Sec. 30-245. - Development standards.

The placement, construction and operation of CRV recycling facilities, shall be subject to the following development standards:

(1)

CRV recycling facilities shall be established in conjunction with an existing commercial use which is in compliance with the current development, building, and fire codes and is located within a convenience zone in an area zoned for commercial or industrial uses.

(2)

CRV recycling facilities shall be setback at least 50 feet from any street frontage, as measured from the curb face.

(3)

CRV recycling facilities shall be conveniently accessible to pedestrians and vehicles and shall be designed to include safety provisions for separating pedestrian and vehicular traffic (i.e., special curb/walkways, drive aisles, bollards, safety lighting, etc.).

(4)

CRV recycling facilities shall be designed in a manner consistent with the architectural and site plan of the associated commercial use, including, but not limited to, exterior materials, color and landscaping.

(5)

CRV recycling facilities shall be designed with related permanent enclosures. The facility shall also provide an overhead trellis or arbor with landscaping over the front portion of the facility to shade the customers and attendant.

(6)

CRV recycling facilities that are operated by an on-site attendant shall be provided access to the facilities of the associated commercial use (i.e., restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.).

(7)

CRV recycling facilities shall be designed with a landscape planter at least five feet in width (inside dimension) along the sides and front of the facility.

(8)

CRV recycling facilities shall be maintained in good repair and the area immediately surrounding the recycling facility shall be maintained in a litter-free condition. All storage of recyclable material shall be within the recycling facility or related enclosed structure.

(9)

Signage required for a recycling facility shall be reviewed through a design review sign application and comply with the sign ordinance.

(10)

CRV recycling facilities which are operated by an on-site attendant and located within 100 feet of a property zoned or occupied for residential uses shall operate only during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sec. 30-246. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1906, § 58, adopted Oct. 25, 2022, repealed § 30-246, which pertained to Development Advisory Board (DAB) review and derived from Prior Code.

Sec. 30-247. - Findings for approval.

The Director of Community Development or designee shall make the following findings before granting approval of an administrative plan review, minor application:

(1)

The proposal is consistent with the general plan, Zoning and Development Code, and any applicable specific plan or area plan.

(2)

The proposal meets or exceeds the criteria contained in this chapter and will result in an appropriate, safe, and desirable development promoting the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.

(3)

The proposal, in its design and appearance, is aesthetically and architecturally pleasing resulting in a safe, well-designed facility while enhancing the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

(4)

The site improvements are appropriate and will result in a safe, well-designed facility.

Sec. 30-248. - Noticing.

Notice of hearings for CRV recycling facilities shall be as set forth in Division 4, of this article herein.