(1) To encourage its use, the storage area for source separated recyclables shall be co-located with the storage area for residual mixed solid waste.

(2) Indoor and outdoor storage areas shall comply with Uniform Building and Fire Code requirements.

(3) Storage area space requirements can be satisfied with a single location or multiple locations, and can combine both interior and exterior locations.

(4) Exterior storage areas can be located within interior side yard or rear yard areas. Exterior storage areas shall not be located within a required front yard setback or in a yard adjacent to a public or private street.

(5) Exterior storage areas shall be located in central and visible locations on a site to enhance security for users.

(6) Exterior storage areas can be located in a parking area, if the proposed use provides at least the minimum number of parking spaces required for the use after deducting the area used for storage. Storage areas shall be appropriately screened according to the provisions in Section 390.060 B, Design Standards.

(7) The storage area shall be accessible for collection vehicles and located so that the storage area will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic movement on the site or on public streets adjacent to the site.

(1) The dimensions of the storage area shall accommodate containers consistent with current methods of local collection.

(2) Storage containers shall meet Uniform Fire Code standards and be made and covered with waterproof materials or situated in a covered area.

(3) Exterior storage areas shall be enclosed by a sight obscuring fence, wall, or hedge at least six feet in height. Gate openings which allow access to users and haulers shall be provided. Gate openings for haulers shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and shall be capable of being secured in a closed and open position.

(4) Storage area(s) and containers shall be clearly labeled to indicate the type of materials accepted.

(1) Access to storage areas can be limited for security reasons. However, the storage area shall be accessible to users at convenient times of the day, and to collection service personnel on the day and approximate time they are scheduled to provide collection service.

(2) Storage areas shall be designed to be easily accessible to collection trucks and equipment, considering paving, grade and vehicle access. A minimum of 10 feet horizontal clearance and 8 feet of vertical clearance is required if the storage area is covered.

(3) Storage areas shall be accessible to collection vehicles without requiring backing out of a driveway onto a public street. If only a single access point is available to the storage area, adequate turning radius shall be provided to allow collection vehicles to safely exit the site in a forward motion.