Raleigh Zoning: I-1 Industrial-1 Legacy District
In the City of Raleigh, the I-1 Industrial-1 district is classified as a Legacy District, meaning it exists in the older Part 10 Zoning Code and is slated for eventual replacement by current Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) districts. Because it is a legacy designation, the specific numerical setback requirements for the I-1 Industrial-1 district are not contained within the modern Raleigh Unified Development Ordinance text; instead, the City of Raleigh maintains these standards in the separate, original Part 10 Zoning Code [Section 1.3.4].
Status of the Industrial-1 (I-1) District in Raleigh
Under the Raleigh Unified Development Ordinance, the I-1 Industrial-1 district is maintained to accommodate existing developments that were platted or established under previous regulations. The Raleigh Unified Development Ordinance mandates the following regarding legacy districts:
- Existing Authority: These districts remain governed by the standards found in the Part 10 Zoning Code [Section 1.3.4].
- Replacement: Legacy districts like I-1 Industrial-1 and I-2 Industrial-2 will eventually be replaced with a modern UDO zoning district [Section 1.3.4].
- Restrictions: No new legacy districts may be added to the City of Raleigh Official Zoning Map, and the boundaries of existing legacy districts cannot be modified [Section 1.3.4].
Modern Industrial District Setbacks in the Raleigh UDO
Because the I-1 Industrial-1 district is being transitioned out of the code, new industrial development or rezonings in the City of Raleigh typically utilize the IX- Industrial Mixed Use or IH Heavy Industrial districts. The setbacks for these current Raleigh Unified Development Ordinance districts are provided below for reference, specifically for the "General Building" type most common in industrial areas.
IX- Industrial Mixed Use District Setbacks
The IX- Industrial Mixed Use district is intended for a variety of light industrial and manufacturing uses while allowing for retail and commercial activity [Section 3.1.1.G].
| Setback Location | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Primary Street | 3 feet |
| Side Street | 3 feet |
| Side Lot Line | 0 feet or 6 feet |
| Rear Lot Line | 0 feet or 6 feet |
Note: For the side and rear lot lines in the IX- district, a 0-foot setback is permitted, but if a setback is provided, it must be at least 6 feet [Section 3.2.5.B].
IH Heavy Industrial District Setbacks
The IH Heavy Industrial district in the City of Raleigh is intended to accommodate high-impact manufacturing and industrial uses that may not be compatible with residential or mixed-use areas [Section 4.1.1.C].
| Setback Category | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Primary Street (B1) | 50 feet |
| Side Street (B2) | 50 feet |
| Side Lot Line (B3) | 0 feet |
| Sum of Side Interior Setbacks (B4) | 40 feet |
| Rear Lot Line (B5) | 0 feet |
| Sum of Rear and Primary Street Setbacks (B6) | 70 feet |
[Section 4.4.1]
Sections Cited
- Section 1.3.4 Legacy Districts
- Section 3.1.1.G Industrial Mixed Use (IX-) Intent Statement
- Section 3.2.5 General Building Base Dimensional Standards (Mixed Use Districts)
- Section 4.1.1.C Heavy Industrial (IH) Intent Statement
- Section 4.4.1 General Building Standards (Special Districts)