The LI light industrial district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas containing a wide range of manufacturing and related establishments and is typically appropriate to areas providing a wide variety of sites with good highway access.
(Ord. 564 § 1 (part), 2006; Ord. 624 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012; Ord. 663 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
Uses allowed in this district shall be as shown in the district use chart, Chapter 17.52. In general, allowed uses are those that have less impact than general industrial. Those related to agricultural activities such as farm equipment and sales, winery/microbrewery and/or technology related industries are highly encouraged. Light industry may have some truck traffic and daytime noise, but generally does not produce negative impacts to air, water, etc. In the event of a conflict between this section and the use chart, Chapter 17.52 shall apply.
(Ord. 564 § 1 (part), 2006; Ord. 624 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012; Ord. 663 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
A. 
Industrial uses in this district shall meet the following standards:
1. 
Visual screening of trash and service areas of the development shall be provided through landscape plantings, fencing, or other methods compatible with the surrounding area.
2. 
Parking areas and building shall be provided with landscaping which breaks up the visual impact of the development from adjacent properties, and which prevents the occurrence of noxious weeds. If parking is to be located in the front yard area of the lot, then landscaped buffers must be included between the street and such parking areas.
3. 
All landscaping must commence immediately upon completion of construction. Landscaping must be maintained to assure long-term viability of plantings; underground or timed water systems may be required for water conservation.
4. 
Landscape plans, including greenways and screening, shall be submitted as part of the development application process.
5. 
Stormwater shall be channeled and disposed of on site by dispersal through a grassy area of sufficient size for the anticipated amount of runoff, or by release into a properly designed dump area with appropriate filtration devices, or through other methods to assure no degradation of water sources or increased levels of runoff onto adjoining property. Any method for treating and/or disposing of stormwater runoff shall comply with the Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington as it now exists or is hereinafter amended.
6. 
All permitted storage of equipment, product, materials, etc., shall be located entirely within an enclosed building or shall be screened from view of the surrounding properties. Screening may consist of attractive sight-obscuring fence at least six feet, but not exceeding eight feet, in height. No storage of materials shall be located within any required front yard.
7. 
Access from a public street to industrial uses in this zone shall be located as to minimize traffic congestion and avoid directing truck traffic through residential or commercial areas.
8. 
To ensure compatibility, the surrounding neighborhood shall be considered in design, layout and construction.
B. 
The administrator shall review the measures proposed to meet the above standards and shall approve or conditionally approve a building permit application to assure compliance with these standards.
(Ord. 564 § 1 (part), 2006; Ord. 663 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)