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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ATTEST:
City Clefk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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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
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