§ 34. REGULATIONS FOR HEAVY MANUFACTURING OR "M-X" ZONE.

A.

Purpose.

The M-X zone is intended to provide for Heavy Manufacturing uses (processing and manufacturing of materials or products predominantly from extracted or raw materials, or a use engaged in storage of or manufacturing processes using flammable or explosive materials, or storage or manufacturing processes that potentially involve hazardous or commonly recognized offensive conditions) in locations which are suitable and appropriate, taking into consideration land uses on adjacent or nearby properties, access to a major street or highway, rail service or other means of transportation, and the availability of public utilities.

B.

General Requirements.

1.

Maximum height - none, except as provided below:

a.

Within one-quarter (1/4) mile of any federal highway the height limit shall be one hundred twenty (120) feet and between one-quarter (1/4) mile and one (1) mile of any federal highway, the height limit is one hundred fifty (150) feet, the height of the building may be increased or "stepped."

b.

Within three (3) miles of any incorporated city or town the maximum height is sixty (60) feet. The height within the three (3) mile area may be waived via a Special Use Permit after receiving comments from the city or town. In any case, the maximum height allowed, via the Special Use Permit, is one hundred twenty (120) feet.

2.

All applicable provisions of Sections 35, 36, 37, 38 and 42 shall apply in this zone.

3.

All site plans submitted for projects in this zone that are located within three (3) miles of an incorporated city or town shall be submitted to the city or town for review or comments. Comments from the city or town shall be accepted for fifteen (15) days following submission to the city or town and shall be given due consideration by the county and the applicant.

4.

A view-obscuring device, as per Section 37.E.4, will be placed on all property lines abutting against Agricultural or Residential properties or incompatible uses. For the purpose of this provision, a caretaker's service or security residence is considered a part of the use with which it is associated and screening of such a use is not required.

C.

Uses Permitted.

1.

Any use permitted in General Manufacturing (M-2) without a Special Use Permit.

2.

Canneries.

3.

Fertilizer plants.

4.

Refineries.

5.

Commercial feed lots.

6.

Meat packing plants.

7.

Night watchman's quarters.

8.

Tallow works.

9.

Sanitary landfill — solid waste disposal or the recycling of the same.

10.

Tire retreading or rebuilding.

11.

Wood planing mills.

12.

Manufacturing, assembly and/or testing of aircraft, automotive, locomotive, spacecraft or other vehicular equipment.

13.

Mining and milling operations, except as exempted by State laws.

14.

Public and private utility power stations and commercial generating plants.

15.

Public and quasi-public facilities such as trade schools, vehicle maintenance or public works facilities, public utilities, correctional facilities, office complexes or emergency services.

16.

Similar type uses may be approved by the Director with the option for appeal.

17.

Wireless communication towers and facilities with a maximum antenna height of one hundred twenty (120) feet (see Section 37.R).

18.

Kennels, as allowed by Section 37.J

D.

Uses Permitted After Acquiring a Special Use Permit.

1.

All uses permitted in any "R" (Residential) zone without a Special Use Permit when associated with any uses permitted above.

2.

Storage of flammable liquids and gases, and bulk fuels for sale or distribution.

3.

Manufacturing or storage of hazardous chemicals or materials.

4.

Wireless communication towers and facilities with an antenna height of one hundred twenty-one (121) feet to two hundred fifty (250) feet (see Section 37.R).

E.

Location of Property Requirements.

In addition to meeting the setback and area requirements of this ordinance, buildings and structures shall be located on the property in compliance with the yard, fire resistance, opening protection, and other pertinent requirements of the location on property provisions of the building code adopted by Mohave County and the fire code adopted by the fire district in which the project is located. If the fire district has not adopted a fire code, or the project is not located within a fire district, the fire code adopted by Mohave County shall apply.