Chapter 18.58
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sections:
18.58.010 General.
18.58.020 Noise.
18.58.030 Glare.
18.58.040 Storage and handling of flammables.
18.58.050 Electrical interference.
18.58.060 Odorous gases and matter.
18.58.070 Smoke and particulate matter emissions.
18.58.080 Dust, dirt, fly ash, or airborne solids.
18.58.090 Waste storage.
18.58.100 Toxic gases and matter.
18.58.110 Vibration.
18.58.120 Hazardous substance and waste.
18.58.010 General.
The following performance standards specifically govern industrial, manufacturing, processing, assembly and similar type uses typically found within the industrial zones. These standards may also apply to other uses and activities in other zones, which are not otherwise governed by other regulations of the Auburn City Code. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.020 Noise.
The noise emanating from the premises of industrial activities shall be muffled so as to not become objectionable due to intermittent beat, frequency or shrillness, and shall not exceed those standards as determined by Washington Administrative Code (WAC 173-60) as amended. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.030 Glare.
Exterior lighting shall not be used in such a manner that it produces glare on public streets and neighboring property. This restriction also applies to any other nonresidential zone or use adjacent to single-family zones. Arc welding, acetylene torch cutting or similar processes shall be performed so as not to be seen from any point beyond the property line of the use creating the glare. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.040 Storage and handling of flammables.
In terms of fire and safety hazards, the storage and handling of flammable liquids, combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gases and explosives shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended. (Ord. 5071 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.050 Electrical interference.
Provisions must be made for necessary shielding or other preventive measures against interference occasioned by mechanical, electrical and nuclear equipment uses or processes with electrical apparatus in nearby buildings or land uses. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.060 Odorous gases and matter.
The emission of odorous gases or matter in such quantities as to be readily detectable, without special instruments, at any point beyond the property line of the use creating the odors, is prohibited. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.070 Smoke and particulate matter emissions.
No emissions shall exceed the allowances set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.080 Dust, dirt, fly ash, or airborne solids.
No observable dust, dirt, fly ash or other airborne solids shall be emitted except as related to construction activity or permitted in Chapter 18.62 ACC, surface mining. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.090 Waste storage.
Storage of animal or vegetable wastes which attract insects or rodents or otherwise create a health hazard shall be prohibited. No waste products shall be exposed to view, from eye level, beyond the property line of the use storing the waste. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.100 Toxic gases and matter.
No emissions of toxic gases or matter shall be permitted. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.110 Vibration.
Vibration which is easily discernible, without special instruments at any point beyond the prop-
erty line, is prohibited. This shall not apply to vibration caused by highway vehicles, trains, aircraft or construction activities. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.58.120 Hazardous substance and waste.
No hazardous substances or wastes shall be released into the environment so as to cause dangerous or offensive emission or contamination of any public or private water supply, sewage treatment processes, watercourse or water body, the air or the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations. (Ord. 4294 § 5, 1988.)