A. Applicability: The requirements of this section apply to refuse areas, ground-mounted mechanical equipment, ground-mounted utilities, outdoor storage areas, and off-street loading areas to screen them from view of the street and adjacent properties.
B. Refuse Area, Ground-Mounted Mechanical Equipment, Ground- Mounted Utility, And Outdoor Storage Area Screening Requirements: Refer to figure 10-9-7-1, "Refuse Area, Ground-Mounted Mechanical Equipment, Ground-Mounted Utility, And Outdoor Storage Area Screening", of this section.
1. Location: Refuse areas shall be located in the interior side yard or rear yard. Refer to subsections 10-7-3W, "Outdoor Storage Area", and 10-7-4C13, "Mechanical Equipment", of this title for location requirements for outdoor storage and ground-mounted mechanical equipment standards.
2. Opaque Fence Or Wall: The refuse area or outdoor storage area shall be completely screened by an opaque masonry wall or fence on three (3) sides, and an opaque gate on the fourth side. The wall of a principal structure may serve as a screening wall.
a. Height: The fence or wall shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height.
b. Complementary Design: Screening elements should complement the architectural style of the primary building on-site and use building materials similar to those used for the primary building.
c. Gate: The enclosure of the refuse area or outdoor storage area shall be gated, and remain locked except during times of refuse deposit or collection.
3. Landscape Elements: Landscape shrubs or native grasses may be installed on three (3) sides of the area, with plantings located between the fencing and back of curb, and screening the full length of each side. Installed shrubs shall form a continuous hedge comprised of individual small shrubs of an appropriate species that are adaptable to being grown as a hedge, with a minimum width of twenty four inches (24"), spaced thirty six inches (36") on center.
C. Off-Street Loading Area Screening Requirements: The area adjacent to any off-street loading areas, shall be treated with landscaping and buffering per the requirements of subsection 10-9-5B, "Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape", of this chapter.
FIGURE 10-9-7-1
REFUSE AREA, GROUND-MOUNTED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, GROUND-MOUNTED UTILITY, AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA SCREENING
REFUSE AREA, GROUND-MOUNTED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, GROUND-MOUNTED UTILITY, AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA SCREENING
(Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018)