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Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses

§ 9138.6. Small Collection Recycling Facility.

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

A small collection recycling facility is permitted only in a designated convenience district as defined in CMC § 9191.508 . No small collection recycling facility shall be established, maintained or enlarged in any zone unless it complies with the following requirements:

  • A. Shall be permitted only within a designated convenience district as defined in CMC § 9191.508 , and shall be certified, or shall have applied to be certified, as a recycling location pursuant to Division 12.1 (commencing with Section 14500 ) of the Public Resources Code;

  • B. Shall be permitted only as an accessory use to an existing primary commercial use;

  • C. Shall contain not more than one (1) type of collection facility as described in CMC § 9191.508(B) , which shall be located on the site in such a manner as not to obstruct pedestrian, automobile or truck circulation;

  • D. Shall not occupy parking spaces required by the primary commercial use;

  • E. Shall be designated on a site plan to be submitted and approved in accordance with CMC § 9172.23 ;

  • F. Shall not occupy any portion of a front setback or any setback which abuts an existing or future public right-of-way;

  • G. Shall be landscaped to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director;

  • H. Shall not occupy an area in excess of five hundred (500) square feet, including any protective enclosure; provided, however, that a small collection recycling facility consisting of one (1) single-feed reverse vending machine shall not occupy an area in excess of fifty (50) square feet, including any protective enclosure, and shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height;

  • I. Shall be constructed with durable waterproof and rustproof material and shall be maintained at all times in a clean, litter-free condition;

  • J. Shall observe the hours of operation of the primary commercial use;

  • K. Shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, the operating instructions, and the identity and telephone number of a responsible person to call if the facility is inoperative. The signage on any reverse vending machine shall not exceed four (4) square feet, exclusive of the operating instructions;

  • L. Shall be adequately illuminated to ensure public safety;

  • M. Shall accept only recyclable materials as defined in CMC § 9191.508 ;

  • N. Shall provide for storage of all recyclable materials within the facility at all times; and

  • O. Shall not operate at noise levels in excess of sixty (60) dBA as measured at the property line of any adjacent residentially zoned property.

  • (Ord. 95-1070 § 1; Ord. 87-819 § 2)

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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
    Overview
    1. § 9138.10. Reserved.
    2. § 9138.11. General Provisions.
    3. § 9138.12. Convenience Store.
    4. § 9138.13. Reserved.
    5. § 9138.14. Automobile/Vehicles Services.
    6. § 9138.15. Commercial, Automotive (CA) Development Standards.
    7. § 9138.16. Communications Facilities.
    8. § 9138.17. Mixed-Use – Carson Street (MU-CS).
    9. § 9138.18. Mixed-Use – Sepulveda Boulevard (MU-SB).
    10. § 9138.19. Discount Stores.
    11. § 9138.2. Vehicle Service and Repair.
    12. § 9138.21. Vehicle Auctions.
    13. § 9138.22. Church Uses within the CR (Commercial, Regional) Zo…
    14. § 9138.3. Golf Facilities.
    15. § 9138.4. Arcade Facilities.
    16. § 9138.5. Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Services.
    17. § 9138.6. Small Collection Recycling Facility.
    18. § 9138.7. Mixed-Use or Residential Development in a MixedUse R…
    19. § 9138.72. Sex Offender Residency Restrictions.
    20. § 9138.8. Sidewalk, Parking Lot and Tent Sales and Special Eve…
    21. § 9138.9. Adult Business.
    22. § 9138.91. Massage Service.
    23. § 9138.92. Tattoo Service.
    24. Part 4 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
  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
  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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