§ 18-35. Inspection of containers; notice of violation.
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The city may conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with the provisions
of this article. Notification of violations shall be given by the administrator or
designee, to the owner or occupants of the property upon which such violations occur.
Notification may consist of affixing a tag, sticker or other label to the container
that presents a health or safety hazard or serving a notice in person or by certified
mail to the owner or occupant of the property. The Administrator or designee shall
have the right to enter commercial, industrial and institutional establishments for
inspection purposes, after proving the owner or occupant with reasonable notice. If
violation is not corrected within three days after receipt of notification, the administrator
or designee shall have the right to remove the container, to discontinue solid waste
service, and to collect from any costs and expenses the city incurs in addressing
the violation, in addition to any penalty which may be imposed pursuant to city code
for a violation of this chapter.
