For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USER. The owner or tenant of property used primarily for commercial or industrial purposes, who pays for utility service for the property.
DWELLING UNIT. One or more rooms designed or intended for occupancy by a single family.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING. A building or portion thereof containing two or more dwelling units, but not including hotels or motels.
PERSON. Includes individuals, firms, partnerships, associations, corporations, and combinations of individuals of whatever form and character.
PURCHASER. Every person who purchases a utility service.
RESIDENTIAL USER. The owner or tenant of property used primarily for residential purposes, who pays for utility service in or for the property, and includes, but not by way of limitation, apartment house and other multiple-family dwellings.
SELLER. Every person, whether a public service corporation or a municipality, or private corporation or not, who sells or furnishes a utility service.
UTILITY SERVICE. Includes a local exchange telephone service, electric service, and gas furnished within the town.
(1998 Code, § 58-31) (Ord. passed 5-13-1975; Ord. O-2023-15, passed 9-19-2023)