For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When consistent with the context, words used
in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
DEICING MATERIALS
Any granular or solid material such as melting salt or any
other granular solid that assists in the melting of snow.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
A surface that has been covered with a layer of material
so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water.
PERMANENT STRUCTURE
A.
A permanent building or permanent structure that is anchored
to a permanent foundation with an impermeable floor, and that is completely
roofed and walled (new structures require a door or other means of
sealing the access way from wind driven rainfall).
B.
A fabric frame structure is a permanent structure if it meets
the following specifications:
(1)
Concrete blocks, jersey barriers or other similar material shall
be placed around the interior of the structure to protect the side
walls during loading and unloading of deicing materials;
(2)
The design shall prevent stormwater run-on and run through,
and the fabric cannot leak;
(3)
The structure shall be erected on an impermeable slab;
(4)
The structure cannot be open sided; and
(5)
The structure shall have a roll up door or other means of sealing
the access way from wind driven rainfall.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
RESIDENT
A person who resides on a residential property where deicing
material is stored.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Code Enforcement Official
during the course of ordinary enforcement duties.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this chapter shall have 72 hours to complete corrective action.
Repeat violations and/or failure to complete corrective action shall
be punished by a fine not exceeding $2,000, imprisonment in the county/municipal
jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or a period of community service
not exceeding 90 days, or any combination thereof as determined by
the Municipal Court Judge. Each day on which a violation of this chapter
exists shall be considered a separate and distinct violation and shall
be subject to imposition of a separate penalty for each day of the
violation as the Municipal Court Judge may determine.