(A) Residential. When any application is made for sewer services in accordance with the provisions of this article and when the applicant is not the record owner of the property for which service is requested, the applicant shall deposit with the application the sum of $50 for sewer service.
(B) Commercial. In the case of a commercial or industrial user, the advance payment shall be a minimum of $50 or an amount equal to one month of estimated sewerage service charge, whichever is greater.
(C) Deposit refund. Any deposit required by the Collector and held by the city with respect to sewer service shall be refundable after one year of non-delinquent payment for all sewer charges, or upon termination of service to the customer, if all bills have been paid and the city is satisfied that all its meters and other equipment, if any, on the customer’s premises, have been left accessible and undamaged. If service is terminated, the deposit less any outstanding charges will be refunded to the customer. No interest shall be paid on the deposit.
(1993 Code, § 38-3-46) (Ord. 804, passed 9-18-1989)