I-1- II=2 I-2-C ~
b. NON-MANUFACTURING USES
Intermodal Container Storage, (with stacking) X X
Intermodal Container Storage, (no stacking) X X X X
Flammable Gases and Liquids, Storage of X
Explosive Materials, Stoarage of SP
Tonic Chemicals, Liquids, Materials or Waste,
Storage of SP
Petroleum Products, Storage of X
C. Lot. Yard and Height Regulations
HEIGHT REGULATIONS I-1 I-1- ~ I 2-C PBP
Maximum Number of Feet 36 36 75 75 (#c) 36
(C.) Container Yards: Containers shall not be stacked in excess of 36 feet.
Article X: Section 2: Definitions
Explosive -Any liquid, solid or other material that will explode from internal pressure,
heat/cold and/or motion.
Flammable -Gases, liquids, and other highly combustible materials.
Intermodal Container Storage Yard -Land used primarily for storage of intermodal
shipping containers and allowing containers to be stacked. The following products and
materials are prohibited from being stored in an I-1-C, Industrial District and I-2-C,
Industrial District:
1. Explosive Materials;
2. Flammable gases and liquids;
3. Toxic chemicals, liquids, materials, or waste;
4. Petroleum products.
Petroleum Products -Chemicals, oil and oil products derived from the natural oily form of
petroleum.
Toxic -Poisonous liquids, chemicals, or other items contaminated with toxic materials or
waste.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: Article II; Section 1, Zoning Districts Established is amended by adding, I-1-
C, Limited Industrial District- Intermodal Container Storage Yard and I-2-C, General
Industrial District-Intermodal Container Storage Yard; Article III; Section 3, Industrial
Districts; Paragraph A, General Description, Number 1-a and 2 a; Paragaph B, Number
l.b, Permitted Uses; Paragraph C, Lot, Yard and Height Regulations and Article X;
Ordinance No.
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Section 2, Definitions of Zoning Ordinance 1988, is hereby amended to add the following
designation in an I-1-C, Limited Industrial District- Intermodal Container Storage Yard
and I-2-C, General Industrial District- Intermodal Container Storage Yard, as listed
permitted uses and adding the following definitions and amending the City of West
Memphis Zoning Map, as shown on the attachment:
ARTICLE II -ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
SECTION 1: ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
I-1-C, Limited Industrial District -Intermodal Container Storage Yard and;
I-2-C, General Industrial District -Intermodal Container Storage Yard.
A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
l.a I-1-C Limited Industrial District-Ln~termodal Container Storage Yard -This district
shall permit all land uses allowed in a I-1 Limited Industrial District, and will be sized and
located to limit such uses within the city and provide access via a principal and/or minor
arterial or industrial collector street as classified by the West Memphis-Marion Area
Transportation Plan and/or by the West Memphis Planning Commission and approved by
the city as a designated truck route for a particular approved site. It is created for the
purpose of allowing the storage of shipping containers that have the capability of being
stacked. The location of such district(s) shall 6e based on considerations of public health,
saftey and welfare and shall conform to all other applicable city ordinances and
regulations.
2.a I-2-C General Industrial District- Intermodal Container Storage Yard -This district
shall permit all land uses allowed in a I-2 General Industrial District and will be sized and
located to limit such uses within the city and provide access via a principal and/or minor
arterial or industrial collector street as classified by the West Memphis-Marion Area
Transportation Plan and/or by the West Memphis Planning Commission and approved by
the city as a designated truck route for a particular approved site. It is created for the
purpose of allowing the storage of shipping containers that have the capability of being
stacked. The location of such district(s) shall be based on considerations of public health,
saftey and welfare and shall conform to all other applicable city ordinances and
regulations.
B. PERMITTED USES ZONING DISTRICTS
1. INDUSTRIAL USES ~ ~~ ~ I-2-C
b. NON-MANUFACTURING USES
Intermodal Container Storage, (with stacking) X X
Intermodal Container Storage, (no stacking) X X X X
Flammable Gases and Liquids, Storage of X
Explosive Materials, Stoarage of SP
Tonic Chemicals, Liquids, Materials or Waste,
Storage of SP
Petroleum Products, Storage of X
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C. Lot. Yard and Height ReQUlations
HEIGHT REGULATIONS I-1 I-1- I_2 I-2- PBP
Maximum Number of Feet 36 36 75 75 (#c) 36
FOOTNOTES:
(c.) Container Yards: Cantainers shall not be stacked in excess of 36 feet.
Article X; Section 2• Definitions
Ex~~~g -Any liquid, solid or other material that will explode from internal pressure,
heat/cold and/or motion.
Flammable -Gases, liquids, and other highly combustible materials.
Intermodal Container Storage Yard -Land used primarily for storage of intermodal
shipping containers and allowing containers to be stacked. The following products and
materials are prohibited from being stored in an I-1-C Industrial District and I-2-C
Industrial District:
1. Explosive Materials;
2. Flammable gases and liquids;
3. Toxic chemicals, liquids, materials, or waste;
4. Petroleum products.
Petroleum Products -Chemicals, oil and oil products derived from the natural oily form of
petroleum.
Toxic -Poisonous liquids, chemicals, or other items contaminated with toxic materials or
waste.
SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ~ 1 DAY OF ~~~Z~~~ ~, 2002.
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William H. Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Phillip Clerk
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