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The City of Little Canada adopted an ordinance creating the Industrial Park Zoning District on August 15, 1985. The intent of this district is to allow industrial use that will not adversely effect the surrounding area. The I -P District requires large lot development with a. 35 percent building lot coverage limit, and certain performance standards required of each development. These performance standards include required landscaping minimums and aesthetic building qualities that limit the type of building facade materials allowed. REZONING Currently, all land zoned for industrial use in the study area is zoned I -1. However, many existing industrial uses were developed in a way that meets the performance standards of the I -P District. It is important to note that businesses developed in this manner appear to be vital operations which illustrates that quality development in this area can be economically feasible for developers. I -P rezoning recommendations for vacant land to ensure quality development in an area of Little Canada that is highly visible, appears to be a realistic option for the City. EXISTING USES Concern created by the previous report mainly centered around I -1 land currently developed. Land owners are concerned that rezoning to I -P will severely limit existing operations. This concern is warranted because an I -P zoning will place restrictions on certain aspects of existing operations. If we hypothetically follow through with suggested rezonings, the following situations will be encountered. • All uses and site conditions that do not meet I -P District standards will be considered non - conforming. However, any non - conforming structure or use lawfully existing upon the effective date of this Ordinance (August 1985) may be continued at the size and manner of operation existing upon said date. If a non - conforming structure or use is destroyed to the extent of more than 50 percent of market value as determined by the Building Official, the property is then subject to all requirements of existing zoning districts. The Zoning Ordinance also states that in an I -P district, buildings which are non - conforming by type (e.g. pole or engineered steel) existing on the date of this Ordinance adoption shall be allowed to be expanded to the extent of 25 percent of the size of the existing building by using materials similar to those of the principal structure, provided other Ordinance lot and building requirements are met. These other requirements include setbacks, landscaping, and lot coverage. PAGE-1 1-