HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2015-019 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Storage ORDINANCE NO. 2015-019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
ADOPTING ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.24 REGARDING
THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington, has the power and authority to
regulate the storage and usage of flammable and combustible liquids within the city
limits of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt certain regulations concerning the
same for the safety of the general public; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems adoption of these regulations to be in the
best interests of the citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington,
does ordain as follows:
Section 1. The Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) is hereby amended to add
a new Chapter 15.24, to read as follows:
Chapter 15.24— STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUIDS
15.24.010 Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in outside
aboveground tanks prohibited; exceptions.
15.24.020 Operating Permit
15.24.030 Bulk Storage Facilities.
15.24.010—Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in outside
aboveground tanks prohibited; exceptions.
(a) Bulk plants for the manufacture of flammable or combustible
liquids are not permitted within the corporate limits of the city except as
provided in section 15.24.030.
(b) Bulk storage facilities for storage or the dispensing of flammable
liquids, combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases are not permitted
within the corporate limits of the city except as provided in section
15.24.030.
(c) Cylinders in bulk storage that are accessory to the primary use are
permitted when located in control areas and in compliance with the
International Fire Code (IFC).
(d) Building heating systems with a water capacity of 300 gallons or
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less are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
15.24.020—Operating Permit.
Any person proposing to store any flammable or combustible
liquids in excess of 50 gallons shall make written application for an
operating permit to the Building Official.
15.24.030—Bulk Storage Facilities.
(a) Bulk storage facilities for keeping or storage of flammable liquids,
combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases may be erected and
maintained within the city in those areas zoned General Industrial, as
defined in the Land Use Code of the city, provided that the erection and
maintenance of the installation are conducted in compliance with all
applicable codes and standards. Any single tank, or all combined tanks
shall not exceed 30,000 gallons. An operating permit is required and shall
be issued by the Building or Fire Official.
(b) Bulk storage facilities for keeping or storage of flammable liquids,
combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases may be erected and
maintained within the city in those areas zoned Light Industrial, as defined
in the Land Use Code of the city, provided that the erection and
maintenance of the installation are conducted in compliance with all
applicable codes and standards. Single tank capacity is limited to 12,000
gallons with all tanks not exceeding 24,000 gallons. An operating permit
is required and shall be issued by the Building or Fire Official.
(c) Storage facilities for the keeping or storage of flammable liquids,
combustible liquids and liquid compressed gases may be erected and
maintained within the city in those areas zoned commercial or residential,
as defined by the Land Use Code of the city, provided that the installation
is approved by the City Council and a SEPA has been conducted
indicating that no negative impact would be created. If approved, the
erection, installation and maintenance shall comply with all applicable
codes and standards. An operating permit is required and shall be issued
by the Building or Fire Official.
(d) Manufacturing Facilities of flammable liquids, combustible liquids
and liquid compressed gases may be erected and maintained within the
city in those areas zoned General Industrial, as defined in the Land Use
Code of the city, provided that:
1. The erection and maintenance of the installation are
conducted in compliance with all applicable codes and
standards;
2. The installation is approved by the City Council;
and
3. The project is in compliance with the State
Environmental Policy Act ( SEPA) and all significant
adverse environmental impacts have been mitigated.
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If approved, the erection, installation and maintenance shall comply with
all applicable codes and standards. An operating permit is required and
shall be issued by the Building or Fire Official.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance
shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the
validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional..
Section 3. Effective Date. The title of this ordinance which summarizes
the contents shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. The ordinance shall
take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication.
SSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL at a Regular Meeting thereof on the
day of , 2015. CW
CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Kristii anfield, City Cler
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stev J. i e Ci y Attorney
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CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE
1, Kristin Banfield, being the duly appointed and acting Clerk of the City of Arlington,
Washington, a municipal corporation, do hereby certify that the following Ordinance No. 2015-
019 was approved at the September 21, 2015 City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-019
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.24
REGARDING THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUIDS"
A true and correct copy of the original ordinance is attached.
Dated this 22°d day of September, 2015.
Kristi Banfield
City Clerk for the City of Arlington
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