(A) In order that domestic and residential users of sewage services shall not be penalized for the sprinkling of lawns during the months of June, July, August, and September, the billing for sewage service for residences or domestic users for the months of June, July, August, and September shall be based on the average of the water usage billed for the previous months of January, February, March, and April. In the event the water usage for the previous months of January, February, March, and April is greater than the water usage for the months of June, July, August, and September, then the billing for sewage service shall be computed on the actual water used in the month for which the sewage service bill is being rendered.
(1) In case of an emergency drought situation during the month of May, an adjustment will be made on sewage rates for those residents of the city whose water meter readings show excessive water usage and are on sprinkling rates from the previous year. Said adjustment shall be computed as set forth above.
(2) The decision concerning an emergency drought situation will be made by the Utility Service Board prior to June 1.
(B) Domestic or residential sewage service, as applicable to the sprinkling rate, shall apply to each lot, parcel of real estate, or building which is occupied and used as a residence. The sprinkling rate shall not apply to any premises which are partially or wholly used for industrial or commercial purposes.
(C) In the event a portion of the premises is used for commercial or industrial purposes and a portion for residential use, the owner may separate the water service so that the residential portion of the premises is served through a separate meter, and in that case, the water usage as registered by the water meter serving the portion of the premises used for residential purposes would qualify under the sprinkling rate.
('75 Code, § 7.12) (Ord. CO-67-18, passed 11-28-67; Am. Ord. CO-80-19, passed 11-24-80; Am. Ord. CO-81-8, passed 9-28-81; Am. Ord. CO-88-13, passed 9-26-88; Am. Ord. PO-98-4, passed 6-8-98)