Chapter 17A.120
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT (AD)

Sections:

17A.120.010    Purpose of classification.

17A.120.020    Permitted uses.

17A.120.030    Conditional uses.

17A.120.040    Accessory uses.

17A.120.050    Lot area and width.

17A.120.060    Density.

17A.120.070    Property line setbacks.

17A.120.080    Height.

17A.120.090    Lot coverage.

17A.120.100    Parking.

17A.120.110    Special provisions.

17A.120.010 Purpose of classification.

The purpose of this district is to provide industrial and commercial development options which are consistent with Okanogan County’s comprehensive plan and which support continued use of airport facilities. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).

17A.120.020 Permitted uses.

Permitted uses are as indicated on the district use chart (see Chapter 17A.220 OCC). (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).

17A.120.030 Conditional uses.

Conditional uses are as indicated on the district use chart (see Chapter 17A.220 OCC). (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).

17A.120.040 Accessory uses.

Accessory uses are as follows:

A. Normal accessory uses customary and incidental to the permitted and/or conditional use of the property. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).

17A.120.050 Lot area and width.

Lot area and width requirements are as follows:

A. The minimum lot area is 10,000 square feet.

B. The minimum lot width is 50 feet. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).

17A.120.060 Density.

Density restrictions are as follows:

A. Maximum floor area equals lot area. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).

17A.120.070 Property line setbacks.

All permitted structures shall have the following required property line setbacks:

A. Front: minimum is 10 feet except when facing outward on the perimeter of the airport district, in which instance the setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet;

B. Side: minimum is 10 feet except when abutting a residential or agricultural land district, in which instance the setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet;

C. Rear: none, except minimum is 25 feet when abutting the perimeter of the airport district. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).

17A.120.080 Height.

Height restrictions are as follows:

A. Maximum height is 65 feet; however, no obstruction (structural or natural) shall extend into the transitional, approach, horizontal or conical surfaces of the runway (see safety standards in Chapters 17A.300 and 17A.301 OCC).

B. Maximum height shall be 100 feet for: air traffic control towers; communication facilities (amateur radio poles or antennas, commercial or public agency radio and TV, microwave or other antennas for transmitting and receiving); fire towers; hose towers. However, no obstruction (structural or natural) shall extend into the transitional, approach, horizontal or conical surfaces of the runway, unless the structure is absolutely essential to the operation of the airport (see safety standards in Chapters 17A.300 and 17A.301 OCC). (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).

17A.120.090 Lot coverage.

Lot coverage restrictions are as follows:

A. Maximum lot coverage is 70 percent. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).

17A.120.100 Parking.

Parking requirements are as indicated in Chapter 17A.240 OCC. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).

17A.120.110 Special provisions.

A. No use shall be permitted within this district which creates electrical interference with navigational signals or radio communications between the airport and aircraft.

B. Any use which would foster an increased bird population and thereby increase the likelihood of a bird strike problem shall provide a waste management/bird control plan as part of their development proposal.

C. There shall be no emission of smoke, fly ash, dust, vapor, gases or other forms of air pollution that may conflict with any present or planned operations of the airport.

D. All uses within the airport development district shall be directly served by safe and usable access, as determined by the county department of public works.

E. Building materials shall not produce glare which may conflict with any present or planned operation of the airport.

F. Storage of flammable substances such as fuel or petroleum products shall be in conformance with current laws. Mobile aviation fuel trucks and lubricating oil shall be permitted.

G. A site plan review and approval is required prior to the development and operation of any use.

H. Those uses not specifically identified in the district use chart as allowed or allowed by conditional use permit, but which are similar uses, shall only be allowed by the administrator subject to the provisions of Chapter 17A.220 OCC if they are related to air transportation.

I. Signs shall be indirectly illuminated, made of nonglare materials, and be no larger than 32 square feet.

J. Unless necessary for safe and convenient air travel, sign lighting and exterior lighting shall not project into the runway, taxiway or approach zone or areas. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).