Menifee Zoning Code Ch. 9.225 Waste Storage Facilities

Contents:

9.225.010 Purpose

9.225.020 Applicability

9.225.030 Permit Requirements and Exemptions

9.225.040 Development Standards

This chapter establishes standards for the provision and construction of waste storage areas to screen the waste container(s) from public view, maintaining any loose debris within the enclosure and providing a permanent location for the container(s) that will not encroach on driveways, parking, pedestrian and emergency access areas. The intent of these regulations is to comply with state law (California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act, Public Resources Code Sections 42900 through 42911). The term “waste” shall be used in this section to represent refuse and recyclable materials.

The standards contained in this chapter shall apply to the following:

1. New uses and buildings. For all buildings erected and all uses of land established after the effective date of this Title, waste facilities shall be provided as required by this chapter.
2. Modification to existing structures and uses. Whenever an existing building is modified, or a use is expanded such that it creates an increase of more than 10% in the number of existing dwelling units for residential projects or more than 10% in the existing square footage of commercial or industrial projects, waste facilities shall be provided as required by this chapter.

1. Permit required. Consistency with the regulations contained in this chapter shall be reviewed concurrent with any required building permit or land use permit for applicable projects.

2. Exemptions. The following projects are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:

3. Residential projects of three units or less. Residential projects containing three units or less are not subject to the requirements in this chapter. Individual waste storage containers are still required.

4. Temporary uses. Temporary uses shall not be required to provide an enclosure in accordance with this chapter. Waste storage containers are still required.

1. Number of waste enclosures**.** Waste enclosures for multi-family residential, commercial and industrial uses shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the waste generated by the uses being served, consistent with the following standards, unless deemed appropriate by the approving authority. All nonresidential development shall have a minimum of one 60 square foot waste enclosure.

2. Commercial. Commercial office and retail developments shall provide waste enclosures at a ratio of 60 square feet per 10,000 square feet of floor area or major fraction thereof.

3. Restaurants. Fast food and take out restaurants shall provide exterior waste receptacles at public entrances and at drive-thru exits in addition to the enclosures required by subsection 1 of this section. Other restaurants shall provide the enclosures required by subsection 1 of this section.

4. Industrial. Industrial buildings shall provide waste enclosures at a rate of 60 square feet per 10,000 square feet of gross floor area or major fraction thereof for the first 20,000 square feet of building area. Thereafter, waste enclosures shall be provided at a rate of 60 square feet for each 50,000 square feet of building area or major fraction thereof.

5. Multi-family. One waste enclosure per four dwelling units (or fraction thereof) within multi-family dwelling unit projects.

6. Screening of waste storage areas. All outdoor storage of waste, garbage, refuse and other items or materials intended for discarding or collection shall be screened from public view on three sides by a permanent waste enclosure.

7. Materials and construction. Waste enclosures shall be sized to accommodate the required number of bins and shall be constructed of a 6-foot-high solid wall of 8-inch block construction, or similar permanent construction, on three sides using materials used in the primary structure, including masonry material, stucco, brick, stone or decorative concrete block and must provide a decorative wall cap. The fourth side shall be an opaque gate 6 feet in height made of wood or metal painted to match the surrounding wall.

8. Storage of recyclable and organic materials. A covered storage area, that is accessible for truck loading shall be incorporated into each waste enclosure for collection of recyclable and organic materials, consistent with California State Law (California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act, Public Resources Code Sections 42900 through 42911).

9. Visibility.

10. Gates of waste enclosures shall remain closed at all times, except when the enclosure is being accessed for refuse disposal or pickup.

11. Waste bins shall not be visible above the wall.

12. Maintenance. The property owner shall keep all waste enclosures, including gates, maintained in a clean condition, free of graffiti, in good repair and in functional order at all times.

13. Water Quality Requirements. Trash enclosures shall meet new storm water quality standards, including:

14. A solid impermeable roof with a minimum clearance height to allow the bin lid to completely open.

15. Concrete slab floor which is graded to collect any spill within the enclosures.

16. All trash bins in the enclosure shall be leak proof with lids that are continously kept closed.

17. The enclosure area shall be protected from receiving direct rainfall or run-on from collateral surfaces.

18. Architectural treatment. All waste enclosures visible from streets or public parking areas shall be constructed and finished to be compatible with the architectural details and decor of the primary structure.

19. Location.

20. Waste enclosures shall not be located within the required front or street side setbacks and shall be located near a driveway that allows access by the waste pickup vehicles.

21. Garbage containers or waste bins shall not be kept, placed or maintained so as to be visible from any public street or alley, except on days designated for waste collection.

22. Modifications. Any variation from these standards shall be submitted to the Community Development Director for approval. The Director may approve or deny the proposed modification to achieve consistency between the design of the waste enclosure and the primary structure on-site, or when such modification is determined necessary to comply with the requirements of the waste hauler or state law.