It is the intent of this article to use performance standards for the regulation of uses to facilitate a more objective and equitable basis for control and to ensure that the community is adequately protected from potential hazardous and nuisance-like effects. The standards contained in this article shall not be applicable to properties zoned A-1 Agricultural. This chapter permits specific uses in specific districts and these performance standards are designed to limit, restrict and prohibit the effects of those uses outside their premises or district. No structure, land or water shall hereafter be used except in compliance with the district regulations and with the following environmental performance standards.

(Code 2006, § 13-1-120)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

No nonagricultural operation or activity shall transmit any noise exceeding 75 dBA from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 70 dBA from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. beyond the property line. The following noises are exempt from the regulations:

1. A.
   Noises from temporary construction or maintenance activities during daylight hours.
2. B.
   Noises from emergency, safety or warning devices.

(Code 2006, § 13-1-121)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   No operation or activity shall transmit any physical vibration that is above the vibration perception threshold of an individual at or beyond the property line of the source. The term "vibration perception threshold" means the minimum ground- or structure-borne vibrational motion necessary to cause a normal person to be aware of the vibration by such direct means as, but not limited to, sensation by touch or visual observation of moving objects.
2. B.
   Vibrations from temporary construction or maintenance activities shall be exempt from the above standard.

(Code 2006, § 13-1-122)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

No unsanctioned activity shall emit glare or heat that is visible or measurable outside its premises, except activities in the industrial district which may emit direct or sky-reflected glare which shall not be visible outside their district. All operations producing intense glare or heat shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building. Exposed sources of light shall be shielded so as not to be visible outside their premises.

(Code 2006, § 13-1-123)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   No nonagricultural operation or activity shall emit into the ambient air from any direct or portable source any matter that will affect visibility in excess of the limitations established in Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 154.11(6). Outdoor solid fuel heating devices shall not be governed by this section.
2. B.
   No nonagricultural activity or operation shall be established or maintained which by reason of its nature causes emission of any fly ash, dust, fumes, vapors, mists or gases in such quantities as to cause soiling or danger to the health of persons, animals, vegetation or property. In no case shall any activity emit any liquid or solid particles in concentrations exceeding 0.3 grains per cubic foot of the conveying gas, nor any color visible smoke equal to or darker than No. 2 on the Ringlemann Chart described in the United States Bureau of Mines' Information Circular 7718 in any industrial district. Fugitive emissions shall not exceed the ambient standards for respitorial dust as established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency currently known as the PM Standard.

(Code 2006, § 13-1-124)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901