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Fencing shall be constructed of brick, block, stone, wood, vinyl or other materials of similar aesthetic characteristics and quality. Use of split-face style cinder block shall be permitted if of a neutral earth-tone color (no un-textured, common gray cinder block will be permitted). L .Gates shall be designed in a manner to balance the aesthetic compatibility of the station fencing materials with station security. Colored metal or wrought iron gates designed to substantially reduce public views into the station are encouraged. Use of chain link materials for gates is prohibited. m. Facility layout, building materials, and building design shall, to the greatest extent possible, be planned to present an aesthetically attractive appearance from off-site locations when viewed through gated openings that will remain open during daylight or business hours. n. The use of chain link fencing within the station shall be limited to areas not visible from any public right-of--way. The use of barbed wire or electric fencing shall be prohibited. o. The facility shall be surrounded by a buffer yard that includes an eight foot perimeter fence and is composed of not less than Type C plant units as identified in Section 40.1-5.2(E). The Zoning Administrator shall be authorized to modify or waive the landscaping requirements where the facility is not visible from a public right-of--way or from privately owned property. (iii) Operational Requirements a. Only household waste, commercial, and industrial waste and recyclable materials shall be accepted at any transfer station. No wastes classified as hazardous in accordance with United States Public Law 96-510, as amended, shall be knowingly accepted. The operator shall employ a plan for proper identification, control, and disposal of hazardous wastes received by the waste transfer station. No asbestos waste shall be knowingly accepted at a transfer station facility. The operator shall employ a plan for proper identification, control, and disposal of hazardous and asbestos wastes. b. All activities associated with processing, such as tipping, sorting, storage, compaction, transfer, reloading, and related activities shall be conducted in a fully enclosed building. c. Operating hours shall be limited to 7:OOam to 8:OOpm Monday through Saturday. d. Adequate storage space for all waste shall be available at the transfer station in a fully enclosed building. No external storage of wastes shall be permitted. Solid wastes shall not remain at the transfer station for more than 72 hours. Any solid waste that is to be kept overnight at the station shall be stored in an impervious enclosed structure. A-8