Chapter 4.13 Local Air Pollution Control

4.13.10 Purpose of this Chapter

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations relating to land use, maintenance and development that prevent excessive, unnecessary and avoidable impacts on air quality.

4.13.20 Odors

No land use or activity will be permitted to generate an obnoxious odor that is perceived at a neighboring property line.

4.13.30 Visibility

No land use or activity will be permitted to generate visible emissions.

4.13.40 Fugitive Dust

No activity, including construction, will be permitted to generate significant quantities of fugitive dust as defined by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).

4.13.50 Paints, Sandblasting and Architectural Coatings

The City shall require the use of low-polluting construction and sandblasting materials and architectural coatings.

4.13.60 Fugitive Dust from Off-Road Use and Weed Abatement

As a means to control fugitive dust from off-road vehicles, the use of recreational off-road vehicles on unpaved surfaces is prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to agricultural activities or property maintenance. All weed abatement activities must conform to the requirements of the SCAQMD.

4.13.70 Vehicle Emissions Controls

All vehicles operating within the City are required to maintain emissions control equipment pursuant to the applicable requirements.

4.13.80 Stationary Sources

All stationary emissions sources shall be required to obtain any required operating permits.

4.13.90 Stationary Emissions from Oil Production Facilities

Oil producing equipment must employ Best Available Control Technology (BACT) and be required to obtain all requisite permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

4.13.100 Construction Activities

All construction activities must conform to all applicable South Coast Air Quality Management District regulations.

4.13.110 Violations/Penalties

Any person or entity that violates any provision of this Chapter of the City of La Habra Heights Municipal Code is guilty of a misdemeanor that shall be punishable pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 8.