Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

. The identification of the maximum volumes expected of different classes or types of hazardous
materials or wastes;
c. The identification of physical and chemical characteristics of the wastes that will be handled;
d. A discussion of the size and composition of any residential or populated areas nearby and the
potential for impacting these areas;
e. An evaluation of potential impacts to air quality, water resources, crops, vegetation and wildlife;
f. An evaluation of the project's effect on immobile populations;
g. An analysis of emergency response capabilities;
h. An evaluation of emissions from routine operations;
i. The evaluation of different transportation options; and
j. A discussion of the proposed detection and monitoring systems, auditing and inspection programs
and other risk reduction controls with regard to protection of human health and the environment.
7. A preliminary Risk Management Prevention Plan (RMPP) if such RMPP is required by reason of
Section 65850.2 of the Government Code.
8. A preliminary emergency response plan that addresses the potential actions to be taken in the event of a
release or a threatened release of a hazardous waste.
9. Measures or plans to ensure site security.
10. Analysis of depth to groundwater.
11. Data needed to evaluate need for the hazardous waste management facility as identified by Policy 2-1 of
the Hazardous Waste Management Plan, including but not limited to, data from the state manifest records, data from
the Santa Barbara County Department of Environmental Health Services, other current data and any
intergovernmental agreements into which the County of Santa Barbara has entered.
12. A site characterization and geotechnical investigation which evaluates geologic hazards and other
disaster potential. This shall include, but not be limited to, assessment of soils, faults, slopes, landslide potential,
ground and surface waters and floods.
13. Traffic, circulation and parking demand study.
14. Architectural and visual analysis which shows how the project will be designed to protect public views
and to be compatible with the neighborhood.
15. An assessment of the project's expected demand for water, sewer and energy including availability of the
required resources and any conservation measures incorporated into the project design.
16. A closure and post-closure plan detailing measures to be taken to restore, evaluate and monitor
conditions at the site at the time the applicant or successor owners/operators cease operation of the hazardous waste
management facility, to ensure the elimination of any adverse environmental condition related to the operation of the
facility or any condition which could pose a hazard to human health, affect community welfare, or which could affect
existing or potential development in the vicinity. The plan will include demonstration of binding commitments to
guarantee implementation of the plan. The adequacy of the plan will be determined by the Director of the
Community Development Department.
17. An analysis of the project's potential fiscal impact on the City and any other affected jurisdictions along
with financial assurances that show that the operator has included a funding system that will cover the costs of
construction, operation, emergency, closure and post-closure cleanup and monitoring.
18. Any other information that the Community Development Department deems necessary to evaluate and
process the application.
(Ord. 4825, 1993.)
28.75.013 Findings.
In addition to the findings required for the approval of rezones, development plans, conditional use permits and
any other necessary approvals, no rezone to the HWMF Overlay Zone shall be approved unless the City Council,
upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, also makes the following findings:
A. The hazardous waste management facility is consistent with the Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
B. There is a need for the offsite treatment, storage or transfer hazardous waste management facility as
determined pursuant to Policy 2-1 of the Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
C. The rezone and/or proposed facility is consistent with the siting criteria for offsite hazardous waste
management facilities set forth in the Hazardous Waste Management Plan and with the development standards set
forth in Section 28.75.045 below.
D. A risk assessment has been prepared for the rezone and/or development plan which adequately evaluates the
risks to human health and safety and the environment under both routine operations and upset conditions.
E. The risks to human health and the environment have been minimized to the maximum extent feasible and the
remaining risks are considered acceptable.
F. The facility will be operated using the best feasible hazardous waste management technologies.
G. The significant environmental impacts have been addressed as required under the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended from time to time.
526-2 rev. 9/30/08