Title 17C Land Use Standards
Chapter 17C.130 Industrial Zones
Section 17C.130.250 Screening
- Purpose.
The screening standards address specific unsightly features which detract from the appearance of industrial areas.
- Garbage Collection Areas.
All exterior refuse (including garbage, recycling materials and yard debris) receptacles and refuse collection areas must be screened from the street and any adjacent properties. Trash receptacles for pedestrian use are exempt. Screening must comply with the standards of chapter 17C.200 SMC, Landscaping and Screening.
- Mechanical Equipment.
Mechanical equipment located on the ground, such as heating or cooling equipment, pumps or generators must be screened from the street and any abutting residential zones by walls, fences or vegetation tall enough to screen the equipment. Mechanical equipment on roofs of buildings must be screened from ground level of any abutting R-zoned lands.
- Other Screening Requirements.
The screening requirements for parking, outdoor storage and outdoor display areas are stated in the standards for those types of development.
Date Passed: Monday, November 7, 2005
Effective Date: Thursday, December 15, 2005
ORD C33757 Section 1
