HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 10 13 Regular 507 Ordinance 2002-13 Screening of DumpstersCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 507
October 13, 2003
Meeting
Consent
Informational
Public Hearin
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Authorization
REQUEST: The Community Development Department- Planning Division requests that the City
Commission consider amending Ordinance 2002-13 which established minimum standards for the
screening of dumpsters.
PURPOSE: The current Code indicates that the dumpster enclosure must be a minimum of six (6)
feet in height. Within the Ciry, particularly within the Highland community, there are numerous
enclosures that meet the code in every other respect including effectively screening the dumpster.
However, these are smaller dumpsters and the wall does not meet the six (6) foot height
requirement.
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
Section 9-281. (a) Both sides and the rear of the Dumpster shall be screened by an opaque wall
made of concrete, brick, stone, or other similar durable material, provided the material used is
compatible with the architectural design of the principal structure. The wall shall be at least six
(6) feet in height or the height of the Dumpster, whichever is greater. ...
CHRONOLOGY:
May 13, 2002- 2"d Reading/Adoption of Ordinance 2002-13 which established dumpster
screening standards
Aug. 11, 2003- 2"d Reading/Adoption of Ordinance 2003-26 which amended the compliance date
for existing dumpsters
CONSIDERATIONS:
• Existing dumpster enclosures with walls less than six (6) feet are effectively screening smaller
dumpsters within the City. (See Attachment A)
• The Code indicates that all enclosures must be a minimum of six (6) feet tall.
• The Code could be amended to grandfather existing enclosures that meet the intent of the Code
and the other screening criteria but which are not six feet tall.
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Development Dept. requests that the Commission direct the City Attorney to
prepare an Ordinance amending the Code to allow existing masonry enclosures less than 6' in height
to be grandfathered as long as they meet the other Code requirements and fully screen the enclosed
dumpster.
ATTACHMENTS:
A- Photos of Example Dempster Enclosures less than six (6) foot in height
COMMISSION ACTION:
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ATTACHMENT "A"
Photos of Example llumpster Enclosures less than six (6) foot in height