§ 33-694 during the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; — Escondido Zoning Code

(11) Containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material which may be deposited; the facility shall be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours or operation and display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling enclosure or containers;
- (12) Signs may be provided as follows:
  - (A) Recycling facilities may have identification signs with a maximum of 20% per side or 16 square feet, whichever is larger, in addition to directional signs as required in subsection (C) of this subsection; in the case of a wheeled facility, the side will be measured from the pavement to the top of the container,
  - (B) Signs must be consistent with the style, color and character of the location,
  - (C) Directional signs, bearing no advertising message, may be installed with the approval of the planning commission if necessary to facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way;
- (13) The facility shall not eliminate any existing landscaping established in the commercial center;
- (14) No additional parking spaces will be required for customers of a small collection facility located at the established parking lot of a host use. One space will be provided for the attendant who may be present;
- (15) Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present;
- (16) Occupation of parking spaces by the facility may not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required for the center.
(c) Small processing facilities. Small outdoor processing facilities may be sited in the M-1 (light industrial) zone with the processing of a conditional use permit, and may be approved administratively (plot plan) in the M-2 (general industrial) zone. Such facilities shall comply with the following conditions:
- (1) Enclosure. Unless adequately screened and the requirements of the Noise Ordinance are met, power-driven processing equipment shall be enclosed within a structure. Power-driven processing equipment does not include forklifts, front-end loaders, and other types of lifting or hauling vehicles as determined by the planning division. Any operation and outdoor storage shall be screened by a continuous solid wall or fence a minimum six feet high, in conformance with the industrial code requirements for outdoor storage set forth in Article 26, sec. 33-571. Fences or walls may be constructed higher than six feet in any location allowed for principal structures in accordance with section 33-694(c)(4);
- (2) Noise. The noise levels along the property line shall not exceed those identified in Article 12 of Chapter 17 of this code. The noise level at the property line of a large recycling facility abutting a residential zone shall not exceed 50 dB when abutting single family zones and no more than 55 dB when abutting multiple family zones;

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-694

(3) Outdoor storage. Adequate storage area shall be delineated on site. Said area shall not interfere with the on-site circulation. No stacking of materials shall project above the perimeter screening walls or fence within an M-1 zone. Adequate screening shall be provided for all outdoor storage areas to the satisfaction of the director of community development. All exterior storage material subject to vectors shall be in sturdy, nonflammable containers which are covered, secure and maintained in good condition. Baled, pelletized or bulk material which may not be easily confined or stored in such containers may be stored behind sight-obscuring walls or appropriately screened fences.
(4) Landscape/setbacks. The minimum required setbacks depicted in the underlying zone shall be provided. Additional setbacks and separation are required for facilities developed adjacent to residential zones, schools or parks as indicated under sections 33-571, 33-572, 33-573, 33-601, 33-602 and 33-603. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with the Landscape Ordinance and industrial code landscape provisions, and shall provide additional screening as determined by the director of community development;
(5) Signs. All signs such as the facility's identification or directional sign, shall comply with the sign ordinance;
- (A) Signs must be consistent with the style, color and character of the location,
- (B) Directional signs, bearing no advertising message, may be installed with the approval of the planning commission if necessary to facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way,
- (C) All signs shall comply with the sign criteria depicted in the underlying zone;
(6) Parking. Employee and customer parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Article 39, sec. 33-765 (off-street parking);
(7) Operating hours. Enclosed processing facilities shall not operate between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Outdoor processing facilities shall not operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Facilities sites located within 100 feet of a property with residential zoning shall not operate between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Pick-up or deliveries also shall not occur during these hours;
(8) Recyclable materials or refuse which has accumulated or is deposited outside of containers, bins or enclosures intended as receptacles for recyclable materials shall be removed on an as needed basis. The premises of the facility shall be maintained free of litter and any other debris, and shall be swept at the end of each collection day.
(d) Large processing facility. Large processing facilities may be sited in the M-2 (general industrial) zone with the processing of a conditional use permit. In addition to the conditions required for small processing facilities, all large processing facilities shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) A traffic and noise study may be required as part of the application for any proposed facility as determined by the planning and engineering departments.
- (2) Residual waste. Facilities shall be limited to a maximum of 10% residual waste retrieved from the recyclable materials by weight. In order to ensure compliance with

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-694

ZONING

§ 33-696

this provision, the operator of the facility shall submit a quarterly report to the planning division due by the last week of the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th month of the year detailing the monthly percentage of residual waste removed from the recyclable materials. The report shall contain a brief analysis of the monthly tonnage of recyclable materials by type and residual waste processed through the facility. The 10% residual waste limit will be calculated based on the average over the reporting period. The report also shall indicate the contract hauler for the residual waste and destination for final disposal.

(3) Air contaminants including, but not limited to, smoke, charred paper, paper, dust, grime, carbon, noxious acids, fumes, gases, odors, particulate matter, emissions that endanger human health, cause damage to vegetation or property, or cause soiling, vibration or above ambient noise levels, which are detectable on neighboring properties shall not be permitted.
(4) As part of the application process, facilities proposing to processing any construction and demolition debris shall prepare a protocol for the handling of hazardous waste such as, but not limited to oil, batteries, solvents, asbestos and lead based products, as approved by the city. The protocol shall include detailed procedures for the screening and exclusion, identification, segregation, handling, storage, personnel training, emergency procedures and disposal of any hazardous waste. Prior to development and/or operation, a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (pursuant to Article 80, section 8001 of the 1994 Fire Code) shall be filed and approved by the City and County Department of Environmental Health;
(5) Inspection and enforcement. To ensure compliance with the conditions detailed above, the facility and all necessary records shall be made available for review and inspection by the planning and/or engineering department as deemed necessary by the city. Any violations of these provisions or the conditions of approval of a facility may result in the modification or revocation of the permit. In addition, the violation of these provision or any condition of approval is unlawful and may be punished as provided in section 33-1313 of the zoning code.

(Zoning Code, Ch. 104, § 1040.40; Ord. No. 92-21, § 2, 6-10-92; Ord. No. 97-05, § 1, 4-2-97; Ord. No. 2008-22, § 5, 9-10-08)