A. 
Any person who stores any hazardous materials shall obtain and keep current a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. One such permit shall be issued for a single establishment and include all of the storage facilities located on the establishment.
B. 
For each establishment, additional approvals shall be obtained for any storage facility thereafter connected, installed, constructed, repaired, substantially modified, replaced, closed or removed.
C. 
An addendum to the permit is required:
1. 
Prior to any change or addition which results in the storage of previously undisclosed hazardous materials at the establishment or an additional quantity of hazardous materials on the premises; provided, however, that a permittee shall have thirty working days from the date of the arrival of previously undisclosed hazardous materials or an additional quantity of hazardous materials to apply for an addendum to the permit, following the same procedures required for an application for a permit, for the storing of previously undisclosed hazardous materials with the same hazard class as stated on the existing permit approvals or an additional quantity of hazardous materials where such storage, in the opinion of the chief, does not increase health hazards and, in the opinion of the chief, does not increase fire hazards. Storage of previously undisclosed hazardous materials of a different hazard class or additional quantities of hazardous materials, not meeting all of these criteria, shall require an addendum to the permit prior to receipt of such previously undisclosed hazardous materials of a different hazard class or additional quantities of hazardous materials.
2. 
Whenever a change in the permittee's operations occurs which requires a change in the application information submitted pursuant to Article II, Section 8.18.170, the permittee shall submit a copy of the revisions to the fire department within thirty days of the operational change.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
Any person required to obtain a permit by this chapter shall make a written application to the fire department upon forms furnished for that purpose and certify that it meets the requirements of this chapter. No applications may be accepted unless and until the permit fee has been paid. The fire department shall furnish an application form containing the following:
A. 
General application information, which shall include, but not be limited to:
1. 
The name and address of the establishment and business telephone number of the applicant, the name and titles and twenty-four hour emergency telephone numbers of the primary response person and an alternate.
2. 
The name and address of the person who owns the establishment and, if different, the name and address of the person(s) who operate the establishment or any portion thereof.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
Permit applications shall be referred to the chief for approval and no permit shall be issued without approval. Additionally, when, in order to meet the requirements of this chapter, the applicant is required to perform any installation, construction, alteration, conversion, change in use, repair, grading, moving or demolition of any structure requiring a building permit pursuant to the California Building Code, the chief shall not approve the permit until the applicant obtains the appropriate building permits.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
A. 
The chief may grant a temporary permit to an applicant with a demonstrated need for a period not to exceed ninety days and subject to any conditions that the chief deems reasonably necessary to protect against the risk of fire or other health hazard.
B. 
The chief may approve temporary storage of such materials in storage facilities and under circumstances that do not comply with all the provisions of this code; provided, that the chief determines that such temporary storage does not present any increased risk of fire or health hazard.
C. 
The chief may grant a one-time extension of the temporary permit for an additional ninety days. At the expiration of the temporary permit, the chief shall grant or deny a full term permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
A. 
The permit shall contain the following information:
1. 
The name and address of the permittee for the purposes of notice and service process;
2. 
The street address of the establishment for which the permit is issued;
3. 
The date the permit is effective;
4. 
The date of expiration;
5. 
When applicable, a designation that the permit is temporary; and
6. 
Any special conditions of the permit.
B. 
The permittee shall post a notice, in a location open to public access at all times, at each establishment for which a permit is obtained. The notice shall contain a copy of the permit obtained pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
The fire department shall maintain a record of all applications filed, permits issued and all conditions attached thereto.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
A permit shall be issued for a term of one year, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
A. 
Every application for the renewal of a permit or extension of a temporary permit shall be made at least thirty days prior to the expiration date of such permit. The application for renewal shall include a completed inventory form, the permit fee and a certification by the permittee that the permittee has reviewed the information submitted on the permit application and any addenda thereto and that any necessary changes to the permit application and addenda have been made. No permit may be renewed without the timely payment of the permit fee.
B. 
The chief shall inspect annually each establishment for which a permit renewal is sought. Any permit for which a properly completed application for renewal has been received by the chief prior to the expiration date shall remain in effect until a decision has been made on the application and all administrative appeals have been exhausted or the time therefor has expired.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
A permit does not take the place of any license required by state, federal, or local law, nor does the compliance with the permit requirements of this chapter relieve any party of compliance with any other applicable state, federal, or local law.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
The chief shall grant or deny a permit, an addendum to a permit, a renewal of a permit, or a temporary permit pursuant to Article II, Section 8.18.220 within ninety days from the date that the completed application is received by the department. This time limit may be extended by written agreement executed by the chief and the applicant.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
Permit applicants shall not be entitled to a refund or rebate of a permit fee because the permit is denied or application withdrawn. Permit fees are not refundable if the permittee discontinues the activity or use of an establishment prior to the expiration of the term or if the permit is suspended or revoked prior to the expiration of the term.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
Payment of a permit fee as provided in this chapter does not exempt the permittee from payment of any other charges which may be levied pursuant to other sections of the municipal code or written rules and regulations of any department relating to the permit.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
The chief shall deny the application: (1) if the applicant fails to comply with any provisions of this chapter and the chief determines that the applicant does not qualify for a temporary permit as provided in this chapter; or (2) pursuant to the permit procedures set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)
The decision to deny the application shall be given to the applicant in writing, setting forth the findings upon which the decision is based and mailed to the applicant by certified mail at the address specified in the application. The decision of the chief may be appealed in the manner prescribed in Article IV, Section 8.18.490 and shall be so indicated in the decision.
(Ord. 11-3 § 2)