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days within the period for which credit is allowed. Vacant periods prior to or after the allowed credit period of January 1 December 31 cannot be included as part of the 180 consecutive days. The waste generation rate (WGU's) for vacancies will be determined as if the property were occupied (past or established use), however, the property will be assessed the readiness -to -use fee per WGU as provided in Attachment 2. Any parcels or facilities that become occupied or change use to a higher WGU classification are subject to an additional assessment fee as of the date the change occurs and it shall be the responsibility of the property owner to notify the SWDD of such changes, and pay all required fees. To insure an equitable application of the Assessment Roll the District will perform regular wastestream surveys of various Use Codes to verify the average actual waste generation rate for the various businesses in those Use Codes. The District may decrease or increase the assessment on a non -residentially assessed parcel through evaluation of the Waste Generation Rate (WGU) applied to the parcel as outlined under the Use Codes herein. Stich evaluation may be performed by the SWDD through execution of a wastestream survey based on the following information: 1. Determination by multiplying the size of container, number of containers, number of collections of the container(s) and a standard base weight of 125 lbs. per cubic yard. This 125 lbs, per cubic yard takes into account that the containers are, on the average, approximately 75% full. The base weight of 125 lbs. per cubic yard will also be evaluated on a regular basis to provide an equitable application of the standard base weight. 2. Determination by actual weights of solid waste originating from a source as may be tracked through the SWDD's computerized wastestream tracking system. 3. Determination by the performance of a wastestream survey wherein waste originating from a source is tracked and weighed during an audit period. This may be performed by the District or through the services of its franchised haulers or contracted professional engineers. 4. The SWDD may also utilize the survey data provided by property owner(s) of non-residential parcels providing the property owner(s) perform the survey utilizing a scientifically sound method acceptable to SWDD staff. Waste generation rate changes may be implemented on a specific non-residential parcel wherein a deviation of over 30% above or below the waste generation rates provided herein is determined to occur for that parcel. Where a deviation in generation rate exceeding 30% has been determined to occur within an overall Use Code or a portion thereof the SWDD may change the overall rate for the entire Use Code or that portion thereof. The survey of waste generation rates will take into account both the actual waste disposed of and the portion of the wastestream that is recycled. Where a change in the waste generation rate (WGU's) is determined to be appropriate the change will be based on the results of the actual data that is considered a more reasonably accurate representation of the actual average waste generation of the parcel(s), or the overall Use Code or portion thereof. Where the District is required to perform a wastestream study in response to specific complaints by property owners the District may charge the property owners for those services. Section IV: Additions/Changes to the Assessment Roll Any parcel added to the SWDD Roll or changing use to a higher WGU classification after January 1 of each calendar year will be assessed a disposal fee. The assessment for all parcels receiving a Certificate of Occupancy (either for new construction or parcel improvement) or changing use to a higher i. a lj days within the period for which credit is allowed. Vacant periods prior to or after the allowed credit period of January 1 December 31 cannot be included as part of the 180 consecutive days. The waste generation rate (WGU's) for vacancies will be determined as if the property were occupied (past or established use), however, the property will be assessed the readiness -to -use fee per WGU as provided in Attachment 2. Any parcels or facilities that become occupied or change use to a higher WGU classification are subject to an additional assessment fee as of the date the change occurs and it shall be the responsibility of the property owner to notify the SWDD of such changes, and pay all required fees. To insure an equitable application of the Assessment Roll the District will perform regular wastestream surveys of various Use Codes to verify the average actual waste generation rate for the various businesses in those Use Codes. The District may decrease or increase the assessment on a non -residentially assessed parcel through evaluation of the Waste Generation Rate (WGU) applied to the parcel as outlined under the Use Codes herein. Stich evaluation may be performed by the SWDD through execution of a wastestream survey based on the following information: 1. Determination by multiplying the size of container, number of containers, number of collections of the container(s) and a standard base weight of 125 lbs. per cubic yard. This 125 lbs, per cubic yard takes into account that the containers are, on the average, approximately 75% full. The base weight of 125 lbs. per cubic yard will also be evaluated on a regular basis to provide an equitable application of the standard base weight. 2. Determination by actual weights of solid waste originating from a source as may be tracked through the SWDD's computerized wastestream tracking system. 3. Determination by the performance of a wastestream survey wherein waste originating from a source is tracked and weighed during an audit period. This may be performed by the District or through the services of its franchised haulers or contracted professional engineers. 4. The SWDD may also utilize the survey data provided by property owner(s) of non-residential parcels providing the property owner(s) perform the survey utilizing a scientifically sound method acceptable to SWDD staff. Waste generation rate changes may be implemented on a specific non-residential parcel wherein a deviation of over 30% above or below the waste generation rates provided herein is determined to occur for that parcel. Where a deviation in generation rate exceeding 30% has been determined to occur within an overall Use Code or a portion thereof the SWDD may change the overall rate for the entire Use Code or that portion thereof. The survey of waste generation rates will take into account both the actual waste disposed of and the portion of the wastestream that is recycled. Where a change in the waste generation rate (WGU's) is determined to be appropriate the change will be based on the results of the actual data that is considered a more reasonably accurate representation of the actual average waste generation of the parcel(s), or the overall Use Code or portion thereof. Where the District is required to perform a wastestream study in response to specific complaints by property owners the District may charge the property owners for those services. Section IV: Additions/Changes to the Assessment Roll Any parcel added to the SWDD Roll or changing use to a higher WGU classification after January 1 of each calendar year will be assessed a disposal fee. The assessment for all parcels receiving a Certificate of Occupancy (either for new construction or parcel improvement) or changing use to a higher -13- ;r