B. Setback . Except for a freestanding office, the recycling plant, accessory facilities, storage, or on-site circulation shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from any property line. The freestanding office shall be compliant with the setbacks of the underlying zoning district.
C. Screening .
i. All storage areas shall be screened from view to adjacent property or public rights of way by walls, fences, buildings and/or landscaping. The maximum outdoor storage height of recyclable or recovered materials is 20 feet. Where landscaping is used for screening, it shall be protected and maintained from the activity of the recycling facility and in accordance with Article O Landscaping & Tree Protection Standards.
D. Enclosed Structure . The sorting, separation and processing of recyclable materials shall be located in an enclosed structure.
E. Access . A paved access road shall be provided for loaded and unloaded collection vehicles to enter and exit the recycling plant. Access shall not be provided from a residential street. Access shall be restricted with gates which can be locked at any time, and which carry official notice that only authorized persons are allowed on the site.
F. Use Separation . No recycling plant, accessory facilities, storage, or on-site circulation shall be within 200 feet of a school, park, church, or residential zoning or use.
G. Outdoor Storage . Outdoor storage of recyclable materials shall be in leak-proof containers or located on a paved area that is designated to capture all potential runoff associated with the stored material. Runoff shall be handled in a manner that is in conformance with local, state and federal regulations.
H. A Special Use Permit is required for operation in the Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoning District.
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Recycling Transfer Center .
A. Screening . No storage areas of recyclable materials shall be visible from any public right of way, residential districts or residential use. Screening may be required in the form of a structure or landscaping to meet this standard.
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