Amarillo staff propose code changes to grease traps, school and childcare permit fees

Mar 12, 2025

Environmental Health proposed moving the 'extensively remodeled' definition to chapter level, adjusting permit rates to reduce charges for schools and child‑care centers, removing duplicate state vending‑water rules, and amending grease trap sizing and tank‑tee requirements; restaurants provided written support, staff said.

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City environmental health staff proposed a series of municipal code updates intended to reduce regulatory cost burdens and improve wastewater protection.

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