A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, as a condition to the issuance or renewal of a business license, the applicant shall pay to the city the national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) program regulatory fee, in the amount established by resolution of the city council, pursuant to title 13, chapter 13.54 of this code.
B. Any person whose sole place of business is his or her residence, and who is conducting such business pursuant to a valid home occupation permit issued by the city, shall be exempt from payment of the NPDES program regulatory fee as a condition of issuance or renewal of a business license. (Ord. 2742, 2010)