Illegal dumping A Public Nuisance
Increased illegal dumping of trash & debris throughout community has created a need for the City to adapt and respond.
When not addressed, it degrades the appearance of our community’s image.
Given this ongoing issue, the City continues to seek ways to deter individuals from illegally dumping.
Overview
The Visalia Municipal Code was in need of a definition for the act of illegal dumping. The approved amendment accomplishes this.
Illegal dumping is a public nuisance, and the approved amendment declares it.
A specific fine of $1000 is established to deter illegal dumping and hold violators accountable.
Overview
One effort to address this issue is to amend portions of Chapter 8.40 “Nuisances”.
A definition of “illegal dumping” will be codified in Section 8.40.020.
The approved definition is commonly used in other jurisdictions ordinances.
Proposed Amended changes to VMC
Additional amendment to this section is to establish a fine for illegal dumping.
Penalty fee is currently assessed per the “General Penalty” under Section 1.12.
A fine of $1,000 will be established.
This is accomplished under Section 1.13.050(D) of the municipal code.
Amendments cont.
Illegal dumping is a Public Nuisance.
Creates visual blight & becomes a community issue.
Staff believes enforcement of the increased penalty represents clean up costs that should be an available alternative utilized by Code Enforcement.
Conclusion
Move to introduce the first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-14.
Recommendation
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