Chapter 30.90
SOLID WASTE STORAGE SPACE ALLOCATION AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN GUIDELINES

Sections:

30.90.010    Solid waste enclosures required.

30.90.020    New development waste plan.

30.90.030    Roll-off containers (debris boxes) and compacting units.

30.90.010 Solid waste enclosures required.

A. All containers located on nonresidential property and used for the storage of solid waste pending collection from an authorized hauler shall be stored inside one (1) or more enclosures designed to accommodate containers of sufficient size and quantity pursuant to the space allocation and enclosure design guidelines for solid waste referenced in subsection (B) of this section. Solid waste containers shall not be stored outside of an enclosure unless authorized by the City.

B. The City established the Space Allocation and Enclosure Design Guidelines for Solid Waste document, as may be amended by the City Manager or designee. These guidelines provide solid waste collection requirements for all developments Citywide. Integrated collection areas with recycling components assist in the reduction of waste materials. The written document provides information, resources, and requirements for designing solid waste enclosures that will be used by building occupants in new developments or significant remodels. New commercial and multifamily developments of five (5) units or more, and improvements that add thirty (30%) percent or more to the existing floor area, shall include adequate, accessible, and convenient areas for collecting, storing, and loading solid waste.

C. If the standards in this chapter conflict with the City’s Zoning Code, the Zoning Code shall prevail. [Ord. 27-2021 §3 (Exh. A), eff. 11-26-21]

30.90.020 New development waste plan.

A. Each applicant for a land use permit is required to develop and submit a new development waste plan as part of the permit process. The plan shall demonstrate those steps the applicant will take to meet the State-mandated waste reduction and recycling requirements to assist in meeting the Statewide goal of diverting seventy-five (75%) percent of all waste generated.

B. Each new development waste plan shall include an estimate of the amount of solid waste capacity required, the location and size of the solid waste enclosure(s), and a summary of the waste management services to be provided at the location. [Ord. 27-2021 §3 (Exh. A), eff. 11-26-21]

30.90.030 Roll-off containers (debris boxes) and compacting units.

Enclosures are not required for roll-off containers (debris boxes) or compacting units. Placement of roll-off containers and compacting units shall be subject to the requirements specified in the space allocation and enclosure design guidelines for solid waste. [Ord. 27-2021 §3 (Exh. A), eff. 11-26-21]