§ 190-93. Miscellaneous lot regulations.  


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  • A. 
    Stripping of topsoil. No person, firm or corporation shall strip, excavate or otherwise remove topsoil for sale, or for use other than on the premises from which the same shall be taken, except in connection with the construction or alteration of a building on such premises and excavation or grading incidental thereto.
    B. 
    Outdoor storage areas. Such uses shall not be located within 200 feet from the nearest R District, and the operation thereof shall be governed by the following provisions and any other conditions as may be required by the Planning Board to protect the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare, and especially with regard to abutting properties and the occupants thereof.
    (1) 
    Flammable and explosive liquids. No highly flammable or explosive liquids, solids or gases shall be stored in bulk aboveground. Tanks or drums of fuel directly connecting with heating devices or appliances located on the same premises as the tanks or drums of fuel are excluded from this provision.
    (2) 
    Fencing and setbacks. All outdoor storage facilities shall be enclosed by a fence or wall adequate to conceal such facilities and the contents thereof from adjacent property. Such walls and fences shall be distant not less than 10 feet from any property line, and shall be distant not less than 25 feet from any public street.
    (3) 
    Deposit of wastes. No waste materials or substances shall be deposited on any premises in or adjacent to the City of Lockport. No dump sites or any type of industrial or commercial waste are allowed.
    (4) 
    Other hazardous materials. All materials or wastes which might cause fumes or dust or which constitute a fire hazard or which may be edible by or otherwise be attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored outdoors only in closed containers.
    (5) 
    All outdoor dumpsters shall be enclosed by a fence or wall adequate to conceal such facilities and the contents thereof from adjacent property.
    [Added 3-15-1995]