The following standards apply to post-development activities taking place within any Restricted Development Zone or Protected Environmentally Sensitive Zone.
A. Point Source and Nonpoint Source Discharges
Absent an amendment to the development order, point source and nonpoint source discharges shall continue to meet the standards applicable to the original development.
B. Clearing
Absent an amendment to the development order, no person shall clear more vegetation than was permitted for the original development.
C. Handling and Storage of Fuel, Hazardous and Toxic Substances, and Wastes
1. Developments where fuel or toxic substances will be stored, transferred, or sold shall employ the best available facilities and procedures for the prevention, containment, recovery, and mitigation of spillage of fuel and toxic substances. Facilities and procedures shall be designed to prevent substances from entering the water or soil, and employ adequate means for prompt and effective cleanup of spills that do occur.
2. No toxic or hazardous wastes or substances shall be stored in outdoor containers.
3. Storage or disposal of all types of wastes is prohibited on shorelines.
4. Police and Fire Departments shall coordinate with the Bay County Department of Emergency Management as prescribed in the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for Hazardous Materials (2004) in the event of a hazardous materials emergency.
5. The City shall require that all stationary above-ground and underground petroleum storage tanks conform to the provisions of Chapter 17-61, FAC, and that permits be obtained from the Department of Environmental Regulation prior to installation or removal of such tanks.
6. The City shall require that all small quantity generators of hazardous waste register with Bay County Department of Emergency Management as specified under F.S. § 403.7234 and 403.7236.
D. Prohibited Uses
The long-term storage of equipment or materials, and the disposal of wastes shall be prohibited.
E. Fertilizers, Herbicides, or Pesticides
1. Fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides shall not be applied in a Protected Environmentally Sensitive Zone except for projects conducted under the authority of F.S. §§ 373.451-373.4595, the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act, and governmentally-authorized mosquito control programs.
2. Fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides used in Restricted Development Zones shall be applied sparingly and at appropriate rates and time intervals.
F. Spray Vehicles
Vehicles used for mixing or spraying chemicals are prohibited from withdrawing water directly from waters.
G. Pump-out, Holding, and Treatment Facilities for Wastes from Mobile Sources
Sewage, solid waste, and petroleum waste generated by vessels or vehicles on the site shall be properly collected and disposed of.
(Ord. 711, passed 2-5-2019)