21.42.900 Other regulations.
A. Parking or storage of recreational vehicles shall be in conformance with LMC 10.08.200.
B. Maintenance or repair of vehicles on residential property shall conform to the following standards:
1. Such maintenance and repair shall not be conducted on a commercial basis.
2. Any repair, painting, or maintenance work done on such vehicles shall not create an unsafe or unsightly condition or become a nuisance to residents of abutting properties.
3. Any repair, painting, or maintenance work done on such vehicles shall only be done within the hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4. Violations of the preceding standards shall result in notice being given by the city to the offender to discontinue such work or operation. Failure to immediately comply will subject the property owner and/or occupant to the penalties as prescribed by this title.
C. Setbacks for Residential Heat Pumps, A/C Units, Generators and Other Noise Generating Equipment. No mechanical equipment is allowed within three feet of the side yard property line. If located within the minimum five-foot side yard setback, the applicant shall install barriers as a means of noise reduction. Common barrier materials include earth, steel, plywood and concrete. General guidelines for barrier walls include the following:
1. Place barriers as close to the source as possible without restricting airflow to/from the unit. Consult manufacturer for minimum distance requirements. Care must be taken not to restrict the airflow of the unit as this would lead to a decrease in unit efficiency.
2. Barriers must be solid (i.e., three-quarter-inch plywood or greater), extend all the way to the ground or deck and be free of holes, gaps and cracks. Noise will be transmitted through the wall if this condition is not met.
3. Weatherproof absorptive treatment can be provided with the barrier to reduce the noise reflected from the house wall.
4. A partial barrier can be provided for the unit in order to reduce the noise that would otherwise be radiated towards neighboring properties.
5. In situations where house walls will reflect sound back at the barrier, the effectiveness of the barrier shielding will be significantly reduced. To remedy this, wall surfaces facing the unit could be covered with sound absorbing material per Chapter 10.12 LMC. (Ord. 3243 § 12, 2017; Ord. 2586 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2466 § 1, 2003)