[R.O. 2011 §34-66.1; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
The following performance standards are established for the
purpose of minimizing any negative impacts caused by a land use on
adjacent land uses.
[R.O. 2011 §34-66.2; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
Any use, whether existing or hereafter established in University
City shall comply with the performance standards of this Section.
[R.O. 2011 §34-66.3; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997; Ord. No.
6142 §1(part), 1997]
A.
Hazardous Conditions. Every use shall be so operated as
to comply with the applicable standards and enforcement provisions
contained in the most current Building Code and Fire Prevention Code
as adopted by the City of University City.
B.
Vibration. Every use shall be so operated that the maximum
ground vibration generated is not perceptible without instruments
at any point on the lot lines of the property on which the use is
located, except that vibration caused by blasting conducted in accordance
with the requirements of the Explosives Code, Chapter 711 of the St.
Louis County Revised Ordinances, may exceed these limitations.
C.
Noise. Every use shall be so operated that the pressure
level of sound or noise generated does not exceed the limitations
of the Noise Control Code, Chapter 625 of the St. Louis County Revised
Ordinances.
D.
Odor. Every use shall be so operated that no offensive or
objectionable odor is emitted in accordance with the requirements
of the Air Pollution Code, Chapter 612 of the St. Louis County Revised
Ordinances.
E.
Smoke. Every use shall be so operated that no smoke from
any source shall be emitted that exceeds the emission levels in the
requirements of the Air Pollution Code, Chapter 612 of the St. Louis
County Revised Ordinances.
F.
Toxic Gases. Every use shall be so operated that there is
no emission of toxic, noxious, or corrosive fumes or gases which exceeds
the emission levels, of the Air Pollution Code, Chapter 612 of the
St. Louis County Revised Ordinances.
G.
Emission Of Dirt, Dust, Fly Ash And Other Forms Of Particulate Matter. The emission of dirt, dust, fly ash and other forms of particulate
matter shall not exceed the emission levels in the requirements of
the Air Pollution Code, Chapter 612 of the St. Louis County Revised
Ordinances.
H.
Radiation. Every use shall be so operated that there is
no dangerous amount of radioactive emissions.
I.
Glare And Heat. Any operation producing intense glare or
heat shall be performed in an enclosure in such a manner as to be
imperceptible along any lot line without instruments.
J.
Exterior Lighting. Lighting within any property that unnecessarily
illuminates another property and interferes with the use and enjoyment
of such other property is prohibited. In furtherance of this requirement,
all lighting on a lot shall be so arranged or designed using cut-off
lenses as necessary to direct light away from adjoining properties
or streets. Flood and spot lights shall be shielded when necessary
to prevent glare on adjoining properties and streets.
K.
Any
addition, modification or change in any regulation, code, ordinance
or other standard referred to above shall become a part of these regulations.
[R.O. 2011 §34-66.4; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Whenever,
in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, there is a reasonable
probability that any use or occupancy violates these performance standards,
he or she is authorized to employ qualified professionals or technicians
to perform whatever investigations and analyses in order to make a
determination on whether or not a violation exists.
B.
In the event that a violation is found to exist, the violator shall be liable for the reasonable fee of the professionals and/or technicians employed to perform such investigations and analyses only if the violator has been given reasonable notice of the pending investigation and informed of the violator's liability for the costs of such investigations and analyses. Such fees may be recovered as a penalty in the same manner as, and in addition to, the penalties specified in Article IX, Division 5, Sections 400.2560 et seq. of this Chapter.
