HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1756ORDINANCE NO. 1756
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE ORDINANCE NO. 1266,
ORDINANCE N O . 1296, AND ORDINANCE N O. 1705
FAIRHOPE CODE OF ORDINANCES: ARTICLE VI, GARBAGE AND
TRASH COLLECTION AND DISPOS AL, SECTION 21-75
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA as follows:
Section 1. The Code of Ordinance, City of Fairhope, Alabama, Article VI, Section
21-75 , is hereby repealed and replaced with the following:
Sec. 21-75. -Rates.
(a) In the exercise of the police power of the city and for the purpose of enabling
the city to perform a governmental function , there is hereby fixed the following
garbage service fees for every occupant within the city:
RESIDENTIAL
Single Family
Apartment House
House Trailer
Backdoor Service
NONRESIDENTIAL
96 Gallon Container
Serviced as required -
Minimum 2X per week)
PERMONTH
$ 20.00 Each Receptacle (Cart)
$ 20.00 Each Receptacle (Cart)
$ 20.00 Each Receptacle (Cart)
$ 23.00 Each Receptacle (Cart)
PER MONTH
$ 25 .00 Each Receptacle (Cart)
(b) Nothing shall prevent an occupant from contracting for garbage service with
other licensed collectors within the city ; however, the minimum monthly charge
must be paid the city by every occupant.
(c) Acquiring garbage containers. Newly annexed properties or newly built homes
may acquire a garbage container by contacting the utilities department at City Hall
and paying a deposit fee set by the current deposit rate . At time of turning utilities
on and paying deposits , residents may sign up for a 96 gallon container. The
container will have an assigned serial number to the particular address. Only City
of Fairhope garbage containers will be allowed to be serviced .
( d) Alleyway services . Garbage may be serviced in all eyways but may incur
additional charges if the alleys or containers are not accessible to the automated
garbage truck. Rates in these areas could be higher if a special truck is needed to
service garbage.
(e) Any occupant who lives in a subsidized housing unit and only receives income
from Social Security may qualify for an exemption from garbage fees . The City of
Fairhope has a form that can be taken to your property manager to complete. Then,
occupant returns the form to the City for exemption consideration.
Ordinance No. 1756
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(f) Any occupant living in a housing unit that is not capable of being fully serviced
by City Garbage, Trash and/or Recycling; the occupant may complete an Application
(provided by the City) requesting a reduction by 50% of the Rates posted above.
Example: Apartment House -50% = $10.00 per Month
Section 2 . The above amended garbage rates shall go into effect on October 1, 202 2.
Section 3. Ordinance No. 1266 , Ordinance No. 1296, and Ordinance No. 1705 is
hereby repealed as stated above.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect on October 1, 2 022 upon its due adoption
and publication as required by law.
ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF AUGUST, 2022
ATTEST:
City Clerk