(a) 
Purpose. The intent of setback averaging is as follows:
(1) 
To avoid a monotonous and undifferentiated development pattern along streets by encouraging building designs with varied elevations and volumes;
(2) 
To provide greater design flexibility in the treatment of interior and exterior space;
(3) 
To achieve functionally improved floor plans; and
(4) 
To provide for a setback area equivalent to that which would be achieved without the use of averaging, and to ensure that no setback dimension is reduced to a point where it adversely affects the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood.
(b) 
Method of calculating average setbacks. Where averaging of setbacks is permitted in a zone, the following rules shall apply in determining the average setback required (see illustration below):
(1) 
In residential zones, the averageable width shall equal the lot width excluding required side setbacks and the minimum width of a driveway extending along the side of the building.
(2) 
In commercial and other nonresidential zones, the averageable width shall be the same as the building width.
(3) 
The average area of the setback shall equal the square footage resulting from multiplying the required average setback of the zone by the averageable width.
(4) 
No portion of a setback area exceeding the required average setback dimension by more than six feet shall contribute to the total required area of the average setback.
(5) 
No building line shall extend closer than the minimum setback specified for the zone in which it is located.
(6) 
Setback areas shall be clear from ground to sky, except for allowable building projections pursuant to Section 10-2.1522.
Case 1: Garage in front; no driveway along side setback (see drawing "A" and example below)
Case 2: Garage in rear; driveway extending along side setback (see drawing "B" and example below)
lot width
side yard #1
side yard #2
averageable width
lot width
side yard #1
driveway width
averageable width
50′
–
5′
–
5′
=
40′
50′
–
5′
–
11′
=
34′
averageable width
required average setback
required setback area
averageable width
required average setback
required setback area
40′
X
25′
=
1,000 Sq. Ft.
34′
X
25′
=
850 Sq. Ft.
For both the front and rear setbacks:
Front setback (for rear setback follow procedure in Case 1):
A) Subtract the required side setback dimensions from the total width.
B) Multiply the lot width minus the side setbacks by the required average setback. This figure is the number of square feet required for the averaged front or rear setback.
A) Subtract the one required side setback and the minimum driveway width from the total width. The example assumes the minimum driveway width is 11′ (see Article 5 to obtain actual driveway width requirements).
B) Multiply the lot width minus the side setback and minus the minimum driveway width by the required average front setback. This figure is the number of square feet required for the averaged front setback.
1.
The depth of a setback is measured from property line to the building line (wall).
2.
Where the building line of the second story extends over (cantilevers) the first story, the second story defines the setback.
3.
Building setbacks in excess of 6′ 0″ past the required average setback will be credited at 6′ 0″ past the average setback.
4.
Where a structural support, such as a post for an entry or a deck is present, this support will define the building line.
5.
No building line shall extend closer than the minimum setback.
6.
Refer to Section 10-2.1522 relating to permitted architectural projections into required setbacks.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)
(a) 
Projections into required setbacks. The following projections may be permitted into required setbacks and setbacks between buildings:
(1) 
All zones.
a. 
Architectural features. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, cantilevered bay windows not containing any floor area, awnings affixed to the building facade, fireplace chimneys, or any other architectural feature deemed as similar by the Community Development Director may project into a required side setback one-half the distance of the required side setback, or 30 inches, whichever is less, and may project into a required front or rear setback, or into the required setback between buildings no more than 30 inches.
b. 
Windows. Windows and other openings in buildings must maintain a 36 inch to 60 inch setback from the property line in accordance with Building Code.
c. 
Basement light wells. Basement light wells projecting into a required setback must maintain at least a 36 inch setback from the property line.
(2) 
All residential zones.
a. 
Unenclosed balconies. Unenclosed balconies may project a five foot maximum distance into any front, side, or rear setback or required space between buildings, provided they are removed a minimum horizontal distance of 12 feet from the front property line, 10 feet from the rear property line, five feet from the side property line, and 10 feet from any accessory building. Railings or walls of that portion of balconies which project into required setbacks or setbacks between buildings shall not extend more than 42 inches from the floor level of the balcony.
b. 
Unenclosed stairways. Unenclosed stairways and landing places shall be allowed to project into any required setback a maximum distance of six feet but not closer than 30 inches from any property line; provided, however, no unenclosed stairway or landing shall be allowed to encroach into any required setback area where such stairway provides access above the first story of any structure.
1. 
R-1A zone. Notwithstanding the above, in the R-1A zone, unenclosed stairways on 25 foot wide lots may extend to the side property line provided the maximum height of the landing shall not exceed six feet above the finished or existing grade of the lot, and provided stairways return to grade on the opposite side to permit pedestrian access to the rear portion of the lot.
c. 
Unenclosed decks, porches, and patios.
1. 
Side and rear setbacks. No side or rear setback is required for uncovered decks and patios not more than 30 inches in height above existing grade.
2. 
Front setback. Unenclosed decks, patios, and porches not more than 30 inches in height above existing grade may project a maximum distance of six feet into the required front setback. Notwithstanding anything in this title to the contrary, a safety railing shall be permitted as necessary to meet the minimum requirements under the Uniform Building Code.
d. 
Flagpoles. Flagpoles may encroach into any setback provided that the height of the zone in which it is located is not exceeded.
e. 
Pools and spas. Pools and spas, above and below ground, may encroach any distance into a required side setback, rear setback, and/or setback between buildings. Mechanical equipment for pools and spas may encroach any distance into a required rear setback or setback between buildings. No pool, spa, and/or associated mechanical equipment shall encroach into a required front setback.
f. 
Other architectural features and structures. Arbors, architectural archways, bowers, pergolas, patio covers, lampposts, and other architectural features or structures deemed as similar by the Community Development Director, may project into any required setback subject to Administrative Design Review (Section 10-2.2500), provided the following standards are not exceeded:
1. 
Height. No lamppost, arbor, architectural archway, bower, pergola, patio cover, or similar structure located within an otherwise required setback shall exceed a height of 10 feet.
2. 
Horizontal dimensions. No arbor, architectural archway, bower, pergola, patio cover, or similar structure located within an otherwise required front setback shall exceed a length of six feet parallel to any street frontage with a maximum total projected roof area of 30 square feet.
g. 
Mechanical and plumbing equipment. For the purpose of this section, air conditioners and ventilation fans are considered mechanical equipment; whereas, water heaters, tankless water heaters, and water softeners are considered plumbing equipment. Mechanical equipment, plumbing equipment, and other equipment deemed as similar by the Community Development Director, may project into required setbacks subject to Administrative Design Review (Section 10-2.2500) as follows:
1. 
Rear setback and setback between buildings. Mechanical equipment and plumbing equipment may project into a required rear setback or required setback between buildings, other than new construction, so long as that equipment is located no closer than 10 feet from the rear property line.
2. 
Noise. Mechanical equipment and plumbing equipment within the required setbacks shall not emit sound at a level greater than 55 decibels or have a manufacturer rating exceeding 55 decibels. The decibel level is measured immediately adjacent to the location of the equipment placement, not at a distance from the equipment.
3. 
Screening. Mechanical and plumbing equipment within the required setbacks shall be screened from public view.
(3) 
All commercial and mixed-use zones.
a. 
Canopies. Canopies no more than 12 feet in width and leading to a building entrance may project any distance into a required setback subject to Administrative Design Review (Section 10-2.2500), further provided that no portion of the canopy shall be less than eight feet above finished grade. This section shall not be interpreted to prohibit encroachment over the public right-of-way where otherwise allowed.
b. 
Awnings. Notwithstanding subsection (1) of Section 10-2.1522(a), awnings may project any distance into a required setback subject to Administrative Design Review (Section 10-2.2500), further provided that no portion of the awning shall be less than eight feet above finished grade. This shall not be interpreted to prohibit encroachment over the public right-of-way where otherwise allowed.
(b) 
Projections above permitted height. The following structures may be permitted to project above the permitted height limit of the zone in which it is located, provided the structure contains no habitable floor area and the limitations indicated for each are observed:
(1) 
Mechanical equipment and housing, including screening, exceeding the height limits of the zone in which the site is located by a maximum of four feet;
(2) 
Chimneys, provided that the projection above the height limit of the zone is only to the extent necessary to comply with building and fire codes;
(3) 
Television and radio whip antennae exceeding the height limits of the zone in which the site is located by a maximum of 10 feet;
(4) 
Church steeples and bell towers exceeding the height limits of the zone in which the site is located by a maximum of 15 feet, subject to Planning Commission Design Review (pursuant to Section 10-2.2502);
(5) 
Flagpoles exceeding the height limits of the zone in which the site is located by a maximum of 10 feet, and further provided that in any nonresidential zone flagpoles exceeding the height limits of the zone shall be subject to Planning Commission Design Review (pursuant to Section 10-2.2502);
(6) 
Architectural design elements integral to the overall design character of a building and intended to distinguish its design (such as a finial, pinnacle, or weathervane), provided that the design element does not significantly increase the mass or bulk of the building, and subject to the following procedures:
a. 
In residential zones, Planning Commission Design Review (pursuant to Section 10-2.2502) is required for any proposed design element exceeding the height limit of the zone by more than six feet or for any design element proposed in conjunction with a project otherwise subject to Planning Commission Design Review. Proposed design elements exceeding the height limit of the zone by no more than six feet shall be subject to Administrative Design Review (pursuant to Section 10-2.2500) when not in conjunction with a project otherwise subject to Planning Commission Design Review;
b. 
In nonresidential zones, Planning Commission Design Review (pursuant to Section 10-2.2502) is required for any proposed design element exceeding the height limit of the zone.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2786 c.s., eff. January 2, 1997, Ord. 2801 c.s., eff. June 5, 1997, § 3, Ord. 2833 c.s., eff. July 1, 1999, § 3, Ord. 2865, eff. February 1, 2001, § 2, Ord. 3008 c.s., eff. December 6, 2007, § 1, Ord. 3107 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013, And § 4, Ord. 3252 c.s., eff. March 23, 2023)
(a) 
Purpose. This section is intended to provide for the regulation of the height and location of fences, walls, and similar obstructions, for the purpose of providing for light, air, and privacy and safeguarding the public welfare by preventing visual obstructions at street and highway intersections. The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to set aside or reduce the requirements established for security fencing, either by local, State, or federal laws, or by the safety requirements of the Board of Education.
(b) 
Height. For the purposes of this section, "height" shall mean the vertical distance from existing grade to the top of the fence, hedge, or wall, except in a required front or exterior side setback where the finished grade is lower than the existing grade, height shall be measured from the finished grade. The following standards shall apply:
(1) 
All residential zones.
a. 
Front setbacks. No fence, hedge, or wall over 42 inches in height shall be permitted within any required front setback.
b. 
Rear and side setbacks. Except as permitted in subsections (c) and (e) of this section, no fence, hedge, or wall greater than six feet in height shall be permitted within any required rear setback or side setback.
c. 
Reverse corner lots in residential zones. Notwithstanding subsection (b)(1)(b) of this section, no fence, wall, or hedge over 42 inches in height shall be permitted within a triangular area at the corner of the lot abutting the front setback of the key lot, which triangle shall be formed by the rear and exterior side lot lines and a diagonal line drawn between two points located 15 feet along the rear and exterior side lot lines from their point of intersection (see illustration below).
(2) 
All nonresidential zones.
a. 
Front and exterior side setbacks. No fence, hedge, or wall over 42 inches in height shall be permitted within any required front or exterior side setback.
b. 
Rear and interior side setbacks. Except as permitted in subsections (c) and (e) of this section, no fence, hedge, or wall greater than six feet in height shall be permitted within any required rear setback or interior side setback.
(c) 
Walls required.
(1) 
Multiple-family residential zones, wall required. A six foot high decorative masonry wall, or a six foot high decorative wall of mixed construction utilizing a masonry base and masonry pilasters, which shall compose at least 30% of such wall, and such other materials as the Planning Division may approve for not more than 70% of such wall, shall be provided along the side and rear lot boundaries for two or more dwelling units, except along the street side of corner lots. The requirement may be waived under the following circumstances:
a. 
The wall would be between two adjacent lots which are being developed concurrently, and not requiring a wall will enhance the aesthetic character of the project;
b. 
The wall would be duplicating the function of an existing wall on the adjacent property which conforms to the intent and requirements of this subsection;
c. 
Where the multiple-family residential zone shares a common boundary with the Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan area as adopted by resolution of the City Council, the wall may include access to the adjacent commercially zoned property.
(2) 
Boundaries between zones, wall required.
a. 
Where a residential and a commercial zone share a common boundary along a property line, a wall shall be constructed with a minimum height of six feet and a maximum height of eight feet, except where such wall abuts the required residential zone front setback, such wall shall not exceed 42 inches in height, and except where the residential zone shares a common boundary with the Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan area as adopted by resolution of the City Council, the wall may include access between the residentially and commercially zoned property.
b. 
Where a residential and an industrial zone or a commercial and an industrial zone share a common boundary along a property line, a wall shall be constructed with a minimum height of six feet and a maximum height of eight feet, except where such wall abuts the required residential or commercial zone front setback, such wall shall not exceed 42 inches in height.
(d) 
Maintenance of visibility at street and alley corners in all zones.
(1) 
All corner lots shall maintain for safety vision purposes a triangular area at the street intersection corner of the lot, which triangle shall be formed by the front and side lot lines and a diagonal line drawn between two points located 15 feet along the front and side lot lines from their point of intersection or, in the case of a rounded lot corner, from the point of intersection of such lot lines if extended. Within such triangular area, no tree, fence, shrub, or other physical obstruction higher than 36 inches above the established sidewalk grade shall be permitted.
(2) 
Where a lot abuts both a street and an alley, a triangular area shall be maintained for safety vision purposes at the intersection of the street and alley, which triangle shall be formed by the lot lines abutting the street and alley and a diagonal line drawn between two points located 15 feet along each lot line from their point of intersection or, in the case of a rounded lot corner, from the point of intersection of such lot lines if extended. Within such triangular area, no tree, fence, shrub, or other physical obstruction higher than 36 inches above the established curb grade shall be permitted.
(e) 
Swimming pools and hot tubs in all zones. Swimming pools and hot tubs shall be entirely enclosed by buildings, fences, or walls not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height. Such fences shall be equipped with selflatching gates with the latches not less than four feet above the ground. All fencing shall be in place and approved by the Building Division before water is run into the pool.
(f) 
Prohibited fences. The following fence types are prohibited in all residential zones:
(1) 
Barbed wire, razor wire, electric fences, and similar fences;
(2) 
Chain link and other industrial type fencing in the front yard setback or on portions of a lot visible from the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2802 c.s., eff. July 3, 1997, and § 8, Ord. 3257 c.s., eff. August 17, 2023)
(a) 
Commercial uses in any zone. All commercial uses in any zone shall be conducted within an enclosed building, and no outside storage or display of merchandise or commodities shall be permitted, except in conjunction with the following use classifications in zones where such uses are permitted or conditionally permitted:
(1) 
Plant nurseries, except that no outside display of merchandise in front of the building or on any portion of the lot facing a public street shall be permitted, except for the display of plants only;
(2) 
New and used automobile, camper, trailer, motorcycle, bicycle, and boat dealers, and other similar uses, except that no outside display of accessories connected with such uses shall be permitted;
(3) 
Automobile service stations, subject to the provisions of Section 10-2.1602 of this chapter;
(4) 
Automobile waxing, cleaning, and detailing in conjunction with uses classified as "vehicle sales, leasing and services";
(5) 
Outdoor dining, except that no outdoor preparation of food or beverages shall be permitted;
(6) 
Miniature golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, and other similar commercial recreation uses, except that no outside storage or display of merchandise shall be permitted;
(7) 
Marinas and marina-related facilities;
(8) 
In the CC Coastal Commercial zones, sales from vendor carts including retail sales, and sale of food, snacks, and similar items, subject to a Conditional Use Permit;
(9) 
In the Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or assigned.
(b) 
Residential zones. No outside storage of materials or equipment shall be allowed in any residential zone, except as allowed under subsection (c) of this section.
(c) 
Construction activities. Building materials which are to be used in the construction or renovation of a building may be temporarily stored on the premises where such building is to be built or renovated for not more than 60 days in advance of the commencement of the date of construction. In the event of any failure to proceed promptly with construction, the Chief Building Official may serve written notice upon the owner requiring removal of said building materials.
(d) 
Storage and shipping containers. Storage containers, shipping containers, or other movable type containers shall not be permitted outside a building in any zone except as allowed for recycling facilities pursuant to Section 10-2.1616 or as a temporary use pursuant to Section 10-2.2520.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by § 2, Ord. 2827, eff. November 12, 1998, § 1, Ord. 3102 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013, and § 9, Ord. 3257 c.s., August 17, 2023)
(a) 
Creation of new lots in residential zones. Lots hereafter created by lot splits or subdivisions shall comply with the following minimum standards:
(1) 
Minimum lot size in residential zones, except for the R-1A zone.
a. 
Minimum lot area: 5,000 square feet.
b. 
Minimum lot width: 50 feet at the street line, except as follows:
1. 
Cul-de-sac lots shall have a minimum width of 35 feet at the street line.
2. 
On blocks where the prevailing lot width is approximately 40 feet or less, lots shall have a minimum width of 40 feet at the street line.
c. 
Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot size in R-1A zone.
a. 
Minimum lot area: 2,500 square feet.
b. 
Minimum lot width: 25 feet at the street line.
c. 
Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(b) 
Existing lots in multi-family residential zones varying in size due to errors. Lots in multi-family residential zones which vary not more than one lineal foot in width or depth from the prevailing lot size in a subdivision because of errors in the original survey and platting of the subdivision shall be considered the same as the prevailing lot size for the purpose of computing the lot area per dwelling unit and the required turning radius into a 90 degree parking stall.
(c) 
Unbuildable lots in all zones.
(1) 
No building permit shall be issued for any use or structure on any parcel of land which is less than a "lot," as defined in Section 10-2.402, except that on parcels which do not qualify as legal lots, as defined in Section 10-2.402, which were separated in ownership and improved with dwellings prior to September 9, 1964, such dwellings may be rebuilt, remodeled, or structurally expanded pursuant to the applicable requirements for nonconforming structures and nonconforming uses (Article 8 of this chapter).
(2) 
Aviation Boulevard between Farrell Avenue and Manhattan Beach Boulevard. No building permit shall be issued for any use or structure on any of the following lots, all within Redondo Villa Tract B in the City, except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(a) of this section:
Lots 9 and 12, Block 4
Lots 9 and 12, Block 11
Lots 9 and 12, Block 18
Lots 9 and 12, Block 25
a. 
Notwithstanding the above, such lots may be built upon in conformance with this chapter when the lot is combined with any adjacent lot owned by the same owner, provided the combined lot conforms to the minimum lot size standards pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, and provided a parcel map is recorded for the combined lot.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)
Mechanical equipment and utilities, with the exception of solar heating panels, shall be architecturally screened from view. Roof-top mechanical equipment and appurtenances to be used in the operation or maintenance of a building shall be installed so as not to be visible from any point at or below the roof level of the subject building. This requirement shall apply in construction of new buildings, and in any alteration of mechanical systems of existing buildings that results in significant changes in such roof-top equipment and appurtenances. The features so regulated shall in all cases be either enclosed by outer building walls or parapets, or grouped and screened in a manner architecturally compatible with the building. Minor features not exceeding one foot in height shall be exempted from this regulation, except that such minor features shall be of a color that minimizes glare and blends in with the building.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)
(a) 
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building within the City which utilizes galvanized iron or a sheet metal or aluminum exterior covering for all or part of the structure, or which utilizes construction materials which are substantially different than normally used, or which are of a character or appearance which may be injurious to the property values in the immediate area or contrary to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community without first obtaining approval of the Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-2.2502 (Planning Commission Design Review); provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to the following:
(1) 
Open metal patio additions to conventional housing or apartment construction, which additions shall be used exclusively for outdoor recreation areas only and shall not be remodeled or enclosed as habitable living areas;
(2) 
Approved metal or aluminum siding designed for conventionally built structures;
(3) 
Metal tool sheds, used as accessory buildings only, which do not exceed 120 square feet in projected roof area;
(4) 
Mobile homes in the R-MHP zone.
(b) 
Storage containers, shipping containers, or other movable type containers shall not be permitted outside a building in any zone except as allowed for recycling facilities pursuant to Section 10-2.1616 or as a temporary use pursuant to Section 10-2.2520.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)
(a) 
Purpose. To ensure that antennas do not have an adverse impact on aesthetic values and public safety in all zones, antennas shall be located where they are least visible from public rights-of-way while not burdening adjacent property owners with adverse visual impacts. The intent is not to discriminate against dish antennas in favor of other communications facilities.
(b) 
Criteria.
(1) 
Height. Antennas shall comply with the height standard of the zone in which they are located, except television and radio whip antennas may exceed the height standard pursuant to Section 10-2.1522(b). In the I-2, I-2A, and IC-1 zones only, an antenna for a public utility or public safety facility may exceed the height standard if approved by Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 10-2.2506.
(2) 
Location. No antenna pole shall be located in front of the building facade facing any street, or be located within any required front or side setback. No antenna located in a required rear setback shall exceed a height of 15 feet. Antennas shall be placed so as to reduce to the extent possible any adverse aesthetic impacts on adjacent properties.
(3) 
Maximum dimension. No dish-type antenna shall exceed a diameter of eight feet, except that larger dish-type antenna may be allowed in non-residential zones if approved by Planning Commission Design Review pursuant to Section 10-2.2502.
(4) 
Screening. Antenna shall be effectively screened from public view to the extent feasible. The structural base of the antenna, including all bracing and appurtenances, shall be screened from public view and adjoining properties by walls, fences, buildings, landscape, or combinations thereof to the extent feasible.
(5) 
Condominiums. Television antennas shall be subject to Section 10-2.1608(d)(4)(f) of this chapter.
(6) 
Undergrounding. All exterior wires and/or cables necessary for operation of the antenna shall be placed underground, except for wires or cables attached flush with the surface of a building or the structure of the antenna.
(7) 
Surface materials and finishes. Highly reflective surfaces shall not be permitted.
(8) 
Sharing antennas. Groupings of antenna poles shall be prohibited where they adversely impact the visual character of the area. If the antenna installation is subject to discretionary approval, the applicants may be required to provide for sharing of the same antenna structure for use by potential future applicants where it is technically feasible and where this will reduce adverse visual impacts resulting from separate structures.
(c) 
Building permit required. No antenna shall be installed without first obtaining a building permit as determined by the Chief Building Official.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by § 1, Ord. 3102 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013)
(a) 
Solid waste enclosure required. Solid waste enclosures shall be required for the following developments:
(1) 
Commercial or industrial developments. A solid waste enclosure shall be required for any new commercial or industrial development or any addition of 500 square feet or more of floor area to an existing commercial or industrial development.
(2) 
Multiple-family developments. A solid waste enclosure shall be required for any new multiple-family development of four or more dwelling units or any addition of 500 square feet or more of floor area to an existing multiple-family development of four or more dwelling units.
Notwithstanding the above, floor area additions to existing developments may be permitted without complying with the solid waste enclosure requirements if it is physically impossible to locate the solid waste enclosure on the site without relocating all or a portion of the existing structure or without increasing or creating any nonconforming condition on the lot.
(b) 
Submittal of plans. All development projects subject to the requirements of this section shall submit plans showing the proposed design, size, and location of solid waste enclosures and collection bins.
(c) 
Development standards.
(1) 
Enclosure. The solid waste storage area shall be enclosed on three sides with permanent materials and on the fourth side with an access gate. A roof may be permitted over the top of the enclosure.
(2) 
Material. The solid waste storage area shall be constructed of solid block, brick, masonry, or other similar material.
(3) 
Access gate. The access gate shall be no less than five feet wide, shall obscure the view of solid waste containers, and shall be constructed of metal or another similar durable material.
(4) 
Location.
a. 
No solid waste storage area on a lot in a residential zone shall be located in the front yard area, defined for the purposes of this section as the area measured from the front property line to a line parallel with the face of the front wall of the main building located the greatest distance from the front property line and extending the full width of the lot.
b. 
Solid waste storage areas shall be located so as not to create a fire hazard as determined by the Chief Building Official based on the design and materials of the solid waste enclosure. More than one location may be required if the storage area capacity is inadequate to service the building or does not meet applicable health and safety standards.
(5) 
Sprinklers. Where required by the Fire Department, fire sprinklers approved by the Fire Department shall be installed in the solid waste storage area.
(6) 
Accessibility. The solid waste enclosure shall be located to provide reasonable accessibility to solid waste collection vehicles.
(7) 
Size of solid waste enclosure area and bin capacity.
a. 
Multiple-family developments. The minimum dimensions of solid waste enclosures shall be as indicated in the following table. The number and capacity of bins and frequency of pick-up shall be as determined necessary by the City to protect the public health and safety.
Number of Units
Size of Area
Recommended Total Capacity of Bin or Bins
4-7
One location with minimum dimensions of four and one-half (4 1/2) feet by eight feet
Three cubic yards
8-14
Two locations, each having a minimum dimension of four and one-half (4 1/2) feet by eight feet; or one location having a minimum dimension of four and one-half (4 1/2) feet by 15 feet or eight feet by nine feet
Six cubic yards
15-21
Two locations, one having a minimum dimension of four and one-half (4 1/2) feet by eight feet and the other having a minimum dimension of four and one-half (4 1/2) feet by 15 feet or eight feet by nine feet; or three locations, each having a minimum dimension of four and one-half (4 1/2) feet by eight feet
Nine cubic yards
22 or more
Two or more locations having large enough dimensions to accommodate the required number and size of bins.
12 cubic feet per unit
b. 
Commercial or industrial developments. The minimum dimensions of solid waste enclosures shall be four and one-half (4 1/2) feet by eight feet for developments with less than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area; and eight feet by nine feet or four and one-half (4 1/2) feet by 15 feet for developments with 5,000 to 20,000 square feet of gross floor area. Additional area may be required as determined necessary by the City for developments of more than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area. The number and capacity of bins and frequency of pick-up shall be as determined necessary by the City to protect the public health and safety.
(8) 
Maintenance.
a. 
The solid waste enclosure shall be maintained in a good state of repair.
b. 
The accessibility of the enclosure for trash collection purposes shall be maintained at all times.
c. 
Access gates to the solid waste enclosure shall be kept closed except when in use.
d. 
Solid waste enclosures shall not be used for any purpose other than for storing solid waste containers for collection.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by § 1, Ord. 3102 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013)
(a) 
Recycling area required. Recycling areas shall be required for the following developments. Such requirements shall be in addition to the requirements for solid waste enclosures pursuant to Section 10-2.1536:
(1) 
Commercial or industrial developments. A recycling area shall be required for any new commercial or industrial development or any addition of 500 square feet or more of floor area to an existing commercial or industrial development.
(2) 
Multiple-family developments. A recycling area shall be required for any new multiple-family development of nine or more dwelling units or any addition of 500 square feet or more of floor area to an existing multiple-family development of nine or more dwelling units.
(b) 
Submittal of plans. All development projects subject to the requirements of this section shall submit plans showing the proposed design, size, and location of recycling areas and recycling containers or bins.
(c) 
Recycling and solid waste disposal statements for commercial or industrial developments. For commercial or industrial developments subject to the requirements of this section, plans shall be accompanied by a recycling and solid waste disposal statement, in a form approved by the City Engineer, describing the proposed recyclable materials to be collected and the method of collection.
(d) 
Development standards.
(1) 
Location. Areas for recycling shall be distributed to provide a high level of convenience and accessibility to persons who deposit, collect, and load the recyclable materials. Whenever feasible, areas for collecting and loading recyclable materials shall be adjacent to solid waste collection areas.
(2) 
Number of bins.
a. 
Multiple-family developments. Multiple-family developments of nine to 20 dwelling units shall provide a minimum of one pair of City approved recycling containers or bins. An additional pair of City approved recycling containers or bins shall be provided for each additional 20 dwelling units or fraction thereof.
b. 
Commercial or industrial developments. Commercial and industrial developments shall provide an adequate number of City approved recycling containers as necessary to accommodate all recyclable material.
(3) 
Dimension of recycling areas.
a. 
Multiple-family developments. Recycling areas in multiple-family developments shall be a minimum of 48 inches by 54 inches in area with a minimum height of 72 inches.
b. 
Commercial or industrial developments. The dimensions of recycling areas shall be as determined necessary by the City based on the nature of the uses on the site.
(4) 
Protection of materials. Recycling areas or the bins or containers placed therein must provide protection against adverse environmental conditions, such as rain, which might render the collected materials unmarketable.
(5) 
Sprinklers. Where required by the Fire Department, fire sprinklers approved by the Fire Department shall be installed in the recycling area.
(6) 
Maintenance.
a. 
The recycling area shall be maintained in a good state of repair.
b. 
The accessibility of the recycling area shall be maintained at all times.
c. 
Where there are access gates to a recycling area, such gates shall be kept closed except when in use.
d. 
Recycling areas shall not be used for any purpose other than for storing recyclable materials for collection.
(e) 
Data collection system for commercial or industrial developments. Commercial and industrial developments shall be required to maintain on an ongoing basis, in a form approved by the City Engineer, a record of the amount and type of material recycled and the amount of material disposed of.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)