(A) Collection Dumpsters shall comply with divisions (B) through (G) of this section but are exempt from other requirements of this section. Temporary Dumpsters shall comply with divisions (H) through (L) of this section but are exempt from other requirements of this section.
(B) Site plan. Dumpster locations shall be shown on all development plans and site plans. The addition of any dumpster to an existing development will require review and approval by city staff.
(C) Location. All dumpsters shall be located in the rear yard or side yard. Dumpsters shall not be located adjacent to the primary structure on the site and shall not be located within fire lanes. Due to safety considerations the final location of all dumpsters should be approved by the fire chief.
(D) Screening. All dumpsters shall be screened with a solid wall on at least three sides. The walls shall be two feet higher than the height of the dumpster. The fourth side shall be secured with a solid gate. The gate may be a maximum of eight inches above ground and shall be the full height of the walls.
(E) Design standards. The material used for the walls and gate shall be compatible with the material used in the primary structure on the site. Acceptable wall materials include reinforced concrete masonry units, solid steel fencing and wood. Gates may be of metal or wood construction. All dumpsters shall be set on concrete pads which shall be a minimum six inches thick with a minimum eight inch compacted granular base. The pad shall extend a minimum eight feet in front of the enclosure gate.
(F) Landscaping. Whenever a dumpster is located in a side yard the area surrounding the three screening walls of the dumpster shall be landscaped with non-deciduous trees and/or shrubbery.
(G) Maintenance. All dumpster, enclosures, gates and pads shall be maintained in good condition free from cracks, rust, peeling paint and free from litter and debris. Dumpsters must be emptied when full.
(H) Construction sites. Dumpsters are permitted at new building construction sites, not to exceed 9 months without specific written approval from the City Manager or his designee, and then not to exceed a period reasonably necessary to complete the construction.
(I) Existing Buildings. Dumpsters may be located on-site for the duration of remodeling, renovation or expansion work but not to exceed 3 months in any 1 year period without specific written approval from the City Manager or his designee, and then not to exceed a period reasonably necessary to complete the construction. Dumpsters must be located on a paved surface.
(J) Removal. Dumpsters must be removed from the premises once they are full, or after construction is complete, or a certificate of occupancy has been issued, whichever is earlier.
(K) Number. No more than 1 dumpster at a time is permitted on a residential lot without specific written approval from the City Manager or his designee.
(L) Other property. No trash, yard waste, garbage, building or construction debris, trees or limbs may be brought from other property or premises to a dumpster located on a residential premises.
(Ord. 17-1991, passed 6-3-91; Am. Ord. 13-1998, passed 8-3-98; Am. Ord. 19-2007, passed 7-2-07) Penalty, see § 150.999