§ 122-68. Trash dumpsters and other refuse receptacles.

Adequate refuse disposal facilities shall be required in all districts. Dumpsters for multiple-family, and any nonresidential uses shall be located and screened in accordance with the following regulations:

(1)

Location.

a.

Dumpsters shall not be located in a front yard or side-street side yard. Dumpsters shall be located so as to minimize their visibility from adjacent streets and properties, and shall be set back at least ten feet from any side or rear lot line.

b.

Dumpsters shall have an adequate means of vehicular access, shall not encroach on a required parking area, and shall not conflict with entrances to principal buildings.

(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)

Enclosure.

a.

A dumpster shall be placed within an enclosure consisting of a masonry wall or opaque fence, which is equipped with gate(s) that are of adequate height to screen it from view from adjoining property and streets.

b.

Such screening shall not be required where M-2, general industrial zoned property abuts other M-2 zoned property.

(4)

Bollards. Bollards (concrete filled metal posts) or similar protective devices shall be installed at the gated opening of the enclosure to prevent damage to the screening wall or fence.

(5)

Maintenance. Masonry walls, fences, and gates must be maintained in a serviceable condition and must be repaired as requested by the zoning administrator, so as to provide for continued compliance with this section. Dumpsters must remain within the enclosures at all times.

(Ord. No. 2005-11, 11-21-05)