No owner, tenant or occupant of any lot in any district may store, place, or keep, or permit to be stored, placed or kept on that lot, any combination of dumpsters, compactors, grease dumpsters or any other waste or garbage containers (hereinafter referred to as "containers"), that exceed a total of 120 gallons in capacity, outside an enclosed building, except for collection purposes as is otherwise permitted in this Code, unless the following conditions are met:
A. The containers shall be located on a concrete pad that is enclosed by a three sided structure constructed of masonry construction or wood sufficient to provide complete visual screening of the containers to a height of twelve (12) inches above the top of the containers. The unit shall be constructed with materials similar to the principal structure. The structures shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet from any property line on an adjacent residential lot. It shall not project into or be located on a front or side yard. It may be located in a rear yard but shall be not less than five (5) feet from any rear or side lot lines. On corner lots, it shall be set back from the side street not less than the required setback for the adjacent main building on the butt lot plus an additional five (5) feet.
B. Landscaping shall be provided around the structure as is required by Chapter 1294, Landscaping and Buffering, to insure that the visual impact of the structure is harmonious with the general appearance of the surrounding structures and uses.
C. If the opening of the unit is in sight of the public right-of-way, it shall be covered by a door constructed of steel and wood which shall remain closed when not in use and it shall be maintained in good condition.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)