Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this chapter shall be as follows:
CITY: The city of Rathdrum or its authorized representative.
DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM: All mains, pipes and structures through which domestic water is distributed, including pumping stations, treatment plants, reservoirs, storage tanks and appurtenances, collectively or severally, actually used or intended for use for the purpose of furnishing water for domestic use and the administration thereof.
EQUIVALENT USER (ER): The water flow from one minimum single- family residence or other minimum user of the system.
MAIN EXTENSION: Refers to all proposed extensions of the domestic water system to serve undeveloped areas within the existing corporate limits, newly annexed areas or areas outside the corporate limits of the city.
MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM PLAN: Preliminary maps, plans and outlines for extension of the domestic water system as adopted by the city.
OCCUPANT: Refers to the tenant, developer, leaseholder, etc., which occupies the property of an owner that is served by the domestic water system.
OWNER: Refers to the property owner that is served by the domestic water system.
SERVICE CONNECTION: Refers to that portion of a water service line that runs from its connection with the water main to and including the corporation stop and/or valve box and meter that is installed in the service line. It will usually be installed within the limits of the public right of way or utility easement and, after installation, it is to be owned and maintained by the city.
SHALL, MAY: Shall is mandatory, may is permissive.
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE: A building designed for and used exclusively for residential purposes by one family. This definition shall include a single trailer or mobile home whether or not located in a trailer court.
WATER MAIN: Any pipeline owned by the city for the purposes of transportation and/or distribution of water.
WATER USER: Any person, individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation, owner or occupant who receives domestic water from the city's domestic water system. (Ord. 263, 3-13-1980; amd. Ord. 333, 10-23-1992)