§ 21.28.020. Standards for concentrated animal feeding operations.  


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    The following standards and requirements apply to conditional land use permits issued for CAFOs:

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    State and federal permits. All applicable federal and state permits must be obtained by an operator prior to submitting a CAFO application to the borough. These permits may include, but are not limited to, State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Governmental Coordinator permits and Federal Alaska Department of Fish and Game, State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, and Federal Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture permits. It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine and acquire the necessary permits.

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    CAFOs shall be operated to minimize the negative impacts on surrounding residential uses and air quality and prevent all water contamination.

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    Transportation of waste, animals or other transportation related to the operation of the CAFO shall not damage borough roads.

(Ord. No. 2002-14, § 3, 6-4-02)