Chapter 9.44
TRASH ENCLOSURES
Sections:
9.44.020 Enclosure design and construction standards.
9.44.010 Applicability.
The following uses shall be required to maintain an on-site refuse dumpster and trash enclosure constructed with the minimum standards outlined in this chapter:
A. Residential. Parcels occupied by five or more residential multifamily rental units shall be required to maintain a trash enclosure area. Existing properties that do not conform to this standard shall be required construction of the enclosure upon adding more than 50 percent total floor area or increasing the density of the site by one or more units.
B. Nonresidential. Commercial and industrial uses, as well as all other uses which require an on-site refuse dumpster, shall be required to maintain a trash enclosure area. Existing properties that do not conform to this standard shall be required to construct the enclosure upon adding more than 10 percent total floor area or requesting city approvals that require planning commission or city council action. (Ord. 893 § 8, 2020; Ord. 813 § 3, 2009; Ord. 806 § 1, 2007).
9.44.020 Enclosure design and construction standards.
The following minimum standards shall apply to all new trash enclosures:
A. All proposals for new trash enclosures shall be subject to review and approval by the community development director or his/her designee.
B. No trash shall be allowed to project above the walls of the enclosure.
C. Enclosure shall be constructed in the rear of a property unless no other area exists. If visible from the street, the enclosure shall be screened with landscaping and/or constructed to be architecturally appealing to the satisfaction of the city planner.
D. Enclosure Specifications.
1. Walls. Masonry material consistent with Chapter 9.32 BGMC, Fences, Walls and Hedges.
2. Height and Dimensions. Six feet in height, no more or less, unless an architectural feature is proposed (e.g., decorative trellis) and minimum dimension of six feet in depth by eight feet in width.
3. Gates. No chain-link; must be of solid metal material and maintained closed at all times not in use. Gates must be provided with self-closing and self-latching devices.
4. Floor. Minimum of four inches of concrete with a six-inch concrete curb surrounding the walls to prevent dumpster from damaging walls.
5. Design, Colors, and Materials. The enclosure walls, gate, and trellis must match and complement the main structure on the site. The trellis must be metal and decorative (lattice-type) in style. (Ord. 893 § 8, 2020; Ord. 806 § 1, 2007).