§ 158.232. Refuse Collection and Recycling Areas.

(A)

Location and Number. Refuse and recycling dumpsters utilized at multi-family residential complexes, commercial, industrial, office, and institutional facilities shall be located in areas that minimize public view. Gates shall not face a street, whenever possible. All uses, excluding single-family residential uses, that generate refuse shall provide one or more locations for enclosed and gated refuse and recycling dumpsters even if curbside pick-up is utilized, unless indicated otherwise. Multi-family development that is less than 5 units per acre shall be exempt from providing locations for refuse and recycling dumpsters provided that the waste service provider agrees to provide curbside pick-up service.

(B)

Screening. Refuse and recycling dumpsters shall be screened from view on all sides and shall be gated. The enclosure shall consist of a five-foot high masonry wall. Gate facing shall be constructed of a solid material with the option of using wood, metal or other "solid" material and shall have a sign attached indicating "recycle". Gate framework shall be constructed of metal. Gates may be left open only on scheduled pick up days and must be closed following pick-up.

(C)

Size. Each dumpster enclosure shall measure at least 12-foot by 12-foot in area to accommodate refuse and recycling dumpsters. The Zoning Administrator or the Site Plan Review Committee may modify the size required for the recycling dumpster enclosure after reviewing and considering the size of the site and type of use. For those properties with a P (Professional) zoning designation, a 6 foot by 12 foot recycling dumpster is permitted.

(D)

Shared Enclosures. For site plans involving less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area for nonresidential developments or less than 50 dwelling units, dumpster enclosures may be located along or across adjoining property lines and serve two adjacent properties. The affected property owners must enter into a recorded agreement providing for perpetual joint use and maintenance of the enclosure.

(Ord. No. 12-01, § 2, 1-23-12; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15)