§ 20.27.050. Performance standards.

No land or structure shall be used or occupied within this district unless the use and occupancy complies with the following minimum performance standards:

1.

External Effects.

a.

Noise. Maximum permissible noise levels shall be determined by WAC 173-60, as amended.

b.

Vibration. Vibration emanating from the site which is discernible without instruments at the property line of the use concerned is prohibited.

c.

Smoke and Particulate Matter. Air emissions must comply with the standards of the Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority.

d.

Odors. The emission of gases or matter which are odorous at any point beyond the property line of the use emitting the odor is prohibited.

e.

Heat and Glare. Except for exterior lighting, uses producing heat and glare shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. Exterior lighting shall be designed to shield surrounding streets and land uses from excessive heat and glare.

2.

On-Site Performance Standards.

a.

Landscaping Installation. All required landscaping shall be installed prior to occupancy. In lieu of such installation, security in an amount and form approved by the planner and prosecuting attorney, assuring the installation of the landscaping may be given, provided that the security may not be for a period exceeding nine months, at which time installation shall occur.

b.

Maintenance. The owner, lessee or user shall be responsible for maintaining an orderly appearance of all properties and shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of all installed landscaped areas and any natural growth retained on the site. All required yards, parking areas, storage areas, operation yards and other open uses on the site which are adjacent to a public right-of-way shall be maintained at all times in a neat and orderly manner, appropriate for the district.

c.

Water. Federal, state and local standards pertaining to water quality and stormwater runoff control must be complied with.

d.

Storage. Outside storage may be permitted; however, sight obscuring screening shall be required. Stored materials shall not exceed the height of the screening.

e.

Hazardous Materials. Provisions for the handling, storage, disposal and spill control of hazardous materials and wastes shall be approved prior to the issuance of any building permit.

(Ord. 11398 § 3 (part), 1997: Ord. 10595 § 45, 1994: Ord. 7728 § 1 (part), 1984)