Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris constitutes approximately 40% of waste generated.  In response to State-mandated waste reduction goals and as a part of the City’s efforts to increase diversion, the City adopted the Construction and Demolition Ordinance.  

The C&D Ordinance Applies to the Following Projects:

1. A newly constructed building;
2. A residential addition, renovation and/or alteration that increases the building's conditioned area, volume or size; 
3. A non-residential addition, renovation, and/or alteration of an existing non-residential building (regardless of the proposed construction value) and/or;
4. City sponsored construction, demolition, or renovation project of 5,000 square feet or greater

Project Requirements:

1. Pay the Construction Waste Management Plan Administrative Processing Fee - $50.per application 
2. Before the construction and/or demolition work, submit a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan with project plans to the Building and Safety Division for Approval.
3. Submit the “Diversion Security Deposit” (maximum $30,000). You may pay by check, credit card, cash or bond. 

• Demolition:  6% of project valuation
• Construction or Addition (Single Family):  2% of project valuation 

       3. At project completion: submit a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan Compliance Report with ORIGINAL facility tags within 6 months of certificate of occupancy. 

       4. Allow 4-6 weeks for refund processing.

Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan - Before Construction

Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan Compliance Report - After Project Finalized

To obtain a Security Deposit Refund 

1. Divert 65% of the project's estimated debris 
2. Debris must be taken to a certified mixed debris recycling facility or a certified recycler
3. Submit original facility tags (with project address) documenting diversion activities
4. Deposit waived for projects with deposit of $200 or less
5. Non-residential additions of 1,000 ft² or more and building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or more must recycle universal waste. Universal waste is batteries, cathode, ray tubes, electronic devices, mercury containing equipment, and lamps. 
6. The applicant must reuse or recycle 100% of all trees, stumps, rocks, assorted vegetation from land clearing. Original facility receipt documenting the reuse or recycling of material is required. 

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