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Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE

§ 51.27 ENFORCEMENT.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) The city has broad authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to, issuance of a citation, a notice of violation, a notice to abate, an administrative fine, or a declaration of nuisance.

(B) Other remedies allowed by law may be used, including civil action or prosecution as misdemeanor or infraction. The city may pursue civil actions in the California courts to seek recovery of unpaid administrative citations. The city may choose to delay court action until such time as a sufficiently substantial number of violations, or cumulative size of violations exist such that court action is a reasonable use of city staff and resources. The city may record any notices as liens against the subject property.

(C) Responsible entity for enforcement. Enforcement pursuant to this chapter may be undertaken by the City Enforcement Official or their designee and the City Attorney.

(D) Process for enforcement.

(1) The City Enforcement Official and/or their designee will monitor compliance with the chapter randomly and through compliance reviews, route reviews, investigation of complaints, and an inspection program. The city may issue an official notification to notify regulated entities of its obligations under this chapter. The City Enforcement Official and/or their designee will issue a notice of violation requiring compliance within 60 days of issuance of the notice.

(2) Absent compliance by the respondent within the deadline set forth in the notice of violation, the city will commence an action to impose penalties, via an administrative citation and fine, pursuant to the city fine guidelines at the city's discretion. Notices will be sent to the "owner" at the official address of the owner maintained by the tax collector for the city or if no such address is available, to the owner at the address of the dwelling or commercial property or to the party responsible for paying for the collection services, depending upon available information.

(3) Property owners in the city are responsible for violations caused by tenants.

(E) Penalty amounts for types of violations. The penalty amounts for types of violation will be consistent with the City of Eureka's Code § 10.99 and the city may update the penalty amounts, procedures and process from time to time to ensure compliance with this chapter.

(F) Appeals process. Persons receiving an administrative citation containing a penalty for an uncorrected violation may request a hearing to appeal the citation. A hearing will be held only if it is requested within the time prescribed and consistent with the city's procedures in the city's codes for appeals of administrative citations § 10.47. The city will appoint a hearing officer who will conduct the hearing and issue a final written order. Any affected person who is dissatisfied with the determination of the City Manager may appeal the same to the City Council.

ill be held only if it is requested within the time prescribed and consistent with the city's procedures in the city's codes for appeals of administrative citations § 10.47. The city will appoint a hearing officer who will conduct the hearing and issue a final written order. Any affected person who is dissatisfied with the determination of the City Manager may appeal the same to the City Council.

(G) Education period for non-compliance. Beginning January 1, 2023 and through December 31, 2023, the city or its designee will conduct inspections, route reviews or waste evaluations, and compliance reviews, depending upon the type of regulated entity, to determine compliance; and if the city determines that organic waste generator, self-hauler, hauler, tier one commercial edible food generator, food recovery organization, food recovery service, or other entity is not in compliance, it will provide educational materials to the entity describing its obligations under this chapter.

(H) Civil penalties for non-compliance. Beginning January 1, 2024, if the city and/or designee determines that an organic waste generator, self-hauler, hauler, tier one or tier two commercial edible food generator, food recovery organization, food recovery service, or other entity is not in compliance with this chapter, it will document the noncompliance or violation, issue a notice of violation, and take enforcement action.

(I) Fee disputes; limitations on time to challenge. Any subscriber that disputes for any reason a fee or charge imposed under the authority of this chapter may seek review of that fee as set forth in this section. Any and all fee disputes must be filed no later than 30 days after the fee or charge is assessed. If an appeal is not filed within 30 days, the fee or charge is final, unappealable, fully due and payable, and subject to all applicable collection and lien remedies. (Ord. 943-C.S., passed 2-21-23)

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▸ Contents — Eureka Zoning Code
Eureka Zoning Code
  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. ▸ Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
    Overview
    1. § 51.01 FINDINGS, PURPOSE, AND AUTHORITY.
    2. § 51.02 DEFINITIONS.
    3. § 51.03 MANDATORY COLLECTION SERVICE.
    4. § 51.04 CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION.
    5. § 51.05 CURBSIDE BULKY ITEM/GOODS COLLECTION.
    6. § 51.06 CURBSIDE ORGANICS WASTE COLLECTION.
    7. § 51.07 ORGANICS REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY GENERATORS.
    8. § 51.08 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES INCLUDING MULTI…
    9. § 51.09 COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF PROHIBITED WASTES.
    10. § 51.10 INDIVIDUAL WASTE REMOVAL.
    11. § 51.11 LITTERING; UNLAWFUL DISPOSAL.
    12. § 51.12 ORGANICS DE MINIMIS WAIVERS FOR COMMERCIAL GENERATORS.
    13. § 51.13 EXCLUSIONS.
    14. § 51.14 DISCONTINUING SERVICE UPON VACANCY.
    15. § 51.15 BILLING FOR SERVICES.
    16. § 51.16 RATE DEVIATIONS.
    17. § 51.17 STORAGE.
    18. § 51.18 CONTAINERS.
    19. § 51.19 FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION OR REMOVAL.
    20. § 51.20 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.
    21. § 51.21 RIGHT TO COLLECT SOLID WASTE.
    22. § 51.22 UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION PROHIBITED.
    23. § 51.23 CIVIL ACTION BY FRANCHISE COLLECTOR/HAULER.
    24. § 51.24 COLLECTION CONTRACT.
    25. § 51.25 COLLECTION VEHICLES.
    26. § 51.26 INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS BY CITY.
    27. § 51.27 ENFORCEMENT.
    28. § 51.28 REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULERS AND FACILITY OPERATORS.
    29. § 51.29 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL EDIBLE FOOD GENERATORS.
    30. § 51.30 REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD RECOVERY ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVI…
    31. § 51.31 PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS.
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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