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Title 18 — Zoning Code

Chapter 18.46 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING MATERIALS STORAGE

Merced County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Merced County

§ 18.46.010. Purpose and Applicability.

  • A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure adequate solid waste and recycling collection, storage, and distribution locations to serve the residents of the County.

  • B. Applicability.

    1. The standards in this chapter apply to all zones.

    2. All structures and uses shall conform to the standards of this chapter as determined applicable by the Director.

  • (Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)

§ 18.46.020. When Required.

Solid waste and recycling storage enclosures shall be provided for all urban community areas and designated on the plot plan.

(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)

§ 18.46.030. Number and Location.

  • A. Solid waste/recycling storage areas shall be adequate in number, distribution, and capacity to serve the development where the project occurs.

  • B. Area for collecting and loading solid waste/recycling materials except for public recycling areas, shall be placed in one location.

  • C. The locations of solid waste/recycling storage areas shall be chosen to prevent the intrusion of noise, odor, insects, and dust into living areas.

  • D. Each solid waste/recycling storage area within a multi-family residential development shall be no greater than 250 feet from each living unit.

  • E. Solid waste/recycling storage areas, except for public recycling areas, shall be located to the rear of structures and/or they shall be screened from public street view.

  • F. Solid waste/recycling storage areas shall be located where service vehicles have easy access without having to back up.

  • G. A sign clearly identifying all solid waste/recycling collection, storage, and loading areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access.

  • (Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)

§ 18.46.040. Development and Design Standards.

  • A. Solid waste/recycling storage areas shall be designed to accommodate all receptacles.

  • B. Solid waste/recycling containers shall be enclosed by a solid wood fence or a wall of a minimum six feet in height on three sides and with a solid gate, a minimum of five feet in height, subject to approval of the Director.

  • C. The design of the solid waste/recycling storage enclosures shall be architecturally compatible with the rest of the development.

  • D. Solid waste/recycling storage enclosures shall be constructed to allow walk-in access.

  • E. Solid waste/recycling storage areas or the containers shall provide protection against adverse environmental conditions which might spread the collected materials or otherwise render it unmarketable, unsightly, or offensive.

  • F. Solid waste/recycling storage areas shall always be maintained in a neat and orderly manner. (Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)

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▸ Contents — Merced County Zoning Code
Merced County Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18 — Zoning Code
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF ZONING CODE
    2. Chapter 18.04 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE PROVISIONS
    3. Chapter 18.06 — ZONES AND ZONING MAP
    4. Chapter 18.10 — AGRICULTURAL ZONES (A-1, A-1-40, A-2)
    5. Chapter 18.12 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R-R, R-1, R1-5000, R-2, R-3…
    6. Chapter 18.14 — COMMERCIAL ZONES (C-P, C-1, C-2, C-3, H-I-C, MU)
    7. Chapter 18.16 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES (B-P, M-1, M-2)
    8. Chapter 18.20 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE (PD)
    9. Chapter 18.22 — FOX HILLS COMMUNITY SPECIFIC PLAN ZONES
    10. Chapter 18.26 — SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
    11. Chapter 18.30 — SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    12. Chapter 18.32 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
    13. Chapter 18.34 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
    14. Chapter 18.36 — LANDSCAPING
    15. Chapter 18.38 — OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS AND DESIGN STAN…
    16. Chapter 18.40 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    17. Chapter 18.44 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    18. Chapter 18.46 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING MATERIALS STORAGE
    19. Chapter 18.48 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
    20. Chapter 18.62 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    21. Chapter 18.64 — ANIMAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES
    22. Chapter 18.66 — DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
    23. Chapter 18.68 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    24. Chapter 18.90 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
    25. Chapter 18.92 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
    26. Chapter 18.94 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
    27. Chapter 18.96 — NONCONFORMING USES
    28. Chapter 18.98 — OTHER SPECIFIC NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
    29. Chapter 18.110 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    30. Chapter 18.112 — APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES
    31. Chapter 18.114 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
    32. Chapter 18.116 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    33. Chapter 18.118 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    34. Chapter 18.120 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
    35. Chapter 18.122 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
    36. Chapter 18.124 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    37. Chapter 18.126 — VARIANCES AND MINOR DEVIATIONS
    38. Chapter 18.128 — ZONING CLEARANCES
    39. Chapter 18.130 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTEN…
    40. Chapter 18.140 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
    41. Chapter 18.142 — AMENDMENTS (GENERAL PLAN, ZONING CODE, AND ZO…
    42. Chapter 18.144 — APPEALS
    43. Chapter 18.146 — PUBLIC NOTICES AND HEARINGS
    44. Chapter 18.148 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    45. Chapter 18.150 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    46. Chapter 18.152 — PERMIT MODIFICATIONS AND REVOCATIONS
    47. Chapter 18.154 — ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
    48. Chapter 18.200 — DEFINITIONS

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