Title
Amend the City of Gainesville Land Development Code Definition of “Recycling Center” (Section 30-2.1) To Allow For Activities Associated With the Collection And Preparation Of Scrap Metal For Off-Site Recycling (B)
Petition PB-18-00180. Andrea Zelman, agent for Trademark Metals Recycling, LLC. Amend the City of Gainesville Land Development Code definition of “Recycling Center” (Section 30-2.1) to allow for activities associated with the collection and preparation of scrap metal for off-site recycling.
Explanation
This privately initiated petition proposes to amend the definition of “Recycling Center”, contained in Section 30-2.1 of the City’s Land Development Code, to allow for activities associated with the collection and preparation of scrap metal from automobiles and household appliances for transport offsite for scrap metal recovery. The Code’s definition for recycling centers includes operations primarily engaged in collecting, sorting, transporting, compacting, cleaning and breaking of reusable material, including but not limited to glass, paper, aluminum, steel cans, reusable household items and plastic, which is intended for reuse, remanufacture or reconstitution in an altered form. The definition specifically excludes operations engaged in burning or melting of such products, the collection of refuse, household appliances, auto parts or hazardous materials, and the wrecking or dismantling of auto salvage material.
Fiscal Note
None.
Recommendation
Staff to City Plan Board - Staff does not recommend approval of Petition PB-18-00180.