§ 159.007 SCREENING OF OPEN STORAGE, REFUSE AREAS, AND UTILITY APPURTENANCES.
   (A)   Intent and applicability.
      (1)   Intent. To reduce the visibility of open storage, refuse areas, and utility appurtenances from public areas and adjacent properties.
      (2)   General applicability. All dumpsters, open storage, refuse areas, and utility appurtenances in all districts.
(B)   Screening of Open Storage, Refuse Areas, & Utility Appurtenances
(1)   Open Storage & Refuse Area Screening Requirements
Location on the Site
Not permitted in front or corner side yards
Opaque Screen Wall note 1
Required around 3 sides of the dumpster and trash bin area   a
Screen Wall Height
Height shall be the higher of the following:
1.   6'
2.   Height of use to be screened
3.   Height as determined by Village to accomplish objective of the screen
Visible Openings
Openings visible from the public way or adjacent properties must be furnished with opaque gates   b
Landscape Requirement
If refuse area is located within larger paved area, such as a parking lot, landscape islands must be located on 3 sides of the area, with at least 1 medium or large shade tree in at least 1 of the landscape areas note 2   c
(2)   Utility Appurtenance Screening Requirements
Large Private Mechanical Equipment note 3
Shall be fenced with opaque wood or brick-faced masonry on all sides facing right-of-way
Small Private Mechanical Equipment note 4
Shall have landscape screening and a shrub bed containing shrubs spaced no more than 36" on center
 
Notes:
1   Vertical structured barrier to visibility at all times such as a fence or wall.
2   This tree, if located within 50' of a parking space, may be utilized to meet the minimum shade requirements.
3   Large private mechanical equipment is equal to or greater than 4' in height.
4   Small private mechanical equipment is smaller than 4' in height.
Figure (7) 1 Screening of Open Storage & Refuse Areas
(Ord. 2014-O-9, passed 5-20-14)