Compost bins must be constructed of a wooden outside frame with wire or block interior, unless a commercially available enclosed unit is used.  The dimensions must not exceed four (4) feet in height, must be located at least ten (10) feet from a joint lot line, and must be behind the rear plane of the house. 

All active, unsealed compost bins must have a six (6) inch layer of straw over the top of them to prevent odors from escaping.  Compost bins must be maintained and turned periodically to ensure the proper destruction of bacteria and weed seeds by heat.  Failure to maintain a satisfactory compost bin, or allowing it to become a public nuisance, will be a violation of these Guidelines.  Areas converted to compost bins but not being used (obsolete) must be converted back to lawn or area landscaping with planting materials.

If the compost bin does not, or cannot, meet all the requirements due to the property characteristics, then an EAA must be submitted and approved by the ARB.

Application Requirements:

• Exterior Alteration Application (EAA) filled out in its entirety. |Instructions| |EAA Form|

See below for an illustration on "rear plane".  Double-Click on the picture to enlarge it.