A. Screening Of Refuse Disposal Areas:
1. All refuse disposal, grease storage containers and compactors shall be screened on a minimum of three (3) sides by a solid commercial grade wood fence, masonry wall or equivalent material to a height of not less than six feet (6') and no greater than seven feet (7') in height.
2. The enclosure shall be used strictly for the confinement of refuse and grease containers and shall not be used for the outside storage of any other materials or equipment.
3. All refuse disposal, grease storage containers and compactors shall be located on an impervious surface.
4. A refuse disposal area shall not be located in front of a building.
5. The open side of said enclosure shall be oriented so that, to the greatest extent possible, it does not face towards an abutting property or street.
6. An inset drawing of the location, design, and elevation details of the enclosure shall be depicted on the landscaping plan.
B. Screening Of Recycling Containers:
1. Multiple-Family Residential Property: Multiple-family residential property with four (4) or more units:
a. All recycling containers shall be located on an impervious surface.
b. To the greatest extent possible, all enclosures shall not be visible to an abutting residential property or dedicated street.
c. All containers shall be well maintained, brightly painted, and identified by the universal recycling symbol.
2. Nonresidential Property:
a. All recycling containers shall be located on an impervious surface.
b. All recycling containers shall be screened on a minimum of three (3) sides by a solid commercial grade wood fence, masonry wall or equivalent material to a height of not less than six feet (6') and no greater than seven feet (7') in height.
c. The enclosure shall be used strictly for the confinement of refuse, recycling, and grease containers and shall not be used for the outside storage of any other materials or equipment.
d. A recycling collection area shall not be located in front of a building.
e. The open side of said enclosure shall be oriented so that, to the greatest extent possible, it does not face towards an abutting property or street.
f. An inset drawing of the location, design, and elevation details of the enclosure shall be depicted on the landscaping plan. (Ord. 2009-31, 7-16-2009)
C. Rooftop Screening Required: All heating, air conditioning, ventilating, satellite earth stations, microwave transmission devices or other mechanical equipment located on the roof of any structure or building, except those located on single-family homes, shall be screened from adjacent streets and properties by a parapet wall or other method approved by the Zoning Officer. The design, construction materials and color of such screening shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Officer who shall base his or her approval on the following criteria: (Ord. 2011-21, 5-12-2011)
1. The design shall provide the screening effect required by this section.
2. The screening shall be constructed of materials which shall complement the materials used in the construction of the principal building or structure and shall consist of one (1) or more of the following:
a. Brick;
b. Aluminum, steel, or other approved metal;
c. Wood;
d. Fiberglass; (Ord. 2009-31, 7-16-2009)
e. CityScapes Incorporated Envisor screening system or equivalent, subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development. (Ord. 2009-31, 7-16-2009; amd. Ord. 2010-29, 5-20-2010)
3. The color shall match or complement the color of the principal building or structure.
D. Screening Requirements For All Private Generators:
1. Generators that are less than four feet (4') in all dimensions are not required to be screened.
2. Generators that are four feet (4') or greater in any dimension shall be screened in accordance with the following provisions:
a. Generators and their cabinets six feet (6') in height or less on lots with nonresidential uses and on lots with multi-family uses shall be enclosed within a masonry wall or solid fence. Fences shall be constructed of commercial grade wood or comparable materials.
b. Generators six feet (6') in height or less on lots with single-family residential uses shall be fully enclosed within a metal cabinet or by a masonry wall.
c. Generators greater than six feet (6') in height shall be completely enclosed within a metal cabinet or within a completely enclosed accessory building. Metal cabinets shall have an even, finished appearance free of projections and protrusions. The design, color and materials of completely enclosed accessory buildings shall match those of the principal structure. (Ord. 2009-31, 7-16-2009)
3. The design, construction materials and color of the screening referred to in subsection D2 of this section shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development, who shall base his or her approval on the following criteria: (Ord. 2009-31, 7-16-2009; amd. Ord. 2010-29, 5-20-2010)
a. The design shall provide the screening effect required by this section. The screening shall be constructed of materials which shall complement the materials used in the construction of the principal building or structure.
b. The color of the required screening shall match the color of the principal building or shall be selected to blend into the surroundings.
4. Landscaping shall be provided in addition to the required screening. Said landscaping shall consist, at a minimum, of large shrubs planted three feet (3') apart around the perimeter of the generator and its screening fence, wall or cabinet. For those generators and required screening that exceed six feet (6') in height, the required landscaping shall consist of tall evergreen shrubs (such as arborvitae) spaced four feet (4') apart or evergreen trees that are a minimum of eight feet (8') in height and spaced eight feet (8') apart. (Ord. 2009-31, 7-16-2009)
5. If it is not possible to meet all of the screening and landscaping regulations set forth in this subsection, the Director of Community Development, at his or her discretion, may approve an alternate plan. (Ord. 2009-31, 7-16-2009; amd. Ord. 2011-21, 5-12-2011)
E. Screening Requirements For Aboveground Service Facilities And Accessory Structures In Commercial And Industrial Districts:
1. Aboveground service facilities and accessory structures that are less than four feet (4') in all dimensions are not required to be screened.
2. Aboveground service facilities and accessory structures that are four feet (4') or greater in any dimension shall be screened in accordance with the following provisions:
a. Aboveground service facilities and accessory structures that are less than four feet (4') in height shall be screened with landscaping. Said landscaping shall consist, at a minimum, of tall shrubs planted three feet (3') apart around the perimeter of the aboveground service facility and accessory structure.
b. Aboveground service facilities and accessory structures that are four feet (4') in height up to and including six feet (6') in height shall be screened with a masonry wall or solid fence of the same height. Fences shall be constructed of commercial grade wood, commercial grade sheet metal or comparable materials as approved by the director of community development. Landscaping shall be provided in addition to the required screening. Said landscaping shall consist, at a minimum, of tall shrubs planted three feet (3') apart around the perimeter of the aboveground service facility or accessory structure and its screening wall or fence.
3. Aboveground service facilities and accessory structures that exceed six feet (6') in height shall be screened with a six foot (6') high masonry wall or solid fence. Fences shall be constructed of commercial grade wood, commercial grade sheet metal or comparable materials as approved by the director of community development. Landscaping shall be provided in addition to the required screening. Said landscaping shall consist of tall evergreen shrubs that are a minimum of six feet (6') in height and spaced four feet (4') apart, or evergreen trees that are a minimum of eight feet (8') in height and spaced eight feet (8') apart.
4. Notwithstanding anything contained in this section to the contrary, the director of community development may grant relief from the above screening and landscaping requirements as necessary to comply with surveillance provisions of the United States department of homeland security.
5. If it is not possible to meet all of the screening and landscaping regulations set forth in this subsection, the director of community development may approve an alternate plan at his or her discretion. (Ord. 2013-53, 10-24-2013)