After 6 years of collaboration with city departments and the development and design community, SMC 23.54.040 will be updated effective October 5, 2025. The Solid Waste storage, access, and collection code now reflects long-time guidance and best practices for safe and efficient solid waste collection. It is effective across all zones and reflects the needs of housing density plans.

Changes include:

23.54.040.G : Access to solid waste containers for solid waste service providers and solid waste collection vehicles – new size requirements for gates, openings, and overhead clearance for certain containers. Also includes slope requirements.

23.54.040.A.1.a : Section applies to principal structures and DADUs

23.54.040.A.1.b : Section applies to non-residential additions over 5000 sq ft

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