9.14.070: RECYCLING FACILITIES:
   A.   Purpose: This section provides locational, developmental, and operational standards for various types of recycling facilities (e.g., reverse vending machine(s) and small collection facilities).
   B.   Applicability: The provisions in this section shall apply to "recycling facilities" as defined in article 7, "Definitions", of this title and where allowed in compliance with this article 2 and the following standards.
   C.   Town Locational, Developmental, And Operational Standards:
      1.   Reverse Vending Machine(s): Reverse vending machine(s) intended solely for recycling purposes shall be allowed in compliance with all of the following standards:
         a.   The machines shall be installed as an accessory use in compliance with the applicable provisions of this development code and shall not require additional parking.
         b.   If located inside the primary structure, the machines shall be within thirty feet (30') of the entrance and shall not obstruct pedestrian circulation.
         c.   If located outside the primary structure, the number of machines shall be limited to a maximum of two (2), shall not occupy required parking spaces, shall be constructed of durable waterproof and rustproof material(s), and shall be placed in a manner that is properly designed and constructed in terms of architectural treatment and security from vandalism, subject to the approval of the director.
         d.   The machines shall not exceed a floor or ground area of fifty (50) square feet for each installation, including any protective enclosure, nor eight feet (8') in height.
         e.   The machines shall have a maximum sign area of four (4) square feet for each machine, exclusive of operating instructions.
         f.   The machines shall have operating hours which are consistent with the operating hours of the primary use.
         g.   The area in front of the machines shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation, if operating hours are between dusk and dawn.
      2.   Small Collection Facilities: Small collection facilities shall be allowed in compliance with all of the following standards:
         a.   The facility shall not exceed a floor or ground area of three hundred fifty (350) square feet nor three (3) parking spaces, not including space that would be periodically needed for the removal of materials or exchange of containers.
         b.   The facility shall not use power driven processing equipment, except for reverse vending machines. The director may allow an exception to this processing equipment limitation through the special use permit process in compliance with chapter 9.69 of this title.
         c.   The facility shall not be located within one hundred feet (100') of any parcel zoned or occupied for residential use. The director may modify this location limitation through the special use permit process in compliance with chapter 9.69 of this title.
         d.   The facility shall be set back at least ten feet (10') from any public right of way, and not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian circulation.
         e.   The facility shall accept only glass, metal, or plastic containers, which have a CRV value, and other household beverage containers (i.e., plastic milk containers, wine bottles, etc.).
         f.   All recycled items shall be stored within a fully enclosed structure which is designed and constructed to ensure against unauthorized removal of the items. The structure and containers within the structure shall be of a capacity sufficient to accommodate the items collected and the collection schedule. Outdoor storage of recycled items shall be prohibited.
         g.   The fully enclosed structure, the collection containers, and site fencing shall be of a color and design that would be compatible and harmonious with the character of their location, subject to the review and approval of the director. Landscaping and other appropriate screening may be required on a case by case basis as a condition to the required special use permit approval.
         h.   Signs may only be provided as follows:
            (1)   Recycling facilities may have identification signs with a maximum area of fifteen percent (15%) for each side of the structure or twelve (12) square feet, whichever is greater.
            (2)   Signs shall be both compatible and harmonious with the character of their location and in compliance with chapter 9.36, "Sign Regulations", of this title.
            (3)   Directional signs without advertising messages may be installed with the approval of the director.
         i.   Additional parking spaces shall not be required for customers of a small collection facility located in the established parking lot of the primary use.
         j.   Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present. The mobile recycling units shall only be parked within the marked area.
         k.   Use of parking spaces by the patrons and the attendant shall not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required for the primary use. (Ord. 253, 12-16-2014)