§ 21.10.040. Environmental performance standards.

A.

Permitted uses shall create no noise, emissions, odors or other nuisances which are demonstrably disruptive or disturbing to other residences in the area, or which are of a quality or quantity not normally associated with residential use.

B.

Accessory buildings shall be complementary to the basic architectural character of the main building on the lot, or appropriate to the accessory use.

C.

Agricultural uses shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.21A TCC. In addition, agricultural uses shall employ best management practices, such as may be included in a farm plan developed by the Thurston Conservation District, to prevent contamination of the McAllister Springs geologically sensitive area groundwater resources.

D.

Special uses shall comply with the development standards described for such uses in Chapter 21.66.

E.

All uses shall comply with the applicable environmental performance standards of Chapter 21.57.

F.

All subdivisions and short subdivisions shall be required to have protective covenants adopted as a condition of approval that inform future residents of proper water quality safeguards for the aquifer sensitive area considering such issues as pesticide and herbicide use, handling and disposal of petroleum wastes, etc. The covenants shall be approved by the Thurston County environmental health department.

(Ord. 11274 § 1 (part), 1996)

(Ord. No. 15304, § 2(Att. A), 6-7-2016)