Chapter 3-60
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CONTAINER ENCLOSURES
Sections:
3-60-010 Purpose and definitions.
3-60-020 Enclosure facilities required.
3-60-030 Procedures.
3-60-040 Enclosure design and construction requirements.
3-60-050 Recyclable materials enclosures (interior).
3-60-060 Enclosure violation.
3-60-010 Purpose and definitions.
The purpose of this chapter is to implement state requirements for reduction, diversion and recycling by providing safe areas and facilities for solid waste, recyclable materials and compostable materials enclosures. (See LMC 8.08.700 and following.)
In this chapter the definitions set forth in LMC 8.08.020 apply. (Ord. 1659 § 1, 2002)
3-60-020 Enclosure facilities required.
The owner or occupant of land or buildings used for any purpose shall provide the enclosure facilities as required by and which conform with regulations set forth in this chapter. However, enclosure structures lawfully constructed or established before July 27, 1994, which do not comply with the provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed nonconforming so long as any addition to, enlargement, repair or rearrangement of the enclosure structure does not increase the nonconforming nature of the structure. The required enclosure facilities are as follows:
A. Single-Family Premises or Multifamily Premises of Three Units or Less. No enclosure structure shall be required; however, containers for recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste shall be stored in such a manner that containers are screened from public view from the front of the property. Recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste containers may be placed in public view for purposes of collection as provided in Article II of the solid waste management regulations, beginning at LMC 8.08.030.
B. Multifamily Uses of Four or More Units, and All Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Uses Approved after July 27, 1994. Adequate and accessible enclosures for the storage of recyclable materials and compostable materials shall be provided, in addition to the requirement that solid waste be stored in proper containers as specified in Article II of Chapter 8.08 LMC. The design, construction and accessibility of enclosures shall conform to the requirements in this chapter.
C. Multifamily Uses of Four or More Units, and All Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Uses Approved before July 27, 1994. Any modifications or additions to uses or tenant spaces identified in subsection (B) of this section, existing prior to July 27, 1994, which exceed $20,000 worth of construction building permit value within a 12-month period, individually or cumulatively, shall conform to the requirements of subsection (B) of this section. (Ord. 1659 § 1, 2002)
3-60-030 Procedures.
Plans submitted to the building department for issuance of a building permit shall be referred to the planning division for review and approval of the proposed design size and location of recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste enclosures, and the number, type and placement of containers. The planning division shall assure plans conform to the enclosure design and construction requirements in LPZC 3-60-040. In addition to these requirements, plans shall conform to design review and building code requirements. The community development director may approve such plans, require modifications, or may impose additional requirements necessary for the safe and efficient collection of solid waste, compostable materials and recyclable materials. (Ord. 1659 § 1, 2002)
3-60-040 Enclosure design and construction requirements.
Recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste enclosures shall be adequate in capacity, number and distribution to serve the existing and future occupants of the premises. An adequate number of containers shall be supplied for each enclosure, as determined by the community development director.
A. Container Enclosures. Each recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste container enclosure shall be enclosed on four sides, one of which shall include a solid door, unless the containers are stored within a legally approved building. The enclosure shall fully screen solid waste, compostable materials and recyclable materials containers and materials from public view.
B. Maintenance and Cleaning. Maintenance and cleaning of each recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste enclosure is the responsibility of the occupant or owner of the premises. Recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste enclosures shall be maintained in the condition in which they were approved.
C. Location.
1. Any recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste enclosure areas shall be located so they are convenient and accessible to persons placing materials in containers as well as franchisee and permittees. Recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste containers shall normally be located in the same enclosure unless special circumstances require otherwise. Such determination shall be the discretion of the community development director.
2. Enclosures and containers shall not be located in any required parking or setback area and shall be located to blend with the building and site architecture and design. Enclosures may be located in nonsetback landscaped areas at the discretion of the community development director.
3. Enclosures on multifamily premises shall be no greater than 250 feet from the nearest point of each unit, unless otherwise authorized by the community development director.
D. Enclosure Construction Materials. Minimum requirements for construction materials are:
1. In residential land use areas as designated in the city’s general plan, wood or masonry materials compatible with the main structure and a solid door shall be used.
2. In commercial and light industrial land use areas as designated in the city’s general plan, masonry with exterior material that matches the main structure and a solid steel door shall be used.
E. Development Standards.
1. The height of recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste enclosures shall be a minimum of five feet and maximum of 10 feet but shall be tall enough to ensure no materials or containers are visible from public view. A minimum of 10 feet of vertical clearance is required if the enclosure has a roof.
2. In residential land use areas as designated in the city’s general plan the enclosure(s) shall be able to accommodate one four-cubic-yard bin and two 96-gallon carts. A six-inch curb shall be provided inside the enclosure to protect the enclosure walls. All gates shall be hinged on the outside with cane bolts to hold the gates open.
3. In commercial, industrial and public land use areas as designated in the city’s general plan the enclosures shall be able to accommodate two seven-cubic-yard bins and three 96-gallon carts and shall be a minimum of 10 feet by 18 feet in dimension. A six-inch curb shall be provided inside the enclosure to protect the enclosure walls. All gates shall be hinged on the outside with cane bolts to hold the gates open. Four-inch bollards shall be placed on each side of all gates.
4. If a water supply is required in the area for washing (per health department requirements or otherwise), a drain to the sanitary sewer that discharges through an oil-water separator must be installed in the enclosure. Trash compactors must have a drain to the sanitary sewer, but may be uncovered provided the area around the compactor slopes away from the drain.
F. Vehicle Access. Franchisee collection vehicle access requirements to the enclosures are as follows:
1. Driveways or travel aisles leading to enclosures shall be a minimum of 16 feet in width.
2. Where driveways do not extend from street to street, a turnaround area for collection vehicles shall be provided.
3. Driveways or travel aisles shall provide unobstructed access for collection vehicles and provide a minimum of 15 feet vertical clearance. In loading areas, the minimum overhead vertical clearance shall be 22 feet for loading operations.
4. A concrete pad shall be constructed in front of each enclosure of such dimensions and orientation to allow collection vehicles to rest on the pad when loading and unloading bins and containers to prevent damage to paved surfaces.
a. The pad shall have level surface (no slope) where roll-out bins and containers are used.
b. Paving material for the pad shall consist of a five-inch aggregate base material and six inches of Portland cement paving or equivalent materials approved by the community development director.
G. Other General Provisions.
1. This section shall apply to recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste containers not accessible to the general public used exclusively by business for its recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste program.
2. This section shall not apply to retail or wholesale certified recyclers or processors. (Ord. 1659 § 1, 2002)
3-60-050 Recyclable materials enclosures (interior).
Commercial and industrial businesses may utilize interior building space in order to meet the intent of the recyclable materials enclosure requirements of this chapter under the following conditions:
A. The facilities must be equivalent to that required for exterior enclosure facilities under LPZC 3-60-040.
B. A written signed agreement between the business and franchisee or permittee for collection of recyclable materials from interior building space is required. Proof of signed agreement shall be provided to the community development director prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for new construction, tenant improvements, and/or the issuance of zoning approval for a use at a particular location. (Ord. 1659 § 1, 2002)
3-60-060 Enclosure violation.
It is unlawful for any property or building owner to remove or dismantle an enclosure, structure or area, or to use it for purposes other than for collection and storage of recyclable materials, compostable materials and solid waste for pick up. Any violation of this section is punishable under Chapter 1.16 LMC. (Ord. 1659 § 1, 2002)