(a) Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) REFUELING STATION means a stationary installation, other than a bulk plant, that dispenses compressed natural gas or any liquefied petroleum gas from a storage vessel, bank of cylinders or distribution pipeline by means of a compressor or pressure booster into motor fuel cylinders or portable cylinders.
(2) NATURAL GAS means a naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon gas and vapor consisting principally of methane (CH4) in gaseous form.
(3) LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS means any material having a vapor pressure not exceeding that allowed for commercial propane, composed predominantly of the following hydrocarbons, either by themselves or as mixtures: propane, propylene, butane (normal butane or isobutane) and butylenes including isomers.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish a reasonable zoning regulation applicable to refueling stations for compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas and thereby create a reasonable zoning scheme relating to such refueling stations.
(c) Regulations. Regulations regarding refueling stations are as follows:
(1) There shall be no refueling stations in R-1, R-2, R-3, B-1, or OTB Districts.
(2) The creation, construction, erection, maintenance and operation of a refueling station shall be deemed a conditional use, but not a permissive use, in B-2, LI, and I Districts.
(d) Interpretation. The passage of this section shall in no way be deemed to invalidate, impair,
diminish or otherwise affect the permit procedure and proscriptions established by this Zoning Code.
(`80 Code, § 1246.13) (Ord. 1571, passed 9-20-82; Ord. 2393, passed 1-23-02; Ord. 2615, passed 12-5-05; Ord. 3102, passed - -18)