(a) For any lot, parcel of land, building or premises, from which connection is made with the City sewerage system or which begins to discharge sewage, industrial waste, water or other liquid into the City sewerage system, either directly or indirectly, after this chapter becomes effective (Ordinance 23-54, passed September 14, 1954), a charge shall be made pursuant to this chapter, the same to be a per diem pro rata amount based upon the minimum charge per month from the time such sewer connection is made, or from the time such discharge into the City sewerage system, either directly or indirectly, is begun, until the next following regular period, except that if the measured service exceeds the minimum charge, the corresponding measured rate or rates shall be charged.
(b) The sewer charge made under this chapter shall be payable as provided in Section 1044.16, provided that the amount of the charge payable for any lot, parcel of land, building, premises, municipal corporation or other political subdivision at the first payment period after this chapter becomes effective (Ordinance 23-54, passed September 14, 1954) shall be determined on the basis of a per diem proratement of the minimum charge herein established beginning with the date this chapter becomes effective (Ordinance 23-54, passed September 14, 1954), except that in those cases in which the metered or measured charge exceeds the minimum charge, the metered or measured charge shall be the basis.
(Ord. 23-54. Passed 9-14-54.)