(a) Purpose. The Village Board has determined that anhydrous ammonia storage tanks located within the Village of Edgar pose a threat to public health and safety if access to such tanks is not restricted through appropriate fencing. Specifically, public health and safety may be at risk if tampering or vandalism to the tanks results in unauthorized release of the tanks' dangerous contents into the atmosphere; furthermore, anhydrous ammonia is known to be a substance used in the illicit manufacture of prohibited controlled substances, and that persons engaged in such illegal activity may tamper with unsecured storage tanks. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the Village's police powers, which are to be liberally construed in favor of the municipality's authority to enact measures to protect public health and safety.
(b) Requirements. Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this Section, the owners of all parcels on which anhydrous ammonia storage tanks are located, either presently or proposed, shall erect adequate fencing enclosing such tanks. The fencing shall be of a design approved by the Village Board prior to construction. Such fencing shall be kept locked and be properly maintained.
(c) Penalty. Persons found to be in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to the general penalty provisions of Section 1-1-6 of this Code of Ordinances. Each day shall constitute a separate violation.