(A) Intent. This section establishes standards and procedures for the siting and operation of a recycling facility that will provide for the collection, sorting and processing of recyclable materials.
(B) Permitted use. Recycling facilities shall be permitted in all industrial districts within the city and are subject to a site plan/design review process. All collecting and loading of recyclable materials shall be in accordance with Title 8, Chapter 7 of this code.
(C) Development standards. Recycling facilities shall comply with the following standards:
1. Established on a separate parcel not accessory to a main use;
2. Not located within 100 feet of a residential use;
3. Screened from public rights-of-way by solid, decorative masonry walls or located within an enclosed structure as approved by the city;
4. Structure setbacks, landscaping requirements and performance standards shall be as required by the zoning district;
5. Exterior storage of materials shall be in sturdy containers that are secured and maintained in good condition. Storage shall not be visible above the height of the required screening;
6. Site shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary and orderly fashion, free of litter and other undesirable materials. Loose debris shall be removed daily;
7. There shall be no “after hours” donation of recyclable materials. Facility will be locked and secured when closed for operation; and
8. May have up to an average of two outbound truck shipments of material each day.
(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)