A. 
Definition. "Automobile wrecking, dismantling, or junk yards" are places used for the storage and/or sale of used automobile parts or other salvaged materials and for the storage, dismantling, sorting, cleaning or baling of wrecked automobiles, trucks, trailers, machinery and other discarded or salvaged materials.
B. 
Automobile wrecking, dismantling, salvage or junk yards shall be permitted only by conditional use permit and are subject to the following performance standards:
1. 
A 12-foot-wide access lane shall be provided within the area to be used, so that any point within the yard can be reached by a 100-foot hose from a fire truck.
2. 
Automobiles and other materials shall be stacked no higher than 15 feet.
3. 
A 10-foot sight-obscuring fence shall be installed around the perimeter of the yard.
4. 
A windscreen shall be provided in addition to the fence to control the blowing of dust, if deemed necessary by the planning commission.
5. 
Commercial rat control shall be contracted for within the yard.
6. 
A soil sterilent that is approved by the Columbia County extension office may be required.
7. 
Compliance with air pollution authorities, the State Environmental Policy Act and safe practices of the National Fire Protection Association shall be required.
8. 
The yard shall be compatible with the general use of the area.
9. 
The yard shall be in compliance with Chapter 47.41 RCW.
(Ord. 90-02 § 29; Ord. 95-01 § 29)