Any use established in any industrial district after the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance shall comply with the performance standards set forth hereinafter for the district in which such use shall be located as a precedence to occupancy and use. Any use already established in such districts shall not be altered, added to or otherwise modified so as to conflict with, or further conflict with the performance standards set forth hereinafter for the district in which such use is located as a precedence to future use. Statements may be required by the Commission from the owner stipulating that such uses comply or will comply.
(a) Enclosure. All permitted main and accessory uses and operations except off-street parking shall be performed wholly within the limits established in this section. All raw material, finished products, mobile and other equipment shall be stored within said units.
(b) Fire and explosive hazards. The storage, handling and use of flammable or explosive materials shall be permitted only in structures having incombustible exterior walls and all operations in connection therewith shall be provided with adequate safety and protective devices against hazards of fire and explosion as well as with adequate fire-fighting and suppression equipment and devices standard to the operation involved. The storage, handling and use of flammable or explosive materials shall conform to the requirements of all federal, state, local and other applicable regulations.
(c) Emission of pollutants. The emission of any atmospheric pollutant shall not exceed the level permitted by applicable, federal or state regulations.
(d) Noise. Noise which is objectionable as determined by the Commission due to volume, frequency or beat shall be muffled or otherwise controlled.
(e) Vibration. Vibrations shall not be permitted beyond the lot line occupied by the use which would be perceptible without the aid of instruments.
(f) Radio-active or electrical disturbances. Radio-active or electrical disturbances shall not be created which would adversely affect any form of life or equipment at or beyond the boundaries of the lot occupied by the use.
(g) Refuse. Incineration facilities are permitted provided they meet the requirements of the Ohio EPA. No garbage, rubbish, waste matter, or empty containers shall be permitted outside of any building unless contained in an approved refuse collection container.
(h) Waste materials. Liquid wastes shall not be discharged into an open reservoir, stream or other open body of water or a sewer unless treated or controlled so that the amount of solid substances, oils, grease, acids, alkalies, and other chemicals shall not exceed the amount permitted by other codes of the state, county or municipality.
(i) Glare. No direct or reflecting glare shall be permitted which is visible from any property outside an “M” District or from any public street, road or highway.
(j) Erosion. No erosion, by either wind or water, shall be permitted which will carry objectionable substances onto neighboring properties.
(Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)