§ 184-183. Industrial type public utility facilities.

Industrial type public utility facilities and uses are permitted in the GC and the LI zones and only if they comply with the following minimum requirements.

A. 

Proof of need. Proof shall be furnished that the proposed installation in the specific location is necessary for the proper functioning of the public utility system and for the satisfactory and convenient provision of service to the neighborhood in which the facility is to be located.

B. 

Maximum height of structures. Buildings shall not exceed the maximum height permitted in the zone district. Other structures or equipment shall not exceed 45 feet in height.

C. 

Front yard. There shall be a front yard equal to the front yard required in the zone in which the site is located.

D. 

Minimum side yard. There shall be a minimum side yard. equal to the height of the building or above-grade structure or equipment, or the side yard required in the zone in which the site is located, whichever is greater.

E. 

Minimum rear yard. There shall be a minimum rear yard equal to the height of the building or above-grade structure or equipment, or the rear yard required in the zone in which the site is located, whichever is greater.

F. 

Noise levels. The proposed use, structure or stationary equipment shall comply with the maximum permissible sound levels applicable to commercial sound sources set forth in the Union County Regional Environmental Health Commission Noise Control Chapter.

G. 

Exterior appearance of structures. The exterior appearance of any building or structure required for such use shall be compatible with the character of buildings or structures in the area in which the site is located.

H. 

Screening. Fencing and/or landscaping, as determined by the Board, shall be provided in sufficient quantity, location and height to prevent to the maximum extent possible, the view of above-grade structures or equipment, other than unobjectionable buildings, and any parking area from adjacent property or public streets, and to prevent to the maximum extent possible, the illumination of adjacent properties by site lighting fixtures and vehicle headlights on site.