Spokane Municipal Code

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.182 Fairchild Overlay Zones

Section 17C.182.440 General Use Restrictions – Clear Zone, APZ-I and APZ-II

1. No use shall be developed or installed in the clear zone, APZ-I or APZ-II that would cause any one of the following circumstances:

1. 1. The use creates or causes interference with the operations of radio communications or electronic facilities at Fairchild AFB or between Fairchild AFB and airborne aircraft.

1. 2. The use makes it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and other lights.

1. 3. The use results in glare which impairs pilot vision.

1. 4. The use impairs pilot visibility in the vicinity of Fairchild AFB.

1. 5. The use endangers the landing, taking off, or maneuvering of aircraft.

1. 6. The use creates a bird attractant that, in the opinion of Fairchild AFB, could interfere with aircraft operations.

1. 7. The use would create a fire accelerant or secondary explosion resulting from an aircraft crash in an accident potential zone.

1. 8. Permitted uses shall not create large areas of standing water which could be airborne wildlife attractants.

1. 9. Any use which endangers incoming or outgoing aircraft or the maneuvering of aircraft in the vicinity of Fairchild AFB.

2. New buildings and structures located on vacant parcels created before the effective date of these regulations shall be situated on the side of the parcel farthest from the Fairchild AFB runway centerline, provided that the placement is consistent with the setback requirements of the underlying zone.

3. Stormwater facilities shall be designed in compliance with the Washington State department of transportation Aviation Stormwater Design Manual - Best Management Practices.

4. Utilities shall be sited underground to the greatest extent possible in the clear zone, APZ-I and APZ-II.

Date Passed: Monday, April 30, 2012

Effective Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012

ORD C34852 Section 1