The purpose and function of the planned industrial district is to provide for industrial
development under controls to protect the nearby uses of land, to stabilize property
values primarily in those areas not suitable for the light industrial zoning designation,
and to encourage comprehensive planning of the entire industrial site within a park-like
environment. Certain special uses, such as public correctional facilities, are also
considered compatible uses within this district, subject to approval of a special
use permit. The district is characterized as being on or near a major arterial highway
or other transportation facilities, and close to developing cities, developing community
centers or relatively intense residential development.
Controls to provide freedom from nuisance-creating features such as noise, dirt, odor,
vibration, air and water pollution, are established together with adequate traffic
circulation, open space and landscaping requirements, to establish compatibility with
surrounding residential, commercial or other development and offer protection from
industrial blight. Although not by way of limitation, standards are designed to be
particularly attractive to research and development, small precision part and merchandise
distribution industries.
