As used in this Part 10, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
A building containing three or more dwelling units occupied
or intended to be occupied by persons living independently of each
other, or a group of such buildings.
RECYCLING AREA
Space allocated for collection and storage of source-separated
recyclable materials.
There shall be included in any new multifamily
housing development that requires subdivision or site plan approval
an indoor or outdoor recycling area for the collection and storage
of residentially generated recyclable materials. The dimensions of
the recycling area shall be sufficient to accommodate recycling bins
or containers which are of adequate size and number and which are
consistent with anticipated usage and with current methods of collection
in the area in which the project is located. The dimensions of the
recycling area and the bins or containers shall be determined in consultation
with the Municipal Recycling Coordinator and shall be consistent with
the district recycling plan adopted pursuant to § 3 of P.L.
1987, c. 102 (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.13), and any applicable requirements
of the Municipal Master Plan, adopted pursuant to § 26 of
P.L. 1987, c. 102.
The recycling area shall be conveniently located
for the residential disposition of source-separated recyclable materials,
preferably near, but clearly separated from, a refuse dumpster.
Signs clearly identifying the recycling area
and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all
points of access to the recycling area. Individual bins or containers
shall be equipped with signs indicating the materials to be placed
therein.
Landscaping and/or fencing shall be provided
around any outdoor recycling area and shall be developed in an aesthetically
pleasing manner.