§ 155.623 TRASH AND RECYCLING FACILITIES.

   (A)   The provisions of this section are subject to the development review process outlined in §§ 155.300 through 155.313.

   (B)   All dumpsters, trash containers, and contents thereof shall be stored or concealed by means of fences, walls or opaque landscaping so as not to be visible from any street or adjoining lot.

   (C)   All screening methods shall be finished to match surrounding construction or landscape.

   (D)   Dumpsters: Outdoor collection stations shall be provided for garbage and trash removal when individual collection or indoor storage is not provided. All areas or receptacles for the storage and disposal of trash, garbage, or vegetation, such as dumpsters and trash compactors, shall meet the following standards. These provisions shall not apply to litter containers provided for convenience of pedestrians.

      (1)   Access. Access to indoor or outdoor collection stations shall be such that the removal vehicle need not make unnecessary turning or backing movements.

      (2)   Distance. When required, dumpsters shall be provided within 250 feet from the main entrance (or center of the building, if appropriate) of each principal building.

      (3)   Setback. The minimum setback for dumpsters from other residential property lines shall be 25 feet.

      (4)   Screening. All dumpsters or receptacles for the storage and disposal of trash or garbage shall be screened by a solid opaque enclosure constructed of brick, concrete, concrete block, or other material, consistent with the architectural character of the development or principal building. The open end of the enclosure shall have an opaque gate. All exterior sides of such enclosure, except the open end, shall be landscaped with shrub material, a minimum of 24 inches in height, spaced 24 inches on center at planting, or an alternative acceptable to the Planning and Zoning Board.

      (5)   Alternative methods of solid waste collection, such as centrally located compactors, trash collection at each door or unit, or trash chutes with enclosed dumpsters and roll out pads, may be substituted for dumpsters subject to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Board.

(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)