§ 22.132

This Chapter ensures that enclosed rooms or storage areas are provided to store, collect, and load waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials generated by commercial, industrial, and residential land uses with four or more units, and that the area may be safely accessed by building occupants and waste and recycling haulers in compliance with Title 14, Division 7 (Natural Resources) of the California Code of Regulations.

(Ord. 2022-0023 § 27, 2022.)

This Chapter applies to recycling and solid waste storage associated with the following:

A.

New non-residential development;

B.

New residential mixed use development with four or more primary units, excluding compact lot subdivision and single-family residential subdivision; and

C.

Expansion by 50 percent or more of the existing floor area for existing non-residential, residential, or mixed use developments with four or more primary units, excluding compact lot subdivision and single-family residential subdivision.

(Ord. 2024-0028 § 10, 2024; Ord. 2022-0023 § 27, 2022.)

A.

Receptacles. All waste, compost, and recyclables shall be stored in closed receptacles at all times.

B.

Location. The following location standards apply to recycling and solid waste storage areas.

1.

All municipal solid waste, recyclable, and compostable material receptacles shall be located within the same enclosure, unless the Director determines that extraordinary circumstances prevent co-locating containers within one enclosure, thereby necessitating multiple enclosures.

2.

The storage area shall be accessible to residents, employees, and refuse and recycling haulers at all times.

3.

When the storage area is located outside of a building, it shall be located in the rear portion of the lot wherever feasible, or adjacent to an alley if the lot is bordered by an alley.

C.

Distance Requirements.

1.

Where an outdoor recycling and solid waste storage area is separated from an adjoining building, it shall be no closer than 10 feet from any building or 20 feet from any door or window in linear distance.

D.

Area. Recycling and solid waste storage areas shall comply with any applicable requirements of Public Works, and have a vertical dimension of at least eight feet.

E.

Clearance and Circulation. Outdoor recycling and solid waste storage areas shall not be located in any required yard, parking space, landscaped areas, or other areas required to remain clear of obstructions to comply with Title 26 (Building Code) and Title 32 (Fire Code) of the County Code, and shall not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian circulation.

F.

Enclosure.

1.

All outdoor recycling and solid waste storage areas are required to have a view-obstructing fence or wall in compliance with Section 22.140.430 (Outdoor Storage). Chain-link fences are not sufficient for viewobstructing requirements unless combined with inserts that obstruct view to the satisfaction of the Director.

2.

The height of stored items shall not exceed the enclosure surrounding it.

3.

A roof shall be required to screen the storage area from views down from upper-story windows in adjacent residential or mixed-use buildings.

G.

Paving. The ground or floor where the storage area is located shall be paved, pursuant to Section 22.112.080.E (Paving). The paving shall extend beyond the walls of the enclosure by at least two feet to the satisfaction of Public Works.

H.

Signage.

1.

At least one sign, not to exceed four square feet in area, shall be provided for recycling and waste storage areas.

2.

The sign shall be posted adjacent to the entrance to the storage area.

3.

The sign shall list the type of material that may be deposited in each receptacle.

I.

Cleaning and Maintenance. Recycling and solid waste storage areas shall be maintained in a clean, litterfree condition, in such a way that vermin, rodents, or other pests are prevented from entering the area.

(Ord. 2022-0023 § 27, 2022.)

Chapter 22.134 - SENSITIVE USES ADJACENT TO INDUSTRIAL, RECYCLING OR SOLID WASTE, OR VEHICLE-RELATED USES