A. Any solid waste collector failing to comply with the requirements of the residential recycling programs provided for by this chapter or by Chapter 5.16 of this Code shall be assessed a civil penalty by the City Manager in the manner provided for by Chapter 1.15 of this Code. The amount of the civil penalty assessed for such violations shall be as follows:
1. First violation: $500;
2. Second violation within six months of the first violation: $1,000;
3. Third and subsequent violations within 12 months of the first violation: $2,500 for each offense.
B. Any owner of a multifamily residential complex who violates the provisions of this chapter by failing to provide the residential recycling containers and/or information as required herein shall be assessed a civil penalty by the City Manager in the manner provided for by Chapter 1.15 of this Code. Provided, however, that prior to the imposition of such penalty for a first violation, the City Manager shall cause written notice of the violation to be mailed to the owner of the multifamily residential complex indicating the nature of the violation and that failure to correct such violation within fifteen (15) days of the date of the notice will result in the imposition of the civil penalty. No such written notice shall be required for subsequent violations. The amount of the civil penalty for such violations shall be the same as set forth in paragraph A. of this section.
(Ord. 2057)