Chapter 8.12 — DISCARDED MATERIAL ENCLOSURES

Within this chapter, the term "discarded material enclosures" is defined hereinafter as an enclosure for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials containers unless otherwise specified. All definitions from Chapter 8.16 will also apply in this Chapter 8.12. (Ord. 612 § 2, 1990; Ord. 1374 § 1, 2022)

In order to protect persons against hazardous conditions and safeguard the public welfare by preventing unsightly storage of discarded materials that may devalue the neighborhood and community, the city council requires discarded material enclosures to be provided for all new construction, constructed additions that result in an increase of thirty percent or more in floor area within a twelvemonth period, multifamily, office, institutional, commercial, and manufacturing uses in any zone district in the city. All such enclosures shall be constructed in accordance with specifications approved and on file with the city manager and the building division. Required building permits shall not be issued until the city manager has approved the size, design, and location of said enclosures. Discarded material enclosures may be combined for more than one generator, provided the capacity is adequate for all generators. (Ord. 56 § 1, 1974; Ord. 1374 § 1, 2022)

Temporary use of twelve-cubic-yard containers or larger, or temporary compactors for cleanup of lots or buildings shall not be required to be enclosed. (Ord. 56 § 1(a), (b), 1974; Ord. 1374 § 1, 2022)

Discarded material enclosures shall be of adequate size to contain, at minimum, a solid waste, a recyclable materials, and an organic materials container that meet the needs of the facility as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 23, the California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4 Residential Mandatory Measures, and Chapter 5 Nonresidential Mandatory Measures. Minimum construction standards shall be as designated in Exhibits A, B, C, and D as amended of the ordinance codified in this chapter or as approved by the director of public works or designee. Enclosure(s) shall be of adequate size to accommodate facility's size and use, properly located for functional use by the user and the disposal company, viewobscured from all sides, and built of approved materials compatible to the buildings, walls, and surroundings.

(Ord. 56 § 2, 1974; Ord. 88 § 1, 1975; Ord. 612 § 3, 1990; Ord. 1161 § 3, 2008; Ord. 1355 § 5, 2020; Ord. 1374 § 1, 2022)

The normal enclosure area for discarded materials shall be of a minimum size to enclose all required containers, with a six-foot, six-inch, ramp approach, and a six-foot-high decorative wall and sight-obscuring gate. Equal space within the enclosures shall be given to recyclable materials, organic materials, and solid waste containers. More space may be given to the

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recyclable materials container and/or the organic materials container. Deviation in size may be made by the director of public works or their designee.

(Ord. 56 § 3, 1974; Ord. 88 § 2, 1975; Ord. 612 § 4, 1990; Ord. 1161 § 3, 2008; Ord. 1334 § 5, 2018; Ord. 1355 § 6, 2020; Ord. 1374 § 1, 2022)

All existing developments described in Section 8.12.010 shall install approved discarded material enclosures within one year from the date of approval of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and within thirty days of the official notification by the city of any violation to this chapter.

(Ord. 56 § 4, 1974; Ord. 1374 § 1, 2022)

It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision or fail to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter. Any person violating any provision of this chapter or failing to comply with any of the requirements is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor in accordance with Chapter 1.12 of this code.

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(Ord. 404 § 2, 1984; Ord. 1374 § 1, 2022)

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CHAPTER 8.16 SOLID WASTE