(A) Areas for recycling shall be adequate in capacity, number and distribution to serve the development where the project occurs.
(B) Dimensions of the recycling area shall accommodate containers consistent with current methods of collection in the area in which the project is to be located.
(C) An adequate number of bins or containers to allow for the collection and loading of recycling materials generated by the development should be located within the recycling areas of development projects.
(D) The design and construction of recycling areas shall be compatible with surrounding land uses.
(E) Recycling areas shall be secured to prevent the theft of recyclable materials by unauthorized persons, while allowing authorized persons access for disposal of materials.
(F) Recycling areas or the bins or containers placed therein must provide protection against adverse environmental conditions which might render the collected materials unmarketable.
(G) Driveways or travel aisles shall provide unobstructed access for collection vehicles and personnel and provide at least the minimum clearance required by the collection methods and vehicles utilized by the hauler in the area in which development project exists.
(H) A sign clearly identifying all recycling and solid waste collection and loading areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access the recycling areas.
(I) Residential developers and property owners are encouraged to include recycling areas or systems within the residence, as roll-out drawers below the sink for recycling receptacles; fireproof, cleanable, secure chutes from the living space to the space for collecting and loading recyclable materials, and the like. Recommend internal storage space for individual living units of residential development projects is three cubic feet.
(1994 Code, § 8.20.040) (Ord. 93-103, passed - -1993)