(A) For the purpose of this section, the term
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES shall mean and include any material which is composed predominantly of any of the hydrocarbons of propane, butanes (normal butane or iso-butane) and butylenes or mixtures of them.
(B) The construction, design, location and operation of liquefied petroleum gas installations, installations utilizing containers of such liquefied petroleum gases and the transportation of such liquefied petroleum gases within the city shall be according to rules and regulations promulgated by the State Fire Marshal for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases. A copy of such rules and regulations is on file in the office of the City Clerk and such rules and regulations are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this article by reference, the same as though set forth herein.
(C) It shall be unlawful to erect and maintain within the city limits storage or storage tanks of liquefied petroleum gas without the proper installation of all equipment according to all laws and regulations of the State Fire Marshal relating to storage of liquefied petroleum gas.
(D) Liquefied petroleum gas tanks shall be installed according to the following rules and regulations.
(1) Tanks 100 gallons to 500 gallons shall be a minimum of ten feet from any building structure, AC/heating unit or lot line.
(2) Tanks 501 gallons and up shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any building structure, AC/heating unit or lot line.
(3) No tank will be located in the front yard or side yard if adjacent to a street, as defined in the municipal code.
(4) Proper filing of a permit from the Municipal Services Director shall be required. Paper work required is as follows: a completed application form and site plan in detail showing location of tank and distances from building structures and lot lines. The fee for permit is $15.
(5) Distributors shall not fill an LP-gas container for which a permit is required unless a permit has been issued for that location by the Municipal Services Director.
(6) Tanks up to 100 pounds, (example: if tank is for a grill or camper), are exempt.
(7) All new installations shall be inspected by the city prior to initial filling. All new tanks will be tagged after inspection.
(8) These regulations include temporary tanks.
(2005 Code, § 7-302) (Ord. 2331, passed 3-15-2011)