All multifamily residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and all other land uses - with the exception of detached single-family homes - shall provide an enclosure for the storage of containers for solid waste and recyclable materials. Such enclosures shall be sufficiently sized to accommodate the number and size of bins needed for the sanitary storage and collection of solid waste and recyclable materials generated by the facility on a weekly or more frequent basis. The design and construction of such storage areas shall be subject to the approval of the Director and shall be:
1. Enclosed on three sides by a solid screening wall or fence with a minimum height of five feet, designed to be architecturally compatible with the surrounding structures.
2. Provided with an approved operable door or gate on the fourth side properly secured to prevent access by unauthorized persons and minimize scavenging, while allowing authorized persons access for disposal and collection of materials.
3. Provided with a covering or roof for security (to prevent scavenging and/or dumping). The roof should provide adequate clearance to allow complete access to the waste bins, but should not exceed eight feet in height. Open areas between the solid wall and the roof should also be secured.
4. Provided with a concrete pad within the fenced or walled areas and a concrete apron that facilitates the handling of the individual bins or containers.
5. Designed to accommodate individual bins or containers that protect contents from adverse environmental conditions that might render recyclable materials unmarketable. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)