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Committee advances updated metal-recycling code with new compliance, inspections and separation rules
Summary
Staff presented revisions to the city's metal-recycling code package that increase enforcement tools, shorten violation cure periods and add temporary licensing; the committee voted to forward the ordinance to City Council.
Staff summarized proposed amendments to update city code provisions governing metal-recycling and similar operations, including additions to the fire-code chapter and clarifications to Chapter 11 and Chapter 16 enforcement processes. Mike Shannon presented the package and said the workforce group convened industry and community members for 10 meetings beginning in September 2024.
Key changes described by staff include shortening cure periods for violations (for some items to two business days), adding civil fines alongside criminal enforcement, creating a 30-day temporary license to allow administrative fixes, requiring…
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