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<br />be placed, distances varying from 1 foot to jo feet from
<br />property lines and
<br />,2 be restricted. to rear yards.
<br />SIZE
<br />0 In existinc i
<br />j CJty ordinances, limitations vary f rom:
<br />1 o 100 to 510O cubic feet.
<br />to 4 to 5 feet in height.
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<br />Variat, 'ions, in acceptable s ize and location seem to be a product
<br />of property sizie.
<br />POLICY, Q,BJECTIVE
<br />To regulate backyard composting, before its casual use becomes a
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<br />STAFF RECOMENDATIONS
<br />It is recommended that 'if the City Council decideSs to adopt a
<br />composti"nig orldinance, the following requirements be included,
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<br />-#,I Matierials permit grass clippings, leavesr faded flowers,
<br />weeds, sawdust, wood ash, plant trimmings, lake plants, straw,
<br />fre'sh fruit and vegetable. scriaps, coffee grounds,, eggshells,
<br />and commeircially available compost ingredients.
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<br />Prohibit meat, bones, fat-, oilsI, dairy productsf whole eggs,
<br />whole branches,, logs, plastics, and paper.
<br />o Struicture, - enclosed; constructed of a durable material like
<br />Wood, brick, block,, or sturdy metal fencing., and must be neat
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<br />.in appearance
<br />Location - rear yard, at least 10 feet from property line and
<br />no ic,loiseilr than 20 feet to-any habitable building,
<br />0 Size maximum 150 cubic feet in volume, and no higher than 4
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<br />Maintenance compost shall be proerly managed to minimize
<br />odor g,en,eratio,n. At no time shal,l, composting create a health
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<br />hia,zard or nuisance for neighboring properties,
<br />o Variance for Hardship - in order to ensure that the adopted
<br />ordinance does, not deny any resident the right to compost on
<br />his/her property,
<br />With the C"ity Counc'l-ls direction, staff a will work with the City
<br />Attornley to prepare an ordinance r,ecrulating backyard composting,
<br />,and, present it to Council at an, -'upcoming meeting for their
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<br />clonsi ion
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