§ 9164.5. Design Standards for Trash and Recycling Areas.

A. The following standards shall be mandatory in connection with the design and construction of trash and/or recycling areas.

1. All trash and recycling areas shall include a four (4) inch concrete pad.

2. The design and construction of trash and recycling areas shall be compatible with surrounding land uses. Materials of walls shall be compatible in color, texture and appearance with the main structure.

3. Recycling areas shall be secured to prevent the theft of recyclable materials by unauthorized persons, while allowing authorized persons access for disposal of materials.

4. Recycling areas or the bins or containers placed therein must provide protection against adverse environmental conditions which might render the collected materials unmarketable.

5. Driveways or travel aisles shall provide unobstructed access for collection vehicles and personnel and provide at least the minimum clearance required by the collection methods and vehicles utilized by the hauler in the area in which the development project exists.

6. A sign clearly identifying all recycling and solid waste collection and loading areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access to the recycling areas.

7. The property owner is responsible for arranging the pick up of recyclable materials. Recyclable material shall not be allowed to accumulate such that a visual or public health or safety nuisance is created.

8. Trash and recycling enclosures may not be located in any required parking, landscape or setback area.

9. Trash and recycling enclosures may not be located in alleyways or other City owned rightof-way, where they may disrupt circulation patterns.

B. The following standards shall, to the extent feasible, apply to the design and construction of trash and/or recycling areas:

1. Residential developers and property owners are encouraged to include recycling areas or systems within the residence; such as roll-out drawers below the sink for recycling receptacles; fire-proof, cleanable, secure chutes from the living space to the space for collecting and loading recyclable materials, etc. Recommended internal storage space for individual living units or residential development projects is three (3) cubic feet.

2. Exterior trash and recycling enclosures should be designed to allow walk-in access without having to open the main enclosure gate or door.

(Ord. 93-1013 § 5)