18.35.200 Storage space, loading areas, and collection points for recyclables and refuse.
Developments shall provide storage space for the collection of recyclables as follows:
(1) The storage space shall be provided at the following rates, calculated based on any new dwelling unit in multiple-dwelling developments and any new square feet of building gross floor area in any other developments:
(a) One and one-half square feet per dwelling unit in multiple-dwelling developments except where the development is participating in a County-sponsored or approved direct collection program in which individual recycling bins are used for curbside collection;
(b) Two square feet per every 1,000 square feet of building gross floor area in office, educational and institutional developments;
(c) Three square feet per every 1,000 square feet of building gross floor area in manufacturing and other nonresidential developments; and
(d) Five square feet per every 1,000 square feet of building gross floor area in retail developments.
(2) The storage space for residential developments shall be apportioned and located in collection points as follows:
(a) The required storage area shall be dispersed in collection points throughout the site when a residential development comprises more than one building.
(b) There shall be one collection point for every 30 dwelling units.
(c) Collection points may be located within residential buildings, in separate buildings/structures without dwelling units, or outdoors.
(d) Collection points located in separate buildings/structures or outdoors shall be no more than 200 feet from a common entrance of a residential building.
(e) Collection points shall be located in a manner so that the swing of any collection point gate does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic or access to parking or that the gate swing or any hauling truck does not project into any public right-of-way.
(3) The storage space for nonresidential developments shall be apportioned and located in collection points as follows:
(a) Storage space may be allocated to a centralized collection point.
(b) Outdoor collection points shall not be located in any required setback areas.
(c) Collection points shall be located in a manner so that the swing of any collection point gate does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic or access to parking or that the gate swing or any hauling truck does not project into any public right-of-way.
(d) Access to collection points may be limited, except during regular business hours and/or specified collection hours.
(4) The collection points shall be designed as follows:
(a) Dimensions of the collection points shall be of sufficient width and depth to enclose containers for recyclables.
(b) Architectural design of any structure enclosing an outdoor collection point or any building primarily used to contain a collection point shall be consistent with the design of the primary structure(s) on the site.
(c) Collection points shall be identified by signs not exceeding two square feet.
(d) A six-foot wall or fence shall enclose any outdoor collection point, excluding collection points located in industrial developments that are greater than 100 feet from residentially zoned property. All screening shall include the use of landscape material.
(e) Enclosures for outdoor collection points and buildings used primarily to contain a collection point shall have gate openings at least 12 feet wide for haulers. In addition, the gate opening for any building or other roofed structure used primarily as a collection point shall have a vertical clearance of at least 12 feet.
(f) Weather protection of recyclables shall be ensured by using weather-proof containers or by providing a roof over the storage area.
(g) Loading areas within 50 feet and visible from an adjacent street or sidewalk shall be screened by a fence or wall. Collection points shall be fully enclosed.
(5) Only recyclable materials generated on-site shall be collected and stored at such collection points. Except for initial sorting of recycables by users, all other processing of such materials shall be conducted off site.
(6) The Director may waive or modify specific storage space and collection point requirements set forth in this section if the Director finds, in writing, that an alternate recycling program design proposed by the applicant meets the needs of the development and provides an equivalent or better level of storage and collection for recyclables. (Ord. 03-14 § 1; Ord. 01-14 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 42-02 § 2 (21A.14.210))