For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLOSELY BUILT-UP AREAS. Any areas situated inside the corporate limits of the city where are located either residential or business buildings.
HEALTH OFFICER. The health authority having jurisdiction in the city or its authorized representative.
PERSON. Any individual, firm or corporation.
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM. Any sewage disposal system not constructed, installed, maintained, operated and owned by the city and its taxing district established for that purpose.
PUBLIC SEWER. Any sewer constructed, installed, maintained, operated and owned by the city or its taxing district established for that purpose. A sewer installed for the purpose of carrying surface water runoff and sub-soil drainage, shall not be considered a PUBLIC SEWER under this definition.
SANITARY SEWER. A sewer which carries sewage and to which storm, surface and ground waters are not intentionally admitted.
SEWAGE. Any combination of human excreta and waste water from water closets, laundries, sinks, bathing facilities and other objectionable waste waters.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM. Any arrangement of devices and structures used for receiving, treating and disposing of sewage.
SEWER. A pipe or conduit for carrying sewage.
(Ord. G-67-293, passed 6-5-1967)