All multiple dwelling units and multiple dwelling developments that currently comply with this chapter, regardless of when such units or developments were built, may not make changes which would cause them to be out of compliance with this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to multiple dwelling units and multiple dwelling developments constructed prior to 1984 and they shall be allowed to continue with the type of service currently provided. In those instances where dumpster collection is the city’s method of collection, the service is grandfathered as it currently exists. Any multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development constructed after 1984, but before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, shall be allowed to continue with the type of service currently provided. However, all acceptable waste must be containerized and the city reserves the right to make changes to those currently receiving manual collection to allow for automated (other than dumpster or compactor-container collection) or semi-automated collection. If an existing multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development uses private service then private service would continue and no requirement for dumpsters or compactor-containers would exist unless city service is requested. To obtain city service the multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development would be required to comply with this chapter. Any multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development constructed or converted on or after enactment of the ordinance codified in this chapter requesting a change from private to city service must comply with this section in its entirety before city collection will begin. (Ord. 2331-99 § 1 (part); Ord. 2553-00 § 1 (part).)

The provisions in this subsection shall become effective upon enactment.
A. It shall be the duty of any owner, lessor, developer, architect, or agent in charge of any existing or newly constructed multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development to provide a minimum of one-half (1/2) cubic yard of dumpster capacity for any mobile home unit, apartment unit, townhouse unit, or condominium unit.
B. On-Site Dumpster Variance. A form shall be completed by any property owner who requests a variance from the dumpster capacity requirements set forth above and who has arranged to share a dumpster with another property owner. Said dumpster shall be within thirty (30) feet of the property for which a variance is sought. The public service director shall determine if a variance should be granted in accordance with the variance criterion set forth in 1303.03 of the Columbus City Code. Such variance may be revoked at any time by the public service director upon the sending of a letter of revocation.
C. The refuse collection division shall promptly give notice concerning the enactment hereof to each owner of a building or premises in said area and include therewith a dumpster compliance statement to be completed by the owner. (Ord. 3038-97 (part).)

This subsection applies to any multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development constructed on or after the enactment of this ordinance that opts out of the requirements of this subsection by securing private service at the outset. If city service is later requested the multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development must comply with all of the provisions in this section and shall not be eligible for a variance based upon financial hardship.
A. In order to protect the safety of waste collection employees and to avoid undue wear and possible damage to waste collection equipment, it shall be the duty of any owner, lessor, developer, architect, or agent in charge of any multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development which receives dumpster service to provide a concrete pad, screening, approach apron, and maneuvering space as determined by the refuse collection division administrator.
B. The concrete pad shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet by ten (10) feet, as shown in the diagram below, and the pad and apron shall be constructed of class C material.

The pad and the apron shall be nine (9) inches thick and the pad shall have a fiber mesh beneath it. A 6 × 6 #8 mesh may be used for reinforcement. The dumpster shall be centered on the dumpster pad. The dumpster shall be screened from view on all sides except the front where the refuse collection division administrator determines such screening is reasonable and can be completed for a reasonable cost. The approach apron, from which the dumpster can be lifted and replaced by front-end loading waste collection vehicles, shall extend from the front of the dumpster a minimum of ten (10) feet and shall be constructed to comply with the city construction material specifications. In the case of two or more dumpsters located side-by-side, a minimum of four (4) feet of maneuvering space shall be left between the dumpsters. (Ord. 3038-97 (part).)

Any multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development constructed on or after the enactment of this ordinance that are or will receive private service must submit to the refuse collection division administrator a construction site and refuse collection plan which describes the method of collection, the container types, quantities, placement, and number of weekly collections for the unit or development. (Ord. 3038-97 (part).)

The provisions of this section shall become effective on July 1, 1998.
The public service director shall establish operating policies and procedures for dumpster specification requirements for all existing multiple dwelling units and multiple dwelling developments. (Ord. 3038-97 (part).)

The provisions in this subsection shall become effective upon enactment.
It shall be the duty of any owner, lessor, developer, architect, or agent in charge of any existing or newly constructed multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development to provide a minimum of seven (7) days compactor-container containment capacity for any mobile home unit, apartment unit, townhouse unit, or condominium unit. (Ord. 2331-99 § 1 (part); Ord. 2553-00 § 1 (part).)

This subsection applies to any multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development constructed on or after the enactment of the ordinance codified in this chapter that opts out of the requirements of this section by securing private service at the outset. If city service is later requested the multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development must comply with all of the provisions in this section.
A. In order to protect the safety of waste collection employees and to avoid undue wear and possible damage to waste collection equipment, it shall be the duty of any owner, lessor, developer, architect, or agent in charge of any multiple dwelling unit or multiple dwelling development which receives dumpster service to provide a concrete pad, screening, approach apron, and maneuvering space as determined by the refuse collection division administrator. (Ord. 2331-99 § 1 (part); Ord. 2553-00 § 1 (part).)

The public service director shall establish policies and procedures and regulations for compactor-container specification requirements for all existing multiple dwelling units and multiple dwelling developments. (Ord. 2331-99 § 1 (part); Ord. 2553-00 § 1 (part).)