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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED
ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 79
BY:
Mayor Jones
AN
ORDINANCE
AMENDING
SECTION
941.01
ENTITLED
“CLASSIFICATIONS ESTABLISHED” OF CHAPTER 941 OF THE
STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE ENTITLED
“REFUSE COLLECTION.”
WHEREAS, in the spring of 2011 the City of North Olmsted phased in a new and revised
system of refuse collection by and through the use of automated collection; and
WHEREAS, consequently this Council adopted revised standards for refuse collection in
Chapter 941 (Ord. 2012-5); and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council, consistent with the recommendations of the
Administration, to establish new and revised procedures for refuse collection to provide removal
services for residential neighborhoods within the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH OLMSTED, CUYAHOGA COUNTY, AND STATE OF OHIO:
SECTION 1: That Section 941.01 “Classifications Established” which presently reads
in its entirety as follows:
941.01 CLASSIFICATIONS ESTABLISHED.
(a) There are hereby established three distinct classifications relating to the collection of
refuse which shall be designated as follows:
(1) Single-family residential structures;
(2) Multi-family residential structures; and
(3) Commercial structures.
(b) The classifications as indicated in subsection (a) hereof shall be defined as follows:
Single-family residential structures. All residential structures used and maintained
exclusively as single-family residences which shall include single-family and two-family
structures and two-story attached condominium structures.
Multi-family residential structures. All residential structures used and maintained
exclusively as condominiums in excess of two stories.
Commercial structures. All structures kept and maintained in total or in part for
the carrying on of commerce either wholesale or retail, which shall include all structures
kept and maintained in accordance with the uses permitted by the zoning classifications
of local retail, general retail and limited industry as well as office buildings.
(c) The City will provide refuse pick-up service for single-family residential structures and
multi-family residential structures (collectively "Residential Structures") that are in compliance
with the provisions of Chapter 941, in accordance with the following regulations:
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(1) Residential Structures. The City will provide refuse pick-up service for residential
structures located on dedicated streets in the City in accordance with schedules and regulations
adopted by the Department of Public Service. All refuse shall be placed in containers acceptable
to the Director of Public Service. Such containers shall be placed along the dedicated right of
way or right of way to be dedicated in the future, prior to the time of scheduled collection.
(2) Commercial and Other Structures. The City will not provide refuse pick-up service
for commercial structures establishments as defined herein, churches, schools, apartment
structures, boarding houses, hotels and motels. (Ord. 2012-5. Passed 2-21-12.).;
Shall be amended and, as amended, shall henceforth read in its entirety as follows:
941.01 CLASSIFICATIONS ESTABLISHED.
(a) There are hereby established three distinct classifications relating to the collection of
refuse which shall be designated as follows:
(1) Single-family residential structures;
(2) Multi-family residential structures; and
(3) Commercial structures.
(b) The classifications as indicated in subsection (a) hereof shall be defined as follows:
Single-family residential structures. All residential structures used and maintained
exclusively as single-family residences which shall include single-family and two-family
structures, and two-story attached condominium structures.
Multi-family residential structures. All residential structures used and maintained
exclusively as condominiums in excess of two stories.
Commercial structures. All structures kept and maintained in total or in part for
the carrying on of commerce either wholesale or retail, which shall include all structures
kept and maintained in accordance with the uses permitted by the zoning classifications
of local retail, general retail and limited industry as well as office buildings.
(c) The City will provide refuse pick-up service for single-family residential structures and
multi-family residential structures (collectively "Residential Structures") that are in compliance
with the provisions of Chapter 941, in accordance with the following regulations:
(1) Residential Structures. The City will provide refuse pick-up service for residential
structures located on dedicated streets in the City in accordance with schedules and regulations
adopted by the Department of Public Service. All refuse shall be placed in containers acceptable
to the Director of Public Service. Such containers shall be placed along the dedicated right of
way or right of way to be dedicated in the future, prior to the time of scheduled collection.
(2) Commercial and Other Structures. The City will not provide refuse pick-up service
for commercial structures establishments as defined herein, churches, schools, apartment
structures, boarding houses, hotels and motels.
(d) Although the City does not provide refuse pick-up service for residential structures
located on non-dedicated streets, the City, with approval of Council, may enter into an
agreement with the owners of residential structures on non-dedicated streets or, if
applicable, Home Owner’s Associations representing owners of residential structures on
non-dedicated streets, to contribute to an agreed upon cost for refuse pick-up service for
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such residential structures when said residential structures are otherwise in compliance
with the provisions of Chapter 941 as it regulates “residential structures” on dedicated
streets.
SECTION 2: That any ordinance, or part of ordinance, in conflict or inconsistent with
this Ordinance, is, to the extent of any such conflict or inconsistency, repealed. Conflicting or
inconsistent provisions of any Ordinance shall be corrected at re-codification.
SECTION 3: That this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the
earliest period allowed by law.
PASSED: ________________________
First Reading: _______________
Second Reading: _______________
Third Reading: _______________
Committee: __________________
ATTEST:
_____________________________
__________________________
BEATRICE TAYLOR
LOUIS J. BROSSARD
Clerk of Council
President of Council
APPROVED: _____________________
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
_______________________________
/s/ Michael R. Gareau, Jr._________
MAYOR NICOLE DAILEY JONES
MICHAEL R. GAREAU, JR.
Director of Law