Article VI — UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS

Any removal or replacement of an underground storage tank on property visible from Highways 50 or 89, or both, is required to obtain a demolition permit from the city prior to such removal or

replacement. The demolition permit and inspections are proposed to impose a minimum of the following:

• A. If the area is to be fenced:

  1. Fence will only encompass excavation area;

  2. Fence shall conform with existing city fence ordinance, except:

     • a. Fence will be constructed only of wood unless finding can be made by staff that chain link fencing is necessary for security purposes,

     • b. Staff may allow encroachment into required street/side yard setbacks if determined necessary.

• B. In addition to all of the above, the following standards will also be imposed:

  1. Building will be secured (windows, doors and other openings) through the use of plywood or other material to match exterior. The plywood will be painted to match the building exterior;

  2. If tank is being removed and not replaced, island overhang will be removed prior to, or simultaneously with, tank removal (see SLTCC § 6.10.460 , Conditions).

• C. If on-site or in-place aeration is proposed to treat contaminated soil, aeration plan is subject to city staff review as part of the demolition permit to ensure appropriate screening of equipment, machinery and aeration pile.

• D. All other usual and customary requirements of a demolition permit will also be imposed.

• E. Stations which remain fenced or secured and inoperative and/or in a dilapidated or unsightly condition in excess of 180 days will be declared by staff as abandoned and/or a nuisance affecting the visual and aesthetic health and welfare, and as such, subject to nuisance abatement proceedings contained in Chapter 4.40 SLTCC, Article II. If due diligence can be documented, an extension not to exceed an additional 180 days may be granted.

• (Ord. 901; Ord. 1024 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 1064 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 1168 § 1 (Exh. A); Code 1997 § 8-49)