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ORDINANCE NO. 5 0 7 i
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
AUBURN CITY CODE 18.58.040 ENTITLED "STORAGE AND' HANDLING OF
FL/LMMABLES" OF CHAPTER 18.58 ENTITLED '~PERFORMANCE STANDARDS".
WHEREAS, Chapter 18.58 of the Zoning Code regulates a
number of items including the storage of flammable materials;
and
WHEREAS, The Uniform Fire Code also regulates the storage
of flammable materials; and
WHEREAS, since there is a conflict between the 2 codes
and the Uniform Fire Code contains sufficient standards to
regulate the storage of flammable materials it is recommended
the Zoning Code be amended to refer to the requirements of the
Uniform Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission,
1998 meeting, held a public hearing on
the conclusion of which recommended
approval of said amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Auburn City Code
"PERFORMANCE STANDARDS",
handling of flammables"
at their' January 6,
the amendment and at
to the City Council
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
Chapter 18.58 entitled
subsection 18.58.040 "Storage and
is hereby amended as set forth on
Ordinance NO. 5071
January 23, 1998
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attached Exhibit "A" and made a
forth in full herein.
Section 2. The provisions of
part thereof as though set
this Ordinance are declared
to be separate and
sentence,
Ordinance,
person or
severable. The invalidity of any clause,
paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this
or the invalidity of the application thereof to any
circumstance shall not affect the validity of the
remainder of this Ordinance, or the validity of its
application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry
out the directions of this legislation.
Section 4 This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five days from and after its passage, approval and
publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
February 2, 1998
February 2, 1998
February 2, 1998
CHARLES A. BOOTH
MAYOR
Ordinance No. 5071
January 23, 1998
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M~chael J % Reynolds,
City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
Ordinance No. 5071
January 23, 1998
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Sections:
18.58.010
18.58.020
18.58.030
18.58.040
18.58.050
18.58.060
18.58.070
18.58.080
18.58.090
18.58.100
18.58.110
18.58.120
Chapter 18.58
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
General.
Noise.
Glare.
Storage and handling of flammables.
Electrical interference.
Odorous gases and matter.
Smoke and particulate matter emissions.
Dust, dirt, fly ash, or airborne solids.
Waste storage.
Toxic gases and matter.
Vibration.
Hazardous substance and waste.
18.58.010 General.
The following performance standards specifically govern industrial, manufacturing, processing,
assembly and similar type uses typically found within the industrial zones. These standards may
also apply to other uses and activities in other zones, which are not otherwise governed by other
regulations of the Auburn City Code.
18.58.020 Noise.
The noise emanating from the premises of industrial activities shall be muffled so as to not
become objectionable due to intermittent beat, frequency or shrillness, and shall not exceed those
standards as determined by Washington Administrative Code (VVAC 173-60) as amended.
18.58.030 Glare.
Exterior lighting shall not be used in such a manner that it produces glare on public streets and
neighboring property. This restriction also applies to any other nonresidential zone or use adjacent
to single-family zones. Arc welding, acetylene torch cutting or similar processes shall be performed
so as not to be seen from any point beyond the property line of the use creating the glare.
18.58.040 Storage and handling of flammables.
In terms of fire and safety hazards, the storage and handling of flammable liquids, combustible
liquids, liquefied petroleum gases and explosives shall comply with the rules and regulations of the
Uniform Fire Code, as amend,~d~w.,~,,,, ,=~"; ..... ~, ,~,'~ *~"., ,v ~, ,~,~;' '~;~;~ ..... of th~ city, ct~t~ of W2shingt~n ~r;d
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18.58.050 Electrical interference.
Provisions must be made for necessary shielding or other preventive measures against
interference occasioned by mechanical, electrical and nuclear equipment uses or processes with
electrical apparatus in nearby buildings or land uses.
18.58.060 Odorous gases and matter.
Ordinance No. 5071
Exhibit "A"
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The emissioh of odorous gases or matter in such quantities as to be readily detectable, without
special instruments, at any point beyond the property line of the use creating the odors, is
prohibited.
18.58.070 Smoke and particulate matter emissions.
No emissions shall exceed the allowances set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency, the
Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency.
18.58.080 Dust, dirt, fly ash, or airborne solids.
No observable dust, dirt, fly ash or other airborne solids shall be emitted except as related to
construction activity or permitted in Chapter 18.62 ACC, surface mining.
18.58.090 Waste storage.
Storage of animal or vegetable wastes which attract insects or rodents or otherwise create a
health hazard shall be prohibited. No waste products shall be exposed to view, from eye level,
beyond the property line of the use storing the waste.
18.58.100 Toxic gases and matter.
No emissions of toxic gases or matter shall be permitted.
18.58.110 Vibration.
Vibration which is easily discernible, without special instruments at any point beyond the property
line, is prohibited. This shall not apply to vibration caused by highway vehicles, 'trains, aircraft or
construction activities.
18.58.120 Hazardous substance and waste.
No hazardous substances or wastes shall be released into the environment so as to cause
dangerous or offensive emission or contamination of any public or private water supply, sewage
treatment processes, watercourse or water body, the air or the ground, except in accordance with
standards approved by provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Ordinance NO. 5071
Exhibit "A"
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