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b. As an alternative to the modulation standards of subsection a of this section, architectural <br /> treatments such as orientation of doors and windows, varying use of building materials and <br /> colors and use of landscaping may be approved by the City to break up flat expanses of <br /> building walls, or a combination of techniques providing the desired effect. <br /> 12. Outdoor Activities and Operations <br /> Except for water-dependent and water-related uses, predominant activities and operations shall <br /> be completely enclosed within buildings or structures, except for customary appurtenances such <br /> as loading and unloading areas. <br /> 13. Outdoor Storage <br /> a. Bulk materials: <br /> Definition for storage of bulk materials: <br /> The holding or stockpiling on land of material and/or products in a bulk form or in bulk <br /> containers, including but not limited to aggregate, topsoil, powder, grain, stone, bricks, wood <br /> chips, metal, building materials, parts, pallets, utility piping, used materials , and metal. Bulk <br /> materials may include products for sale, materials used in manufacturing activities, inoperable <br /> equipment or vehicles, and recycled materials. <br /> The following standards apply to outdoor storage of bulk materials <br /> i. Outdoor storage of bulk materials shall only be permitted when a necessary and incidental part <br /> of a permitted industrial use. <br /> ii. Bulk materials cannot be located in required setbacks, including special setbacks from Naval <br /> Station Everett. <br /> iii. Bulk materials can occupy an area no more than 50% of the area of the building footprint of <br /> the principal building, provided, that the City may allow this standard to exceed 50% if it <br /> supports manufacturing processes that result in an employment density of ten(10) or more jobs <br /> per acre on-site. <br /> iv. Bulk materials storage shall be screened with walls or dense landscaping. <br /> v. Bulk materials storage shall comply with all applicable environmental and air quality <br /> regulations. <br /> b. Shipping Containers/Marine Cargo <br /> Outdoor storage of shipping containers, large cargo, and heavy equipment is permitted as part of <br /> deepwater marine terminals, or when associated with an on-site manufacturing use. <br /> 14. Truck Loading and Maneuvering Areas <br /> Loading docks shall not be visible from West Marine View Drive. <br /> 15. Performance Standards <br /> All permitted uses must address the generation of nuisance irritants such as noise, smoke, dust, <br /> odor, glare, visual blight or other undesirable impacts during the review process for establishing, <br /> expanding or modifying the use. <br /> 29 <br />