(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to screen refuse areas, outdoor storage areas, and outdoor sales and display areas from view of the street and adjacent properties.
(B) Applicability. The requirements of this section apply to refuse areas, outdoor storage areas, and outdoor sales and display areas.
(C) Refuse and outdoor storage area screening requirements.
(1) Location. Refuse areas and outdoor storage areas shall be located in the interior side or rear yards.
(2) Opaque fence or wall. The refuse area or outdoor storage area shall be completely screened by an opaque masonry wall or simulated wood fence on three sides. The wall of a principal structure may serve as one of the screening walls.
(a) Height. The fence or wall shall have a minimum height of six feet or an equivalent to the height of the refuse or outdoor storage area to be screened, whichever is greater.
(b) Gate. The enclosure of the refuse area or outdoor storage area shall be gated.
(3) Drainage. Refuse areas shall comply with any applicable state and local code requirements for proper drainage.
(D) Off-street loading areas, outdoor sales and display area screening requirements. The area adjacent to any off-street loading areas, outdoor sales and display areas shall be treated with landscaping and buffering per the requirements of § 1250.05(A) (Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard).
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)