§ 38-58. Definitions

Words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Words and phrases that are not defined in this chapter but are defined in this or other ordinances of the city shall be given the meaning set forth in those ordinances. Other words and phrases shall be given their common, ordinary meanings unless the context requires otherwise. Headings and captions are for reference purposes only, and shall not be used in the interpretation of this chapter.

Certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) means the water CCN No. 11450 issued by the state commission on environmental quality to the city, authorizing the city to be the exclusive retail utility service provider with the area designated by the CCN.

City council means the city council of the City of Granite Shoals.

City manager means the city manager of Granite Shoals or his designee.

City's utility system means the facilities owned or operated by the city in the provision of retail utility service within the city's service area.

Curbstop means the valve located near the curb and between the water main and the building used to turn water service on and off to the building.

Customer means any person provided utility service by the city and its designee.

Delinquent fees means a fee imposed in accordance with section 38-66 for failure to make payment to the city for utility service by the specified due date which resulted in the termination of utility service.

Developer means any person or entity that is subject to chapter 32, subdivisions, or that is an owner of one or more tracts of land for which construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any structure is proposed.

ETJ means the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city.

Meter means any device used to measure water flow.

Nonconforming connection means a utility connection that does not conform with the existing standards of the city.

Person means individual, corporation, organization, government or political subdivision or agency, business trust, partnership, association or any other legal entity.

Plumbing code means the International Building Code or such other codes as may be adopted by the city that are applicable to the regulation of plumbing, plumbing fixtures, cross contamination protection and backflow prevention.

Qualified service applicant means a person that has met all the applicable requirements as outlined in this chapter in order to obtain utility service within the city's service area. An applicant is not a qualified service applicant unless and until he has met all the applicable requirements outlined in this chapter.

Service address means a specific, unique address for a location eligible to receive utility service from the city, including a street name, house number, and if applicable, a building or unit identification letter or number.

Service area means the area served by or within the CCN of the city for provision of retail utility service.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) means the state commission on environmental quality or its successor entity.

Utility improvement agreement means an agreement between the city and a service applicant providing for the construction and expansion of the utility system necessary to serve the property or subdivision.

(Ord. No. 592, art. IV, § 1, 10-23-2012)