§ 138-3262. Fat, oil, and grease facilities.

(a)

Purpose. Facilities that are focused on the processing of fat, oil, and grease waste for eventual disposal are vital industries in the urbanized county but have the potential to produce noxious impacts on surrounding properties. Certain development standards can mitigate these impacts when implemented with other state regulations.

(b)

Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all new or expanding facilities that are engaged in the processing of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) for ultimate disposal. This section does not apply to on-site storage facilities such as grease traps that are associated with other land use, such as grease traps for restaurants.

(c)

Standard.

(1)

All exterior fat, oil, and grease processing activities and material staging shall be conducted behind a six-foot high opaque wall or fence.

(2)

Accessory vehicle washing/detailing areas shall not be located within 30 feet of a residential district.

(3)

When reviewing the appropriateness of a new or expanded fat, oil, and grease facility, the process shall consider the following:

a.

The size, intensity, development configuration, and hours of operation may be limited as a condition of approval in order to address neighborhood compatibility concerns; and

b.

The applicant shall demonstrate how the proposed facility, or expansions thereof, will address the odors associated with the processing activities from being emitted onto adjacent property.

(4)

All fat, oil, and grease facilities shall be equipped with a stormwater containment system that prevents the discharge of contaminated runoff to the public stormwater system (MS4).

(5)

Biofuel production and sale is permitted and recognized as an accessory use.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)