(a) A written application for a sewer connection permit shall be made to the Board, on official forms provided by the Board, by all property owners not connected at the time of adoption of this article who are required by this article to connect to the sewer system, or who desire to connect their properties to the sewer system. The application must be completed and must describe the location of the desired sewer connection, and the size, location and usage of the structure for which the sewer connection is requested. Each application for connection will be entertained only for improved properties and for properties on which bona-fide construction has begun for a structure requiring sewer service.
(b) For all those applications for sewer service permits filed with the Board a connection permit fee shall be due and payable on the day that application is made. A connection permit fee shall be paid by the owner of each parcel of improved property that is to be connected to the sewer system and no such connection shall be made until the fee has been deposited with the Board. A connection permit fee shall be due from each improved property regardless of whether or not connection to the sewer system is made by the owner on a voluntary or compulsory basis at the time.
(c) Upon the receipt of a properly prepared application for connection to the sewer system, together with the required fees, the Board shall issue a sewer connection permit to the owner of the property, or to his authorized representative. Neither the owner or nor any subsequent owner or tenant shall allow any other property to be attached to or connected with the sewer lines authorized under the original permit.
(d) In cases whether the Board will transport and treat wastes or users located outside of the City's political jurisdiction, a written agreement between the City and the political jurisdiction in which such users are located, if there be one, shall be required as a prerequisite for obtaining a sewer connection permit. Such agreement shall provide that the outlying political jurisdiction will institute a system of user charges acceptable to the EPA, DNR and the West Virginia Public System Commission.
(Ord. 578. Passed 10-5-82.)