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ORDINANCE: O-2000-25
SUBJECT: Regulation of Emissions from Crematories
ADDRESS: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
FUNDING SOURCE: Environmental Services
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: Due to problems being created by
the excessive smoke emissions from a crematory in Lakewood, the Council has
directed that the attached ordinance be brought forward. The ordinance provides
for the following:
· Smoke opacity cannot exceed 20% for more than 60 continuous seconds.
· Crematories must install a continuous opacity monitor and recorder.
· All crematories must receive annual service and opacity monitor calibration
once a month.
· Records must be provided to the City.
· Operators of crematories must be trained and certified annually.
· Crematories must obtain a license from the City to operate.
· There is an appeal process for license denial.
· The City may suspend, revoke, modify or place conditions on continuation
of a license. The licensee is entitled to an appeal hearing.
· Failure to comply with the ordinance is punishable by a fine up to
$1,000 per violation and/or jail for up to one year.
DATE OF FIRST READING: July 22, 2002
DATE OF SECOND READING: August 12, 2002
ORIGINATED BY: Public Works
STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Richard J. Plastino, 303-987-7901
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Ordinance O-2002-25
SUBMITTED BY:
Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
REVIEWED BY:
Joni Inman, Director Mayor and City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager
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