The purpose and intent of the Aquifer District is to minimize the potential for contamination of the aquifer which currently supplies or in the future may supply water to the residents of the Village of Unadilla. These areas are delineated on the Village of Unadilla Zoning Map. In promoting the general intent of these regulations, the specific intent is to:
A. 
Minimize surface and groundwater pollution which may affect human, animal or plant life or the aquifer in the Village of Unadilla.
B. 
Minimize in this area impacts from truck traffic carrying hazardous chemicals.
C. 
Protect human life and health, control uses in this district for the storage of materials, structures, discharges and uses of premises.
A. 
Regulations concerning hazardous wastes and toxic substances shall be as follows:
(1) 
No storage facilities for hazardous wastes or toxic substances shall be located within a linear distance of 500 feet of any reservoir or watercourse. Beyond this distance, the storage facilities must meet the requirements of 6 NYCRR 370 to 373.
(2) 
No disposal facilities for hazardous wastes or toxic substances shall be located within a linear distance of 500 feet of any reservoir or watercourse. Beyond this distance, the disposal facilities must meet the requirements of 6 NYCRR 370 to 373.
(3) 
Hazardous wastes or toxic substances shall not be spread upon the ground or allowed to enter surface waters in the aquifer. Exempted are those commonly used garden insecticides, pesticides and herbicides used in small amounts by individual homeowners in accordance with product directions. Accidental spillage shall be removed in accordance with current Department of Environmental Conservation specifications.
B. 
Regulations concerning petroleum bulk storage shall be as follows:
(1) 
Installation, operation and maintenance of aboveground or underground petroleum storage tanks shall meet the requirements of 6 NYCRR 610 to 614.
(2) 
Abandoned petroleum bulk storage tanks shall meet the closure requirements of 6 NYCRR 613.
Uses permitted in each of the underlying zoning districts shall be permitted subject to the conditions and restrictions specified in the respective district regulations. In addition, a special permit is required when the use meets or exceeds any of the following:
A. 
Any development of real property.
B. 
Any use of property or change of use of property or any business, industrial or municipal operation which uses, distributes or stores toxic or hazardous chemicals when the storage or use exceeds 10 gallons per month or 100 pounds, whichever is less.
C. 
Any activity requiring a permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
D. 
Any construction or modification of a sewage, wastewater or stormwater disposal system.
E. 
Any other activity that the Zoning Board of Appeals deems may have an effect on the Aquifer District.
Applicants for a special permit to develop in an Aquifer District shall submit the following:
A. 
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
B. 
If the applicant is a corporation, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all the corporate officers and directors.
C. 
A map and report showing the location of the premises for which the permit is sought and plans showing all features of the system necessary for the satisfactory conveyance, storage, distribution, use and disposal of sanitary wastes (See § 159-87K.), stormwater wastes, process wastes, toxic or hazardous wastes and incidental wastes within the property boundaries of the project site. The Zoning Board of Appeals may require that the plans be prepared by a licensed professional engineer.
D. 
Such other information as the Zoning Board of Appeals shall request in order to have all facts before it prior to making the decision.
E. 
Copies of any permits and applications to any other governmental agency.
F. 
A list of all toxic chemicals or hazardous materials known to be used or stored on the premises, together with sufficient detail to apprise the Zoning Board of Appeals of the method of storage and the amount of toxic or hazardous materials on the premises. The applicant shall propose and provide means for containment of spills.
G. 
Method of disposal of toxic or hazardous materials.
H. 
A full report regarding the use and storage of all toxic and all hazardous materials.
All nonresidential uses specified in § 159-46 shall be subject to the public hearing requirements of § 159-106 and the applicant shall file an environmental assessment form which shall be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. The New York State Department of Health shall be informed.
In the event that a permit is granted or granted with stated conditions, it shall be a requirement that the applicant shall use the best available means to prevent contamination of the Aquifer District. This requirement shall be a continuing requirement and the Zoning Board of Appeals shall maintain continuing jurisdiction and shall have the power and authority to require the applicant to make such provisions as are necessary to update the development or facilities in order that it may be used in accordance with the then prevailing state of technology.