§ 40-612. Permitted uses.

(1)

Any existing use shall be considered a conforming use and may continue to operate, provided it does not discontinue such use for a period of more than one (1) year.

(2)

Unless otherwise provided for in this section, the following uses, as defined and listed in the 2002 North American Industrial Classification System, shall be permitted:

a.

Solid waste collection (NAICS Code 562111). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one (1) or more of the following:

1.

Collecting and/or hauling nonhazardous solid waste (i.e. garbage) within a local area;

2.

Operating nonhazardous solid waste transfer stations; and

3.

Collecting and/or hauling mixed recyclable materials within a local area.

b.

Other waste collection (NAICS Code 562119). This industrial classification comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting and/or hauling waste (except nonhazardous solid waste and hazardous waste) within a local area. Establishments engaged in brush or rubble removal services are included in this industry.

c.

Solid waste landfill (NAICS Code 562212). This industrial classification comprises establishments engaged in operating landfills for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste or the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling nonhazardous solid waste materials within a local area and operating landfills for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste.

d.

Other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal (NAICS Code 562219). This industrial classification comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities (except landfills, combustors, incinerators and sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities) or the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling of nonhazardous waste materials within a local area and operating waste treatment or disposal facilities (except landfills, combustors, incinerators and sewer systems, or sewage treatment facilities). Compost facilities are included in this industry.

e.

Material recovery facilities (NAICS Code 562920). This industrial classification comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating facilities for separating and sorting recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (i.e., garbage) and/or operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories.

f.

Other facilities or activities involving the treatment, storage, disposal or handling of wastes regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, which uses shall require appropriate permits from the above listed agencies.

(3)

Hazardous, nuclear or radioactive waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities shall not be permitted.

(4)

Uses described in section 40-612(2) shall not be allowed in any area of Jefferson Parish except the M-4 Industrial District.

(5)

Development within the M-4 Industrial District shall meet all federal, state and local fire, safety and building codes, and all other applicable codes.

(6)

Approval from the Jefferson Parish Council, as provided for in Article XL (Special Permitted Uses) shall not be required in the M-4 District for those uses described in section 40-612(2).

(Ord. No. 21787, § 3, 2-26-03)