The light industrial (M-1) district is intended primarily for wholesale distribution,
warehouse storage, research and development, showroom sales, and light manufacturing
of finished or semi-finished products. The light industrial uses shall be compatible
with the surrounding uses. Outdoor manufacturing is not allowed in the M-1 district.
Outdoor storage is allowed as a permitted accessory use, if it complies with design
criteria in section 12-763. Additional outdoor storage, subject to design criteria
(see section 122-767) can be requested as part of the public hearing process before the planning and zoning
commission and city council. Service establishments serving the industrial uses or
the district shall be permitted. Specific uses shall be controlled by the standards
for industrial performance in article VIII of this chapter.