Chapter 3.10
DEFINITIONS, SCOPE AND PURPOSE
Sections:
3.10.020 Short title – Citation.
3.10.010 Definitions.
In the construction of this title, the general definitions set forth in DSRSDC 1.20.080, Definitions, shall apply except where contrary definitions are set forth in this title or as otherwise stated in DSRSDC 1.20.080, Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this title, unless such definitions would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the Board or the context clearly requires otherwise.
“Approved plans” means plans approved by the District Engineer.
“Building permit” means a permit or other official document, or certificate or permit issued by the city or county having jurisdiction which authorizes the construction of a building or other structure that will receive water or wastewater service from the District. “Building permit” also means a permit or other official document, or certificate or permit issued by the city or county having jurisdiction which authorizes modifications to or within an existing building or structure to facilitate an intensification of use that will require additional water or wastewater service capacity rights from the District in accordance with DSRSDC 3.60.050. Any other permit, regardless of what it is called by the city or county issuing it, including a permit issued for the installation of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, retaining walls or site work, is not a building permit for purposes of this title.
“Final improvement plan” means plans prepared by a California-registered civil engineer, which consist of (1) a final plan showing the boundaries of the area for which service is requested, (2) a plot plan showing the location and sizes of all potable water, recycled water, and sewer lines to be constructed and the number, size and location of dwelling units or commercial, institutional, or industrial structures to be served by the District in sufficient detail to allow the District Engineer to determine the size and number of water meters and/or the maximum amount of wastewater capacity required by the intended use of the parcel, (3) construction drawings in accordance with the standard procedures, specifications and drawings of the District, and (4) such other information which may be required by the District Engineer.
“High strength dischargers/users” means any of the following wastewater categories encompassing high strength institutional, intermediate industrial and commercial uses:
1. Bakery. Primarily engaged in baking of products which may include breads, cakes, pastries, cookies, doughnuts, bagels, biscuits, rolls or other related confections.
2. Car Wash with Steam Cleaning. Primarily engaged in mechanical and hydraulic washing, rinsing, cleaning and drying of mobile equipment including steam cleaning. May be performed by on-site personnel or coin-operated public devices.
3. Fast Food Restaurant. Primarily engaged in cooking and serving of food utilizing disposable serving products (i.e., styrofoam, plastic or paper). May perform limited baking activities relative to foods which are served with the meal and are generally not sold separately.
4. Full Service Restaurant, Cafeteria and Banquet Facilities. Primarily engaged in cooking and serving of meals utilizing flatware, silverware, glasses, dishwashing and limited baking activities for on-site use.
5. Market. Primarily engaged in selling of goods and food products that are not dry goods, where food products are prepared on site.
6. Mortuary. Primarily engaged in handling and storing of the dead until burial.
7. Other uses as determined by the District Engineer.
“Recycled water use guidelines” means the Recycled Water Use Guidelines and Requirements prepared, maintained and updated from time to time by the District Engineer to implement the rules and regulations in this code, and other regulatory agencies, including the California Department of Public Health, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, and County Environmental Management Department. The recycled water use guidelines establish requirements and standards for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and use of public recycled water systems and customer-owned recycled water systems.
“Recycled water use license” means a license issued by the District to the customer, which outlines monitoring, self-inspection, reporting, and site-specific requirements. This license is required by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. This license allows the customer to use recycled water in accordance with District standards, codes, ordinances, policies, and guidelines and all applicable regulatory agency requirements.
“Regular strength, nonresidential user” means a user primarily engaged in activities including, but not limited to, gas stations, hotels, private office complexes, schools, retail and wholesale stores, bars, etc. (all excluding dining facilities), and who introduces wastewater that is determined by the District Engineer to consist primarily of sewage into the District’s wastewater facilities. Classification includes all users not defined in another classification.
“Residential user” means a resident of a single- or multiple-family dwelling receiving District services at his or her place of residence. “Residential unit” means one unit in any of the classes of residences that are generally defined in subsections (1) through (4) of this definition, and the District Engineer shall have discretion to determine which class is applicable to a particular residential user or unit where that user or unit shares some characteristics of more than one class. In the absence of a determination to the contrary, each residential user shall be deemed to be residing in a single-family dwelling unit (or residence).
1. “Multifamily residence” (or “multiple-family residence”) means a residential unit (other than an accessory dwelling unit) attached to one or more other residential units, with one or more adjacent common areas irrigated through a separate irrigation water meter. This includes apartments, condominiums, and townhomes as further described in subsections (1)(a) through (1)(c) of this definition. Neither a single-family dwelling nor an accessory dwelling unit is a multifamily residence.
a. “Apartment” means a multifamily residence that is owned in common with one or more other apartments, along with the underlying land and one or more adjacent common areas. Apartments are intended to be rented to a tenant or other occupant.
b. “Condominium” means a multifamily residence that is individually owned, where the underlying land and one or more adjacent common areas are under common ownership.
c. “Townhome” means a multifamily residence that is individually owned along with the underlying land, but adjacent to common areas under separate or common ownership.
2. “Accessory dwelling unit” means a residential unit, no larger than the maximum size authorized for use as a second dwelling unit, or as an accessory dwelling unit, by the local agency with land use authority, with separate kitchen, sleeping, and bathroom facilities, which is located on the same individual parcel of land with the same numerical street address as the single-family dwelling unit, but which is smaller than (or otherwise subservient to) the single-family dwelling unit, that serves as the principal residence on the parcel of land. If the accessory dwelling unit is contained within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure, it shall also receive water service through the same water meter as the principal residence and utilize the same sewer lateral as the principal residence unless the applicant requests installation of a separate water meter and/or sewer lateral for the accessory dwelling unit.
3. “Single-family dwelling unit (or residence)” means a residential unit located on its own individual parcel of land (with or without an accessory dwelling unit) and designed to house one family and which is not attached to another dwelling (other than an accessory dwelling unit).
a. Single-family dwelling unit (or residence) includes each mobile home located on its own individual parcel of land and not in a mobile home park.
b. Single-family dwelling unit (or residence) also includes each residential dwelling unit attached to one or more other residential units where each unit is located on its own individual parcel of land, but without an adjacent common area irrigated through a separate irrigation water meter.
“Significant industrial user” means a significant industrial user defined in 40 CFR Section 403.3(v) as:
1. Any categorical industrial user; or
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the District’s treatment works (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blow-down water);
b. Contributes a process waste stream which comprises five percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic capacity of the District’s treatment plant; or
c. Is designated as such by the District based on a finding that the industrial user’s activities or operations have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the operation of the District’s treatment works or for violating any categorical pretreatment standard, national pretreatment standard or pretreatment standard or requirement (in accordance with 40 CFR Section 403.8(f)(6)).
“Standard specifications” means the Standard Procedures, Specifications and Drawings for Design and Installation of Potable Water, Recycled Water, and Wastewater Facilities prepared, maintained and updated from time to time by the District Engineer to implement the rules and regulations in this code, and to establish requirements and standards for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of public potable and recycled water systems and wastewater systems, and customer-owned recycled water systems.
“Subscribing agency” means a public agency that contributes wastewater from its wastewater collection system to a wastewater system operated by the District. [Ord. 331, 2013; Ord. 340, 2016. Prior legislation: Ord. 327, 2010.]
3.10.020 Short title – Citation.
This title shall be known and referred to as DSRSDC Title 3, Application for Services, or the Service Application Code, in any action or proceeding and in prosecution for the violation of any portion of this title. It is sufficient to designate an ordinance adding to, amending or repealing this title as an addition to, amendment or repeal of DSRSDC Title 3, Application for Services, or the service application code, and designating the section number added, amended or repealed. [Ord. 69, 1969; Ord. 90, 1971; Ord. 118, 1975; Ord. 273, 1997; Ord. 327, 2010.]
3.10.030 Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to set forth the terms and conditions under which the District will provide water and wastewater service to customers. This title, the service application code, is designed primarily as a general guide for the Board and for the customer. The Board has the right to interpret this title and to rule on any point of contention which is not specifically covered here. [Ord. 69, 1969; Ord. 90, 1971; Ord. 118, 1975; Ord. 273, 1997; Ord. 327, 2010.]