§ 16.52.095. Industrial uses—Site development standards.

A.

Special Site Development Standards.

1.

Where off-street parking areas are situated such that they are visible from any street, a wall, berm, or combination wall/berm three feet in height shall be erected between the required landscape area and the parking area to adequately screen the parking areas.

2.

Required front and street side building setback areas shall be landscaped. The landscaping shall consist predominantly of plant materials except for necessary walks and drives. Where off-street parking is located within such building setback areas, a minimum landscaping area of ten (10) feet in depth shall be provided between the property line and off-street parking area, with an additional minimum landscape area of ten (10) feet in depth between parking areas and buildings.

3.

Except as otherwise permitted, a street side building setback area shall be used only for landscaping, pedestrian walkways, driveways, or off-street parking.

4.

Except as otherwise permitted, required rear and interior side building setback areas shall be used only for landscaping, pedestrian walkways, driveways, off-street parking or loading, recreational activities or facilities, and similar accessory activities.

B.

Special Regulations for Recycling Facilities. Recycling facilities allowed within the industrial district shall include large collection facilities and processing facilities as defined in Section 16.52.140, and shall be subject to the following standards.

1.

Large Collection Facilities.

a.

Facility does not abut a property zoned or planned for residential use;

b.

Facility will be screened from the public right-of-way by operating in an enclosed building or:

i.

Within an area enclosed by a solid masonry wall at least six feet in height and screened with landscaping,

ii.

At least one hundred fifty (150) feet from property zoned or planned for residential use, and

iii.

Meets all applicable noise standards in this title;

c.

All exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers which are covered, secured and maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of nonflammable material. No storage excluding truck trailers and overseas container, will be visible above the height of the fencing;

d.

Site shall be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and will be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis;

e.

Space will be provided on site for six vehicles (or the anticipated peak customer load, whichever is higher) to circulate and to deposit recyclable materials;

f.

One parking space will be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the recycling facility. Parking requirements will otherwise be mandated by Chapter 16.56;

g.

Facilities shall be designed such that noise levels will not exceed fifty-five (55) dBA as measured at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied property, or otherwise shall not exceed seventy (70) dBA. Certification of such design will be required at the time of project approval;

h.

If the facility is located within five hundred (500) feet of property zoned, planned or occupied for residential use, it shall not be in operation between seven p.m. and seven a.m.;

i.

Any containers provided for after-hours donation of recyclable materials will be at least fifty (50) feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use, shall be of sturdy, rustproof construction and sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected, and shall be secure from unauthorized entry or removal of materials. Containers shall be at least ten (10) feet from any building;

j.

Donation areas will be kept free of litter and any other undesirable material and the containers will be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited, and the facility shall display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling containers;

k.

Sign requirements shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16.60. In addition, the facility will be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation;

1.

Power-driven processing, including aluminum foil and can compacting, baling, plastic shredding, or other light processing activities necessary for efficient temporary storage and shipment of material, may be approved through the conditional use permit.

2.

Processing Facilities.

a.

Facility does not abut a property zoned or planned for residential use;

b.

Processing facility will be screened from the public right-of-way by operating in a wholly enclosed building (except for incidental storage), or:

i.

Within an area enclosed on all sides by an opaque wall not less than eight feet in height and landscaped on all street frontages,

ii.

Located at least one hundred fifty (150) feet from property zoned or planned for residential use;

c.

Power-driven processing shall be permitted, provided all noise level requirements are met. Light processing facilities are limited to baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding and sorting of source-separated recyclable materials and repairing of reusable materials;

d.

A light processing facility shall be no larger than forty-five thousand (45,000) square feet and shall have no more than an average of two outbound truck shipments of material per day and may not shred, compact or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers;

e.

All exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers or enclosures which are covered, secured and maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of nonflammable material. No storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas containers, will be visible above the height of the fencing;

f.

Site shall be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and will be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis and will be secured from unauthorized entry and removal of materials when attendants are not present;

g.

Space shall be provided on site for the anticipated peak load of customers to circulate, park and deposit recyclable materials. If the facility is open to the public, space will be provided for a minimum of ten (10) customers;

h.

One parking space will be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the processing center. Parking requirements will otherwise be as mandated by Chapter 16.52;

i.

Noise levels shall not exceed sixty (60) dBA as measured at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied property, or otherwise shall not exceed seventy (70) dBA. Certification of such design will be required at the time of project approval;

j.

If the facility is located within five hundred (500) feet of property zoned or planned for residential use, it shall not be in operation between seven p.m. and seven a.m. The facility will be administered by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open;

k.

Any containers provided for after-hours donation of recyclable materials will be at least fifty (50) feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use, shall be of sturdy, rustproof construction and sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected, and shall be secure from unauthorized entry or removal of materials;

l.

Donation areas shall be kept free of litter and any other undesirable material. The containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited. Facility shall display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling containers;

m.

Sign requirements shall be in accord with the provisions of Chapter 16.60. In addition, the facility will be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation;

n.

No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odor above may be detectable on neighboring properties.

(Ord. 557 § 3, Exh. C (part), 2004)