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(1) Zones described below are shown in the Airport Safety Compatibility Zones (ASCZ) map with the prohibited land uses listed below in order to promote the general safety and welfare of properties surrounding the airport and the continued viability of the airport.

Zone 1 – Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). Only airport uses and activities are allowed within the RPZ.

Zone 2 – Inner Approach/Departure Zone. Prohibited land uses within this zone are: residences, except residential infill development is permitted south of I-182; places of public assembly such as churches, schools (K-12), colleges, hospitals; high-density office, retail or service buildings; shopping centers and other uses with similar concentrations of persons. Production of asphalt paving and roofing materials or rock crushing are also prohibited. Fuel storage facilities or the storage or use of significant amounts of materials which are explosive, flammable, toxic, corrosive, or otherwise exhibit hazardous characteristics shall not be located within the inner approach/departure zone. Hazardous wildlife attractants, including waste disposal operations, water management and storm water facilities with above-ground water storage, and manmade wetlands, shall not be allowed within the inner approach/departure zone. All new infill residential development must include the disclosure statement in PMC 25.190.100 on plats, short plats and binding site plans.

Zone 3 – Inner Turning Zone. Prohibited land uses within this zone are schools (K-12) and hospitals. New residential development is prohibited unless it is infill residential development. All new infill residential development must include the disclosure statement in PMC 25.190.100 on plats, short plats and binding site plans.

Zone 4 – Outer Approach/Departure Zone. Prohibited land uses within this zone are: places of public assembly such as churches, except existing churches shall be permitted to expand, schools (K-12), hospitals, shopping centers and other uses with similar concentrations of persons. Residential density is limited to RS-20 except south of I-182. All new residential development must include the disclosure statement in PMC 25.190.100 on plats, short plats and binding site plans.

Zone 5 – Sideline Zone. Prohibited land uses within this zone are residences, except residences that are constructed to replace existing residences, of like size and type, damaged by fire and other causes, places of public assembly such as churches, schools, hospitals, shopping centers and other uses with similar concentrations of persons. Mining, including sand and gravel pits, is prohibited in the sideline zone.

Zone 6 – Traffic Pattern Zone. Prohibited land uses within this zone are new schools (K-12), hospitals and other uses with similar concentrations of persons. Replacement or expansion of existing schools is permitted. All new residential developments must include the disclosure statement in PMC 25.190.100 on plats, short plats and binding site plans.

(2) Use Interpretations. Appendix F of the January 2011 WSDOT Airport and Compatible Land Use Guidebook as amended may be used as a guide to determine uses with similar concentrations of persons as referenced in Compatibility Zones. [Ord. 4111 § 2, 2013; Code 1970 § 25.81.090.]