(a) Purpose. The intent of this section is to protect local health, safety, and general welfare by ensuring that the design and operational characteristics of property does not adversely impact neighboring property owners, neighboring property users, or the general public through the accidental or intentional release or use of hazardous materials.
(b) Regulated by State of California and the U.S. EPA. The use, handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous and extremely hazardous materials shall comply with the provisions of the California Hazardous Materials Regulations (California Administrative Code, Title 22, Division 4). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Health Services (DHS) identify hazardous materials and prescribe handling, use, and disposal practices. The use, storage, manufacture, and disposal of hazardous materials shall be regulated and monitored according to the standards established by these agencies and any delegated government agencies.
(c) Combustibles and Explosives.
(1) The use, handling, storage, and transportation of combustibles and explosives shall comply with the provisions of Section 13-13: Uniform Fire Code.
(2) No gasoline or other inflammables or explosives shall be stored unless the location, plans, and construction conform to the laws and regulations of the State of California and have the approval of the city.
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).