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1. Application to install a reverse vending machine(s) or a small collection facility shall be made with the zoning administrator, including any fee established heretofore, and shall include a site plan, elevations, and such other information as estab- lished in Section 9.22.060 and determined as neces- sary by the zoning administrator to enable the appli- cation to be reviewed. 2. The zoning administrator will review the application for conformance with Section 9.22.060 and may approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. No application shall be approved, as applied for or conditioned, unless the zoning admin- istrator finds that: a. The proposed location of the conditional use is in accordance with the objectives of the zon- ing ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; b. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be op- erated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injuri- ous to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and c. 'that the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of Chapter 18.124. 3. Administrative conditional use permits are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of approval and may be renewed prior to expiration upon the submittal of a new application and fee to the zoning administrator, who will review the appli- cation for continuing compliance with the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 1354 § I, 1988) 9.22.050 Building permit required. Prior to the installation of any recycling facil- ity, the applicant must submit plans to the building division and obtain approval for any permits re- quired. (Ord. 2000 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1354 § 1, 1988) 9.22.060 Criteria and design standards. A. Those recycling facilities permitted with an administrative conditional use permit shall meet all of the applicable criteria and design standards listed in this section. Those recycling facilities per- mitted with a conditional use permit shall meet the applicable criteria and standards of this section, pro- vided that the community development director, planning commission, or city council, as the case may be, may relax such standards or impose stricter standards as an exercise of discretion upon making a 253 9.22.050 finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary in order to implement the general intent of this section and the purposes of this chapter. B. The criteria and design standards for recy- cling facilities are as follows: I. Reverse Vending Machine(s). Reverse vend- ing machine(s) located within a commercial structure do not require discretionary permits. Reverse vending ma- chines do not require additional parking spaces for recy- cling customers and may be permitted in those zoning districts listed in Table 9.22.030 with an administrative conditional use permit provided that they comply with the following standards: a. Shall be established in conjunction with a commercial use or community service facility which is in compliance with the zoning, building, and fire codes of the city; b. Shall be located within 30 feet of the en- trance to the commercial structure and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation; c. Shall not occupy parking spaces required by the primary use; d. Shall occupy no more than 50 square feet of floor space per installation, including any protective en- closure, and shall be no more than eight feet in height; e. Shall be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material; f Shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions, and the identity and phone number of the operator or respon- sible person to call if the machine is inoperative or poorly maintained; g. Shall have a maximum sign area of four square feet per machine, exclusive of operating instruc- tions; h. Shall be maintained in a clean, litter -free condition on a daily basis; i. Shall include provisions for the donation of materials outside the hours of operation in order to pre- vent materials from being abandoned on the site; said provisions shall include posting of appropriate signs, provision of an unmanned drop bin, or other suitable measures as determined necessary by the zoning admin- istrator; J. Shall maintain operating hours that are at minimum the same as those of the host use; and k. Shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if operating hours are between dusk and dawn. 2. Small Collection Facilities. Small collection facilities may be sited in those zoning districts listed in Table 9.22.030 with an administrative conditional use (Pleasanton Supp. No. 3, 1 -10)