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Metamora City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

56 - INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

17.56.010 - Preamble.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations and standards for the operation of industrial uses. Any use permitted in the I-1 or I-2 zone, whether such use is a permitted or accessory use, shall be subject to the standards in this chapter.

(Zoning ordinance dated 6/3/03 § 13-1.0)

17.56.020 - Noise, vibration, smoke and particulate matter and odors performance standards.

All industrial uses shall comply with the most current Illinois Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and regulations for all noise, vibration, smoke and particulate matter, and odors emanating from an industrial use.

(Zoning ordinance dated 6/3/03 § 13-2.0)

17.56.030 - Radiation hazards performance standards.

The handling of radioactive materials, the discharge of materials into air and water, and the disposal of radioactive wastes shall be in conformance with: (a) the applicable regulations of the Atomic Energy Commission, and (b) the applicable regulations of any instrumentality of the state of Illinois.

(Zoning ordinance dated 6/3/03 § 13-3.0)

17.56.040 - Fire and explosive hazards performance standards.

A.

The provisions of Chapter 93, Sections 143 through 156 of the Illinois Revised Statutes shall be complied with, and no explosives shall be stored, used or manufactured without first submitting to the zoning administrator a certificate of compliance from the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals.

B.

No gasoline or other inflammables or explosives shall be stored unless the location, plans and construction conform to the laws and regulations of the state of Illinois and have the approval of the Illinois State Division of Fire Prevention of the Department of Public Safety.

(Zoning ordinance dated 6/3/03 § 13-4.0)

17.56.050 - Toxic or noxious matter performance standards.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no use permitted in an industrial district shall for any period of time discharge across the lot lines of the lot on which it is located, toxic or noxious matter in such concentrations as to be detrimental to, or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or welfare, or cause injury to property or business.

(Zoning ordinance dated 6/3/03 § 13-5.0)

17.56.060 - Glare and heat performance standards.

Every use and activity shall be so operated that it does not emit heat or heated air beyond the boundary of the lot on which it is located. No direct or sky-reflected glare shall emanate from any use or activity so as to be visible at any point on or beyond the boundary of the lot on which such use or activity is located. This restriction shall not apply to signs otherwise permitted by the provisions of this or other applicable ordinances, nor to activities of a temporary or of an emergency nature. Night lighting necessary for safety and the protection of property is excluded from this provision.

(Zoning ordinance dated 6/3/03 § 13-6.0)

17.56.070 - Electromagnetic interference performance standards.

There shall be no electromagnetic interference that adversely affects the operation of any equipment other than that belonging to the creator of such interference, or that does not conform to the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission.

(Zoning ordinance dated 6/3/03 § 13-7.0)