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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 13
Chapter 13.02
Section 13.02.0350
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste

Article II. Collection

Section 13.02.0350 Premises Site Plan Approval for Solid Waste Collection Area Required
  1. Customers are responsible for obtaining the advance plan approval of the Director of Solid Waste Management or their designee of all proposed waste storage areas, collection points, and customer equipment to be used.
  1. This requirement shall apply whenever new construction or remodeling occurs or whenever the customer’s waste disposal needs change.
  1. Customers involved in the City building permit or plan review process remain responsible for obtaining affirmative approval from the Director of Solid Waste Management of their designee in addition to other municipal approval requirements. At all times, it remains the customer’s sole responsibility to obtain such approval, which should not be presumed.
  1. Note that for customer convenience, other parts of a building project may be approved, but solid waste approval of a site plan as required herein may not be inferred thereby.

Date Passed: Monday, June 23, 2025

Effective Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025

ORD C36705 Section 25