The definitions specified in this subchapter shall be governing. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
JUNK YARD. The use of any lot, portion of a lot or tract of land for the storage, keeping or abandonment of junk, including scrap metals or other scrap material, or for the dismantling, demolition or abandonment of automobiles, or other vehicles, or machinery or parts thereof; provided that, this definition shall be deemed not to include such uses which are clearly accessory and incidental to any agricultural use permitted in the district.
SELF-SERVICE ENCLOSED STORAGE FACILITY. A structure, or structures commonly referred to as storage units, containing separate enclosed, individual and private storage spaces of varying sizes leased or rented on individual leases for varying periods of time. Such facilities are to be used for dead storage only. The following activities are prohibited within any SELF-SERVICE ENCLOSED STORAGE FACILITY:
(1) Commercial, wholesale or retail sales, or miscellaneous or garage sales;
(2) The servicing, repair or fabrication of motor vehicles, boats, trailers, small engine equipment or similar equipment;
(3) The operation of power tools, spray painting equipment, compressors, welding equipment, kilns or similar equipment;
(4) The establishment of a transfer business; and
(5) Any use that is noxious or offensive because of odors, dust, noise or vibrations.
SELF-SERVICE OUTSIDE STORAGE FACILITY. The use of any lot, portion of a lot or tract of land for outside storage of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers or non-motorized storage, containing separate, individual and private storage spaces of varying sizes leased or rented on individual leases for varying periods of time. The following activities are prohibited within any SELF-SERVICE OUTSIDE STORAGE FACILITY:
(1) Commercial, wholesale or retail sales, or miscellaneous or garage sales;
(2) The servicing, repair or fabrication of motor vehicles, boats, trailers, small engine equipment or similar equipment;
(3) The establishment of a transfer business;
(4) Junk yard or impound yard;
(5) Storage of non-motorized storage shall not exceed the height of the screened fence; and
(6) Any use that is noxious or offensive because of odors, dust, noise or vibrations.
TOWING AND IMPOUND YARD. The temporary storage of vehicles that have been towed, carried, hauled or pushed from public or private property for impoundment in a public or private impound yard.
(Prior Code, § 29.33.020) (Ord. 11-30, passed 12-1-2011)