(A) Above ground or below ground storage tanks, bins, elevators and the like shall be regulated and comply with all applicable city, state and federal regulations, including the applicable building codes, State Fire Code and regulations of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. All necessary federal, state and local permits and approvals shall be obtained and maintained.
(B) The City Council may require above ground liquid in free-state storage tanks having a capacity of 300 gallons or more to be diked and suitably sealed to hold a leakage capacity equal to 115% of tank capacity, and also have State Fire Marshal approval.
(C) Any existing storage tank either above ground or below ground that in the opinion of the Council constitutes a hazard to public safety shall be discontinued.
(D) No sale or bulk storage of fuel or other flammable liquid except those directly related to an automobile service station or a truck stop shall be located within 600 feet of a property zoned or used for housing.
(E) Salt storage at commercial, institutional, and non-NPDES permitted industrial facilities shall be regulated in accordance with the city’s current MS4 Permit. Designated salt storage sites must be covered or indoors, located on an impervious surface, and implement practices such as sweeping, diversions, or containment to reduce exposure when transferring material.
(Ord. 1040, passed 1-5-16; Am. Ord. 1104, passed 10-18-23)