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A. No vehicle that is abandoned, discarded, junked, unlicensed, (missing either vehicle plates or current tabs), uninsured, partially dismantled, or otherwise inoperable may be stored outside of an enclosed building unless the vehicle is stored or parked on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler or licensed vehicle dealer and is fenced as required by RCW 46.80.130.

B. Except in those zoning districts which specifically allow outdoor sales or storage, recreational vehicles, campers, boats and similar items stored or parked on private property for more than five consecutive days shall be located within a building or behind the front setback line.

C. Firewood, logs or similar wood materials shall not be placed or stored within a required front yard setback for more than thirty (30) days in any one calendar year except in the industrial zoning district. Except in the industrial zoning district, firewood, logs or similar wood materials placed or stored within two feet of a lot line shall comply with the same height requirements as fences found in Section 17.56.150 and vision clearance triangles found in Section 17.56.160.

D. Junk or scrap material shall not be located or stored outside of a building except at a scrap or junk yard; such material may be located or stored at a construction site for not more than thirty (30) days after completion of the project.

E. Used building materials may be stored in a residential district provided the materials are located behind the front, side and rear yard setback lines and behind a six-foot high sight-obscuring fence.

Prior to the adoption of 6521 on 10/26/2011, Section 17.56.080 read as follows.

A. No vehicle that is abandoned, discarded, junked, unlicensed, (missing either vehicle plates or current tabs), uninsured, partially dismantled, or otherwise inoperable may be stored outside of an enclosed building unless the vehicle is stored or parked on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler or licensed vehicle dealer and is fenced as required by RCW 46.80.130; provided that one inoperable vehicle may be stored on private property if it is kept behind the front, side and rear yard building setback lines and is completely screened from the neighboring properties and any street or public place by a sight-obscuring fence, wall, or hedge:

B. Except in those zoning districts which specifically allow outdoor sales or storage, recreational vehicles, campers, boats and similar items stored or parked on private property for more than five consecutive days shall be located within a building or behind the front setback line.

C. Firewood, logs or similar wood materials shall not be placed or stored within a required front yard setback for more than thirty (30) days in any one calendar year except in the industrial zoning district. Except in the industrial zoning district, firewood, logs or similar wood materials placed or stored within two feet of a lot line shall comply with the same height requirements as fences found in Section 17.56.150 and vision clearance triangles found in Section 17.56.160.

D. Junk or scrap material shall not be located or stored outside of a building except at a scrap or junk yard; such material may be located or stored at a construction site for not more than thirty (30) days after completion of the project.

E. Used building materials may be stored in a residential district provided the materials are located behind the front, side and rear yard setback lines and behind a six-foot high sight-obscuring fence. (Prior code § 11.019.170)

Prior to the adoption of 6446 on 09/12/2007, Section 17.56.080 read as follows.

A. No vehicle that is abandoned, discarded, junked, unlicensed, inoperable or partially dismantled may be stored outside of an enclosed building unless the vehicle is located:

1. Behind the front, side and rear yard building setback lines and screened by a six-foot high sight obscuring fence, wall or hedge; or

2. In a wrecking yard or vehicle repair business.

B. Except in those zoning districts which specifically allow outdoor sales or storage, recreational vehicles, campers, boats and similar items stored or parked on private property for more than five consecutive days shall be located within a building or behind the front setback line.

C. Firewood, logs or similar wood materials shall not be placed or stored within a required front yard setback for more than thirty (30) days in any one calendar year except in the industrial zoning district. Except in the industrial zoning district, firewood, logs or similar wood materials placed or stored within two feet of a lot line shall comply with the same height requirements as fences found in Section 17.56.150 and vision clearance triangles found in Section 17.56.160.

D. Junk or scrap material shall not be located or stored outside of a building except at a scrap or junk yard; such material may be located or stored at a construction site for not more than thirty (30) days after completion of the project.

E. Used building materials may be stored in a residential district provided the materials are located behind the front, side and rear yard setback lines and behind a six-foot high sight-obscuring fence. (Prior code § 11.019.170)

(Ord. 6521, Amended, 10/26/2011; Ord. 6446, Amended, 09/12/2007. Prior code § 11.019.170)