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INTRODUCED BY: Consent
PROPOSED BY: Council
DATE: May 2. 1985
ORDINANCE NO. 85 -31
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS OF THE GENERAL MANU-
FACTURING ZONE FOUND IN WHATCOM
COUNTY CODE 20.80.
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has initiated an
amendment to the side and rear yard setbacks to the General
Manufacturing District of Title 20; and
WHEREAS, this amendment would affect the General
Manufacturing District located at East Bakerview and Hannegan
Roads' intersection; and
WHEREAS, legal notice was published concerning this
amendment; and
WHEREAS, a determination of nonsignificance was
issued by the Deputy SEPA Official; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would only affect adjacent
properties within the General Manufacturing Zone and not
properties within nonindustrial districts located adjacent to
the General Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would only affect the location
of structures and not increase the amount, intensity or type of
industrial activity; and
WHEREAS, the amendment is intended to address an.
inconsistency between the LII and GM District regulations while
still recognizing the general differences of the two districts;
and
WHEREAS, the amendment would allow greater flexibility
in building location and, consequently, provide greater options
for industrial development which is a benefit to the general
public health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED,, that Whatcom County
Code 20.80.210 be amended as follows:
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20.80.210 MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACKS
(Amended per W.C.C. 20.04.080(1)(a),(h))
* Roof overhangs or other architectural features shall not project further than 18-inches
into the side or rear yards.
+ Refer to the additional provisions of WCC 20.80.250, 20.80.260, 20.80.2 70 and 20.80.280.
o Or as modified pursuant to Section 20.80.286(2)
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Appl. to
Local
Minor
Add. Prov.
All Street
Prim.
Sec.
Coll.
Neigh.
Access
Access
SIDE
REAR may be
ZONE
Classifications
Art.
Art.
Art.
Coll.
Street
Street
YARD
YARD applicable
UR
45'
45'
35'
25'
25'
20'
51*
51* YES+
URM
45'
45'
35'
25'
25'
20'
51*
51* YES+
RR
45'
45'
35'
25'
25'
20'
51*
51* YES+
R
45'
45'
35'
25'
25'
20'
S'*
51* YES-1-
AG
50'
20'
20' YES+
F
45'
45'
35'
25'
25'
20'
100'
100' YES-1-
ROS
100'
100'
100'
50'
50'
50' YES+
NC
25'
0'
10' YES+
GC
45'
0'
10, YES+
T
45'
Of
51* YES+
RC
45'
45'
35'
25'
25'
20'
5'*
51* YES+
LII
45'
10'
Of YES+
GM
45'
10120L
10120 YES +o
HII
150'
100'
100'
100'
100'
100'
60'
60' YES+
(Amended per W.C.C. 20.04.080(1)(a),(h))
* Roof overhangs or other architectural features shall not project further than 18-inches
into the side or rear yards.
+ Refer to the additional provisions of WCC 20.80.250, 20.80.260, 20.80.2 70 and 20.80.280.
o Or as modified pursuant to Section 20.80.286(2)
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IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Whatcom
County Code Section 20.80.286 shall be amended as follows:
.286 Industrial Districts:
(1) Heavy Impact Industrial District: Setback require-
ments for hazardous materials shall be administered
pursuant to this Section or consistent with federal
and state regulations, whichever is greater.
(2) General Manufacturing District: The Zoning
Administrator may reduce side and rear yard setbacks
if all of the following provisions are met:
(a) Screening shall be provided to protect adjacent
uses from unsightliness or visual distraction;
(b) All structures and improvements including roof
overhangs do not cross property boundariesc and
runoff shall be diverted to onsite drainage
facilities;
(c) The reduced setbacks would not reduce solar
access on adjacent properties unless all
parties having an ownership interest in the
property adjacent to the side or rear yards
to be reduced stipulate in writing, on forms
provided by the Zoning Administrator, to the
reductions. The Zoning Administrator may
require a title report to establish the owner-
ship interests in the adjacent proper;
(d) Light sources would be shielded;
(e) The use and storage of toxic or hazardous
materials or processes shall not be located
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within the setback unless adequate facilities
to contain accidental spills onsite consistent
with state regulations are provided; and
(f) The reduced setbacks would not interfere
with existing sewer, water and other easements.
IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDAINED, that unless specifically
mentioned in this Ordinance, all other Sections of Whatcom
County Code Chapter 20.80 shall remain in full force and effect.
PASSED this 16th day of May , 19 85
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May 8,
1985
and
May
22,
1985
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This Ordinance
will
C ROL ERGSON
effective
Cj -,Or o the Council
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..&PPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RANDALL JnWIATS, Ci it
Deputy Prosec ing Attorney
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
WILLIAM P. RODHL, Chairman
(/) APPROVED ( ) VETOED
V G�•w
SHIRLEY V9kN LAN N
County Executive
May 17 1985
Date Signed y Executive
Published on
May 8,
1985
and
May
22,
1985
This Ordinance
will
become
effective
on
May
27, 1985
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