Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 19.375 Recycling Center—paper, Glass, Plastic, Aluminum and Other Nonferrous…

The purpose of regulating recycling centers, also known as collection and processing centers, for paper, glass, plastic, aluminum and other nonferrous metals is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §54, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Recycling collection and processing centers for paper, glass, plastic, aluminum and other nonferrous metals, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this chapter.

(Ord. 7331 §54, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to all recycling collection and processing centers unless otherwise specified here.

A. Any portion of the site not within a completely enclosed building shall be surrounded by a solid masonry wall not less than six feet in height and all materials shall be stored below the level of the wall.

B. All materials stored out-of-doors shall be kept within completely enclosed storage bins.

C. All dismantling of assembled materials shall be done within a completely enclosed building.

D. Baling, shearing and compacting equipment shall be located within a completely enclosed building.

E. The site shall be fully landscaped on the interior and additional perimeter landscape screening may be required by the Development Review Committee to adequately screen the operation.

F. The facility shall not substantially increase vehicular traffic on streets in a residential zone.

G. The site shall be served by streets and highways capable of carrying the quantity and type of traffic generated by such use.

H. The facility shall be a minimum of 300 feet from any residentially zoned property or from any school (kindergarten through twelfth grade), assemblies of people—non-entertainment, hospital, or similar use involving a large assemblage of people.

I. Receiving or processing scrap steel or junked cars shall be prohibited.

J. Plans for a continuing cleaning and maintenance program, as well as the control of noise, odor, dust, litter, and the like, shall be submitted for review and approval.

(Ord. 7331 §54, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards may be considered in conjunction with the required Conditional Use Permit.

(Ord. 7331 §54, 2016)