7207 Thirlane Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019

Low Intensity Industrial District

The purpose of the I-1, low intensity industrial district is to provide areas within the urban service area which are suitable for less intensive industrial activities. These areas are primarily designated based on the suitability of the land in terms of slope and freedom from flooding, as well as the availability of adequate sewer and water capacity, access to arterial road network, and proximity to rail and airport facilities or the interstate highway system. This district generally coincides with the recommendations for the principal industrial land use category contained in the comprehensive plan, and particularly those areas unsuitable for more intensive or potentially hazardous industrial uses. Distributing these areas around the county in a planned manner to create employment centers within close proximity to residential growth areas and reduce heavy traffic generation of industrial uses is encouraged. Since land with suitable characteristics for less intensive industrial development is limited in the county, a high degree of protection is promoted where industrial development is located adjacent to existing or future residential areas. The conversion and/or redevelopment of existing non-conforming uses in this district which are unrelated to industrial needs is also encouraged.