1149.10 INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
   All industrial uses shall comply with the performance standards set forth hereinafter for the district in which such use is located as a condition precedent to occupancy and use. Any use already established in such district shall not be altered, added to or otherwise modified so as to conflict with, or to further conflict with, the performance standards set forth hereinafter for the district in which such use is located as a condition precedent to further use. Statements that such uses comply or will comply may be required, in writing, by the Planning Commission from the owner. 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, shall be performed wholly within an enclosed building or buildings. All raw materials, finished products and mobile and other equipment shall be stored within enclosed buildings.
   (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 firefighting and suppression equipment and devices standard to the operation involved.
   (c)   Dust; 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 the quantity deposited at any adjacent lot shall not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or 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 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 speakers, bells and motor vehicles, shall not exceed the average intensity of the street traffic noise of the district, 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, located within the main building. No garbage, rubbish, waste matter or empty containers shall be permitted outside of buildings.
   (j)   Waste Materials: Liquid wastes shall not be discharged in to an open reservoir, stream or other open body of water, or into 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. Solid wastes shall not be buried unless such method is approved by the Ohio EPA and a Permit to Install (PTI) has been issued.
      (Ord. 87-1989. Passed 7-11-89.)