Recycling facilities as defined in § 16.05.190 of this Title 16 must obtain permits for operation as set forth in Table 70-1 and as subject to the land use regulations for specific zone districts set forth in Chapters 16.07 through 16.33 (Zoning Districts, Land Use Regulations and Development Standards) of this Title 16.

 

 

(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

   A single Design Review application may be filed to allow more than one reverse vending machine(s) and/or small collection facility located on different sites under the following condition:

   (A)   The operator of each of the proposed facilities is the same;

   (B)   The proposed facilities are determined by the Planning Director to be similar in nature, size, and intensity of activity; and

   (C)   All applicable criteria and standards set forth in §§ 16.70.030 and 16.70.040 below are met for each proposed facility.

(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

   Small collection facilities must comply with the following conditions:

   (A)   All such facilities must be established in conjunction with an existing commercial use or community service facility that is in compliance with the zoning, building and fire codes of the city.

   (B)   All such facilities must be no larger than 500 square feet and provide no more than five parking spaces, not including any space that will be periodically needed for removal of materials or exchange of containers.

   (C)   All such facilities must be set back at least ten feet from any street line and must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

   (D)   All such facilities must accept only glass, metals, plastic containers, papers and reusable items. Used motor oil may be accepted with permission of the city.

   (E)   No power-driven processing equipment may be used except by reverse vending machines.

   (F)   All such facilities must use containers that are constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material, covered when site is not attended, secured from unauthorized entry or removal of material, and of a capacity sufficient to accommodate materials collected and collection schedule.

   (G)   All recyclable materials must be stored in containers or in the mobile unit vehicle. No materials may be left outside of containers when the attendant is not present.

   (H)   All such facilities must be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials. Mobile facilities, at which truck or containers are removed at the end of each collection day, must be swept at the end of each collection day.

   (I)   Attended facilities located within 100 feet of a property zoned or occupied for residential use may operate only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

   (J)   Containers for the 24-hour donation of materials must be at least 30 feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use unless there is a recognized service corridor and acoustical shielding between the containers and the residential use.

   (K)   Containers must be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited.

   (L)   The facility must be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation, and display a notice stating that material must not be left outside the recycling enclosure or containers.

   (M)   Mobile recycling units must have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present.

   (N)   If the permit expires without renewal, the collection facility must be removed from the site on the day following permit expiration.

(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

   Reverse vending machine(s) must comply with the following standards:

   (A)   Reverse vending machines must be established in conjunction with a commercial use or community service facility that is in compliance with the zoning, building and fire codes of the city.

   (B)   Reverse vending machines must be located within 30 feet of the entrance to the commercial structure and must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

   (C)   Reverse vending machines must not occupy parking spaces required for the primary use.

   (D)   Reverse vending machines must not occupy more than 50 square feet of floor space per installation, including any protective enclosure, and must be not more than 8 feet in height.

   (E)   Reverse vending machines must be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material.

   (F)   Reverse vending machines must be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instruction, and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative.

   (G)   Reverse vending machines must accept only glass, metals, plastic containers, papers or reusable items.

   (H)   Reverse vending machines will be permitted to have up to four square feet of sign area per machine, exclusive of operating instructions.

   (I)   All reverse vending machines must be maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a daily basis.

   (J)   Operating hours must be at least the operating hours of the host use.

   (K)   Reverse vending machines must be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if operating hours are between dusk and dawn.

(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

   All large collection facilities must comply with the following standards:

   (A)   The facility must be screened from the public right-of-way by operating in an enclosed building or:

      (1)   Within an area enclosed by an opaque fence at least six feet high with landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director;

      (2)   At least 150 feet from property zoned or planned for residential use; and

      (3)   Meets all applicable noise standards in this Title 16.

   (B)   Setbacks and landscape requirements will be those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located.

   (C)   All exterior storage of material must be in sturdy containers that are covered, secured, and maintained in good condition or baled or palletized. Storage containers for flammable material must be constructed of nonflammable material. Oil storage must be in containers approved by the Fire Marshal. No storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas containers, will be visible above the height of the fencing.

   (D)   The site must be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and will be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis.

   (E)   If the facility is located within 500 feet of property zoned, planned, or occupied for residential use, it must not be in operation between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

   (F)   Any container provided for after-hours donation of recyclable materials will be at least 50 feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use, must be of sturdy, rustproof construction, must have sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected, and must be secure from unauthorized entry or removal of materials.

   (G)   Donation areas will be kept free of litter and any other undesirable material, and the containers will be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited. The facility must display a notice stating that material must not be left outside the recycling containers.

   (H)   Facility will be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation; identification and informational signs will meet the standards of the zone; and directional signs, bearing no advertising message, may be installed with the approval of the Planning Director, if necessary, to facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way.

   (I)   Power-driven processing, including aluminum foil and can compacting, baling, plastic shredding, or other light processing activities necessary for efficient temporary storage and shipment of material, may be approved through the Conditional Use Permit process.

(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)

   Processing facilities must comply with the following conditions:

   (A)   Processors must be operated only within a wholly enclosed building except for incidental storage.

   (B)   Power-driven processing will be permitted, provided all noise level requirements are met.

   (C)   A processing facility may accept used motor oil for recycling from the generator in accordance with Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25250.11.

   (D)   Setbacks and landscaping requirements will be those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located.

   (E)   All exterior storage of material must be in sturdy containers or enclosures that are covered, secured, and maintained in good condition, baled or palletized. Storage must be in containers approved by the Fire Marshal. No storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas containers, will be visible above the height of the fencing.

   (F)   The site must be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, will be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis, and will be secured from unauthorized entry and removal of materials when attendants are not present.

   (G)   One parking space will be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the processing center. Parking requirements will otherwise be as mandated by the zone in which the facility is located.

   (H)   If the facility is located within 500 feet of property zoned or planned for residential use, the facility must not be in operation between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The facility will be administered by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open.

   (I)   Any containers provided for after-hours donation of recyclable materials will be at least 50 feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use; must be of sturdy, rustproof construction; must have sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected; and must be secure from unauthorized entry or removal of materials.

   (J)   Donation areas must be kept free of litter and any other undesirable material. The containers must be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited. The facility must display a notice stating that material must not be left outside the recycling containers.

   (K)   Sign requirements will be those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located. In addition, the facility will be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation.

   (L)   Dust, fumes, smoke, vibration, and odor control must comply with the requirements of Chapter 16.42 (Performance Standards) of this Title 16.

(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)