A. Storage: Except as provided for by this section, all waste and recycling receptacles shall be stored within the principal structure or within an accessory enclosure.
B. Enclosures: All waste and recycling receptacles not contained within principal structures shall be enclosed in conformance with the following:
1. Exterior Walls: Exterior wall treatment shall be of similar color and materials. Exterior walls shall be minimum of six feet (6') in height or one foot (1') taller than the dumpster being enclosed and include a maintenance free front gate for access.
2. Location: The enclosure shall be located in the side or rear yard and be set back a minimum of ten feet (10') from the property line and shall not be located within any drainage and utility easement or required buffer yard.
3. Accessibility: The enclosure must be accessible to waste and recycling collection vehicles.
4. Screening: The trash/recycling receptacles for multiple-family residential, commercial, industrial and institutional uses shall be fully screened from view of adjacent properties and the public right of way. (Ord. 888, 2-21-2012)
5. Approval: The design and construction of the trash enclosure shall be subject to the approval of the zoning administrator.
6. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided surrounding trash enclosures to screen the structure from view of the public right of way and residential properties; see chapter 21 of this title for detailed requirements.
C. Recycling Space: Recycling space shall be provided as required by the Minnesota state building code.
D. Maintenance; Security: All enclosures and receptacles shall be kept in a good state of repair and waste receptacles shall include secure lids or covers to properly contain the waste and all gates and doorways into the enclosure shall be kept closed between garbage pick ups.
E. Exceptions:
1. For detached single-family dwellings, waste and recycling receptacles not contained within principal structures shall be exempt from conformance with subsection B of this section, but shall comply with the following:
a. Receptacles shall be located in side or rear yards, but not the side of a corner lot or rear yard of a double frontage lot abutting a public right of way.
b. Receptacles shall be set back a minimum of five feet (5') from all property lines.
2. Publicly accessible individual receptacles not larger than sixty (60) gallons located on commercial, industrial, institutional or public properties for convenient disposal of trash items shall be exempt from the enclosure requirements of subsection B of this section.
3. In the I-CBD, I-1, and I-2 districts, recycling receptacles do not have to be enclosed in accordance with subsection B of this section, but shall be located in the side yard, except in the case of a corner lot, or rear yard, fully screened from view, shall comply with accessory building setback requirements and shall not contain any putrescible material.
4. Temporary Bulk Refuse Receptacles:
a. Temporary use of a container sixty (60) gallons in volume or larger shall be allowed for a period of not more than thirty (30) days within a twelve (12) month period unless extended by zoning administrator for properties with open building permits for the duration of construction only.
b. Temporary refuse containers shall be located in the front yard upon an improved driveway, setback a minimum of ten (10) feet from the back of curb or edge of pavement without obstructing a public sidewalk or trail, or shall be located within a side or rear yard subject to principal building setbacks. (Ord. 867, sec. 45, 5-17-2010; amd. Ord. 888, 2-21-2012; Ord. 1031, 6-1-2020)