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Light Industrial (IL) : Intent

The IL zone is intended for light industrial uses that have minimal environmental impacts. There are two development methods - Standard and Optional. The Standard method has no density limit and a maximum height of 45 feet. The Optional method allows greater density and height up to 110 feet, with public benefits required. At least 10% of sites over 10,000 square feet must be green area for recreation. Additional compatibility standards apply for properties abutting residential zones.

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Light Industrial (IL) : Intent

The IL zone is intended for light industrial uses that have minimal environmental impacts. There are two development methods - Standard and Optional. The Standard method has no density limit and a maximum height of 45 feet. The Optional method allows greater density and height up to 110 feet, with public benefits required. At least 10% of sites over 10,000 square feet must be green area for recreation. Additional compatibility standards apply for properties abutting residential zones.

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Light Industrial (IL)

Intent
The IL zone is intended to provide land for industrial activities of a small to medium scale where major transportation links are not typically necessary and noise, dust, vibration, glare, odors, and other adverse environmental impacts are usually minimal.

Overview of Development Standards


The IL zone has different development standards under the Standard and Optional Method. Standard Method is limited as indicated in the table below, or as indicated on the zoning map, whichever is less. Optional method is limited to the density and height indicated on the map.
Development Standard
Total Density (max. FAR) Height (max. ft.) Green Area (min. % of site area) Site Plan Required Public Benefits Required

Green Area
Any development in the IL zone on a lot greater than 10,000 SF is required to provide access to active or passive recreation areas and natural features for the use and enjoyment of employees and visitors. This open space is known as green area and it may be used for: 1. Open space such as gardens, lawns, ornamental planting areas or natural habitat 2. Passive recreation areas and facilities 3. Public or private park, playground 4. Pedestrian or multipurpose trails or walkways 5. Above-ground utility rights-of-way 6. Environmental Site Design (ESD) 7. Utilities

Standard Method
N/A 1.5

Optional Method

45

110 0 to 20% (depending on lot size and provision of residential uses) Yes, with Sketch Plan Yes

10% (if lot area > 10,000sf) Yes, if various criteria apply No

Neighborhood Compatibility
When an IL property abuts an AC, RR, RNC, RLD, or RMD property that is not improved with a commercial, industrial, or utility use, any building must: 1. Have a minimum setback of 25 or the setback required by the adjacent property; and

2. Must not project beyond a 45 angular plane projecting over the subject property measured from a height of 35 at the setback line determined above, with the exception of those features exempt from height and setback restrictions. ProposalbasedonNovember22,2011 ZAPReviewDraft

www.zoningmontgomery.org

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