A. An abandoned service is any water, sewer or natural gas service that has not been used for a period of five (5) years or longer except for services installed as part of a main extension and not put into service, which will not be considered abandoned. Services deemed abandoned shall not be eligible for reconnection after construction or repair to main infrastructure.
B. A new water, sewer or natural gas service for a premise where an abandoned service exists may use the existing abandoned water, sewer or natural gas service if it is determined to be in satisfactory condition by the Director of Public Works or his designee. If the abandoned service is reactivated without modification, the applicant shall be refunded that portion of the fees and charges expressly stated for service installation. All other fees and charges shall be the same as for a new service.
C. Abandonment under this section shall not relieve the property owner or other responsible party of any financial responsibility for charges incurred at the premises for water, sewer or natural gas services. (Ord. 611, 1-18-2011; amd. Ord. 615, 5-3-2011; Ord. 811, 5-17-2022)