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ORDINANCE 2023-521 <br /> AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 90,ARTICLE V, SECTION 90-182 <br /> RESERVED FOR PROPER SALT STORAGE AT COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL,AND <br /> INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES <br /> THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINS: <br /> Section 1.The City Council of the City of Hugo does hereby amend Chapter 90,Article V, Section <br /> 90-182 to state the following. <br /> 90-182 SALT STORAGE AT COMMERCIAL. INDUSTRIAL,AND INSTITUTIONAL <br /> FACILITIES. <br /> (1) Definitions.The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall <br /> have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly <br /> indicates a different meaning: <br /> (a) Anti-icing means the application of a liquid deicer prior to the onset of a snow event. <br /> (b) Deicer means a substance used to melt snow and ice or used for its anti-icing effects. <br /> (2) Storage of Deicing Materials. <br /> (a) Indoor operations for the storage of deicing materials must be provided whenever <br /> possible in order to prevent such material from being affected by rain, snow, or melt <br /> water. <br /> (b) All salt, sand, and other deicing materials stored outdoors must be located on <br /> impervious surfaces and be covered at all times. When not using a permanent roof, a <br /> waterproof impervious, flexible cover must be placed over all storage piles. The cover <br /> must prevent runoff and leachate from being generated by the outdoor storage piles. <br /> The cover must be secured to prevent removal by wind or other storm events. Piles <br /> must be formed in a conical shape and covered as necessary to prevent leaching. <br /> (3) Facility siting. <br /> (a) The facility must be in close proximity to the area in which the deicing materials are <br /> to be used, if practical. <br /> (b) Salt vulnerable natural areas should be avoided as storage facilities to the extent <br /> possible. Where they cannot be avoided, specific measures should be instituted to <br /> protect vulnerable areas. Salt vulnerable areas include,but are not limited to: <br /> I. Areas with salt sensitive vegetation <br /> II. Areas serving as a source of drinking water(surface water and <br /> groundwater) <br /> III. Areas with bodies of water with low dilution, low volume, or salt sensitive <br /> species <br /> IV. Areas associated with groundwater recharge zones or shallow water table, <br /> with medium to high permeable soils. <br />