(A) Location. Dumpsters shall be permitted in the side or rear yard, provided that no dumpster shall extend closer to the front of the lot than any portion of the principal structure, and provided further that the dumpster shall not encroach on a required parking area, is clearly accessible to servicing vehicles, and is located at least ten feet from any building. Dumpsters shall comply with the setback requirements for the district in which they are located. Dumpsters shall be located as far as practicable from any adjoining residential district.
(B) Concrete pad. Dumpsters shall be placed on a concrete pad. The concrete pad should extend a minimum of three feet in front of the dumpster enclosure.
(C) Screening. Dumpsters shall be screened from view from adjoining property and public streets and thoroughfares. Dumpsters shall be screened on three sides with a decorative masonry wall, similar in material and/or color to the main structure, not less than six feet in height or at least six inches above the height of the enclosed dumpster, whichever is taller. The fourth side of the dumpster screening shall be equipped with an opaque, lockable metal gate that is the same height as the enclosure around the other three sides. Commercial grade slats are required for a chain link gate. The gate shall remain closed and shall only be opened for the loading and unloading of the dumpster.
(D) Bollards. Bollards (concrete-filled metal posts) or similar protective devices shall be installed at the opening to prevent damage to the dumpster enclosure.
(E) Site plan requirements. The location and method of screening of dumpsters shall be shown on all applications and sketch plans submitted for administrative approval or site plans submitted for approval by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission encourages the sharing of dumpsters by businesses.
(F) Exception.
(1) The requirements of this section may be modified or waived upon a determination that the location, screening, or removal of refuse will be handled in a manner acceptable to the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator. The Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator shall consult with the Fire Chief and Director of the Department of Public Services when determining the acceptability of the requested modification or waiver. The Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator may require additional landscaping, screening or other site improvements as an alternative to adhering to the requirements of this section. If a requirement for a dumpster is waived, the site plan or sketch plan shall show a future dumpster location to be built when or if the use of the building changes prior to occupancy.
(2) Prior to granting any exception, the property owner shall submit a written request. The owner shall provide a list of all standards requiring a waiver or modification. Any waiver or modification granted shall be limited to the use of the property at the time the request is made and evaluated. Any change in use or development of the site upon which the dumpster is located may required compliance with all standards of this section.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 09-004, passed 3-5-09; Am. Ord. 13-015, passed 9-9-13; Am. Ord. 15-003, passed 6-29-15) Penalty, see
154.999