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Chapter 5.28 — DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS

Whittier Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Whittier

5.28.010 - Drive-in restaurant defined.

A "drive-in restaurant" for the purposes of this chapter is defined as a restaurant use which has facilities to allow patrons to consume prepared food at an area outside an enclosed building; and/or has facilities which would allow the service of prepared foods directly to a patron while that patron is in a motor vehicle, whether or not for consumption on the premises.

(Amended during 1983 codification: prior code § 6270)

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5.28.030 - Disposal of refuse.

Each drive-in restaurant shall, at least once in each twenty-four-hour period, dispose of all paper, cups, plates, napkins, garbage and other waste material accumulated upon the premises. It shall be the duty of the owner, manager or person in charge of the drive-in restaurant to keep the premises in and about the restaurant, including the adjoining parking area, at all times free from rubbish, waste products and debris including napkins, straws, paper cups, plates, bottles, cans and other similar waste products.

(Prior code § 6270.1)

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5.28.040 - Littering prohibited.

No person shall place, throw or deposit any food, beverage, paper, bottles, cans or similar waste materials upon the premises of any drive-in restaurant, or in the parking area adjacent thereto, unless the waste material is placed in a waste receptacle which shall be conveniently provided upon the premises or parking area.

(Prior code § 6270.4)

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