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Title 19 — Development Code›Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control

§ 19.92

Twentynine Palms Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Twentynine Palms

19.92.010 - Purpose

This Chapter establishes standards for the provision and construction of trash storage areas for the purpose of screening the trash container(s) from public view, maintaining any loose debris within the enclosure, providing access to persons with disabilities, 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) as well as with the City's General Plan. The term "trash" shall be used in this Section to represent refuse, recyclable materials, and organic waste.

(Ord. No. 294, § 4(Exh. A), 8-25-2020)

19.92.020 - Applicability

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

A.

New Uses and Buildings. For all buildings erected and all new uses of land established after the effective date of this Title, trash facilities shall be provided as required by this Chapter.

B.

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 25 percent in the number of existing dwelling units for residential projects or more than 25 percent in the existing square footage of commercial or industrial projects, trash facilities shall be provided as required by this Chapter.

C.

Conversion of Existing Structures to Restaurants, Food Service Establishments, or Grocery Stores. Whenever an existing building is converted to a restaurant, food service, grocery or other business creating organic waste, without increasing the square footage, trash enclosures shall be provided containing bins for organic waste as required by this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 294, § 4(Exh. A), 8-25-2020)

19.92.030 - Permit Requirements and Exemptions

A.

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.

B.

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

1.

Residential Projects of Four Units or Less. Residential projects containing four units or less are not subject to the requirements in this Chapter. Individual trash storage containers are still required. However, if such a residential complex of four units or less utilizes trash bins of four cubic yards or greater, they must be in an enclosure as required by this Chapter.

2.

Temporary Uses. Temporary uses shall not be required to provide an enclosure in accordance with this Chapter. Trash storage containers are still required.

(Ord. No. 294, § 4(Exh. A), 8-25-2020)

19.92.040 - Development Standards

A.

Number of Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures for multi-family residential, commercial and industrial uses shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the trash container, recycling container and organics recycling container (if applicable), consistent with the following standards. Businesses claiming an exemption from providing an organics container will be required to submit documentation supporting the exemption. All trash enclosures shall be in compliance with the ADA accessibility standards of the CA Building Code.

1.

Single Tenant Building: One trash enclosure per commercial establishment.

2.

Multi-Tenant Complex: One trash enclosure per three commercial establishments or units where each unit is 15,000 square feet or less.

3.

Multi-Tenant Complex: One trash enclosure per commercial establishment or unit where the unit is 15,001 square feet or larger.

4.

Multi-Family Residential Complex: One trash enclosure per complex of five or more units and at a rate of one trash enclosure per ten dwelling units (or fraction thereof).

B.

Screening of Trash Storage Areas. All outdoor storage of trash, garbage, refuse, and other items or material intended for discarding or collection shall be screened from public view on three sides by a permanent trash enclosure, in accordance with Figure 19.92.040-1 (Trash Enclosure Standards).

1.

Materials and Construction. Trash enclosures shall be sized to accommodate the required trash container, recycling container and organics recycling bin 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. The fourth side shall be a gate 6 feet in height made of wood or metal painted to match the surrounding wall.

2.

Stockade Fence Option. For a multi-family residential complex of five to nineteen units a stockade wood fence with a solid wood gate is a permitted option in accordance with Figure 19.92.040-2. For a multifamily residential complex of twenty or more units, the trash enclosure shall be of 8-inch solid wall block construction in accordance with Figure 19.92.040-1.

3.

Visibility.

a.

Gates of trash enclosures shall remain closed at all times, except when the enclosure is being accessed for refuse disposal or pick-up.

b.

Trash bins shall not be visible above the wall.

C.

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

D.

Architectural Treatment. All trash 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.

E.

Location.

1.

Trash 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 trash pick-up vehicles.

2.

Garbage containers or trash bins shall not be kept, placed, or maintained so as to be visible from any public street or alley.

F.

Modifications. Variations from these standards may be made to accommodate unique site conditions or constraints. 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 trash enclosure and the primary structure on-site, to accommodate site constraints, or when such modification is determined necessary to comply with the requirements of the waste hauler or state law.

Figure 19.92.040-1

Trash Enclosure Standards — Solid Block Wall

Figure 19.92.040-2

Trash Enclosure Standards — Stockade Fence (Optional for Residential)

(Ord. No. 294, § 4(Exh. A), 8-25-2020)

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Twentynine Palms Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 19 — Development Code
    Overview
    1. § 19.02
    2. § 19.020
    3. § 19.04
    4. § 19.06
    5. § 19.08
    6. § 19.10
    7. § 19.12
    8. § 19.14
    9. § 19.16
    10. § 19.18
    11. § 19.20
    12. § 19.22
    13. § 19.26
    14. § 19.28
    15. § 19.29
    16. § 19.30
    17. § 19.32
    18. § 19.34
    19. § 19.35
    20. § 19.36
    21. § 19.37
    22. § 19.38
    23. § 19.40
    24. § 19.41
    25. § 19.42
    26. § 19.43
    27. § 19.44
    28. § 19.46
    29. § 19.48
    30. § 19.50
    31. § 19.52
    32. § 19.54
    33. § 19.55
    34. § 19.56
    35. § 19.57
    36. § 19.58
    37. § 19.60
    38. § 19.62
    39. § 19.64
    40. § 19.66
    41. § 19.68
    42. § 19.69
    43. § 19.70
    44. § 19.72
    45. § 19.73
    46. § 19.74
    47. § 19.78
    48. ▸ Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control
      Overview
      1. § 19.82
      2. § 19.88
      3. 88.080 Freestanding Signs
      4. § 19.90
      5. § 19.92
      6. § 19.94
      7. § 19.96
      8. § 19.98
      9. § 19.100
      10. § 19.102
      11. § 19.104
      12. § 19.106
      13. § 19.108
      14. § 19.110
      15. § 19.112
      16. § 19.114
      17. § 19.116
      18. § 19.124
      19. § 19.128
      20. § 19.130
      21. § 19.132
      22. § 19.134
      23. § 19.136
      24. § 19.138
      25. § 19.140
      26. § 19.142
      27. § 19.144
      28. § 19.146
      29. § 19.147
      30. § 19.148
      31. Article 7 — Subdivision Regulations

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