For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. A person applying for a certificate of compliance or temporary certificate of compliance.
CASH SECURITY. Cash, certified check or treasurer’s check.
DYE TEST. Any commonly accepted method of testing whereby dye is introduced into the storm, surface or subsurface water connection system and downspouts of structures or improvements to real property to determine if surface stormwater is entering into the sanitary sewer system.
IMPROVED AND SEWERED REAL PROPERTY. Real property on which any building, driveway or parking pad, other surface or subsurface structure or improvement has been constructed, installed or erected, where the real property or any improvement on the real property is connected to the municipal sewer system.
ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE OFFICER. The municipality authorized representative appointed by the governing body, from time to time, whose duty it shall be to administer this subchapter unless such duty is expressly conferred by this subchapter upon another municipality, official or entity. Unless the governing body by resolution provides otherwise, the Municipality Secretary/Treasurer and Zoning Officer shall be designated as Ordinance Compliance Officers under this subchapter.
PERSON. Any natural person, association, partnership, corporation, syndicate, institution, agency, authority or other entity recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. The sanitary sewer lines and related facilities maintained and operated by the municipality’s designated sewer service provider.
SELL or TRANSFER. The sale, transfer or assignment of any interest in real property; provided, however, that a refinancing of real property, without a conveyance, is not a sale or transfer under this subchapter.
SURFACE STORMWATER. Surface water and ground water, including, but not limited to, roof and driveway drainage, basement seepage and surface and areaway drainage.
(Ord. 666, passed 9-17-2008)