[Added 2-14-1996 by Ord. No. 23-95]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A building containing three or more dwelling units occupied
or intended to be occupied by persons living independently of each
other or a group of such buildings.
Space allocated for collection and storage of source-separated
recyclable materials.
There shall be included in any new multifamily
housing development that requires subdivision or site plan approval
a 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.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28.
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. The
recycling area shall not be located within the front yard of any property
nor within any area where any other provision of the Zoning Ordinance[1] would prohibit the siting of off-street parking or loading.
The recycling area shall be well lit with lighting
that shall be so arranged and shielded so as to reflect the light
downward and away from all adjoining properties and streets 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.
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.
Signs clearly identifying the recycling area and the materials accepted therein and that are in conformity with the dimensional and height requirements of the general sign provisions, §§ 150-20 and 150-21, 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.
Landscaping and/or fencing shall be provided
around any outdoor recycling area and shall be developed in an aesthetically
pleasing manner that screens the area from the view of adjoining properties
or streets. Where it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the approving
authority that landscaping is not practical to accomplish the stated
purpose, appropriate fencing may be utilized in lieu thereof.
