(A) Temporary disconnection. If a structure is demolished or extensively remodeled and the sewer is disconnected for 24 months or less, the property owner may request a reduced rate during the temporary disconnection. The reduced rate shall consist of the bond and interest, replacement cost, and billing cost. The reduced rate shall be assessed each month until the certificate of occupancy is issued by the Steuben County Building Commission.
(B) Permanent disconnection. If an existing structure is demolished and the sewer is disconnected for more than 24 months, the owner may choose to either:
(1) Pay a reduced rate consisting of the bond and interest, replacement cost, and billing cost to reserve that connection for future use; or
(2) Request, in writing to the Town Council, that the public sanitary sewer connection be vacated. In this case all monthly sewer fees shall be discontinued.
(3) All charges for sewer service shall cease upon the favorable inspection by town officials, or their designee, indicating that the sewer lines have been safely terminated and the inspection fee has been paid. Any request for a sewer connection following termination shall be considered a new sewer connection and shall require payment of all applicable fees and approvals required for a new sewer connection.
(C) Vacating a connection. Requests to vacate a public sanitary sewer connection shall be made by the property owner in writing to the Town Council. Upon approval by the Town Council, all monthly sewer fees shall be discontinued. Any future connection on the same property shall follow the application process for new connections in § 51.51 New Connections. All new connection fees shall apply.
(Ord. 2017-03, passed 9-11-17)