Landscaping and tree contracting with accessory recycling of logs into firewood shall comply with all of the following requirements.
(1) The facility shall be located on a lot of at least five acres.
(2) Buildings and outdoor areas to be used for parking, loading or storage of vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies related to landscaping and tree contracting shall be delineated on a site development plan and located at least 50 feet from all lot lines and public roads.
(3) The processing areas, parking and loading areas, and areas for storage of mechanical equipment related to the recycling of logs into firewood shall be delineated on a site development plan and located at least 200 feet from lot lines.
(4) Firewood shall be stored in windrows not more than 10 feet high and 20 feet wide, in static piles not more than 20 feet high, or in bulk storage bags and shall be located at least 50 feet from lot lines.
(5) Outdoor storage, including storage of unprocessed logs and processed firewood, may not occupy more than 20% of the total lot area, not to exceed five acres.
(6) Hours of operation for the recycling of logs into firewood shall be limited to either 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on any one day, Monday through Friday.
(7) The sound level at any residentially zoned or residentially developed property line may not exceed an average of 55 dba and a peak of 60 dba based on readings taken during operations.
(8) The storage and processing of logs that are not incidental to the landscaping and tree contracting business is prohibited.
(9) The facility shall meet the requirements of § 18-11-132(2), (4), (5), (6), and (7).
(Bill No. 21-21)