§ 9-35.050. Standards for Recyclable and Discard Collection Containers

A.

Space allocation requirements. The following space allocation requirements shall apply to all development projects subject to this Chapter:

TABLE 3-8 - MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECYCLING AND DISCARDS CONTAINERS

Land Use	Minimum Space Required (interior wall dimensions) [space (length × width × height) expressed in feet (′) per specified enclosure]	Intended Use for the Space
Multi-Unit Residential	9′ × 7′ or 14′ × 4.5′ space for first 20 dwelling units, and 7′ × 4.5′ for each additional 20 dwelling units.	2 side-by-side 3 cubic yard bins (one for discards, one for recyclables) for first increment of 20 units, and one additional 3 cubic yard bin for each additional increment.
Office and General Commercial	9′ × 7′ or 14′ × 4.5′ space for first 20,000 gross building square feet; and 7′ × 4.5′ space for next 20,000 gross building square feet; or two 24′ × 10′ spaces.	2 side-by-side 3 cubic yard bins (one for discards, one for recyclables) for first increment of 20,000 gross building square footage, and one additional 3 cubic yard bin for each additional increment.
Retail	9′ × 7′ or 14′ × 4.5′ space for each 8,000 gross building square feet; or, one space of 24′ × 10′ and another 7′ × 4.5′ for each 8,000 gross building square feet.	2 side-by-side 3 cubic yard bins (one for discards, one for recyclables) for each increment of 8,000 gross building square feet.
Industrial	9′ × 7′ or 14′ × 4.5′ space for first 20,000 gross building square feet and 7′ × 4.5′ for each additional 10,000 gross building square feet; or, one space of 24′ × 10′ and another 7′ × 4.5′.	2 side-by-side 3 cubic yard bins (one for discards, one for recyclables) for first increment of 20,000 gross building square footage, and one 3 cubic yard bin for each additional increment.
Institutional	9′ × 7′ or 14′ × 4.5′ space for each development.	2 side-by-side 3 cubic yard bins (one for discards, one for recyclables).

 

Note: A project with at least 2 acre of landscaping shall provide space for at least one additional bin for compostable material.

B.

Storage within a building. Bin storage within a building shall comply with applicable Fire Code requirements.

C.

Enclosure requirements.

1.

Existing development. If an existing development has sufficient space within the enclosures to reasonably accommodate recycling bins, the required bins shall be located within enclosures. If the existing development does not have sufficient space within enclosures or sufficient enclosures in compliance with Subsection A, any additionally required bins may be located outside an enclosure or adjacent to the areas used for collection of discards.

2.

Proposed development. In cases where space allocation for collection of recyclable materials required by this Chapter anticipates use of a bin, the space shall be allocated inside an enclosure or enclosures. Each enclosure shall have four sides, one of which includes a solid decorative opaque gate, unless bins are stored within a building.

D.

Limitations on enclosure location.

1.

Each enclosure within a multi-family residential, commercial, or industrial project shall be no further than 250 feet from the nearest point of each unit being served by that bin.

2.

An enclosure shall not be located in any required parking space, landscape, or setback area, or in an alleyway or other publicly owned right-of-way, where it may disrupt circulation patterns.

3.

An enclosure shall have minimal visual impact by being located in such a manner as to not be visible from a street.

4.

The location of collection bins and their enclosures shall be shown on the site plan of all preliminary and final plan drawings submitted by the applicant to the City.

E.

Enclosure design, materials and construction. Each bin enclosure shall comply with the following standards.

1.

Floor slab.

a.

Each enclosure shall be built on a concrete slab consisting of five-inch aggregate base material and six-inch Portland cement paving. Within the enclosure, the slab shall have a level surface (no slope) where rollout bins are used.

b.

A minimum four-foot wide, six-inch thick concrete apron shall be constructed along the entire width of the enclosure doorway in front of each enclosure. The concrete apron in front of any enclosure shall be less than a two percent slope away from the enclosure.

2.

Walls. The walls of a bin enclosure shall be at least six feet high as measured from the point of highest grade. Walls shall be constructed of solid masonry with decorative exterior surface finish compatible with any required perimeter walls or the main structure.

3.

Opening and gate.

a.

Each enclosure shall have a gate or gates and shall be designed with cane bolts to secure each gate when in the open position. An enclosure gate shall swing outward or slide parallel to a side wall with safe, unobstructed clearance if possible. An enclosure gate shall not open toward any public right-of-way.

b.

The access opening to an enclosure shall be at least 84 inches wide. This requirement applies to the amount of space exposed when the gate is fully opened.

4.

Curbing. To prevent damage to the interior wall of the enclosure, six-inch raised concrete curbing shall be installed abutting the inside perimeter of the wall.

5.

Access and convenience. Each enclosure shall be designed to allow convenient access by walk-up tenants through openings in enclosure walls, without having to open the main enclosure gate. Where required by law, each enclosure shall be designed in a manner that complies with the equal access requirements of Title 24 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

6.

Roof. Each enclosure shall include a roof or trellis which will be designed to preclude trash from being blown out of the bins.

7.

Other laws. The design, location and construction of bin enclosures shall not conflict with any applicable Federal, State, or local laws relating to fire, building, access, transportation, circulation or public safety.

(§ 5, Ord. 1085, eff. January 6, 2006)