Montgomery City Zoning Code
§ 16-17.3
De-icing Material Storage Requirements.
[Added 4-18-2024 by Ord. No. 24-1721]
a.
Temporary outdoor storage of de-icing materials in accordance with the requirements below is allowed between October 15 and April 15:
1.
Loose materials shall be placed on a flat, impervious surface in a manner that prevents stormwater run-through;
2.
Loose materials shall be placed at least 50 feet from surface water bodies, storm drain inlets, ditches and/or other stormwater conveyance channels; as well as well heads and water supply sources;
3.
Loose materials shall be maintained in a cone-shaped storage pile. If loading or unloading activities alter the cone-shape during daily activities, tracked materials shall be swept back into the storage pile, and the storage pile shall be reshaped into a cone after use;
4.
Loose materials shall be covered as follows:
(a)
The cover shall be waterproof, impermeable, and flexible;
(b)
The cover shall extend to the base of the pile(s);
(c)
The cover shall be free from holes or tears;
(d)
The cover shall be secured and weighed down around the perimeter to prevent removal by wind;
(e)
Weight shall be placed on the cover(s) in such a way that minimizes the potential of exposure as materials shift and runoff flows down to the base of the pile.
(1)
Sandbags lashed together with rope or cable and placed uniformly over the flexible cover, or poly-cord nets provide a suitable method. Items that can potentially hold water (e.g., old tires) shall not be used;
5.
Containers must be sealed when not in use; and
6.
The site shall be free of all de-icing materials between April 16 and October 14.
b.
De-icing materials should be stored in a permanent structure if a suitable storage structure is available. For storage of loose de-icing materials in a permanent structure, such storage may be permanent, and thus not restricted to October 15 through April 15.
c.
Permanent structures shall conform to the accessory structure requirements of Chapter 16, Land Development.
d.
The property owner, or owner of the de-icing materials, if different, shall designate a person(s) responsible for operations at the site where these materials are stored outdoors, and who shall document that weekly inspections are conducted to ensure that the conditions of this section are met. Inspection records shall be kept on-site and made available to the municipality upon request.
1.
Residents who operate businesses from their homes that utilize de-icing materials are required to perform weekly inspections.