G35-99 Ordinance No. G35-99
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 . 54, ENTITLED SCAVENGERS,
OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has determined it is necessary
to regulate the licensing and storage of motor vehicles used
for hauling garbage, trash and refuse originating in the city
to preserve order and cleanliness and to prevent visual
blight ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has determined it is necessary
to regulate the licensing and storage of motor vehicles
hauling refuse, yard waste and recyclable materials to protect
the health, safety, welfare, morals, convenience, and comfort
to the public .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS :
Section 1 . That Chapter 6 . 54 of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended by amending
Section 6 . 54 . 020 to read as follows :
Applications for a license as required by
tow Section 6 . 54 . 010 shall be made in writing on the
scavenger license application form provided for such
purpose and submitted to the city clerk for referral
to the council . License applications must be
completed in full . No license shall be issued except
on order of the council .
Section 2 . That Chapter 6 . 54 of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended by amending
Section 6 . 54 . 040C to read as follows:
C. Each vehicle used by the applicant for the
collection of garbage, trash, ashes, or animal ,
human or vegetable refuse or offal originating in
the city shall prominently display a valid motor
vehicle license plate for the state in which the
vehicle is registered. Further, each vehicle shall
also prominently display, when applicable, a
certificate of safety issued by the state in which
the vehicle is licensed and any certificate of
safety issued by a federal regulatory agency.
Section 3 . That Chapter 6 . 54 of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended by amending
Section 6 . 54 . 050 to read as follows :
6 . 54 . 050 Equipment .
The following requirements shall apply to all
equipment operated by haulers under the provisions
of this chapter.
A. Vehicles and equipment used for hauling
garbage or human, animal , or vegetable refuse or
offal shall have a watertight body approved by the
city.
B. Vehicles and equipment used for hauling
trash, paper or ashes shall be constructed and
equipped so as to prevent loss of such contents,
including a cover over the top of such vehicle or
equipment where the vehicle or equipment is being
operated on the public streets .
C. No such vehicle or equipment shall be
permitted to remain parked or stored on any property
located within the city when not in use, provided:
1 . Any such vehicle or equipment may be
stored within a totally enclosed building or
shed, provided such building or shed conforms
with all applicable provisions of the city' s
building code and zoning ordinance .
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2 . Any such vehicle or equipment may be
stored within a commercial operations yard, as
that term is defined in Section 19 . 90 . 182 of
this code, located within a GI General
Industrial zoning district .
D. The overnight storage of garbage, trash,
ashes, or animal , human or vegetable refuse or offal
in any such vehicle or equipment shall be prohibited.
E. All vehicles and equipment shall be
maintained in a manner that prevents rodents and
insects from harboring or feeding in or near such
vehicles or equipment and in a manner that
effectively dissipates the presence of offensive
odors .
Section 4 . That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are
hereby repealed.
Section 5 . That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect immediately after its passage in the manner
provided by law.
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Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: June 23, 1999
tooft Passed: June 23 , 1999
Omnibus Vote : Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded: June 24 , 1999
Published:
Attest :
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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