Recycling Facilities Regulations

Background

  • On May 23, 2000, the City Council amended the Zoning Ordinance to establish new regulations for recycling facilities (Ordinance No. 2000-019).
  • New recycling facilities and expansions are subject to operational and development standards and special permit approval from either the City Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator.

Regulation Highlights

  • Recycling facilities are defined as "major" or "minor" . A facility would be characterized as "major" if any one of the following criteria applies:
    • Operation involves 50 tons of material per day
    • Operation includes on-site stockpiled material of 5,000 tons or more
    • Operation includes more than 50 truck trips per day
    • The site area exceeds 3 acres
    • Operation includes any greenwaste
  • All other facilities are considered "minor".
  • Major facilities require approval of a special permit from the Planning Commission. Minor facilities require approval of a special permit from the Zoning Administrator.
  • "Small Collection Containers" are approved administratively if specific conditions are met.
  • Operational and development standards ensure that facilities will be attractive and well-maintained. New and expanding facilities must comply with both operational standards and development standards. Existing facilities must comply with operational standards.

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