(a) Connection permitted. Except as provided in subsection (b), the owner of improved property abutting a public water or wastewater main is permitted to connect to a public water main or wastewater main constructed: (i) at the cost of a developer or other individual in order to provide service to property being developed; or (ii) by the County solely at County expense except for a project initiated under § 13-5-302 or § 13-5-303. Before an owner makes a connection to a water main or wastewater main in accordance with this subsection, the owner shall make appropriate applications for permits required by this Code for connection to a water main or wastewater main and shall pay the applicable permit fees, connection charges imposed under § 13-5-813, and assessments imposed under §§ 13-5-601 et seq.
(b) Connection required. The Director may require connection to a water main or wastewater main for property that is permitted to connect under subsection (a) when necessary to protect the public health or welfare. Within six months after the date of a written notice of the requirement to connect under this subsection, the owner of the property shall comply with and be subject to the requirements in § 13-5-305(e) through (i).
(Bill No. 79-20)