Imperial County, CA Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

All trash receptacles shall be screened so that they are not visually obtrusive from any off site location. The location and method of screening for all trash receptacles shall also minimize potential for nuisance, be consistent with ease of solid waste removal, and shall be approved by the planning director.M.Architectural design of all proposed structures shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.N.For developments with ten (10) or more dwellings, a minimum of five percent (5%) of the net total parcel area shall be designated and developed as useable open space provided however no less than four hundred (400) square feet of useable area shall be designated and developed. The required useable area may be divided into more than one location, provided no single location is less than four hundred (400) square feet.O.During all on-site grading and construction activities, adequate measures shall be implemented to control fugitive dust emissions. The planning department may waive any of the above-listed requirements where a documented hardship not involving economics exists, or where there are unusual circumstances that prevent compliance with the required development standards herein above.

(Ord. 1415, § 70, 2006; prior code § 90301.01)

(Ord. No. 1487, §§ 1, 2, 7-2-13)