Chapter 18.146
TRASH ENCLOSURES

Sections:

18.146.010    Intent of provisions.

18.146.020    Definitions.

18.146.030    Implementation—Installation and construction.

18.146.040    Exceptions to requirements.

18.146.050    Screening and accessibility of trash enclosures.

18.146.010 Intent of provisions.

The intent of this chapter is to ensure the construction of durable, permanent trash enclosure facilities, in locations that are inconspicuous but easily accessible to collection vehicles, for any project that will or could use garbage cans, mobile trash bins or other similar facilities as a means of storing garbage. (Ord. 1132 § 2 (part), 1993; Ord. 1006 § 1 (part), 1988)

18.146.020 Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

“Addition” or “remodel” means any work done on a piece of property that requires a building permit.

“Current assessed value” means the value listed under the improvements column in the most current edition of the County Tax Assessor’s roll on file in the City Clerk’s office.

“Garbage can” means a container that is designed to be used for the storage of garbage.

“Mobile trash bin” means a metal trash container, equipped with wheels, having a capacity of one or more cubic yards, that is designed to be hydraulically lifted from the front or rear of a trash collection vehicle.

“Trash enclosure” means a permanent, immobile structure, designed for the screening and storage of garbage cans, a mobile trash bin, or other trash receptacles.

“Valuation” means the total price of improvements for a specific building permit, as determined by the City. (Ord. 1132 § 2 (part), 1993; Ord. 1006 § 1 (part), 1988)

18.146.030 Implementation—Installation and construction.

A. Chapter 8.04 of this Code requires that all trash and garbage be placed in an appropriate receptacle. All garbage cans, mobile trash bins, receptacles, as defined and regulated in Chapter 8.04, and all recycling materials and containers for such recycling materials shall be maintained and stored within a trash enclosure as defined and regulated in this chapter.

B. A trash enclosure shall be installed or constructed for each of the following types of projects:

1. The construction of any new commercial or office structure or any addition or remodel to any existing commercial or office structure, when the valuation of such addition or remodel, or the aggregate valuation of more than one remodel in any twelve-month period, exceeds ten percent of the then-current assessed value of the improvements for the subject parcel;

2. The construction of any new industrial, manufacturing, or warehousing structure, or any addition or remodel to an existing industrial, manufacturing, or warehousing structure, when the valuation of such addition or remodel, or the aggregate valuation of more than one addition or remodel in any twelve-month period, exceeds ten percent of the then-current assessed value of the improvements for the subject parcel;

3. The construction of any new residential structure(s) for any apartment complex, condominium project, or planned unit development, when such project or planned unit development consists of five or more units.

C. A trash enclosure shall be installed or constructed for each occupied premises where receptacles, recycling containers, or recycled materials are required or maintained as follows:

1. In addition to any other requirements of this Code, including Section 8.04.040, every person or entity who owns or occupies a building on property within a commercially zoned district shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and construct or install a trash enclosure on or before December 31, 1996. The Planning Director is authorized to grant an extension, not to exceed ninety days, in the case of extreme hardship.

2. In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, every person or entity who owns or occupies a building on property in the following zoning districts: M-2 (Heavy Industrial District); PM-1 and PM-2 (Planned Manufacturing Districts); PC (Planned Community Districts where the primary land use is commercial or industrial); and A (Airport District), shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and construct or install a trash enclosure on or before December 31, 1996. The Planning Director is authorized to grant an extension, not to exceed ninety days, in the case of extreme hardship. (Ord. 1132 § 2 (part), 1993; Ord. 1006 § 1 (part), 1988)

18.146.040 Exceptions to requirements.

A. In addition, the requirements of this chapter may be applied by the City Council or Planning Commission as a condition to the granting of a use permit, variance or ordinance amendment in any commercial, manufacturing, industrial, retail, planned community or multifamily zoning district.

B. The Director of Planning has the power to grant an exception to the requirement for a trash enclosure if it is determined that any use in the proposed structure will not generate enough trash to necessitate the use of a garbage can, trash bin, or number of trash receptacles to require screening and enclosure or if such cans, bins, or receptacles are maintained inside of a building.

C. The Planning Director has the power to work with property and business owners to identify options which result in implementation of the spirit and intent of this chapter, where unique or unusual circumstances exist such as buildings constructed without setbacks or access to rear portions of the property. (Ord. 1132 § 2 (part), 1993; Ord. 1006 § 1 (part), 1988)

18.146.050 Screening and accessibility of trash enclosures.

Trash enclosures shall be sited and constructed to provide adequate screening from public view of refuse, as follows:

A. Trash enclosures shall not be located nearer than twenty feet to streets or sidewalks, and shall be located to the rear of a building where possible.

B. Trash enclosures should be easily accessible to collection vehicles and collection personnel. The area directly in front of any trash enclosure should be less than a two-percent slope to make manipulation of the trash bin as easy as possible. Trash enclosures shall be of sufficient size to store trash receptacles, or trash bins, as specified by the local solid waste disposal company.

C. Trash enclosures shall be constructed to be as inconspicuous as possible. The contents of the enclosures shall be screened from public view.

D. Trash enclosures shall be constructed of galvanized chain-link fence material equipped with redwood or vinyl slats, or a solid material such as wood or masonry matching the main structure may be used. Architectural review shall be required for all trash enclosures. A building permit is not required for trash enclosures which do not exceed six feet in height and do not have a roof.

E. Trash enclosures shall be located more than fifteen feet from any front entrance to a structure.

F. Trash enclosures shall be maintained in good condition on a continual basis. (Ord. 1132 § 2 (part), 1993; Ord. 1006 § 1 (part), 1988)