(a) No person shall engage in the business of collecting, transporting, carrying or hauling solid waste in the City unless such vehicle so engaged is licensed and displays the appropriate sign plate issued by the City. Such a license shall be obtained from the Commissioner of Assessments and Licenses, be valid for a period not to exceed one (1) year and expire on April 30 of every year. The Director of Public Service shall determine the annual fee therefor, with the approval of Council.
(b) The application for such license shall be on a form bearing the name and address of the licensee, the make and model of the vehicle and such other information as the Commissioner may require. In addition, the applicant shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she has an authorized and approved disposal site for the final disposal of waste.
(c) Upon completion of the application, the Commissioner shall transmit the application to the Director for approval or disapproval.
(d) If the Director determines, after investigation, that the applicant complies with all applicable laws relating to licensing and that the vehicle in question is properly registered and licensed, he or she shall, within five (5) days, report the name to the Commissioner who shall thereupon issue such license and a sign plate. The sign plate shall be of metal or plastic composition not less than six (6) inches wide and eight (8) inches long, on which shall be inscribed “Private Waste Hauler Permit, Cleveland, Ohio, No. _______,” indicating in the blank space the number of the permit and the year in effect.
(e) Such license and sign plate shall not be transferable between persons or between vehicles. Such license shall be carried in or on the vehicle for which it was issued at all times. The sign plate shall be prominently displayed on the vehicle at all times.
(f) A vehicle used to collect, transport, carry or haul solid waste in the City shall have imprinted on both sides the name, address and telephone number of the person owning the vehicle. The name shall be printed in letters three (3) inches high and not less than three-eighths (3/8) of an inch wide. Lettering shall be done in a color which will contrast sharply with the background upon which it is painted and shall be placed in such a position as to be easily seen by anyone wishing to identify the vehicle. Markings shall be kept clear and distinct at all times.
(Ord. No. 773-A-80. Passed 12-14-81, eff. 12-16-81)