Chapter 18.56
MANUFACTURING ZONE (M)
Sections:
18.56.010 Purpose.
18.56.020 Permitted principal uses.
18.56.030 Permitted accessory uses.
18.56.040 Conditional uses.
18.56.050 Manufacturing zone performance standards.
18.56.060 Enforcement of performance standards.
18.56.070 Minimum lot size.
18.56.080 Minimum lot width.
18.56.090 Maximum building height.
18.56.100 Setbacks and lot coverage.
18.56.110 Parking.
18.56.120 Sign regulations.
18.56.010 Purpose.
The manufacturing zone (M) is intended primarily for manufacturing and closely related uses. To avoid unnecessary regulations on manufacturing, regulations for this district are intended to provide protection principally against effects which would be harmful to zones beyond the manufacturing zone boundaries. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.020 Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses are as follows:
A. The fabrication of apparel, textile products, furniture and fixtures, leather products, stone products, glass products, electric equipment, communications equipment and other products of a similar nature;
B. The manufacturing and fabrication of jewelry, silverware, plated ware, metal fabrication, musical instruments and parts, toys, sports and athletic goods, and miscellaneous related activities;
C. The manufacturing and fabrication of modular housing, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and similar products;
D. Rail, truck and freight terminals, warehousing and storage, parcel delivery service; provided, that no storage of hazardous materials will be allowed without approval of the Building Official and Zoning Administrator;
E. Boat building and repair;
F. The manufacture of engineering, laboratory, scientific, research, optical, surgical, medical and dental equipment, including precision equipment that is similar in nature;
G. Business firm headquarters and professional offices;
H. Retail and wholesale marketing which is related to the principal permitted use;
I. Emergency services, such as police, fire and ambulance;
J. Energy substations;
K. Shipping containers for storage, subject to the issuance of a permit and in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 18.88 FMC;
L. Municipal use;
M. Public use;
N. Adult businesses or adult entertainment establishments are allowed in the M – manufacturing zoning district; provided, that any such use complies with the performance standards contained in FMC 18.72.110;
O. Coffee/food stand no greater than 750 square feet in size. Must be permanently fixed to the ground, located on properties abutting minor arterials and collector roadways, and connected to City services. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.030 Permitted accessory uses.
Permitted accessory uses are as follows: A use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use, such as automobile parking, office(s) and caretaker or security dwelling unit. Caretaker or security dwelling units must be owned by the business, occupied by an employee of the business and not be used as a rental. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.040 Conditional uses.
A. Conditional uses are as follows: A use similar in nature, impact and effect to the principal permitted uses and that meets the performance standards of this chapter as stated in FMC 18.56.050. Such examples are as follows:
1. Recreational uses in conjunction with an existing or proposed permitted use;
2. The manufacturing and processing of foods, including meat, dairy, fruit, vegetable, seafood, bakery and beverage products;
3. Chemical products;
4. Public uses;
5. Energy-generating facilities;
6. The manufacturing and processing of wood products;
7. Temporary uses that typically do not require the construction of permanent buildings and that involve the use of equipment to process, recycle or create a product. Examples include but are not limited to: asphalt batch plants; sand and/or gravel pits; gravel crushing and/or sorting operations; automobile crushing or dismantling operations; wood chipping operations; and similar uses;
8. Coffee/food stand greater than 750 square feet in size, but less than 1,500 square feet in size. Must be permanently fixed to the ground, located on properties abutting minor arterials and collector roadways, and connected to City services;
B. Refer to FMC 18.12.130 for specific information on review procedures for conditional use permits. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.050 Manufacturing zone performance standards.
A. Emissions of smoke, dust and other particulate matter, and of toxic and noxious gases are all to meet or exceed standards set by the local air pollution authority (Northwest Air Pollution Authority) and all Washington State and federal standards, which current standards should be on file at the City Clerk’s office.
B. Vibration caused by every use shall be so minimized that the ground vibration does not occur at any point on or beyond any district boundary in which the use is located.
C. Heat, glare and/or steam produced by any activity shall be carried on in such a manner that the heat, glare or steam shall not intrude beyond the boundary lines of the district within which the use is located. Building materials with high light-reflective qualities shall not be used in construction of buildings such that reflected sunlight will throw intense glare on areas surrounding the M zone. Artificial lighting shall be hooded or shaded so that direct light on high-intensity lamps will not result in glare when viewed from areas surrounding the M zone.
D. Noise and sound levels within the M zone are not to exceed levels established by noise control regulations of the Department of Labor and Industries. Maximum permissible environmental noise levels to be emitted beyond the M zone boundaries to adjacent properties are established by the State of Washington Department of Ecology (WAC 173-60-040). (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.060 Enforcement of performance standards.
A. If in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator a violation of performance standards has occurred, the Zoning Administrator shall contact the regulatory agency with a notice of alleged violation.
B. Where determinations of violation can be made by the Zoning Administrator, using equipment normally available to the City, or obtainable without additional expenditure to the City, such determinations shall be made before notice of violation is issued.
C. When technical complexity or expense make it prohibitive for the City to maintain the personnel or equipment necessary to make the determination of violation, then the City may retain appropriately qualified specialists to make the determination. If these findings indicate a violation of the performance standards, the cost of the determination shall be assessed against the properties of persons responsible for the violation in addition to other penalties prescribed by this title. If no violation is found, cost of the determination shall be paid by the City.
D. For those nuisances which are subjectively perceived beyond the district, and not readily susceptible to technical or quantitative measure (glare, odor, other), the Mayor, upon receipt of a formal written complaint defining the nuisance and identifying the source and signed by three registered voters, may appoint a nuisance complaint committee to inspect the site of the alleged nuisance and report to the Zoning Administrator. Such committee is to be composed of two persons from the industry involved, two persons from the public occupying the adjacent district, and three members from the City then serving either on the City Council or Planning Commission. A chairman shall be appointed by the Mayor from the latter group. The chairman shall convene the group and see that the report is filed. The committee shall visit the site and rate the acceptability of the nuisance in accordance with the following tables:
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RATING ACCEPTABILITY |
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0 |
No nuisance identified |
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1 |
Acceptable nuisance |
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2 |
Unacceptable nuisance |
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3 |
Clearly unacceptable |
E. If four or more members of the committee rate the nuisance at two or higher, the nuisance is to be considered in excess of acceptable limits. If a majority of the committee does not rate the nuisance at two or higher, the nuisance is to be considered within acceptable limits. The committee shall file its report with the Zoning Administrator along with recommendations for mitigation of the nuisance, and any minority reports which are prepared. If a mutually acceptable solution is worked out between the conflicting parties, the report will so indicate and no further action is required. The Zoning Administrator shall use this report along with other information in making a determination of violation of this code and the appropriate action to be taken. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.070 Minimum lot size.
Minimum lot size is as follows: None. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.080 Minimum lot width.
Minimum lot width is as follows: None. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.090 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height is as follows: 45 feet. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.100 Setbacks and lot coverage.
A. Setbacks are as follows: Front, rear and side: 15 feet from any street right-of-way lines;
B. Lot coverage (maximum): None. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.110 Parking.
For specific parking regulations, refer to Chapter 18.76 FMC. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)
18.56.120 Sign regulations.
For specific regulations on signs, refer to Chapter 18.80 FMC. (Ord. 1433 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1400 § 2, 2006)