§ 16-18A.013. Dumpsters, loading areas and entrances, mechanical and accessory features, and fences and walls.

1.

Dumpsters, loading areas and loading dock entrances shall be screened so as not to be visible from any public park, plaza, public right-of-way, private street, required sidewalk, or sidewalk-level outdoor dining area. In addition, all external dumpsters shall be enclosed with opaque walls a minimum of eight feet in height.

2.

Building mechanical and accessory features (including satellite dishes):

a.

Shall be located to the side, rear, or roof of the principal structure and shall be at the location of least visibility from any public park, plaza, public right-of-way, private street, required sidewalk, or sidewalk-level outdoor dining area and are prohibited between the building and any public street. When not located in an area of least visibility, said mechanical and accessory features shall be screened.

b.

When located on rooftops shall be incorporated in the design of the building and screened with materials similar to the building.

c.

Loading docks entrances shall be screened with automatic doors so that said docks and related activities are not visible from the adjacent required sidewalk. See also section 16-18A.011(10).

3.

Fences and walls:

a.

No barbed wire, razor wire, chain link or similar elements shall be visible from any public park, plaza, public right-of-way, private street, required sidewalk or sidewalk-level outdoor dining area.

b.

For all locations not located between the building and the required sidewalk: the maximum height of all fences and walls shall be eight feet.

(Ord. No. 2007-71(07-O-2221), § 1(Att. A), 11-27-07)