Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 2-32 Small Collection Facilities

A. This chapter is intended to establish appropriate guidelines and development standards to ensure that all small collection facilities are reviewed and processed in a consistent manner.

B. These regulations shall be applicable to small collection facilities as defined in Section 1-2-1.

C. All other types of collection (recycling) facilities as defined in Section 1-2-1 shall be subject to the provisions of the City of Irvine zoning ordinance.

(Code 1976, § V.E-223.1; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

A. All small collection facilities, as noted below, shall be conditionally permitted in zoning districts as identified in Section 3-3-1 (Land use matrix).

Small collection facility type:

1. Mobile unit.

2. Group of seven or more reverse vending machine (RVM) units.

3. Kiosk type.

4. Unattended containers.

B

Recycling centers shall not be permitted in residential districts, except if they are part of a curbside recycling program approved by the City of Irvine. All nonprofit, volunteer and curbside recycling programs that are approved by the City shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance.

C. Any recycling facility that does not fall within the definition of a "small collection facility" will be considered a "large collection facility" as defined in the City of Irvine zoning ordinance (Section 1-2-1) and shall be reviewed pursuant to all applicable provisions as stated in the zoning ordinance.

(Code 1976, § V.E-223.2; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

A conditional use permit is required for all small collection facilities. See Chapter 2-9 (Conditional Use Permit Procedure) for processing and application requirements.

(Code 1976, § V.E-223.3; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

The following are design standards for various types of small collection facilities to ensure that these facilities do not adversely impact the sites where they are located or adjacent developments.

A. Location. Small collection facilities may be located within the parking lot of an approved commercial or industrial use. All previously approved or required drive aisles and vehicular circulation areas and access drives shall be maintained clear and unobstructed at all times. Grouping of reverse vending machines shall not be located in such a way that they pose a hazard to pedestrian circulation or safety. Small collection facilities shall not be located within any required or existing landscape area.

B. Maximum number allowed.

1. The number of small collection facilities on a commercial development site shall be limited to one facility to be located in the parking lot and one grouping of reverse vending machines to be located as specified in this chapter.

2. On industrial development sites, the number of recycling facilities shall be limited to one small facility located in the parking lot.

C. Setbacks.

1. Setbacks for small collection facilities shall comply with all setback requirements set forth in the zoning district where the facility is to be located.

2. No facility shall be located within 100 feet of residential development or residential districts.

D. Parking.

1. Small collection facilities that are located within the parking lot of an existing developed site shall not cause a deficiency in parking as defined in Division 4 (Parking).

2. For attended recycling centers, one parking space shall be provided for each attendant on duty.

E. Landscaping. No additional landscaping shall be required for small collection facilities that are located within an approved development.

F. Signs.

1. Small collection facility signs shall be compatible with the signage design of the development within which the facility is located;

2. Grouping of reverse vending machine signs shall be limited to signage incorporated into the design of individual machines by manufacturers whereby sign size shall be proportional to the size of the machine;

3. Signs shall be located on the surface of the recycling unit;

4. Signs shall not be illuminated;

5. Signs shall be proportionate to the size of the unit for each elevation upon which signs are mounted, exclusive of operating instructions;

6. Signs shall be placed on a maximum of two opposite elevations;

7. Signs shall not exceed the height of the recycling unit;

8. Signs shall be installed and maintained per the requirements of the City's sign ordinance; and

9. 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.

G. Exterior design. The recycling unit shall be aesthetically attractive and in harmony with the design character of the development within which it is located.

H. Storage and maintenance of materials. All recyclable materials shall be stored in containers or in the mobile recycling unit vehicle at all times. The area around the small collection facility shall be clean and maintained free of litter.

I. Household hazardous materials. Used motor oil may be accepted at recycling centers located in General Industrial districts subject to the approval of the Orange County Health Care Agency and the California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxic Substances Control.

J. Hours of operation. The hours of operation for small collection facilities shall be limited to the operating hours of the primary use located on the project site.

(Code 1976, § V.E-223.4; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

The Zoning Administrator shall approve, deny or conditionally approve the small collection facility by resolution based on the findings set forth in Section 2-32-8.

(Code 1976, § V.E-223.5; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

A. The Zoning Administrator shall hold at least one public hearing.

B. See Chapter 2-23 (Public Meeting, Hearing and Notice Procedure) for further information.

(Code 1976, § V.E-223.6; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

See the conditional use permit findings in Section 2-9-7 of this ordinance.

(Code 1976, § V.E-223.7; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; 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-223.8; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)

Failure to comply with any small collection facility condition is a violation of this zoning ordinance subject to the enforcement and revocation procedures as prescribed in Chapter 2-10. Any small collection facility approved in accordance with the terms of this zoning ordinance may be revoked upon failure to comply with any of the conditions or terms of the approved small collection facility, or if any law or ordinance is violated in connection with the project approval.

(Code 1976, § V.E-223.9; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95)