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12-21-2010 - Public HearingCode Amendment No. 09-06Recycling Fa - Item 13 attach 6 (2).doc Item Discussion Recommended Revisions   1. Recycling Centers (Terminology)  Currently the code indicates recycling centers are facilities that are small in scale. The code uses the term “Recycling Center” to refer to many types of recycling centers. To efficiently and clearly define small operating recycling facilities, the code could be modified to change the terminology to “Small Collection Facilities”.  Changed the terminology from recycling center to small collection facility.   2. Small Collection Facility distance standards to Residential uses  Currently the code indicates a minimum distance of 100 feet between a residence and small collection facility. Staff conducted a survey of other cities’ requirements. These requirements range from 150 feet to 500 feet between residences and collection facilities.  Increased the distance requirement from 100 feet to 250 feet.   3. Add Recycling Center categories to the use matrix  Currently the code indicates Recycling Centers and directs you to a specific section of the code for recycling uses. The section indicates five types of centers. The use matrix could be modified to include all five recycling uses in the use matrix and providing the permit process required.  Added all five recycling uses in the use matrix. This allows for consistency between the Land Use Matrix and the recycling section of the code   Item Discussion Code Change   4. Removing “Administrative Modification” Application process  Currently the code requires the approval of an Administrative Modification for the operation of Small Collection Facilities (recycling centers). The administrative modification process is not specified anywhere in the code. In the past an administrative review process was required which does not require notification.  Require an Administrative Use Permit. This process allows for notification of surrounding properties and businesses and allows for revocation. In cases, where there are issues with neighboring properties or businesses, or staff has concerns, an AUP can be forwarded to the Planning Commission   5. Hours of Operation during the weekend for small Recycling Centers  Currently the code requires recycling facilities to operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Staff is recommending the hours of operation be modified to further limit operation hours during the weekend. By modifying the hours of operation provides clarification and greater enforcement in the code.  Changed the hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. This reduces impacts to neighboring properties on weekends.   6. Design Criteria visual screening  Currently the code does not include specific design criteria or require visual screening for small collection facilities. Some cities have established design criteria and visual screening requirements.  In reviewing standards in other cities requirements for small collection facilities, staff found that most cities granted the Planning Director or hearing body the authority to determine visual screening requirements on a case-by-case basis. Staff has included code language for your review and consideration.   Item Discussion Options   7. Delete 24 hour drop off for small collection facilities  Currently the code allows for 24-hour drop off recycling centers. Staff is recommending that language allowing 24-hour drop off containers be removed from the code and allow the operation of facilities to comply with the hours of operation suggested for weekdays and weekends.  Eliminated the allowance for 24-hour drop off.   8. Delete Mobile Recycling Unit  Currently the code provides a definition for mobile recycling as a type of facility and a standard is included. However the code does specify an entitlement process. To avoid confusion staff is recommending mobile recycling units be removed from the code.  Removed mobile recycling unit.   9. Size and Area of Recycling Unit  Currently the code specifies a small collection facility to occupy no more than five parking spaces. This reduces the City’s flexibility for larger lots and in cases where a property has an abundance of parking.  Modified code to indicate the placement of small recycling facilities shall not create a parking deficit.   10.Location Standards for Small Recycling facilities  Currently the code allows small collection facilities in all industrial/manufacturing, commercial zones, and all PCD-1 commercial areas.   Establishing a specific location standard for facilities would provide a standard for the location of facilities as opposed to allowing them in all zones. For example a location standard would include only allowing small collection facilities in conjunction with a supermarket.  Required that small collection facilities can only be located on a property with a market that is greater than 30,000 square feet of floor area.