HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7036 14ORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7036
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op", X Subject: SCREENING BULK CONTAINERS AT APARTMENT COMPLEXES
At the request of City Council , the City Services Department researched the
conditions associated with bulk containers used as refuse bins in apartment
complexes throughout the City of Fort Worth. The Departments of Law and
Development were consulted in this evaluation and provided essential
information.
The City obtains its authority to specify screening requirements for refuse
containers such as these from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Section
16A(D) (3) (e) of Ordinance No. 8663 states, in part:
'Dumpsters shall be visually screened except from the access side
and shall not be placed within the required open space. Access
shall not face upon adjacent properties'
The Ordinance is effective and covers all private and commercial garbage
dumpsters located at apartment complexes constructed as of November 1, 1982.
Containers situated at other types of development are not subject to the
provisions of this Ordinance and the Ordinance is not retroactive beyond the
November 1, 1982 inception date.
A review of permits issued by the Development Department and a wi-ndshield
survey by Environmental Control Inspectors reveal the following:
0101 permits issued since 11/01182 for apartment construction
091 construction projects completed
010 construction projects incomplete
022 complexes with containers fully screened
09 complexes with containers partially screened
060 complexes with containers not screened
The Enviromental Control Division is responsible for enforcement of this
Ordinance and is prepared to begin notifying appropriate apartment owners of
the Ordinance. Due to the nature of the construction involved and the
potential cost associated with this type project, it is recommended by staff
that a reasonable extension of time be allowed the owners to complete their
screening. Staff recommends a minimum of six months; however, in instances
where more creative methods of screening such as plants are used, it is
anticipated that additional time may be granted on a case by case basis.
The present garbage and refuse ordinance, also enforceable by Environmental
Control , provides for the conditions in which containers and the areas
LISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7036 - P.2
Jul 16 1985
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immediately around them are maintained. This portion of the ordinance is
applicable rvow and will continue to be enforced.
Should City Council desire additional information, it will be furnished upon
request.
OUGLAS HARMAN
ity Manager
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS