Fullerton Municipal Code Ch. 5.35 Hazardous Materials Management

The city hereafter continues enforcement responsibility for Cal. Health and Safety Code Division 20, Chapter 6.95 (commencing with § 25500), relating to hazardous materials management.

(Ord. 2763, passed - -1991)

Any person required by this chapter to have a permit or to pay fees related to hazardous materials management shall pay that amount as designated in the Fire Department fee resolution, as may be amended by the Council from time-to-time. In addition to the remedies set forth in the Cal. Health and Safety Code, further remedies, fees or restitution authorized by this code, not inconsistent with the state law, shall apply to any violation of the state laws.

(Ord. 2763, passed - -1991)

Requests for appeal must be made in writing to the Fire Chief within 15 days of receiving the notice of responsibility. The written appeal must provide the reason for the appeal and describe the specific relief that the petitioner is seeking. The Fire Chief shall review the request and prepare and forward written findings and recommendations to the City Manager within 15 days. The City Manager or his or her designee shall act as the Hearing Officer. Upon receipt of the Fire Chief’s findings and recommendations, the City Manager shall, within 15 days, notify the petitioner, in writing, of the date, time and location of the appeal hearing. Such hearing shall be held within 30 days of such notification. The decision of the Hearing Officer shall be given in writing to the applicant within 15 days of the hearing and shall be final. Nothing in this code provision shall allow for an appeal process to change or modify federal, state or regional statutes or requirements.

(Ord. 2792, passed - -1991), Code Enforcement and Abatement