§ 21-61. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

City's water system includes wells, pumping stations, transmission lines, taps and other related appurtenances owned or operated by the city.

Private water system means any arrangement providing water from a source other than the city's water system or providing water from the city's water system without the city's permission pursuant to the requirements of this article.

Public water service means the providing of water from the city's water system.

Tap may be used interchangeably with the terms "metered tap," "water service connection," "service tap," "service" and other similar terms. These terms refer to the location or structure where water supplied by the city enters on individual private property.

Utility charges means and includes tapping charges, water service charges, permit fees relating to this article, restoration of water service fee, water plant investment fee, and such other fees that are set pursuant to this article, plus such other costs assessed by the city to recover the actual cost of any occurrence which violates the requirements of this article.

Water service means the receipt of water from the city's water system on private property.

(Code 1961, § 26-1; Ord. No. 20-1989, § 26-1, 12-27-89, eff. 1-1-90)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.