Imperial County Municipal Code Ch. 1 Title, Purpose and Definitions

This division shall be known and may be referred to in all proceedings, actions, and transactions as the "Underground (Tank) Substance Storage Regulations (UST)."

(Prior code § 91101.00)

The county of Imperial has experienced problems with leakage from underground storage tanks. In order to better protect the health and safety of the citizens of Imperial County from the potentially disastrous affects of such spills and/or the undetected leakage from underground storage tanks, the provisions of this division shall be liberally construed and applied uniformly throughout the county of Imperial both incorporated and unincorporated.

(Prior code § 91101.01)

In addition to the definitions specified in this division, and Title 9, Division 14, the definitions contained in California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 3 Subchapter 16 (CCR) 23-16 are incorporated by reference and are as applicable as specified herein.

Words and/or phases not specifically defined herein or by reference are to have the meanings as defined in Webster's Dictionary, (latest edition).

(Prior code § 91101.02)

Provisions and conditions of this title shall apply to all lots, parcels, structures, and use(s) of land or bodies of water created, utilized, established, altered, or improved by any person, firm, corporation, or organization; by the United States or any of its agencies; by the state of California or any of its agencies or political subdivisions; by any of its agencies or political subdivisions; by any county or city; by any authority or public entity organized under the laws of the state of California, or the federal government.

(Prior code § 91101.03)

In addition to the regulations, provisions, conditions or procedures specified herein, any owner, installer or operator shall also be required to comply with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 23, Chapter 3 Subchapter 16.

(Prior code § 91101.04)