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Hemet council: litter/dumping rules, sign‑fee waiver, water/sewer study and other administrative steps
Summary
Council introduced a strengthened litter/illegal dumping ordinance, approved a temporary waiver of sign‑permit fees through April 30, 2026 (with fine forgiveness on compliance), adopted an urgency extension for commercial trash enclosure compliance to Jan. 1, 2028, continued downtown kitchen grant discussion and set a Prop 218 hearing for water and sewer rate changes on Feb. 10, 2026.
The Dec. 9 Hemet City Council meeting included a group of administrative actions and staff directions aimed at addressing blight, business vitality and utility system finances.
Litter and illegal dumping: The council introduced amendments to Chapter 53 of the Hemet Municipal Code to expand enforcement authority, clarify maintenance requirements, add cost recovery for abatement and explicitly include electronic waste as prohibited material; the first reading and introduction by title passed unanimously. The changes aim to give code enforcement clearer tools to address recurring dumping and litter problems.
Sign‑permit fee waiver and fines: To encourage replacement of temporary signage and…
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