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Bedford City Zoning Code

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

§ 155.051 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

   All uses shall comply with the requirements of this section. In order to determine whether a proposed use will conform to the requirements of this chapter, the city may obtain a qualified consultant to testify, whose cost for service shall be borne by the applicant.
   (A)   Fire protection. Fire prevention and fighting equipment acceptable to the State Fire Marshal shall be readily available when any activity involving the handling or storage of flammable or explosive materials is carried on.
   (B)   Noise. Noise which is determined to be objectionable because of volume, frequency, or beat shall be muffled or otherwise controlled, except fire sirens and related apparatus used solely for public purposes which shall be exempt from this requirement.
   (C)   Electrical disturbances. No activity shall cause electrical disturbance adversely affecting radio or other equipment in the vicinity.
   (D)   Vibrations. Vibrations detectable without instrument on neighboring property in any district shall be prohibited.
   (E)   Odors. No malodorous gas or matter shall be permitted which is discernible on any adjoining lot or property.
   (F)   Air pollution. No pollution of air by fly ash, dust, smoke, vapors, or other substance shall be permitted which is harmful to health, animals, vegetation, or other property.
   (G)   Glare. Lighting devices which produce objectionable direct or reflected glare on adjoining properties or thoroughfares shall not be permitted.
   (H)   Erosion. No erosion by wind or water shall be permitted which will carry objectionable substances onto neighboring properties.
   (I)   Water pollution. Water pollution shall be subject to the standards established by applicable state and federal agencies.
   (J)   Certificate of compliance. If an application for an improvement location permit relates to an industrial use, it must be accompanied by a certificate of compliance, subscribed by a registered professional engineer of the state, stating that the use will meet the performance standards specified herein. After a ten-day period has elapsed during which the Zoning Administrator has not required additional information or objected in writing, he shall issue the permit.
(Ord. 28-1984, passed 8-14-84) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.052 TEMPORARY USES.

   Garage or yard sales are permitted in R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Districts provided the following conditions are met.
   (A)   No merchandise, other than that normally found in the household, may be sold.
   (B)   The sale shall not exceed four days.
   (C)   Not more than three sales per year are allowed at any one location.
   (D)   The sale is restricted to the owner or occupant of the premises on which the sale is being conducted.
(Ord. 28-1984, passed 8-14-84) Penalty, see § 155.999