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§ 10.168.070   Recycling facilities.
   For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   COLLECTION FACILITY. A center for the acceptance by donation, redemption or purchase, of recyclable materials from the public. The facility shall not complete any processing except limited bailing, batching and the sorting of recyclable material and shall be classified as either a “small collection” or “large collection” facility.
      (1)   LARGE COLLECTION FACILITY. A collection facility which occupies an area of more than 200 square feet and may include a mobile unit, bulk reverse vending machine or a grouping of reverse vending machines, a kiosk type unit which may include a permanent structure, or an unattended container placed for the donation of recyclable materials.
      (2)   PROCESSING FACILITY. A building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. PROCESSING means the preparation of material for efficient shipment or to an end-user’s specifications, by such means as baling, briquetting, impacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning and remanufacturing.
      (3)   SMALL COLLECTION FACILITY. A collection facility which occupies an area of not more than 200 square feet, and may include a mobile unit, bulk reverse vending machine or a grouping of reverse vending machines, a kiosk type unit which may include a permanent structure, or an unattended container placed for the donation of recyclable materials.
   RECYCLABLE MATERIAL. Reusable material including but not limited to metals, glass, plastic and paper, which are intended for reuse, remanufactured or reconstitution for the purpose of using the altered form. RECYCLABLE MATERIAL does not include refuse or hazardous materials. RECYCLABLE MATERIAL may include used motor oil collected and transported in accordance with Cal. Health and Safety Code §§ 25250.11 and 216643.2(b)(4).
   RECYCLING FACILITY. A center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials. A certified recycling facility or certified processor means a recycling facility certified by the Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986. A RECYCLING FACILITY does not include storage containers or processing activity located on the premises of a residential, commercial or manufacturing use and used solely for the recycling of material generated by that residential property, business or manufacturer. RECYCLING FACILITIES are either collection facilities or processing facilities.
(1995 Code, § 10.168.070) (Ord. 00-1854, passed - -2000)
§ 10.168.080   Outdoor assemblies in the R-A Zone District.
   Outdoor assemblies shall comply with the following requirements of this section.
   (A)   A conditional use permit shall be obtained in accordance with the procedures outlined in Chapter 10.116.
   (B)   Applicant shall provide a detailed site plan depicting areas to be used for seating, parking, driveways, open space areas and setbacks.
   (C)   Parking shall be provided at one space per three seats, or if no seats are provided, one space per 40 square feet of area devoted to assembly use. All parking areas shall be improved to include gravel, rock, dust binder or other surfacing material which will mitigate dust. All parking areas shall be maintained to control dust.
   (D)   All outdoor music shall not exceed 65dbA at any property line conterminous with any R-1 Zone District.
   (E)   All public works improvements shall be provided as required by the Public Works Director.
   (F)   No loud speaker may be used for an outdoor assembly that produces sounds which will cause a significant noise impact. An applicant which proposes the use of a loud speaker shall submit a plan to the Planning Commission demonstrating that the use of a loud speaker will not cause significant noise impacts.
   (G)   Property must contain a single-family house which is owner occupied by the applicant/holder of the use permit.
   (H)   Hours of operation shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Planning Commission may impose additional requirements by restricting the use to certain days of the week.
   (I)   The Planning Commission may require a time limit (sunset clause) on any use permit.
(1995 Code, § 10.168.080) (Ord. 00-1854, passed - -2000)
§ 10.168.090   Medical marijuana businesses and deliveries.
   (A)   Definitions set out in Title 5, § 5.96.020 are applicable herein.
   (B)   Except for two dispensaries considered legal non-conforming uses as provided in Title 5, § 5.96.015, no medical marijuana business, dispensary, stationary or mobile, or commercial cultivation facility are permitted in any zone in the City of Tulare.
   (C)   No more than one medical marijuana business may operate out of a single building.
   (D)   All medical marijuana dispensaries under this section are considered commercial businesses with a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) of "Personal Services" (group 70) or "Miscellaneous Services" (group 89).
   (E)   No commercial deliveries of marijuana are permitted in any zone in the city.
(Ord. 15-13, passed 1-19-2016; Ord. 05-2000, passed 1-3-2006)