17.05.070 Environmental health.
A. Most health-related services are provided by the Snohomish County health district, of which Lynnwood is a part. Any activity which would expose the city to health or safety hazards not covered by the regulations of the health department or other agencies should be discouraged. Proposals involving the potential risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances should be required to include specific measures which will ensure the public health, safety and welfare.
B. The State Noise Control Act of 1974, Chapter 70.107 RCW, and Chapter 173-60 WAC, regulate most sources of noise, except motor vehicle engine noise. According to WAC 173-60-110(2), local regulations (except nuisance regulations) cannot impose noise controls differing from the state law. It is the city’s policy to minimize the exposure of city residents to the harmful physiological and psychological effects or adverse impacts on property values due to excessive noise, in accordance with standards of the State Noise Control Act, and any other applicable laws, as presently existing or as hereafter adopted or amended.
1. Project should be so oriented that physical barriers to noise are located in the noise path from potential sources of excessive or potentially excessive noise to areas or buildings which might be adversely impacted. Doors and windows, and any exterior equipment such as roof-top air conditioning shall be so located or buffered that noise is minimized.
2. When deemed necessary, the responsible official is authorized to require applicants for city permits to provide documentation by a qualified consultant that the project will not exceed noise standards or violate nuisance regulations pertaining to noise, and provide recommendations from such a consultant as to how noise can be minimized. The responsible official is authorized to condition or deny projects which would violate state and local standards. (Ord. 1416 § 2, 1984)