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Air Curtain Incinerator Code Amendment (COD25-0004)

Description

An applicant-initiated text amendment to permit above-ground air curtain incinerators as an ancillary use at materials recovery facilities.

Impact summary

The City Council denied it on Feb 3, 2026.

Would have allowed permanent vegetative waste burning equipment near industrial and residential areas, raising air quality and health concerns.

Applicant

Name
Friends Recycling
Address
Citywide

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Denied5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.

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