18.16.265 Recycling Space Allocation.
All new residential development projects of five (5) or more units, all new commercial or industrial projects, and all new public facility projects must provide recycling and waste collection areas appropriate to serve the use, subject to approval by Marin Sanitary Service. Design of such facilities shall also be part of the design review or precise plan procedures for the project. The following standards for design and construction of such areas apply:
A. The recycling and waste collection area shall be located within an appropriate enclosure as follows:
1. Minimum requirements for construction materials are:
a. For residential development and for public facilities, wood or masonry materials compatible with the main structure(s).
b. For commercial development, masonry with exterior material to match the main structure(s).
c. For industrial development, slatted chain link fencing.
2. Enclosures shall be constructed to be as inconspicuous as possible, and the contents of such enclosures shall be screened from public view to the extent feasible.
3. Enclosures shall be architecturally consistent with the main structures.
4. The enclosures shall incorporate perimeter landscaping where feasible.
5. Signage identifying the types of recyclable materials accepted for collection shall be conspicuously posted within the enclosure.
6. Enclosures for residential developments should be designed to allow walk-in access by residents without requiring opening of any enclosure gates.
B. Recyclable and waste materials shall be protected from the weather by either covering the enclosure or covering the bins.
C. Driveways or aisles shall provide adequate, unobstructed access for collection vehicles. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 953 § 1(19), 2007)