a. As used in this section:
1. The term "home occupation" shall mean a dwelling unit located within a residential portion of a building that is used in part for the purpose of engaging in an occupation authorized by law to be practiced at such location in addition to residential use;
2. The term "medical office/group medical center" shall mean an office located within a residential portion of a building that is used for the purpose of practicing a medical profession authorized by law to be practiced at such location;
3. The term "other residential office" shall mean an office, other than a medical office/group medical center, located within a residential portion of a building that is authorized by law to be used as an office by virtue of such use having been established prior to December 15, 1961; and
4. The term "designated recyclable materials" shall be as defined in rules of the commissioner adopted pursuant to section 16-305 of this code.
b. The commissioner is authorized to collect the following annual fees for the collection and disposal of solid waste generated by home occupations, medical offices/group medical centers, and other residential offices, located within buildings which receive department collection and disposal service:
Average Total Number of 20 Gallon Bags Generated Per Week, Including Designated Recyclable Materials | Annual Collection and Disposal Fee |
Not more than 5 | $303.00 |
6-10 | $563.00 |
11-15 | $823.00 |
16-20 | $1,083.00 |