Appendix 515. Dumpster screening.

515.1 The following regulations are established to mitigate the impacts of blight caused by dumpsters:

(A)

Dumpsters shall be screened on three (3) sides to a height at least one (1) foot above the top of the dumpster.

(B)

Dumpsters cluster. Individual screening will not be required when several dumpsters are clustered at one (1) location. Instead, the entire site will be fenced to prevent dispersal of loose trash. Either a solid or a chain-link fence may be used for trash containment.

(C)

Chain-link fences must be screened with large plants to an opacity factor of ninety (90) percent.

(D)

Fences shall be constructed with light impervious materials, and shall be painted or stained to blend with the surrounding landscape.

(E)

Fences, screens and plant material will be kept in good repair or condition at all times.

(F)

These provisions shall apply to both public and private dumpster sites.

515.2 The following regulations are established to improve the safety of operation of dumpsters accessible from public streets and highways:

(A)

Dumpsters shall not impede the lawful passage of vehicular or pedestrian traffic on public rights-of-way, streets and highways, not impede authorized public or private parking or other lawful uses on those public rights-of-way, streets, and highways adjacent to the site on which the dumpster is located.

(B)

No dumpster shall be placed so as to impede or prevent access to any public easement, or public utility installation.

(C)

No public street or highway shall be used except on an emergency or temporary basis for the maneuvering of vehicles accessing or servicing dumpsters, so as to block or impede the lawful passage of vehicular or pedestrian traffic on public rights-of-way, streets or highways, nor impede authorized public or private parking or other lawful uses of those public rights-of-way, streets, and highways adjacent to the site on which the dumpster is located.

(D)

Except pursuant to a permit for construction taking place on private property, a dumpster shall be placed on a permanent concrete or other impermeable solid base with bollards for protection of the required screening, for which a building permit shall be required. Below is a suggested design of a dumpster pad with screen.

(Ord. No. 56-99, § 2, 6-1-99)