HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd #076-3rd Ser/Amending Chp 46 re: Fire prevention/protection ORDINANCE NO. 76 ,THIRD SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 46 OF THE ORONO, MINNESOTA,
REGARDING FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORONO ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Orono Code Chapter 46 Section 57 (Amendments) is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 46-57. Amendments.
As authorized by the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code (MUFC), the following amendments
to the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code are adopted for the city:
(1) Restrictions on flammable or combustible liquid storage.
b. Aboveground tank locations. In those districts not included in subsection
(1)a of this section, the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in
aboveground tanks is permitted,provided such tanks are located in
conformance with MLJFC sections 79.501 and 79.1001, and with the
following:
1. No such tank shall be located in any required front yard space as
defined in chapter 78.
2. No such tank shall be located within 50 feet of any side or rear
property line unless it has a minimum one-hour fire rating. A tank
with a minimum one-hour fire rating may be located within 30 feet
of any side or rear property line.
3. No such tank shall be located within 75 feet of any lake, wetland,
stream or drainageway,
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c. Underground tank locations. The storage of flammable or combustible
liquids in underground tanks shall be permitted in any district in
accordance with MLJFC section 79.601 and with the following:
1. No such tank shall be located under any required front yard space
as defined in chapter 78.
2. No such tank shall be located within ten feet of any side or rear
property line.
3. No such tank shall be located within�9 75 feet of any lake,
wetland, stream or drainageway.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective upon approval and publication.
Adopted by the City Council of Orono on this 12`t' day of July, 2010 by a vote
of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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J s A. White, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk
Published in the Sun Sailor newspapers the week of July 22, 2010.