§ 270-162. Landfill operations.

A. 

Permit required. The operation of a landfill shall be permitted by special use permit only in I-2 Heavy Industrial Districts. In addition to requirements for a special use permit by the Town of Rotterdam, all landfill operators shall obtain all approvals and permits for operation proscribed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Chapter 244 of the Code of the Town of Rotterdam, entitled "Solid Waste." Evidence of state operating permits shall be submitted with applications for special use permits from the town.

B. 

Special use permit standards and authorization.

(1) 

In addition to conditions and requirements set forth herein, an operator of a landfill must have a current and valid operating permit which demonstrates ongoing compliance with 6 NYCCR 360, the latest New York State Landfill Regulations (effective July 14, 1985), and any amendment thereto.

(2) 

The Planning Board may grant or renew special use permits subject to the standards and conditions set forth in Article XIX herein and applicable state laws, in addition to which permit applications shall be considered in accordance with the findings of the Solid Waste Disposal Study for the Schenectady Intermunicipal Solid Waste Disposal Board (February 1986).