Chapter 8.06
STORAGE OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONTAINERS
Sections:
8.06.020 Distance from structures.
8.06.040 Dimensions of combustible material stacks.
8.06.010 Definitions.
“Combustible material” means all fruit and vegetable boxes, bins, pallets, cartons and trays used in the processing or storage of fruits or vegetables. (Ord. 1325 § 2, 2013)
8.06.015 Permit requirement.
A. The property owner or tenant on property to be utilized for storage of combustible material shall apply for and receive a permit for combustible material storage prior to use of the property for such purpose. The application shall be in writing and on forms furnished by the city. City shall review and process complete applications and may request such additional information or documentation as is reasonable or necessary for review of the permit application.
B. The application for a combustible material storage permit shall include the following information:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the property owner or person applying for the combustible material storage permit.
2. The location by street address of the proposed combustible material storage site.
3. The location by parcel number of the proposed combustible material storage site.
4. A site plan submitted with the combustible material storage permit application. The site plan shall include the following:
a. A scale and accurate drawing setting forth property boundaries, proposed combustible storage areas, all existing buildings and structures, current and/or proposed fire hydrants and access road locations including widths of road.
b. A plan showing combustible material storage location and dimension and compliance with ordinance provisions related to setbacks, access widths and similar ordinance requirements. (Ord. 1325 § 2, 2013)
8.06.020 Distance from structures.
All stacks of combustible material shall be at least 50 feet from any building, loading dock or other wood frame structure; provided, however, that distance may be reduced to no less than 30 feet from a building of masonry construction where no building exits face the stacking area. (Ord. 1325 § 2, 2013)
8.06.030 Access widths.
A. A minimum five-foot access way surrounding the stack of combustible material shall be maintained where the stack of material fronts on a public street, alley or railroad spur. A five-foot horizontal clearance shall also be maintained from any electric power and telephone poles, electric power and telephone lines.
B. A minimum of 12-foot access way surrounding the stack of combustible material shall be maintained around the entire stack where not fronting on a public right-of-way as described in subsection (A) of this section. This access way must be increased by one foot in width for each additional 100 bins over 600-bin stack.
C. A minimum 15-foot clearance shall be maintained between any fire hydrant and a stack of combustible material.
D. The storage of liquid propane gas tanks shall comply with the national fire codes as adopted by the city of Zillah. The minimum distance between a combustible material stack and a tank that will hold 500 water gallons is 10 feet.
E. Any access way shall be kept free of any obstruction or other combustible material at all times. (Ord. 1325 § 2, 2013)
8.06.040 Dimensions of combustible material stacks.
A. A stack of combustible material shall not exceed 25 feet in height.
B. A stack of combustible material shall not exceed 70 feet in length without access ways described above.
C. A stack of bins shall not exceed 1,000 bins in a stack. (Ord. 1325 § 2, 2013)
8.06.050 Exemptions.
Combustible material piled as a result of daily operational use shall not be subject to the standards set forth above; provided, stacks shall not exceed 17 feet in height and/or create an immediate and serious fire hazard as determined by the fire marshal. (Ord. 1325 § 2, 2013)
8.06.060 Penalties.
Any individual, firm or corporation in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be advised in writing by representatives of the city and given seven days to comply with this chapter. Failure to comply within the days specified shall subject the offender to a criminal complaint punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or six months in jail or a combination of both penalties. Each day following the expiration of the notice period shall constitute a continuing and separate violation. (Ord. 1325 § 2, 2013)
8.06.070 Authorization.
The fire chief or his designees are authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1325 § 2, 2013)