It is the intent of this section to provide that businesses, industries, and related activities shall be established and maintained with proper appearance from streets and adjoining properties, and to provide that each permitted use shall be a good neighbor to adjoining properties by the control of the following.
(A) Noise.
(1) General. Noise shall be measured on any property line of the tract on which the operation is located. Noise shall be muffled so not to become objectionable due to intermittent beat, frequency, shrillness, or intensity. At the property line, the sound pressure level of noise radiated continuously from a facility shall not exceed the values given in division (A)(2) below.
(2) Sound-pressure levels. Maximum permissible sound-pressure levels of specified points of measurement for noise radiated continuously from a facility:
Band Cycles per Second (frequency) | Maximum Permitted Sound Level (decibels) |
Band Cycles per Second (frequency) | Maximum Permitted Sound Level (decibels) |
20-75 | 72 |
75-150 | 67 |
150-300 | 59 |
300-600 | 52 |
600-1,200 | 46 |
1,200-2,400 | 40 |
2,400-4,800 | 34 |
Over 4,800 | 32 |
(B) Odor. No activity or operation shall cause, at any time, the discharge of toxic, noxious, or odorous matter beyond the limits of the immediate site where it is located in the concentrations as to be obnoxious or otherwise detrimental to, or endanger, the public health, welfare, comfort, or safety, or cause injury to property or business.
(C) Glare. Glare, whether direct or reflected, such as from floodlights, spotlights, or high temperature processes, and as differentiated from general illumination, shall not be visible beyond the site of origin at any property line.
(D) Exterior lighting. Any lights used for exterior illuminations shall be directed away from adjacent properties.
(E) Smoke, dust, fumes, or gases. Every operation shall conform to local standards.
(F) Hazard. Every operation shall be earned on in accordance with local and state Department of Health standards and requirements.
(G) Water supply. The design and construction of water supply facilities and water supply source shall be in accordance with local and state Department of Health standards and requirements.
(H) Waste. All sewage and industrial wastes shall be treated and disposed in the manner as to comply with local and state Department of Health standards and requirements, and local codes.
(I) Compliance. In order to assure compliance with the performance standards set forth above, the Planning Commission may require the owner or operator of any permitted use to make the investigations and tests, as may be required, to show adherence to the performance standards.
(J) Additions. All subsequent additions and outbuildings constructed after the erection of an original building, or buildings, shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 222, passed 6-3-2003)