(a) The purpose of this chapter is to require all proposals for new or expanded hazardous waste facilities to comply with certain siting criteria, contained in the Santa Clara County Hazardous Waste Management Plan, in order to assure compatibility with neighboring land uses, adequate mitigation for any identified environmental impacts, and consistency with the city's Comprehensive Plan and zoning and the county hazardous waste management plan.
(b) This chapter shall apply to any proposal for a new or expanded hazardous waste facility.
(c) No new hazardous waste facility shall be constructed or established, nor shall any existing such facility be expanded, unless such facility is located in a hazardous waste facility (HW) combining district.
(Ord. 4286 § 2 (part), 1995)