17.36.060 Use limitations.
In an M-L zone, the following limitations shall apply to all uses:
A. Development plans for any proposed use in the M-L zone must first be approved by the planning commission. The following areas must be addressed by the commission prior to approval of the final development plans:
1. Noise Generation. The city will examine the potential noise generation of proposed developments and the potential impact of the noise on nearby residential areas. Landscaping, earthen berms, desirable building design and siting, limitations on operating hours or work locations, and/or other methods may be required to lessen noise. DEQ standards will be used by the city as a guideline.
2. Traffic Generation. The city will examine the location of access points and the amount of traffic generated by proposed developments for impacts on surrounding areas. The commission must determine that adequate streets exist or will be developed to handle expected traffic and that the proposed activity will not adversely impact streets in the area.
3. Air and Water Pollution. The city will examine potential air and water pollution impacts of developments and may place restrictions beyond state DEQ standards where deemed necessary.
4. Appearance. The city may require that the site be visually screened from neighboring areas through earthen berms, landscaping and/or other screening methods. This screening may fulfill portions of the required landscaping for the development.
B. In an M-L zone, outside storage abutting or facing a residential zone shall be enclosed by a sight-obscuring fence. The fence shall obstruct the storage from view on the sides of the property abutting or facing a residential zone. The fence shall be of such material and design as will not detract from adjacent residences, shall be free of advertising, and shall be constructed according to plans submitted by the owner or his authorized agent and approved by the planning director. Outside storage in a required yard shall not exceed seven feet in height;
C. All outside lighting shall be directed away from residential zones;
D. A minimum of 25 percent of the development site shall be in open space or landscaping;
E. A completed application and 15 copies of the proposed development plan shall be submitted to the planning director a minimum of 30 days prior to the meeting at which the commission will discuss the proposed development plans. (Ord. 4463 §4, 1989; Ord. 4128 (part), 1981; Ord. 3380 (part), 1968).