(a) The city council shall designate the term of a solid waste collection franchise in the franchise ordinance, which term may never exceed 40 years. The franchisee may renew the franchise by making application in accordance with Section 18-33. A franchisee shall apply for renewal at least 90 days before the expiration of the franchise term.
(b) Any decal issued under this article for a solid waste collection vehicle expires upon expiration, revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of the accompanying solid waste collection franchise. (Ord. Nos. 21058; 21163; 24743; 26480; 26608)