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2022-79

Code Section 941.01 Amend Trash Removal

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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