38. Policy: Service Areas
Service areas include resource recovery containers, and snow storage. Many of these require access year-round and should be carefully planned as an integral part of a site. At the same time, the visual impacts of service areas should be minimized from major pedestrian ways.
A. Minimize the visual impacts of resource recovery areas
1. Locate a service area along the rear of a site, accessed by an alley, when feasible.
2. Screen service areas from view of major pedestrian routes using a fence, hedge or shed to conceal it.
3. Consideration should be given to snow and ice buildup that could otherwise impede access to receptacles.
B. All service areas should be designed to fit into the alleyscape, be secure and to discourage animals (bears in particular) from accessing resource recovery containers