A. Reverse vending machines with a combined area of no more than 150 square feet and a height of no more than eight feet total may be permitted as an accessory use subject to site plan approval by the Planning Department. Reverse vending machines which are placed within an enclosed building occupied by the primary use do not require approval of a site plan.

B. Small collection facilities occupying an area of no more than 300 square feet may be permitted as an accessory use subject to approval of a conditional use permit granted by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to CVMC 19.14.030(A).

C. Large recycling collection centers with a combined area of over 300 square feet, but not exceeding the floor area equivalent of a 30-person occupancy load, may be permitted as an accessory or primary use subject to the approval of a conditional use permit granted by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to CVMC 19.14.040, and with approval of an application for site plan and architectural review by the Planning Commission.

D. The premises of all recycling collection centers shall be kept free of all litter and debris, and all recyclable articles removed prior to any storage container reaching capacity. Approval of a site plan or conditional use permit may be revoked by the permitting authority upon presentation of evidence that a recycling collection center is not maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.

E. Recycling collection centers shall be developed and operated in accordance with the design standards for recycling centers adopted by City Council policy.

F. The regulations set forth in this section shall also apply to recycling collection facilities in existence prior to adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter. Existing facilities shall have 60 days from the date of adoption to obtain required discretionary permits. (Ord. 3268 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2252 § 1, 1988; Ord. 2233 § 1, 1987).