§ 50.07. SEWER/WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE.
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- (A) General. In addition to all other charges set forth in this title, all applications for building permits for new structures shall be accompanied by a sewer availability charge in an amount as established in this chapter.(B) Sewer availability charge. The sewer/water availability charge shall be as set forth in the city fee schedule.(C) Computation of units for residential units. The number of units which are connected, or for which a building permit is issued, shall be computed as follows:(1) Single family houses, town houses and duplex units shall each comprise 1 unit;(2) Apartments shall each comprise 80% of a unit.(D) Computation of units for commercial public and other facilities. The number of units which are connected or for which a building permit is issued shall be based on multiples of the parameters set forth in Exhibit A.EXHIBIT AType of FacilityParameter*SAC UnitArenas/auditoriums110 seats1Automobile serviceFast service less than 4 hours per car2 service days1Major service more than 4 hours per car14 employees1BallroomFacility without liquor service825 square feet1Facility with liquor service590 square feet1Bank2,400 square feet1Banquet roomFood catered2,060 square feet1Food catering with dish washing1,180 square feet1Food preparation and dish washing825 square feet1Food preparation, dish washing and liquor590 square feet1Barber shop4 chairs1Beauty salon4 stations1Boarding house5 beds1Body shop (no vehicle washing)14 employees1Bowling alleys (does not include bar or dining area)3 alleys1CampsChildren's camps (central toilet and bath)6 occupants1Day camps (no meals)27 occupants1Labor/construction camps6 occupants1Resorts (housekeeping cabins)5 occupants1Travel trailer parks with individualWater and sewer hookup3 sites1With central toilet and showers4 sites1Sanitary dump (sites without hookup)27 sites1Car wash (self-service)1 stall3Car wash (service station)6Car wash (requires specification on equipment flow rate and cycle time)Churches (for sanctuary only)Remainder use other criteria275 seats1Cocktail lounge (no food service)23 seats1Daycare (number of children licensed for)14 children1Exercise area/gym700 square feet1Game room590 square feet1General office building2,400 square feet net** floor space1Group home5 beds1Handball and racquet courts1 court2Hospitals (does not include outpatient clinic)1 bed1Laundromats (requires specifications in water volume)Motels and hotels (assume 2 persons/room)2 rooms1Nursing home3 beds1Restaurant (drive-in)9 parking spaces1Restaurant (fast food)22 seats1Restaurant8 seats1Retail stores3,000 square feet net*** floor space1Rooming houses7 beds1* Parameter - if a given property exceeds the parameter, round up to the next full sac unit** Net - square footage - deduct mechanical rooms, elevator shafts, stairwells, restroom and storage areas*** Net - deduct mechanical rooms, elevator shafts, stairwells, restrooms and unfinished storage areas(E) Other uses. The number of units to be charged to uses not specifically covered by this section shall be determined on a case by case basis by the City Council.(Prior Code, § 404.01) (Am. Ord. 123, passed 1-12-1999; Am. Ord. 2002-6-2, passed 6-25-2002; Am. Ord. 2003-4-2, passed 4-8-2003)