Sec. 7.6. Utility and Solid Waste Collection Facilities

7.6.1. Applicability

This section shall apply to all on-site solid wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations., utility, and other mechanical equipment facilities serving non-residential and multifamilyClosed A residential use consisting of at least three dwelling units. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: townhouse; detached rowhouse; multiplex; or apartment. developmentClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land.. Pet wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. receptacles shall be provided pursuant to Sec. 7.2.3 Design and UseClosed The purpose for which a building, structure, or area of land may be arranged or occupied or the activity conducted or proposed in a building, structure, or on an area of land. of Required Open SpaceClosed Areas of a development that allow for light, air, wildlife habitat, and for scenic and recreational use. Also included are areas designed to enhance the privacy or general appearance of a development. Private open space is open space that is owned by a corporation, individual, or house owners association. Public open space is open space owned by a governmental jurisdiction., and 7.6.5 Pet WasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. Receptacles.

7.6.2. Location

A. All utilities (including heating or air conditioning units and other mechanical equipment) and solid wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. collection facilities shall be located on the same lot as the use served. Off-site solid wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. collection facilities are allowed with documentation of a shared facility agreement between property ownersClosed Any person having charge of any real property according to the records held by the Register of Deeds..

B. Such facilities shall be located beyond the minimum or maximum street yardClosed A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line., as applicable.

7.6.3. Screening

All screeningClosed The use of plant materials and other landscape or architectural elements used separately or in combination to obscure views. of utility and solid waste facilitiesClosed Stationary solid waste collection containers, yard waste containers, recycling containers and roll-out containers for the above. shall be pursuant to Sec. 9.7, ScreeningClosed The use of plant materials and other landscape or architectural elements used separately or in combination to obscure views..

7.6.4. Additional Requirements for Solid Waste Collection Facilities

A. All required solid wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. collection facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of access to a street or alleyClosed A strip of land, either publicly or privately owned, that is set aside primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street. in a manner that will least interfere with traffic movement, and will most facilitate the service of the facilities. Site design shall not create a condition that requires solid wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. collection vehiclesClosed All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. to back out of sites.

B. When the service side is visible from an adjacentClosed Property abutting directly on the boundary of, touching, or sharing a common point. property line, or adjacentClosed Property abutting directly on the boundary of, touching, or sharing a common point. public streets or public trails, access gates or doors with opacityClosed The surface area of a fence, wall or buffer that is impenetrable to light when viewed perpendicularly to the plane of the fence, wall or buffer. of at least 85% shall be required.

C. Space allocated to any solid waste facilityClosed Stationary solid waste collection containers, yard waste containers, recycling containers and roll-out containers for the above. shall not be used to satisfy the space requirements for off-street parking or loading facilities, nor shall any parking or loading spaces be used to satisfy the space requirements for any solid waste facilityClosed Stationary solid waste collection containers, yard waste containers, recycling containers and roll-out containers for the above..

D. All solid wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. collection facilities shall be designed to prevent wind-blown debris from leaving the site.

E. All food-related businesses shall provide water quality treatment in conformance with applicable standards and design guidelines for runoffClosed Water from precipitation that flows off a property. from solid wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. collection facilities.

F. Design Districts

For Design Districts, additional requirements shall apply pursuant to Sec. 16.2, Site Design.

7.6.5. Pet Waste Receptacles

A. Pet wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. receptacles must be provided in all residential developmentsClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. that require preliminary platClosed A map indicating the proposed layout of a development and related information that is submitted for preliminary review. approval and are located outside the design district zoning districts.

B. Pet wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. receptacles shall be placed on land in residential developmentsClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. held in common ownership or dedicatedClosed The transfer without payment of ownership or other interest in real property from a private entity to a public agency. to the public.

1. Pet wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. receptacles shall be placed within two feet of a sidewalk and/or internal walkway.

2. At least two pet wasteClosed As used in Sec. 12.10, Sedimentation and Erosion Control, surplus materials resulting from onsite construction and disposed of at other locations. receptacles shall be provided for developmentsClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. with 90 or fewer dwelling unitsClosed A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.. For developmentsClosed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. with 91 or more dwelling unitsClosed A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation., at least 3 receptacles shall be provided.