§ 17.336.010 — SWR overlay zone-Purpose

17.336.010 SWR overlay zone-Purpose.

The purpose of the Solid Waste Restricted (SWR) overlay zone is to address the heavy concentration of solid waste facilities in certain areas of the city. Heavy concentration of solid waste facilities leads to increased traffic congestion, air quality impacts, and hazards to human health. This overlay zone restricts the establishment or expansion of solid waste facilities in the areas where it applies. This overlay zone also stimulates the establishment of new solid waste facilities near new growth areas, so waste disposal services can more efficiently serve the increasing needs of current and future populations, without further impacting areas of the city that already contain a heavy concentration of such facilities. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)