A dumpster regulated by this chapter shall meet each of the following requirements:
(A) The dumpster shall be located, within reason, to minimize conflicts with nearby dwellings.
(B) The dumpster shall be screened so it cannot be viewed from the right-of-way of any public street or from any adjacent residentially zoned property (as seen from any point on the property line at a height of six (6) feet), with the front of the dumpster screened and enclosed by a gate which shall remain closed except when garbage or refuse is being deposited into or removed from the dumpster. The dumpster may be screened with an attractive weather-resistant solid wood fence, decorative masonry wall, evergreen plants or a structure designed to be architecturally compatible with the principal building on the lot where the dumpster is located. The screening shall not interfere with the collection of garbage and refuse from the dumpster.
(C) The dumpster shall not be located within the right-of-way of any street.
(D) The dumpster shall not obstruct safe sight distances for traffic and pedestrians.
(E) The dumpster shall not obstruct view of traffic signs or street signs and shall not be located on a sidewalk.
(F) The dumpster shall not be located within 15 feet of a window or door of a dwelling on another lot.
(G) The area surrounding each dumpster shall be maintained free of litter, the lids shall be kept tightly secured when not in use, and dumpsters should not be overflowing with debris.
(H) A complete copy of this chapter shall be included in the Commercial and Residential Packets provided at the time a building permit is issued.
(Ord. 05-33, passed 11-14-05; Am. Ord. 19-12, passed 4-8-19) Penalty, see § 119.99