(A) Storage of hazardous materials, liquids and chemicals.
(1) Non-residential property. Hazardous materials, liquids and chemicals must not be stored in any zone within the city unless a conditional use permit is obtained to allow such storage.
(a) Exceptions:
i. Below-ground storage of flammable and combustible liquids.
ii. Hazardous materials, liquids and chemicals not requiring a permit by California Fire Code.
(b) Conditions. Any storage of hazardous materials, liquids and chemicals authorized by the Planning Commission or, on appeal, by the City Council would be subject to conditions established by the Fire, Building and Safety, Public Works, and Planning Departments.
(2) Residential property. In no case would such storage be permitted in a residentially zoned parcel or on any site maintained in whole or in part for residential uses.
(a) Exceptions:
i. Flammable or combustible liquids not requiring a permit by the California Fire Code.
ii. Liquefied petroleum gases not requiring a permit by the Fire Code; provided, however, in no case may storage of more than 20 water gallons capacity take place on a residentially or agriculturally zoned parcel or on any site maintained in whole or in part for residential uses, unless such storage takes place within the fuel tanks of a propane-powered vehicle which is legally permitted to be parked or stored on such parcel.
(B) When, in this section, references are made to the California Fire Code, it will be construed to mean the current edition of the California Fire Code as adopted by the city.
(C) The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Health Services (DHS) identify hazardous materials and prescribe handling, use, and disposal practices. In order to protect the health and welfare of Santa Paula residents and visitors, the use, storage, manufacture, or disposal of hazardous materials will be regulated and monitored according to standards established by these agencies and as outlined in this section.
(D) A risk management and prevention program in accordance with Article 2 of the California Health and Safety Code, together with an inventory statement that is in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, must be prepared for all structures and land uses using materials identified as hazardous by the DHS or the EPA.
(E) The use and storage of flammable or explosive materials must comply with the fire prevention code of the city and all applicable ordinances. No open burning is permitted unless a written permit for such activity has been issued by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.
(F) No liquid or solid waste or similar material that may contaminate the water supply, or interferes with the bacterial processes in sewage treatment or otherwise causes the emission of dangerous or offensive elements are permitted to be discharged into the public sewer or private disposal system, except in accordance with the requirements of the health ordinance, industrial waste ordinance, and other applicable regulations.
(G) No activity will be permitted if it potentially emits dangerous levels of radioactivity at any time.
(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)