LP storage tanks where the LP is used for the purpose of supplying heat for the principal and accessory use buildings located on the property is allowed in all zoning districts, subject to the following conditions.
(A) A building permit is required.
(B) Storage containers of 500 gallons and less are permitted without special use permit. Storage containers of 501 gallons or more are permitted only as provided in division (C) below.
(C) Storage containers containing 501 gallons to a total of 2,000 gallons may be allowed only for governmental or other similar institutional uses, such as community centers, courthouses, jail facilities, hospitals, schools and related uses, and only upon issuance of a special use permit, the same to be issued as otherwise provided in the city code upon notice and hearing as may be routinely required for issuance of special use permits in general. Quantities may be in multiple tanks with the total gallons on any one particular site not to exceed 2,000 gallons.
(D) Placement and setbacks of all the containers shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard(s).
(E) All installations requiring a special use permit shall be inspected by the City Fire Chief, or other individuals as may be required or designated, either by the city or otherwise by applicable law, or their designees, and shall also be inspected by the City Building Inspection Department.
(F) Containers over 500 gallons, as provided in division (C) above, shall be screened from adjoining properties with the type and manner of screening to be approved at the time of the issuance of the special use permit and the designated screening shall be made an express condition of the issuance of the permit.
(G) The City Building Inspection Department shall be authorized to promulgate and enforce a set of uniform policies for the installation and placement of all the storage tanks as hereinabove allowed.
(2003 Code, § 8.23-3) (Ord. 94, passed 5-11-2001) Penalty, see § 10.99