(a) As used in this chapter, “air conditioning unit” or “unit” means any appliance, instrument, device, apparatus or equipment or component thereof, used for washing, humidifying, dehumidifying or controlling the temperature of air in a residence or other accessory building and which is designed for installation in an outdoor location detached from the building which it serves.
(Ord. 68-56. Passed 2-19-69; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)
(b) No air conditioning unit shall be installed in an outdoor location in a Single Family or Multi Family District without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Chief Building Inspector. Applications for such permits shall be in writing, shall specify the brand name, model, dimensions and cooling capacity of the air conditioning unit, and shall be accompanied by a drawing showing the proposed location of the unit. If the proposed installation complies in all respects with this chapter and all other applicable ordinances, rules and regulations of the City, and upon payment of a fee, the Chief Building Inspector shall issue a permit therefore.
(Adopting Ordinance; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)
(c) In a Single Family or Multi Family District no air conditioning unit shall be installed, placed or set (i) within a side or front yard; (ii) determination of the number of feet within any side or rear lot line will be at the discretion of the Board of Zoning Appeals; (iii) within fifteen feet of any residence other than the one being served by such air conditioning unit.
(Ord. 87-71. Passed 12-1-87; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01; Ord. 2003-59. Passed 11-5-03.)
(d) Every air conditioning unit installed in an outdoor location shall be placed upon a level, one-piece slab of concrete or similar material of such strength and thickness as to prevent breakage due to freezing or other causes.
(e) The Board of Zoning Appeals or Council may, as a condition of granting a variance from the provisions of this chapter as to location of an air conditioning unit, require that landscaping or other sound-deadening material be installed in connection with the installation of an air conditioning unit in order to prevent the sound from such air conditioning unit from being annoying, disturbing or injurious to the comfort, repose, peace, health or safety of nearby residents.
(f) No air conditioning unit shall be placed in operation until the Chief Building Inspector has inspected the same and determined that the installation and location thereof are in compliance with this chapter and all other applicable ordinances, rules and regulations of the City.
(Ord. 68-56. Passed 2-19-69; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01; Ord. 2012-21. Passed 3-20-12.)