§ 10.08.070. Dumpster requirements in public rights-of-way.

(a)

General requirements.  Dumpsters and large mobile receptacles shall be kept locked shut except when loading or unloading, must not leak, shall not overflow, shall be kept uniformly painted and free of graffiti, and the area around the container must be kept free of trash and debris. Dumpsters shall be secured to prevent unintentional rolling. Dumpsters with lockable lids shall be made available to all commercial users who request such containers at a special service charge set forth in the applicable rate schedule.

(b)

Permits in public rights-of-way.  Dumpsters or other large mobile receptacles shall not be placed in the public right-of-way unless the user first obtains a permit from the City of Reno.

(1)

Application process.  Applications shall be made to the code enforcement division of the community development department. The application shall:

(i)

Be upon forms provided by the code enforcement division, which is hereby authorized to require information reasonably necessary to carry out the intendments of this section;

(ii)

Be accompanied by the full amount of the fees chargeable for such permit.

(2)

Approval process.  Following review and investigation, the code enforcement division shall recommend either approval or denial of the application. The code enforcement division may require reasonable conditions on the placement or movement of the dumpster as may be necessary to keep the right-of-way fit for its intended purposes. The code enforcement division thereafter shall either issue a one-year permit or notify the applicant of denial, including the reason for such denial. Notification shall be sent certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address provided on the permit application or by personal service to the applicant.

(3)

Grounds for denial.  Any original or renewal application for a permit may be denied for the following causes:

(i)

The application or any other document is incomplete or contains false, misleading or fraudulent statements;

(ii)

The applicant or anyone in privity with the applicant has been subject to disciplinary action with respect to a permit to place a dumpster or other large mobile receptacle in a public right-of-way;

(iii)

The location of the dumpster or mobile receptacle presents an unreasonable safety or health hazard;

(iv)

The appurtenant premises has sufficient room, without causing unreasonable expense or interruption, to store the dumpster or large mobile receptacle; or

(v)

The appurtenant premises undergoes structural rebuilding or remodeling costing in excess of $50,000.00.

(4)

Violations; grounds for suspension or revocation.  Violators shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 1.05 of the Code. In addition, any permit issued pursuant to this title may be revoked, suspended, or summarily suspended by the code enforcement division utilizing the procedures for such discipline set forth in RMC 4.04.190, for any of the following causes:

(i)

Material fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for a permit;

(ii)

Any violation of the provisions of this article or the Reno Municipal Code; or

(iii)

The non-payment of any amounts owed to the city or the franchisee.

(5)

Appeals.  Appeals of denials, suspensions or revocations shall be conducted in conformance with the provisions for appeals set forth in Title 4.

(Code 1966, § 5.28.070; Ord. No. 3069, § 4, 3-14-83; Ord. No. 5072, § 1, 11-9-99; Ord. No. 6261, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6294, § 2, 5-22-13)