The Knox City Council members again tabled the second reading of the dumpster ordinance last night.
City Attorney David Matsey was able to pare down the ordinance, so it suits the city and focuses on the residential district. Matsey said the ordinance restricts the use of dumpsters in areas zoned R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 on the public right of way. As the discussion went on, the council wanted to go further to include the dumpsters on private property. Mayor Rick Chambers suggested allowing dumpsters on private property as long as they are behind the front of the house in a fenced area and permitted to be there by a building permit. The dumpster may be placed on the property for ten days out of a 30 day period once a year. Discussion also surrounded proper registration by the contractor placing the dumpster on the property.
Other corrections were made to the ordinance including a fine scale. It was suggested that the ordinance reflect the ordinance bureau guidelines for fines.
The council will review the changes to the ordinance at their next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
