A. 
The existence of recycling collection facilities within the city will facilitate performance of the mandatory duty imposed by Chapter 8.06 PMC to separate and recycle all recyclable materials from solid waste.
B. 
This article established the standards and regulations for the siting of recycling collection facilities.
(Ord. 1060 § 1, 1993; Ord. 15-1390 § 3 (Exh. C), 2015)
No person shall place or permit the placement, construction or operation of any collection facility, including a grouping of reverse vending machines or recycling facility, without first obtaining a permit as may be required by the base district land use regulations.
(Ord. 15-1390 § 3 (Exh. C), 2015)
A person desiring to place, construct or operate a collection facility that requires a use permit to be issued by either the planning commission or the zoning administrator must file an application with the planning department. The application must be on a form prescribed by the city planner and accompanied by the required fee set by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 1060 § 1, 1993; Ord. 15-1390 § 3 (Exh. C), 2015)
The criteria and standards for the siting and operation of a collection facility are as follows:
A. 
Reverse Vending Machine.
1. 
Must be established in conjunction with an existing commercial or industrial use which is in compliance with the zoning, building and fire codes of the city;
2. 
Must be located within 30 feet of the entrance to the commercial structure but not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation nor be in a visually conspicuous location;
3. 
May not occupy parking spaces required by the principal use;
4. 
Must be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material;
5. 
Must be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions, and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative;
6. 
Must have a sign area of a maximum of four square feet per machine, exclusive of operating instructions;
7. 
Must be maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a daily basis.
B. 
Small Recycling Facility. Before approving a zoning administrator permit for a small recycling facility as indicated in PMC § 18.84.560, the zoning administrator must make each of the findings set forth in PMC § 18.16.040, and find that the facility meets the following standards as applicable:
1. 
The facility must be established in conjunction with an existing commercial or industrial use which is in compliance with the zoning, building and fire codes of the city;
2. 
The facility must be no larger than 500 square feet and occupy no more than three parking spaces not including space that will be periodically needed for removal of materials or exchange of containers;
3. 
The facility must be set back at least 20 feet from the closest public right-of-way or public sidewalk and not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
4. 
The facility may accept only glass, aluminum cans, plastic containers, papers and reusable items. Used motor oil may be accepted with approval from the chief building official and Contra Costa County fire protection district;
5. 
The facility may not use power-driven processing equipment except for reverse vending machines;
6. 
The facility must use containers that are constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material, covered when site is not attended, secured from unauthorized entry or removal of material, and be of a capacity sufficient to accommodate materials collected;
7. 
Multiple collection containers at one location must be all the same color (white or some other subdued color);
8. 
The facility must store all recyclable material in containers or in the mobile unit vehicle, and not leave materials outside of containers when attendant is not present;
9. 
The facility must be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials; mobile facilities, at which truck or containers are removed at the end of each collection day, must be swept and left clean at the end of each collection day;
10. 
The facility may not exceed noise levels of 60 dBA as measured at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied property, or otherwise not exceed 70 dBA;
11. 
Attended facilities located within 100 feet of a property zoned or occupied for residential use may operate only during the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.;
12. 
Containers for the 24-hour donation of materials must be at least 30 feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use;
13. 
A trash receptacle must be included with the recycling facility and collection arrangements made with Pittsburg Disposal;
14. 
Containers must be clearly marked to identify the type of materials which may be deposited; the facility must be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation, and display a notice stating that no material may be left outside the recycling enclosure or containers;
15. 
The facility may not impair any landscaping required by this title;
16. 
No additional parking spaces are required for customers of a facility located at the established parking lot of a principal host use unless otherwise determined by the zoning administrator;
17. 
The facility must be located on the site to be visually in the least conspicuous area to the general public or it must be screened with landscaping, fencing or walls in a manner to provide an aesthetic quality compatible with surrounding structures.
C. 
Large Recycling Facility. Before approving a conditional use permit for a large recycling facility, as indicated in PMC § 18.84.560, the planning commission must make each of the findings set forth in PMC § 18.16.040 and find the facility meets the following standards:
1. 
The facility is at least 150 feet from property zoned or planned for residential use;
2. 
The facility must be screened from public view by operating in an enclosed building or behind dense landscaping or fencing;
3. 
Yards and landscaping requirements must comply with those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located;
4. 
All exterior storage of material will be in sturdy containers which are covered, secured and maintained in good condition. Oil storage must be in containers approved by the chief building official and Riverview fire protection district. No storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas containers, will be visible above the height of the fencing or other screening;
5. 
The site will be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and will be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis;
6. 
Noise levels will not exceed 60 dBA as measured at the property line of residentially zoned property, or otherwise not exceed 70 dBA;
7. 
If the facility is located within 500 feet of property zoned, planned or occupied for residential use, it will not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.;
8. 
Any containers provided for after-hours donation of recyclable materials (newspaper, cardboard, aluminum cans, etc.) will be at least 150 feet from any property zoned, planned or occupied for residential use, and they shall be made of sturdy, rustproof construction. Containers will have sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected for at least a 24-hour period, and be secure from unauthorized entry or removal of materials;
9. 
Donation areas will be kept free of litter and any other undesirable material, and the containers will be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited. The facility will display a notice stating that no material may be left outside the recycling containers;
10. 
The facility will be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation; identification and informational signs will meet the standards of the use. Directional signs, bearing no advertising message, may be installed with the approval of the planning director to facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way;
11. 
Power-driven processing, including aluminum foil and can compacting, plastic shredding, or other light processing activities, may be used as necessary for efficient temporary storage and shipment of material.
(Ord. 1060 § 1, 1993; Ord. 15-1390 § 3 (Exh. C), 2015)
A. 
Large Recycling Facilities. Parking requirements must be in accordance with PMC § 18.78.040 (Schedule A) unless modified by approval of the use permit.
B. 
Small Recycling Facilities. Use of required parking spaces for the host use by the facility and by the attendant may be allowed only under the following conditions:
1. 
The facility is located in a convenience zone or a potential convenience zone as designated by the California Department of Conservation;
2. 
A parking study shows that existing parking capacity is not already fully utilized during the time receiving facility will be on the site.
Sufficient parking for the attendant and anticipated customers must be otherwise provided as determined by the zoning administrator.
(Ord. 1060 § 1, 1993)
Sign requirements for all collection facilities must be in accordance with PMC Title 19. A mobile facility may have identification signs with a maximum of 20 percent per side of the container. The side will be measured from the pavement to the top of the container/trailer.
(Ord. 1060 § 1, 1993)
A. 
Every person, except for an authorized recycling agent, is prohibited from removing from a collection facility location material which has been segregated from other waste material for the purpose of recycling.
B. 
A violation of this article is a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 1060 § 1, 1993)