(A) All uses, except agricultural and forestry uses, shall comply with the requirements of this section.
(B) In order to determine whether a proposed use will conform to the requirements of this chapter, the county may obtain a qualified consultant to testify, whose cost for service shall be borne by the applicant.
(1) Fire protection. Fire prevention and fighting equipment acceptable to the State Fire Marshal shall be readily available when any activity involving the handling or storage of flammable or explosive materials is carried on.
(2) Noise. Noise which is determined to be objectionable because of volume, frequency, or beat shall be muffled or otherwise controlled, except fire sirens and related apparatus used solely for public purposes shall be exempt from this requirement.
(3) Electrical disturbances. No activity shall cause electrical disturbance adversely affecting radio or other equipment in the vicinity.
(4) Vibrations. Vibrations detectable without instrument on neighboring property in any district shall be prohibited.
(5) Odors. No malodorous gas or matter shall be permitted which is discernable on any adjoining lot or property.
(6) Air pollution. No pollution of air by fly ash, dust, smoke, vapors, or other substances shall be permitted which is harmful to health, animals, vegetation, or other property.
(7) Glare. Lighting devices which produce objectionable direct or reflected glare on adjoining properties or thoroughfares shall not be permitted.
(8) Erosion. No erosion by wind or water shall be permitted which will carry objectionable substances onto neighboring properties. Erosion control measures must meet applicable standards set forth herein.
(9) Water pollution. Water pollution shall be subject to the standards established by applicable State and Federal agencies.
(10) Design release.
(a) If an application for an improvement location permit relates to a commercial or industrial use, it must be accompanied by a design release, subscribed by a registered professional engineer of the state, stating that, in his or her professional judgment, the use should meet the performance standards specified herein.
(b) After a ten-day period has elapsed during which the Zoning Administrator has not required additional information or received objections in writing, he or she shall issue the permit.
(Prior Code, § 153.033) (Ord. 93-02, passed 2-1-1993) Penalty, see § 155.999