§ 250-4. Dumpsters, garbage containers and garbage storage areas., Chapter 250. Property Maintenance, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, New Rochelle

Dumpsters, garbage containers and garbage storage areas (or bins) are an accessory use for commercial, industrial and multifamily building trash storage. A permit shall be obtained from the Bureau of Buildings. Conformance with the following regulations shall be required:

(1)

Dumpsters, containers or storage areas shall be enclosed on three sides with dense evergreen screening, solid fencing or solid brick walls which shall be as high as the receptacle but no lower than 48 inches high. An opaque gate shall be provided on the fourth side to facilitate cleaning, filling and emptying the dumpster or area.

(2)

The dumpster or gate shall be locked to prohibit unauthorized use.

(3)

The area around the dumpster and/or bin shall be kept clean at all times.

(4)

No trash shall be permitted to be stored outside the dumpster or garbage area. The dumpster shall be promptly emptied when full. Each receptacle shall have a cover and shall be fully closed at all times.

(5)

The dumpster, container or storage area shall be placed on an impervious pad.

Dumpsters or containers may be placed on public property for a limited amount of time upon obtaining a permit from the Department of Public Works.

Use of dumpsters in residential areas shall require temporary permits, which shall be authorized by the Bureau of Buildings for a period not exceeding 30 days.

On the premises of one- and two-family dwellings, garbage containers and bins placed in the front yard shall be screened with evergreen or solid fencing not to exceed four feet in height.

All nonconforming preexisting dumpsters, containers or garbage storage areas shall comply with the requirements of this section within 12 months of the adoption of this section.