HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-1989-0795INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER
Ordinance No. 795
Series of 1989
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 20-24(9) TO THE CODE OF LAWS
OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE (1989) TO PROHIBIT THE
DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE IN
CITY-OWNED SOLID WASTE RECEPTACLES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE,
COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Section 20-24(9) of Code of Laws of the City of
Wheat Ridge (effective June 1, 1989) is hereby added as follows:
Section 20-24. General prohibitions.
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(9) Deposit household or commercial solid waste in any city-
owned solid waste receptacle maintained on a sidewalk,
in a public park, or in any other public place.
Section 2. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph,
or part of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person
or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of
competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not affect
application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 3. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds,
determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under
the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is
promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and
that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and
safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.
the City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a
rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be
attained.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become
effective June 1, 1989.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of
8 to 0 on this 8th day of May , 1989, in the
ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in
the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on
final passage set for May 22 ,
1989, at 7:30 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th
Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final
reading by a vote of 6 to 0 this 22nd day of May
1989.
1989.
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
1st Publication: May 11, 1989
2nd Publication: May 25, 1989
Wheat Ridge Sentinel:
Effective Date: June 1, 1989
SIGNED by the Mayor on this 23rd day of May ,
Dan Wilde, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY
OFFICE OF QTTY. ATTORNEY
John rEj, Hayes, Ci Attorney