§ 8.4. Control of external impacts.

A.

General requirements. Every regulated use shall be operated in a manner that it is not obnoxious or dangerous by reason of heat, glare, fumes, odors, dust, noise, or vibration beyond the lot of record on which the use is located. All land shall be stabilized in such manner as is necessary to prevent erosion, sand blows, or other soil conditions.

B.

Fire and explosion hazards. All buildings, storage and handling of flammable materials, and other activities shall conform to fire ordinances and to any applicable state and federal regulations or requirements. A land use shall not represent a fire or explosion hazard to another adjacent property or to the general public. The storage, use, or manufacture of materials, goods or products, ranging from free or active burning to intense burning, as determined by the Fire Marshal, is permitted subject to compliance with all other yard requirements and performance standards previously described and if the following conditions are met:

1.

All flammable liquids, solvents, cleaners, and other hazardous substances capable of contaminating groundwater or soil shall be stored within a building. Secondary containment measures shall be installed and utilized to prevent ground contact by any spills.

2.

All such materials or products shall be produced, stored, or used in a completely enclosed building or structure that has noncombustible exterior walls and that also meets all related building code requirements.

3.

The storage and handling of flammable liquids, liquefied petroleum, gases, and explosives shall comply with applicable state rules and regulations.

4.

All handling of flammable or hazardous substances shall be in accordance with state and federal laws, all required permits shall be obtained, and the establishment shall remain in conformance with all such requirements.

C.

Smoke and/or air pollution control. Smoke, radiation, fumes, gases, dust, odors or other atmospheric pollutants shall not be emitted beyond the boundaries of a lot in a manner that may cause property damage or hazards to public health, be detrimental to the property rights of others, or constitute a nuisance. Emissions shall be in strict conformance with all applicable federal, state and county health laws.

D.

Vibration. Vibration caused by a land use activity shall not be detectable beyond the boundaries of the site on which the activity is conducted.

E.

Noise. Noise created by a land use activity shall not adversely affect an adjoining property.