“Aggregates extraction and related manufacturing” means the mining and processing of sand and gravel resources and closely related manufacturing such as concrete or asphalt batch plants, manufacturing of products using concrete or aggregate materials, storage and transport of mined or excavated materials, and other closely related uses accessory to aggregate extraction activities.

“Aircraft assembly” means the assembly of aircraft components into finished aircraft or the repair, service or maintenance of aircraft, including engine testing, test flights, and major overhaul or rebuilding.

“Distribution center” means a building designed to store products for retailers and wholesalers, to be redistributed to another location or to customers.

“Freight terminal” means a transportation facility furnishing services incidental to air, motor freight, and rail transportation. Examples of these facilities include: freight forwarding services; freight terminal facilities; joint terminal and service facilities; overnight mail processing facilities; packing, crating, inspection and weighing services; postal service bulk mailing distribution centers; transportation arrangement services; trucking facilities, including transfer and storage.

“Heavy industrial, manufacturing, processing, fabrication or assembly” means uses that generate potentially noxious or objectionable impacts such as noise, smoke, dust, vibration, odor, or concussion, the use or outdoor storage of heavy equipment, or outdoor storage of large quantities of bulk materials.

“Heliport” means an area of land, water, or structural surface designed, used, or intended to be used for landing or takeoff of passengers or cargo from or by helicopters, plus accessory buildings and uses.

“Light industrial, manufacturing, or assembly” means uses which are capable of being constructed, maintained and operated in a manner designed to be compatible with adjoining residential, commercial or other less intensive land uses. These uses do not generate noxious or objectionable impacts such as noise, smoke, dust, vibration, odor, or concussion; do not require the use of heavy equipment; and do not involve outdoor storage of large quantities of bulk materials or heavy equipment.

“Marine terminal” means a water-dependent transportation facility furnishing services incidental to barge, marine shipping and other marine vessels.

“Railyard” means a complex series of railroad tracks for the assembly, storing, sorting, maintenance, or loading and unloading, of railroad cars and locomotives. Railyards have many tracks in parallel for keeping rolling stock stored off the mainline, so that they do not obstruct the flow of traffic.

“Storage yard” means the use of land to store material, equipment, or vehicles, and any structures associated with the outdoor storage. This use includes bulk fuel, vehicle impound lot, bulk materials, large equipment and cargo shipping containers.

“Warehouse” means a building used to store merchandise, materials or commodities. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(D) (Exh. 3), 2020.)