§ 38-157. Land use restrictions.

(a)

Within the water quality critical area. The following limitations on permissible uses shall apply to the water quality critical area, in addition to the limitations on land use prescribed by the underlying zoning district.

(1)

New hazardous waste handling facilities. New facilities that handle hazardous materials of the types listed in Section 312 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (excluding underground storage tanks) and in amounts of 10,000 pounds or more on any one day, shall perform their operations on impervious surfaces and in conformance with any applicable federal spill prevention requirements and local fire code requirements.

(2)

New hazardous waste treatment or disposal facilities. New hazardous waste treatment or disposal facilities are prohibited.

(3)

New sanitary landfills. New sanitary landfills are permitted only if they have synthetic liners and leachate collection systems.

(4)

Agricultural land use. The application of animal waste on land must be accomplished in according to the agricultural best management practices.

(b)

Reservoir management plan. The Sherrills Creek Reservoir Management Plan is incorporated by reference as if fully set out in this section.

(Ord. of 12-12-2000(2), § 5)