For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. A structure as defined in the Building Code.
CONNECTION. Part of the water service line which runs from the main to the property line, including all appurtenances to make the service complete and ready to use.
CONSUMER. The person legally or equitably responsible for the payment of charges for water or sewer rent on any premises. The term USER is interchangeable with CONSUMER.
CONTROLLED. Owned, operated, or leased by.
COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITIES. The authority having jurisdiction over the water and sewer system for the county and all appurtenances thereof.
EASEMENT. An acquired legal right for the specific use of land owned by others.
HIS. Shall also mean HERS.
MAIN. Water pipe usually laid in a street running parallel to the property line which distributes water or collects sewage.
MAY. The action referred to is permissive.
OCCUPANT. The consumer who is actually in possession of, or control of, any premises.
OWNER. The person having legal or equitable title to any premises.
PERSON. An individual, firm, association, partnership, or corporation.
PREMISES. Land, building, or other structure and appurtenances thereof.
SERVICE LINE. A water line which may service a house, business, apartments, and the like, which runs from the street to the establishment being served.
SHALL. The action referred to is mandatory.
UNIT. Separate dwelling and living quarters.
UNUSUAL CONDITIONS. Delays in acquiring materials, parts, and/or supplies, or rock encountered in construction and other items which might cause delays not under the control of the county.
(1996 Code, § 52.02) (Ord. passed 9-20-1993; Ord. passed 10-2-2006)