Chapter 7.90

7.90.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to apply the federal and state environmental laws, rules, and regulations to all land use within the city.

7.90.020 General provisions.

A. In addition to the regulations adopted in this chapter, each use, activity or operation within the city shall comply with the applicable state and federal standards pertaining to noise, odor and discharge of matter into the atmosphere, ground, sewer system, or stream. Regulations adopted by the State Environmental Quality commission pertaining to non-point source pollution control and contained in the Oregon Administrative Rules shall by this reference be made a part of this chapter.

B. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Planning Director may require submission of evidence demonstrating compliance with state, federal and local environmental regulations and receipt of necessary permits including, but not limited to, Air Contaminant Discharge Permits (ACDP), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Storm Water Discharge Permit (1200-c) or Indirect Source Construction Permits (ISCP)

C. Compliance with state, federal and local environmental regulations is the continuing obligation of the property owner and operator.

7.90.030 Noise. For the purposes of noise regulation, noise resulting from any use shall not be audible beyond the property line where the source is located between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Additionally, the current version of the Columbia City public nuisance ordinance shall apply.

7.90.040 Visible emissions. Within any zoning district, there shall be no use, operation or activity which results in a stack or other point source emission, other than an emission from space heating, the emission of pure uncombined water (steam) which is visible from a property line, and residential burning authorized and conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Columbia River Fire and Rescue District. Department of Environmental Quality rules for visible emissions (340-21-015 and 340-28-070) apply.

7.90.050 Vibration. No vibration which is discernible without instruments at the property line of the use concerned, other than that caused by highway vehicles, river traffic, trains and aircraft, is permitted in any given zoning district.

7.90.060 Odors. The emission of odorous gases or other matter in such quantities as to be readily detectable at any point beyond the property line of the use creating the odors is prohibited. DEQ rules for odors (340-028-090) apply.

7.90.070 Glare and heat. No direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from floodlights or from high temperature processes such as combustion or welding or otherwise, which is visible at the property line shall be permitted, and there shall be no emission or transmission of heat or heated air which is discernible at the property line of the source.

7.90.080 Insects and rodents. All materials including wastes shall be stored and all grounds shall be maintained in a manner which will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or create a health hazard.

7.90.090 Electrical/electronic interference. Within any zoning district, there shall be no use, operation or activity which results in any off-site electrical or electronic interference.

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