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Open burning of municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, hazardous waste, or bulky waste is prohibited pursuant to KOC 05-320-315, 401 KAR 51:010, KRS chapters 149, 150, and 227, other laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky or the federal government or local ordinances.
(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)
Burning of paper, woody, or dry green waste is prohibited while a regional or countywide burn ban is in effect with specific exceptions as cited within Chapter 92 of this code.
(A) All burning is prohibited in the governing body annually from May 1 through September 30 with exceptions per Chapter 92 of this code.
(B) The governing body shall adhere to KRS 149.400(1) Fire Hazard Seasons which mandates that no person shall set fire to, or procure another to set fire to, any flammable material capable of spreading fire, located in or within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland, except between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., prevailing local time, or when the ground is covered with snow. These annual periods are February 15 through April 30 and October 1 through December 15.
(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)
Disposal of inert material as clean fill on any site for the purpose of: (1) land filling directly associated with agricultural, silvicultural, horticultural, and landscaping practices; (2) land filling associated with the preparation of a site for new construction; (3) debris filling of less than one acre is not prohibited.
(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)
As defined within this chapter, hazardous waste transport, storage, and disposal requires the services of a Part B Permitted TSD Facility and shall be disposed of only in a manner authorized by state and federal regulations. The county shall provide for the safe disposal of household hazardous waste at least once annually.
(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY SITING
A person seeking a sanitary landfill permit must first establish compliance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Upon compliance being established, a solid waste facility permit application shall be submitted to the coordinator setting forth the following information:
(A) Statement of the exact nature and source of the materials to be used as containment, fill, and cover on the subject property.
(B) A site plan showing the following:
(1) The entire property, principal structures, accessory buildings, location of fill, and paved areas.
(2) All natural or historic features including, but not limited to, streams, topography, cemeteries, and endangered species habitats.
(3) Methods employed to control surface drainage, illegal dumping, odors, fires, and methane release during and after completion of operations.
(4) An operations plan which includes record keeping, reporting, containment procedures, capacity assurance, and closure procedures.
(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)
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