(a)

The I district provides for manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations. The purpose of the industrial zoning district (I) is to provide for the location and grouping of industrial enterprises and activities involving manufacturing, assembly, processing, bulk handling and storage, research facilities, recycling, warehousing and distribution. It is also the purpose of the industrial zoning district to promote economic growth and employment through the encouragement of responsible businesses within the city. The comprehensive plan designates properties suitable for industrial development.

(b)

All businesses and activity within the industrial zone shall practice responsible environmental stewardship by protecting the quality of surface water, groundwater and soil and air. All such businesses shall adhere to the guidelines, policies, standards and regulations of applicable water and air quality programs and regulatory agencies. Solid and liquid waste and untreated effluents shall not be allowed to enter any body of water or be discharged onto the land. All legal buffers and setbacks required for critical areas shall be strictly adhered to.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 5.010, 12-20-2006)

The following uses area permitted in any I district provided the community's unique character is retained:

(1)

Commercial uses as listed in the CM district, manufacturing, and industrial uses similar in operation as, but not restricted to, the following:

a.

Wood, coal and fuel oil storage yards;

b.

Retail and wholesale lumber and building material yards;

c.

Contractor offices, shops, and storage yards;

d.

Freight warehouse terminals;

e.

Automotive repair garages and body and fender shops;

f.

Blacksmith, welding, and metal fabricating shops;

g.

Processing, manufacturing, packaging distribution, and storage operations;

h.

On-site and off-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities; provided that such facilities meet the state siting criteria adopted pursuant to the requirements of RCW 709.105.210 as now or hereafter amended;

i.

Sawmills and planing mills;

j.

Auto salvage yards;

k.

Heavy equipment storage, maintenance and repair;

(2)

Buildings and facilities for the operation of a public utility;

(3)

Commercial recreation, such as ice and roller skating rinks, auditoriums;

(4)

Public parks and recreation areas, community meeting halls, essential public facilities of statewide significance and related facilities;

(5)

Restaurants and service stations;

(6)

Railroad depots;

(7)

Agricultural and appurtenant structures, including farm dwellings, pursuant to the requirements of RCW 70.105.210 as now or hereafter amended;

(8)

Vocational schools or research facilities relating to industrial trades;

(9)

Any use not specifically mentioned above in this section may be permitted by the city council, provided that the use complies with the purpose and guidelines of the industrial district.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 5.020, 12-20-2006)

The following uses are permitted in an I district in conjunction with, but subordinate to, any of the uses permitted in the industrial district.

(1)

Dwelling unit for the convenience of a resident watchman or custodian only;

(2)

Employee cafeterias, restaurants, and auditoriums;

(3)

Parking lots for employee cars and equipment incidental to the operation of said business or industry;

(4)

Planned unit development that integrates cottage industry, residential, and or commercial uses, in accordance with the performance standards of this title.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 5.030, 12-20-2006)

The following uses are prohibited in an I district:

(1)

Churches, schools;

(2)

Dwellings, except as permitted in section 27.16.030(1). Retail business uses other than those permitted in section 27.16.020.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 5.040, 12-20-2006)

The minimum density, lot area, lot dimensions and yard requirements in the "I" district are as follows:

(1)

Minimum lot area shall be 4,000 square feet.

(2)

Minimum yard requirements are as follows:

a.

Front yard. None.

b.

Side yard. None.

c.

Rear yard. None.

(Ord. No. 2020-16, § 15, 12-10-2020)

The maximum lot coverage for any lot in the "I" zone shall be 100 percent coverage.

(Ord. No. 2020-16, § 16, 12-10-2020)

The maximum building height in the "I" zone is 50 feet.

(Ord. No. 2020-16, § 17, 12-10-2020)

Off-street parking shall be provided in any industrial district in accordance with the performance standards section of this title.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 5.050, 12-20-2006)

No land or structures shall be used or occupied within this district unless the use and occupancy complies with the following minimum performance standards:

(1)

External effects.

a.

Noise. Maximum permissible noise levels shall be determined by WAC 173-60, as amended;

b.

Vibration. Vibration which is discernible without instruments at the property line is prohibited;

c.

Smoke and particulate matter. Air emissions must comply with the requirements of the Southwest Clean Air Agency;

d.

Odors. The emission of gases or matter which are odorous at any point beyond the property line of the use emitting the odor is prohibited. All emissions must comply with the requirements of the Southwest Clean Air Agency;

e.

Heat and glare. Except for exterior lighting, uses producing heat and glare shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. Exterior lighting shall be designed to shield surrounding streets and land uses from excessive heat and glare.

(2)

On-site performance standards.

a.

Landscaping installation. Site-obscuring landscaping must be installed at the perimeter of the property line where it abuts residential, commercial, or community service zoning districts. Landscaping shall be installed prior to occupancy. Landscaping must also provide for erosion control as specified in chapter 27.40.

b.

Maintenance. The owner, lessee or user shall be responsible for maintaining an orderly appearance of all properties and shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of all installed landscaped areas and any natural growth retained on the site. All required yards, parking areas, storage areas, operation yards and other open uses on the site shall be maintained at all times in a neat and orderly manner, appropriate for the district.

c.

Water. Federal, state and local standards pertaining to water quality and stormwater runoff control must be complied with.

d.

Storage. Outside storage is permitted; however, sight obscuring screening shall be required. Stored materials shall not exceed the height of the screening.

e.

Hazardous materials and bulk petroleum products. Plans for the handling, storage, disposal and spill control of hazardous wastes, and bulk petroleum products shall be approved by the city prior to the issuance of any building permit. Off-site treatment and storage facilities are a special use and must meet the conditions specified in section 27.52.050.

(3)

Critical areas. Industrial activities shall avoid disturbance to identified critical areas. Additional conditions or reports may be required by the city to ensure critical area protection, as specified in section 27.20.030.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 5.060, 12-20-2006)

As a condition of approval of any use authorized by this section, the city may require the owner to furnish from time to time information showing that the use complies with the standards contained in this chapter and with other terms and conditions of approval.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 5.070, 12-20-2006)

Whenever existing uses are expanded or their existing building footprint or use area is otherwise altered, all current development standards shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2006-09, Exh. A, § 5.080, 12-20-2006)