(a) When new application not accepted. Where service has been discontinued, refused or posted for discontinuance at a premises due to nonpayment of delinquent charges or a violation of this code, a new application will not be accepted from another person to resume service in the same place under another name so long as the previous customer continues to occupy or own the premises as his residence or place of business until:
(1) all delinquent charges are paid;
(2) arrangements for payment satisfactory to the director are made; or
(3) the violation is abated.
(b) Avoidance. This section also applies to premises where service is furnished to a tenant, and the premises are transferred to a person with notice of discontinuance for the purpose of avoiding payment of charges or avoiding enforcement of this section. (Ord. 19201)