Ord 2021-012 adding 3-24 Organics Reduction

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Recyclable Materials, and Source Separated Compost Container Organic Waste measured in cubic yards. (3) If the waiver is granted, notify the Enforcement Agency granting the waiver if circumstances change such that Commercial Business's Organic Waste exceeds threshold required for waiver, in which case the waiver will be rescinded. (4) If the waiver is granted, provide written verification of continued eligibility for de minimis waiver to the Enforcement Agency every 5 years. (b) Physical Space Waivers. The Enforcement Agency may waive a Commercial Business' or property owner's (including a Multi -Family Residential Dwelling's) obligation to comply with some or all of the recyclable materials and/or Organic Waste collection service requirements of this Ordinance if the Enforcement Agency has evidence from a Regulated Hauler, licensed architect, licensed engineer, or other Person authorized by the Enforcement Agency demonstrating that the premises lacks adequate space for the collection containers required for compliance with the Organic Waste collection requirements of Section 3-24-500. A Commercial Business requesting a physical space waiver shall: (1) Submit an application to the Enforcement Agency specifying the service or requirements for which it is requesting a waiver. (2) Provide documentation with the application that the premises lacks adequate space for Recycling Containers and/or Compost Containers, which shall include documentation from its Regulated Hauler, licensed architect, licensed engineer, or other Person authorized by the Enforcement Agency. (3) If the waiver is granted, notify the Enforcement Agency granting the waiver if the Commercial Business' physical space configurations or amounts of Solid Waste generation change, in which case the waiver may be rescinded. (4) If the waiver is granted, provide written verification to the Enforcement Agency of continued eligibility for a physical space waiver every five years. (c) Collection Frequency Waiver. The Enforcement Agency, at its discretion and in accordance with 14 CCR Section 18984.11(a)(3), may allow the owner or tenant of any residence, premises, business establishment or industry that subscribes to the Member Agency's three- or, if relevant, three -plus container Organic Waste collection service to arrange for the collection of their Recycling Container, Landfill Container, or both once every fourteen days, rather than once per week. (d) The Enforcement Agency for the provisions of this Section is the Member Agency and, if authorized by the Member Agency, the WMA, and any other Designee of the Member Agency. 3-24-600 Requirements for Commercial Edible Food Generators