Chapter 17.95
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

Sections:

17.95.010    Air quality standards.

17.95.020    Noise level standards.

17.95.030    Light and glare standards.

17.95.040    Nuclear radiation standards.

17.95.050    Toxic chemical storage.

17.95.010 Air quality standards.

The emission of any of the following air pollutants shall be subject to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards:

(1) Smoke and gas.

(2) Dust, dirt and flying ash.

(3) Noxious or odorous matter. (Ord. 536 § 1 (§ 21.01), 2000)

17.95.020 Noise level standards.

The intensity of sounds emitted by any use shall not exceed the levels prescribed by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Chapters 173-60 and 173-62 WAC). Any construction activities that create noise that may be a nuisance to surrounding properties shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. All noise standards shall be subject to state or local regulations, whichever are greater. (Ord. 536 § 1 (§ 21.02), 2000)

17.95.030 Light and glare standards.

Any intensive glare or light associated with a land use shall be screened to obscure the view of this glare and light from any point along the property except during periods of construction. (Ord. 536 § 1 (§ 21.03), 2000)

17.95.040 Nuclear radiation standards.

The use, storage, transportation and disposal of all radioactive materials and radiation machines shall be subject to the provisions contained in Rules and Regulations for Radiation Protection, issued by the Radiation Control Agency of the Washington State Department of Health. (Ord. 536 § 1 (§ 21.04), 2000)

17.95.050 Toxic chemical storage.

Any toxic chemical shall be stored in containers and at locations that prevent leakage and are not hazardous to adjacent or nearby property, and are subject to all regulations from state or federal agencies that manage the use and storage of those materials. Materials that may come into contact with the public or employees of a facility shall have material safety data sheets available to the public and to emergency personnel in accordance with state and federal regulations. (Ord. 536 § 1 (§ 21.05), 2000)