For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AVERAGE MONTHLY BILL. The total of the 12 previous months’ water and sewer bills for any address, divided by 12. If the account is new, or has less than 12 months’ previous consumption experience, the City
Treasurer in his or her sole discretion shall use judgment to determine the average monthly bill taking into consideration the actual consumption history for the account and consumption by other customers with similar structures or similar uses.
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT/INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNT. Any account not meeting the definition of a residential account.
RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNT. An account for water or sewer service to a structure having not more than four apartments or separate dwelling units; or, any account serving any single dwelling unit in a structure having more than four such dwelling units.
(Ord. 2021-5442, passed 6-1-2021)