HomeMy WebLinkAbout2329ORDINANCE N0. 0,3x9
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles
amending the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
No. 1709, by establishing a new Light
Industrial District, and repealing
Section 11 of Article IV, Ordinance 1709.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of
Port Angeles to establish a new Light Industrial District in the
Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public hearings have been held
and the requirements of Chapter 43.21C RCW have been met;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ANGELES DOES ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. There is hereby established in the Zoning
Ordinance. Ordinance 1709, a Light Industrial District, to read
as follows:
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Section 17.32.010 PURPOSE. The purpose of the Light
Industrial District is to create and preserve areas for indus-
trial uses in a planned, park -like setting, in close proximity to
airports and highways. Permitted uses are largely devoid of
exterior nuisance factors, such as noise, glare, air and water
pollution, and fire and safety hazards on adjacent non - industrial
property, and do not have an exceptional demand on public facili-
ties. These types of industrial uses typically involve the manu-
facture of finished products from pre- fabricated materials,
product wholesaling, and material storage. Buffering measures to
reduce the impact of industrial uses on nearby residential uses
may be required.
Section 17.32.020 PERMITTED USES.
A. Manufacturing:
1. Clothing, shoes, and garments.
2. Electrical, electronic and communications equipment.
3. Handicrafts, jewelry, musical instruments, and toys.
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4. Assembly of machinery, such as but not limited to
engines, vehicles, boats, aircraft, and parts thereof.
5. Medical, dental, optical and orthopedic instruments and
appliances.
6. Assembly of metal products, such as small arms, pens,
office furniture, tools, and household appliances.
7. Plastic and other synthetic products.
8. Pharmaceutical and drug products.
9. Wood products, such as cabinets, furniture, fixtures,
and pre- fabricated building components.
10. Assembly of mobile and modular homes and home
components.
B. Retail:
1. Auto and truck service stations.
2. Retail establishments accessory to building materials,
electrical and plumbing supplies.
3. Restaurants and cafes.
4. Cocktail lounges and taverns.
C. Wholesale Distribution:
1. Warehouse buildings and yards.
2. Wholesale businesses.'
D. Services:
1. Building maintenance and janitorial'services.
2. Laundry and dry cleaners.
3. Machinery maintenance and repair shops.
4. Mini - warehouses.
5. Professional services, such as architectural,
construction and engineering offices.
6. Research and development laboratories.
7. Storage yards and maintenance shops for builders,
contractors, and governmental agencies.
E. Transportation and Communication:
1. Airports, airport terminals and related facilities.
2. Freight companies.
3. Household moving and storage.
4. Independent off - street parking structures and lots.
5. Mass transit terminals.
6. Parcel delivery service.
7. Printing, publishing and book - binding.
S. Vehicular services, such as automotive and truck
rentals, vehicle maintenance and repair shops, and
vehicle body and paint shops.
9. Utility buildings and structures.
Section 17.32.030 ACCESSORY USES. Those uses inciden-
tal and accessory to the primary use as defined in Ordinance 1709
as amended are permitted.
Section 17.32.040 CONDITIONAL USES.
A. Energy generating facilities.
B. Licensed Wrecking yard.
C. Petroleum products storage and distribution yards, not
including oil, liquified petroleum or natural gas regulated
by EFSEC, which are hereby prohibited.
D. Processing of food products, such as meat, fruit, vegetable,
seafood, beverages, vegetable oils, and dairy products.
E. Veterinary clinics, offices and kennels.
F. Manufacture of specialized small mechanical parts, tools,
die - casting, bearings, patterns, and other similar products,
welding shops and machine shops.
G. Other industrial uses which comply with the purpose of this
District.
Section 17.32.050 AREA AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
A. Minimum Lot Area: 7,000 square feet.
B. Minimum Lot Width: None.
C. Setbacks:
Front - 25 feet, except 35 feet abutting a residentially or
commercially zoned property.
Rear - 25 feet, except 35 feet abutting a residentially or
commercially zoned property.
Side - 15 feet, except 25 feet abutting a residentially or
commercially zoned property.
D. Maximum Lot Coverage: None
E. Maximum Height: 35 feet
Section 17.32.060 PARKING. Parking spaces shall be
required in Ordinance 1588 as amended [PAMC 14.401.
Section 17.32.070 SIGNS. One per site, 35 feet in
height, 300 square feet in area, lighted, but not intermittent or
flashing type.
Section 17.32.080 DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING.
A. A minimum five -foot landscaping area shall be provided'
abutting public rights -of -way except for approved curb cuts.
B. All lighting on the site shall be directed or shaded so that
it does not shine directly on adjoining non - industrially
zoned property.
C. A ten -foot wide buffer zone must be maintained adjacent to
all residentially or commercially zoned property, which
buffer zone shall not be used for storage, driveways, auto
parking, or structures, except security fences. A visual
screen, consisting of solid fencing, landscaping, or other
materials, shall be provided in the buffer zone. Such a
screen shall be to a height of 6 feet. If landscaping is
used, it shall include evergreen shrubs planted to form a
hedge of 6 feet mature height within three years of the
planting date; except that approved vehicle driveway
openings shall not be obstructed.
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D. All required parking areas shall include landscaping of at
least one tree for each 10 spaces. Trees shall be of a type
approved by the City, at 2 inch caliper at planting time and
planted in planting area of 10-square foot minimum width or
diameter.
Section 2. Section 11 of Article IV of Ordinance 1709
is hereby repealed.
Section 3 Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take
effect as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles
at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 19th day of
February, 1985.
ATTEST:
Mer
i A. Lannoye, City
APPR AS TO FORM:
Clerk
Craig D. Knu son, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
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