Atascadero Municipal Code Ch. 10 Sewer Service Charge

There is levied and imposed upon any occupied premises within the City, having any sewer connection with the sewerage system of the City, or otherwise discharging wastewater which ultimately passes through the City's sewerage system or to which a public sewer is available according to Section 7-3.001 of this title, and upon the owner or occupant thereof, a monthly service charge as provided by resolution of the City.

(Ord. 438 § 2, 2004)

For premises having a sewer connection but for which a specific classification for sewer service has not been set forth in the resolution referenced in Section 7-10.001, the City shall charge such a rate as in its sole discretion it deems most applicable for the type of use being made of the premises in relation to the uses made of classified premises and the rate fixed for said classified premises.

(Ord. 438 § 2, 2004)

Whenever required, sewer service charge rate computation information shall be furnished to the City. In the event of failure to furnish rate computation information when requested and within the time allowed, the City may compute the rate based on such information as it finds reasonably available and such computation shall be conclusive and final.

(Ord. 438 § 2, 2004)

Truck disposal of sanitary wastes may be accepted by the City at the treatment plant during normal daytime working hours.

(Ord. 438 § 2, 2004)

The City elects to have current and delinquent sewer service charges collected on the County tax roll in the same manner as its general taxes, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 5473 through 5473a.

(Ord. 438 § 2, 2004)

As an alternative to any other procedures provided for herein, the City may collect any delinquent sewer service charges and penalties thereon by suit, in which event judgment therefor shall include the cost of suit and reasonable attorney's fees arising from such action.

(Ord. 438 § 2, 2004)