§ 13-1512. Storage tanks.

(a)

Storage tanks or other types of tanks containing flammable substances used in connection with any oil, gas or disposal well shall have earthen embankments, constructed around them, of sufficient size and height to be able to adequately contain one and one-half (1½) times the volume of such tanks should a rupture occur at the floor of such tanks. Storage tanks or other types of tanks noted above that are installed after the effective date of Ordinance 0-1415-7 shall have steel or concrete containment walls rather than earthen embankments. The inside of the containment shall be lined with a minimum thirty (30) mill seamless liner.

(b)

No drain plugs, openings or siphons shall be placed in the containment walls or dikes which will permit the escape of any liquids through the same.

(c)

No storage tank shall be located closer than one hundred (100) feet to a street or highway right-of-way, nor closer than six hundred (600) feet to a dwelling, business structure, church or school, unless the distance requirement is waived by the affected landowner.

(d)

Storage tank areas shall be kept free of all liquids, vegetation and debris.

(e)

All service lines that protrude over or out of the containment dike or wall shall be equipped with a valve that can be locked or plugged. This valve will be kept locked or plugged unless the tanks are being serviced. All service lines shall be equipped with a pollution control container at the loading point.

(Ord. No. 0-8283-69; Ord. No. 0-8687-53; Ord. No. 0-9394-43; Ord. No. 0-1415-7, § 13)