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Council advances vacant‑property registration pilot and state‑mandated ADU code changes; garbage ordinance definition to be revised
Summary
The council introduced and directed revisions to several zoning/code updates: a no‑fee 12‑month vacant parcel registration pilot (approved), ADU code updates to comply with California law (introduced and first reading waived), and a proposed change to the garbage collection definition (staff asked to narrow the change to nonpayment sections).
The Placerville City Council on Jan. 13 took action on multiple code and land‑use matters. Development Services Director Carol Kendrick presented three related zoning items.
Mandatory garbage collection (Ordinance Amendment 26‑01): staff proposed adding a definition of "property owner" to mean "any property owner, tenant, or lessee" so the franchise (El Dorado Disposal) and the city can improve compliance and billing. Council members questioned whether expanding the definition across the code would cause conflicts where penalties (liens, tax assessments) fall only on the title owner. The city attorney and staff advised…
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