§ 8109-3.1.3. Industrial performance standards.

Industrial performance standards are the permitted levels of operational characteristics resulting from processes or other uses of property. Continuous compliance with the following performance standards shall be required of all uses, except as otherwise provided for in these regulations:

a.

Objectionable Factors—The following shall be maintained at levels which are appropriate for the zone and geographic area and are not objectionable at the point of measurement when the use is in normal operation:

(1)

Smoke, odors, vapors, gases, acids, fumes, dust, dirt, fly ash or other forms of air pollution;

(2)

Noise, vibration, pulsations or similar phenomena;

(3)

Glare or heat;

(4)

Radioactivity or electrical disturbance.

The point of measurement for these factors shall be at the lot or ownership line surrounding the use.

b.

Hazardous Materials—Land or buildings shall not be used or occupied in any manner so as to create any fire, explosive or other hazard. All activities involving the use or storage of combustible, explosive, caustic or otherwise hazardous materials shall comply with all applicable local and national safety standards and shall be provided with adequate safety devices against the hazard of fire and explosion, and adequate firefighting and fire suppression equipment in compliance with Ventura County Fire Prevention Regulations. The burning of waste materials in open fires without written approval of the Fire Department is prohibited.

c.

Liquid and Solid Wastes—Liquid or solid wastes discharged from the premises shall be properly treated prior to discharge so as not to contaminate or pollute any watercourse or groundwater supply or interfere with bacterial processes in sewage treatment. The disposal or dumping of solid wastes, such as slag, paper and fiber wastes, or other industrial wastes shall not be permitted on any premises.

d.

Exceptions—Exceptions to these regulations may be made during brief periods for reasonable cause, such as breakdown or overhaul of equipment, modification or cleaning of equipment, or other similar reason, when it is evident that such cause was not reasonably preventable. These regulations shall not apply to the operation of motor vehicles or other transportation equipment unless otherwise specified.