(a) Nothing in this Chapter shall be so construed as to prevent persons from creating and maintaining a compost pile as permitted by Health Department regulations provided such materials are not stored in quantities or locations prohibited by any other provision of this code. Compostable material shall consist of any organic yard waste or fruit and vegetable waste. The following materials are prohibited: meat products, dairy products, food oils, and animal wastes.
(b) All such composting systems shall:
(1) Not be visible from the public right-of-way.
(2) Not be stored in the front yard or side yard setbacks.
(3) Not create a health or safety, or not be a public or private nuisance, or be operated in a manner so as not to create foul odors, or attract vermin or insects.
(4) Be permitted to be stored fifteen (15) feet from rear property lines if the compost material is comprised of organic yard waste only and enclosed by a barrier not to exceed four feet (4') in height.
(5) Be permitted to be stored five (5) feet from the rear property line, if the compost material is stored in an enclosed commercial grade compost bin.
(6) In no instance shall any compost pile or bin be located within thirty (30) feet of a residential dwelling on any adjoining lot.
(7) Not be in excess of one percent (1%) of the square foot of the lot or seventy-five (75) square feet, whichever is less.
(8) Not impede any natural water course or drainage runoff from property or any adjoining property.
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 17-16. Passed 6-13-16.)