§ 13-538. Bulk storage requirements for salvage yard operators.

The bulk storage (greater than twenty-five (25) gallons) of hazardous materials, hazardous waste, or other regulated chemicals or material shall be prohibited within the 100-year floodplain without approval of the director of the environmental services department, herein called the director.

(a)

Persons wishing such storage shall file a written request with the director:

(1)

Types of chemicals to be stored;

(2)

Average volumes to be stored;

(3)

Site diagram indicating storage area;

(4)

A storage area that contains sufficient diking or other measures necessary to render the storage areas flood-resistant;

(5)

A description of current chemical waste disposal methods including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of disposal companies;

(6)

A copy of any federal or state required hazardous waste registration form; and

(7)

Any other information as may be deemed by the director to be necessary to evaluate the request.

(b)

If approval is obtained from the director for a storage area:

(1)

The facility will be subject to periodic inspections by the water quality division of the environmental services division.

(2)

The facility shall pay an annual fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to the water quality division to cover the cost of the bulk storage inspection program.

(3)

The facility must develop and implement an accidental spill plan. Spill plan development guidelines will be provided by the water quality division. A copy of the plan must be forwarded to the water quality division for approval within ten (10) days.

(4)

The facility must provide annual reports by January 10th of each calendar year detailing the types and amounts of chemicals stored within the storage area.

(5)

Failure to comply with any requirement under this section may result in the withdrawal of storage area approval by the director.

(c)

New bulk storage units planned shall file a request with the water quality division at least thirty (30) days prior to planned construction.

(Ord. No. 7408, § 2, 6-6-06)