§ 17.88.196. Outdoor auction of heavy equipment and trucks.

The establishment of a temporary outdoor auction yard for heavy equipment and trucks, including the use of a self-contained trailer for office use or night watchman's quarters is permitted if a zoning permit is issued, and:

A.

The property owner signs the application consenting to the use of the property and the conditions of approval; and

B.

The site is in a commercial-light industrial (C-M) zone district, a general industrial (M) zone district or the unclassified zone district and the site is in a commercial (C) or industrial (I) land use designation of the general plan; and

C.

A permit for temporary power is issued by the building division if electrical service is desired; and

D.

All refuse, trash, travel trailers, lighting and temporary fencing is removed from the site within five days following the event; and

E.

There is no inoperable or disabled equipment left on the site; and

F.

Adequate temporary sanitation facilities are provided; and

G.

All applicable state permits are in possession of the auction operator; and

H.

Adequate parking exists on-site for the anticipated attendance; and

I.

There shall not be more than two auctions per calendar year; and

J.

The property owner has signed the conditions of the permit agreeing that in the event that the above conditions are not complied with, and the county is required to initiate abatement proceedings, or to take court action to enforce the conditions listed above, the property owner shall pay all reasonable and necessary court costs and attorney's fees incurred by the county.

(Ord. 99-1 § 50, 1999)