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Council President Cherry
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Declaring a Moratorium until December 7, 2022, on the acceptance of any applications requesting permits for one or more liquid petroleum gas containers of more than 2,000 gallons water capacity in the aggregate; in a residential district; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
A recent application for a 30,000-gallon propane tank to be located in a residential district and densely populated area has brought into discussion the concerns of larger tanks in residential areas. The Toledo Municipal code requires as an accessory to obtain a Special Use Permit. A review is being requested by looking at other cities as to whether they are allowed in other municipalities in densely populated areas such as residential zoning.
The Toledo Municipal Code Section; 1105.0500 Liquid petroleum gas storage in Residential Districts, reads as follows:
1105.0501 Special Use approval in accordance with Section 1111.0700 is required for liquid petroleum gas storage in Residential Districts in the following instances:
A. One or more liquid petroleum gas containers of more than 2,000 gallons water capacity in the aggregate; or
B. A central supply serving three or more dwelling units, or more than one building not including accessory structures.
(Ord. 170-04. Passed 3-23-04.)
1105.0502 Installations must conform to:
A. The requirements for permits set forth in Chapters 1511 of the Fire Prevention Code and 1365 of the Building Code pertaining to liquefied petroleum gases; and
B. regulation promulgated by the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Division of Building Inspection relative to the storage, handling and installation of equipment for liquefied petroleum gases.
(Ord. 170-04. Passed 3-23-04; Ord. 510-21. Passed 9-28-21.)
1105.0503 The Special Use review should address at least the following matters:
A. Fencing and/or barriers, screening and landscaping, subject also to Fire Prevention Bureau rev...
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