[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lebanon 7-24-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-09,[1] effective 7-24-2019. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance repealed former Ch. 97, Landfill Regulations, adopted 12-19-1991 by Ord. No. 34, effective 3-1-1992, as amended.
A. 
The City adopts the following regulations in accordance with the provisions and requirements of RSA 149-M:17 as the same may be revised from time to time:
(1) 
A solid waste hierarchy of disposal practices has been established for solid waste operations within the City of Lebanon to include (in order of priority):
(a) 
Source reduction.
(b) 
Reuse.
(c) 
Recycling.
(d) 
Composting.
(e) 
Landfilling.
(2) 
All solid waste management activities shall be under the direction of the Public Works Director or designee and performed in accordance with New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Administrative Rules.
(3) 
The Public Works Director or designee is hereby authorized to establish administrative policies subject to the approval of the City Manager for the effective administration of this chapter.
(4) 
The Lebanon Solid Waste Facility (landfill and recycling center) will operate on a schedule as determined by the Public Works Director.
(5) 
All users of the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility are required to obtain a permit to access/use the facility and its service as outlined in § 97-6 below.
[Added 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
B. 
The following shall be the general rules and regulations for use of the Municipal Solid Waste Facility:
(1) 
Only authorized landfill users are permitted to dispose of refuse at the solid waste facility.
(2) 
No person is allowed to scavenge on the property of the solid waste facility.
(3) 
All children under the age of 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
(4) 
No person is allowed to smoke on the solid waste facility property. This is in accordance with the City of Lebanon's prohibition of smoking on public property.
(5) 
Any person bringing or allowing a pet on the property of the facility must be in control of their pets at all times while on the property.
(6) 
Any person using the facility may only deposit refuse in areas designated by DPW staff.
(7) 
Any person using the facility must comply with directions provided by DPW staff.
(8) 
Solid Waste Division staff operating heavy equipment have the right-of-way on the Solid Waste Facility grounds.
(9) 
The speed limit at the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility is 20 miles per hour.
C. 
Curbside containers; removal after pickup; cleanup of debris.
(1) 
Curbside refuse containers and/or recycling containers, once emptied, must be removed by the owner from the public way within 24 hours.
(2) 
Any debris strewn by animals, wind, or other cause shall be cleaned up by the owner within 24 hours. Private contractors will be responsible for any debris they drop or spill on the ground and shall clean it up before moving on to the next stop.
A. 
A. Only the following classes of materials may be accepted at the solid waste facility:
(1) 
Bulky waste.
(2) 
Construction and demolition debris.
(3) 
Residential refuse.
(4) 
Commercial refuse.
(5) 
Yard waste and brush.
(6) 
Recyclables.
A. 
The following types of waste are prohibited from being deposited in the landfill:
(1) 
Refuse generated outside of the City of Lebanon; or refuse generated outside of municipalities the City has agreements with that have authority to dispose of solid waste at the Lebanon Landfill.
(2) 
Materials not defined as residential refuse, commercial refuse, or recyclables.
(3) 
Materials not in conformance with Lebanon's Solid Waste Facility permits.
(4) 
Unprocessed construction and demolition debris, except for specific items or types of items authorized in writing by the Public Works Director as most appropriately disposed of in the landfill.
(5) 
Commercial mixed loads that contain unprocessed construction and demolition debris.
(6) 
Hazardous waste will not be accepted at the solid waste facility unless in conjunction with an authorized household hazardous waste collection event.
(7) 
Septage.
(8) 
Liquid wastes.
B. 
Yard waste and brush may be brought for recycling, but not for disposal, and must be separated from general refuse and taken to designated areas.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter or the accompanying fee schedule, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
AGGREGATE
Inert solid waste to include asphalt, brick concrete, crushed stone, dirt and other rubble.
APPLIANCES
(Also referred to as "white goods") Device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one. Examples include but not limited to stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, and furnaces.
BRUSH
Organic material which constitutes trimmings with a diameter greater than one inch.
BULKY WASTE
Waste material from a residential or commercial source other than construction and demolition debris or hazardous waste. Bulky wastes include items such as mattresses, couches, chairs, carpet, and other wastes that are oversized or overweight. Specific load requirements and limitations for bulky items are as provided in Appendix A, Fee Schedule.[1]
[Amended 12-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
COMMERCIAL GENERATOR/WASTE HAULER
An individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation or association providing refuse/recycling collection and disposal services for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional establishments not owned by such entities for a collection service fee.
COMMERCIAL REFUSE
Discarded waste materials in a solid state from any commercial or industrial source, including multifamily dwellings and condominium dwellings with more than five dwelling units.
COMPOSTABLES
Products that are capable of disintegrating into natural components in a composting environment, thereby having the potential of being diverted from disposal in the landfill. These include, but are not limited to, compostable cups, dinnerware, paper towels, coffee filters and liners.
[Added 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (C&D) DEBRIS
Waste building materials resulting from construction, remodeling, repair or demolition operations, including but not limited to asphalt shingles, clean lumber, treated lumber (pressure treated, painted, stained, etc.), plywood, sheetrock, and aggregates; but not including any hazardous waste.
DISPOSAL SITE
A refuse depository for the processing or final disposal of refuse, including but not limited to sanitary landfills, transfer stations, incinerators and waste processing separation centers, licensed, permitted or approved by all governmental bodies and agencies having jurisdiction.
ELECTRONIC WASTE
Electronic devices; a piece of equipment and/or mechanism utilizing circuits in a manner designed to serve a particular purpose. Examples include but are not limited to: computers, laptops, TVs, displays/monitors, stereos, routers, uninterrupted power supplies, microwave ovens, and hand-held devices such as tablets, phones and GPS devices.
FOOD WASTE
(Also referred to as food scraps) Waste that has the potential of being composted and thereby diverted from disposal in the landfill. Examples include but are not limited to: coffee grounds, egg shells, meat, dairy, fruit and vegetable scraps/peelings.
FREON-CONTAINING DEVICES
Any device that contains and uses a Class I (chlorofluorocarbon; CFC), Class II (hydrofluorocarbon; HCFC) substance or substitute (e.g., hydrofluorocarbon; HFC) as a refrigerant and which is used for household or commercial purposes, including any air conditioner, motor vehicle air conditioner, refrigerator, chiller, or freezer.
GOOD STANDING
An account established by a Commercial Generator/Waste Hauler that is paid in full within 60 days of issued invoice.
[Added 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
HAZARDOUS WASTE
A solid, semi-solid, liquid or any combination of these wastes or which constitutes hazardous waste under NH RSA 147-A:2VII, as that statute may be amended from time to time. Such wastes include, but are not limited to, those which are reactive, toxic, corrosive or ignitable, irritants, strong sensitizers or those which generate pressure through decomposition, heat or other means. Other hazardous waste items include pharmaceuticals, ammunition, and asbestos.
LANDFILL
Areas designated for the disposal and burying of refuse.
LANDFILL PUNCH CARDS
Form of currency utilized at the Solid Waste Facility for noncommercial users to pay for disposal of trash and recycling. (NOTE: Landfill Punch Cards will not be accepted as a form of currency for non-Lebanon residents beginning January 1, 2024, but will remain an option for Lebanon residents.)
[Added 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04; amended 7-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
LANDFILL USER
This term includes residents of and businesses and organizations located within the City of Lebanon, residents of and businesses and organizations located within municipalities in the States of New Hampshire and Vermont for which the City has an agreement to use the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility, and properly authorized commercial waste haulers.
LIQUID WASTE
Wastes that fail a paint filter test; as described by EPA Method 9095B, Paint Filter Liquids Test. Lebanon's solid waste permit prohibits the disposal of liquid waste in the landfill.
MIXED LOADS
Waste received containing a mixture of acceptable wastes. For example: residential refuse combined with recyclables and bulky wastes. Commercial mixed loads are not permitted to contain unprocessed construction and demolition debris.
MUNICIPAL PAY-AS-YOU-THROW (PAYT) TRASH BAGS
Bags for purchase at local retailers customized for and authorized by the City of Lebanon for disposal of residential bagged refuse. Lebanon residents may use either PAYT Trash Bags or punch cards for this purpose. (NOTE: Beginning January 1, 2024, all non-Lebanon residents directly disposing of bagged refuse at the Solid Waste Facility rather than through a local transfer station or a commercial hauler will be required to use Municipal PAYT Trash Bags.)
[Added 7-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY
A community, municipality, or incorporated place for which the City of Lebanon has an agreement to utilize the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility.
[Added 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
PERSON
As defined by RSA 358-A:1, shall mean, where applicable, natural persons, corporations, trusts, partnerships, incorporated or unincorporated associations, and any other legal entity.
PROCESSED CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
Construction and demolition debris that has been sorted and screened to remove contaminants such as lead-based paint waste as well as valuable recyclable material such as metal, mixed aggregates, and cardboard. Resultant processed product must be less than two inches in size per piece/section and able to be utilized as a cover material for the landfill, except for items or types of items authorized in writing by the Public Works Director as most appropriately disposed of in the landfill.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Documentation provided to demonstrate residency in Lebanon or a participating community. Satisfactory documentation will be determined by each individual community based on their requirements for proof of residency as a property owner or a renter, and may include a driver’s license, motor vehicle registration, and/or any of the following:
[Added 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
A. 
Property Owners – Most current property tax bill or recently dated utility bill (current within 30 days) indicating full name and physical address.
B. 
Renters – Lease agreement: signed, dated, and in effect; or recently dated utility bill (current within 30 days) indicating full name and physical address.
RECYCLABLES
Material including, but not limited to, glass food and beverage containers; steel cans; aluminum cans; aluminum foil; HDPE #2 (high-density polyethylene) and PETE #1 (polyethylene terephalate) plastics; newspapers; mixed paper, including magazines, catalogs, junk mail, envelopes, stationery, computer paper, office paper and boxboard; paper bags; corrugated cardboard; used clothing; used oil; automobile batteries; and yard trimmings, including leaves, grass clippings and pine needles.
RECYCLABLES, CONTAMINATED
Any recyclable material that is rendered unrecyclable through the presence of foreign material that cannot be removed by the recycling process.
REFUSE
Any waste product, solid or having the character of a solid rather than a liquid in that it will not flow readily without additional liquid, and which is composed wholly or partly of such materials as garbage, swill, sweepings, cleanings, trash, rubbish, litter, industrial or domestic solid wastes.
RESIDENT
As defined by NH RSA 21:6, as that statute may be amended from time to time, a resident or inhabitant or both of the City of Lebanon shall be a person who is domiciled or has a place of abode or both in that place, and who has, through all of his or her actions, demonstrated a current intent to designate that place of abode as his or her principal place of physical presence to the exclusion of all others. This definition shall also apply to residents of municipalities in the States of New Hampshire and Vermont for which the City has an agreement to use the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility. Such residents may have access to the Facility at their own expense either directly with a valid residential permit or by using the services of a holder of a valid commercial permit.
[Amended 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
RESIDENTIAL REFUSE
Discarded nonrecyclable waste materials in a solid state from any residential dwelling including single-family dwellings and multiunit dwellings (apartment and condominium dwellings with five or fewer dwelling units and manufactured housing subdivisions) whether or not under common ownership or configured on a common site in accordance with a condominium declaration.
SEPTAGE
Any liquid, solid or sludge pumped from chemical toilets, vaults, septic tanks, or cesspools or other holding tanks, that have received only domestic wastewater.
SMALLER-LOAD HAULER
Haulers disposing of less than 1,000 lbs. a week and/or making fewer than eight visits a month to the landfill.
[Added 7-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
SOLID WASTE FACILITY (hereinafter referred to as "facility")
City of Lebanon Solid Waste Facility located at 370 Plainfield Road, West Lebanon, NH, permitted by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to receive, manage, recycle, and landfill solid waste. The area of the facility encompasses all processing operations, to include, but not limited to, Recycling Drop Off Center, Landfill, C & D Processing Area, and all interior roadways and maintenance facilities.
[Amended 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
SOLID WASTE FACILITY USER PERMIT(hereinafter referred to as "permit")
A permit issued by the City of Lebanon that permits access and use of the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility under the provisions of this Chapter.
[Added 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04; amended 7-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
TEMPORARY LANDFILL USER
A residential user or commercial generator/waste hauler utilizing the Solid Waste Facility on a one-time basis or for periods not to exceed 30 days. All waste disposed by a Temporary Landfill User must be generated within the City of Lebanon or a participating community.
[Added 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
TIPPING FEE
Cost for waste disposal (charged in accordance with City Council approved Fee Schedule, attached as Appendix A.[2])
UNIT-BASED PRICING
Pricing for services based on a unit of measure such as volume or weight.
UNPROCESSED CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
Construction and demolition debris that has not been processed according to above definition of "processed construction and demolition debris."
YARD WASTE
Organic material, including leaves, grass trimmings, garden waste and pine needles.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A, Fee Schedule, is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
The Recycling Drop-off Center is located at the front of the Municipal Solid Waste Facility located at 370 Plainfield Road (Route 12-A), West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Users of the Lebanon Recycling Center shall participate in the segregation of recyclables in accordance with the following:
A. 
Those items defined as recyclables in § 97-4 above will be accepted at the City Recycling Center at no charge when possible. When necessary, fees will be set by the City Manager for a period of no more than 90 days in duration. The City Council must approve fee changes for periods of more than 90 days.
B. 
Other items collected for recycling include: vegetable oil, appliances, automotive batteries, and rechargeable batteries.
C. 
Fees may be collected for the following items for recycling: mercury-containing devices (fluorescent bulbs, thermometers, thermostats, etc.), televisions, computer monitors, computer central processing units, and food waste.
D. 
All recyclables must be free of contaminants. Contaminated recyclables will be subject to disposal fees based on weight at the rate set by the City Manager and approved by the City Council.
[Added 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04; amended 7-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
Applications for permits must be submitted electronically using the form provided on the City's website. All applications for permits will be submitted to the Solid Waste Manager for review and approval.
A. 
Residential Permits.
(1) 
Residents of the City of Lebanon or participating communities transporting and disposing of their own residential refuse and/or recycling are required to obtain a permit to access the Facility and its services. In order to obtain a permit, residents must provide the following:
(a) 
A completed application submitted electronically using the form provided on the City's website with proof of residency in Lebanon or in a participating community is required.
(b) 
Payment of applicable fee.
(2) 
Issued permits will be valid for one year and must be renewed before expiration of existing issued permit. Fees for permits will be as outlined in § 97-8.
NOTE: Beginning September 1, 2023, all existing residential permit holders must update their permits within the EB2gov software system through the City's website before December 31, 2023. Permits issued prior to September 1, 2023 and not updated will not be valid beginning January 1, 2024.
(3) 
Permits are required to be displayed upon entrance to the Solid Waste Facility and may be required to be presented upon demand of staff on site at any time. Those in possession of an invalid permit will be denied access.
(4) 
One permit is valid for two vehicles from the same household.
(5) 
In order to retain a permit, permit holders must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations for disposal of waste. If a permit holder is found to have violated regulations, permit and associated access to the facility may be revoked.
B. 
Commercial Permits.
(1) 
All commercial generators/waste haulers delivering commercial and/or residential refuse are required to obtain a permit to access the Facility and its services. All refuse delivered for disposal must originate from homes, institutions, medical facilities, or businesses located within Lebanon or a participating community. In order to obtain a permit, commercial generators/waste haulers must provide the following:
(a) 
Establishment of new Waste Hauler Account (to include a Smaller-Load Hauler) if not an existing customer.
(b) 
A completed application submitted electronically using the form provided on the City's website to include current Customer Number associated with Commercial Waste Hauler Account for the City of Lebanon (Note: Commercial Waste Hauler Account must be in good standing in order for permit to be issued).
(c) 
Payment of applicable fee.
(2) 
Permits are required to be displayed upon entrance to the Solid Waste Facility and may be required to be presented upon demand of staff on site at any time. Those in possession of an invalid permit will be denied access.
(3) 
One permit per vehicle is required.
(4) 
In order to retain a permit, permit holders must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations for disposal of waste. If a permit holder is found to have violated regulations, permit and associated access to the facility may be revoked.
(5) 
Issued permits will be valid for one year and must be renewed before expiration of existing issued permit. Commercial Waste Hauler Account must be in good standing in order for permit to be renewed. Fees for permits will be as outlined in § 97-8.
NOTE: Beginning September 1, 2023, all existing commercial permit holders must update their permits within the EB2gov software system through the City's website before December 31, 2023. Permits issued prior to September 1, 2023 and not updated will not be valid beginning January 1, 2024.
C. 
Temporary/One-Time Use Permits.
(1) 
Temporary permits will be issued to landfill users that would need the Facility's services for one-time use and/or for periods not to exceed 30 days. The thirty-day timeframe begins the day the permit is issued. Temporary Permit applications must be submitted electronically using the form provided on the City's website. Access to the facility will be permitted for 30 days only, and fees for disposal services are paid via credit card. In order to obtain a temporary permit, users must provide the following:
(a) 
A completed application submitted electronically using the form provided on the City's website along with proof that refuse or recycling delivered for disposal originated from a home or business located within Lebanon or a participating community.
(2) 
In order to retain a permit, permit holders must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations for disposal of waste. If a permit holder is found to have violated regulations, permit and associated access to the facility may be revoked.
D. 
Implementation Provision. The effective date of this Section will be upon passage by the City Council. Implementation of requirements for updated Solid Waste Facility User Permits will be on-going until December 31, 2023, after which date all users will be required to have and display a valid permit issued through the EB2gov Software platform for entry into the Solid Waste Facility.
[Added 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04[1]; amended 7-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
All Commercial Generators/Waste Haulers (to include Smaller-Load Haulers) must establish an account with the City of Lebanon before they will be permitted to access and use the Solid Waste Facility. Establishment of an account must be completed in accordance with the requirements of the City's Finance Department.
A. 
Use of the Facility. All commercial generators/waste haulers (to include Smaller-Load Haulers) are required to utilize the scales when entering and exiting the facility. Waste will be measured in pounds and charged at the rates provided in the Fee Schedule (attached as Appendix A).
B. 
Billing.
(1) 
Commercial generators/waste haulers other than Smaller-Load Haulers will be provided with an invoice when exiting the landfill each time solid waste is brought to the facility. In addition, the City will mail a reminder statement with a summary of the invoice(s) in the previous month. Payment is due in full within 30 days of the date of the original invoice, not the statement date. Failure to pay in full within 60 days of the invoice date shall result in the suspension of the commercial permit and prohibit access to the facility. Past due accounts will be assessed interest in the amount of 8%, which will accrue monthly.
(2) 
Smaller-Load Haulers are not eligible for invoiced billing for waste disposal. Payment is required from Smaller-Load Haulers per transaction according to the Fee Schedule at the time of service and must be paid with a valid credit card. Smaller-Load Haulers who have exceeded the 1,000 lbs/week and/or eight trips/month threshold for one year can be reclassified at that time as ordinary Commercial Generators/Waste Haulers for invoicing/billing purposes.
(3) 
If a permit is suspended for non-payment, it will not be reinstituted and access will not be permitted until such a time that payment is received in full, including interest, plus a $25 permit reactivation fee.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the renumbering of former § 97-7 as § 97-8.
[Amended 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04; 7-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03]
Fees for authorized users of the landfill users are in accordance with the City Council approved Fee Schedule for Disposal at the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility (attached as Appendix A[1]). Method of payments accepted at the Facility include landfill punch cards (for residential bagged refuse by Lebanon residents only after December 31, 2023), credit cards (for online payments and any fees for itemized or weighed material), and commercial generator/waste hauler accounts.
A. 
Residential refuse:
(1) 
Tipping fee is based per bag, dependent on type/size of bag being disposed. Fee is established annually by the City Manager and approved by the City Council (effective January 1 for the ensuing year). City Manager is authorized to raise the tipping fee by no more than 10% without City Council authorization and with 60 days' prior notice.
B. 
Commercial refuse:
(1) 
Tipping fee is based on weight (per ton), with the amount established annually by the City Manager and approved by the City Council (effective January 1 for the ensuing year). City Manager is authorized to raise the tipping fee by no more than 10% without City Council authorization and with 60 days' prior notice.
C. 
Bulky waste:
(1) 
Tipping fee is based on a per-item or per-ton load, determined by the total number and type of items being disposed. Tipping fees for bulky wastes are subject to change based on market conditions. Therefore, the City Manager may make temporary fee adjustments for a period of no more than 90 days in duration.
D. 
Yard trimmings and brush:
(1) 
State law (NH RSA 149-M) prohibits the landfilling or incineration of yard trimmings or brush. The Lebanon Solid Waste Facility will accept leaves, grass clippings, brush, stumps, and other bulky yard waste, but it must be separated from general refuse and disposed of within designated areas as determined by the Solid Waste Manager. Fees for disposal will be charged at a rate based on the cost to handle and dispose of such items. The fee will be established by the City Manager and approved by the City Council. The City Manager may make temporary fee adjustments for a period of no more than 90 days in duration.
E. 
Construction and demolition debris:
(1) 
Tipping fee is based on weight (per ton), established annually by the City Manager and approved by the City Council (effective January 1 for the ensuing year). Tipping fees for C&D are subject to change based on market conditions. Therefore, the City Manager may make temporary fee adjustments for a period of no more than 90 days in duration. C&D debris shall be placed in the designated C&D processing area of the Solid Waste Facility.
F. 
Mixed loads:
(1) 
Mixed loads will be assessed the tipping fee associated with the highest rate of the type of materials in the load. For example: A load of residential refuse and bulky waste is received. The load will be charged at the tipping fee associated with bulky waste disposal.
(2) 
Customers are required to deliver loads separated to reduce handling and disposal costs. Commercial mixed loads containing C&D debris will be rejected.
G. 
Permit fees.
(1) 
Residential.
(a) 
Fifteen dollars annually.
(b) 
Twenty-five-dollar reactivation fee if permit is suspended.
(2) 
Commercial.
(a) 
Fifty dollars annually.
(b) 
Twenty-dollar reactivation fee if permit is suspended.
(3) 
Temporary/one-time use: $50 (per occurrence).
H. 
Minimum charge for scaled waste. The minimum weight scaled is 20 scale units or 200 pounds. As 200 pounds is 10% of a full ton, the minimum charge is calculated as .10 times the current fee for associated waste/recycling material.
Example: If the charge for disposing of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is $75 per ton, the cost to dispose the minimum amount of 200 pounds would be .10 x $75 or $7.50.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
The Public Works Director with approval of the City Manager may make temporary changes to this Chapter 97 during emergencies. An emergency is a natural or man-made disaster that creates debris as a result of that disaster which cannot effectively and/or financially be managed by this chapter as written. Any changes made by the Public Works Director and approved by the City Manager may only remain in effect for 90 days after which the Council must authorize a continuance. The City Manager shall notify the Council within three calendar days of any such temporary changes. The Council may rescind the changes approved by the City Manager at any time.
Any person who violates the provisions of this code is subject to penalties not to exceed $3,000 per offense, per occurrence.
Any applicant or permittee who is aggrieved by a decision or rule of the Public Works Director or designee may petition the City Manager for review of that decision, but, except as provided in this section, shall immediately abide by such decision of the Public Works Director or designee. Appeal of any decision may be initiated by submitting a written appeal to the City Manager within 10 days of the decision. The decision of the Public Works Director may be stayed by the City Manager pending appeal upon request of the aggrieved party for good cause shown. An administrative hearing shall be held before the City Manager whose decision shall be final.