[Added 11-23-1993 by Ord. No. 93:51]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
A building used or designed as a residence for three or more
families living independently of each other or a group of such buildings,
including apartment houses, but not including motels.
RECYCLING AREA
A space allocated for collection and storage of source-separated
recyclable materials.
A. There shall be included in any new multifamily housing
development that requires subdivision or site plan approval an indoor
or outdoor recycling area for the collection and storage of residentially
generated recyclable materials. The dimensions of the recycling area
shall be sufficient to accommodate recycling bins or containers which
are of adequate size and number and which are consistent with anticipated
usage and with current methods of collection in the area in which
the project is located. The dimensions of the recycling area and the
bins or containers shall be determined in consultation with the Municipal
Recycling Coordinator and shall be consistent with the District Recycling
Plan adopted pursuant to Section 3 of P.L. 1987, c.102 (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.13)
and any applicable requirements of the Municipal Master Plan, adopted
pursuant to Section 26 of P.L. 1987, c.102.
B. The recycling area shall be conveniently located for
the residential disposition of source-separated recyclable materials,
preferably near, but clearly separated from, a refuse dumpster.
C. The recycling area shall be well lit and shall be
safely and easily accessible by recycling personnel and vehicles.
Collection vehicles shall be able to access the recycling area without
interference from parked cars or other obstacles. Reasonable measures
shall be taken to protect the recycling area and the bins or containers
placed therein against theft of recyclable materials, bins or containers.
D. The recycling area or the bins or containers placed
therein shall be designed so as to provide protection against adverse
environmental conditions which might render the collected materials
unmarketable. Any bins or containers which are used for the collection
of recyclable paper or cardboard and which are located in an outdoor
recycling area shall be equipped with a lid or otherwise covered so
as to keep the paper or cardboard dry.
E. Signs clearly identifying the recycling area and the
materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points
of access to the recycling area. Individual bins or containers shall
be equipped with signs indicating the materials to be placed therein.
F. Landscaping and/or fencing shall be provided around
any outdoor recycling area and shall be developed in an aesthetically
pleasing manner.