Accumulation of waste; proof

The fact that any residential unit or any commercial property located in the city is occupied shall be proof that garbage or other refuse is being produced or accumulated upon such premises. However, a temporary residential vacancy, regardless of duration, shall not authorize a refund or excuse the nonpayment of any waste fee. Waste fees shall be chargeable on a pro rata basis on new residential units immediately following the building and zoning department's issuance of a temporary or final certificate of occupancy, or whenever the first waste is picked up from such unit by the city, whichever shall occur first.

(Ord. No. 10128, § 1, 7-10-86; Code 1980, § 22-3; Ord. No. 11703, § 3, 9-28-98)