Any use established in any industrial district after the effective date of this Code 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 further use. Statements may be required by the Planning Commission from the owner that such uses comply or will comply. In cases of doubt the City shall select and arrange for an independent survey by a Professional Engineer qualified in the particular field and the costs for the services shall be paid by the owner.
(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 materials, 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 herewith 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.
(c) Dust-Smoke. The emission of smoke, soot, fly "ash" fumes, dust and other types of air pollution borne by the wind shall be controlled so that the rate of emission and quantity deposited at any other district shall not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, welfare or adversely affect property values.
(d) Odorous Matter. The emission of odorous matter in such quantities as to produce a public nuisance or hazard beyond the lot occupied by the use shall not be permitted.
(e) Toxic or Noxious Matter. The emission of toxic, noxious or corrosive fumes or gases which would be demonstrably injurious to property, vegetation, animals, or human health at or beyond the boundaries of the lot occupied by the use shall not be permitted.
(f) Noise. The sound pressure level of any operation on a lot, other than the operation of auto-calls, bells, motor vehicles, sirens or whistles shall not exceed the average intensity of the street traffic noise at the nearest residential district and no sound shall be objectionable due to intermittence, beat, frequency or shrillness.
(g) Vibration. Vibrations shall not be permitted beyond the lot line occupied by the use which would be perceptible without the aid of instruments.
(h) Radioactive or Electrical Disturbances. Radioactive 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.
(i) Incineration Facilities. Incineration facilities emitting neither excessive smoke nor odor shall be provided, located with the main building. No garbage, rubbish, waste matter, or empty containers shall be permitted outside of limits established in this section.
(j) 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.
(Ord. 474. Passed 8-27-73.)
(Ord. 474. Passed 8-27-73.)