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HomeMy Public PortalAbout93-1013 ORDINANCE NO. 93-1013 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON RELATING TO TRASH AND RECYCLING AREAS IN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Article IX (Planning and Zoning) Chapter 1 (Zoning) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended as hereinafter provided: SECTION 1. Part 2 (Residential Zones), Section 9126.4 is amended to read as follows: "Section 9126.41 Trash and Recycling Areas Trash and recycling areas shall be provided in accordance with Division 4 of Part 6 of This Chapter." SECTION 2. Part 3 (Commercial Zones), Division 6 - Site Development Standards, is amended to read as follows: 119136.4 Trash and Recycling Areas Trash and recycling areas shall be provided in accordance with Division 4 of Part 6 of this Chapter." SECTION 3. Part 4 (Industrial Zones) Division 6 (Site Development Standards), Section 9146.4 is amended to read as follows: "9146.4 Trash and Recycling Areas Trash and Recycling Areas shall be provided in accordance with Division 4 of Part 6 of this Chapter." SECTION 4. Part 5 (Open Space Zone and Special Uses) Division 6 - "Site Development Standards, Section 9156.5 is amended to read as follows: "Section 9156.5 Other Site Development Standards (Parking, Trash and Recycling Areas, Walls, Etc.) If not otherwise specified pursuant to this Division or in connection with a Conditional Use Permit, a use shall be required to meet the site development standards applicable to the use (or most similar use) within the most restrictive zone which permits such use, either automatically (X) or with limitations (L), (Interpretation of this provisions is to be in accordance with Section 9172.24)" SECTION 5. Part 6 (General Development Standards) Division 4 - (Trash Areas) is amended to read as follows: "9164.1 Purpose, Definitions and Applicability A. The purpose of this Division 4 is to establish reasonable standards to ensure that adequate and convenient areas for collecting and loading of trash and recyclable materials are provided for development projects. JOE 930603 ti A544.BD(2) B. For the purposes of this Division 4, the following terms shall be defined as follows: 1. Development Project - Means any of the following: (a) A project for which a building permit is required for a commercial, industrial, or institutional building, or residential building having five or more living units, where solid waste is collected and loaded and any residential project where solid waste is collected and loaded in a location serving five or more living units. (b) Any new public facility where solid waste is collected and loaded and any improvements for areas of a public facility used for collecting and loading solid waste. 2. Recycling Area ( Areas for Recycling) - Space allocated for collecting and loading of recyclable materials. Such areas shall have the ability to accommodate receptacles for recycling materials. Recycling areas shall be accessible and convenient for those who deposit as well as those who collect and load any recyclable materials placed therein. C. Subject to provisions set forth in this Division 4, single-family residential development is exempt from Section 9164.2 (Residential Trash Areas) and 9164.4 (Collection and loading of Recycling Materials), and residential multiple-family development (4 or less units), is exempt from Section 9164.4 (Collection and Loading of Recyclable Materials)." "Section 9164.2 Residential Trash Areas For each lot developed with multiple dwellings or group quarters, trash and garbage collection and storage areas shall be provided to secure the residential uses as set forth in this Section. A. Location. All trash areas shall be located and arranged both for convenience to residents and for convenient vehicular access and pick-up and shall not interfere with other pedestrian or vehicular traffic. B. Enclosure. Trash areas shall be either enclosed within a building or be bounded on three (3) sides by walls , 6 feet in height, of material compatible in color, texture and appearance with the main structure and having a gated opening of sufficient width to permit the removal and replacement of standard size commercial trash bins. The gate of said enclosure shrill be self-closing and constructed of solid, opaque material. Trash bins shall remain in the enclosure, except during trash pick-up. All trash areas shall include a four (4) inch concrete pad. C. Number and Size. 1. For residential facilities of 1 to 3 units: No specific number or size requirement. 2. For residential facilities of 4 to 12 units, trash areas shall be provided as follows: a. If individual trash areas are provided, the individual trash areas shall be at least 3 feet by 4 feet for each unit, and there shall be one additional area of at least 3 feet by 4 feet. 930803 Ij A544.BD(2) -2 b. If a common trash area is provided, the common trash area shall be at least 4-1/2 by 6 feet with no less than 5 square feet of additional space for each unit over 4. 3. For residential facilities of more than 12 units, trash areas shall be provided as follows: a. If individual trash areas are provided, the individual trash areas shall be at least 3 feet by 4 feet for each unit, and there shall be one additional area of at least 4-1/2 feet by 6 feet. b. If a common trash area is provided, the common trash area shall be at least 4-1/2 feet by 15 feet with an additional 5 square feet of trash area for each unit over 13." "Section 9164.3 Nonresidential Trash Areas For each lot developed with a nonresidential use, adequate trash and garbage collection and storage areas shall be provided to accommodate all accumulation of refuse on the premises, subject to the following minimum requirements. A. Location. All trash areas shall be located and arranged both for convenient vehicular access and pick-up and shall not interfere with other pedestrian and vehicular traffic. B. Enclosures. Trash areas shall be either enclosed within a building or be bounded on three (3) sides by walls, 6 feet in height, of materials compatible in color, texture and appearance with the main structure and having a gated opening of sufficient width to permit the removal and replacement of standard size commercial trash bins. The gate of said enclosure shall be self-closing and constructed of solid opaque material. Trash bins shall remain in the enclosure, except during trash pick-up. All trash areas shall include a four (4) inch concrete pad. Trash enclosure requirements for an industrial use may be waived if, in the opinion of the Director such facilities are not within public view and are consistent with existing and anticipated development. C. Number and Size. There shall be at least one outdoor trash storage area. Each trash storage area shall be at least 4-1/2 feet by 6 feet." "Section 9164.4 Collection and Loading of Recyclable Materials A. General Requirements: 1. Any new development project for which an application for a building permit is submitted (on or after September 1, 1993) and any improvements for areas of a public facility used for collecting and loading solid waste shall provide adequate, accessible and convenient areas for collecting and loading recyclable materials. 2. Any existing development project for which an application for a building permit is submitted (on or after September 1, 1993) for a single alteration subsequently performed that adds 30 percent or more square footage to the existing floor area of the development project shall provide adequate, accessible and convenient areas for collection and loading recyclable materials. 3. Any existing development project for which multiple applications for building permits are submitted within a twelve month period (beginning on or after September 1, 1993) for multiple alterations which are subsequently performed that collectively add 30 percent or more square footage to the 930803 4 A544.8I)(2) -3- existing floor area of the development project shall provide adequate, accessible and convenient areas for collecting and loading recyclable materials. 4. Any existing development project occupied by multiple tenants, one of which submits (on or after September 1, 1993) an application for a building permit shall comply with the following requirements: a) For a single alteration which is subsequently performed that adds 30 percent or more square footage to the existing floor area of that portion of the development project which said tenant leases shall provide adequate, accessible and convenient areas for collecting and loading recyclable materials. Such recycling areas shall, at a minimum, be sufficient in capacity and number of distribution to serve that portion of the development project which said tenant leases. b) For multiple alterations which are conducted within a twelve month period which collectively adds 30 percent or more square footage to the existing floor area of that portion of the development project which said tenant leases shall provide adequate, accessible and convenient areas for collecting and loading recyclable materials. Such recycling areas shall, at a minimum,be sufficient in capacity, number and distribution to serve that portion of the development project which said tenant leases. 5. Any existing development project occupied by multiple tenants and space, one of which submits within a twelve month period (beginning on or after September 1, 1993) multiple applications for building permits for multiple alterations which are subsequently performed that collectively add 30 percent or more square footage to the existing floor area of that portion of the development project which said tenant leases shall provide adequate, accessible and convenient areas for collecting and loading recyclable materials. Such recycling areas shall at a minimum be sufficient in capacity, number and distribution to serve that portion of the development project which said tenant leases. 6. Any costs associated with adding recycling space to existing development projects shall be the responsibility of the party or parties who are responsible for financing the alterations. B. Location 1. All recycling areas shall be located and arranged -both for convenient vehicular access and pick-up and shall not interfere with other pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns. 2. Recycling areas shall not be located in any area required by this Chapter to be constructed or maintained as unencumbered, according to fire and other applicable building and/or public safety laws. 3. Any recycling area(s) shall be located so they are at least as convenient as the location(s) where solid waste is collected and loaded. Whenever feasible, areas for collecting and loading recyclable materials should be adjacent to or incorporated within the trash collection areas. 4. Each recycling area within a multi-family residential development shall be no greater than 250 feet from each living unit. 930903 y n5".en m —4— C. Enclosures. Recycling areas shall be either enclosed within a building or be bounded on three (3) sides by walls, 6 feet in height, of materials compatible in color, texture and appearance with the main structure and having a gated opening of sufficient width to permit the removal and replacement of standard size commercial recycling bins. The gate of said enclosure shall be self-closing and constructed of solid opaque material. Bins shall remain in the enclosure except during trash pick-up. All recycling areas shall include a four (4) inch concrete pad. Recycling enclosure requirements for an industrial use may be waived, if in the opinion of the Director, such facilities are not within public view and are consistent with existing and anticipated development in the area. D. Number and Size. There shall be at least one outdoor recycling storage facility. Recycling enclosures shall be adequate in capacity, number, distribution and size to serve the development and its recycling needs. An adequate number of bins or containers to allow for the collection and loading of recyclable materials generated by the development should be located within the recycling areas of development projects. Dimensions of the recycling areas shall accommodate containers consistent with current methods of collection in the area in which the project is to be located. "Section 9164.5 Design Standards for Trash and Recycling Areas A. The following standards shall be mandatory in connection with the design and construction of trash and/or recycling areas. 1. All trash and recycling areas shall include a 4 inch concrete pad. 2. The design and construction of trash and recycling areas shall be compatible with surrounding land uses. Materials of walls shall be compatible in color, texture and appearance with the main structure. 3. Recycling areas shall be secured to prevent the theft of recyclable materials by unauthorized persons, while allowing authorized persons access for disposal of materials. 4. Recycling areas or the bins or containers placed therein must provide protection against adverse environmental conditions which might render the collected materials unmarketable. 5. Driveways or travel aisles shall provide unobstructed access for collection vehicles and personnel and provide at least the minimum clearance required by the collection methods and vehicles utilized by the hauler in the area in which the development project exists. 6. A sign clearly identifying all recycling and solid waste collection and loading areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access to the recycling areas. 7. The property owner is responsible for arranging the pick up of recyclable materials. Recyclable material shall not be allowed to accumulate such that a visual or public health or safety nuisance is created. 8. Trash and Recycling Enclosures may not be located in any required parking, landscape or setback area. 930803)i A544.BD(2) �rJ� 9. Trash and Recycling Enclosures may not be located in alleyways or other City owned rights-of way, where they may disrupt circulation patterns. B. The following standards shall, to the extent feasible, apply to the design and construction of trash and/or recycling areas: 1. Residential developers and property owners are encouraged to include recycling areas or systems within the residence; such as roll-out drawers below the sink for recycling receptacles; fire-proof, cleanable, secure chutes from the living space to the space for collecting and loading recyclable materials, etc. Recommended internal storage space for individual living units or residential development projects is three (3) cubic feet. 2. Exterior trash and recycling enclosures should be designed to allow walk-in access without having to open the main enclosure gate or door." SECTION 6. Part 9 (Definitions)is hereby amended by adding a new Section 9191.185 to read as follows: "Section 9191.185 Development Project Shall mean a project for which a building permit is required for a commercial, industrial, institutional, or residential building having five or more living units, where solid waste is collected and loaded and any residential project where solid waste is collected and loaded in a location serving five or more living units. A development project shall also mean any new public facility where solid waste is collected and loaded and any improvements for areas of a public facility used for collecting and loading solid waste." SECTION 7. Part 9 (Definitions) Section 9191.508 "Recycling Facilities: Terms Defined" is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 9191.508 Recycling Facilities: Terms Defined A. Collection Recycling Facility, Large Shall mean a center, occupying an area greater than 200 square feet, for the acceptance of recyclable materials from the public by means of a bulk or single- feed reverse vending machine, a mobile recycling unit, a kiosk unit or a permanent building. A large collection recycling facility shall be the primary use on the site. B. Collection Recycling Facility, Small Shall mean a center, occupying an area less than 200 square feet, for the acceptance of recyclable materials from the public by means of one of the following : a bulk or single-feed reverse vending machine, a mobile recycling unit, or a kiosk unit. A small collection recycling facility shall be incidental to an existing primary commercial use, and shall not include any type of power- driven processing equipment other than that required to operate a reverse vending machine. C. Convenience District Shall mean an area within a one-half radius of a supermarket that is designated by the California Department of Conservation. Division of Recycling, as a "convenience zone." " Convenience district" shall have the same meaning as "convenience zone" as said term is used in the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986. At least one certified recycling facility shall be permitted within a convenience district unless exempted by the California Department of Conservation. 930803 1]A544.BD(2) -6- D. Mobile Recycling Unit Shall mean as automobile, truck, trailer, or van, licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, which is used for the collection of recyclable materials. A mobile recycling unit also means the bins, boxes or containers transported by trucks, van, or trailers, and used for the collection of recyclable materials. A mobile recycling unit shall not occupy an area of more than 500 square feet. E. Processing Facility For Recyclables Shall mean a building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. Processing means the preparation of material for efficient shipment, or to an end-user's specifications, by such means as baling, briquetting, compacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning, and remanufacturing. F. Processing Facility for Recycles, Heavy Shall mean any processing facility for recyclables other than a light processing facility for recyclables. G. Processing Facility for Recyclables, Light Shall mean a processing facility for recyclables that occupies an area of under 45,000 square feet of gross collection, processing and storage area and has up to an average of two (2) outbound truck shipments per day. Light processing facilities for recyclables are limited to baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding, and sorting of source-separated recyclable materials and repairing of reusable materials. A light processing facility for recyclable shall not shred, compact or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers. H. Recyclable Materials Shall mean reusable material including, but not limited to, metals, glass, plastic and paper, which is intended for reuse, remanufacture, or reconstitution for the purpose of using the altered form. Recyclable material does not include refuse, hazardous materials or waste. Recyclable material may include used motor oil collected and transported in accordance with Section 25250.11 and 25143.2(b)(4) of the California Health and Safety Code. 1. Recycling Areas (Areas for Recycling) Shall mean any space allocated for collecting and loading of recyclable materials. Such areas shall have the ability to accommodate receptacles for recyclable materials. Recycling areas shall be accessible and convenient for those who deposit as well as those who collect and load any recyclable materials placed therein. J. Recycling Facility Shall mean a center for the collection or processing of recyclable materials. Recycling facilities include small collection recycling facilities, large collection recycling facilities, light processing facilities for recyclables and heavy processing facilities for recyclables. A recycling facility does not include storage containers or processing activity located on the premises of a residential, commercial, or manufacturing use and is used solely for the recycling of material generated by that residential property, business or manufacturer. 930803 B A544.BD(n -7- K. Recycling Facility, Certified Shall mean a recycling facility certified by the California Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986. L. Reverse Vending Machine, Bulk Shall mean a reverse vending machine which is designed to accept more than one empty recyclable beverage container at a time and will pay by weight rather than by individual container. M. Reverse Vending Machine, Single-Feed Shall mean a automated mechanical devise, similar in size and appearance to a soda vending machine, which accepts empty recyclable beverage containers one at a time and issues to the consumer, based upon the number of containers deposited, a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the container's redemption value as determined by the State." PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of August 1993. Ma or ATTEST: City Clefk APPROVED AS TO FORM: —� City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES > ss. CITY OF CARSON ) I, Helen S. Kawagoe, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing ordinance, being Ordinance No. 93-1013 passed first reading on August 3, 1993, was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council,. duly and regularly held on the 17th day of August 1993, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Calas, Muise-Perez, Olaes, Fajardo, and Mitoma NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None City Clerk, City of a son, C lifornia 93NO3 r A3".111)M –8–