(A) General. All special exceptions and use variances shall comply with the requirements of this section. In order to determine whether the proposed use will conform to the requirements of this chapter, the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals may also obtain a qualified consultant to testify, whose costs for services shall be borne by the applicant.
(B) Fire protection. Fire prevention and fighting equipment acceptable to the City Fire Department shall be readily available when any activity involving the handling or storage of flammable or explosive materials is carried on.
(C) Electrical disturbance. No activity shall cause electrical disturbance adversely affecting radio or other equipment in the vicinity.
(D) 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.
(E) Vibrations. Vibrations detectable without instruments on neighboring property in any district shall be prohibited.
(F) Odors. No malodorous gas or matter shall be permitted which is discernable on any adjoining lot or property.
(G) Air pollution. No pollution of air, by fly ash, dust, smoke, vapors, or any other substance shall be permitted which is harmful to health, animals, vegetation, or property.
(H) Glare. Lighting devices which produce objectionable direct or reflected glare on adjoining properties or thoroughfares shall not be permitted.
(I) Erosion. No erosion by wind or water shall be permitted which carries objectionable substances onto neighboring properties.
(J) Water pollution. Water pollution shall be subject to the standards established by the State Stream Pollution Control Board.
(Prior Code, § 36-7-4-600) (Ord. 712, passed 4-2-1957; Ord. 1964-9, passed 9-15-1964; Ord. 1965-4, passed 3-2-1965; Ord. 1966-2, passed 3-1-1966; Ord. 1967-7, passed 6-6-1967; Ord. 1968-5, passed 8-6-1968; Ord. passed 8-4-1970; Ord. 1977-12, passed 11-1-1977; Ord. 1978-18, passed 12-5-1978; Ord. 1980-8, passed 9-16-1980; Ord. 1980-11, passed 11-4-1980; Ord. 1982-1, passed 6-1-1982; Ord. 1985–5, passed 11-19-1985) Penalty, see § 151.999