For the purposes of this article, the term "refuse compactor" means a semipermanent, leak and rodent resistant container constructed of impervious material and capable of temporarily storing and reducing the volume of refuse contained within it a minimum of 65 percent. For purposes of this article, the term "grease container" means any container used for the storage, collection or removal of cooking grease or kindred refuse. The owner or his agent or occupant of an occupational unit may erect and maintain a refuse compactor or grease container on the public way only in compliance with the procedures set out in this Article XI-B and shall be granted only if the department of streets and sanitation determines that the premises has no other suitable location for the compactor. The commissioner of the department of streets and sanitation shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the definition of suitable location.
(Added Coun. J. 7-7-99, p. 6985, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 10-3-01, p. 68141, § 3)