The purpose of this chapter is to prevent stored salt and other
solid de-icing materials from being exposed to stormwater. This chapter
establishes requirements for the storage of salt and other solid de-icing
materials on properties not owned or operated by the municipality
(privately-owned), including residences, in the City of Estell Manor
to protect the environment, public health, safety and welfare, and
to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
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 not inconsistent 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.
DE-ICING 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 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).
A.
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 de-icing 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 de-icing
material is stored.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Code
Enforcement Officer and by any other individual authorized by law
to enforce the same.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine and penalties consistent with those set forth within Chapter
1, Article
II.