For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMPANY, GRANTEE and FRANCHISEE. Any private utility system to which a franchise has been granted by the city.
CONSUMER and CUSTOMER. Any user of a utility.
MULTI-UNIT DWELLING. All buildings that contain 4 or more units for residential occupancy.
MUNICIPAL UTILITY. Any municipally-owned utility system, including, but not by way of limitation, water, sewerage and refuse service.
SERVICE. Providing a particular utility to a customer or consumer.
UTILITY. All utility services, whether the same be public municipally-owned facilities or furnished by private utility companies.
(1975 Code, § 3.01)