17-11-0300 Trash storage area screening.

   17-11-0301 Applicability. All of the following must provide for the enclosure and screening of dumpsters and trash collection bins:

      17-11-0301-A multi-unit buildings containing more than 6 dwelling units;

      17-11-0301-B business, commercial, or manufacturing development; and

      17-11-0301-C substantial rehabilitation of such developments, when the cost of such repair or rehabilitation exceeds 150% of the property's assessed value.

   17-11-0302 Exemptions. Trash compactors are exempt from the enclosure and screening requirements. Trash compactors must be required for any new residential, business, commercial or manufacturing use that generates 50 or more cubic yards of garbage per week as provided in Title 7, Chapter 7-28, Section 7-28-225 of the Municipal Code.

   17-11-0303 Screening Methods.

      17-11-0303-A Required trash storage area screening may be achieved by designating an enclosed space for trash facilities within a principal building or within an accessory structure such as a garage.

      17-11-0303-B When trash storage areas are not enclosed within a principal building or accessory structure, they must be screened on all sides by masonry walls with a minimum height of 6 feet. One side of the storage area must be furnished with an opaque, lockable gate.

Figure 17-11-0303-B

      17-11-0303-C The screening walls required by this section must be planted with vines.

(Added Coun. J. 5-26-04, p. 25275)