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Consider amending and re-enacting Section 6-2-38, Refuse Disposal for Multifamily and Boardinghouses, of the Harrisonburg City Code
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Presented By: Jim Baker, Director of Public Works
Recommendation and Review
Current Section 6-2-38 requires most multifamily developments to provide a garbage storage area, appropriate storage devices (dumpsters) for use by residents of the development, and contracting for trash collection; however, as written, it applies only to developments with at least six units and where at least half of the units are rented. Determining the percentage of a development that is owner-occupied, rather than rented, is a time-consuming process. The proposed changes would remove this exemption.
Additionally, as written, it’s not always clear who is responsible for continuing the upkeep of the refuse storage areas is there is not a single owner of the entire development. Therefore, the amendments clarify that either the owner or property owners’ association is responsible for providing the refuse storage area and arranging for trash collection.