(A) A compost facility shall be allowed only in the rear yard areas behind the dwelling houses.
(B) No compost facility shall be closer than ten feet from any rear lot lines of the land upon which the facility is situated. In no event shall a compost facility be closer than ten feet from any house, garage, building, or residence, whether on the land housing the compost facility or on adjacent lands.
(C) The compost facility shall be constructed of wood, fencing, wooden barrels or steel barrels. The size of the compost facility shall not exceed four feet by six feet. The height shall not exceed four feet as measured from the terrain.
(D) The compost facility must be operated as a compost pile, including turned and lime or other chemicals applied as needed.
(E) The compost facility will be deemed unsanitary and a hazard to the health, safety, and general welfare of the public if any of the following defects are in existence or identified:
(1) If the compost facility is the source of noxious odors to any adjacent homes or residences;
(2) If there is any evidence of the presence or breeding of vermin; or
(3) If there is any evidence of household refuse, trash, or food waste in the facility.
(Ord. 401, passed 6-22-1992)