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All permitted and conditional uses shall comply with the performance standards listed, where applicable, in this section.

A. Noise. The noise emanating from a premises used for industrial activities shall be muffled so as to not become objectionable due to intermittent beat, frequency, or shrillness; and where a use adjoins a residential district, the noise loudness measured at the boundary line shall not exceed 90 decibels.

B. Lighting. Any lighting shall not be used in a manner which produces glare on public highways and neighboring property. Arc welding, acetylene torch cutting and similar processes shall be performed so as not to be seen outside the property.

C. Fire and Safety Hazards. The storage and handling of inflammable liquids, liquefied petroleum, gases and explosives shall comply with the fire prevention code and all other applicable laws and regulations. Enameling and paint spraying operations shall be permitted when incidental to the principal use and when such operations are contained within a building of two-hour fire-resistive construction. Bulk storage of inflammable liquids below ground shall be permitted if the tank is located no closer to the property line than the greater dimension (diameter, length or height) of the tank.

D. Odor. Uses causing the emission of obnoxious odors of any kind and the emission of any toxic or corrosive fumes or gases are prohibited.

E. Dust and Smoke. Dust and smoke created by industrial operations shall not be exhausted into the air in such a manner as to create a nuisance.

F. Open Storage. Any storage shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any street right-of-way. Any storage shall be enclosed with a fence acceptable to the commission. Whenever lumber, coal or other combustible material is stored, a roadway shall be provided, graded and maintained from the street to the rear of the property to permit free access for fire trucks at any time.

G. Screening. Where an industrial use is adjacent to and within 100 feet of a residential use or zone, that industry shall provide screening as approved by the commission. [Ord. 81-40-O §2, 1981. Formerly §17.24.060].