Windsor Municipal Code Ch. 17.34 Solid Waste and Recycling Materials Storage

This chapter provides standards which recognize the Town's support for and compliance with the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act (Public Resources Code Sections 42900 through 42911). These requirements apply to new nonresidential development and multi-unit dwelling projects, or changes to existing development that increase gross floor area by twenty-five (25) percent or more. [Source: 17.20.080.A, 27.20.080.B]

Solid waste and recyclables storage areas shall be provided in the number, dimensions, and types required by State and local regulations, and the waste hauler. Additional storage areas may be required, as deemed necessary by the Director. [Source: 17.20.080.C]

A. Design. Trash and recycling areas shall be covered and fully enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall or other solid enclosure that is architecturally compatible with adjacent structures in terms of color, materials, scale, and architectural style. The trash area cover shall be high enough to allow clearance for opening dumpsters. A drain within the trash enclosure is not required. However, if one (1) is installed, it must connect to the sanitary sewer system. A trash area drain cannot connect to the storm drain system.

B. Gates and Screening. Gates shall be provided, be a solid material to provide screening, and maintained in continual working order.

C. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided to soften and screen the enclosure in compliance with Chapter 17.28 (Landscaping). See Figure 17.34-01 (Solid Waste Area Landscaping).

D. Staging Rooms and Chutes. Indoor staging rooms and multi-level chutes shall provide source separation for all material types as required by state and local regulations, and on each level of the development to adequately serve the total number of units.

Figure 17.34-01 Solid Waste Area Landscaping

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