Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY›Chapter 8.40 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE
Morgan Hill Municipal Code Art. II Compliance Schedule
Morgan Hill Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Morgan Hill
Cite as: Morgan Hill Municipal Code Article II · Text as of 2026-10-04
8.40.110 - Effective date.¶
The effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter is September 9, 1983.
(Ord. 636 N.S. (part), 1983)
8.40.120 - New storage facilities.¶
A. As of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, a hazardous materials storage permit for a facility must be obtained prior to the installation or use of any new storage facility unless a building permit for such new storage facility was issued prior to such date.
B. The hazardous material management plan must be filed at the time of application for a hazardous material storage permit.
(Ord. 636 N.S. (part), 1983)
8.40.130 - Existing storage facilities.¶
Any storage facility in existence as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, or any storage facility for which a building permit was issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, which does not meet the standards of Article V of this chapter, may be permitted pursuant to this chapter as long as it is providing secondary containment for above-grade hazardous materials. In addition, storage facilities which contain hazardous materials which are liquids or solids at standard temperature and pressure (STP) must be monitored in accordance with a plan approved by the city as set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 786 N.S. § 3, 1986: Ord. 636 N.S. (part), 1983)
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