Title 16* ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 16.10 ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
16.10.280 Aquifer recharge and wellhead protection area performance standards.
Any uses or activities locating in aquifer recharge and
wellhead protection areas of medium or high significance which involve the use,
storage, transport or disposal of significant quantities of chemicals,
substances or materials that are toxic, dangerous or hazardous, as those terms
are defined by state and federal regulations, shall comply with the following
additional standards:
A. Development within aquifer recharge and wellhead
protection areas of high significance, as that term is defined in these
regulations, shall prepare a materials management plan for review and approval
by the town, which shall implement the following measures:
1. Development should be clustered and impervious surfaces
limited where possible;
2. Underground storage of chemicals, substances or
materials that are toxic, hazardous or dangerous is discouraged;
3. Any chemicals, substances or materials that are toxic,
hazardous or dangerous shall be segregated and stored in receptacles or
containers that meet state and federal standards;
4. Storage containers shall be located in a designated,
secured area that is paved and able to contain leaks and spills, and surrounded
by a dike;
5. Secondary containment devices shall be constructed
around storage areas that are sufficient to prevent the spread of any spills,
and a monitoring system shall be implemented;
6. A written operations plan shall be developed, including
procedures for loading/unloading liquids and for training of employees in proper
materials handling;
7. An emergency response/spill clean-up plan shall be
prepared and employees properly trained in reacting to accidental
spills;
8. Any aboveground storage tanks shall be located within a
diked area on an impervious surface. The tanks shall include overfill
protection systems and positive controls on outlets to prevent uncontrolled
discharges;
9. No waste liquids or chemicals of any kind shall be
discharged to storm sewers; and
10. All development shall implement best management
practices (BMPs) for water quality, as approved by the town, such as
biofiltration swales and use of oil-water separators, and BMPs appropriate to
the particular use proposed.
B. Development within all aquifer recharge and wellhead
protection areas shall implement best management practices (BMPs) for water
quality and stormwater as approved by the town. (Ord. 00-387 §1(part),
2000)