This article establishes minimum standards for the provision of sites for dumpsters and/or compactors and adequate screening.

(Ord. No. 91-1-5, § 2, 5-6-91; Ord. No. 2014-13, § 1, 7-7-14)

(a)

Every development that, under the city's solid waste collection policies, is or will be required to provide one (1) or more dumpsters and/or compactor for solid waste collection, shall provide a site that is located to facilitate collection and minimize any negative impact on persons occupying the development site, neighboring properties, public rights-of-way, stormwater runoff, environmental impact or public health.

(b)

Dumpster and/or compactors shall not be located in or in such a way that would impede public rights-of-way.

(c)

Dumpster and/or compactor areas shall be graded to prevent stormwater run-on and runoff and shall not drain into natural waters, ponds, stormwater collection systems or stormwater conveyances.

(d)

Dumpster and/or compactor drainage shall comply with the provisions set forth in the municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) permit, as amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 91-1-5, § 2, 5-6-91; Ord. No. 2014-13, § 2, 7-7-14)

(a)

All dumpsters and/or compactors shall be screened if and to the extent that, in the absence of screening, they would be clearly visible to:

(1)

Persons located within any dwelling unit on residential property other than where the dumpster and/or compactor is located.

(2)

Persons located within any building on nonresidential property other than that where the dumpster and/or compactor is located.

(3)

Persons travelling on any public street, sidewalk or other public way.

(b)

When dumpster and/or compactor screening is required by this section, such screening shall be constructed, installed, located, and maintained to prevent or remedy the conditions requiring the screening.

(Ord. No. 91-1-5, § 2, 5-6-91; Ord. No. 2014-13, § 3, 7-7-14)