Chapter 16.42 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performance standards are established to ensure compatibility between adjacent land uses, to prevent environment degradation, and to establish standards that work to protect community health, safety, and welfare. (Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

• (A) No smoke of any type will be emitted from a source in excess of Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) standards.

(B) No elements of dust, fly ash, vapors, fumes, gases or other forms of air pollution will be permitted in excess of the standards set by the VCAPCD or that can cause damage to human health, animals, vegetation, or that can cause excessive soiling at any location.

• (C) In enforcing these regulations, the city will use the same point of measurement as utilized by the VCAPCD.

(D) Before a building or occupancy permit is issued by the city, the applicant must be required to show proof that necessary permits have been secured from the VCAPCD or that the project is exempt from VCAPCD regulations as of the date of filing of the city application.

• (Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

No activity will be permitted which causes electrical disturbance affecting the operation of equipment located beyond the property line. Radio, television, and microwave transmitters must be suitably wired, shielded, and controlled so that they do not emit electrical waves or impulses that may affect other electronic devices or equipment. (Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

• (A) Storage of hazardous materials, liquids and chemicals.

• (1) Non-residential property. Hazardous materials, liquids and chemicals must not be stored in any zone within the city unless a conditional use permit is obtained to allow such storage.

• (a) Exceptions:

• i. Below-ground storage of flammable and combustible liquids.

• ii. Hazardous materials, liquids and chemicals not requiring a permit by California Fire Code.

• (b) Conditions. Any storage of hazardous materials, liquids and chemicals authorized by the Planning

Commission or, on appeal, by the City Council would be subject to conditions established by the Fire, Building and Safety, Public Works, and Planning Departments.

• (2) Residential property. In no case would such storage be permitted in a residentially zoned parcel or on any site maintained in whole or in part for residential uses.

• (a) Exceptions:

• i. Flammable or combustible liquids not requiring a permit by the California Fire Code.

ii. Liquefied petroleum gases not requiring a permit by the Fire Code; provided, however, in no case may storage of more than 20 water gallons capacity take place on a residentially or agriculturally zoned parcel or on any site maintained in whole or in part for residential uses, unless such storage takes place within the fuel tanks of a propane-powered vehicle which is legally permitted to be parked or stored on such parcel.

(B) When, in this section, references are made to the California Fire Code, it will be construed to mean the current edition of the California Fire Code as adopted by the city.

(C) The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Health Services (DHS) identify hazardous materials and prescribe handling, use, and disposal practices. In order to protect the health and welfare of Santa Paula residents and visitors, the use, storage, manufacture, or disposal of hazardous materials will be regulated and monitored according to standards established by these agencies and as outlined in this section.

(D) A risk management and prevention program in accordance with Article 2 of the California Health and Safety Code, together with an inventory statement that is in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, must be prepared for all structures and land uses using materials identified as hazardous by the DHS or the EPA.

(E) The use and storage of flammable or explosive materials must comply with the fire prevention code of the city and all applicable ordinances. No open burning is permitted unless a written permit for such activity has been issued by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.

(F) No liquid or solid waste or similar material that may contaminate the water supply, or interferes with the bacterial processes in sewage treatment or otherwise causes the emission of dangerous or offensive elements are permitted to be discharged into the public sewer or private disposal system, except in accordance with the requirements of the health ordinance, industrial waste ordinance, and other applicable regulations.

r similar material that may contaminate the water supply, or interferes with the bacterial processes in sewage treatment or otherwise causes the emission of dangerous or offensive elements are permitted to be discharged into the public sewer or private disposal system, except in accordance with the requirements of the health ordinance, industrial waste ordinance, and other applicable regulations.

(G) No activity will be permitted if it potentially emits dangerous levels of radioactivity at any time. (Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

(A) Lighting sufficient for safety purposes must be provided at entryways, along walkways, between buildings, and within parking areas.

(B) Lighting standards must not exceed the maximum permitted building height or 25 feet, whichever is less.

(C) The candle power of all lights must be the minimum needed to accomplish the purpose of the light. Figure 42-1 may be used as a guide for determining the lighting required.

(D) No flickering or flashing lights will be permitted in any residential or commercial zone. All lights must be constant and must not change intensity or color more often than once every 30 minutes.

Figure 42-1

Typical Lighting Pattern

(E) Lights sources must not be located in setback buffer areas, except those required to illuminate pedestrian walkways.

(F) All lights must be directed downwards, oriented and shielded to prevent light from shining onto adjacent properties, onto public rights-of-way, and into driveway areas in a manner that would obstruct drivers' vision.

(G) Lighting for advertising signs must not cause light or glare on surrounding properties. (Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

(A) Any process that creates or emits any odors, gases, or other odorous matter must comply with applicable standards established and enforced by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.

(B) No odors, gases, and odorous matter may be emitted in quantities to be detectable when diluted in a ratio of 1 volume diluted air to 4 volumes clean air at the point of greatest concentration. (Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

(A) The requirements set forth in Chapter 93 of the Santa Paula Municipal Code will apply to all properties in the City of Santa Paula.

(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)