[Ord. 08-1183A; Ord. 14-1331; Ord. 18-1418; Ord. 19-1432; Ord. 19-1441; Ord. 20-1451]
Metro's solid waste planning and implementing authority is established under the Metro Charter, the Constitution of the State of Oregon, and ORS Chapters 268 and 459.
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Editor's Note: Chapter 5.10 was formerly titled "Regional Solid Waste Management Plan" and was renamed by Ord. 19-1432.
[Ord. 08-1183A; Ord. 14-1331; Ord. 18-1418; Ord. 19-1432; Ord. 19-1441; Ord. 20-1451]
The Regional Waste Plan applies to all portions of Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah Counties within Metro’s jurisdictional boundary.
[Ord. 08-1183A; Ord. 14-1331; Ord. 18-1418; Ord. 19-1432; Ord. 19-1441; Ord. 20-1451]
(a) 
The Regional Waste Plan contains requirements and performance standards that are binding on a local government within Metro’s jurisdictional boundary. The requirements and performance standards that are binding on a local government are set forth in Chapter 5.15 and associated administrative rules.
(b) 
The Regional Waste Plan also contains requirements and performance standards that may result in changes to other sections of the Metro Code including, but not limited to, all chapters in Title V and other code sections related to solid waste matters.
[Ord. 08-1183A; Ord. 14-1331; Ord. 18-1418; Ord. 19-1432; Ord. 19-1441; Ord. 20-1451]
(a) 
The Chief Operating Officer may recommend amendments to the Regional Waste Plan for consideration by Council. Council may adopt amendments to the Regional Waste Plan by ordinance.
(b) 
If Council adopts an amendment to the Regional Waste Plan that affects the waste reduction program, the Chief Operating Officer will submit the applicable amendments to the DEQ for review and approval.
(c) 
The Chief Operating Officer may administratively correct any typographical or scrivener’s errors discovered in the Regional Waste Plan without further petition, notice, or hearing.
[Ord. 08-1183A; Ord. 14-1331; Ord. 18-1418; Ord. 19-1432; Ord. 19-1441; Ord. 20-1451]
This chapter’s sections and those of the Regional Waste Plan are severable. Any action by any state agency or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction invalidating any section of this chapter or the Regional Waste Plan does not affect the validity of any other section.
[Ord. 08-1183A; Ord. 14-1331; Ord. 18-1418; Ord. 19-1432; Ord. 19-1441; Ord. 20-1451]
The Chief Operating Officer may adopt administrative rules under the provisions set forth in Chapter 5.08 to govern the obligations under this chapter and implement all provisions of this chapter.