Article 14 — REFUSE STORAGE AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES

(A) Trash enclosures shall be required for the following types of developments:

(1) Multiple-family (five or more dwelling units), commercial and industrial uses;

(2) Where dumpsters or compactors are being or will be used, unless the dumpster or compactor is or will be contained inside a building.

(B) The requirement for a trash enclosure may be waived by the Zoning Administrator:

(1) For commercial or industrial uses where evidence is presented that small amounts of refuse will be generated; or

(2) When a dumpster is to be located internally to a commercial or industrial center, not in public view, such as in an alley or between buildings.

(C) The following regulations shall apply regarding materials, construction and design:

(1) The walls of the trash enclosure structure shall be constructed of solid masonry material with a decorative exterior surface finish compatible to the main structure(s). A split face concrete block finish is recommended.

(2) The trash enclosure structure shall have solid heavy gauge metal gates.

(3) The trash enclosure for residential developments should be designed to allow walk-in access by tenants without requiring the main enclosure gates to be opened.

(4) The trash enclosure walls shall be a minimum six feet in height. The minimum dimensions for the trash enclosure shall be adequate for the size and number of dumpster units and recycling bins.

(5) Signage identifying the types of recyclable materials accepted for collection at the trash enclosure shall be conspicuously posted within the enclosure.

(D) If visible from public view, the perimeter of the trash enclosure structure shall be planted with landscaping, including a combination of shrubs and/or climbing evergreen vines.

(E) No trash enclosure shall be located in any required streetside setback area.

(F) All existing refuse enclosures shall incorporate a roof covering the entire refuse storage area. The roof design shall be compatible with the buildings served.

(G) Upon determination of city staff, the enclosure may be required to drain to a sanitary sewer and shall incorporate methods to contain refuse runoff at the front gate and pedestrian access point, and prevent stormwater from entering the enclosure.

(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94; Am. Ord. 1064-C-S, passed 12-13-05) Penalty, see § 9-5.2904