§ 1421-35. Refuse Storage Areas.

The purpose of these regulations is to ensure the provision of adequate, accessible and convenient locations for the collection and storage of recyclable materials and refuse within containers and enclosures that are compatible with surrounding land uses and structures.

Refuse and recycling containers required for all residential and non-residential developments by Chapter 729, Waste Disposal, of the Municipal Code must comply with the following:

(a)

Access. Driveways and aisles must be unobstructed.

(b)

Enclosure. All refuse collections and recycling containers must be enclosed or screened so as not to be visible from the right-of-way or other publicly accessible areas. The structure must be enclosed on all sides, one of which includes a gate or door that can be secured.

(c)

Location. The enclosures may not be located in any required front yard, street side yard, required parking or landscape areas or any other area required by law to be maintained.

(d)

Enclosure Materials. The enclosure may consist of screen fencing of chain link with slats, solid wood, vinyl fencing or masonry walls.

(e)

Height. A minimum of one foot taller than the container and no taller than eight feet.

(f)

Landscaping. The exterior perimeter of the enclosure must be landscaped excluding the access point.

(g)

Maintenance. Enclosures must be maintained in a manner that protects adjacent properties as well as tenants located on the subject property from adverse environmental, health and safety impacts such as noise, odors and attraction of rodents or other pests. The receptacle must be covered by either a roof on the enclosure or covered receptacles.

(h)

Hours of Operation. The use of refuse storage areas is prohibited between 11 PM and 7 AM on weekends and between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays if located within 50 feet of residential district boundaries.

Figure 1421-35 Examples of Refuse Storage Areas—Note: They are Missing the Required Landscaping

(Ordained by Ord. No. 15-2004, eff. Feb. 13, 2004)