(A) Water and sewer systems operated by any private entity on the effective date of this subchapter may be continued, although the systems do not conform to the provisions of this subchapter; provided the private entity owning and/or operating water and/or sewer systems shall submit a written application for grandfather status to the county manager within six months of December 18, 2006, which application shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) A map of the private entity’s current water and/or sewer service area;
(2) A copy of the private entity’s operating permit;
(3) A copy of the private entity’s construction permit;
(4) As-built drawings of the water and/or sewer system;
(5) A certificate of public convenience and necessity or franchise from the South Carolina Public Service Commission, if required; and
(6) Additional information as may be required to determine the eligibility of the water and/or sewer system for grandfather status.
(B) No water and/or sewer system granted grandfather status under the provisions of this subchapter may be enlarged, extended or expanded, except upon compliance with the provisions of this subchapter and the granting of an appropriate franchise by the county.
(‘77 Code, § 7-181) (Ord. 2590, passed 5-8-90; Am. Ord. 5206, passed 12-18-06)