NYC Administrative Code

§ 16-114.1 — Rates for collection and disposal of solid waste from home occupations, medical offices/group medical centers, and other residential offices.

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What is NYC AC § 16-114.1?

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This section establishes the rates for the collection and disposal of solid waste generated by home occupations, medical offices, and other residential offices. The commissioner is authorized to set annual fees based on the average number of 20-gallon bags generated per week. Applies to owners of residential properties with these types of uses.

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§ 16-114.1 Rates for collection and disposal of solid waste from home occupations, medical offices/group medical centers, and other residential offices.

AC § 16-114.1

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 MaterialsAnnual Collection and Disposal FeeNot more than 5$303.00 6-10$563.00 11-15$823.00 16-20$1,083.00

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