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Within this final section of code, the location and screening of refuse and recyclable materials is wovered. These requirements include screening them from view, and the basic requirements for a trash enclosure. These are pretty standard requirements for screening including a six foot fence (80% opaque). These could be revised to make references to roof structures, gate requirements (type and materials), etc... • SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS Subd. 4. General Building and Use Provisions. E. Refuse and Recyclable Material. 2. Location and Screening. a. Dwelling Units, Single Family, Duplexes, and All Other Residential Structures With Four (4) or Less Units. Garbage cans, waste containers and recycling bins shall be kept in rear or side yards. b. Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential With More Than Four (4) Units. 1) All refuse, recyclable materials, and necessary handling equipment including but not limited to garbage cans, recycling bins, and dumpsters shall be stored within the principal structure, within an accessory building, or totally screened from eye level view from all neighboring uses and the public right -of -way. 2) Exterior Storage. Exterior storage of refuse and recyclable material shall require the following: a) Exterior wall or fence treatment shall be similar and /or complement the principal building. b) The enclosed trash and /or recycling receptacle area shall be located in the rear or side yard and shall observe all applicable setback requirements and easements. c) The trash and /or recycling enclosure must be in an accessible location for pick up hauling vehicles. d) The trash and /or recycling receptacles must be fully screened from view of adjacent properties and the public right -of -way by a fence or wall of at least six (6) feet in height and a minimum opaqueness of eighty (80) percent. e) All dumpsters, recycling bins, handling equipment, and enclosures shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator and be kept in a good state of repair with lids designed to prevent spilling and spread of debris and access by animals. The construction of trash and recycling enclosures shall be per standards established by the Community Development Department. All designs and construction of trash enclosures shall be subject to the Building Official's approval.