Any use established in a nonresidential zoning district shall comply with the performance standards set forth in this section as a precedence to occupancy and use. Any use already established in such districts shall not be altered, added to or otherwise modified so as to conflict with or further conflict with the performance standards set forth hereinafter for the district in which such use is located as a precedence to further use. Statements in writing may be required by the Planning Commission from the owner that such uses comply or shall comply. In cases of doubt, the City shall select and arrange for an independent survey by a professional engineer qualified in the particular field and the costs for the services shall be paid by the owner.
(a) Enclosure. All permitted main and accessory uses and operations except off-street parking and loading of trucks shall be performed wholly within an enclosed building or buildings in any OB, LB, GB, CBD, SM-D, and CS District. All raw materials, finished products, mobile and other equipment shall be stored within enclosed buildings in any CS District.
(b) Fire and Explosive Hazards. The storage, handling and use of flammable or explosive materials shall be permitted only in structures having incombustible exterior walls, and all operations in connection therewith shall be provided with adequate safety and protective devices against hazards of fire and explosion, as well as with adequate fire-fighting and suppression equipment and devices standard to the operation involved.
(c) Dust and Smoke. The emission of smoke, soot, fly ash, fumes, dust and other types of air pollution borne by the wind shall be controlled so that the rate of emission and quantity shall not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare, or adversely affect property values and shall not exceed the amount permitted by other codes of the State, County or City.
(d) Odorous Matter. The emission of odorous matter in such quantities as to produce a public nuisance or hazard beyond the lot occupied by the use shall not be permitted.
(e) Toxic or Noxious Matter. The emission of toxic, noxious or corrosive fumes or gases which would be demonstrably injurious to property, vegetation, animals or human health at or beyond the boundaries of the lot occupied by the use shall not be permitted.
(f) Noise. The sound pressure level of any operation on a lot, other than the operation of auto-calls, bells, motor vehicles, sirens or whistles, shall not exceed the average intensity of the street traffic noise at the point of complaint and no sound shall be objectionable due to intermittence, beat frequency or shrillness.
(g) Vibration. Vibrations shall not be permitted beyond the lot line occupied by the use which would be perceptible without the aid of instruments.
(h) Radioactive or Electrical Disturbances. Radioactive or electrical disturbances shall not be created which would adversely affect any form of life or equipment at or beyond the boundaries of the lot occupied by the use.
(i) Incineration Facilities. Incineration facilities emitting neither smoke nor odor shall be provided and located within the main or accessory building. No garbage, rubbish, waste matter or empty containers shall be permitted outside of buildings, except in approved containers awaiting pickup.
(j) Waste Materials. Liquid wastes shall not be discharged into an open reservoir, stream or other open body of water or a sewer unless treated or controlled so that the amount of solid substances, oils, grease, acids, alkalines, and other chemicals shall not exceed the amount permitted by other codes of the State, County or City.
(k) Maintenance. All lots shall be maintained in a manner that includes removal of trash and litter, maintenance of paved areas, maintenance of landscaping, and general upkeep of the property.
(Ord. 2022-22. Passed 5-10-22.)