For the purpose of this chapter and the wastewater improvement policy, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“APPLICANT.” A person, firm, corporation, partnership or other entity who has the authority to act on behalf of the owner(s) or developer(s) of a new development or existing water and/or sewer service connection.
“CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT.” Land and/or facilities for the collection, treatment or disposal of sewage or sewage byproducts, or for the distribution, pumping, storage, raw water production or treatment of potable water.
“CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.” The five-year capital improvement project list adopted by the Board. The list shall describe each project and the estimated cost of each capital improvement to be funded.
“COLLECTOR SEWER.” The sewer line to which sewer laterals are connected. Collector sewer lines shall be at least eight inches in diameter.
“DEVELOPMENT.” The construction of improvements to land which requires modification of existing water and/or sewer service connection or the construction of new water and/or sewer service connections to the city water and/or wastewater systems.
“MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS.” Improvements to wastewater treatment plant, interceptor sewers, trunk sewers, or sewage pump stations which are specified in the Wastewater Master Plan.
“MINOR IMPROVEMENTS.” Improvements required to connect a proposed development to existing water or wastewater systems’ facilities in compliance with the city’s specifications.
“NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.” All development other than residential development and includes commercial and industrial development.
“RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.” The construction of improvements to property used for the construction of a dwelling unit or dwelling units.
“RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENT UNIT (REU).” The basis for comparing different water and wastewater customers. One REU is equal to 300 gallons per day when calculating equivalency on flow basis. REU may also be calculated on a mass quantity basis when flow is not representative for calculation.
“SEWER LATERAL.” The sewer line that connects a building sewer to the public sanitary sewer.
“SEWER SERVICE.” A utility service provided by the city for a specific applicant upon approval of an application.
“SEWER SERVICE CONNECTION.” The connection between a customer’s building sewer to the collector sewer, including the sewer lateral pipe up to the fitting on the collector sewer to which the sewer lateral pipe connects.
“TRUNK SEWER.” The sewer line to which collector sewer lines are connected. Trunk sewer lines are at least 12 inches in diameter.
“WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN.” A document adopted by the Board of Public Works and the City Council, outlining a plan for the orderly growth of wastewater services, including the collection and treatment components.
“WASTEWATER SYSTEM CAPACITY FEE.” A fee charged to an applicant who is authorized to connect to the city’s wastewater system or who is authorized to increase the capacity of an existing sewer connection.
(Ord. 1639, passed 12-19-16)