Extracted standards
25 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
Maximum height of bins, boxes, containers reviewed through CUP.
Other
- Durable waterproof/rustproof materials
Facility constructed with durable waterproof and rustproof material; bins covered.
- Accept only CRV materials
Small-collection facilities accept only CRV materials including glass, metals, plastic containers; presorted and non-hazardous.
- Conditional UseConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. Permit required
Location and type of facility subject to approval of Conditional Use Permit.
- Hours of operation
Hours limited to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; may extend to 7:00 p.m. during DST via CUP.
- Large collection storage requirements
All storage in sturdy containers with tightfitting covers, or baled/pelletized; no depositing on ground; flammable containers nonflammable; oil storage approved.
- Litter/debris removal plan
Litter/debris removal plan required; maintain area within 200 ft radius free of litter.
- Maximum one facility per site
No more than one facility for each site.
- No obstruction to circulation
Recycling facilities shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
- No outside storage
No materials stored outside receptacles when attendant not present.
- Compliance with 17.40.090
Facility shall comply with environmental performance standards of Section 17.40.090.
- Recyclable materials presorted, no hazardous
Recyclable materials presorted and include no hazardous materials.
- Receptacles durable and covered
Receptacles constructed with durable waterproof/rustproof material, covered when not attended.
- Trash container within 10 ft10 ft
Minimum one trash container located within 10 feet of facility.
- Registration required
No person shall install/maintain without registering with City.
- Separation from public right-of-way100 ft
At least 100 feet from any public right-of-way.
- Screening plan required
All operational aspects screened to maximum extent feasible; Screening Plan submitted with CUP.
- Separation from sensitive uses200 ft
At least 200 feet from residential, day-care, parks, schools, religious facilities.
- Site kept clean
Site kept clean and litter-free at all times.
- Within enclosed structure
Facility shall be within an enclosed structure.
- Minimum site area for small collection2 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
Facility shall be located on a site that is a minimum of two acres.
- Sorting areas enclosed
Recycling facilities located within footprint of host retailer or attached/freestanding enclosure.
- Waste Management Plan required
All applications require Waste Management Plan reviewed by Director of Public Works.
- Containers without perforations
Containers without perforations, mesh, or holes for liquid disposal; customers dispose residual liquids.
Signage
- Signs per Chapter 17.48
Signs reviewed during CUP and comply with Chapter 17.48.
From the ordinance
The facility shall be located on a site that is a minimum of two acres and shall be: a. Within an enclosed structure; b. At least 200 feet from any residential use, child day-care centers, large and small family day-care homes, park and recreation facility, public or private school, or religious facility... c. At least 100 feet from any public right-of-way.