For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADJUSTMENT. A determination that the volumetric amount of sewage which enters the sewer system from a premises is deemed to be a defined amount substantially different from that amount specified in a resolution of the City Council referred to hereinafter.
AVERAGE SEWAGE. The average amount of sewage which enters the sewer system from a user, as determined and established for residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental users from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
CITY. City of Alhambra.
CITY COUNCIL. The City Council of the city of Alhambra.
COMMERCIAL. That use of the sewer system which is in any manner related to the operation of or on any premises for purposes of business, commerce or trade.
GOVERNMENTAL. That use of the sewer system by a city, city and county, county, state, federal government, or a political subdivision of any of the foregoing.
INDUSTRIAL. That use of the sewer system which is in any manner related to manufacturing or processing activities.
PREMISES. A parcel of real property, and any appurtenances and improvements situated thereto, discharging sewage or connected to the sewer system.
RESIDENTIAL. That use of the sewer system which is related to predominately residential use of the premises in discharging sewage into the sewer system.
SEWAGE. The used, spent, or wasted discharge of the community of the city received, directly or indirectly, by the sewer system from one or more of the following sources: residences, commercial buildings, industrial plants, other structures and institutions, subsurface water, surface water, and storm water.
SEWER USER FEE. That amount imposed upon users of the sewage system as provided for in this chapter.
SEWER SYSTEM. The entire network of appurtenances, improvements, fixtures, real and personal property involved and contributing to the operation and maintenance of the sewage collection and disposal system of the city, including, but not limited to, sewer facilities and pumping stations.
USER. An owner or occupant, whether commercial, governmental, industrial, or residential, of an appurtenance, improvement, building, lot or premises being served by the city.
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS SUPERINTENDENT. The Water and Sewer Systems Superintendent of the city.
('86 Code, § 16.18.010) (Ord. 3930, passed - - )