§ 18.60.180 — Recycling Facilities

A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section is to establish standards and procedures for the siting and operating various types and sizes of commercial Recycling Facilities, where allowed by Article 2. (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). The intent of the standards is to ensure safe operations and compatibility with surrounding uses. B. Permit Requirements. Recycling Facilities are allowed as specified in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). C. Reverse Vending Machines. The following standards shall apply to all reverse vending machines: 1. Reverse vending machines shall conform to the criteria in Table 4-2 (Standards for Reverse Vending Machines) as determined through the Zoning Clearance process. 2. Any reverse vending machine that is inoperable for a period of 30 days or more shall be removed from the parcel. Table 4-2 Standards for Reverse Vending Machines

| Type of Use | Reverse Vending Machines are accessory uses and must comply with Section 18.60.030. Such uses shall be established in conjunction with a primary use that complies with the Zoning, Building, and Fire Codes of the City. | |---|---| | Parking | Shall not displace parking required for the primary use. No additional parking is required for the Reverse Vending Machines. | | Location | If located outside of a structure: Shall be located immediately adjacent to a structure and a minimum of 100 feet from any dwelling or any parcel line of a Residential or (the residential component of a Mixed-Use Zoned Property. | | If located inside of a structure: Shall be placed within 30 feet of the entrance and shall not obstruct pedestrian circulation. | | Shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation and shall not be placed in landscape areas. | | Size | Shall not exceed a maximum of 50 square feet of site area and eight feet in height, for each machine or box. | | Number | Shall be limited to a total of two for each parcel. | | Construction | Shall be constructed of, and maintained with durable waterproof, and rustproof materials. | | Acceptable Recyclables | Shall accept only CRV glass, aluminum, or plastic containers, paper, and other recyclable items. | | Operating Hours | Shall be consistent with the operating hours of the primary use. | | Sign Location | Shall be flat mounted to the side of the machine or box. | | Sign Area per Machine or Box | Shall not exceed four square feet of sign area but is not subject to maximum sign area limitations. | | Display Allowable Recyclable Materials | Shall clearly identify the type of materials to be deposited and the name and phone number for the equipment owner/operator. | | Illumination Requirements | Shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if operating hours are between dusk and dawn, in compliance with Section 18.40.080 (Outdoor Lighting). | | Maintenance | The property owner shall ensure that the facility shall be monitored to ensure that no recyclable materials are located outside the reverse vending machines and that the surrounding area is free of litter. |

D. Recycling Collection Facilities, Small. The following standards as specified in Table 4-3 (Standards for Small Recycling Collection Facilities), below, shall apply to all Small Recycling Collection Facilities: Table 4-3 Standards for Small Recycling Collection Facilities

| Type of Use | Small Recycling Collection Facilities are accessory uses and must comply with Section 18.60.030. Such uses shall be established in conjunction with a primary use which complies with the Zoning, Building, and Fire Codes of the City. | |---|---| | Location | Shall be located immediately adjacent to a structure and a minimum of 50 feet from any dwelling or any parcel line of a Residential or the residential component of a Mixed-Use Zoned Property. | | Shall be set back at least 10 feet from any public right-of-way. | | Shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation and shall not be located within landscaped areas. | | Size | Each unit shall not exceed a maximum of 350 square feet in bulk and eight feet in height. | | Parking | Shall not displace parking required for the fixed-base host. No additional parking is required for the small recycling collection facility. | | Number | Shall be limited to a total of two for each parcel. | | Construction | Shall be constructed of, and maintained with, durable waterproof and rustproof material; shall be covered; and shall be secured from unauthorized entry; and shall be clearly marked with the name and telephone number of the facility operator. | | Operating Hours | Shall operate only during the hours of operation of the primary use. | | Containers and Fencing | Any containers and site fencing shall be of a color and design to be compatible and harmonious with the surrounding uses and neighborhood. | | Acceptable Recyclables | Shall accept only CRV glass, aluminum, or plastic containers, paper, and other recyclable items. | | Equipment | Shall not use power-driven processing equipment, except for reverse vending machines. | | Sign Location | Shall be flat mounted to the side of the machine or box. | | Sign Area per Facility | Shall not exceed four square feet of sign area but is not subject to maximum sign area limitations. | | Display Allowable Recyclable Materials | Signs shall clearly identify the type of materials to be deposited and the name and phone number for the equipment owner/operator. | | Illumination Requirements | Shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if operating hours are between |

Table 4-3 Standards for Small Recycling Collection Facilities

| | dusk and dawn, in compliance with Section 18.40.080 (Outdoor Lighting). | |---|---| | Maintenance | The property owner shall ensure that the facility shall be monitored to ensure that no recyclable materials are located outside the small recycling collection facility and that the surrounding area is free of litter. |

E. Recycling Collection Facilities, Processing, and Transfer Facilities. The following standards shall apply to all recycling collection, processing, and transfer facilities: Table 4-4 Standards for Recycling Collection Facilities, Processing, and Transfer Facilities

| Minor Use Permit required | Shall be considered a primary use of the property. Where allowed by Article 2. (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards), the recycling collection, processing, and transfer facilities require the approval of a Minor Use Permit. | |---|---| | The permit, as conditioned, shall include structural controls and maintenance and operational provisions that conform to the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. | | The permit, as conditioned, shall provide facilities adequate to accommodate the type and volume of materials proposed for transfer or processing. | | The permit, as conditioned, shall provide access and on-site circulation sufficient to ensure that vehicle stacking does not impact public streets. | | Location | Shall not be located within 100 feet of any dwelling or any parcel line of a Residential or the residential component of a Mixed-Use zoned property. | | Enclosed structure required. | All processing, storage, or transfer operations shall occur within a totally enclosed structure, unless the permit, as conditioned, includes adequate screening, buffering, and operational controls to ensure that recycling activities do not result in visual, noise, dust, or odor impacts in the vicinity of the project site. | | Parking | Parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 18.38 (Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design Standards). |

Table 4-4 Standards for Recycling Collection Facilities, Processing, and Transfer Facilities

| Container Construction | Containers provided for "after hours" donation of recyclable materials shall be constructed of, and maintained with, durable waterproof and rustproof material; shall be covered; and shall be secured from unauthorized entry; and shall be clearly marked with the name and telephone number of the facility operator. | |---|---| | Containers and Fencing | Any containers and site fencing shall be of a color and design to be compatible and harmonious with the surrounding uses and neighborhood. | | Exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers that are secured and maintained in good condition. Storage, excluding truck trailers, shall not be visible above the height of the required screen or walls. | | Signs | Signs shall be in compliance with Chapter 18.42 (Sign Standards). | | Maintenance | The site shall be maintained clean, sanitary, and free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and shall be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis. | | Dust, fumes, odor, smoke, or vibration above ambient levels shall not be detectable on adjoining parcels. |