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Norwalk City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

06 COMMERCIAL ZONES

§ 17.06.010 Permitted uses.

The permitted and conditionally permitted uses in this zone shall be governed by Section 17.04.010 and other specific use requirements contained in this title.
(Prior code § 27-10.1; Ord. 1461 § 1, 1996; Ord. 10-1626 § 3; Ord. 15-1668 § 3; Ord. 20-1720 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.030 Building height.

No building in a C-1 zone shall exceed two stories or 35 feet in height, whichever is the lesser.
(Prior code § 27-10.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.040 Front yard.

A. 
When a lot or parcel in a C-1 zone contains part of the frontage in a block and a portion of the frontage in such block belongs to lots or parcels zoned for residential use primarily, the front yard of every lot or parcel in the C-1 zone shall conform to the front yard requirement of such residential zone and the front yard shall be landscaped as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
B. 
Every lot or parcel in the C-1 zone shall have a front yard of not less than 10 feet. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required front yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building wall, structure or fence and the front property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-10.4; Ord. 15-1665 § 5; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.050 Side yards.

No side yard is required in the C-1 zone except for the street side of a corner lot where the setback shall be 10 feet. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required side yard measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building, wall, structure or fence and the side property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-10.5; Ord. 15-1665 § 6; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.060 Rear yard.

Every lot and every parcel in a C-1 zone and which abuts upon property in an R zone, and which does not abut upon an alley or other commercially zoned properties, shall provide a rear yard of not less than five feet. For properties that abut an alley or other commercially zoned properties no rear yard is required in the C-1 zone. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required rear yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building or structure and the rear property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-10.6; Ord. 15-1665 § 7; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.070 Required landscaping.

Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-10.7; Ord. 15-1665 § 4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.080 Waste, garbage and trash regulations.

A. 
There shall be provided and maintained an enclosure for the purpose of storing garbage, waste, refuse and trash of all persons utilizing said parcel. The enclosure shall have on each side thereof a solid reinforced masonry wall of not less than five feet in height except for openings. All openings shall be equipped with solid view obscuring gates or doors which meet the height requirement of this section and the fence requirements for durability. Such gates or doors shall be equipped at all times with a fully operating, self-closing device. At least one opening or gate or door shall be of sufficient width to provide reasonable and necessary access to the storage area and the opening door or gate shall at all times be located and maintained at such a place and in such fashion that access to the storage area for the deposit and removal of waste, trash, refuse and garbage is reasonably afforded. The City may approve substitution of a solid fence or other material when in its opinion such fence or other material will adequately comply with the provisions of this section.
B. 
All garbage stored within such enclosure shall be placed and maintained in a metal or plastic container which has an overlapping fly-tight lid. The lid shall be secured in place at all times when the container is not being filled or emptied.
C. 
Waste, refuse and trash, other than garbage shall be placed, maintained and stored in a container of substantial design and construction that will retain therein trash, refuse and waste and may be readily emptied by trash collectors and which, further, do not readily disintegrate, fall apart, blow, or scatter about the premises.
D. 
Garbage, waste, refuse and trash may also be stored in metal bins equipped with wheels approved by the Director. All garbage, waste, refuse and trash contained in such bins shall be maintained within the interior of the metal bins and shall be equipped with a lid which shall be completely closed at all times except when being filled or emptied.
E. 
All of the aforementioned containers shall be kept and maintained within the walls of the enclosure except when being emptied by a collector.
F. 
There shall be provided and maintained within the storage area trash containers, as aforementioned, of not less than 50 gallon capacity.
G. 
No person shall deposit, maintain, accumulate, dispose of, or allow the deposit, accumulation, maintenance of any disposal of any garbage, waste, refuse or trash outside of a building except as authorized in this chapter.
(Prior code § 27-10.8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.090 Minimum architectural and building design standards.

In the evaluation of proposed developments, the following provisions shall be considered desirable development standards reflecting the spirit and intent of the C-1 (restricted commercial) zone. Developments shall incorporate these and similar architectural treatments and features using quality building materials to the maximum extent feasible.
A. 
Architectural treatments such as accent color bands, ceramic tile inserts and special entry paving.
B. 
Architectural features such as multi-level roof lines, wall offsets, towers, and sign bands.
(Prior code § 27-10.9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.100 Permitted uses.

The permitted and conditionally permitted uses in this zone shall be governed by Section 17.04.010 and other specific use requirements contained in this title.
(Prior code § 27-13.1; Ord. 1461 § 2, 1996; Ord. 06-1569 § 6; Ord. 10-1626 § 4; Ord. 20-1720 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.120 Front yard.

A. 
When a lot or parcel in a C-3 zone contains part of the frontage in a block and a portion of the frontage in such block belongs to lots or parcels zoned for residential use primarily, the front yard of every lot or parcel in the C-3 zone shall conform to the front yard requirement of such residential zone and the front yard shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
B. 
Every lot or parcel in the C-3 zone shall have a front yard of not less than 10 feet. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required front yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building wall, structure or fence and the front property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-13.3; Ord. 15-1665 § 8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.130 Side yards.

No side yard is required in the C-3 zone except for the street side of a corner lot where the setback shall be 10 feet. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required side yard measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building, wall, structure or fence and the side property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-13.4; Ord. 15-1665 § 9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.140 Rear yard.

Every lot and every parcel in the C-3 zone and which abuts upon property in an R zone, and which does not abut upon an alley or other commercially zoned properties, shall provide a rear yard of not less than five feet. For properties that abut an alley or other commercially zoned properties no rear yard is required in the C-3 zone. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required rear yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building or structure and the rear property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-13.5; Ord. 15-1665 § 10; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.150 Required landscaping.

Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-13.6; Ord. 15-1665 § 4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.160 Waste, garbage and trash regulations.

A. 
There shall be provided and maintained an enclosure for the purpose of storing garbage, waste, refuse and trash of all persons utilizing the parcel. Such enclosure shall have on each side thereof a solid reinforced masonry wall of not less than five feet in height except for openings. All openings shall be equipped with solid, view obscuring gates or doors which meet the height requirement of this section and the fence requirements for durability. Such gates or doors shall be equipped at all times with a fully operating, self-closing device. At least one opening or gate or door shall be of sufficient width to provide reasonable and necessary access to the storage area and such opening door or gate shall at all times be located and maintained at such a place and in such fashion that access to the storage area for the deposit and removal of waste, trash, refuse and garbage is reasonably afforded. The City may approve substitution of a solid fence or other material when in its opinion such fence or other material will adequately comply with the provisions of this section.
B. 
All garbage stored within such enclosure shall be placed and maintained in a metal or plastic container which has an overlapping fly-tight lid. The lid shall be secured in place at all times when the container is not being filled or emptied.
C. 
Waste, refuse and trash, other than garbage shall be placed, maintained and stored in a container of substantial design and construction that will retain therein the trash, refuse and waste and may be readily emptied by trash collectors and which, further, do not readily disintegrate, fall apart, blow, or scatter about the premises.
D. 
Garbage, waste, refuse and trash may also be stored in metal bins equipped with wheels approved by the Director. All garbage, waste, refuse and trash contained in such bins shall be maintained within the interior of the metal bins and shall be equipped with a lid which shall be completely closed at all times except when being filled or emptied.
E. 
All of the aforementioned containers shall be kept and maintained within the walls of the enclosure except when being emptied by a collector.
F. 
There shall be provided and maintained within the storage area trash containers, as aforementioned, of not less than 50 gallon capacity.
G. 
No person shall deposit, maintain, accumulate, dispose of or allow the deposit, accumulation, maintenance of any disposal of any garbage, waste, refuse or trash outside of a building except as authorized in this chapter.
(Prior code § 27-13.7; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.170 Minimum architectural and building design standards.

In the evaluation of proposed developments, the following provisions shall be considered desirable development standards reflecting the spirit and intent of the C-3 (general commercial) zone. Developments shall incorporate these and similar architectural treatments and features using quality building materials to the maximum extent feasible.
A. 
Architectural treatments such as accent color bands, ceramic tile inserts and special entry paving.
B. 
Architectural features such as multi-level roof lines, wall offsets, towers, and sign bands.
(Prior code § 27-13.8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.180 Permitted uses.

The permitted and conditionally permitted uses in this zone shall be governed by Section 17.04.010 and other specific use requirements contained in this title.
(Prior code § 27-14.1; Ord. 05-1561 § 1; Ord. 10-1626 § 5; Ord. 20-1720 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.200 Building height.

No building or structure in a C-M zone shall exceed two stories or 35 feet in height, whichever is less, except that greater heights may be permitted subject to the issuance, existence, and validity of a conditional use permit.
(Prior code § 27-14.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.210 Front yard.

A. 
When a lot or parcel in a C-M zone contains part of the frontage in a block and a portion of the frontage in such block belongs to lots or parcels zoned for residential use primarily, the front yard of every lot or parcel in the C-M zone shall conform to the front yard requirement of such residential zone and the front yard shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Section 17.06.240.
B. 
Every lot or parcel in the C-M zone shall have a front yard of not less than 10 feet. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required front yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building wall, structure or fence and the front property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-14.4; Ord. 15-1665 § 11; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.220 Side yards.

No side yard is required in the C-M zone except for the street side of a corner lot where the setback shall be 10 feet. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required side yard measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building, wall, structure or fence and the side property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I. For side yard requirements for industrial properties abutting residential zones, Section 17.03.330 applies.
(Prior code § 27-14.5; Ord. 15-1665 § 12; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.230 Rear yard.

Every lot and every parcel in a C-M zone and which abuts upon property in an R zone, and which does not abut upon an alley or other commercially zoned properties, shall provide a rear yard of not less than five feet. For properties that abut an alley or other commercially zoned properties, no rear yard is required in the C-M zone. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required rear yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building or structure and the rear property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I. For rear yard requirements for industrial properties abutting residential zones, Section 17.03.330 applies.
(Prior code § 27-14.6; Ord. 15-1665 § 13; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.240 Required landscaping.

Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-14.7; Ord. 15-1665 § 4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.250 Waste, garbage and trash regulations.

A. 
There shall be provided and maintained an enclosure for the purpose of storing garbage, waste, refuse and trash of all persons utilizing the parcel. Such enclosure shall have on each side thereof a solid reinforced masonry wall of not less than five feet in height except for openings. All openings shall be equipped with solid, view obscuring gates or doors which meet the height requirement of this section and the fence requirements for durability. Such gates or doors shall be equipped at all times with a fully operating, self-closing device. At least one opening or gate or door shall be of sufficient width to provide reasonable and necessary access to the storage area and the opening door or gate shall at all times be located and maintained at such a place and in such fashion that access to the storage area for the deposit and removal of waste, trash, refuse an garbage is reasonably afforded. The City may approve substitution of a solid fence or other material when in its opinion such fence or other material will adequately comply with the provisions of this section.
B. 
All garbage stored within such enclosure shall be placed and maintained in a metal or plastic container which has an overlapping fly-tight lid. The lid shall be secured in place at all times when the container is not being filled or emptied.
C. 
Waste, refuse and trash, other than garbage shall be placed, maintained and stored in a container of substantial design and construction that will retain therein the trash, refuse and waste and may be readily emptied by trash collectors and which, further, do not readily disintegrate, fall apart, blow, or scatter about the premises.
D. 
Garbage, waste, refuse and trash may also be stored in metal bins equipped with wheels approved by the Director. All garbage, waste, refuse and trash contained in such bins shall be maintained within the interior of the metal bins and shall be equipped with a lid which shall be completely closed at all times except when being filled or emptied.
E. 
All of the aforementioned containers shall be kept and maintained within the walls of the enclosure except when being emptied by a collector.
F. 
There shall be provided and maintained within the storage area trash containers, as aforementioned, of not less than 50 gallon capacity.
G. 
No person shall deposit, maintain, accumulate, dispose of, or allow the deposit, accumulation, maintenance of any disposal of any garbage, waste, refuse or trash outside of a building except as authorized in this chapter.
(Prior code § 27-14.8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.260 Minimum architectural and building design standards.

In the evaluation of proposed developments, the following provisions shall be considered desirable development standards reflecting the spirit and intent of the C-M (commercial-manufacturing) zone. Developments shall incorporate these and similar architectural treatments and features using quality building materials to the maximum extent feasible.
A. 
Architectural treatments such as accent color bands, ceramic tile inserts and special entry paving.
B. 
Architectural features such as multi-level roof lines, wall offsets, towers, and sign bands.
(Prior code § 27-14.9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.270 Permitted uses.

The permitted and conditionally permitted uses in this zone shall be governed by Section 17.04.010 and other specific use requirements contained in this title.
(Prior code § 27-11.1; Ord. 20-1720 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.290 Building height.

No building in a C&O zone shall exceed two stories or 25 feet in height, whichever is the lesser, unless constructed pursuant to a conditional use permit issued as specified in Section 17.02.210 (and as provided by Section 17.03.230).
(Prior code § 27-11.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.300 Front yard.

A. 
When a lot or parcel in a C&O zone contains part of the frontage in a block and a portion of the frontage in such block belongs to lots or parcels zoned for residential use primarily, the front yard of every lot or parcel in the C&O zone shall conform to the front yard requirement of such residential zone and the front yard shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
B. 
Every lot or parcel in the C&O zone shall have a front yard of not less than 10 feet. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required front yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building wall, structure or fence and the front property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-11.4; Ord. 15-1665 § 14; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.310 Side yards.

No side yard is required in the C&O zone except for the street side of a corner lot where the setback shall be 10 feet. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required side yard measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building, wall, structure or fence and the side property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-11.5; Ord. 15-1665 § 15; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.320 Rear yard.

Every lot and every parcel in a C&O zone and which abuts upon property in an R zone, and which does not abut upon an alley or other commercially zoned properties, shall provide a rear yard of not less than five feet. For properties that abut an alley or other commercial zoned properties no rear yard is required in the C&O zone. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required rear yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building or structure and the rear property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-11.6; Ord. 15-1665 § 16; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.330 Required landscaping.

Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-11.7; Ord. 15-1665 § 4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.340 Waste, garbage and trash regulations.

A. 
There shall be provided and maintained an enclosure for the purpose of storing garbage, waste, refuse and trash of all persons utilizing said parcel. The enclosure shall have on each side thereof a solid reinforced masonry wall of not less than five feet in height except for openings. All openings shall be equipped with solid, view obscuring gates or doors which meet the height requirement of this section and the fence requirements for durability. Such gates or doors shall be equipped at all times with a fully operating, self-closing device. At least one opening or gate or door shall be of sufficient width to provide reasonable and necessary access to the storage area and the opening door or gate shall at all times be located and maintained at such a place and in such fashion that access to the storage area for the deposit and removal of waste, trash, refuse and garbage is reasonably afforded. The City may approve substitution of a solid fence or other material when in its opinion such fence or other material will adequately comply with the provisions of this section.
B. 
All garbage stored within such enclosure shall be placed and maintained in a metal or plastic container which has an overlapping fly-tight lid. The lid shall be secured in place at all times when the container is not being filled or emptied.
C. 
Waste, refuse and trash, other than garbage shall be placed, maintained and stored in a container of substantial design and construction that will retain therein the trash, refuse and waste and may be readily emptied by trash collectors and which, further, do not readily disintegrate, fall apart, blow, or scatter about the premises.
D. 
Garbage, waste, refuse and trash may also be stored in metal bins equipped with wheels approved by the Director. All garbage, waste, refuse and trash contained in such bins shall be maintained within the interior of the metal bins and shall be equipped with a lid which shall be completely closed at all times except when being filled or emptied.
E. 
All of the aforementioned containers shall be kept and maintained within the walls of the enclosure except when being emptied by a collector.
F. 
There shall be provided and maintained within the storage area trash containers, as aforementioned, of not less than 50 gallon capacity.
G. 
No person shall deposit, maintain, accumulate, dispose of, or allow the deposit, accumulation, maintenance of any disposal of any garbage, waste, refuse or trash outside of a building except as authorized in this chapter.
(Prior code § 27-11.8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.350 Minimum architectural and building design standards.

In the evaluation of proposed developments, the following provisions shall be considered desirable development standards reflecting the spirit and intent of the C&O (commercial and office) zone. Developments shall incorporate these and similar architectural treatments and features using quality building materials to the maximum extent feasible.
A. 
Architectural treatments such as accent color bands, ceramic tile inserts and special entry paving.
B. 
Architectural features such as multi-level roof lines, wall offsets, towers, and sign bands.
(Prior code § 27-11.9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.360 Permitted uses.

The permitted and conditionally permitted uses in this zone shall be governed by Section 17.04.010 and other specific use requirements contained in this title.
(Prior code § 27-12.1; Ord. 17-1690 § 1; Ord. 20-1720 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.380 Building height.

No building or structure in the P/O zone shall exceed six stories in height or 125 feet in height, whichever is the lesser.
(Prior code § 27-12.3; Ord. 17-1690 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.390 Building setbacks, front, side and rear.

A. 
Every lot and parcel in the P/O zone shall provide building setbacks that meet the following criteria:
1. 
Front Yard. Every lot or parcel in the P/O zone shall have a front yard of not less than 10 feet. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required front yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building wall, structure or fence and the front property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
2. 
Side Yard. No side yard is required in the P/O zone except for the street side of a corner lot where the setback shall be 10 feet. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required side yard measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building, wall, structure or fence and the side property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
3. 
Rear Yard. Every lot and every parcel in the P/O zone and which abuts upon property in an R zone, and which does not abut upon an alley or other commercially zoned properties, shall provide a rear yard of not less than five feet. For properties that abut an alley or other commercially zoned properties no rear yard is required in the P/O zone. No structure, building, wall or fence shall be within the required rear yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building or structure and the rear property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
B. 
Parking shall not be permitted within 10 feet of the front property or property line abutting any street.
(Prior code § 27-12.4; Ord. 17-1690 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.400 Building lot coverage.

Building coverage of a lot or parcel shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
(Prior code § 27-12.5; Ord. 17-1690 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.420 Landscaping.

Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Prior code § 27-12.7; Ord. 15-1665 § 4; Ord. 17-1690 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.430 Lot area and lot width.

All lots and parcels created for separate legal building site purposes shall not be less than a minimum of one acre in area.
(Prior code § 27-12.8; Ord. 17-1690 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.440 Waste, garbage and trash regulations.

A. 
There shall be provided and maintained an enclosure for the purpose of storing garbage, waste, refuse and trash of all persons utilizing the parcel. Such enclosure shall have on each side thereof a solid reinforced masonry wall of not less than five feet in height except for openings. All openings shall be equipped with solid, view obscuring gates or doors which meet the height requirement of this section and the fence requirements for durability. Such gates or doors shall be equipped at all times with a fully operating, self-closing device. At least one opening or gate or door shall be of sufficient width to provide reasonable and necessary access to the storage area and such opening door or gate shall at all times be located and maintained at such a place and in such fashion that access to the storage area for the deposit and removal of waste, trash, refuse and garbage is reasonably afforded. The City may approve substitution of a solid fence or other material when in its opinion such fence or other material will adequately comply with the provisions of this section.
B. 
All garbage stored within such enclosure shall be placed and maintained in a metal or plastic container which has an overlapping fly-tight lid. The lid shall be secured in place at all times when the container is not being filled or emptied.
C. 
Waste, refuse and trash, other than garbage shall be placed, maintained and stored in a container of substantial design and construction that will retain therein the trash, refuse and waste and may be readily emptied by trash collectors and which, further, do not readily disintegrate, fall apart, blow, or scatter about the premises.
D. 
Garbage, waste, refuse and trash may also be stored in metal bins equipped with wheels approved by the Director. All garbage, waste, refuse and trash contained in such bins shall be maintained within the interior of the metal bins and shall be equipped with a lid which shall be completely closed at all times except when being filled or emptied.
E. 
All of the aforementioned containers shall be kept and maintained within the walls of the enclosure except when being emptied by a collector.
F. 
There shall be provided and maintained within the storage area trash containers, as aforementioned, of not less than 50 gallon capacity.
G. 
No person shall deposit, maintain, accumulate, dispose of or allow the deposit, accumulation, maintenance of any disposal of any garbage, waste, refuse or trash outside of a building except as authorized in this chapter.
(Ord. 17-1690 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

§ 17.06.450 Minimum architectural and building design standards.

In the evaluation of proposed developments, the following provisions shall be considered desirable development standards reflecting the spirit and intent of the P-O (Professional Office) zone. Developments shall incorporate these and similar architectural treatments and features using quality building materials to the maximum extent feasible.
A. 
Architectural treatments such as accent color bands, varied exterior finishes and colors, and special entry paving.
B. 
Architectural features such as multi-level roof lines, wall offsets, towers, and sign bands.
C. 
Structures shall be designed to avoid long, monotonous, plain façades. Techniques such as staggered building planes, variation of façades, recessed entries, and arcades shall be used to create variety and interest.
D. 
Commercial structures adjacent to residential uses shall incorporate sensitive transitions in scale and massing. For example, structure mass shall be broken down using height step-backs, articulated subvolumes, and horizontal and vertical façade articulation.
(Ord. 17-1690 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)