The Zoning Administrator shall hear and decide applications for permits for small recycling centers in the C-2 and C-3 zones and similar specific plan designations, provided they comply with the following conditions:
(A) The small recycling center shall be established in conjunction with a permitted commercial use;
(B) The small recycling center shall be located away from the entrances and main drive aisles of the shopping center in which it is located and any nearby commercial enterprises;
(C) Shall be set back at least ten feet from any property line and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
(D) Shall accept only recyclable paper and glass, plastic and aluminum beverage containers;
(E) Shall have no power driven equipment except for reverse vending machines;
(F) Shall store all recyclable materials in enclosed containers or within the mobile unit when attendant is not present;
(G) Shall be maintained free of litter and any other unsightly or intrusive materials;
(H) Shall have identification signs with a maximum of 16 square feet in addition to informational signs which:
(1) Clearly identify the type of material which may be deposited;
(2) List the name and telephone number of the facility operator and hours of operation; and
(3) Give notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling enclosure or containers. Area and placement of these informational signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning Administrator as part of the temporary use permit submittal.
(I) The facility shall not reduce the area of landscaping required by the respective zone or Chapter 17.70;
(J) The facility may occupy only parking spaces above the minimum number required by Chapter 17.76 for the host user;
(K) Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present;
(L) The Zoning Administrator may require additional landscaping or other improvements as deemed necessary to buffer any noise or visual impacts of the facility from the public right-of-way and/or surrounding residences.
(`78 Code, § 17.99.050.) (Ord. 2940 § 3 (part), 2008; Ord. 2157 § 3 (part), 1993; Ord. 2047 § 1 (part), 1991.)