[Amended 5-1-1985 by Ord. No. 85-7; 5-5-1993 by Ord. No. 3-93; 7-1-2015 by Ord. No. 5-2015; 5-2-2018 by Ord. No.
1-2018]
A.
Residential premises and individual business places.
(1)
The owner of residential and multifamily premises within the City
of Geneva, or individual places of business within the City of Geneva,
shall contract with a solid waste collector licensed by the City of
Geneva, and be financially responsible for continuous and regular
disposal service for each residence for the trash/recyclables and
food waste that may accumulate or be used on said premises.
[Amended 9-7-2022 by Ord. No. 4-2022]
(a)
In order to provide ample time for owners of multifamily residential properties to adjust and negotiate new leases with tenants to accommodate the above provision Subsection A(1) and to train tenants in the proper disposal of solid waste, the above provision will not take effect until one year after the date of the passage of the ordinance.
(2)
Property owners shall ensure that solid waste and recycling containers
are procured for each property and shall be of number, size, and construction
such that all waste generated at the property in one week's time can
be securely stored in a sanitary manner. Trash/recyclables/food waste
receptacles shall be securely closed at all times, and shall not be
stored in the front yard area of any developed parcel within the City
without prior approval from the City. Containers shall be stored on
the side or rear yard areas at all times except when they are brought
to the curb on pickup day. Once emptied, they must be returned to
the side or rear yard area. In no event shall trash/recyclables/food
waste receptacles be left in the front yard for more than a twenty-four-hour
period.
B.
Other type premises. Industrial, apartment and commercial
establishments shall provide for receptacles, the location and size
of which shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. Such
receptacles shall be constructed in such a way as to protect from
wind and unsightly view all containers or refuse enclosed therein.
[Amended 7-1-2015 by Ord.
No. 5-2015]
No person shall throw or deposit or cause to
be thrown or deposited any trash/recyclables or organic waste in or
upon any traveled portion of a public highway, street or place, or
on any property not owned or occupied by him within the City of Geneva.
[Added by Ord. No. 85-7, eff. 8-1-1985; amended 6-6-2012 by Ord. No. 8-2012]
A.
Order to remove.
(1)
Initial violation. The authority having jurisdiction
or its authorized representative shall order the owner of any premises
who has not contracted with a collector of residential or commercial
solid waste licensed by the City of Geneva, or upon whose premises
solid waste shall have accumulated or become improperly stored, or
where containers, empty or full, have become improperly stored in
violation of this chapter to: contract with a collector of residential
or commercial solid waste licensed by the City; to remove such solid
waste from such premises and/or to remove containers, empty or full,
or properly store them within two days after receipt of an initial
notice of violation.
[Added 9-7-2022 by Ord. No. 4-2022]
(2)
Subsequent violations. The authority having jurisdiction
or authorized representative shall be authorized to take immediate
action without notice to correct subsequent violations of this chapter
or to enforce the provisions of this chapter against a person or business
who has had prior violations or is deemed to be a persistent violator.
(3)
Immediate
action. Where, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction,
the violation represents an immediate threat to health or safety,
he shall be authorized to take what action he deems necessary to correct
the violation without the requirement for prior notice.
B.
Removal
by City; assessment. If the owner shall fail or refuse to remove such
refuse or bulk refuse from said property or store refuse or containers,
empty or full in violation of this chapter, or if immediate action
is deemed necessary, the authority having jurisdiction or authorized
representative shall cause such refuse or bulk refuse to be removed
from, and/or containers to be removed or properly relocated on, the
said property. The expenses so assessed, including all authorized
administrative fees, shall constitute a lien and charge on the real
property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or
discharged, and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same
time as other City charges.
C.
Other enforcement procedure. Nothing contained in this section shall impair, prevent or prohibit the authority having jurisdiction or authorized representative from utilizing the enforcement provisions of § 300-14 of this chapter and to pursue enforcement of this chapter through the Geneva City Court, and either § 300-5 or 300-14 may be used by him at his discretion.
