§ 20-130. Composting.

Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, compostable materials may be stored on a residential lot subject to the following requirements:

(1)

Containers. Compostable materials shall be placed within a container of durable material, including, but not limited to, wire fencing, rot resistant wood, concrete block or brick, or a commercially manufactured container designed for composting. Containers shall be maintained in sound condition and shall be capable of securing all compostable material.

(2)

Location of containers. Compost containers shall not be located within the front yard, as defined in chapter 36, and shall not be located within five feet of a side or rear lot line. Compost containers shall not be located within 20 feet of a principal use building other than the principal use building owned by the owner of the compost container.

(3)

Maximum size. A compost container shall not exceed 30 square feet in area on lots with a lot area less than 9,000 square feet and shall not exceed 50 square feet in area on lots with a lot area of 9,000 square feet or more. The height of the container and the compostable material stored in the container shall not exceed four feet.

(4)

Maintenance. Compost containers and compostable materials shall be maintained so as not to create odors, rodent harborage or a fire hazard.

(5)

Abatement of nuisance. Compost containers or compostable materials which are not in compliance with this section are declared to be a nuisance which shall be abated as provided in section 20-129.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 705.08; Ord. No. 711; Ord. No. 711-A1; Ord. No. 711-A2, 7-28-1976; Ord. No. 711-A3, 3-7-1984; Ord. No. 711-A4, 9-2-1987; Ord. No. 711-A5, 5-25-1988; Ord. No. 711-A6, 6-14-1989; Ord. No. 2005; Ord. No. 2006-08, 11-6-2006; Ord. No. 2008-9, 11-3-2008)