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Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas

§ 9164.2. Residential Trash Areas.

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

For each lot developed with multiple dwellings or group quarters, trash and garbage collection and storage areas shall be provided to secure the residential uses as set forth in this Section.

  • A. Location. All trash areas shall be located and arranged both for convenience to residents and for convenient vehicular access and pick-up and shall not interfere with other pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

  • B. Enclosure. Trash areas shall be either enclosed within a building or be bounded on three (3) sides by walls, six (6) feet in height, of material compatible in color, texture and appearance with the main structure and having a gated opening of sufficient width to permit the removal and replacement of standard size commercial trash bins. The gate of said enclosure shall be selfclosing and constructed of solid, opaque material. Trash bins shall remain in the enclosure, except during trash pick-up. All trash areas shall include a four (4) inch concrete pad.

  • C. Number and Size.

    1. For residential facilities of one (1) to three (3) units: No specific number or size requirement.

    2. For residential facilities of four (4) to twelve (12) units, trash areas shall be provided as follows:

      • a. If individual trash areas are provided, the individual trash areas shall be at least three (3) feet by four (4) feet for each unit, and there shall be one (1) additional area of at least three (3) feet by four (4) feet.

      • b. If a common trash area is provided, the common trash area shall be at least four and one-half (4-1/2) by six (6) feet with not less than five (5) square feet of additional space for each unit over four (4).

    3. For residential facilities of more than twelve (12) units, trash areas shall be provided as follows:

      • a. If individual trash areas are provided, the individual trash areas shall be at least three (3) feet by four (4) feet for each unit, and there shall be one (1) additional area of at least four and one-half (4-1/2) feet by six (6) feet.

      • b. If a common trash area is provided, the common trash area shall be at least four and one-half (4-1/2) feet by fifteen (15) feet with an additional five (5) square feet of trash area for each unit over thirteen (13).

  • (Ord. 93-1013 § 5)

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▸ Contents — Carson Zoning Code
Carson Zoning Code
  1. Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
  2. Chapter 1 — ZONING
  3. Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
  4. Division 2 — Format
  5. Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
  6. Division 4 — Zoning Boundaries
  7. Division 1 — Uses Permitted
  8. Division 2 — Accessory Uses
  9. Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria
  10. Division 4 — Density
  11. Division 5 — Site Requirements
  12. Division 6 — Site Development Standards
  13. Division 7 — Environmental Effects
  14. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  15. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  16. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  17. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  18. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  19. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  20. Division 9 — Special Use Zones
  21. Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
  22. Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
  23. Division 3 — Walls
  24. ▸ Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
    Overview
    1. § 9164.1. Purpose, Definitions and Applicability.
    2. § 9164.2. Residential Trash Areas.
    3. § 9164.3. Nonresidential Trash Areas.
    4. § 9164.4. Collection and Loading of Recyclable Materials.
    5. § 9164.5. Design Standards for Trash and Recycling Areas.
  25. Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
  26. Division 6 — Project Grading
  27. Division 7 — Signs
  28. Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping
  29. Division 1 — Procedures In General
  30. Division 2 — Procedures By Type
  31. Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
  32. Division 2 — Nonconformities
  33. Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
  34. Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
  35. Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
  36. Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
  37. Division 1 — Definitions

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