A. Standards for siting and screening of trash dumpsters. Dumpsters may be permitted or required as accessory to any use other than single- and two-family residential uses, subject to the following conditions:
1. Location. Dumpsters shall be located in the rear
, provided any such dumpster shall not encroach on a required parking area, is clearly accessible to servicing vehicles, and is located at least ten feet from any
. Dumpsters shall comply with the
requirements for the district in which they are located, and shall be located as far as practicable from any adjoining residential district.
2. Concrete pad. Dumpsters shall be placed on a concrete pad. The concrete pad should extend a minimum of three feet in front of the dumpster enclosure.
3. Screening. (revised 1/12/2010) Dumpsters shall be screened from view from adjoining property and public
and
. Dumpsters shall be screened on three sides with a permanent
, decorative masonry wall, wood fencing, or earth mound, not less than six feet in height or at least one foot above the height of the enclosed dumpster, whichever is taller.
4. Wood screening standards. If wood fencing is selected as the desired dumpster screening alternative, the following standards shall apply:
a. Materials. Only solid No. 1 pressure-treated wood shall be permitted.
b. Posts. Posts shall be set in concrete 42 inches below
level. Two types of posts shall be permitted:
(i). 6-inch x 6-inch pressure-treated wood, or
(ii). 3-inch diameter galvanized steel posts.
5. Bollards. Bollards (concrete filled metal posts) or similar protective devices shall be installed at the opening to prevent damage to the screening wall or
.
6. Site plan requirements. The location and method of screening of dumpsters shall be shown on all site plans and shall be subject to the approval of the
.
(Ord. passed 7-9-2013)