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File ID: 2026-00150 1/13/2026
[Pass for Publication] Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapters 8.68, 13.10 and
13.24 of the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Solid Waste Management and Solid Waste Disposal Regulations
File ID: 2026-00150
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: 1) Review an Ordinance amending various sections of chapters 8.68, 13.10 and
13.24 of the Sacramento City Code relating to solid waste management; and 2) pass for publication the Ordinance title as required by Sacramento City Charter §32 (c), to be submitted to the City Council for adoption on January 27, 2026.
Contact: Erin Treadwell, Integrated Waste Compliance Manager, (916) 808-4934, [email protected]; John Febbo, Integrated Waste General Manager, (916) 808-4949, [email protected]; Department of Public Works Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Ordinance (Clean)
3-Ordinance (Redline)
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The City of Sacramento assumed responsibility for managing and enforcing commercial solid waste and recycling under Chapter 13.24 following the dissolution of the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) in 2021. Since implementing the initial code, the City has identified the need to clarify commercial waste compliance requirements to better align with state regulations, particularly Senate Bill 1383, and to support effective program management and enforcement. The following proposed updates refine changes made in 2020 and 2023.
Chapter 8.68 of the proposed Ordinance is being amended as the city’s noise ordinance relating to decibel levels and garbage vehicles is more than thirty years old and has not been updated to account for side-loader operations, compaction of material on route, and the size of the vehicles used for all types of waste collection, both residential and commercial. The maximum decibel levels from
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the current code that are allowed are below what all modern waste vehicles generate. There is an exemption section in the existing noise ordinance, and the proposed Ordinance will add language that any city municipal waste collection vehicle or any franchised hauler waste collection vehicle performing collection activities is exempt from the maximum decibel requirement currently in code.
The hours permitted for collection outlined in Sacramento City Code will not change.
Within chapter 13.10 of the proposed Ordinance are revised definitions for Construction and Demolition Debris, Garbage, and Plastic Bags. The proposed Ordinance would add a definition of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris into 13.10. C&D definitions exist in 8.124, but by including in chapter 13.10, it will provide clarification on what cannot go into residential garbage. The garbage definition will now explicitly exclude C&D. The plastic bag definition aligns with other jurisdictions and is related to the change in 13.10.340 and 13.10.130, which forbids plastic bags from being deposited into the recycling container.
Chapter 13.10 of the proposed Ordinance also includes an update that specifically calls out that the registered owner of a vehicle that is used to illegally dump materials in the city may also be cited and found responsible for the illegal dumping.
Chapter 13.24 of the proposed Ordinance creates a separate franchise agreement option for full- service haulers versus Construction and Demolition (C&D) only haulers. The purpose is to simplify the Construction and Demolition franchise agreements and revise sections of the code so that franchisees who only haul construction and demolition materials (C&D) are not required to comply with reports that pertain to full-service haulers. This will allow Recycling & Solid Waste to have two franchise agreements, one for C&D and one for full-service haulers.
Also included in chapter 13.24 of the proposed Ordinance are: a reorganization of the special events code to clarify requirements of special event organizers and food vendors at special events; a clarification that all commercial properties must have active services to ensure commercial properties generating waste do not stop services while there are commercial activities occurring at the property; a requirement for multi-family properties to have at least one (1) bulky waste collection per year for residents to use; on-site container storage requirements to ensure commercial properties do not leave containers in a non-allowable space (public right-of-way) indefinitely; and an update to the timeframe allowable for a reinspection and fees to allow RSW Code Enforcement officers to ensure compliance requirements are met within an allowable timeframe.
Policy Considerations: The amendments to the City Code are consistent with the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and General Plan in that the proposed recycling and organics diversion requirements mandated by SB 1383 will reduce the City’s solid waste disposal stream, increase landfill disposal capacity, and support the state’s organic waste reduction goals.
Economic Impacts: None.
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Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act: This action is not a “project” subject to CEQA because it involves administrative matters and will not result in new physical development, direct changes to the physical environment, and any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines § 15378(b)(5)).
Sustainability: The amendments are anticipated to increase the City’s diversion rate and will lower methane emissions associated with the disposal of organic waste in landfills.
Commission/Committee Action: On November 18, 2025, the Law and Legislation Committee reviewed and unanimously approved staff’s recommendation to move the Ordinance forward to City Council for consideration.
Rationale for Recommendation: SB 1383 requires jurisdictions to adopt mechanisms to obtain compliance and enforce the requirements of state law related to organic waste generators, commercial edible food generators, and waste haulers. Adopting the proposed Ordinance is necessary for the City to comply with SB 1383, support businesses and stakeholders, and increase diversion within the residential and commercial sectors.
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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ORDINANCE NO.
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, ADDING, AND DELETING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 8.68,
13.10, and 13.24 OF THE SACRAMENTO CITY CODE, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:
SECTION 1.
A. Subsection K is hereby added to section 8.68.080 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
K. Any noise sources associated with the operation of a city waste collection vehicle or franchised waste hauler vehicle.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 8.68.080 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 2.
Section 8.68.130 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.
SECTION 3.
A. Section 13.10.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. A definition of “construction and demolition debris” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Construction and demolition debris” or “C&D debris” means used or commonly discarded materials resulting from construction, repair, remodel, or demolition operations on any pavement, house, building, or other structure, or from landscaping that are not hazardous as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 25100 et seq. Such materials include, but are not limited to, concrete, asphalt, wood, metal, brick, dirt, sand, rock, gravel, plaster, glass, gypsum wallboard, cardboard and other associated packaging, roofing material, ceramic tile, carpeting, masonry, plastic pipe, trees, and other vegetative matter resulting from land clearing and landscaping.
2. The definition of “garbage” is hereby amended to read as follows:
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“Garbage” means discarded nonputrescible or putrescible household items, objects, or materials for which there is no use or reuse intended. Garbage does not include source- separated recyclables, food waste, yard waste, or construction and demolition debris.
3. A definition of “single-use plastic bag” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Single-use plastic bag” means any bag made of plastic derived from either petroleum or a biologically-based source, such as corn or other plant sources.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.10.010 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 4.
A. Subsection D is hereby added to section 13.10.130 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
D. The owner of any vehicle that is used in violation of subsection A is liable for a violation of subsection A.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.10.130 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 5.
A. Subsection B of section 13.10.340 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. No person shall deposit single-use plastic bags, refuse, or materials other than recyclables in the recycling containers.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.10.340 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 6.
A. Subsection A.2 of section 13.10.430 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Customers may place and deposit yard waste in the streets for collection service in connection with the seasonal loose-in-the-street collection service, subject to any requirements and limitations established by the solid waste manager.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.10.430 remain unchanged and in full effect.
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SECTION 7.
A. Subsection A of section 13.10.450 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. No person shall place garbage or recyclables in organic waste containers.
Customers shall source-separate food waste from garbage or recycling generated on the property.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.10.450 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 8.
A. Section 13.24.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. A definition of “alternative service activity” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Alternative service activity” means the manner in which a business or generator may lawfully divert recyclables or organic material pursuant to this chapter other than through the use of a franchised waste hauler. This includes backhauling, self-hauling, shared service, or third-party hauling.
2. A definition of “backhauler” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Backhauler” means a business or generator who transports their recyclables or organic material to a consolidated location to be reused or recycled.
3. A definition of “shared service” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Shared service” means the use of waste material containers on an immediately adjacent commercial property after obtaining the written consent of the adjacent property owner and subsequent written approval by the solid waste manager.
4. A definition of “third-party hauler” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Third-party hauler” means a collector, other than a franchised waste hauler, of bulky items, recyclables, or organic material from a business or generator.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.010 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 9.
A. Subsection E of section 13.24.030 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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E. Reporting requirements for franchisees, back-haulers, self-haulers, third-party haulers, and properties with approved shared service; and B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.030 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 10.
A. Subsection A of section 13.24.045 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The following fees are established and imposed:
1. Franchise application fee;
2. Franchise appeal fee;
3. Abandoned container fee;
4. Administrative enforcement order appeal fee;
5. Re-inspection fee;
6. Late reporting fee; and
7. Inaccurate reporting fee.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.045 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 11.
A. Section 13.24.270 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. Subsection C is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. The customer service agreement shall provide requirements relating to the frequency and hours of collection, the size, placement and care of the containers, pursuant to the standards set forth in section 13.24.530.
2. Subsection F is hereby added to read as follows:
F. A franchisee who only collects construction and demolition debris, as that term is defined in chapter 13.10, is not required to meet the customer service agreement requirements set forth in subsections B and E.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.270 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 12.
A. Subsection K is hereby added to section 13.24.280 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
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K. A franchisee who only collects construction and demolition debris, as that term is defined in chapter 13.10, is not required to submit quarterly generator reports; quarterly account status reports; diversion plan progress reports; or contamination monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting quarterly report.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.280 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 13.
A. Subsection D is hereby added to section 13.24.440 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
D. Franchisee vehicles operating within the city must be clearly labeled with the franchisee’s company name.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.440 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 14.
Section 13.24.460 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.24.460 Solid waste and recycling requirements at special events.
In addition to the special event requirements set forth in chapter 12.48, the following requirements shall apply to a special event that requires waste material containers:
A. Collection practices.
1. A special event applicant shall ensure that collection services are provided in a manner authorized by this chapter.
2. A special event applicant is solely responsible for arranging for collection services sufficient for the type and size of the event; servicing containers not provided by the franchised waste hauler; placement of the containers at the event; event staffing levels; job assignments; servicing containers during an event with sufficient frequency by event staff to avoid overflowing of containers; replacing of container bags during the event; keeping containers unobstructed for the franchised waste hauler to service; placement of containers that do not impede access for emergency vehicles; and removal of containers following completion of the event.
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3. An on-site food vendor is responsible for maintaining a debris-free area around their food vending site; providing their customers with appropriate containers to separate their solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste; and pick up any debris in their surrounding area prior to departing. A food vendor shall not dump any waste generated by their food site into any public or private waste container that is not owned by or leased to the vendor unless the special event applicant allows the vendor to use containers obtained to service the special event.
B. Containers.
1. A special event applicant is responsible for ensuring there are appropriate solid waste, recycling, and organic waste collection containers at an event so proper source separation and diversion can occur.
2. Solid waste and recycling containers shall be conveniently located next to one another so they are available and accessible for all event attendees and event staff.
3. Organics containers shall be placed beside solid waste and recycling containers where food is distributed, consumed, or produced.
4. Each container must be properly colored (either the lid or body of the container) with solid waste containers being black or grey, recycling containers being blue, and organic waste containers being green or brown.
5. Each container shall be labeled indicating the type of material to be collected in the container and, either in text or graphics, indicate the primary accepted materials and materials not accepted. Labels must be color coded as follows: black or grey labels for solid waste containers, blue labels for recycling containers, and green or brown labels for organic containers.
6. If food trucks will be present at the event, they shall only be required to provide an organic waste collection container in the immediate vicinity of their location. The applicant will still be required to provide organic containers for the event as a whole.
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C. Event thresholds. The solid waste manager will establish service levels for an event based on factors including, but not limited to, the type of the event, number of attendees, number of vendors, and type of activities that generate waste materials.
1. For an event attended by between 500 to 2,000 people (event attendees, staff, and vendors), the applicant shall, at least 30 days before the event, submit a waste management plan outlining their waste collection practices and container locations at the event. The waste management plan will need to be approved by the city before the special event permit will be issued.
2. For an event attended by over 2,000 people (event attendees, staff, and vendors), in addition to the requirements in subsection C.1, within 60 days after conclusion of the event, an applicant shall also provide a post- event report detailing the amount or volume of solid waste, recyclables, and organics collected. Failure to provide a post-event report may result in the denial of future requests for special event permits by the applicant.
SECTION 15.
A. Section 13.24.510 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. Subsection A is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Each business or non-residential property must ensure and demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this chapter and must:
1. Enter into a written service agreement with a franchised waste hauler for solid waste collection on, at minimum, a weekly basis;
2. Subscribe to a service for removal of large bulky items, as needed;
3. Source separate recyclable materials from solid waste and subscribe to the minimum level of recycling collection service as required in this chapter, which at a minimum must be on a monthly basis;
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5. Place recycling and organic material containers in a location or locations that are as convenient for the tenants as the location of the solid waste containers.
2. Subsection B is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. In lieu of complying with sections 13.24.510.A.3 and 13.24.510.A.4 above, each business or non-residential property (the party contracting for solid waste removal service, owners or generators) may submit an alternative service activity form to the solid waste manager certifying that all alternative service activities will be completed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any other applicable laws or regulations. The solid waste manager will return a copy of the approved alternative service activity form to the applicant. Upon request, an applicant shall make available a copy of the form to the solid waste manager within 10 business days.
3. Subsection L is hereby added to read as follows:
L. All waste materials generated on site must be removed from the property in accordance with the customer service agreement and at the minimum levels of service specified in this section.
4. Subsection M is hereby added to read as follows:
M. All operating businesses and non-residential properties will be deemed non- compliant with this section if one or more required waste collection services is suspended, paused, or on inactive status.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.510 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 16.
A. Section 13.24.520 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. Subsection A is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Each multi-family residential property must ensure and demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this chapter and must:
1. Enter into a written service agreement with a franchised waste hauler for solid waste collection on, at minimum, a weekly basis;
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2. Source separate recyclable materials from solid waste and subscribe to a recycling collection service as required in this chapter, which service must occur no less than once per month;
3. Source separate organic material from solid waste and subscribe to an organic collection service that must occur no less than once per week;
4. Place recyclable material containers and organic material containers in a location or locations that are at least as convenient for the tenants as the location of the solid waste containers;
5. Place recyclable material containers and organic material containers in lobbies, patio areas, or other common areas where recyclables or organic materials may be collected and stored;
6. Ensure containers are either labeled with primary materials accepted and prohibited, or conform to the following container color requirements:
blue for recyclable materials, green for organic materials, and gray for garbage; and
7. Subscribe to a service for removal of bulky waste such as tenants' furniture and household belongings, as needed, but at a minimum of once every twelve months.
2. Subsection B is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. In lieu of compliance with sections 13.24.520.A.2 through 13.24.520.A.4, any multi-family residential property may complete and submit an alternative service activity form to the solid waste manager certifying that all alternative service activities will be completed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any other applicable laws or regulations. The solid waste manager will return a copy of the alternative service activity form to the applicant. Upon request, an applicant shall make available a copy of the form to the solid waste manager within 10 business days.
3. Subsection L is hereby added to read as follows:
L. All waste materials generated on site must be removed from the property in accordance with the customer service agreement and at the minimum levels of service specified in this section.
4. Subsection M is hereby added to read as follows:
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M. All occupied multi-family residential properties will be deemed non-compliant with this section if one or more required waste collection services is suspended, paused, or on inactive status.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.520 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 17.
Section 13.24.525 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.
SECTION 18.
Section 13.24.530 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.24.530 Container placement and equipment requirements.
A. Each property subscribing to commercial waste collection services must store waste material containers within a structure on the property, within a trash enclosure on the property, or as close as feasible to the property in an adjacent alley.
B. For properties without an enclosure or access to an alley, containers shall be placed out of view from any street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way. If it is not feasible to store containers out of view, storage of containers immediately adjacent to a commercial building shall satisfy the requirements of this section.
C. All waste material containers must be water-tight, have tightly fitted covers, and must not leak or allow odors to escape. The solid waste manager may require special container equipment or container labeling with customer-identifying information, in designated areas.
D. Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, generators are not required to set out or store recyclable or organic material containers together with solid waste containers. Generators may appropriately store recyclable or organic material containers for collection separate from solid waste containers.
E. A business or generator shall ensure waste material containers are of sufficient size and are serviced with adequate frequency to meet the solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic material generation demands of the premises as set forth in this chapter.
F. Collection service received or provided in the city is subject to the following additional requirements:
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1. All containers and bins must be equipped with locks and must remain locked at all times, except when solid waste, recyclable materials, or organic materials are being deposited or collected in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
2. No container, bin, or cart may be placed or located in a manner that blocks or impedes a vehicle from passing through the alley or a person from passing through a doorway of any building adjoining the alley; and
3. Containers, whether located on private property or in the public right-of- way, including alleys, must be kept free from overflowing waste material that impedes passage on a public right-of-way or that creates a hazard to public health, safety, or welfare.
G. Containers placed in the public right-of-way for collection must be placed no earlier than twelve hours before the scheduled time of collection and must be removed within 6 hours after collection. This subsection does not apply to containers that are permanently stored in an alley.
H. Compliance with the requirements of this section is the sole responsibility of the business or generator unless otherwise stated.
J. A franchised waste hauler is responsible for obtaining all required permits or other approvals from the city when there is no space available on the property or in an alley to store a container.
I. Exceptions to this section may be approved by the solid waste manager.
SECTION 19.
A. Subsection F is hereby added to section 13.24.570 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
F. A franchisee who only collects construction and demolition debris, as that term is defined in chapter 13.10, is not required to comply with the provisions of this section.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.570 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 20.
Section 13.24.580 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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13.24.580 Alternative service activity authorization.
A. A business or generator may use an alternative service activity for the collection of recyclables or organic material generated and collected at its premises and delivered to a recycling facility, subject to the requirements of this section.
B. Use of an alternative service activity must be approved by the solid waste manager. A business or generator may request approval of an alternative service activity using a form provided by the solid waste manager, along with records that support the use of an alternative service activity as described in the form.
C. An approved applicant shall keep records of all alternative service activities on- site for verification. Upon request by the solid waste manager or designee, all records shall be made available for inspection.
D. Records include, at a minimum, copies of service agreements; records of the amounts and types of recyclables or organic material collected; identification of the recycling facilities to which recyclables or organic material were delivered; evidence that all parties agree to sharing a container, along with a copy of the recyclables or organics material collection service contract; receipts showing recyclables or organic material are being collected and recycled consistent with this chapter, including rules and regulations set forth in section 13.24.030 , and applicable state requirements.
E. The solid waste manager’s approval of the use of alternative service activities may be revoked at any time and for any reason, including for failure to comply with subsection C.
F. All properties approved for an alternative service activity are subject to an on- site inspection at least once every five years.
SECTION 21.
Section 13.24.590 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.
SECTION 22.
A. Subsection E is hereby added to section 13.24.620 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
E. All properties receiving an exemption are subject to an on-site inspection at least once every five years.
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B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.620 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 23.
A. Subsection C of section 13.24.750 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. When a violation continues to exist following the first inspection and according to the timeframe for mandatory correction established by the notice of non- compliance, there shall be, upon re-inspection, a re-inspection fee imposed against the responsible person. Should a violation continue following the re- inspection, additional re-inspections shall be conducted and applicable re- inspection fees may be imposed.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.750 remain unchanged and in full effect.
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ORDINANCE NO.
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, ADDING, AND DELETING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 8.68,
13.10, and 13.24 OF THE SACRAMENTO CITY CODE, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:
SECTION 1.
A. Subsection K is hereby added to section 8.68.080 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
K. Any noise sources associated with the operation of a city waste collection vehicle or franchised waste hauler vehicle.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 8.68.080 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 2.
Section 8.68.130 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.
8.68.130 Waste disposal vehicles.
It is unlawful for any person authorized to engage in waste disposal service or garbage collection to operate any truck-mounted waste or garbage loading and/or composting equipment or similar mechanical device in any manner so as to create any noise exceeding the following level, when measured at a distance of fifty (50) feet from the equipment or any agricultural or residential property.
A. New equipment purchased or leased on or after a date six months from the effective date of this chapter shall not exceed a noise level of eighty (80) dBA.
B. New equipment purchased or leased on or after forty-two (42) months from the effective date of this chapter shall not exceed a noise level of seventy-five (75) dBA.
C. Present equipment shall not exceed a noise level of eighty (80) dBA on or after five years from the effective date of this chapter.
The provisions of this section shall not abridge or conflict with the powers of the state over motor vehicle control.
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SECTION 3.
A. Section 13.10.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. A definition of “construction and demolition debris” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Construction and demolition debris” or “C&D debris” means used or commonly discarded materials resulting from construction, repair, remodel, or demolition operations on any pavement, house, building, or other structure, or from landscaping that are not hazardous as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 25100 et seq. Such materials include, but are not limited to, concrete, asphalt, wood, metal, brick, dirt, sand, rock, gravel, plaster, glass, gypsum wallboard, cardboard and other associated packaging, roofing material, ceramic tile, carpeting, masonry, plastic pipe, trees, and other vegetative matter resulting from land clearing and landscaping.
2. The definition of “garbage” is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Garbage” means discarded nonputrescible or putrescible household items, objects, or materials for which there is no use or reuse intended. Garbage does not include source- separated recyclables, food waste, or yard waste, or construction and demolition debris.
3. A definition of “single-use plastic bag” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Single-use plastic bag” means any bag made of plastic derived from either petroleum or a biologically-based source, such as corn or other plant sources.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.10.010 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 4.
A. Subsection D is hereby added to section 13.10.130 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
D. The owner of any vehicle that is used in violation of subsection A is liable for a violation of subsection A.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.10.130 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 5.
A. Subsection B of section 13.10.340 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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B. No person shall deposit any single-use plastic bags, refuse, or materials other than recyclables in the recycling containers.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.10.340 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 6.
A. Subsection A.2 of section 13.10.430 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Customers may place and deposit yard waste in the streets for collection service in connection with the seasonal loose-in-the-street collection service or neighborhood cleanup program, subject to any requirements and limitations established by the solid waste manager.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.10.430 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 7.
A. Subsection A of section 13.10.450 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. No person shall place organic waste in the garbage or recyclables in organic waste containers. Customers shall source-separate food waste from garbage or recycling generated on the property.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.10.450 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 8.
A. Section 13.24.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. A definition of “alternative service activity” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Alternative service activity” means the manner in which a business or generator may lawfully divert recyclables or organic material pursuant to this chapter other than through the use of a franchised waste hauler. This includes backhauling, self-hauling, shared service, or third-party hauling.
2. A definition of “backhauler” is hereby added to read as follows:
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3. A definition of “shared service” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Shared service” means the use of waste material containers on an immediately adjacent commercial property after obtaining the written consent of the adjacent property owner and subsequent written approval by the solid waste manager.
4. A definition of “third-party hauler” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Third-party hauler” means a collector, other than a franchised waste hauler, of bulky items, recyclables, or organic material from a business or generator.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.010 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 9.
A. Subsection E of section 13.24.030 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
E. Reporting requirements for franchisees and, back-haulers, self-haulers, third- party haulers, and properties with approved shared service; and B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.030 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 10.
A. Subsection A of section 13.24.045 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The following fees are established and imposed:
1. Franchise application fee;
2. Franchise appeal fee;
3. Abandoned container fee;
4. Self-haul application fee;
5. Self-haul appeal fee;
46. Administrative enforcement order appeal fee;
57. Re-inspection fee;
68. Late reporting fee; and
79. Inaccurate reporting fee.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.045 remain unchanged and in full effect.
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SECTION 11.
A. Section 13.24.270 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. Subsection C is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. The customer service agreement shall provide requirements relating to the frequency and hours of collection, the size, placement and care of the containers, pursuant to the standards set forth in section 13.24.35013.24.530, and special collections.
2. Subsection F is hereby added to read as follows:
F. A franchisee who only collects construction and demolition debris, as that term is defined in chapter 13.10, is not required to meet the customer service agreement requirements set forth in subsections B and E.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.270 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 12.
A. Subsection K is hereby added to section 13.24.280 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
K. A franchisee who only collects construction and demolition debris, as that term is defined in chapter 13.10, is not required to submit quarterly generator reports; quarterly account status reports; diversion plan progress reports; or contamination monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting quarterly report.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.280 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 13.
A. Subsection D is hereby added to section 13.24.440 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
D. Franchisee vehicles operating within the city must be clearly labeled with the franchisee’s company name.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.440 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 14.
Section 13.24.460 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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13.24.460 Solid waste and recycling requirements at special events.
In addition to the special event requirements set forth in chapter 12.48, the following requirements shall apply to a special event that requires waste material containers:
A. Collection practices.
1. A special event applicant shall ensure that collection services are provided in a manner authorized by this chapter.
2. A special event applicant is solely responsible for arranging for collection services sufficient for the type and size of the event; servicing containers not provided by the franchised waste hauler; placement of the containers at the event; event staffing levels; job assignments; servicing containers during an event with sufficient frequency by event staff to avoid overflowing of containers; replacing of container bags during the event; keeping containers unobstructed for the franchised waste hauler to service; placement of containers that do not impede access for emergency vehicles; and removal of containers following completion of the event.
3. An on-site food vendor is responsible for maintaining a debris-free area around their food vending site; providing their customers with appropriate containers to separate their solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste; and pick up any debris in their surrounding area prior to departing. A food vendor shall not dump any waste generated by their food site into any public or private waste container that is not owned by or leased to the vendor unless the special event applicant allows the vendor to use containers obtained to service the special event.
AB. Containers.
1. A special event applicant shall subscribe to is responsible for ensuring there are appropriate solid waste, recycling, and organic waste collection containers at an event so proper source separation and diversion can occur. services from a franchised waste hauler for disposal and diversion.
A copy of the customer service agreement with the franchised waste hauler shall be provided to the city as soon as possible prior to the start date of the event.
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2. Solid waste, and recycling, and organics containers shall be conveniently located next to one another so they are available and accessible for all event attendees and event staff.
3. Organics containers shall be placed beside solid waste and recycling containers where food is distributed, consumed, or producedin all areas where solid waste containers are provided, except for restrooms.
4. Each container must be properly colored (either the lid or body of the container) with solid waste containers being black or grey, recycling containers being blue, and organic waste containers being green or brown.
5. Each container shall be labeled indicating the type of material to be collected in the container and, either in text or graphics, indicate the primary accepted materials and materials not accepted. Labels must be color coded as follows: black or grey labels for solid waste containers, blue labels for recycling containers, and green or brown labels for organic containers.
6. Containers for the collection of organic waste shall be placed in all areas where food is prepared, served, and consumed. If food trucks will be present at the event, they shall only be required to provide an organic waste collection container in the immediate vicinity of their location. The applicant will still be required to provide organic containers for the event as a whole.
A. Collection practices.
1. An applicant is solely responsible for: arranging for collection services sufficient for the type and size of the event; servicing containers not provided by the franchised waste hauler; placement of the containers at the event; event staffing levels; job assignments; servicing containers during an event with sufficient frequency by event staff to avoid overflowing of containers; replacing of container bags during the event; keeping containers unobstructed for the franchised waste hauler to service; and removal of containers following completion of the event.
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2. On-site food vendors shall be responsible for: maintaining a debris-free area around their food vending site; providing their customers with appropriate receptables to separate their solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste; and pick-up any debris in their surrounding area prior to departing. Food vendors shall not dump any waste generated by their food site into any public or private waste receptacle that is not owned by or leased to the vendor.
BC. Event thresholds. The solid waste manager will establish service levels for an event based on factors including, but not limited to, the type of the event, number of attendees, number of vendors, and type of activities that generate waste materials.
1. For an event attended by between 500 to 2,000 people (event attendees, staff, and vendors), the applicant shall, at least 30 days before the event, will be required to submit a waste management plan outlining their waste collection practices and container locations at the event. The waste management plan will need to be approved by the city before the special event permit will be issued.
2. For an event attended by over 2,000 people (event attendees, staff, and vendors), in addition to the requirements in subsection C.1, within 60 days after conclusion of the event, an applicant shall also provide a post- event report detailing the amount or volume of solid waste, recyclables, and organics collected. Failure to provide a post-event report may result in the denial of future requests for special event permits by the applicant.
SECTION 15.
A. Section 13.24.510 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. Subsection A is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Each business or non-residential property must ensure and demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this chapter and must:
1. Enter into a written service agreement with a franchised waste hauler for solid waste collection on, at minimum, a weekly basis;
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3. Source separate recyclable materials from solid waste and sSubscribe to a basic level of the minimum level of recycling collection service as required in this chapter, which that includes, at a minimum, the collection of recyclable materials must be on a monthly basis; and
4. Source separate organic materials from solid waste and subscribe to the minimum service level of organic material collection service as required in this chapter, which at a minimum must be on a weekly basis; and.
5. Place recycling and organic material containers in a location or locations that are as convenient for the tenants as the location of the solid waste containers.
2. Subsection B is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. In lieu of complying with sections 13.24.510.A.3 and 13.24.510.A.4 above, each business or non-residential property (the party contracting for solid waste removal service, owners or generators) may submit an self-haulingalternative service activity application form to the solid waste manager certifying that all self-hauling alternative service activities will be completed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any other applicable laws or regulations. Upon review, The solid waste manager will return a copy of the approved self- haulalternative service activity form will be returned to the applicant. Upon request, an applicant shall make available a A copy of such the form shall be made available to the solid waste manager within 10 business days upon request.
3. Subsection L is hereby added to read as follows:
L. All waste materials generated on site must be removed from the property in accordance with the customer service agreement and at the minimum levels of service specified in this section.
4. Subsection M is hereby added to read as follows:
M. All operating businesses and non-residential properties will be deemed non- compliant with this section if one or more required waste collection services is suspended, paused, or on inactive status.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.510 remain unchanged and in full effect.
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A. Section 13.24.520 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. Subsection A is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Each multi-family residential property must ensure and demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this chapter and must enter into a written service agreement with a franchised hauler for solid waste collection on, at minimum, a weekly basis, and must:
1. Enter into a written service agreement with a franchised waste hauler for solid waste collection on, at minimum, a weekly basis;
21. Source separate recyclable materials from solid waste and subscribe to the minimum level of a recycling collection service as required in this chapter, which service must occur no less than once per monthat a minimum shall be on a monthly basis;
2. Subscribe to a recycling service that reserves a minimum of 30% of total capacity for recycling materials;
3. Source separate organic material from solid waste and subscribe to an organic collection service that must occur no less than once per week;
43. Place recycling recyclable material containers materials and organic material containers in a location or locations that are at least as convenient to for the tenants as the location of the solid waste containers;
5. Place recyclable material containers and organic material containers in lobbies, patio areas, or other common areas where recyclables or organic materials may be collected and stored;
6. Ensure containers are either labeled with primary materials accepted and prohibited, or conform to the following container color requirements:
blue for recyclable materials, green for organic materials, and gray for garbage; and
74. Subscribe to a service for removal of bulky waste such as tenants' furniture and household belongings, as needed, but at a minimum of once every twelve months; and.
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2. Subsection B is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. In lieu of compliance with sections 13.24.520.A.21 through 13.24.520.A.43, any multi-family residential property may complete and submit an self- haulingalternative service activity application form to the solid waste manager certifying that all self-haulingalternative service activities will be completed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any other applicable laws or regulations. Once approved, The solid waste manager will return a copy of the self-haulalternative service activity form will be returned to the applicant.
Upon request, an applicant shall make available aA copy of such the form shall be made available to the solid waste manager within 10 business days. upon request
3. Subsection L is hereby added to read as follows:
L. All waste materials generated on site must be removed from the property in accordance with the customer service agreement and at the minimum levels of service specified in this section.
4. Subsection M is hereby added to read as follows:
M. All occupied multi-family residential properties will be deemed non-compliant with this section if one or more required waste collection services is suspended, paused, or on inactive status.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.520 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 17.
Section 13.24.525 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.
13.24.525 On-site container storage requirements.
A. Each multi-family residential property or business shall ensure that waste material containers are stored within a structure on the property, within a trash enclosure, in an alley adjacent to the property, or, if not feasible, in the section of the alley closest to the property. Exceptions to this subsection may be approved by the solid waste manager. The franchised waste hauler is solely responsible for obtaining all required permits or other approval from the city when a container is stored on public property.
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special container equipment or container labeling with customer-identifying information, in designated areas. Special equipment may include, but is not limited to, functioning locking mechanisms.
C. Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, generators are not required to set out or store recyclable or organic materials together with solid waste.
Generators may appropriately store recyclable or organic materials for collection separate from solid waste.
D. Each multi-family residential property or business shall ensure waste material containers are of sufficient size and serviced with adequate frequency to meet the solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic material generation demands of the premises as set forth in this chapter.
SECTION 18.
Section 13.24.530 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.24.530 Container placement and Special equipment requirements.
A. In addition to any and all requirements that apply to the recycling of recyclable materials throughout the city under sections 13.24.510 and 13.24.520, collection service received or provided in the city is subject to the following additional special requirements:
1. All containers and bins provided by a franchised waste hauler within the collection area of the city must be equipped with locks and shall remain locked at all times, except when solid waste or recyclable materials are being deposited or collected in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
2. No container, bin, or cart within the city shall be placed or located in such a manner that blocks or impedes passage through the alley or through any doorway of any building adjoining the alley, notwithstanding that such building may be abandoned or otherwise out of use;
3. Containers, whether located on private property or in the public right-of- way including alleys, must be kept free from overflowing waste material that impedes passage on a public right-of-way or that creates a hazard to public health, safety, or welfare.
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A. Each property subscribing to commercial waste collection services must store waste material containers within a structure on the property, within a trash enclosure on the property, or as close as feasible to the property in an adjacent alley.
B. For properties without an enclosure or access to an alley, containers shall be placed out of view from any street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way. If it is not feasible to store containers out of view, storage of containers immediately adjacent to a commercial building shall satisfy the requirements of this section.
C. All waste material containers must be water-tight, have tightly fitted covers, and must not leak or allow odors to escape. The solid waste manager may require special container equipment or container labeling with customer-identifying information, in designated areas.
D. Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, generators are not required to set out or store recyclable or organic material containers together with solid waste containers. Generators may appropriately store recyclable or organic material containers for collection separate from solid waste containers.
E. A business or generator shall ensure waste material containers are of sufficient size and are serviced with adequate frequency to meet the solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic material generation demands of the premises as set forth in this chapter.
F. Collection service received or provided in the city is subject to the following additional requirements:
1. All containers and bins must be equipped with locks and must remain locked at all times, except when solid waste, recyclable materials, or organic materials are being deposited or collected in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
2. No container, bin, or cart may be placed or located in a manner that blocks or impedes a vehicle from passing through the alley or a person from passing through a doorway of any building adjoining the alley; and
3. Containers, whether located on private property or in the public right-of- way, including alleys, must be kept free from overflowing waste material that impedes passage on a public right-of-way or that creates a hazard to public health, safety, or welfare.
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G. Containers placed in the public right-of-way for collection must be placed no earlier than twelve hours before the scheduled time of collection and must be removed within 6 hours after collection. This subsection does not apply to containers that are permanently stored in an alley.
H. Compliance with the requirements of this section is the sole responsibility of the business or generator unless otherwise stated.
J. A franchised waste hauler is responsible for obtaining all required permits or other approvals from the city when there is no space available on the property or in an alley to store a container.
I. Exceptions to this section may be approved by the solid waste manager.
SECTION 19.
A. Subsection F is hereby added to section 13.24.570 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
F. A franchisee who only collects construction and demolition debris, as that term is defined in chapter 13.10, is not required to comply with the provisions of this section.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.570 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 20.
Section 13.24.580 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.24.580 Appeal upon denial of a self-haul application.
A. Any applicant may appeal the solid waste manager's decision to deny a self-haul application, by submitting a written appeal to the solid waste manager within 20 calendar days after the decision is communicated to the applicant.
B. If no appeal is taken within 20 calendar days after the solid waste manager's decision is communicated to the applicant, the decision of the solid waste manager is final.
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chapter have been established by a preponderance of the evidence. The hearing examiner's decision is final.
13.24.580 Alternative service activity authorization.
A. A business or generator may use an alternative service activity for the collection of recyclables or organic material generated and collected at its premises and delivered to a recycling facility, subject to the requirements of this section.
B. Use of an alternative service activity must be approved by the solid waste manager. A business or generator may request approval of an alternative service activity using a form provided by the solid waste manager, along with records that support the use of an alternative service activity as described in the form.
C. An approved applicant shall keep records of all alternative service activities on- site for verification. Upon request by the solid waste manager or designee, all records shall be made available for inspection.
D. Records include, at a minimum, copies of service agreements; records of the amounts and types of recyclables or organic material collected; identification of the recycling facilities to which recyclables or organic material were delivered; evidence that all parties agree to sharing a container, along with a copy of the recyclables or organics material collection service contract; receipts showing recyclables or organic material are being collected and recycled consistent with this chapter, including rules and regulations set forth in section 13.24.030 , and applicable state requirements.
E. The solid waste manager’s approval of the use of alternative service activities may be revoked at any time and for any reason, including for failure to comply with subsection C.
F. All properties approved for an alternative service activity are subject to an on- site inspection at least once every five years.
SECTION 21.
Section 13.24.590 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.
13.24.590 Self-hauling.
A. A business, non-residential property, multi-family residential property, owner, or generator, may haul or transport recyclable materials or organic material generated and collected at its business, non-residential property, or multi-family residential property to a recycling facility (rather than hiring a franchised waste hauler) only if an owner, 16 1490928 Rev. 10_22_2025
generator, employee, or tenant of the entity completes this activity by utilizing a vehicle owned by either an employee or the entity.
B. A business, non-residential property, multi-family residential property, owner, or generator, may designate a third party to self-haul bulky items, recyclable materials or organic material and represent the owner, generator, employee, or tenant of the entity.
C. A business, non-residential property, or multi-family residential property that hauls or transports recyclable materials or organic material generated and collected at its business, non-residential property, or multi-family residential property, to a recycling facility without the utilization of a franchised waste hauler must complete and submit, for review by the solid waste manager a self-hauling form that certifies that all self- hauling activities will be completed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or any other applicable law or regulation. The self-hauling form shall be made available to the solid waste manager within 10 business days upon request. At a minimum, the business, non-residential property, multi-family residential property, owner, or generator, shall provide the following information on the self-hauling form:
1. The name, address, and telephone number of the business, non-residential property, or multi-family residential property representative that is signing the self-hauling form;
2. A list of the types of materials that are being transported;
3. For each type of recyclable material or organic material, the amount that is being taken from the business, non-residential property, or multi-family residential property to a recycling facility; and
4. The name and address of the recycling facility.
D. The self-hauling form must contain a written statement, signed by the business, non-residential property, multi-family residential property, owner, or generator, certifying compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
E. The solid waste manager may restrict or prohibit self-hauling by a person if it is determined that the person's self-hauling activities violate the provisions of this chapter or any other applicable law or regulation.
F. Within 60 days from the date of receipt of a self-haul application, the city shall determine whether the self-haul application complies with the requirements of this chapter and, based on that determination, shall approve or disapprove the self-haul application. If the city fails to approve or disapprove the self-haul application within such 60-day period, the city is deemed to have approved the self-haul application. 17 1490928 Rev. 10_22_2025
G. Any business, non-residential property, or multi-family residential property approved application to self-haul recyclable or organic material shall keep a record of the amount of waste material delivered to each solid waste facility, operation, activity, or property that processes or recovers recyclable or organic waste. Records shall be made available to the solid waste manager upon request. The records shall include the following information:
1. Delivery receipts and weight tickets from the entity accepting the recyclable or organic material;
2. The amount of waste material, in cubic yards or tons, the generator delivered to each entity; and
3. A record of the entities that received the waste materials.
SECTION 22.
A. Subsection E is hereby added to section 13.24.620 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:
E. All properties receiving an exemption are subject to an on-site inspection at least once every five years.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.620 remain unchanged and in full effect.
SECTION 23.
A. Subsection C of section 13.24.750 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. When a violation continues to exist following the first inspection and according to the timeframe for mandatory correction established by the notice of non- compliance, which shall be no less than 30 days and no more than 90 days, there shall be, upon re-inspection, a re-inspection fee imposed against the responsible person. Should a violation continue following the re-inspection, additional re- inspections shall be conducted and applicable re-inspection fees may be imposed.
B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 13.24.750 remain unchanged and in full effect.