§ 21.57.040. Emissions.  


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  • A.

    Air Pollution. Air pollution shall be controlled by the operator and/or the proprietor of any land use or activity permitted by this chapter. The ambient air quality standards specified in Regulation I of the Olympia Air Pollution Control Agency, (OAPCA), shall apply to all air contaminants listed therein.

    B.

    Toxic Substances. Toxic substances shall be kept to concentrations not exceeding one-fiftieth of interior standards by use of the best available control methods and technology in all phases of plant operation and handling of materials, and by an active commitment to good housekeeping practices. Toxic substances not listed in Regulation I of OAPCA, but released into the air shall be limited in accordance with the most current publication entitled "Threshold Limit Values," of the American Conference of Governmental Hygienists.

    C.

    Sewer Use. Liquid wastes shall be disposed of through local sanitary sewer systems only upon approval of affected public sewer authorities.

    D.

    Waste Disposal. Liquid or solid wastes unacceptable to public sewer authorities shall be disposed of on a regular basis in keeping with the best operating characteristics of the industry, and in compliance with the regulations and requirements of local, regional, state or federal agencies having jurisdiction in waste disposal and environmental health and safety.

    E.

    Heat and Glare. Any operation producing intense heat or glare shall be performed within an enclosure so as to completely obscure such operation from view from any point along the property line.

    F.

    Radioactive Materials and Radiation Devices. The use, storage, transportation and disposal of all radioactive materials and radiation machines shall be subject to the regulatory jurisdiction and control of the Radiation Control Agency of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services as amended.

    G.

    Vibration and Concussion. No use shall cause earth vibrations or concussions detectable without the aid of instruments beyond its lot lines, with the exception of the temporary vibration produced as a result of construction activity. Such temporary construction activity shall be restricted to the hours between seven a.m. and six p.m.

(Ord. 11274 § 1 (part), 1996)