14-14-111 REFUSE SITING STANDARDS

A. When refuse storage containers are used or otherwise required by this Title, the containers shall be of sufficient size and numbers to provide suitable capacity to contain the refuse generated at the site. Containers shall be closed by an attached cover at all times. B. All containers shall be kept at a location easily accessible by collection vehicles and refuse producers. Refuse containers shall be kept away from overhead utility lines and structures with projections to facilitate pickup. Container sites shall also comply with the International Fire and International Building Codes. C. Outdoor refuse containers, except for individual residential containers, shall be completely encompassed by a solid enclosure that is: architecturally compatible with the main structure(s), equipped with a solid barrier access gate, and located on a paved surface. D. Outdoor refuse containers in industrial or commercial areas located within an area completely encompassed by a site obscuring wall or fence and not visible from the street shall not need a separate barrier enclosure unless it is a specific requirement of conditional use or site plan approval. E. In cases where a refuse container enclosure is required, the container shall be enclosed by a six (6) foot high enclosure or solid barrier fence with a minimum gate opening of nine (9) feet wide. The fence or enclosure shall have a minimum clearance of two (2) feet from the refuse container to be stored within it. F. No refuse collection areas shall be permitted between the street and the front building line except as shown on an approved site plan. G. Temporary refuse collection containers on construction sites or other related uses shall be exempt from barrier fencing.