(A) Districts in which storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited are hereby established as follows.
(1) Storage of flammable and/or combustible liquid in above-ground tanks shall be prohibited in areas of the city zoned as residential, with the exceptions as set forth in Ohio Fire Code § 1301:7-7-28 and National Fire Protection Association Standards 30, 30A and 31, current edition.
(2) Above-ground storage tanks used for storage of flammable and combustible liquids are permitted in areas zoned industrial or commercial after receiving a permit from the City Fire Marshal’s office in accordance with the Ohio Fire Code § 1301:7-7-28, and shall meet the following requirements.
(a) Tanks shall be installed according to NFPA 30, current edition, and manufacturers’ recommendations.
(b) Tanks shall be permitted only after a determination that any and all safety concerns are addressed, including, but not limited to, soil stability and support pads.
(c) Tanks shall be installed inside a spill containment area with a capacity not less than 125% of the tanks’ total capacity.
(d) The tank shall bear the label of an approved testing laboratory showing approved usage.
(3) Any tank shall be removed when its continued existence in its present condition creates a distinct hazard or nuisance due to a change in applicable codes, change in condition of installation, surroundings or discontinued use.
(B) Districts in which new bulk plants for flammable liquids are prohibited are hereby established as follows.
(1) Storage of flammable and/or combustible liquid in bulk plants shall be prohibited in areas of the city zoned as residential, with the exceptions as set forth in Ohio Fire Code § 1301:7-7-28 and National Fire Protection Association Standards 30, 30A and 31, current edition.
(2) Bulk plants used for storage of flammable and combustible liquids are permitted in areas zoned industrial or commercial after receiving a permit from the City Fire Marshal’s office in accordance with the Ohio Fire Code § 1301:7-7-28.
(3) A permit shall be issued for any hazardous material in excess of 55 gallons in a liquid state or 55 pounds in a bulk or solid state. The permit shall be free of charge.
(Prior Code, § 1604.08) (Ord. 115-2003, passed 9-8-2003)