Sec. 6-2.702. Location requirements for outdoor waste enclosures.

   (a) Whenever practical, Waste Enclosures shall not be visible from a public street or right-of-way. In those instances when it is not possible to locate the Waste Enclosure at the back of the parcel and/or behind the main structure, the enclosure shall be situated in such a manner that the gates shall not be readily visible from a public street or right-of-way.

   (b)   If conditions are such that the Waste Enclosure must be built where it will be visible from the street, the architectural design and decor must be the same as the structure it serves.

   (c)   Adequate back-up distance shall be provided for the Contractor's service vehicles. The required distance varies depending on circumstances, so developers are required to consult with Exclusive Franchise Hauler and obtain approval prior to submitting building plans to the City.

   In relation to the building served:

   (d)   Resident access to Waste Enclosures serving MFD-C or MXD developments via walk-up shall be located no further than 150 feet from the front door of the furthest residential unit served as measured along the accessible path of travel. Waste Enclosures serving all other commercial buildings shall be located no further than 250 feet from the nearest point of the building served.

   (e)   Haulers must have access to parking garages or locked gates without restriction or prior notification. The building occupants may bring out containers for collection, but they must meet timing and placement requirements under Sections 6-2.503 and 6-2.504 of this Ordinance.

   (f)   The path between the building served and the enclosure will be used by those that empty the waste containers in the building. The path of travel shall be sufficiently accessible for the building occupants and users. If the enclosure must be handicapped accessible, an accessible route of travel from the building will be required, per California Building Code.

   (g)   Collection Containers cannot be placed within five (5) feet of combustible walls, openings, or combustible roof eave lines unless the enclosure is protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. This restriction does not apply to carts or cans. Containers cannot be placed under stairways unless the stairway is fire rated for one (1) hour or protected by automatic fire sprinklers.

(Ord. 1688-NS, eff. December 17, 2021)