This performance standards section applies to the following zoning districts: PR; AG; IA; R1; R2; R3; UR; MI; M2; MP; UV; IS; NC; LC; GC; OC; CB; HC; EP; IC; I1; I2; and HI. The intent of the performance standards is to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents of the zoning jurisdiction of the city by establishing requirements for noise, vibration, odor and other performance characteristics. The following standards apply.
(A) Cross-reference. See § 165.267 (Environmental Standards) for standards relating to air quality, water quality and soil quality.
(B) Nuisance characteristics. No use shall exhibit obnoxious characteristics to the extent that it constitutes a public nuisance. No use in existence on the effective date of this unified development chapter shall be so altered or modified to conflict with these standards.
(1) Electrical disturbance. No use shall cause electrical disturbance adversely affecting radio, television or other equipment in the vicinity.
(2) Noise.
(a) No use shall produce noise that, when measured at any of the lot lines, exceeds 70 decibels from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. or 40 decibels from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
(B) Public safety sirens and related apparatus used solely for public purposes shall be exempt from this standard.
(3) Vibration. No use shall cause vibrations or concussions detectable beyond the lot lines without the aid of instruments.
(4) Odor. No use shall emit across the lot lines malodorous gas or odor in such quantity as to be detectable at any point along the lot lines.
(5) Heat and glare. No use shall produce heat or glare in such a manner as to be a nuisance or create a hazard noticeable from any point beyond the lot lines.
(C) Fire protection. Firefighting equipment and prevention measures acceptable to the Fire Department and any federal, state, county, city and/or local authorities that may also have jurisdiction shall be readily available and apparent when any activity involving the handling or storage of flammable or explosive materials is conducted.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 5.67)