§ 16-18L.012. Dumpsters, loading, loading areas and entrances, mechanical and accessory features, and fences and walls.

1.

The off-street loading requirements for this district are as shown in the table of loading requirements, section 16-28.015, off-street loading requirements.

2.

Dumpsters, trash compactors, loading areas and loading docks shall be located and oriented in a manner to minimize visibility from public rights-of-way or walk zones. If such elements are otherwise visible screening via either opaque walls, gates or landscaping shall be provided so such elements would not be visible. In addition, all external dumpsters and trash compactors shall be enclosed with opaque walls a minimum of eight feet in height.

3.

Building mechanical and accessory features (including satellite dishes):

a.

Shall be located to the side, rear, or roof of the principal structure and within each such location shall be in 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.

4.

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, pedestrian way, required sidewalk or sidewalk-level outdoor dining area.

b.

Fences and walls are prohibited between a pedestrian way and a lot line.

c.

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. 2012-23(12-O-0228), § 1(Attach. A), 5-30-12; Ord. No. 2019-09(18-O-1581), § 4.D, 1-31-19 )