[Ord. No. 659 §1, 5-2-2011]
A. 
All new uses in the commercial and manufacturing zoning districts must produce only a nominal amount of smoke that is emitted into the atmosphere.
B. 
For the purpose of determining "nominal", the Ringlemann Chart, as adopted and published by the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Mines Information Circular 8333, May 1967, shall be used.
C. 
All measurements shall be taken at the point of emission of the smoke.
[Ord. No. 659 §1, 5-2-2011]
A. 
Except as provided in Subsection (E), the table set forth in Subsection (D) establishes the maximum permissible noise levels for the "M-1" and "M-2" Districts. Measurements shall be taken at the boundary line of the lot where the VI classification use is located.
B. 
The standards established in the table set forth in Subsection (D) are expressed in terms of the Equivalent Sound Level (Leq) which must be calculated by taking one hundred (100) instantaneous A-weighted sound levels at ten (10) second intervals.
C. 
Noise Standards.
1. 
Maximum noise level. No operation or activity shall cause or create noise in excess of the sound levels prescribed below.
2. 
Method of measurement. For the purpose of measuring the intensity and frequency of sound, the sound level meter shall be employed. The flat network and the fast meter response of the sound level meter shall be used.
3. 
Exemptions.
a. 
Noises not directly under the control of the property user;
b. 
Noises emanating from temporary construction by the property user between 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.;
c. 
The noises of safety signals, warning devices, and emergency pressure relief valves;
d. 
Transient noises of moving sources such as automobiles and trucks on public rights-of-way, airplanes, and railroad equipment on railroad rights-of-way.
D. 
Sound Pressure Level Standards.
1. 
At residence district boundaries. At no point on or beyond the boundary of the nearest residence district shall the sound pressure level resulting from any use, operation, or activity exceed the maximum permitted sound levels set out below.
a. 
In the "M-1" District:
Octave Band Preferred Center Frequencies
Maximum Permitted Sound Pressure Level At Decibels
Cycles Per Sound
7:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M. — 7:00 A.M.
31.5
76
72
63
71
67
125
65
61
250
57
53
500
51
47
1,000
45
41
2,000
39
35
4,000
34
26
8,000
32
21
b. 
In the "M-2" District:
Octave Band Preferred Center Frequencies
Maximum Permitted Sound Pressure Level At Decibels
Cycles Per Sound
7:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M. — 7:00 A.M.
31.5
79
75
63
74
70
125
68
64
250
60
56
500
54
50
1,000
48
44
2,000
43
39
4,000
38
34
8,000
36
32
2. 
Along adjacent lot boundaries. At no point on or beyond the lot lines of an operation shall the sound pressure level resulting from any use, operation, or activity exceed the maximum permitted sound levels set out next page.
a. 
In the "M-1" District:
Octave Band Preferred Center Frequencies
Maximum Permitted Sound Pressure Level At Decibels
Cycles Per Sound
7:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M. — 7:00 A.M.
31.5
79
76
63
74
74
125
68
68
250
64
60
500
58
53
1,000
52
47
2,000
47
41
4,000
43
36
8,000
40
32
b. 
In the "M-2" District:
Octave Band Preferred Center Frequencies
Maximum Permitted Sound Pressure Level At Decibels
Cycles Per Sound
7:00 A.M. — 9:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M. — 7:00 A.M.
31.5
86
82
63
81
77
125
75
71
250
67
63
500
60
56
1,000
54
50
2,000
49
45
4,000
44
40
8,000
41
37
c. 
Impact noises are sounds that occur intermittently rather than continuously. Impact noises generated by sources that do not operate more than one (1) minute in any one (1) hour period are permissible up to a level of ten (10) dB(A) in excess of the figures listed in Subsection (D), except that this higher level of permissible noise shall not apply from 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. when the adjacent lot is zoned residential. The impact noise shall be measured using the fast response of the sound level meter.
d. 
Noise resulting from temporary construction activity that occurs between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. shall be exempt from the requirements of this Section.
[Ord. No. 659 §1, 5-2-2011]
A. 
All new uses in the commercial and manufacturing zoning districts must produce only a nominal amount of ground-transmitted vibrations.
B. 
The instrument used to measure vibrations shall be a three-component measuring system capable of simultaneous measurement of vibration in three (3) mutually perpendicular directions.
C. 
Vibrations resulting from temporary construction activity that occurs between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. shall be exempt from the requirements of this Section.
[Ord. No. 659 §1, 5-2-2011]
A. 
All new uses in the commercial and manufacturing zoning districts must produce only a nominal amount of odor.
B. 
Odors are measured at two (2) points:
1. 
The outside boundary of the immediate space occupied by the enterprise generating the odor; and
2. 
The lot line if the enterprise generating the odor is the only enterprise located on a lot.
[Ord. No. 659 §1, 5-2-2011]
Any use that emits any "air contaminant" as defined in Section 643.02, RSMo., shall comply with applicable State standards concerning air pollution as set forth in Chapter 643, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 659 §1, 5-2-2011]
A. 
No use in any district may discharge any waste contrary to the provisions of Section 701.031, RSMo.
B. 
No use in any district may discharge into the City sewage treatment facilities any waste that cannot be adequately treated by biological means.
[Ord. No. 659 §1, 5-2-2011]
A. 
No use in any district may create any electrical disturbance that adversely affects any operations or equipment other than those of the creator of such disturbance, or
B. 
Otherwise cause, create, or contribute to the interference with electronic signals (including television and radio broadcasting transmissions) to the extent that the operation of any equipment not owned by the creator of such disturbance is adversely affected.
[Ord. No. 659 §1, 5-2-2011]
A. 
The purpose of this Section is to regulate the spillover of light and glare on operators of motor vehicles, pedestrians and land uses in the proximity of the light source. With respect to motor vehicles in particular, safety considerations form the basis of the regulations contained herein. In other cases, both the nuisance and hazard aspects of glare are regulated. This Section is not intended to apply to public street lighting, signs or seasonal displays.
B. 
The following standards are required of all exterior lighting, subject to exemptions in Subsection (C).
1. 
The light source or luminaries for all exterior lighting shall have a cutoff so that the bare light bulb, lamp or light source is completely shielded from the direct view of an observer at ground level at a property line adjacent to a public right-of-way or property zoned residential or, if a bufferyard is required, at the interior bufferyard line.
2. 
No flickering or flashing lights shall be permitted.
3. 
Light sources or luminaries shall not be located within bufferyard areas except on pedestrian walkways.
C. 
Exemptions.
1. 
Outdoor recreational uses. Because of their unique requirements for nighttime visibility and their limited hours of operation, ball diamonds, playing fields, and tennis courts shall be exempt from the exterior lighting standard of Subsection (B) These outdoor recreational uses must meet all requirements of this Section and of this Article.
2. 
Private outdoor lights. Private outdoor lights installed by a public utility on private property for security purposes are exempt from the exterior lighting standards of Subsection (B), provided the installation is approved by all property owners of residential property from which the light source can be viewed directly.
3. 
In "M-1" and "M-2" Districts. Due to unique lighting requirements for some industrial activities, exterior lighting, except for parking lot lighting, shall be exempt from the exterior lighting standards of Subsection (B) provided that direct illumination from any light source does not cause illumination in excess of one-half (0.5) lumens per square foot in any residential district.
4. 
Emergency warning lights. Safety signal and warning device lighting shall be exempt from the exterior lighting standards of Subsection (B).