17.52.240

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This section establishes standards and procedures for the siting and operation of various types and sizes of commercial recycling facilities, where allowed by Chapters 17.16 through 17.32. Any recycling facility intending to operate in the Town shall comply with the following provisions: (1) General standards. All recycling facilities shall comply with the following standards: a. Signs. Facilities shall be provided with identification and information signs as follows, provided the signs are consistent with Chapter 17.48. 1. Collection containers and reverse vending machines shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material which may be deposited, and display a notice stating that discarded material shall not be left outside of the recycling container or machine; 2. The facility shall be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the operator and the hours of operation; and 3. Additional informational or directional signs may be approved by the Director if found necessary to facilitate traffic circulation, or if the facility is not visible from a public right-of-way. b. Refuse disposal. Facilities shall maintain adequate on-site refuse containers for the disposal of non-recyclable and non-hazardous waste materials. c. Noise. Exterior noise shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8.20. (2) Reverse vending machines. A reverse vending machine is an automated mechanical device that accepts at least one or more types of empty beverage containers and issues a cash refund or redeemable credit slip with a value of not less than the container's redemption value, as determined by State law. Reverse vending machines shall comply with the following standards: a. Accessory use only. Each machine shall be installed only as an accessory use to an allowed primary use and shall not require additional parking. b. Location requirements. 1. If located outside of a structure, the machine shall not occupy parking spaces required by the primary use and shall be located within 30 feet of a building entrance and shall be constructed of durable waterproof and rustproof materials. 2. If located inside of a structure, the machine shall be within 30 feet of the entrance and shall not obstruct pedestrian circulation. c. Maximum size. When located outdoors, the area occupied by the machines shall not exceed a total of five machines with a maximum area of 50 square feet, including any protective enclosure, or eight feet in height. d. Signs. Signs shall not exceed a maximum of four square feet on each machine, exclusive of operating instructions. e. Hours of operation. The machines shall have operating hours which are the same as the operating hours of the primary use. f. Lighting. Each machine shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if the operating hours are between dusk and dawn. The lighting shall be in compliance with Section 17.36.030. (3) Small collection facilities. a. Defined. The term "small collection facility" means a use subordinate to and different from the primary use of property, which subordinate use is established for the acceptance of recyclable materials from the public, occupies an area no larger than 500 square feet, and which involves no permanent habitable structures (e.g., facility may include a roof covering for weather protection). A small collection facility may include the following: 1. One or more bulk reverse vending machines (i.e., reverse vending machines larger than 50 square feet, designed to accept more than one container at a time, and issues a cash refund based on a total weight instead of by container); 2. A mobile recycling unit (i.e., an automobile, truck, trailer, or van used for the collection of recyclable materials, carrying bins, boxes, or other containers); 3. Other deposit-type facilities that may or may not issue a cash refund; or 4. A kiosk type unit. b. Development and operating standards. Small collection facilities shall comply with the following standards: 1. Location requirements. A small collection facility shall: (i) Not be located within 50 feet of any parcel zoned or occupied for residential use; and (ii) Be set back at least ten feet from any public right-of-way, and not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation. 2. Maximum size. A small collection facility shall not occupy more than 500 square feet or three parking spaces, not, including space that would be periodically needed for the removal of materials or exchange of containers. 3. Appearance of facility. Collection containers and any site fencing shall be of a color and design that is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding uses and neighborhoods. 4. Operating standards. Small collection facilities shall: (i) Not use power-driven processing equipment, except for reverse vending machines; (ii) Accept only glass, metal, or plastic containers, paper, and reusable items; (iii) Use containers that are constructed with durable waterproof and rust proof materials, secured from unauthorized removal of material, and shall be of a capacity sufficient to accommodate materials collected and the collection schedule; (iv) Store all recyclable materials in containers; (v) Be screened where determined by the review authority to be necessary because of excessive visibility; and (vi) Be free of litter and any other undesirable materials. Mobile facilities, at which truck or containers are removed at the end of each collection day, shall be swept at the end of each collection day. 5. Signs. Identification signs are allowed with a maximum area of 15 percent for each side of the structure or 12 square feet, whichever is greater. In the case of a wheeled facility, the side shall be measured from the ground to the top of the container. 6. Parking requirements. (i) No additional parking space shall be required for customers of a small collection facility located in the established parking lot of the primary use. One additional space shall be provided for the attendant, if needed as determined by the Director. (ii) Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present. (iii) Use of parking spaces by the patrons and the attendant shall not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required for the primary use unless a parking study, determined acceptable by the Director, shows that existing capacity is not fully utilized during the time the recycling facility would be on the site. (4) Large collection facilities. A large collection facility is larger than 500 square feet or is the primary use of a property and may include permanent structures. A large collection facility shall comply with the following standards: a. Location requirements. The facility shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a parcel zoned or occupied for residential use. b. Container location. Any containers provided for afterhours donation of recyclable materials shall be permanently located at least 100 feet from any residential zone, constructed of sturdy, rust proof or painted material, have sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected, and be secured from unauthorized entry or removal of materials. c. Screening. The facility shall be located within an enclosed structure or an area enclosed on all sides by a solid masonry wall. The structure or enclosure shall be landscaped or screened on all sides visible from a different zoning designation or from a public street. d. Outdoor storage. Exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers, bales, or enclosures that are secured and maintained in good condition. Storage shall be secure and not be visible above the height of the enclosure, solid masonry walls, or other screening methods. e. Operating standards. 1. The site shall be maintained to be clean, sanitary, and free of litter and any other undesirable materials, and shall be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis. 2. Dust, fumes, odor, smoke, or vibration above ambient levels shall not be detectable on adjoining parcels. (5) Processing facilities. A processing facility is a building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials for efficient shipment, or to an end user's specifications. Processing facilities shall comply with the following standards: a. Location requirements. The facility shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a parcel zoned or occupied for residential use or noise sensitive receptors (e.g., hospital and schools) and shall be located within an enclosed building except for incidental storage. b. Limitation on activities. Allowed activities are limited to baling, briquetting, compacting, crushing, grinding, shredding, and sorting of source-separated recyclable materials and repairing of reusable materials. Materials shall be shipped regularly. Transfer station facilities containing organic food waste shall be shipped daily. c. Container location. See Subsection (4)b of this section. d. Screening. See Subsection (4)c of this section. e. Outdoor storage. See Subsection (4)d of this section. f. Operating standards. Dust, fumes, odor, smoke, or vibration, above ambient levels, shall not be detectable on adjoining parcels.