The city will issue a residential vacancy credit for garbage services, provided the period of the vacancy is three months or longer. The amount of the credit shall be equal to the monthly refuse service charge. A written application for a vacancy must be submitted by the property owner or tenant a minimum of ten working days prior to the date of the actual vacancy. No vacancy credit will be allowed if an application is requested or received after the actual vacancy has occurred. The Director shall have the authority to establish a fee for the actual cost of providing a vacancy credit and the resumption of services. No vacancy credits are established for commercial or industrial businesses.
(Ord. 09-02, passed - -2009) (Ord. 18-05, passed 9-18-2018)