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SEC. 6-3-31 DEVELOPERS AND OWNERS TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS; CONTAINER CAPACITY REQUIRED.
   (A)   Developers and owners of multi-family dwellings, or duplexes that have ten or more units, must provide containers as follows:
      (1)   Three to 24 living units: one six-cubic yard container;
      (2)   More than 24 living units: one six-cubic yard container for each 24 units or fraction thereof; and
      (3)   Recycling centers must be constructed with a minimum ratio of one 96 gallon container for each 20 units or any fraction thereof. A minimum of one 96 gallon container for recycling is required for any complex with less than 20 units.
   (B)   Owners and developers of mobile home parks, as defined in Title 9, Chapter 4 of the City Code with ten or more mobile homes, must provide containers on the same ratio of units to containers as prescribed in subsection (A) above.
   (C)   Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (A) and (B), developers and owners of multi-family units, duplexes or mobile home parks may elect to provide each unit with roll-out carts in lieu of meeting the requirements of subsection (A) or (B) above. If roll-out carts are used under the election provided by this subsection, the carts and the proposed site plan for locating carts must be approved by the Director of Public Works. The Director shall consider the accessibility of the proposed locations, the protection of public health, and compatibility of the carts with city collection equipment when approving or disapproving plans for cart use. If roll-out carts are approved by the Director of Public Works, curbside recycling will be collected in 64- or 96-gallon city approved roll-out carts. Recycling carts shall be labeled with a city recycling decal that is attached to the container in a visible location.
   (D)   Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (A) through (C) above, the City Council may authorize tests, trials or experimental arrangements for solid waste collection.
(Ord. No. 892, passed 9-13-1979; Ord. No. 1218, § 1, passed 10-14-1982; Ord. No. 2685, § 14, passed 7-8-1993; Ord. No. 08-72, § 10, passed 6-12-2008; Ord. No. 10-36, § 4, 4-8-2010)