§ 1500-14-010. Collection Facility Criteria

In the zone districts within which they are permitted, Large and Small Recycling Collection Facilities as defined in Section 1500-03-090(U) shall comply with the following criteria:

A.

Location. Collection Facilities including mobile units, kiosks, containers, vending machines, permanent structures and similar uses shall not be located within 100 feet of a property zoned or occupied for residential use.

B.

Setback. Collection Facilities shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any street right-of-way and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

C.

Equipment. Collection Facilities shall not use power-driven processing equipment except for reverse vending machines.

D.

Storage. Collection Facilities shall store all recyclable materials in containers or in a mobile unit vehicle, and shall not leave materials outside of containers when attendant is not present.

E.

Containers. All containers shall be constructed of durable waterproof and rustproof material(s), shall be secured from unauthorized removal of material, and shall be of sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected on the collection schedule. In no event shall material be allowed to overflow the containers.

F.

Information. All containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of materials that may be deposited, the name and telephone number of the facility operator, the hours of operation, and a notice stating that no material shall be left outside of the recycling enclosure or containers.

G.

Signage. Collection Facilities may have identification signs complying with the requirements of Article 21 (Signs).

H.

Landscaping. Collection Facilities shall not be located within or impair required landscaping for any use.

I.

Parking. Parking spaces occupied by a Collection Facility and attendant shall not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required for any other use on the property unless a parking study shows available capacity during recycling facility operation.

J.

Site Maintenance. Collection Facility sites shall be maintained clean, sanitary, and free of litter and any other undesirable materials.