Sec. 38-131. Underground Storage Tanks.
Underground storage of hazardous substances shall comply with all applicable requirements of Article 6.7 of the California Health and Safety Code and Section 79.113(a) of the Uniform Fire Code. Any business located in the city that uses underground storage tanks shall:
A.Notify the Fire Chief of any unauthorized release of hazardous substances within 24 hours after the release has been detected and the steps taken to control the release; and
B.Notify the Fire Chief and the Community Development Director of any proposed abandoning, closing or ceasing operation of an underground storage tank and the actions to be taken to dispose of any hazardous substances. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012)
C.These notification requirements shall apply to (1) new development that involves installation of underground tanks, and (2) any alteration or addition to an existing building or structure on a site where underground storage tanks exist. (Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)