The following terms and definitions are to be utilized within review of recycling facilities to be established pursuant to the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (Public Resources Code Section 14500, et seq.):

A.

"Collection facility" is a center for the acceptance by donation, redemption or purchase, of recyclable materials from the public, and generally includes reverse vending machines, small collection facilities and large collection facilities.

B.

"Processing facility" is a building or enclosed area for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. Processing means the preparation of material for efficient shipment, or to an end-user's specifications, by such means as baling, briquetting, compacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning and remanufacturing. Processing facilities include light and heavy processing facilities.

C.

"Recyclable material" is reusable, but not necessarily redeemable, material including but not limited to metals, glass, plastic and paper, which are intended for reuse, remanufacture or reconstitution for the purpose of using the altered form. Recyclable material does not include refuse or hazardous materials. Recyclable material may include motor oil collected and transported in accordance with provisions of the California Health and Safety Code.

D.

"Recycling facility" is a center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials, and certified by the California Department of Conservation. A recycling facility may include a collection facility, or a processing facility.

(Ord. 642 § 1 (part), 1987.)

A.

No person shall permit the placement, construction or operation of any recycling facility without first obtaining a permit pursuant to the provisions as set forth in this section.

B.

Reverse vending machines may be located as a use allowed by right in all C, CG and ML zones within the city, pursuant to the standards and criteria as set forth in this chapter.

C.

Small and large collection facilities may be located upon issuance of a use permit according to procedures set forth in this title and pursuant to the standards and criteria as set forth in this chapter, in all C, CG and ML zones within the city.

D.

Light processing facilities may be located upon the issuance of a use permit issued according to procedures set forth in this title and pursuant to the standards and criteria set forth in this chapter, in all CG and ML zones within the city.

E.

Heavy processing facilities may be located upon the issuance of a use permit according to procedures set forth in this title and pursuant to the standards and criteria set forth in this chapter, in all ML zones within the city.

(Ord. 642 § 1 (part), 1987.)

A reverse vending machine is an automated mechanical device which accepted at least one or more types of empty beverage containers including, but not limited to, aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the container's redemption value. A reverse vending machine may sort and process containers mechanically; provided, that the entire process is enclosed within the machine. The location of such reverse vending machines shall be subject to the following standards and criteria:

A.

Established in conjunction with a commercial use or community service facility which is in compliance with the zoning, building and fire codes of the city;

B.

Located within thirty feet of the entrance to the commercial structure and not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;

C.

Not occupy required parking spaces for the primary use;

D.

Occupy no more than fifty square feet of floor space per installation, including any protective enclosure, and no more than eight feet in height;

E.

Constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material;

F.

Clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative; be regularly attended subject to the rate of use and machine capacity;

G.

A sign area of a maximum of four square feet per machine, inclusive of operating instructions;

H.

Maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a daily basis;

I.

Operating hours shall be at least the operating hours of the primary use;

J.

Illuminated to ensure safe operation if operating hours are between dusk and dawn.

(Ord. 642 § 1 (part), 1987.)

Small collection facilities, including a mobile recycling unit, bulk reverse vending machine occupying more than fifty square feet, grouping of reverse vending machines occupying more than fifty square feet, kiosk-type units which may include permanent structures, or unattended containers placed for the donation of recyclable materials, shall be subject to the following standards and criteria:

A.

Established in conjunction with a commercial use or community service facility which is in compliance with the zoning, building and fire codes of the city;

B.

No larger than five hundred square feet and occupy no more than five parking spaces, not including space that will be periodically needed for removal of materials or exchange of containers;

C.

Set back at least ten feet from the edge of any street Right-of-Way, and not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;

D.

Accept only glass, metals, plastic containers, papers and reusable items. Used motor oil may be accepted at attended facility with permission of the city fire chief and local public health official;

E.

Use no power-driven processing equipment except for reverse vending machines;

F.

Use containers that are constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material, covered when the site is not attended, secured from unauthorized entry or removal of material, and shall be of a capacity sufficient to accommodate materials collected and collection schedule;

G.

Store all recyclable material in containers or mobile unit, and not outside of containers when attendant is not present;

H.

Maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a daily basis;

I.

Not exceed noise levels of sixty dBA as measured at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied property; otherwise not exceed seventy dBA;

J.

Attended facilities located within one hundred feet of property zoned or occupied for residential use operate only during the hours between nine a.m. and six p.m.;

K.

Containers for twenty-four-hour donation to be at least thirty feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use;

L.

Containers 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; and that no material may be left outside of a container;

M.

Signs may be provided in conformance with city sign regulations;

N.

Facility shall not impair existing landscaping of primary use;

O.

No additional parking spaces will be required for a small collection facility located at the established parking lot of the primary use;

P.

Facility shall not preclude the minimum number of parking spaces required for the primary use; if located in a parking lot area, mobile units shall have any area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during the hours that the mobile unit is scheduled to be present.

(Ord. 642 § 1 (part), 1987.)

A large collection facility is one that is larger than five hundred square feet, or is on separate property not appurtenant to a primary use, and which may have a permanent building. A large collection facility shall be subject to the following standards and criteria:

A.

Facility does not abut a property zoned, planned or occupied for residential use;

B.

Facility will be screened from the public by operating in an enclosed building or an area enclosed by an approved fence at least six feet in height; sited at least one hundred fifty feet from property zoned, planned or occupied by residential use;

C.

Meets landscaping plan requirements of Chapter 12.20 of this code;

D.

Exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers which are covered, secured and maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of nonflammable material. Oil storage must be in containers approved by the city fire chief and local public health official. No storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas containers, will be visible above the height of the fencing;

E.

Maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a daily basis;

F.

Space will be provided on site for six vehicles or the anticipated peak customer load, whichever is higher, to circulate and to deposit recyclable materials;

G.

One parking space will be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the recycling facility, and one parking space will be provided per each employee of maximum working shift;

H.

Not exceed noise levels of sixty dBA as measured at the property line of residential property, or otherwise shall not exceed seventy dBA;

I.

Facilities located within five hundred feet of property zoned, planned or occupied for residential use operate only during the hours between seven a.m. and seven p.m.;

J.

Containers provided for after hours donation of recyclable materials to be at least fifty feet from property planned, zoned or occupied for residential use;

K.

Containers to be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited and that no material be left outside of the containers; other on-site signage to be in conformance with the city sign regulations.

(Ord. 642 § 1 (part), 1987.)

A light processing facility occupies an area of under forty-five thousand square feet of gross collection, processing and storage area and has up to an average of two outbound truck shipments per day. Light processing facilities are limited to baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding and sorting of source-separated recyclable materials and repairing of reusable materials sufficient to qualify as a certified processing facility. A light processing facility shall not shred, compact or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers. A heavy processing facility is any processing facility other than a light processing facility. Processing facilities shall be subject to the following standards and criteria:

A.

Facility does not abut a property zoned, planned or occupied for residential use;

B.

Will operate in a wholly enclosed building except for incidental storage, or within an area enclosed by an approved fence at least eight feet in height; sited at least one hundred fifty feet from property zoned, planned or occupied for residential use;

C.

Meets landscaping plan requirements of Chapter 12.20 of this code;

D.

Power-driven processing shall be permitted, provided noise standards of sixty dBA at residential property line, otherwise seventy dBA, are met;

E.

May accept used motor oil for recycling from the generator in accordance with Section 25250.11 of the California Health and Safety Code;

F.

Exterior storage of material to be in sturdy containers or enclosures which are covered, secured and maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable material to be constructed of nonflammable material. Oil storage must be in containers approved by the city fire chief and local public health official. No storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas containers, will be visible above the height of the fencing;

G.

Maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a daily basis;

H.

If facility is open to the public, parking spaces to be provided for a minimum of ten customers, or the anticipated peak load, whichever is greater;

I.

One parking space will be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the processing facility, and one parking space will be provided for each employee of maximum working shift;

J.

If the facility is located within five hundred feet of property zoned, planned or occupied for residential use, it shall not be in operation between seven p.m. and seven a.m. The facility will be administered by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open;

K.

Containers provided for after hours donation of recyclable material to be at least fifty feet from property zoned, planned or occupied for residential use;

L.

Containers to be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited and that no material be left outside of the containers; other on-site signage to be in conformance with the city sign regulations;

M.

No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odor above ambient levels may be detectable upon neighboring properties.

(Ord. 642 § 1 (part), 1987.)