Small business garbage fee.

Charlotte City Code § 10-36

in effect

Sec. 10-36. - Small business garbage fee. (a) Purpose and eligibility. This fee is for the provision of services set forth in section 10-30(b) and section 10-30(c). (b) Administration. The fee can be billed as an invoice that is due within 30 days after issuance in order to commence any service pursuant to section 10-30(b) and section 10-30(c). (c) Adjustments. (1) Notice of refund request. i. Any person, whom is assessed a fee, may file a notice in writing with the SWS department head. The notice should include documentation supporting the person's argument. ii. If the SWS department head determines the fee is owed, the person shall have 15 days from the receipt of the written decision to appeal to the city manager. The city manager's office shall review the information and determine if the fee is or is not owned by the property owner. The city manager's office shall issue a written decision to the property owner and provide a copy to the SWS department head. iii. If a written decision is favorable to the person, then the city shall issue a refund. (2) If a fee has been assessed in an amount that is in excess of the amount established by the city, the city shall refund, rebate, or credit an appropriate amount to any affected person or property owner. (Ord. No. 1111, § 1(Exh. A), 4-13-2026)

Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10HESA_ARTIISOWASE_S10-36SMBUGAFEFetched: 10/27/2026