§ 106.30.110. Solid Waste/Recyclable Materials Storage

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Purpose. This Section provides standards which recognize the City's support for and compliance with the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act (Public Resources Code §§ 42900 through 42911).

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Applicability. These requirements apply to new multi-unit residential, and nonresidential development, or changes to existing multi-unit residential or nonresidential development that increase gross floor area by 25 percent or more.

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Extent of storage area required. Solid waste and recyclables storage areas shall be provided in the number, dimensions, and types required by the waste hauler. Additional storage areas may be required by the Director as deemed necessary.

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Enclosure requirements. Each storage area shall be fully enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall or other solid enclosure that is architecturally compatible with adjacent structures. See Figure 3-8.

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Location and access. Adequate access for vehicle maneuvering and refuse pick-up shall be provided.

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Residential zoning district. An enclosure shall be located in compliance with the front and street side setback requirements of the applicable zone, and 25 feet from an interior side or rear property line abutting property that is also in a residential zoning district.

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Nonresidential zoning district. An enclosure shall be located 15 feet from a front or street side property line in a nonresidential zoning district, and as required by the interior side and rear setback requirements of the applicable zoning district.

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Gates and landscaping. Gates shall be solid metal and continuously maintained in working order. Landscaping shall be provided to soften and screen the enclosure in compliance with Chapter 106.34 (Landscaping Standards).