4266 Ravine Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-1337

Light Industrial District

The intent of the I-1, Light Industrial District is to permit the use of land, buildings, and structures for the manufacturing, processing, fabricating, compounding, treatment, packaging and/or assembly of materials or goods, warehousing or bulk storage of goods, and related accessory uses. Related accessory uses may include, by way of example, research, design, and prototype development related to the industrial operations; the storage of goods in connection with or resulting from industrial operations; the provision of amenities for persons engaged in such operations; the sale of goods resulting from such operations; and, administration or accounting in connection with the industrial operations. The I-1 Light Industrial District is also intended to accommodate certain quasi-industrial uses that have characteristics typically associated with industrial operations even though such uses are not engaged in manufacturing, processing, or other industrial operations. Such uses may include, by way of example, lumber yards or contractor yards. The regulations in this Article are further intended to protect lands and uses surrounding industrial development. These regulations are therefore intended to promote only those industrial operations that pose minimal risk from fire; explosions; release of toxic, noxious or hazardous material; exposure to radiation; or other hazards to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Kalamazoo Township.