[R.O. 2004 §463.010; Ord. No. 745 §§1 — 3(463.010), 10-22-1992; Ord. No. 882 §§1 — 4, 12-2-1997]
A. Zoning
performance standards increase the viability of commercial, residential
and industrial enterprises. Regulating growth through proper zoning
also improves the quality of life and sense of well-being in a community.
Performance standards shall apply to any land use or development listed
as permitted or special use in the regulations of the Planned Business
District, the "I-1" Light Industrial District, the "I-2" Heavy Industrial
District and the Planned Industrial District.
B. Performance Standards.
1. Vibration. Maximum ground vibrations on a given
lot shall not exceed measurements shown in the table below.
2. Noise. No use or operation shall exceed the maximum
decibel levels designated for the octave band as set forth in the
following table:
|
Maximum Permitted Sounds
Pressure Level in Decibels
|
---|
|
Octave Band Cycles Per Second
|
Within or Adjacent to "R"Residential Districts
|
Within All Other Areas
|
---|
|
0 to 75
|
95
|
79
|
|
75 to 150
|
70
|
74
|
|
150 to 300
|
65
|
66
|
|
300 to 600
|
59
|
59
|
|
600 to 1,200
|
53
|
53
|
|
1,200 to 2,400
|
48
|
47
|
|
2,400 to 4,800
|
48
|
41
|
|
Above 4,800
|
41
|
39
|
3. Odor, smoke, toxic gases and emission of particulate matter. No use
shall violate the St. Louis metropolitan area emissions standards
for odor, smoke, toxic gases, dirt, dust, fly ash or other particulate
matter.
4. Radiation. Every use shall be operated so that radioactive
emissions do not exceed standards established by the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
5. Glare and heat. Any operation producing intense
glare or heat shall be conducted in an enclosure and shall be imperceptible
along any lot line without instruments.
6. Any addition, modification or change in any regulations or code referred
to in the zoning performance standards shall become a part of these
regulations.