§ 21.50.310. Standards for motorized sports facilities.

Motorized sports facilities shall be constructed in accordance with this section.

A.

In addition to the information required by section 21.15.030, the applicant shall:

1.

Prepare a site selection analysis in accordance with the requirements of section 21.15.015.

2.

Prepare an evaluation of noise impacts on properties located within one mile of the motorized sports facility and used for residential, library, hospital, school, professional office or nursing home or related institutional purposes. The analysis shall identify the projected or actual dBA levels on each such noise sensitive use. If the projected or actual noise level exceeds the standards set at section 15.70.080.A., the analysis shall identify mitigation measures.

3.

Prepare a traffic impact analysis for a motorized sports facility. This analysis shall include a traffic management plan which identifies potential street closures, changes in traffic flow and personnel who will operate that plan.

4.

Hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.

5.

Describe the methods of illumination.

6.

Prepare a dust and litter control plan and describe the methods to be used to collect trash on the site.

7.

Prepare an operation plan to monitor and enforce:

a.

Prohibition on consumption of alcoholic beverage on the premises; and

b.

Mandatory transportation of racing machines to the site;

8.

Identify one or more individuals who shall be responsible for enforcement of the litter, noise, operation and dust control plans developed pursuant to this section.

B.

The minimum lot size shall be that permitted within the zoning district to which the motorized sports facility is assigned or as otherwise authorized by the planning and zoning commission.

C.

The maximum lot coverage shall be that permitted within the zoning district to which the motorized sports facility is assigned or as otherwise authorized by the planning and zoning commission.

D.

The planning and zoning commission may designate minimum yard areas around the perimeter of the site as it deems necessary to minimize glare and noise impact on adjacent uses, to separate incompatible uses and to restrict casual access to the site.

E.

Landscaping shall be provided on the site as follows:

1.

Screening landscaping, as described in section 21.45.125, shall be planted along the length of each lot line which abuts a residential zoning district.

2.

All areas not used for improvements related to the functions of a motorized sports facility shall be planted with visual enhancement landscaping pursuant to section 21.45.125 or to some other ground cover acceptable to the commission.

3.

All landscaping shall be maintained in good condition by the property owner.

4.

The planning and zoning commission may find that a site located in a rural area meets the requirements of this subsection when the existing vegetation on that site effectively screens the motorized sports facility from adjacent uses and extends to all areas of the site not improved for use as parking, driveways, streets, buildings or otherwise.

F.

In order to prevent causal access to and from the site or to mitigate adverse effects of the motorized sports facility upon adjacent uses, the planning and zoning commission may require the enclosure of the entire site by a fence at least six feet high and made of wood, masonry or another material of equivalent quality and service life, by screening landscaping, as described in section 21.45.125, or by both such fence and landscaping.

G.

The maximum height of structures shall be 35 feet.

H.

Illumination shall be provided in the manner prescribed in section 21.45.080 and the plan submitted pursuant to subsection A.5. of this section.

I.

A site drainage plan shall be prepared and storm drainage facilities shall be constructed in accordance with it and with the requirements of section 21.45.230. An erosion and sediment control plan for the period of site grading and facility construction shall also be provided and all work shall be performed accordingly.

J.

Refuse containers and other trash facilities shall be enclosed by a fence on at least three sides in the manner prescribed by section 21.45.080.

K.

Parking shall be provided as required by section 21.45.080 and in a manner which is consistent with the results of the parking analysis provided under subsection A.3. of this section.

L.

Noise generated at the site shall not exceed the standards established by section 15.70.080.

M.

Public sanitation facilities (restrooms) shall be provided on-site and operated in a manner consistent with section 15.20.020.

N.

The planning and zoning commission may impose such other requirements it finds necessary to mitigate adverse impacts of a motorized sports facility on adjacent uses.

O.

The planning and zoning commission shall after one year of operation and at five-year intervals thereafter hold a public hearing to evaluate the community's interest in the continued operation of the motorized sports facility. The planning and zoning commission shall annually review any complaints received and the performance of the motorized sports facility in complying with regulations and any conditions applied by the commission. The municipality shall notify the facility operator in writing of the nature of all complaints within 21 days of receipt.

(AO No. 96-68, § 2, 5-28-96)