22.10.150 - Solid Waste Collection and Disposal.

This Section determines when new land uses must include provision of identified trash collection, pickup and recycling areas, and sets design standards for such areas.

A.

Where required. The following uses (except individual single-family dwellings, temporary uses, agricultural uses, and other uses that do not create a need for solid waste pickup and disposal) shall provide an enclosed area for the temporary collection of solid waste and recyclable materials before disposal truck pickup:

1.

Within urban or village reserve lines: All uses.

2.

In rural areas: Any commercial, industrial and public facility uses listed as other than "Residential Uses" in Section 22.06.030 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements).

B.

Application content. All land use permit applications shall include the location of solid waste collection areas, collection containers, recycling area and maneuvering areas for disposal and recycling trucks, including access driveways.

C.

Collection area and recycling area standards.

1.

Location of collection facilities. The solid waste collection area and recycling area shall be located within 100 feet of the dwellings or buildings serviced, but shall not be located in a front setback (Section 22.10.140.B - Front Setbacks), or within 10 feet of a front property line in a central business district.

2.

Enclosure required. Solid waste collection areas and recycling areas that use dumpsters or other containers with a total capacity greater than two 33-gallon containers shall be screened from the view of public streets and adjoining properties on three sides by a solid fence or wall as high as the collection container, but not less than three feet nor more than six feet in height, and on the fourth side by a solid gate.

3.

Enclosure construction standards. Enclosures shall meet the construction requirements as set forth in Chapter 8.12 of the County Code in addition to the following standards.

a.

The floor or bottom surface of a solid waste collection area shall be of concrete or other impervious material.

b.

The collection area shall have unobstructed vertical clearance for a minimum height of 25 feet.

c.

A covered storage area at least three feet by 6-½ feet in size or as otherwise adequate to accommodate containers consistent with current methods of collection in the area where the project is located, accessible for truck loading, shall be incorporated into each solid waste collection area for the accumulation of recyclable materials. This storage area shall not be used for the collection of recyclable materials until such time as a recycling program exists for the area where the project is located.

d.

The recycling area shall be large enough to accommodate an adequate number of bins to allow for the collection of recyclable materials generated by the development.

e.

One or more signs clearly identifying the recycling areas, instructions, and a list of materials accepted shall be posted at all points of access to the recycling area.

f.

Trash container areas shall have drainage from roofs and pavement diverted around the enclosure area(s).

g.

Trash container areas must be screened or walled to prevent loose debris or trash from being transported to nearby storm drain inlets, channels, and/or creeks.

[Amended 1981, Ord. 2063; 1984, Ord. 2163; 1992, Ord. 2553; 1994, Ord. 2696; 2010, Ord. 3188] [22.04.280]