Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 2-26 Reverse Vending Machine Permit

A. This chapter is intended to establish appropriate guidelines to ensure that reverse vending machines are reviewed and processed in a consistent manner.

B. These regulations shall be applicable to a reverse vending machine or group of reverse vending machines as defined in Section 1-2-1. A facility that will include seven or more reverse vending machines is considered a small collection facility, for which a conditional use permit is required. See Chapter 2-32 (Small Collection Facilities).

C. Actions taken on applications subject to this chapter are considered ministerial and therefore are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), or to City CEQA procedures.

(Code 1976, § V.E-218.1; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

Prior to placement of any reverse vending machine, the operator shall obtain an approved reverse vending machine permit.

(Code 1976, § V.E-218.2; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

Applications for reverse vending machines shall include the following:

A. A fee as required by resolution of the City Council.

B. An 8½-inch by 11-inch site plan of the host site showing the location of the proposed recycling unit.

C. A letter from the owner/management of the host use indicating knowledge and acceptance of the proposed recycling operation on the proposed site.

D. A diagram of the reverse vending machine including proposed signage. Such signage shall be reviewed and acted upon pursuant to the City's sign ordinance (Division 7).

(Code 1976, § V.E-218.3; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

A. The Director of Community Development shall act as the approval body for reverse vending machines.

B. The reverse vending machine permit will be granted upon receipt of the applicant's signed agreement to meet the following conditions:

1. Location. Outdoor vending machines shall be located on the sidewalk against the exterior wall of the front or side elevation of the supermarket building with the front of the machine facing the main parking lot. Reverse vending machines shall not be placed within the parking lot, or within any existing setback or landscape area.

2. Setbacks. Reverse vending machines shall not be located in such a way that they pose a hazard to pedestrian circulation or safety.

3. Parking. No additional parking spaces shall be required for reverse vending machines that are in conjunction with an approved supermarket.

4. Landscaping. No additional landscaping shall be required for reverse vending machines that are in conjunction with an approved supermarket.

5. Signs. Reverse vending machine signs shall be limited to signage incorporated into the design of the individual machine by manufacturers whereby sign size shall be proportional to the size of the machine, with total sign area not to exceed 16 square feet.

6. Maintenance. All reverse vending machines shall be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material. All reverse vending machines and their immediate surroundings shall be cleaned and maintained free of litter at all times.

7. Operating instructions. All reverse vending machines shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions, and the identification and phone number of the responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative.

8. Hours of operation. The hours of operation of all reverse vending machines shall be limited to the operating hours of the host use.

(Code 1976, § V.E-218.4; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

No public hearing or public notice is required for reverse vending machines.

(Code 1976, § V.E-218.5; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

See the appeal procedure in Chapter 2-5 of this ordinance.

(Code 1976, § V.E-218.6; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

Failure to comply with the standards and policies regarding reverse vending machines is a violation of this zoning ordinance subject to the enforcement and revocation procedures as prescribed in Chapter 2-10.

(Code 1976, § V.E-218.7; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)