Any structure or use established after the effective date of this Code shall comply with the following performance standards and criteria. Uses already established shall not be altered, added to or otherwise modified so as to conflict with, or further conflict with the performance standards. Statements or deed restrictions may be required by the Commission from the owner that such uses comply or will comply with the performance standards. In cases of doubt, the municipality shall select and arrange for an independent survey by a professional engineer or other appropriate consultant. The cost of such services shall be paid by the owner.
(a) Enclosed Buildings: All permitted main and accessory uses shall be conducted wholly within enclosed buildings including storage of mobile equipment and vehicles, except that outdoor overnight parking in required off-street spaces, shall be permitted.
(b) Fire and Explosive Hazards:
(1) The storage, handling and use of flammable or explosive materials shall be permitted only in structures having noncombustible exterior walls and roof assembly. (Ord. 2001-19.)
(2) All activities concerned with flammable or explosive materials 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.
(3) All structures shall be accessible to fire-fighting equipment and shall comply with other municipal, county and state law.
(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 deposited shall not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, welfare or adversely affect property values.
(d) Odorous Matter: The emission of odorous matter in such quantities as to produce a public nuisance or hazard shall not be permitted.
(e) Toxic or Noxious Matter: The emission of toxic, noxious or corrosive substances, fumes or gases which would be injurious to property, vegetation, animals, or human health shall not be permitted.
(f) Noise: The sound level of any activity on a lot shall not exceed the average intensity of street traffic noise in the adjacent residential district, and no sound shall be permitted which is objectionable due to intermittence, beat, frequency or shrillness. (Ord. 2001-19.)
(g) Glare: Glare from sources of illumination or materials beyond the lot occupied by the use shall not be permitted.
(h) Vibration: Perceptible vibrations beyond the lot occupied by the use shall not be permitted.
(i) Radioactive or Electrical Disturbances: Radioactive electrical disturbances which affect any form of life or equipment beyond the lot occupied by the use shall not be permitted.
(j) Incineration Facilities: Incineration facilities which emit smoke or odor shall be located within the main building. All incineration shall conform to the most current regulations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters and the Municipal Fire and Building Codes.
(k) Waste Materials: Liquid and solid wastes shall not be discharged into an open reservoir, surface or ground water body, or sanitary sewer, except as may be provided by municipal, county and state law. No garbage, rubbish, waste matter or empty containers shall be permitted to be stored outside structures without appropriate screening. A separate storm sewer shall be provided to receive storm water only.