Regulating the Public Disposal garbage and Rubbish within the Corporate Limits of the City of South Bend

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(k) A set -back line of at least thirty -five (35) feet from any surface or underground drainage ways shall be established for each disposal site. Landfill disposal operations shall be located at least 200 feet from any private water supply and the location of any landfill within 800 feet of a public water supply is prohibited unless otherwise approved by the Health Department _ Sanitary landfills shall not be established within 300 feet of any industrial or commercial building nor within 600 feet of any dwelling place except upon special permission and review of the County Health Department, appropriate Plan Commission and /or Board of Zoning Appeals. (1) Access roads shall be designed and maintained so that ttaffic to the disposal site will flow smoothly and will not be interrupted by ordinary inclement weather. (m) Scavenging will be permitted only if salvaged material is removed from the site daily and does not interfere with the orderly operation of the landfill. This section in no way precludes the right of a landfill operator to prevent scavenging as a part of his operational standards. (n) Emergency equipment shall be available on the site or suitable arrangements made for such equipment from other sources during equipment breakdowns or during peak loads. (o) Burning shall not be permitted in the disposal area, and provisions shall be made to control fires should any develop. Special burning may be arranged for at the discretion of the Health Officer and the Board of Public Works and Safety. (p) If in the opinion of the Health Officer, an insect and /or rodent problem exists, he may require that the operator institute a baiting and /or insecticide spraying program. (q) Dangerous materials such as poisons, acids, caustics, and explosives shall not be deposited on the grounds without special permission of the Health Officer. Other materials may be ex- cluded by the landfill operator. SECTION VI. INCINERATION (a) The operation and site of any incinerator exceeding a capacity of 800 lb /hr. shall be approved by the Health Department, Board of Public Works and Safety, and the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of South Bend, Indiana. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall refer all requests to the Area Plan Commission for study and recommendation.