The refuse collection areas provided by all business, industrial, and multi-family residential uses for the collection of trash, garbage, and other refuse, shall be enclosed on three (3) sides by a solid wall or fence of at least six feet (6') in height, unless within an enclosed building or structure. Provisions shall be made for regular and adequate vehicular access to such areas for collection purposes, as detennined necessary by the Director of Zoning or his/her authorized representative. In addition, the following requirements shall be met:
A. The storage of hazardous or toxic materials or wastes shall not be permitted without documented approval of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
B. Materials or wastes which might cause fumes or dust or otherwise constitute a fire hazard or which may attract rodents or insects shall be stored only in closed containers constructed of impervious materials.
C. Refuse storage containers, grills, fire pits and other items shall be stored in garages, or if outdoors may be screened with screening/fencing materials. The general guideline for installing a screen or fence is to strongly secure the wooden or plastic enclosure (of one color that compliments the house) into the ground and not attach it to the home. The screen/fencing should be placed around items to conceal the fronts, sides and tops of the items from the street view and the view from neighbors' front yards/driveways. A permit is not needed for this type of screening. Homeowners who choose to store their items outdoors without installing a screen/fence may do so as long as the items are: a) behind the rear of the home; b) along the side of the house and behind the air conditioning unit; c) along the side of the house and behind a garage/fire place/family room bump out; d) in an enclosed storage bin; or e) behind landscape plantings tall enough to block view of the fronts, sides and tops of the items just as a screen/fence would. Trash containers may not be placed outside for pick up any earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before trash service, and must be removed for storage no later than 9:00 p.m. the day of trash service. Residents with property site/design issues, or personal physical conditions causing hardships in meeting the guidelines, may contact the Building Department at 513-202-8492 to discuss alternatives. (Ord. 14-19. Passed 8-6-19.)