In the commercial zone districts that permit them, recycling collection facilities must meet the following standards:
A.
Materials to Be Accepted. The facility shall accept only recyclable and reusable materials.
B.
Maximum Size. The facility shall not occupy an area larger than 600 square feet.
C.
No Power Equipment. The facility shall not use power-driven processing equipment except for reverse vending machines.
D.
Minimum Yard Width. The facility shall have at least a 10-foot yard from any street right-of-way and shall not obstruct any parking lot vehicular circulation.
E.
Storage in Containers. All recyclable materials shall be kept in fully enclosed containers or a mobile unit vehicle.
F.
Bathrooms. Each facility shall have access to a bathroom for its employees.
G.
Site Kept Clean. The site shall be kept free of litter and other undesirable materials.
H.
Maximum Noise Level. The facility shall not exceed a noise level of 60 decibels at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied property.
I.
Distance From a Residence. The facility shall not be located within 100 feet of residentially zoned or occupied property.
J.
Landscaping. The facility shall not impair the required landscaping.
K.
Identification Signs. Identification signs not exceeding a total of 16 square feet are allowed. The facility shall be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation.
(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)