Council adopts ordinance adding fats, oils and grease provisions to city code

Mar 23, 2026

On a second reading the council approved an ordinance amending the City Code to add a provision addressing discharge of fats, oils and greases; the measure passed by voice vote after brief discussion with staff.

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The Decatur City Council approved a second reading ordinance to add provisions to the City Code addressing the discharge of fats, oils and greases (commonly called FOG) into the municipal collection system. Staff introduced the item as a development services program designed to regulate discharge that can cause blockages and service interruptions.

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