§ 11.0. Storage and dispensing of combustible and flammable liquids, other than for sale.

11.1.  Above ground storage. The above ground storage of gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene and other hazardous liquids is prohibited within the city, except that protected above ground storage tanks at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing facilities, intended for fueling vehicles used in connection with those facilities, may be allowed when approved by the fire official.

Temporary use of movable tanks in conjunction with the dispensing of such liquids into the fuel tanks of motorized equipment on premises not normally accessible to the public is permitted only after written approval for such use has been obtained from the fire official.

11.2.  Below ground storage. The below ground storage and/or dispensing of gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene and other hazardous liquids is prohibited in residential zones, except at governmental facilities when approved by the fire official. Such storage of hazardous liquids, other than for sale, is permitted in non-residential zones, upon written approval of the fire official.

(Ord. No. 322, § 10, 5-4-81; Ord. No. 94-1273, § 3, 8-15-94)

Cross reference

Fire prevention and protection, Ch. 7.