HomeMy WebLinkAbout3832Ordinance No,.3832,
(Amending or Repealing Ordinances)
CFN=110 - Water/Sewer/Garbage Rates and Policies
Passed — 3/30/2007
Mandatory Garbage Service Exemption
Amends Ords. 2814;2841;2870;2906;3031;3084;3183;3253;3289;3541;
3779
Amended by Ord. 3851 (Sec. 7.03.050)
ORDINANCE NO. 393.2
AN ORDINANCE of the city council of the city of
Kent, Washington, amending Chapter 7.03 of the Kent
City Code to add an exemption from mandatory garbage
service requirements for residents who also own a
business in Kent that subscribe to commercial garbage
collection service and other minor revisions to clarify
and correct various provisions regarding the handling of
solid waste, recyclable materials, and yard waste in the
city of Kent.
RECITALS
A. The city's public works director recommends adding an exemption
From the mandatory garbage service requirement for residents who own a business
in Kent and clarifying various provisions regarding the handling of solid waste in
the city of Kent.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. - Amendment. Chapter 7.03 of the Kent City Code, entitled
'Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Yard Waste," is amended to read as
Follows:
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CHAPTER 7.03
SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, AND YARD WASTE
Sec. 7.03.010. Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases,
when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this
section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Collection company means the persons, firms, or corporations, or combination
thereof, operating under a contract for solid waste, recyclables, or yard waste
collection with, or under the direction of, the city, including an authorized
contractor for the collection of recyclable materials under this chapter.
Commercial means all customers that are not included within the definition of
"residential" set forth below, which are within the
areascity of Kent. "Commercial" includes "commercial multifamily" as defined
below.
Commercial multifamily means multifamily residences containing more than four
(4) dwelling units.
Director means the director of the department of public works.
Garbage means solid waste.
Garbage, Recycle, or Yard Waste Container(s)eai3 means a watertight, fully'
covered, galvanized, sheet ., ed betteng nt. .tabl plass can
JI Ii...Gt IIIGtI.,l
container, cart, dumpster, or drop box ,et exeeeding four (4` euble feet er th _ty
u
The
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require appropriate features for the various containers such as type of material,
handles wheels or compatibility with collection equipment
Garbage unitfsj means secure and tight bundles, none of which shall exceed four
Wthfee-+3} feet in the longest dimension and shall not exceed sixty ( 50)seve�
#+ve (75) pounds in weight. "Garbage units" may also mean small discarded boxes,
barrels or bags or securely tight cartons or other receptacles not intended for
recycling under this chapter and able to be reasonably handled and loaded by one
(1) person onto a collection vehicle.
Person means every person, firm, partnership, business, association, institution, or
corporation in the city accumulating solid waste requiring disposal or generating,
accumulating, and collecting recyclable materials. The term shall also mean the
occupant and/or the owner of any premises for which service mentioned in this
section is rendered.
Recyclable materials means waste materials generated in the city capable of reuse
from a waste stream as designated by the director, including but not limited to
sorted or unsorted newsprint, glass, aluminum, ferrous and nonferrous cans,
plastic materials, mixed paper, and cardboard accumulated and intended for
recycling or reuse and collection by a collection company or authorized contractor.
This term excludes all dangerous wastes and hazardous wastes as defined in
Chapters 70.105 and 70.105A PCW, and solid wastes intended for disposal in a
landfill, incinerator, or solid waste disposal facility under Chapter 173-304 WAC.
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Person means every person, firm, partnership, business, association, institution, or
corporation in the city accumulating solid waste requiring disposal or generating,
accumulating, and collecting recyclable materials. The term shall also mean the
occupant and/or the owner of any premises for which service mentioned in this
section is rendered.
Recyclable materials means waste materials generated in the city capable of reuse
from a waste stream as designated by the director, including but not limited to
sorted or unsorted newsprint, glass, aluminum, ferrous and nonferrous cans,
plastic materials, mixed paper, and cardboard accumulated and intended for
recycling or reuse and collection by a collection company or authorized contractor.
This term excludes all dangerous wastes and hazardous wastes as defined in
Chapters 70.105 and 70.105A PCW, and solid wastes intended for disposal in a
landfill, incinerator, or solid waste disposal facility under Chapter 173-304 WAC.
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All recyclable materials intended for collection by a city -authorized collection
company or contractor shall remain the responsibility and ownership of participants
until such materials as contained in designated recycle containers are placed out
for collection for the authorized contractor. Such materials then become the
responsibility and property of the collection company or authorized contractor
subject to the right of the participant to claim lost property of value.
ResIdentlal means customers dwelling in one -unit houses, mobile homes, and
multifamily residences containing no more than four (4) dwelling units such as
duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes which are within the
sew+Ee areascity of Kent.
Solid waste shall be as defined by RCW 70.95.030 and WAC 173-304-100(73), with
the exception of sludge from wastewater treatment plants and septage, from septic
tanks, extremely hazardous waste, hazardous waste, dangerous waste, and
problem wastes as defined in Chapters 173-303 and 173-204 WAC, and Chapters
70.105 and 70.105A RCW.
Solid waste utility shall be the city system of solid waste handling under Chapters
35.21 and 35.E -721A RCW and this code.
Yard waste means plant material including leaves, grass clippings, prunings,
branches (eat te less than four (4) feet and under feur (4) inehes In
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brush, garden material, weeds, tree limbs
under feLiF (4) inches in d'angeteF) and other biodegradable waste that may be
designated by the director. Rocks, dirt, and sod, except incidental amounts, are
unacceptable. Materials may be bundled with cotton or other similar organic string
only. Yard waste does not include demolition debris such as concrete, wallboard,
lumber or roofing materials.
Sec. 7.03.020. Solid waste) reeVellable materials, and yard waste
collection.
A. Solid waste and reeyelable fnatefials - Collection required. Solid waste aid
recyclable materials -collections shall be made by collection companies as
authorized by the city. Except as provided in subsections (B) and (C) of this
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section, all persons and properties within the city sballare required to use the solid
waste and FeEyelable FnateFIEIISrcollection system and of the city sere of the
and it shall be unlawful for any
person, other than those duly authorized by the city, to haul solid waste— and
through the streets of the city_ It is unlawfulef to dump or
store solid waste,- and -recyclable, or yard waste materials in violation of KCC 8.04.
All persons and occupied
property shall be subject ttouse and be responsible for at least the minimum level of
solid waste collection service and associated charges for residential or commercial
service,. fer residential andeemmeFeiala waste and Fesidential
as applicable,_
prepeFty use the serviee unless exempted from such requirement under this
subsection or subsection (B) of this section The city or collection company will
automatically bill the residential or commercial customer for such minimum level of
service if the customer does not sign up for service within 30 days of occupying a
—The direeter Upon satisfactory evidencea-s4ewfff on
t a person or property produces no solid waste and reeyelable
or a residential customer owns a business in the city of Kent that has
commercial solid waste collection service, the director may approve an exemption
fromwarve the mandatory miniFnwn level of solid waste collection service and
payment requirements of this section.
B. Commercial permitted haulers. Those commercial and industrial business
establishments having prior established permits to haul their own solid waste may
continue to haul such solid waste by annual permit. Renewal permits shall be
issued upon application and payment of the annual permit fee. The annual permit
fee shall be as follows:
1. Permit holders hauling less than one hundred fifty (150) tons of solid
waste per month, one hundred dollars ($100);
2. Permit holders hauling greater than one hundred fifty (150) tons of
solid waste per month, seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500).
Any permit holder, as provided for in this subsection, shall haul garbage at least
once a week for public health reasons.
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C. Self -haul. Nothing in this section shall 4ni tprohibit the limited and
occasional hauling by-eListengeFS of solid waste.-afrd-recyclable materials or yard
wastes by a customer from its thefr specific property to an approved King County
solid waste recyclable materials or yard waste collection site. Occassional haulers
are not exempt from the mandatory solid waste collection service and payment
requirements and are responsible for any associated fees for such collection site
services, as armllcable. if the feF sueh is paid fee by the
Sec. 7.03.030. Regulations regarding collection companies —
Business license required.
A. To provide for the public health, safety, and general welfare, collection
companies operating within the city under contract for services for the city's solid
waste utility shall, at no additional cost to the city or its residents:
1. Comply with all provisions of the city code and amendments thereof,
and applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations pertaining to the
collection, handling, transportation, and disposal of solid waste, recyclable
materials, and yard waste. The city shall be entitled, during regular business
hours, to inspect the books and records of collection companies operating within
the city;
2. Pick up Christmas trees each January;
3. Provide for a semiannual residential cleanup in the spring and fall of
each year to allow for disposal of accumulated solid waste. The director of public
works shall promulgate administrative rules, following consultation with collection
companies, for the implementation of this subsection;
4. Provide service to public buildings and facilities, as designated by the
director of public works. Upon consultation with collection companies, the director
of public works may add or delete public facilities from such designation in the
interests of public health and safety;
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5. Extend the lifeline utility rate for solid waste, recyclable materials,
and yard waste collection as adopted by the city under KCC 7.01.080 to eligible
customers who have filed an approved application with the city.
B. Collection companies operating pursuant to and in compliance with this
chapter shall be issued, upon application, a business license pursuant to Ch. 5 01
KCC, without the payment of license fees, permit fees as provided in KCC
7.03.020(B), or other fees related to solid waste handling established by the city. li
This subsection (B) shall not be construed as a waiver of the utility tax imposed by
Ch. 3.18 KCC.
Sec. 7.03.040. Recyclable materials — Collection.
A. Collection companies , shall collect
recyclable materials from residential and commercial multifamily customers in the
city who request curbside recycling at no extra cost as part of their solid waste
collection service, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
collection comianv's rates and applicable regulations. Subject to terms and
conditions of any collection contract and regulations, such collection companies are
solely responsible for all costs of removal and disposal of recyclable materials
placed out for collection by the residential or commercial customers. The
requirements of this section do not prohibit the customary collection and sale of
recyclable and reusable materials by persons or private recyclers or affect the right
of waste generators to continue to accumulate, buy, sell or give recyclable
materials to persons other than the collection companies.
B. Designated recycle containers shall be placed at curbside, alleyside, or other
locations as determined by the director or collection company with the concurrence
of the director. Back yard collection of recycle containersab+es shall not be
required of the collection company or ,.entr..,taf except under special
circumstances determined by the director, including disabled or elderly,
participants. i
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Sec. 7.03.045. Yard waste materials —
Collection — Prohibition on commingling yard waste with other solid waste
or recyclables.
A. Collection companies, _shall collect
residential ree elable yard waste materials (cut to less than four (4) feet and under
four (4) inches in diameter) from paFILICIpatligg resideneestial or commercial
customers in the city who request yard waste collection service at rates in
accordance with the collection company's contract and pursuant to
the provisions of this chapter_ when requested by the _u_`_m_=. Subject to terms
and conditions of any such collection contract and regulations, such collection
companies are solely responsible for all costs of removal, marketing, and disposal
Of F__.a.ntma' .eeyelable yard waste materials placed out for collection by pregraffi
paFtlelpafttscustomers. The requirements of this section do not prohibit customers
from the customary collection and sale of yard
waste materials or self -hauling yard
waste materials to approved King County disposal sites.
B. Designated residential yard waste containers shall be placed at curbside,
alleyside, or other locations as determined by the director or collection company,
with the concurrence of the director. Back yard collection of residential yard waste
containers shall not be required of the collection companyer e�texcept under,
special circumstances determined by the director, for example, for disabled or
elderly participants. I
C. All persons and residences within the territorial limits of the city are
prohibited from disposing any yard waste in any solid waste, or recycieabfe
container other than a designated yard waste container.
Sec. 7.03.050. Solid waste handling service.
A. All persons accumulating solid waste in the city shall place and accumulate'
solid waste in garbage eanscontainers , or units;
``etaehable cent ners as required by this chapter.
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B. It shall be unlawful to deposit, throw, or place any solid waste in any land,
alley, street, or other public place, or to deposit, throw, or place any solid waste on
any private property regardless of ownership, unless the solid waste is placed in
garbage eat-containers,E)F eaFtT the covers of which shall not be removed
except when necessary for the depositing or removing of solid waste. Boxes, small
barrels, cartons, scraps of wooden crates and boxes, broken -up household
furniture and equipment, paper, hollowware and rubbish in general, may be broken
up or cut up and placed in garbage containers or units, consistent with this chapter
or as approved by the director.
C. Any garbage, recycle, or yard waste eaficontainer,-when filled, shall not!
weigh more than the allowable weight for its size as
determined by the director or collection company for the safety of collection I
personnel and protection of property. -,affd--Garbage. recycle, and yard waste f
containers shall be packed so that the contents thereof will dump out readily when
the earicontainer is inverted. All garbage, recycle, and yard waste c-anscontainers I
and garbage units shall be placed at curbside or alley for collection before 7:00"
a.m. or in convenient, accessible locations upon the ground level or ground floor
and as near as practicable to the approximate rear of the building or near the alley,
street, or road at which collection trucks are to be loaded as approved by the
director or collection company. All containers shall be removed from such locations
as soon as possible after collection, but no later than the end of the collection day.
aAII walks, paths and driveways to the place of loading shall have an overhead !
clearance of not less than eight (8) feet.
E--. D Any person accumulating solid waste in the downtown or suburban business
areas whose location requires the placing of ea+irs; garbage, recycle, or yard waste
containers, or garbage units on a sidewalk or alley for collection shall not place the
same on a sidewalk or alley until the close of each business day, and shall remove
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cansontainers from the sidewalk or alley immediately after the opening for
business each morning.
EF. Dangerous and other waste.
1. No hot ashes or other hot material, dirt, sand, rocks, gasoline,
solvents, oil, paint, or dangerous or hazardous wastes shall be placed in any
garbage, recycle, or yard waste eai=t-,—container or garbage unit,, detaehable
eenta neF ,...nen le e,-` for collection or removal. All kitchen, table, and cooking
waste before being deposited in garbage ears, containers or units,
.d..4a..L.- ble ..4+..9eFs eF ..I ile aFts shall be drained and wrapped in paper or
other material in such a manner as to prevent as nearly as possible moisture from
such solid waste from coming in contact with sides or bottoms of the containers.
2. As used in this section, "dangerous or hazardous wastes" means any
solid waste designated as dangerous or hazardous waste by the State Department
of Ecology, and such wastes shall be disposed of consistent with Department of
Ecology rules and regulations.
F6. ,A sufficient number and
size of garbage eanscontainers must be provided for the collection of all garbage
eafls as defined in this chapter. Worn-out and improper cansontainers shall be
diseardedreplaced with approved containers.
Q44. Residential nits ..hall use ebe'. -...«. unless ..then.,*... ..th8lFized_by 4L
Certain garbage, recycle and yard waste
containers me, ,wile eartshall be provided by the collection company for the health,
safety, convenience, and general welfare of the residences and their occupants. All
garbage, recycle and yard waste containersFige bile carts provided by the collection
company shall remain the property of the collection company. The containers shall
not be damaged, destroyed or removed from the premises by any person.
Markings and identification devices on the containers, except as placed or
specifically permitted by the collection company, are expressly prohibited and shall
be regarded as damage to the containers.
H1. It shall be unlawful, except as authorized by the owner, collection company
or the city, to deposit any solid waste or other material in any private garbage,
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recycle or yard waste—Eepr,— container or garbage unit, detaehable ,.enta,..,....._
Fnebi;e—toter or to remove the covers therefrom. The covers shall be securely
placed on each eafir,—containertef-or-unA at all times, except when it is necessary
to remove same for deposit or at times of collection.
14. Yard waste collected by collection companies shall be deposited in
containers provided or approved by collection companies or by the director, and
disposed of as provided for in this chapter or authorized by the director. Nothing in
this chapter shall prohibit persons from composting yard waste on property owned
or leased by such persons. Compost facilities shall be operated and maintained
consistent with other applicable laws and regulations.
Sec. 7.03.060. Hours of collection. All solid waste, recyclable materials
ind yard waste will be collected within the boundaries of the city as follows:
A�. Residential pick-ups shall be made Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise approved by the director in writing. Solid waste
pick-ups shall be made at least once per month (minimum level of service) or once
per week (regular service), unless otherwise approved by the director. If
service, the city may require once per week
✓ice. Recyclable+r+g materials and yard waste may be picked up less frequently
approved by the director. Residential collection shall be at curbside unless
approved by the director or collection compan .agreed-ufp&r..
B-2. Commercial pick-ups may begin at 4:00 a.m., Monday through Friday and
may be made as often as required, but no less than once per month; provided,
however, that in commercial areas abutting residential neighborhoods, pick-ups
shall be limited to days and times set forth in subsection (1) above.
Sec. 7.03.070. Special regulations. The city reserves the right to
prescribe special regulations for the collection of solid waste from the construction
or repair of buildings, waste products from manufacturing plants, refuse of peculiar
quality or solid waste which may be thoroughly offensive or dangerous to haul
through the streets or alleys of the city. The requirements for solid waste,
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recyclable materials, and yard waste collections, as set forth in the provisions of
this chapter, may be modified by contract with the collection companies when
approved by the city council and the affected collection company.
Sec. 7.03.080. Location of containers.
A. The location of detaehab'e eentainers, garbage, recycle, or yard waste
eanscontainers or garbage units; eF mobile ear of commercial, industrial, or
multifamily dwellings shall be subject to inspection by the fire department and
must be relocated in areas with a reduced or a nonexistent fire hazard as
necessary.
B. The location of the garbage, recycle, or yard waste mebile ,.,_`
containers or garbage units in conjunction with the residential pick-ups shall be at
curbside. Persons with physical ^on tsdisabilities; who are unable to bring solid
waste, and recycla43le or yard waste ^, scontainers to the curbside for
collection, may be eligible for special walk-in or drive-in services upon approval by
the director and
eempanypursuant to the collection contract.
Sec. 7.03.085. Recycling space requirements.
A. Storage space and collection points for recyclables. Developments shall
provide storage space for the collection of recyclables as follows:
1. The storage space for residential uses shall be provided at the rate of
one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet per dwelling unit in apartment and
condominium developments except when the development is subject to a
city/county sponsored or approved direct collection program.
2. The storage space for nonresidential uses shall be provided at the
following rate:
a. Two (2) square feet per every one thousand (1,000) square
feet of building gross floor area in office educational and institutional
developments;
b. Three (3) square feet per every one thousand (1,000) square
feet of building gross floor area in manufacturing and other nonresidential
developments;
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C. Five (5) square feet per every one thousand (1,000) square'
feet of building gross floor area in retail developments.
B. Collection points for recyclables. Developments shall provide collection
points for recyclables as follows:
1. The storage space for residential developments shall be apportioned
and located in collection points as follows:
a. The required storage area shall be dispersed in collection
points throughout the site when a residential development comprises more than
one (1) building.
b. There shall be one (1) collection point for every thirty (30)
dwelling units.
C. No dwelling unit within the development shall be more than
two hundred (200) feet from a collection point.
d. Collection points shall be located in a manner so that hauling
trucks do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic on site, or project into any
public right-of-way.
2. The storage space for nonresidential development shall be
apportioned and located in collection points as follows:
a. Storage space may be allocated to a centralized collection
point.
b. Outdoor collection points shall not be located in any required
setback areas.
C. Collection points shall be located in a manner so that hauling
trucks do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic onsite, or project into any public
right-of-way.
d. Outdoor collection points serving more than one (1) building
within any single development are subject to the prior approval of the city's
director of public works.
C. Collection point design. The collection points shall be designed as follows:
1. Dimensions of the collection points shall be of sufficient width and
depth to enclose recycle containers fer reeyelables.
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2. Architectural design of any structure enclosing an outdoor collection I
point or any building primarily used to contain a collection point shall be consistent
with the design of the primary structure(s) on the site.
3. Collection points shall be identified by signs not to exceed two (2)
square feet.
4. A six (6) foot wall or fence shall enclose any outdoor collection point,
excluding collection points located in industrial developments that are greater than
one hundred (100) feet from residentially zoned property.
5. Access to collection points may be limited, except during regular
business hours and/or specified collection hours.
6. Enclosures for outdoor collection points and buildings used primarily
to contain a collection point shall have gate openings at least twelve (12) feet wide
for haulers. In addition, the gate opening for any building or other roofed structure
used primarily as a collection point shall have a vertical clearance of at least twelve
(12) feet.
7. Weather protection of recyclables shall be ensured by using
1weatherproof containers or by providing a roof over the storage area.
8. Collection points shall be located in a manner so that hauling trucks
do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic onsite, or project into any public right-
of-way.
Sec. 7.03.090. King County system designated.
All solid waste generated within the corporate limits of the city shall be
Idisposed at a King County solid waste disposal facility.
B. King County is authorized to designate disposal sites for the disposal of all
solid waste generated within the city.
C. No solid waste may be diverted from the disposal sites designated by King
County without King County approval.
D. The provisions of this section shall not apply and shall not affect the
disposal of solid waste which is eliminated through waste reduction or waste
recycling activities which have been coordinated with King County pursuant to the
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agreement between King County and the city concerning use of King County solid
waste disposal facilities.
E. King County regulations or ordinances regarding levels and types of service
for any aspect of solid waste handling shall not apply within the limits of the city'
except as provided in this chapter.
Sec. 7.03.100. King County comprehensive solid waste
management plan adopted.
A. The city hereby adopts the King County comprehensive solid waste
management plan with addenda as recommended by the solid waste interlocal
forum through Resolution 89005 (hereinafter "plan"). The plan as adopted in this
section is further designated for the exercise of substantive authority under the
State Environmental Policy Act rules pursuant to RCW 43.21C.060.
B. Pursuant to RCW 70.95.160, the city hereby determines that King County
shall not exercise any powers regarding the levels and types of service for any
aspect of solid waste handling in the city. King County regulations and ordinances
regarding levels and types of service for any aspect of solid waste handling shall
not apply within the corporate limits of the city as may be now or hereafter
determined by the city.
C. Pursuant to RCW 70.95.030, the city hereby designates the following
materials as recyclable materials:
1. Container glass;
2. Paper;
3. Aluminum;
4. Tin cans;
5. Plastic.
Other materials may be designated as recyclable as markets become available and
as the net cost of collecting and recycling that material becomes equal to or less
than the cost of collection, transfer, long haul and disposal. Items in the above list
may be removed due to market or other variation.
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D. The city shall determine solid waste and eeFAFrieFeig., reeyelligg collection
rates, if any, by ordinance or through collection contracts and not as set forth in
the plan.
E. The director of public works is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
section.
Sec. 7.03.110. Lien for utility services.
A. Pursuant to Chapter 35.21 RCW, liens are authorized by this code against
property for which solid waste, recyclable materials, or yard waste collection
services have been provided by collection companies operating under contract with
the solid waste utility.
B. AoDlicable 6charges for solid waste, recyclable, and yard waste materials
collection and disposal,
_services are set by collection companies consistent with solid waste
utility contracts with the city or applicable regulations. Upon failure to pay the
applicable charges within the time provided for in invoices armor bills issued by
the city or collection companies, the amount thereof shall become a lien against
the property for which the solid waste, recyclable material, or yard waste collection
ice is rendered.
C. A notice of the lien authorized by this section shall specify the charges, the
period covered by the charges, and the legal description of the property sought to
be charged. The notice shall be filed with the county auditor within the time
required and shall be foreclosed in the manner and within the time prescribed for
liens for labor and material.
D. Liens authorized by this section shall be prior to all liens and encumbrances
filed subsequent to the filing of the notice of lien with the county auditor, except
the lien of general taxes and local improvement assessments whether levied prior
or subsequent thereto.
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E. Collection companies seeking to exercise rights under this section shall have
current, executed contracts for solid waste handling with the city authorizing the
rights herein and providing for the method of such lien enforcement.
Sec. 7.03.120. Violation, penalty.
A. Any violation of any provision of this chapter is a civil violation as provided
for in Ch. 1.04 KCC, for which a monetary penalty may be assessed and abatement
may be required as provided therein.
B. In addition to or as an alternative to any penalty provided in this chapter,
anyone violating or failing to comply with KCC 7.03.020 through 7.03.050 shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars
($5,000) or by imprisonment for a period of not exceeding one (1) year, or by both
fine and imprisonment.
SECTION 2. - Severability. If any one or more section, subsections, or
nces of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision
II not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same
II remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
rce thirty (30) days from and after its passage as provided by law.
%TTEST:
b��Y QTY CI6-je,<
OVED AS TO FORM:
BRUBAK R, CITY ATTORNEY
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PASSED: cy20
day of March, 2007.
APPROVED:
day of March, 2007.
PUBLISHED:
day of March, 2007.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. .383a passed
by the city council of the city of Kent, Washington, and approved by the mayor of
:he city of Kent as hereon indicated.
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