17.07.640 - Special use permit required uses.
17.07.660 - Environmental performance standards.
17.07.670 - Minimum site requirements.
17.07.680 - Off-street parking.
17.07.695 - Site plan approval.
The intent of the Industrial Zoning District in the Shelton UGA is to:
A.
Provide for moderate to heavy industrial development in order to provide needed goods, materials, and services to ensure the economic vitality of the City of Shelton and Mason County.
B.
Protect the industrial land base for industrial economic development and employment opportunities by limiting uses that may interfere with the purpose and efficient functioning of the area except those necessary for the convenience and support of the industries within the zone.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)
A.
"Advanced materials" means the development and use of materials or applications that represent advances and technological advantages over traditional approaches for a broad range of applications.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)
A.
Specific types of uses permitted are those types of industrial activities, which can be accomplished within the performance standards established by this title. Any industrial activity for which performance standards are not included in this title shall comply with the standards established by recognized public or quasi-public agencies with jurisdiction over the activity for the protection of industrial or environmental health. The standards shall be those in effect at the time of a complete building permit application.
The industrial zone allows those uses that are traditionally considered to be industrial in nature. Uses listed below are intended as a guide to types of uses that are allowed, but the list is not all-inclusive. As technologies and industries change new business types emerge, and to the extent they are industrial in nature, are encouraged in this zone. The community development director or his/her designee will make the determination as to whether a proposed use is permitted. Examples of permitted uses include, but are not limited to the following:
1.
Industrial activities involving the manufacture, assembly, processing, repair, or servicing;
2.
The production, sale or bulk storage of materials or products;
3.
Warehousing, distribution and open storage;
4.
Food processing, including shellfish;
5.
Fabrication;
6.
Value-added forest products;
7.
Data centers;
8.
Public utilities and facilities (buildings);
9.
Advanced materials;
10.
Research and development;
11.
Commercial mail processing;
12.
Sale of goods or products that serve industrial property;
13.
Junk yard, car wreckage, salvage;
14.
Enameling or metal coating, galvanizing, electroplating;
15.
Mineral extraction.
B.
Similar or related uses permitted:
1.
Uses similar to, or related to, or compatible with those listed or described in Section 17.07.630A of the Mason County Code (MCC) are permitted upon a finding by the community development director or his/her designee that a proposed use does not conflict with:
a.
The intent of this chapter; or
b.
The policies of the Shelton Urban Growth Area Plan.
The criteria for such a finding of similarity for uses other than those listed herein shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a.
The proposed use is appropriate in this area;
b.
The development standards for permitted uses can be met by the proposed use.
2.
Eating and drinking places within an industrial building or as an accessory use, and catering primarily to the people working in the area;
3.
Living or residential quarters such as guards' quarters in large establishments where such quarters are customarily provided for security and/or insurability of the premises; and other residential uses directly related to the operation of the primary permitted use;
4.
Storage, processing, or use of hazardous substances incidental to a permitted use in compliance with applicable, county and state regulations;
5.
Hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities incidental to the operation of a permitted use in compliance with applicable county and state regulations.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)
17.07.640 - Special use permit required uses.
Uses that are determined by the community development director or his/her designee not to be outright permitted uses, but that have unique characteristics that may be consistent with the industrial zone and existing adjacent uses within the zone require a special use permit as provided in Chapter 17.05 of this title, and are subject to applicable conditions as found in that chapter.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)
Uses other than those identified or described in Sections 17.07.620, 17.07.630 and 17.07.640 in this chapter are prohibited. Prohibited uses are generally those uses that convert industrial land to a non-industrial purpose, have the potential to be disrupted by the noise and activity commonly associated with industrial development. Prohibited uses in the Industrial zone include, but are not limited to, the following:
A.
Self-storage facilities.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)
17.07.660 - Environmental performance standards.
A.
All uses shall comply with state and federal pollution abatement standards both prior to commencement of operations, and at all times thereafter;
B.
Maximum permissible noise levels shall be as determined by Chapter 173-60 WAC, as amended, and applicable provisions of Subtitle 40.3.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)
17.07.670 - Minimum site requirements.
A.
Minimum Lot Size: None; except adequate space must be provided for required parking, yards and landscaping;
B.
Lot Coverage: No maximum, except adequate space must be provided for required parking, yards and landscaping;
C.
Front Yard: None;
D.
Side Yard: None, except fifty feet if abutting a residential or mixed use zone;
E.
Rear Yard: None, except fifty feet if abutting a residential or mixed use zone;
F.
Lot Width: None required;
G.
Maximum Height in the Industrial District Shall be as Follows: Forty-five feet, except when adjoining a zone with a lower height restriction, in which case any structure located within one hundred feet of the more restrictive zone shall have a maximum height as imposed by the more restrictive zone. Industrial equipment such as cranes or communication towers or appurtenant structures is exempt. A height limit shall be imposed if necessary, to prevent detrimental effects on the surrounding properties and may be further restricted by airport overlay zoning. Deviations from this standard will be processed as a special use permit.
H.
Relationship to Adjacent Parcels in the Same Classification: Setbacks between buildings in separate ownership are exempt from the side and rear setback requirements cited in this section, but shall comply with the side and rear setback requirements of the fire and building codes.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)
17.07.680 - Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.08 of this title, Off-street parking in the Shelton UGA.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)
Landscaping shall meet all requirements of Chapter [Section] 17.07.800 of this title, Landscaping and Screening in the Shelton UGA.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)
17.07.695 - Site plan approval.
Development within the Industrial zoning district is subject to site plan approval to ensure that new development is planned in a manner consistent with this Chapter and to assure it will be compatible with adjoining development.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)
Administrative decisions of the Community Development Director or her/his designee shall be final and conclusive, unless a written statement of appeal is filed using the appeal procedures contained in Mason County Development Code Chapter 15.11, Appeals. Said statement shall set forth any alleged errors and/or the basis for appeal and shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount as set by resolution of the board.
The timely filing of an appeal shall stay the effective date of the decision until such time as the appeal is heard and decided or is withdrawn. The burden of proof regarding modification or reversal shall rest with the appellant.
(Ord. No. 47-09, Attach. A, 6-2-2009)