(a) Prevention of Nuisance: Every structure or use subject to the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall be located, arranged, and operated in accordance with the following provisions so that it will not interfere with the development and enjoyment of adjacent property.
(b) Required Limits: The following limits of development and operation are provided to control hazardous, obnoxious, or other nuisance activity or uses subject to the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(1) Noise: Noise or vibration shall be so controlled that at the property line on which such noise or vibration is produced it will not be a level above that normally perceptible from other development in the area or from the usual street traffic observed at the street right-of-way line of the lot, except occasional blast or shock required in normal operation and produced in such a manner as not to create hazard. This shall not apply to normal construction activity, but shall apply to the repeated use of firearms, vehicles, and similar noise generators;
(2) Air Pollution: No visible smoke, dust or other particular emissions, excluding steam, shall be permitted, excepting those produced from fossil fuel, wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, or similar systems so long as such systems are primarily used for heating or cooking purposes and are not in connection with the manufacture of goods or other commercial activity;
(3) Radioactivity or Electrical Disturbance: No activity shall emit dangerous radioactivity at any point, or electrical disturbance adversely affecting the operation of any equipment any point other than that located at the source of such activity;
(4) Lighting and Glare: No direct or reflected glare from processing, lighting, or other activities shall extend in a manner which adversely affects neighboring areas or interferes with safety on any public street, road or highway;
(5) Toxic and Hazardous Substances: No toxic substance shall be emitted or otherwise discharged into the atmosphere, ground, surface waters, or ground water. No storage, use or transport of toxic or hazardous substances shall be permitted unless such activity is in full compliance with applicable State and Federal environmental protection regulations and the express prior written approval of the Madison Township Fire Chief;
(6) Fire Hazards and Explosives: There shall be no storage, utilization, or manufacture of detonable materials or intense burning materials unless the express written approval of the Madison Township Fire Chief is obtained. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to specify the location, quantity, methods of storage, and methods of utilization, and otherwise exert other controls which are necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of the Municipality. (Ord. 19-011. Passed 4-22-19.)