Any use established or changed in a Research Manufacturing District after the effective date of this chapter (Ordinance 53-61, passed April 17, 1961) shall comply with the performance standards set forth hereinafter. These standards shall not be construed as exempting a developer from any other laws or requirements of the City or other jurisdiction.
(a) Enclosed Buildings. All uses shall be conducted wholly within enclosed buildings except where otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) Fire and Explosive Hazards. The storage, handling and use of highly combustible or explosive materials shall be permitted only in structures having incombustible exterior walls.
All buildings and materials shall be accessible to fire-fighting equipment.
(c) Waste Materials. Solid wastes shall be stored in buildings or sealed containers and disposed of at reasonable intervals so as not to create a fire or safety hazard.
No liquid wastes shall be discharged into the storm water system or natural watercourse or ditch.
No wastes containing chemicals, grease or other matter which could be harmful to the sewers or treatment process shall be discharged into the sanitary sewer system.
(d) Atmospheric Pollution. The emission of smoke, soot, fly ash, dust or gases shall be restricted by the use of appropriate equipment so as not to be injurious or detrimental to property, vegetation, animals or human health beyond the boundaries of the lot.
(e) Glare and Heat. Any operation producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within an enclosed building or screened in such manner as not to be directly visible at any residential line or a public street to a person standing at ground level.
(f) Odors. The emission of objectionable odors beyond the lot lines is prohibited.
(g) Noise. The noise from any individual operation shall be restricted by soundproof walls or other means so as not to exceed the average intensity of the street traffic noise at any adjoining residential or business district boundary.
(h) Vibration. Operations which create earth-shaking vibrations which would be perceptible without the aid of instruments in any residence district are not permitted.
(i) Radioactive or Electrical Disturbance. Radioactive or electrical disturbances which could adversely affect the operation of any equipment beyond the boundaries of the lot shall not be created.
(j) Lighting. Sources of light for the spotlighting or floodlighting of buildings or grounds shall be shielded so as not to be directly visible to adjacent properties or public streets.
(Ord. 53-61. Passed 4-17-61.)