Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)

Citation: Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Source: Official source
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6.8.12 Waste disposal B. In all industrial zones, any use creating
A. All solid waste disposal, including materials earthshaking vibrations, with the exception of
which might cause fumes or dust, or constitute airports, shall be controlled in such a manner as
a fire hazard if stored outdoors, shall be only in to prevent transmission beyond lot lines of
fully enclosed, covered containers or vibrations causing a displacement of .003 or
receptacles. In all nonresidential zones except greater on one inch, as measured by a
for the industrial zones, such containers or vibrograph or similar instrument at the
receptacles shall be within designated, property boundaries.
screened areas. In industrial zones and the B-4
zone, outdoor storage of refuse, debris, or
previously used materials awaiting reuse shall
either be in an appropriate container or located
within a designated, screened area.
B. Containers or receptacles shall not leak or
otherwise permit liquids or solids to escape
from the container or be transferred beyond
lot boundaries by natural causes or forces.
Areas attracting large numbers of insects or
vermin are prohibited.
C. Where food processing is permitted, all food
processing waste shall be stored within a
completely enclosed structure. If not
refrigerated, such waste shall be removed from
the site in an enclosed container within 48
hours of its generation. All enclosed and
exterior food processing waste storage areas
shall be cleaned and sanitized on a regular
basis.