§ 9148.4. Large Collection Recycling Facility.

No large collection recycling facility shall be established, maintained or enlarged in any zone unless it complies with the following requirements:

• A. Shall not be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet, as measured from lot line to lot line, of any residentially zoned property or institutional use (as specified in CMC § 9162.21(b));

• B. Shall be constructed with durable waterproof and rustproof material if not located within an enclosed building;

• C. Shall conduct all collection operations within an enclosed building or within an area enclosed by a decorative reinforced concrete wall. Cargo containers, as defined in CMC § 9191.067(A) , shall not be used for storage;

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

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

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

• G. Shall be maintained at all times in a clean, litter-free condition and shall be cleared of loose debris on a daily basis;

• H. Shall accept only recyclable materials as defined in CMC § 9191.508 . If such facility has public access, the collection containers shall be clearly marked to identify the material that may be deposited;

• I. Shall not operate with exterior noise levels in excess of 60 dBA as measured at the property line of adjacent noise sensitive land uses such as residential, schools, libraries, community care facilities, hospitals, churches, unsoundproofed offices, hotels, motels and outdoor recreation areas; for all other adjacent uses, exterior noise levels shall not exceed 70 dBA. A noise study extrapolating the exterior noise levels to be generated by the proposed use shall be submitted to and approved by the Community Development Director. Noise contours overlaid on a land use map showing the surrounding property shall accompany such a study;

• J. Shall limit the hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. if the facility is located within five hundred (500) feet of property zoned for a residential use;

• K. Shall obtain the approval of the Community Development Director for all power-driven processing, including aluminum foil and can compacting, baling, plastic shredding, or other light processing activities necessary for the efficient temporary storage and shipment of material, and shall comply with all conditions to mitigate noise and other adverse impacts;

• L. Shall comply with sign requirements applicable to the zoning district. The facility shall be clearly marked with the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation. Directional signs, bearing no advertising message, may be installed with the approval of the Community Development Director.

• (Ord. 87-819 § 6)