The purpose of this article is to establish
minimum standards for chemical use, storage, and housing as well as
provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and surrounding
properties.
These development standards apply to developments
located in I-1, 1-2, C-1, and C-2 Zoning Districts which use and/or
store highly flammable or explosive liquids, solids or gases or any
material listed under Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act (SARA).
The following items shall be included in all
applications for conditional use permits relating to chemical use
and storage for any materials listed under Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA):
A. Size of premises on which chemicals will be stored.
B. SDS forms and reactivity for all chemicals.
C. Anticipated quantities of chemicals to be stored.
E. Spill mitigation, for example; berms, earthen or man-made
to contain hazardous materials.
F. Proof of bond and insurance to mitigate any leaks
or spills.
G. Emergency operations plan.
H. Location of any underground containers or facilities.
I. Any other information related to the chemical storage
as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
J. The conditional use permit is highly specific; any
additional chemicals require an additional conditional use permit.
Any person who violates any provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is subject to the general penalty provisions of Chapter
1, Article W, General Penalty.