posted October 15, 2008
The County Commission on Wednesday passed tighter controls over outdoor shooting ranges.
The commission also voted to take oversight of the shooting ranges instead of having it at the county board of zoning appeals.
Barry Bennett, Planning Commission executive director, said a shooting range at Montlake that has stirred up some controversy currently has a permit request before the zoning appeals board.
He said that request will be removed from that board. He said the applicants will have to go to the Planning Commission and then on to the County Commission for a final decision.
Those applying for such permits must submit a site plan that shows:
Property lines and the location of target facilities, location of vehicular entrance and exit points, location and size of all parking areas, location of sanitary facilities approved by the county Health Department, and location of an earthen berm that must be provided as a backstop.
The location shall not be close enough to a residence so as to be a safety or noise nuisance.
The special permit to operate the facility may be revoked if there are violations.
Click below for complete audio from Tuesday's Commission meeting:
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