The Community of Miltonvale Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Bylaws of Miltonvalepark: Page 14 of 21
SECTION #13 – LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M2)
13.1 GENERAL
Except as provided in this Bylaw, all buildings and parts there of erected, placed or altered or any land used in a M2 Zone shall conform with the provisions of this Section.
13.2 PERMITTED USES
No building or part thereof and no land shall be used for purposes other than:
(i) (1) Manufacturing and Assembly
(2) Warehousing
(3) Transport Operations
(4) Activities connected with the Automobile Trade other than a scrap yard
(5) Wholesale Operations
(6) Business and Professional Offices
(7) Service Shops
(8) Commercial uses accessory to a main use permitted in a M2 Zone
(9) Restaurants and Cafeterias
(10) Farm Machinery and Heavy Equipment Dealerships and Repair Shops
(11) Heavy Equipment Depots
(12) Contractors Yard
(13) Accessory Buildings
(ii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any use which is deemed by Council to be obnoxious by reason of sound, odor, dust, fumes, smoke or as noted in Section 2.72 shall be denied approval.
13.3 SPECIAL PERMIT USES
Notwithstanding Section 13.2 above, Council may issue a special development permit for the following uses where it deems the development is appropriate, all other relevant provisions of this Bylaw are met and subject to such conditions as Council may impose:
(1) Storage of Sand and Aggregate
(2) Concrete Plants
(3) Food Processing
13.4 LOT REQUIREMENTS
The same lot requirements as noted under Section 9 (RS1) Zone shall apply to all development in a M2 Zone.
All lots shall also conform to the Provincial Minimum Lot Standards as noted in Appendix “B”. (see attached)
13.5 EXCEPTIONS TO MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
Notwithstanding Section 13.4 and 4.28, Council may approve an application for a structure exceeding the Maximum Building Height of 2.5 stories in the Light Industrial (M2) Zone provided:
1. The applicant is willing to enter into a Development Agreement with Council.
2. The structure conforms to all relevant sections of this Bylaw and other applicable fire and building codes.
3. The proposed height of the structure is physically necessary for the manufacturing processes which will be carried out in the facility, and
4. The proposed height of the structure would not exceed 30 metres (100 ft.) or would not exceed 20 metres (66 ft.) where the structure is within 100 metres (328 ft.) of an existing dwelling.
13.6 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: INDUSTRIAL ZONE ADJACENT TO
RESIDENTIAL ZONES OR AGRICULTURAL ZONES
The special requirements as delineated in Section 12.6 of this Bylaw also apply in a M2 Zone.
13.7 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Where a proposed industry may occasionally have heavy usage of Community roads, sewerage or water systems or have a significant environmental impact on the surrounding area, Council may prepare terms of reference for, and require the developer to undertake an Environment Impact Assessment, in conjunction with the Provincial Department of the Environment, prior to consideration of a development permit application by Council.