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Industrial Zones (IL, IM, IH) : About

The document discusses the three Industrial zones - IL, IM, and IH - which provide land for industrial activities without allowing residential uses. Density in these zones is calculated using floor area ratio (FAR), which is the ratio of total building floor area to property size. Each Industrial zone has a unique maximum density and height, falling within the statutory FAR and height limits. Development in the Industrial zones is only allowed through the standard approval process and must meet compatibility requirements and screening standards when abutting agricultural or residential zones.

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Industrial Zones (IL, IM, IH) : About

The document discusses the three Industrial zones - IL, IM, and IH - which provide land for industrial activities without allowing residential uses. Density in these zones is calculated using floor area ratio (FAR), which is the ratio of total building floor area to property size. Each Industrial zone has a unique maximum density and height, falling within the statutory FAR and height limits. Development in the Industrial zones is only allowed through the standard approval process and must meet compatibility requirements and screening standards when abutting agricultural or residential zones.

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I n d u s t r i a l Z o n e s ( I L , I M, I H )

The Industrial family of zones provide land for


industrial activities. These zones do not allow
residential uses, but do allow some Retail/Service
Establishment, Restaurant, and Recreation and
Entertainment uses. The 3 zones in this family have a
range of densities and heights.

Density in the Industrial zones is calculated as an
allowed floor area ratio (FAR). FAR is the ratio of the
total floor area of buildings on a property to the size
of that property. For example, a tract of 10,000
square feet with an FAR limit of 2.0 could have a
building of up to 20,000 square feet.

Each Industrial zone has a unique sequence of
maximum density and height as indicated on the
zoning map. This sequence shows the maximum
total FAR and maximum height (H). The mapped
density and height must fall within the statutory
limits (see table below).
www.zoningmontgomery.org
Example IM-1.5 H-45
About
9/16/2014
Density and Height Limits
Approval Process
The Industrial zones allow development only under
standard method.
Zone
Statutory Limits
(range that can be mapped)
Overall FAR Height
IL 0.25 1.5 25 50
IM 0.25 2.5 25 120
IH 0.5 4.0 35 200
Protections
Development must meet the Compatibility
Requirements regarding side and rear setbacks
and height of the building at the setback line

Development must provide screening when
abutting an Agricultural, Rural Residential, or
Residential zone that is vacant or improved with
an agricultural or residential use

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