City of Thibodaux Zoning Review - South Central Planning ...

2010 Thibodaux Zoning ReviewRuston Industrial Zones (Continued)(5) The fabrication and assembly of lightweight or thin-gauge sheetmetal products, including, but not limited to, theproduction of ductwork for heating and air conditioning systems, metallic louvers, gutters and ventilators.Sec. 29-51. D-1-B light industrial/business district. (Note: only listed those pertinent to this report)(a) Description and purpose. The D-1-B light industrial/business district shall permit most compounding, assembly or treatmentof articles or materials, except nuisance industries and heavy manufacturing processing raw materials.(b) Permitted buildings and uses. The following buildings and uses shall be permitted in a D-1-B district:(1) Any use permitted in a D-1 Light Industrial District; provided, however, that no building or structure, or portionthereof, shall be erected, converted or moved onto any lot for dwelling purposes, except living quarters used by watchmen orcustodians of industrially used property by special permit from the zoning administrator. Such living quarters, which mayalso be occupied by the immediate family of the watchman or custodian, may be in the form of a manufactured home…(3) Foundry casting lightweight nonferrous metal, not causing noxious fumes or odor.(4) The sale, storage and sorting of junk, waste, discarded or salvaged materials, machinery or equipment, but not includingprocessing.(c) Uses permitted in D-1-B light industrial/business districts by special permit from the board of adjustment. The following usesshall be permitted in the D-1-B light industrial/business district by special permit from the board of adjustment:(6) Paint, oil (including linseed), shellac, turpentine, lacquer or varnish manufacturing.(7) Petroleum products manufacturing or wholesale storage of petroleum.(8) Plastic manufacturing.(9) Processing of junk, waste, discarded or salvaged materials, machinery or equipment, including automobile wrecking ordismantling.(15) Any other trade, industry or use that will not be more injurious, hazardous, noxious or offensive than the uses authorizedby this section.Sec. 29-5. Definitions.Buffer zone means a landscaped area identified on a site plan or by a zoning ordinance, intended to separate and partially obstructthe view of two adjacent land uses or properties from one another.Sec. 29-80. Supplementary regulations (d) Landscape requirements .(1) Intent. The intent of the landscaping requirements set forth in this subsection are as follows:(a) The provisions of this subsection shall be interpreted toward the preservation of the natural aesthetic qualities ofthe city, and to enhance the beautification and quality of life in the city. The focus of this subsection is on retaining andenhancing the quality of our environment with street trees, screening of objectionable views and the implementation of aminimum standard landscaping for commercial properties.…(2)(b) Aid in stabilizing the environment’s ecological balance by contributing to the processes of air movement, air purification,oxygen regeneration, groundwater recharge and stormwater runoff control, while, at the same time, aiding in theabatement of noise, glare, heat and dust.(c) Provide visual buffering between land uses of differing character and off-street parking.(d) Protect the public health, safety and general welfare.(e) Safeguard and enhance property values, and protect public and private investments.(f ) Encourage innovation and quality in landscape and architectural design.…Applicability. The landscaping requirements set forth in this subsection shall apply to the following new developments:(a) New developments with street frontage in B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4,excluding single-family residences.(b) New duplex or multi-family developments in R-2, R-3, B-1, B-2, B-3 or B-4 districts.(c) New business or commercial uses located in D-1, D-1B or D-2 districts; this shall apply only to those uses located inindustrial zoning which also are allowed in B-1, B-2, B-3 or B-4 districts.…(4) Landscape plan submission. The landscape plan must be submitted, in conjunction with the required site plan, to the buildinginspections department with the application for a building permit for work on the property. The landscape plan can either be a separateprint or be included on the required site plan print.…(6) Landscape guidelines.(a) A minimum of five percent of the total property shall consist of landscaping on the front half of the property.…37