(1)

Applicability. The requirements of this Chapter apply to all new or expanded:

(a)

Common wall residential developments containing five or more units;

(b)

Commercial developments;

(c)

Industrial developments; and

(d)

Institutional developments.

(2)

Objectives. Mixed solid waste and source separated recyclable storage areas should be designed to the maximum extent practicable to:

(a)

Screen elements such as garbage and recycling containers from view;

(b)

Ensure storage areas are centrally located and easy to use;

(c)

Meet dimensional and access requirements for haulers;

(d)

Designed to mitigate the visual impacts of storage areas;

(e)

Provide adequate storage for mixed solid waste and source separated recyclables; and

(f)

Improve the efficiency of collection of mixed solid waste and source separated recyclables.

An applicant required to provide mixed solid waste and source separated recyclables storage areas must comply with one of following methods:

(1)

The minimum standards method in TDSC 73D.030;

(2)

The waste assessment method in TDC 73D.040;

(3)

The comprehensive recycling plan method in TDC 73D.050; or

(4)

The franchised hauler review method in TDC 73D.060.

This method specifies a minimum storage area requirement based on the size and general use category of the new or expanded development. This method is most appropriate when specific use of a new or expanded development is not known. It provides specific dimensional standards for the minimum size of storage areas by general use category.

(1)

The size and location of the storage area(s) must be indicated on the site plan. Requirements are based on an assumed storage area height of four feet for mixed solid waste and source separated recyclables. Vertical storage higher than four feet, but no higher than seven feet may be used to accommodate the same volume of storage in a reduced floor space (potential reduction of 43 percent of specific requirements). Where vertical or stacked storage is proposed, submitted plans must include drawings to illustrate the layout of the storage area and dimensions for containers.

(2)

The storage area requirement is based on uses. If a building has more than one use and that use occupies 20 percent or less of the gross leasable area (GLA) of the building, the GLA occupied by that use must be counted toward the floor area of the predominant use(s). If a building has more than one use and that use occupies more than 20 percent of the GLA of the building, then the storage area requirement for the whole building must be the sum of the area of each use. Minimum storage area requirements by use is as follows:

(a)

Common wall residential five to ten units must provide 50 square feet.

(b)

Common wall residential greater than ten units must provide 50 square feet plus an (additional five square feet per unit above ten.

(c)

Commercial, industrial, and institutional developments must provide a minimum storage area of ten square feet plus:

(i)

Office—Four square feet/1,000 square feet gross leasable area (GLA);

(ii)

Retail—Ten square feet/1,000 square feet GLA;

(iii)

Wholesale/Warehouse/Manufacturing—Six square feet/1,000 square feet GLA;

(iv)

Educational and Institutional—Four square feet/1,000 square feet GLA; and

(v)

All other uses—Four square feet/1,000 square feet GLA.

(3)

Mixed solid waste and source separated recyclables storage areas for multiple tenants on a single site may be combined and shared.

This method tailors the storage area size to a waste assessment and management program for the specific user of a new or expanded building. It is most appropriate when the specific use of a building is known and the type and volume of mixed solid waste to be generated can be estimated.

(1)

A waste assessment form must be obtained from the City Manager. The form must be used to estimate the volumes of both mixed solid waste and source separated recyclables generated.

(2)

Techniques such as a compactor or cardboard baler may be implemented to minimize the square footage of the storage area.

(3)

The plans must identify the size and location of interior, or exterior storage area(s) or both, specialized equipment to be used, and collection schedule required to accommodate the volumes of waste projected in the waste assessment.

(4)

The application must demonstrate that the mixed solid waste and source separated recyclable volumes expected to be generated can be stored in less space than required by the Minimum Standards Method. If the application does not demonstrate that the waste assessment method requires less space, the minimum standards method will be required.

This method may be used when a comprehensive recycling plan has been developed for a specific development. It is most suited to uses such as hospitals, schools, and industrial developments.

(1)

The applicant must submit plans and text that show how mixed solid waste and source separated recyclables generated by the proposed development will be served under a comprehensive recycling plan.

(2)

The application must demonstrate that the mixed solid waste and source separated recyclable volumes expected to be generated can be stored in less space than required by the Minimum Standards Method. If the application does not demonstrate that the waste assessment method requires less space, the minimum standards method will be required.

This method can be used when there are unique conditions associated with the site, use, or waste stream that make compliance with any of the three other methods impracticable. The objective of this method is to match a specific hauler program (types of equipment, frequency of collection, etc.) to the unique characteristic(s) of the site or development.

(1)

The applicant must coordinate with the franchised hauler to develop a plan for storage and collection of mixed solid waste and source separated recyclables to be generated. The plan must include:

(a)

Site plan and architectural drawings showing the size and location of storage area(s) required to accommodate anticipated volumes;

(b)

A letter from the franchised hauler that describes the level of service to be provided by the hauler, including any special equipment and collection frequency, which will keep the storage area from exceeding its capacity; and

(c)

A narrative describing how the proposed site meets one or more unique conditions:

(i)

Use of either of the three other methods of compliance would interfere with the use of the proposed development by reducing the productive space of the proposed development; or

(ii)

The site is of an irregular shape or possesses steep slopes that do not allow for access by collection vehicles typically used by the franchised hauler to serve uses similar in size and scope to the proposed use, or

(iii)

The proposed use will generate unique wastes that can be stacked, folded, or easily consolidated without the need for specialized equipment, such as a compactor.

(2)

The application must demonstrate that the mixed solid waste and source separated recyclable volumes expected to be generated can be stored in less space than required by the Minimum Standards Method. If the application does not demonstrate that the waste assessment method requires less space, the minimum standards method will be required.

(Ord. No. 1486-24, § 14, 6-10-24)

The following location, design, and access standards are applicable to all storage areas:

(1)

Location Standards.

(a)

The storage area for source separated recyclables may be collocated with the storage area for mixed solid waste.

(b)

Storage area space requirements can be satisfied with a single location or multiple locations, and can combine both interior and exterior locations.

(c)

Exterior storage areas must:

(i)

Be located in central and visible locations on the site to enhance security for users;

(ii)

Be located in a parking area; and

(iii)

Not be located within a required front yard setback or in a yard adjacent to a public or private street.

(2)

Design Standards.

(a)

The dimensions of the storage area must accommodate containers consistent with current methods of local collection at time of construction or alteration.

(b)

Indoor and outdoor storage areas must comply with Oregon Building and Fire Code requirements.

(c)

Exterior storage areas must be enclosed by a sight obscuring fence or wall at least six feet in height.

(d)

Evergreen plants must be placed around the enclosure walls, excluding the gate or entrance openings for common wall, commercial, and institutional developments.

(e)

Gate openings for haulers must be a minimum of ten feet wide and must be capable of being secured in a closed and open position.

(f)

Horizontal clearance must be a minimum of ten feet and a vertical clearance of eight feet is required if the storage area is covered.

(g)

A separate pedestrian access must also be provided in common wall, commercial, and institutional developments.

(h)

Exterior storage areas must have either a concrete or asphalt floor surface.

(i)

Storage areas and containers must be clearly labeled to indicate the type of material accepted.

(3)

Access Standards.

(a)

Storage areas must be accessible to users at convenient times of the day, and to hauler personnel on the day and approximate time they are scheduled to provide hauler service.

(b)

Storage areas must be designed to be easily accessible to hauler trucks and equipment, considering paving, grade, gate clearance and vehicle access.

(c)

Storage areas must be accessible to hauler trucks without requiring backing out of a driveway onto a public street. If only a single access point is available to the storage area, adequate turning radius must be provided to allow hauler trucks to safely exit the site in a forward motion.

(d)

Storage areas must located so that pedestrian and vehicular traffic movement are not obstructed on site or on public streets adjacent to the site.

(e)

The following is an exception to the access standard:

(i)

Access may be limited for security reasons.