The purpose of this chapter is to measure potential nuisances, from industrial or other uses, factually and objectively in terms of the potential nuisance itself; to ensure that all uses will provide necessary control methods for protection from hazards and nuisances which can be prevented by modern processes of control and nuisance elimination; and to protect any use from arbitrary exclusion based solely on the characteristics of uncontrolled production in this type of use in the past. (2004 Code § 10.12.010)

No land or building in any district shall be used or occupied in any manner so as to create dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive or other hazards; noise or vibration, smoke, dust, odor or other form of air pollution; heat, cold, dampness, glare, electrical or other disturbance; liquid or solid refuse or wastes; or other substance, condition or element in such a manner or in such amount as to affect adversely the surrounding area or adjoining premises. The foregoing are hereinafter referred to as "dangerous or objectionable elements". No use shall be undertaken or maintained unless it conforms to the regulations of this chapter in addition to the regulations set forth for the district in which such use is situated. (2004 Code § 10.12.020)

The building inspector may require performance standards review for any use in any district when he has reason to believe that such use, or the manner of its operation, will not or may not conform to the performance standards adopted by the county. (2004 Code § 10.12.030)