A. Residential Premises Defined: Residential premises are those used exclusively for dwelling purposes whether owned or rented by the occupant or occupants. All other premises shall be deemed commercial for the purpose of this chapter.
B. Base Rate And Usage Rate: The owner or occupant of each residential premises connected to the sewer system shall pay a base rate and usage rate according to a schedule established by resolution of the city council, as provided in Montana Code Annotated title 69, chapter 7, part 1; provided, that said resolution shall not have an effective date until ten (10) days after the date of adoption. The usage rate shall be applied to the average monthly water usage consumed in the months of January through April in such year as registered by the water meter installed on such premises. (Ord. 05-2002, 5-21-2002)