§ 19.06. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS OF USES.

It is the intent of this section to require that each permitted use shall be a good neighbor to adjoining properties by control of noise, odor, glare, vibration, smoke, dust, liquid wastes, radiation, radioactivity and the like. The performance standards set forth in subsection A, following, shall be complied with. In case of conflict among these standards and federal and state regulations, the most restricted standard or regulation shall apply.

A. General regulations and limitations on uses.

1. Noise. Noise shall not exceed 65 decibels measured at the front site line and as measured at any site line which is adjacent to an O-R, office, commercial or residential district.

2. Odors and gases. No obnoxious odors or gases shall be emitted which may be harmful or irritating to the public health and/or safety.

3. Glare and heat. Glare and heat from arc welding, acetylene torch cutting or similar processes shall be shielded in such a manner as to prevent any danger or discomfort to persons outside of any building where such operation is being conducted.

4. Exterior lighting. During business hours after sunset, the parking areas shall be adequately lighted for safety of users and security of adjacent property owners. All lighting shall comply with the exterior lighting standards of section 24.06.

5. Vibration. Shall not cause a ground displacement exceeding .003 inch as measured at any site line of the premises and not detectable at any residential district boundary.

6. Smoke. Emission of smoke shall not exceed the number 2 standard as established by the Ringelmann Chart for periods aggregating four minutes in any 30 minutes.

7. Dirt, dust and fly ash. The emission of dirt, dust and fly ash shall not exceed three-tenths grains per cubic foot of flue gas as measured at stack temperatures of 500°F with not to exceed 50% excess air. No haze shall be caused by such emission which would impair visibility.

8. Radioactive materials. No radioactive materials shall be emitted in excess of standards established by the U.S. Bureau of Standards for human safety.

9. Power. Power utilized in any industrial activity shall be derived only from electrical energy or smokeless fuels containing less than 20% volatile content on a dry basis. Bituminous coal shall be fired only by mechanical equipment.

10. Electrical radiation. Electrical radiation shall not adversely affect at any point any operations or any equipment other than those of the creator of the radiation. Avoidance of adverse effects from electrical radiation by appropriate single or mutual scheduling of operations is permitted.

11. Waste. All sewage and industrial wastes shall be handled, stored, treated and/or disposed of in compliance with all federal, state, county and/or city laws and regulations.

12. Bulk storage of flammable liquids, liquified petroleum gases and the like. The bulk storage of such materials, either above ground or underground, shall not be permitted unless permitted by the Fire Marshal.

13. Fire Code. Uses and activities in the M-1 district shall observe all applicable provisions of the Sterling Heights Fire Code.

(Ord. No. 278GG, § 2, 12-6-05)