The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the location of state-licensed hemp producers and processors allowed under Chapter 15.140 RCW and Chapter 16-306 WAC, and to mitigate impacts of such uses on neighboring properties. (Ord. TLS 21-06-19B Exh. B)

This chapter applies to hemp production and processing which is a recognized crop commodity and the activities are licensed and approved by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. (Ord. TLS 21-06-19B Exh. B)

A.    Licensed hemp production and processing is permitted in all zoning districts in which agriculture is a permitted use, subject to the following setback/buffer standards:

1.    At least one mile (five thousand two hundred eighty feet) from the following:

a.    An off-premises residence,

b.    Urban growth area boundary,

c.    Any individual lot (residential) in a cluster division or a clustering of existing lots, excluding reserve lots,

d.    A rural recreation (R-REC), rural service center (RSC) or master planned resort (MPR) zoning district.

2.    Except, where the elevation of the production area closest to the nearest point of any use or area listed in subsection (A)(1) of this section are separated in elevation by at least one thousand vertical feet the setback may be reduced to one-half mile (two thousand six hundred forty feet), and distances shall be measured in the most direct manner. (Ord. TLS 21-06-19B Exh. B)

Enforcement of violations of this title shall follow the procedures in DCC Chapter 14.92. (Ord. TLS 21-06-19B Exh. B)