(A) The owner of a duplex dwelling, multiple dwelling, multiple business building, combination dwelling and business building, or other premises, containing more than one unit or occupied by more than one tenant may, if he so desires upon completion of any of the above named dwellings or buildings, file with the Clerk a written statement to the effect that he will personally pay a minimum water and/or sewer charge for each unit, occupied or unoccupied, contained within the premises, plus all excess water used; and thereupon only one meter shall be required for such multiple dwelling, multiple business building, combination dwelling and business building, or other premises. The owner, if he occupies the dwelling or building or any part thereof shall be construed to be a tenant under the provisions of this chapter.
(B) In the event the owner shall not file the written statement as provided in division (A) of this section, then and in that event the Superintendent shall demand that the owner have installed a separate meter for each unit, suite of rooms, or other space occupied or arranged for occupancy by a separate tenant.
(Ord. 21.4, passed 1-5-54) Penalty, see § 51.99