No person shall permanently remove a hazardous materials storage premises from service without first obtaining a permit to cease operation from the fire chief. The owner shall provide a completed application which shall include, but may not be limited to, the age, type, location, substance(s) stored, and the condition of the substances stored and the condition of the storage facilities, with the required fee. The method of ceasing operation shall be in compliance with state law and regulations of this chapter. A field inspection of the ceasing procedure is required. Additional inspections may be required depending on the condition of the storage system, whether soil or ground water contamination is suspected, and the method of destruction of any storage tanks. A ceasing operation permit shall be valid for no longer than one year from the date of issue. Where appropriate, a permit issued under Section 17.21.040 satisfies the requirements of this section. (Ord. 2062 NCS §1 (part), 1997.)