Extracted standards
13 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Access from collector or arterial street
Access to the center shall be from a collector or arterial street.
- Minimum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for outdoor storage8 ft
All outdoor storage areas shall be surrounded by a solid fence or wall that is at least eight feet high.
- Hours of operation if within 500 feet of residential
If the center is located within 500 feet of property in a residential zoning district or developed for residential use, it shall not be in operation between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
- Leak-proof bins required
Recyclable materials shall be contained within a leak-proof bin or trailer, and not stored on the ground.
- Maintenance and cleanliness
The site shall be maintained free of fluids, odors, litter, rubbish, and any other non-recyclable materials.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of recyclable materials20 ft
In no case shall the height of recyclable or recovered materials, or non-recyclable residue stored in outdoor areas exceed 20 feet or the height of the principal building on the lot, whichever is greater.
- Minimum distance from lot line50 ft
Except for a freestanding office, no part of the center shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line.
- Minimum distance from residential, school, or day careDay careSupervised care for children or adults during part of the day.250 ft
The center shall be located at least 250 feet from any residential district, school, or day care.
- Minimum parcel area5 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
The center shall be on a parcel with an area of at least five acres.
- No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odor above ambient
No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odor above ambient level shall be detectable on abutting properties.
- No hazardous or biodegradable wastes
There shall be no collection or storage of hazardous or biodegradable wastes on the site.
- Parking for commercial vehicles
Space shall be provided to park each commercial vehicle operated by the center.
- Signage requirements
Signage shall include the name and phone number of the facility operator and indicate any materials not accepted by the center.
From the ordinance
A recycling center shall comply with the following standards: