CHAPTER 919
Propane Gas

919.01   Permit required; fee.

919.02   Permit application.

919.03   Permit issuance; effective period; removal required when natural gas available.

919.99   Penalty.

CROSS REFERENCES

      Storage, handling and use of flammable or explosive materials in

         Limited Storage and Manufacturing Districts - see P. & Z.

         1129. 06(b)

      Storage containers - see FIRE PREV. 1501.97(FPC §8.4)

      Storage of hazardous or explosive materials - see FIRE PREV. 1501.97

         (FPC §§16.45 et seq. )

      Starting activity without permit - see ADM. 143. 05

919.01 PERMIT REQUIRED; FEE.

   Any person, firm or corporation desiring to use propane gas in the City in any zoning classification shall first obtain a permit therefor from the Building Commissioner upon payment of an inspection fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(Ord. 1977-129. Passed 11-21-77.)

919.02 PERMIT APPLICATION.

   The application for a permit for a temporary propane gas installation and connection shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, shall state the location of the connection and the location of the installation and shall indicate compliance with all required zoning, building and fire regulations. Such application shall be promptly reviewed by the Building Commissioner and the Fire Inspector. (Ord. 1977-129. Passed 11-21-77.)

919.03 PERMIT ISSUANCE; EFFECTIVE PERIOD; REMOVAL REQUIRED WHEN NATURAL GAS AVAILABLE.

   Applications for propane installations in residential districts shall be submitted to the Architectural Board of Review for its review and approval; applications in nonresidential areas shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Both agencies are hereby authorized to approve the location of the installation and require plantings and/or screening around the same. Permits shall be granted for one year. No such permit shall be granted unless the Building Commissioner receives a report from the East Ohio Gas Company that natural gas will probably be available within twelve months at the location of the application. The applicant shall immediately tie into a natural gas street system as soon as the same is available and remove the propane installation promptly thereafter.

(Ord. 1977-129. Passed 11-21-77.)

919.99 PENALTY.

   (EDITOR'S NOTE: See Section 101.99 for general Code penalty if no specific penalty is provided.)