A. De minimis waivers.
1. The city may waive requirements of this chapter for a commercial business that generates a de minimis amount of organic waste. The city may rescind a de minimis waiver if a commercial businesses ceases to qualify for such waiver.
2. Commercial businesses requesting a de minimis waiver shall:
a. Submit an application, on a form designated by the city, specifying the requirement(s) for which a waiver is sought.
b. Provide documentation that either:
(1) The applicant's total solid waste collection service is two (2) cubic yards or more per week and its organic waste subject to collection comprises less than twenty (20) gallons per week per applicable container of its total waste; or
(2) The applicant's total solid waste collection service is less than two (2) cubic yards per week and its organic waste subject to collection comprises less than ten (10) gallons per week per applicable container of its total waste.
3. Commercial businesses granted a de minimis waiver shall submit the following to the city:
a. Written notice of a loss of eligibility for such waiver within ten (10) days of a change in circumstances.
b. Written verification of eligibility for such waiver every five (5) years.
B. Physical space waivers.
1. The city may waive requirements of this chapter for premises that lack adequate physical space for the collection containers required for compliance. The city may rescind a physical space waiver if a premises ceases to qualify for such waiver.
2. Commercial businesses or property owners requesting a physical space waiver shall:
a. Submit an application, on a form designated by the city, specifying the requirement(s) for which a waiver is sought.
b. Provide documentation that the premises lack adequate physical space for one or more collection containers, including documentation from its hauler, licensed architect, or licensed engineer.
3. A commercial business or property owner granted a physical space waiver shall submit the following to the city.
a. Written notice of a loss of eligibility for such waiver within ten (10) days of a change in circumstances.
b. Written verification of eligibility for such waiver every five (5) years.
C. Administration. The City Manager or his or her designee is responsible for the review, approval, and rescission of all waivers.
(Ord. 1224, passed 2-15-2022)