In all districts, trash or recycling collection areas, when provided for any property other than townhouses and dwellings of four or less units, shall be enclosed on at least three sides by opaque screening at least six feet in height. The open side of the enclosure shall not face any street or the front yard of any abutting property, unless an opaque gate is provided and kept closed at all times except when the trash handling area is being accessed.
(A) The owner of vacant land shall be responsible for keeping the land free of refuse.
(B) Screening. The following standards shall apply to trash or recycling collection areas:
(1) The screening shall be a minimum of six feet in height;
(2) The screening shall have a minimum of 90% opacity; and
(3) If landscaping is used for the screening, the plantings shall be evergreen and a minimum of six feet in height when planted. A 90% opacity level shall be obtained within two years. Plantings shall be replaced if they do not survive, or are damaged so as to not achieve 90% opacity.
(C) Existing uses shall be required to comply with the provisions of this section in conjunction with any expansion or additions or other site or exterior building modifications.
(`86 Code, § 9.49) (Am. Ord. 984, passed 7-17-12; Am. Ord. 1040, passed 1-5-16)