§ 17.88.271. Logging contractor's yard.

A logging contractor's yard may be maintained provided:

A.

A use permit is obtained;

B.

The parcel size is at least five acres for logging contractor's yards established after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section. Logging contractor's uses that existed prior to this section on smaller than five-acre parcels may continue with a use permit;

C.

The parcel is located at or above one thousand foot elevation, mean sea level;

D.

All logging trucks and related heavy logging equipment are owned by the person or persons residing on the parcel;

E.

The parcel is not used as a truck terminal, truck yard, contractor's yard or other similar industrial or commercial use;

F.

A total of no more than five logging trucks are allowed. Related heavy logging equipment may also be allowed. The maximum number of trucks and pieces of equipment will be determined during the use permit process by the size and location of the parcel, the use's impact on surrounding roads, the visibility of the storage area to neighbors and the general public and the likelihood that smoke, dust, odors or fumes will interfere with the neighbor's use or enjoyment of their property;

G.

Noise levels at the boundary of the parcel shall not exceed sixty-five dba to avoid excessive disturbance to neighboring properties;

H.

Motorized equipment and vehicles and pneumatic repair tools and equipment shall not be operated between the hours of ten p.m. and six a.m. provided, however, that this subsection shall not preclude the normal driving of the vehicles to and from the parcel;

I.

Logging trucks may be kept on the parcel year round. Related logging equipment may be stored on the parcel no more than a total of six months per year;

J.

The logging trucks and related heavy logging equipment shall not be stored or repaired within any required front or side yard setback area;

K.

There shall be no storage, service, maintenance or repair of any logging truck or related logging equipment not owned or leased by the person or persons residing on the parcel;

L.

No person shall be regularly employed on site for the purpose of maintaining any of the equipment or vehicles;

M.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to equipment and vehicles normally used in bona fide agricultural operations.

(Ord. 91-1 § 2, 1990)