The City may issue the following types of Franchises or Permits:
(a) Exclusive Franchise. An Exclusive Franchise will be issued for ongoing regularly scheduled weekly collection of residential, commercial and industrial Solid Waste, Organic Waste, and/or Recyclable Materials from a Designated Zone as defined in this Chapter.
(b) Limited Franchise. A Limited Franchise will be issued for temporary collection of Solid Waste, Organic Waste, Construction and Demolition Waste, and/or Recyclable Materials from a Designated Zone as defined in this Chapter and shall require a valid Encroachment Permit.
(c) Commercial Recycling Permit. A Permit may be issued for the collection of commercial and industrial Recyclable Materials, including Organic Waste from within the Commercial zones as defined in this Chapter. The Permittee may charge service recipients a fee for the collection, transportation, or processing of such materials only if the Exclusive Franchise hauler is unable, or declines, to collect and recycle the materials. A list of such materials is provided in the Exclusive Franchise Agreement and updated annually.
(d) Emergency Permit. In emergencies, such as the breakdown of equipment, or other unforeseen or unpreventable circumstances where, in the judgment of the City Manager or designee, the particular situation justifies such action, limited or temporary permits to private persons or businesses to perform any of the services covered by this Chapter may be issued by the City Manager or designee. These services shall be subject to such reasonable fees, charges and conditions as the circumstances may warrant and as the parties involved may agree upon.
Emergency Permits shall not exceed six (6) months in duration unless approved by the City Council.
(Ord. 1688-NS, eff. December 17, 2021)