The city must, by January 1, 2000, convert fifty (50) percent
of all solid waste from landfill disposal through source reduction,
recycling and composting activities. Diverting at least fifty (50)
percent of the city’s solid waste requires the participation
of individuals in all residential, commercial and industrial districts.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that adequate areas for the
collection of recyclable materials are provided in both proposed and
applicable existing development projects.
(Ord. 93-O-116 § 1, 1993)
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms used in this
chapter are defined as follows:
means the private commercial entity that is contracted by
the city to collect refuse and recyclable materials.
“Detached single-family residential collection area”
means an area consisting of three (3) raised concrete pads, each a
minimum of thirty-eight (38) inches by thirty-eight (38) inches in
area and each for the storage of a one hundred ten (110) gallon mobile
container. There shall be one (1) container each for the collection
of refuse, recyclable and green waste materials.
“Attached single-family residential collection area”
means an area consisting of two (2) raised concrete pads which meet
the requirements of Section 23.42.020(2)(a). A pad shall not be required
for a green waste collection container.
“Multifamily residential collection area” means
a bin enclosure, constructed in accordance with the provisions of
the city trash enclosure standards, for the storage of one (1) or
more standard (3) cubic yard bin containers. Each enclosure shall
provide for the collection of either refuse or recyclable material.
“Commercial/manufacturing district collection area”
means a bin enclosure which meets the requirements of Section 23.42.020(2)(c).
means organic solid wastes which have been biologically decomposed
under controlled, aerobic or anaerobic conditions.
means any new or existing project, facility or building,
located within any district, where occupants generate waste within
and/or on the premises.
means any form of organic material which will decompose into
a compost or can be processed into a mulch which can then be reused
as a soil amendment.
means a protective covering which is spread on the ground
to reduce evaporation, enrich the soil for plant life, maintain even
soil temperature, prevention erosion and control weeds.
means any material which is capable of being diverted from
disposal and then either reused, manufactured back to its original
form, or used in the manufacturing process of a new product. Recyclable
material may include used motor oil collected and transported in accordance
with the California Health and Safety Code.
means the process of collecting, sorting, cleansing, treating
and reconstructing solid waste, and returning the material to the
economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused or
reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary
to be used in the marketplace.
means any material which is the unwanted by-product of manufacturing,
office, commercial or residential operations and which is not considered
a recyclable or green waste material. Hazardous waste, low-level radioactive
waste or untreated medical waste shall not be included in the definition
of refuse and are not referenced in this chapter.
(Ord. 93-O-116 § 1, 1993)
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all new development projects and to applicable existing developments in all districts, as specified in Sections 23.42.040 and 23.42.050.
(Ord. 93-O-116 § 1, 1993)
(a)
New Construction.
(1)
Each detached single-family residence shall be provided with a collection area, pursuant to the requirements of Section 23.42.060.
(b)
Existing Developments. A recycling audit shall be required in conjunction
with any single modification, or sum total of modifications within
a twelve (12) month period to:
(1)
A multifamily residential development with four (4) or more units,
when the development is expanded by more than thirty (30) percent
of the total floor area;
(2)
A multifamily residential development with less than four (4) units,
when the result of the modification(s) is an increase in the total
number of dwelling units;
(3)
Based on information provided in the recycling audit, an additional
collection area(s) may be required to be provided upon recommendation
of the authorized agent for the city.
(Ord. 93-O-116 § 1, 1993; Ord. 94-O-138 § 1, 1994)
The following shall apply to both new and existing commercial
and industrial development projects in the city.
(1)
New Construction. All new commercial and industrial projects in the
city shall be reviewed by the authorized agent and a recommendation
made of the collection area requirements for each project.
(2)
New Licensees. An applicant proposing to occupy any commercial or
industrial unit in the city shall be required to complete a recycling
audit in conjunction with a business license and a building and zoning
compliance application (including nonprofit groups and organizations)
(3)
Existing Licensees. A recycling audit shall be required of an existing
occupant of any commercial or industrial unit when any single modification,
or sum total of modifications within a twelve (12) month period is
done which results in at least a thirty (30) percent expansion to
the existing floor area of that unit. These requirements shall also
apply to the expansion of structures on church, school, hospital,
hotel and golf course properties located in all districts.
(A)
Multiple Units (Occupied). A recycling audit shall be required of
an owner of two (2) or more units when any single modification, or
sum total of modifications within a twelve (12) month period is done
which results in at least a thirty (30) percent cumulative expansion
to the units.
(B)
A recycling audit shall be required in conjunction with a building
permit for any expansion to a public facility structure located in
any district.
(C)
Based on information provided in the recycling audit, an additional
collection area(s) may be required to be provided upon recommendation
of the authorized agent for the city.
(Ord. 93-O-116 § 1, 1993; Ord. 94-O-139 § 1, 1994)
The following shall apply to all required collection areas:
(1)
A site plan which indicates the location of the required collection
area(s) shall be submitted for review and approval by the building
and planning divisions, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(2)
No required collection area(s) shall impact required parking, circulation
or landscaping. Exception: a required trash enclosure(s) may be approved
for construction in place of a required parking space(s), when it
is determined that no other location is feasible for the enclosure(s).
The planning division shall evaluate each application on an individual
basis.
(3)
No dwelling unit within a multifamily residential development shall
be located more than two hundred fifty (250) feet from a collection
area.
(4)
All collection areas for either attached or detached single-family
residences or for multifamily developments with less than four (4)
units shall be located either in a side yard, completely screened
behind a gate, fence or wall, or inside a garage. If located inside
a garage, the minimum required interior clear space dimensions for
parking shall be maintained. Gates shall be a minimum of forty inches
(40") in width. Screening shall be subject to review by the planning
division.
(5)
Residential developers and property owners are encouraged to include
a recyclable collection area(s) within each residence; including but
not limited to roll-out drawers below the sink for recycling receptacles,
and fire-proof, cleanable, secure chutes from the living space to
the collection area, etc. The recommended internal storage space for
individual dwelling units is three (3) cubic feet.
(Ord. 93-O-116 § 1, 1993)
The following criteria shall apply to new and existing development
projects:
(1)
Residential Development Projects.
(A)
No new residential development project shall have a final inspection
done until the provisions of this chapter have been complied with.
(B)
No building permit(s) for a modification(s) to any existing residential
project shall have a final inspection done until the provisions of
this chapter have been complied with.
(2)
Commercial/Industrial Projects.
(A)
The property owner of a new or existing commercial/industrial unit
shall have not more than thirty (30) calendar days from the date that
a business license and building and zoning compliance application
are issued for that unit, to be in compliance with the provisions
of this chapter, if applicable.
(B)
No building permit(s) for a modification(s) to any existing commercial/industrial
project shall have a final inspection done until the provisions of
this chapter have been complied with.
(Ord. 93-O-116 § 1, 1993)
