§ 360-34. Flat fees.

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 360-33 above, if any building is constructed on a formerly vacant lot or if any building is constructed on a lot on which a building had formerly been situated, which building was demolished prior to January 1 of the year in question, then in lieu of the annual service fee calculated in accordance with the provisions of § 360-33 above, a flat fee will be imposed for the year during which a building is constructed, and thereafter, until one full calendar year of usage (January 1 through December 31) has been recorded. The flat fee, as determined by this section, will be prorated as of the first day of the month following the date when a new water tap is installed, or the water meter is reconnected, whichever occurs first. The flat fee shall be as follows:

A. 

Hotel, motel, apartment or single- or multiple-family dwelling: $25 per month or $300.00 per year for each dwelling unit.

B. 

Commercial structure except for a bar or restaurant: $25 per month or $300 per year for each commercial unit.

C. 

Bar or restaurant: $25 per month or $300 per year, plus a per seat charge in excess of five seats of $5 per month or $60 per year.

Amended 10-4-1994 by Ord. No. 1188; 5-2-2000 by Ord. No. 1357