17.74.010 Purpose and application.
A. Purpose. This chapter establishes performance standards intended to guard against the use of any property or structure in any zone in any manner which would create any dangerous, injurious, noxious, or otherwise objectionable condition or element that adversely affects the health and safety of residents, the community, and the surrounding area and adjoining premises.
B. Applicability. The minimum requirements in this chapter apply to all land uses in all zones, unless otherwise specified.
C. Exceptions. Compliance may be waived by the review authority if a condition created under prior ordinances physically precludes the reasonable application of the standards. Additional categorical exemptions from compliance with the performance standards are as follows:
1. Temporary Activity. Festivals and other special events with approved temporary use permits or other required permits, where such activities otherwise comply with other applicable provisions of these zoning regulations.
2. Emergency Activities. Any emergency activity on the part of the city, any other government agency, or a private party.
3. Construction Activity. Temporary construction activity is exempted except where such activity is explicitly regulated by other regulations of the municipal code. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)