Where practical difficulties make it impossible or extremely difficult to carry out the strict letter of this chapter with respect to any particular premises, special written permits may be issued by the city authorizing exceptions from the provisions of this chapter, subject to such terms and conditions as deemed necessary to protect the public health and safety so that the spirit of this chapter shall be observed, public health and safety secured, and substantial justice done.
A. Exception to Container Placement for Residential Use. In cases where the property consists of large parcels over two and one-half acres or where the lot or residence is extremely removed from the street, an exception to Section 8.28.170 may be granted waving the placement of standard containers, provided, that:
1. The containers are screened from the street as required by the city’s development code;
2. The city’s code compliance officer validates the necessity of such an exception.
B. Variance to Small Business Owners. In cases where property owners have a business located within the city, residential waste removal fees may be waived if:
1. The owner can effectively use the remaining capacity of the container located at the business or residential waste;
2. The business has a current city license.
C. Variance to Handicapped. All handicapped individuals upon showing handicapped status are entitled to free carry out to the collection vehicle. (Ord. 301 § 1, 2010; Ord. 119 § 2, 1993)