§ 1-12-118. Screening enclosures.

(a)

Dumpsters, compactors and recycling dumpsters that are sited behind the trailing edge of the principal structure and are completely out of view from the public right-of-way are exempt from the screening requirements of this article.

(b)

If a container is sited such that it, or its contents, are visible from a public right-of-way, those sides visible from the public right-of-way are required to be screened. If a side visible to a public right-of-way is also the access side for collection, a gate is required.

(c)

The enclosure opening for dumpsters shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet. The enclosure opening for compactors shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet.

(d)

Required screening shall be no less than the height of the containers plus six (6) inches and no more than the height of the containers plus twelve (12) inches.

(e)

The enclosure shall be constructed of concrete block, poured concrete, recycled plastic, chain link with ultraviolet resistant slats, or other durable, opaque material. The enclosure shall have a decorative, finished appearance to compliment the principal structures on site and shall be maintained in good repair and appearance at all times.

(f)

Screening enclosures as required herein shall be exempt from height limitations for fences provided there is no obstruction of vision affecting adjacent streets.

(g)

Screening enclosures in existence as of the effective date of this article are exempt from the requirements of subsection (e) of this section. However if an existing screening enclosure is substantially rebuilt or replaced, the requirements of this article must be met.

(Ord. No. 2002-045, § 1, 9-24-02; Ord. No. 2004-041, § 2, 6-22-04)