Menifee Zoning Code Ch. 9.280 Recycling Facilities

Contents:

9.280.010 Purpose

9.280.020 Applicability

9.280.030 Permit Required

9.280.040 Development and Performance Standards

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and requirements for recycling facilities.

The requirements contained in this chapter shall apply to the following types of recycling facility uses:

1. Recycling collection facilities
2. Recycling processing facilities
3. Reverse vending machines

1. Permit Required. All recycling facility uses shall be subject to approval of the specified permit as designated in the Article 3 (Zones), Tables of Allowed Land Uses and Approval Requirements.
2. Exceptions. Reverse vending machines contained within a commercial building and not greater than 50 square feet do not require review and permits under this chapter, provided they comply with all applicable development standards.

The following development and performance standards shall apply to all recycling collection and processing facilities.

1. No Unattended Facilities. All outdoor recycling facilities shall be attended and administered by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open.

2. Secured Site. The site shall be secured from unauthorized entry and from deposit or removal of materials when attendants are not present.

3. Screening. The facility shall be screened from the public right-of-way by operating in an enclosed building or within an area enclosed by solid wood or vinyl fence or masonry wall at least 6 feet in height which is buffered by exterior landscaping.

4. Setbacks. Setbacks from property lines shall be those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located. The facility shall be buffered by a landscape strip at least 10 feet wide along each property line.

5. Residential Setback. The facility shall be located at least 150 feet from property zoned or occupied for residential use.

6. Processing Facilities. Processing facilities shall only be permitted in fully enclosed buildings. There shall be no outdoor storage of equipment or materials of any kind. The facility shall be located at least 150 feet from property zoned for or occupied by a residential use.

7. Hours of Operation. If the facility is located within 150 feet of property zoned, planned or occupied for residential use, it shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.

8. Containers. All exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers or enclosures which are covered, secured and maintained in good condition, or material may be baled or placed on pallets if completely screened from view.

9. Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of nonflammable material. Oil storage must be in containers approved by the Fire Department.

10. No storage, excluding truck trailers and seagoing cargo containers, shall be visible above the height of the fencing, screening or landscaping.

11. Site Maintenance. The site shall be maintained free of litter, dust, flies and any other undesirable materials, and cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis.

12. Containment. No material shall be left outside the recycling containers. The facility shall display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling containers. The containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited.

13. Signs. Sign criteria shall be those applicable to the zoning district in which the facility is located.

14. The container shall comply with the signage requirements of California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 151.

15. No Nuisance. The facility shall not create any dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odor above an ambient level that is detectable on neighboring properties.

16. Noise. Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA (A-weighted decibels) as measured at the property line of an existing residence or zoning district allowing residential land uses and shall not exceed 70 dBA at any other property line.

17. Posted Information. The facility shall be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation. Identification and informational signs shall meet the standards of the zone, and directional signs may be installed with the approval of the Community Development Department, if necessary, to facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way.

18. Power Equipment. Power-driven processing, including aluminum foil and can compacting, baling, plastic shredding or other light processing activities necessary for the efficient temporary storage and shipment of material, may be approved at the discretion of the approving authority if noise restrictions and other conditions are met.

19. Waste Oil. A processing facility may accept used motor oil for recycling from the generator in accordance with Section 25250.11 of the California Health and Safety Code.

(2022-351, 09/21/2022)

Effective on: 10/21/2022