Located in the City of Highland, the Business Park (BP) zoning district is designed to foster a high-quality environment for employment-generating uses. It acts as a bridge between heavy industrial areas and office/commercial centers, focusing on "clean" industries and professional services. Allowed Uses in the BP Zone Under the Highland Municipal Code (specifically Chapter 16.20 and related development standards), allowed uses generally fall into the following categories: 1. Permitted by Right (SR - Staff Review) These uses typically only require a Staff Review Permit to ensure they meet the city's design and performance standards: * **Professional Offices:** Administrative, executive, clerical, and professional services (lawyers, accountants, etc.). * **Medical/Research:** Medical and dental clinics, laboratories, and research & development facilities. * **Light Industrial/Manufacturing:** Manufacturing, assembly, and processing that occurs entirely within an enclosed building and has no significant off-site impacts (noise, odor, vibration). * **Studios:** Artist and photographic studios. * **Financial Institutions:** Banks and credit unions. 2. Conditionally Permitted (CUP - Conditional Use Permit)** These uses require a public hearing and specific approval because they may have a higher impact on the surrounding area: * **Supportive Commercial:** Restaurants (including fast food), day care facilities, and small-scale retail that serves the employees within the business park. * **Automotive:** Certain specialized automotive-related services (though retail dealerships are usually restricted to specific "Auto Plaza" zones). * **Recreation:** Indoor commercial recreation or health/athletic clubs. * **Utilities:** Public utility and service substations. 3. Restricted or Prohibited Uses** * **Residential:** Generally not permitted, except for specific caretaker residences if approved. * **Heavy Industry:** Any industrial use that involves hazardous materials, loud exterior noise, or significant vibrations is typically prohibited or redirected to the **Industrial (I)** or **Commercial Manufacturing (CM)** zones. Development Standards If you are planning a project on a BP-zoned lot, keep these physical requirements in mind: * **Minimum Lot Size:** Often requires larger parcels to ensure adequate space for landscaping and parking. * **Landscaping:** A high standard of "beautification" is required, often including significant street frontage landscaping. * **Enclosed Operations:** Most business activities and storage must be conducted entirely within an enclosed building to maintain the "Park" aesthetic.