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Title 17, Chapter 1
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§ 17-101
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Title 17 : Refuse and Trash Disposal
Chapter 1 : Refuse

17-105 : Enclosure--solid waste receptacles.

  1. All property having an industrial, commercial or apartment complex dumpster shall provide an enclosure around all solid waste receptacles for the containment of waste material, which shall meet the following design standards:

    1. The height of the enclosure shall be a minimum of one (1) foot above the top of the solid waste receptacle.
    2. The width and depth of the enclosure shall be such as to provide a two (2) foot space between the solid waste receptacle and the structure enclosing it.
    3. The enclosure shall be constructed of an opaque material. Chain link fences shall have opaque strips attached.
    4. The enclosure shall be constructed with a gate which will provide sufficient access for removal of the solid waste receptacle and for removal of the solid waste from the receptacle.
    5. The enclosure shall be located on the property so as to insure sufficient access and as such that all other city codes are conformed to.
  2. A permit must be obtained from the codes administration officer prior to location of the solid waste receptacle and construction of said enclosure.
  3. No permit shall be issued by the codes administration officer without prior approval of the design by the City of Newport Sanitation Department. The sanitation department shall determine specific site requirements.
  4. All areas around and in the enclosure shall be maintained and litter free. Routine cleaning and maintenance is a must.
  5. Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) with each day of noncompliance constituting a separate violation. (Ord. # , May 1992)