The use of so-called “portable service stations”
or similar units constructed to dispense flammable liquids and designed
so that the unit can be easily picked up and moved, is hereby prohibited;
provided, however, tank trucks or tank wagons or other movable tanks
may deliver gasoline direct to approved aboveground and underground
installations; provided further, that tank trucks or tank wagons or
other movable tanks may deliver gasoline to persons engaged in street
building, excavations, or construction of large buildings, provided
such delivery is made into approved installations such as underground
storage tanks or approved skid tanks of not over 250 gallons capacity;
and provided, further, that tank trucks or tank wagons or other mobile
tanks may deliver gasoline directly into the supply tanks of heavy
construction equipment which cannot feasibly be taken to an approved
installation only after the point of delivery has been inspected and
approved by the fire marshal of the city or his representative.
(1977 Code, sec. 8-41)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to
store anhydrous ammonia of any kind in any quantity within the city
limits.
(1977 Code, sec. 8-61)
(a)
Except
as hereinafter set forth, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation, acting for himself or itself individually, or as agent,
servant or employee of any other person, firm or corporation, to ignite
and burn, or knowingly cause to be ignited and burned any unsanitary
matter, weeds, yard waste, garbage, junk, refuse, rubbish, trash or
any other combustible matter or materials inside the limits of the
city.
(b)
Exceptions
to the foregoing subsection are as follows:
(1)
Use of barbeque grills, smokers or similar equipment for the cooking
of food products;
(2)
Burning of properties by the city’s fire department for training
or for use in destruction of house or other structures for which the
city has ownership or permission from the owner of the property and
the fire marshal and the city code enforcement officer have deemed
such action in the best interest of the health and safety of the citizens
of the city;
(3)
Burning of such items as defined above for which the owner of the
property has obtained a permit from the city fire marshal, which permit
authorizes such burning as being in the best interest of the health
and safety of the citizens of the city and sets forth the matter to
be burned and the manner, location, fire protections, date and time
in which such burning may take place;
(4)
Any outdoor heating equipment, including gas or wood burning fire
pits or fireplaces, which is being used for intended purpose;
(5)
Any heating unit, stove, oven or other similar appliance installed
in a residence or other enclosed building which is being used for
its intended purpose.
(Ordinance 2013-04 adopted 7/10/13)
