The following words and terms have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires a different definition:
ABANDON. The abandonment of an Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System, as accomplished pursuant to Rule 64E-6.011, Florida Administrative Code ("F.A.C").
AVAILABLE.
(1) When used in reference to connection to a Sewer Utility, means that the Sewer Utility is capable of being connected to the plumbing of a building, is not under a Department of Environmental Protection moratorium, has adequate capacity to accept the sewage to be generated by the building, and:
(a) For Developed Property that has an estimated sewage flow of one thousand (1,000) gallons per day or less, as determined by the Sewer Utility, a gravity sewer line to maintain gravity flow from the property's drain to the sewer line, or a low pressure or vacuum sewage collection line in those areas approved for low pressure or vacuum sewage collection, exists in a public easement or right-of-way that abuts the property line of such Developed Property;
(b) For a building with estimated sewage flows exceeding one thousand (1,000) gallons per day, as determined by the Sewer Utility, a sewer line, force main, or lift station exists in a public easement or right-of-way that abuts the property or is within 50 feet of the property line of such Developed Property, as accessed via existing rights-of-way or easements;
(c) For proposed residential subdivisions with more than fifty (50) lots, for proposed commercial subdivisions with more than five (5) lots, or for areas zoned or used for an industrial or manufacturing purpose or its equivalent, a sewerage system exists within one-fourth mile of the property line of the development as measured and accessed via existing easements or rights-of-way; or
(d) For repairs or modifications within areas zoned or used for an industrial or manufacturing purpose or its equivalent, a sewerage system exists within five hundred (500) feet of an establishment's or residence's sewer stub-out as measured and accessed via existing rights-of-way or easements.
(2) When used in reference to connection to a Potable Water Utility, means that the Potable Water Utility is capable of being connected to the plumbing of a building, is not under a Department of Environmental Protection moratorium, has adequate capacity to supply potable water to the building, and:
(a) For a building that has an estimated water usage of one thousand (1,000) gallons per day or less, as determined by the Potable Water Utility, a water distribution line exists in an easement or right-of-way that abuts the property line of the lot or is within one hundred (100) feet of the property line;
(b) For a building with an estimated water usage of more than one thousand (1,000) gallons per day, as determined by the Potable Water Utility, a water distribution line exists in an easement or right-of-way that abuts the property or is within fifty (50) feet of the property line of the lot as accessed via existing rights-of-way or easements; or
(c) For proposed residential subdivisions with more than fifty (50) lots, for proposed commercial subdivisions with more than five (5) lots, or for areas zoned or used for an industrial or manufacturing purpose, a water distribution line exists within one-fourth mile of the property line of the development as measured and accessed via existing easements or rights-of-way.
BUILDING. Any structure designed or built for support, enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind. BUILDING shall include any structure constructed or used for a residence, business, industry or other private or public purpose.
CITY. The City of Palm Bay, Florida.
CITY COUNCIL OR COUNCIL. The City of Palm Bay City Council.
CONNECTION FEE. The water and wastewater capital charges imposed pursuant to § 171.50, City of Palm Bay Code of Ordinances ("Code"), to recover the capital costs associated with connecting new users to the Potable Water Utility and Sewer Utility respectively.
DEVELOPED PROPERTY. Any improved property containing a Building with a plumbing system.
ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM ("OSTDS"). A system subject to Rule 64E-6, F.A.C., that contains a standard subsurface, filled, or mound drain field system; a septic tank, an aerobic treatment unit, a laundry wastewater system; a grease interceptor; a dosing tank, a solids or effluent pump; a waterless, incinerating, or organic waste-composting toilet; or a sanitary pit privy.
POTABLE WATER SERVICE AREA. Any geographic area within the City within which potable water treatment and distribution is made available or is intended to be made available by a Potable Water Utility.
POTABLE WATER UTILITY. The City's potable water treatment and distribution system or any investor-owned potable water treatment and distribution system permitted to operate within the City pursuant to applicable laws and regulations.
SEWER SERVICE AREA. Any geographic area identified by the City and in accordance with Fla. Stat. § 180.02, within which central wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal service is made available or is intended to be made available by a Sewer Utility.
SEWER UTILITY. The "Publicly Owned Treatment Works" or "POTW," as defined pursuant to § 200.02 of the Code, or any investor-owned wastewater treatment, collection, conveyance, and disposal system permitted to operate within the Sewer Service Area pursuant to applicable laws and regulations.
(Ord. 2023-101, passed 11-2-23)