(A) Generally. Any newly placed solid waste dumpster shall be screened on all sides as necessary to screen views from public streets and dwellings. Such screening shall consist of decorative masonry walls, mostly solid weather-resistant wood fencing or fencing of a similar appearance (such as white vinyl vertical planks). Primarily evergreen plantings are also encouraged in addition to the fence or wall. The fence or wall shall include a self-latching door or gate.
(B) Setback from dwellings. An outdoor solid waste container with a capacity of over 25 cubic feet shall be kept the maximum distance that is feasible from any abutting dwelling, in the determination of the Zoning Officer, provided that the container is not in the minimum front yard. In any case, an outdoor solid waste container shall be kept a minimum of 15 feet from an abutting dwelling. A solid waste dumpster shall not be located in a front yard.
(C) Movement of dumpster. If a solid waste dumpster is moved from one part of a lot to another part of a lot, then it shall come into compliance with this section.
(D) Enclosed; location. All waste containers shall be completely enclosed, and the lid shall be kept in place. The locations of all dumpsters shall be shown on all site plans and land development plans submitted to the borough.
(E) Application. This section shall not apply to dumpsters temporarily placed during actual construction or demolition on the premises, or for recycling containers that do not involve garbage.
(2006 Code, § 27-806) (Ord. 12/18/2003, passed 12-18-2003, § 806) Penalty, see § 154.999