[Ord. 1211-2013, 12-2-2013]
A. 
The purpose of this section is to establish rules for enclosed dumpster areas in order to:
1. 
Prevent accumulations of garbage and rubbish from spreading throughout the City and endangering the health of citizens.
2. 
Enhance the aesthetic appearance of the community.
B. 
For the purposes stated in Subsection A of this section:
DUMPSTER
Any portable container used or designed for collection of, transportation of, or disposal of refuse, waste, or the like. Refuse dumpster shall include, but is not limited to, "roll-off" boxes or containers, collection bins, tubs, and portable storage containers capable of containing more than 96 gallons of material, but shall not include those containers placed for less than 60 days or that are intended to hold construction or demolition materials.
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
Any establishment preparing, handling, and serving food to the public, which requires the installation of a grease interceptor (grease trap) as per part 5, Chapter 2 of this Code.
[Ord. 1211-2013, 12-2-2013]
A. 
Existing dumpsters which, in the judgment of the compliance officer, do not meet the intent of this chapter shall be removed or shall have the following improvements to be made on or before December 31, 2014.
B. 
Dumpsters must be enclosed or screened sufficiently to prevent the dumpster from being visible from:
1. 
A City street or other ROW.
2. 
A residence (regardless of zoning).
C. 
Screening shall be accomplished through one of the following methods:
1. 
Full dumpster enclosure.
2. 
Partial dumpster enclosure.
3. 
Six foot opaque fence located at property line.
4. 
Six foot opaque fence located between the dumpster and the viewer's location.
5. 
Year round landscaping (evergreen/coniferous) maintained to a minimum height of six feet.
6. 
Any combination of the above.
D. 
Dumpsters that, in the judgment of the compliance officer, cannot be made to fit the requirements of this section due to space restrictions or for reasons of public safety shall be exempted from the requirements of this section, under the following conditions:
1. 
If space exists for partial compliance, then the compliance officer shall cause the dumpster to comply with the requirements for which space is available.
2. 
The compliance officer provides written verification of the type and extent of the exemption(s) to the dumpster owner and the reason for the exemption.
[Ord. 1211-2013, 12-2-2013]
A. 
The requirements of this section are not intended to apply to dumpsters that were placed within the City prior to the date of adoption hereof and enclosed in a manner that meets the general intent of this section.
B. 
All dumpsters placed within the City on or after the date of adoption hereof shall meet the following requirements:
1. 
All properties that utilize a dumpster shall also provide an enclosed dumpster area.
2. 
All dumpster enclosures shall be placed on a concrete pad with a concrete apron.
3. 
Food service establishments must cause the required concrete pad to drain into the sanitary sewer system, but be designed to prevent the infiltration of stormwater in the sewer system.
4. 
Food service establishments must route dumpster pad drains through grease control equipment first, then to the sanitary sewer.
C. 
All dumpster enclosures shall be located behind the front building line or behind the front corner of the primary structure, whichever is the greater distance from the front property line. If the topography or other conditions will not allow the dumpster enclosure to meet this requirement, the planning and zoning commission shall designate an appropriate location.
D. 
Dumpsters shall be surrounded by an opaque enclosure that is compatible with the design and color of the principal building. Chainlink fence shall not be permitted as an enclosure.
E. 
Dumpster enclosures shall have a minimum height of six feet. If the dumpster is taller than four feet, the enclosure shall be two feet taller in height than the dumpster.
F. 
Dumpster enclosures shall not be located on any required parking spaces.
G. 
Dumpster enclosures shall not be located within any required buffers or easements.
[Ord. 1211-2013, 12-2-2013]
A. 
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
B. 
The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable and if any section, phrase or provision shall be declared or held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remainder of the sections, phrases or provisions.