Chapter 15.210
USES AND STANDARDS FOR THE AVO AND AVC AIRPORT ZONES
Sections:
15.210.010 Authority and Application
15.210.030 Planning and Zoning
15.210.040 AVO/AVC Zone Classification Use Chart
15.210.050 AVO/AVC Zone Classification Standards
15.210.060 Landscape Standards
15.210.005 Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to implement the 2018 Interlocal Agreement (2018 ILA) between the Port of Seattle and the City, as approved on December 12, 2017; to establish a mutual and cooperative system for exercising their respective statutory authorities; and to standardize the uses and development standards for Port-owned property within the City. (Ord. 18-1006 § 2; Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.210.010 Authority and Application
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the uses and development standards for Port-owned property within the City, that relates to either Aviation Operations (AVO) or Aviation Commercial (AVC) uses, as specified in the 2018 ILA. (Ord. 18-1006 § 2; Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.210.020 Administration
The City shall administer this chapter consistent with the terms of the 2018 ILA and other City ordinances, when applicable. (Ord. 18-1006 § 2; Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.210.030 Planning and Zoning
A. Comprehensive Plan Designation.
1. Port-owned property located within the City shall be designated as “Airport” under the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
B. The following zone classifications and zoning map symbols are established:
|
Zone |
Map Symbol |
|---|---|
|
Aviation Operations |
AVO |
|
Aviation Commercial |
AVC |
1. Aviation Operations (AVO). The Aviation Operations zone is designated for facilities or structures that provide safe and efficient movement of the traveling public, employees, and goods and services associated with airport operations.
2. Aviation Commercial (AVC). The Aviation Commercial zone is designated for airport related and non-airport related commercial, industrial or light manufacturing use, while maintaining compatibility with airport operations and activities. (Ord. 18-1006 § 2; Ord. 15-1018 § 1. Formerly 15.210.050)
15.210.040 AVO/AVC Zone Classification Use Chart
The land uses identified in the table below are allowed in the Aviation Operations (AVO) and Aviation Commercial (AVC) zones. Uses not specified with a “P” (Permitted) shall not be allowed.
|
LAND USE |
AVO |
AVC |
|---|---|---|
|
ANIMALS |
|
|
|
Apiary |
P |
P |
|
Kennel/Cattery |
|
P |
|
Veterinary Clinic |
|
P |
|
AVIATION |
|
|
|
Aircraft Fueling Facilities |
P |
|
|
Aircraft Maintenance Facilities |
P |
|
|
Aircraft Storage Area |
P |
|
|
Airport Airfield Facilities |
P |
P (1) |
|
Airport Cargo Facilities |
P |
P |
|
Airport Landside Facilities |
P |
P |
|
Airport Support Facilities |
P |
P |
|
Airport Terminal Complex |
P |
|
|
Consolidated Rental Car Facility |
P |
P |
|
Helipad/Heliport and Facilities |
P |
P |
|
Inter/Intra Terminal Transfer Facilities |
P |
P |
|
BUSINESS SERVICES |
|
|
|
Commercial/Industrial Accessory Uses |
P |
P |
|
Conference/Convention Center |
|
P |
|
Construction/Landscaping Yard |
P |
P |
|
Distribution Center/Warehouse |
P |
P |
|
Equipment Repair, Large |
P (2) |
P |
|
Equipment Repair, Small |
|
P |
|
Professional Office |
|
P |
|
Truck Terminal |
|
P |
|
CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL |
|
|
|
Fire Facility |
P |
P |
|
High Capacity Transit |
P |
P |
|
Police Facility |
P |
P |
|
Public Agency Office |
P |
P |
|
Public Agency Yard |
P |
P |
|
MANUFACTURING |
|
|
|
Batch Plants |
P (3) |
P |
|
Biomedical Product Facility |
|
P |
|
Food Processing |
P |
P |
|
Laboratories, Research, Development and Testing |
P |
P |
|
Manufacturing, Light |
|
P |
|
Manufacturing, Medium |
|
P |
|
Off-Site Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage Facilities |
P |
P |
|
Recycling Processing |
|
P |
|
Winery/Brewery/Distillery |
|
P |
|
MOTOR VEHICLES |
|
|
|
Automotive Service Center |
|
P |
|
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure |
P |
P |
|
Fueling/Service Station |
P |
P |
|
Mobile Refueling Operations |
P |
|
|
Public/Private Parking |
P |
P |
|
Vehicle Repair, Large |
P (4) |
P (4) |
|
Vehicle Repair, Small |
P |
P |
|
RECREATIONAL AND CULTURE |
|
|
|
Health Club |
|
P |
|
Nonprofit Organization |
|
P |
|
Recreational Center |
|
P |
|
Sports Club |
|
P |
|
Stadium/Arena |
|
P |
|
RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL |
|
|
|
Dry Cleaner |
|
P |
|
Financial Institution |
|
P |
|
Restaurant |
|
P |
|
Restaurant, Fast Food |
|
P |
|
Retail, Big Box |
|
P |
|
Retail, General |
P |
P |
|
UTILITIES |
|
|
|
Communications Facility |
P |
P |
|
Utility Substation |
P |
P |
|
Utility Use |
P |
P |
|
Wireless Communications Facilities |
P |
P |
Land Use Table Notes:
1. Airport Airfield Facilities are limited in AVC to only facilities and aids that support airport and aircraft operations whose location is fixed by function or FAA requirements.
2. Equipment Repair. Large also includes the parking and storage of large equipment if located within AVO and the AOA.
3. Batch Plant is allowed as a temporary facility, in support of construction only, if located within AVO.
4. Vehicle Repair. Large also includes the parking and storage of large vehicles if located within AVO or AVC.
(Ord. 18-1006 § 2; Ord. 15-1018 § 1. Formerly 15.210.060)
15.210.050 AVO/AVC Zone Classification Standards
Development standards for projects within the AVO and AVC zones shall comply with the standards identified in the 2018 ILA. (Ord. 18-1006 § 2; Ord. 15-1018 § 1. Formerly 15.210.070)
15.210.060 Landscape Standards
Landscape design standards for projects within the AVO and AVC zones shall comply with the standards identified in the 2018 ILA. (Ord. 18-1006 § 2; Ord. 15-1018 § 1. Formerly 15.210.080)