124.32(A) Dumpsters and dumpster enclosures - multi-family
and nonresidential
.
124.32(A)(1) Residential plots containing four or more
shall not be required to provide and maintain dumpsters and dumpster enclosures so long as there are either carports, garages, or other enclosed areas suitable for storage of waste containers and provided that the residents utilize the enclosed storage areas to store their waste containers when not being made accessible for trash pickup.
124.32(A)(2) All other multi-family residential
shall, at a minimum, have one four-cubic-yard garbage container and one set of recycling containers for every 25
, unless provisions are made with the franchised collector for increased frequency of collection in lieu of additional or larger containers in accordance with all provisions of this Section.
124.32(A)(3) Nonresidential
shall, at a minimum, have one garbage container and one set of recycling containers to service the
in accordance with all provisions of this Section. The maximum walking distance from any egress point of the
to any such dumpster enclosure shall be no greater than 100 feet.
124.32(A)(4) Dumpsters and dumpster enclosures shall be located in a position accessible for collection by the equipment of the franchised collector.
124.32(A)(5) Dumpsters and dumpster enclosures are not permitted within any
or Private
.
124.32(B) Design specifications - multi-family
and nonresidential
.
124.32(B)(1) Permits shall be applied for and obtained from the
in accordance with the
. The
shall have obtained all other required permits from other agencies prior to obtaining a permit from the
.
124.32(B)(2) The perimeter of the dumpster pad shall be enclosed on three sides by an enclosure no less than six feet in
. The enclosure must provide a visual barrier between the interior and exterior of the dumpster area. At no time shall any portions of the dumpster be visible. The enclosure shall be constructed of masonry and finished to match the
that it serves. The remaining side of the dumpster enclosure shall be enclosed with gates constructed in accordance with requirements set forth in this Section
124.32(B)(3) The minimum inside dimensions of the enclosure shall be no less than 12 feet by 12 feet.
124.32(B)(4) Each dumpster enclosure shall have at least a 36-inch pedestrian opening on one side to enable a
to walk into the enclosure to deposit trash, garbage, refuse, or recyclable materials.
124.32(B)(5) The gates of the enclosure shall be constructed of a frame with opaque or translucent walls affixed thereto, and both frame and walls shall be of a material of sufficient strength to withstand normal use. Gates constructed with wood are prohibited. Gates shall be attached to metal posts at least four inches in diameter with at least two hinges. Each gate shall have a wheel at the bottom to prevent sagging and shall have drop pins or rods to hold the gates in place in both open and closed positions.
124.32(B)(6) The base of the enclosure shall be six-inch thick poured concrete, as required by the
, raised above the surrounding grade so not to collect stormwater. The concrete base shall extend six feet beyond the front opening of the enclosure as an apron, and shall be level with the surrounding grade.
124.32(B)(7) All dumpster pads shall be at least two feet larger than the dumpster on all sides. Wheel stops or posts shall be permanently affixed to the pad at least one foot inside the perimeter of the pad to prevent the dumpster from striking the enclosure during the collection process.
124.32(C) General requirement.
124.32(C)(1) The above requirements are minimum standards that shall be shown on all site plans.
124.32(C)(2) Any enclosures provided for the
of food-handling establishments shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Broward County Health Department relative to can-wash facilities, floor drains, etc., currently enacted or as may be amended from time to time.
124.32(C)(3) Any dumpsters used to deposit food waste from establishments preparing and serving food shall be emptied not less than every other day.
(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010; Am. Ord. 2014-08, passed 3-3-2014)