Ord 2627 - TMC Chapter 18.44 "Shoreline Overlay" - Shoreline Uses and Update Zoning Regulations

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(2) Nonwater-oriented uses may be allowed as a permitted use where the City determines that water -dependent or water -enjoyment use of the shoreline is not feasible due to the configuration of the shoreline and water body. (3) Permitted only if water dependent. (4) Structures greater than 35 feet tall require a conditional use permit. (5) Permitted if located to the most upland portion of the property and adequately screened and/or landscaped in accordance with the Vegetation Protection and Landscaping section. (6) Outdoor storage within the shoreline buffer is only permitted in conjunction with a water - dependent use. (7) Conditionally allowed when in compliance with all federal and state regulations. (8) Maintenance dredging of established navigation channels and basins is restricted to maintaining previously dredged and/or existing authorized location, depth and width. (9) Conditionally allowed when significant ecological impacts are minimized and mitigation is provided. (10) Allowed in shoreline jurisdiction when it is demonstrated that there is no feasible alternative to locating the use within shoreline jurisdiction. (11) The maximum height of the fence along the shoreline shall not exceed four feet in residential areas or six feet in commercial areas where there is a demonstrated need to ensure public safety and security of property. The fence shall not extend waterward beyond the top of the bank. Chain -link fences must be vinyl coated. (12) Fill minimally necessary to support water -dependent uses, public access, or for the alteration or expansion of a transportation facility of statewide significance currently located on the shoreline when it is demonstrated that alternatives to fill are not feasible is conditionally allowed. (13) Landfill as part of an approved remediation plan for the purpose of capping contaminated sediments is permitted. (14) Any new or redeveloped levee shall meet the applicable levee requirements of this chapter. (15) Permitted when consistent with TMC Section 18.44.050.F. (16) Industrial uses mean those uses that are facilities for manufacturing, processing, assembling and/or storing of finished or semi -finished goods with supportive office and commercial uses. Examples include manufacturing processing and/or assembling such items as electrical or mechanical equipment, previously manufactured metals, chemicals, light metals, plastics, solvents, soaps, wood, machines, food, pharmaceuticals, previously prepared materials; warehousing and wholesale distribution; sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment; and internet data centers. (17) Subject to compliance with state siting criteria RCW Chapter 70.105 (See also Environmental Regulations, Section 9, SMP). (18) Permitted when associated with water -dependent uses, public access, recreation, flood control or channel management. (19) Permitted when the applicant has demonstrated a need for moorage and that the following alternatives have been investigated and are not available or feasible: (a) commercial or marina moorage; (b) floating moorage buoys; (c) joint use moorage pier/dock. (20) Permitted if associated with water -dependent uses, public access, recreation, flood control, channel management or ecological restoration. W: Legislative Development\SMP-Zoning Code changes 2-25-20 MD:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 13 of 64