Blythe Municipal Code Ch. 17.28 Hazards—noise—light and Glare—air Pollution

No use shall be established which causes or emits any dust, gas, smoke, fumes, odors, noise or vibrations which are or may be detrimental to other properties in the neighborhood or to the occupants thereof.

(Ord. 595 § 5.00, 1982)

All activities involving, and all storage of, flammable and explosive materials shall be provided with adequate safety devices against hazards of fire and explosion by adequate firefighting and fire-suppression equipment and devices standard in industry.

(Ord. 595 § 5.01, 1982)

Lighting, where provided to illuminate private property, shall be so arranged as to reflect away from adjoining property or any public way and to be arranged so as not to cause a nuisance either to highway traffic or to the living environment.

(Ord. 595 § 5.02, 1982)

No airborne emission shall be permitted which causes any damage to health, animals, vegetation or other forms of property, or which causes soiling at or beyond the property line of the property where the emission is produced.

(Ord. 595 § 5.03, 1982)

Vacant buildings are determined to be a potential hazard to the safety and welfare of the citizens. All vacant buildings shall be secured as follows:

A. Trash and Debris Removal. All buildings shall be cleared of trash and debris that would create a fire hazard or a place for vermin.

B. Security. It is the owner's responsibility to see that the building is secured at all times.

1. Glass windows and doors shall be kept in good repair. Any broken glass shall be replaced with glass.

2. If it is decided to secure the building by boarding it up, the following standards shall apply:

a. The covering shall be one-half inch CCX plywood or equivalent;

b. The covering shall be inset in window and door opening so as to present a smooth surface with the exterior of the building;

c. The covering shall be secured with screws;

d. The covering shall be painted a color to match the rest of the building.

(Ord. 695 § 4, 1993)