19.25.170 Trash enclosures and outdoor recycling drop-off containers.
(A) A permanent enclosure for temporary storage of garbage, refuse and other waste materials shall be provided for every use, other than single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings of less than four (4) units, and manufactured homes in every zoning district, or where a property is entirely surrounded by screen walls or buildings. Trash enclosures shall comply with the following regulations:
(1) Construction. Trash enclosures shall be so constructed that contents are not visible from a height of five (5) feet above grade from the public right-of-way or any abutting street or property, and shall be constructed of a sight-obscuring material acceptable to the planning and zoning director, with solid concrete floor sloped for drainage and maintenance of sanitary conditions. Enclosures shall be of sufficient height to conceal contents including containers, but in no case shall be less than four (4) feet in height above grade. Gates shall be solid or baffled, equal in height to the enclosure and equipped with latches to ensure closure when not in use.
(2) Location. Trash enclosures shall not be located in any required front or side yard without the approval of the planning and zoning director.
(B) Recycling drop-off containers in accordance with the following:
(1) Shall be allowed only in manufactured home parks, R.V. parks, commercial or industrial areas in conjunction with an existing business.
(2) Shall not occupy an area of more than one hundred (100) square feet and shall not interfere with parking and maneuvering requirements of the principal use.
(3) Shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any property line and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
(4) Shall be constructed and maintained of durable materials and be maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a daily basis. (Ord. No. 2009-01, §§ 1, 2, 1-20-09; Ord. No. 2009-08, §§ 1, 2, 6-2-09; Ord. No. 2010-08, §§ 1, 2, 5-4-10; Ord. No. 2017-04, §§ 1, 2, 3-7-17. 1976 Code § 15-1-44(Q))