Chapter 13.103
GENERAL PROVISIONS*
Sections:
13.103.020 Utility connections—Applications.
13.103.030 Utility connections—Linkage to specific building permit.
13.103.040 Utility connections—Expiration.
13.103.050 Connection to utilities.
* Prior ordinance history: Ord. 99-019.
13.103.010 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all new connections to the utilities of the city of Battle Ground as addressed in this title. (Ord. 00-028 § 3 (part), 2000: Ord. 99-025 § 1 (part), 1999)
13.103.020 Utility connections—Applications.
A. All persons, firms and prospective users desiring to purchase capacity from the city of Battle Ground water, sewer, drainage and lighting utility systems shall first make application therefor on forms to be furnished by the city.
B. The applicant shall state the purposes for which the utility capacity may be required and shall agree, as a condition for the use of the utility, to conform to the rules and regulations provided in this title and to such other rules and regulations as the council may adopt from time to time.
C. No service shall be rendered until a prospective customer has signed the prescribed application. (Ord. 00-028 § 3 (part), 2000: Ord. 99-025 § 1 (part), 1999)
13.103.030 Utility connections—Linkage to specific building permit.
No new connection to any utility addressed this title shall be issued unless it is:
A. Specifically for and in conjunction with a building permit application in accordance with the Battle Ground development code; or
B. Specifically for service to an existing structure necessitating service under any provision of this title; or
C. Necessary to abate any specific health threat or to alleviate any general threat to the health, safety or general welfare of the community. (Ord. 00-028 § 3 (part), 2000: Ord. 99-025 § 1 (part), 1999)
13.103.040 Utility connections—Expiration.
A. Any connection to any utility governed by this title shall expire six months from the date of approval unless:
1. It has been activated and is a currently maintained utility account with the city; or
2. Was issued in conjunction with a building permit that is still active and valid under the provisions of BGMC Title 15.
B. If an active utility account is not kept current under the city’s utility billing practices for a period of one year, it shall be considered abandoned and any system capacity attributed to such a connection shall revert to the city.
C. The provisions of subsection B of this section shall not apply to residences subject to foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcies and/or short sales. (Ord. 11-10 § 3, 2011: Ord. 00-028 § 3 (part), 2000: Ord. 99-025 § 1 (part), 1999)
13.103.050 Connection to utilities.
A. No buildings or structures in the city of Battle Ground shall be occupied or used for dwellings or residential purposes unless such buildings or structures are provided with adequate water and sanitation facilities. Any buildings or structures shall be deemed to have adequate water facilities if the same are connected with the Battle Ground water system, and shall be deemed to have adequate sanitation facilities if the same are connected to the city sewer system. Any other water or sanitation facilities must be approved by the public works director or by the council of the city of Battle Ground.
B. It is unlawful for any person, firm, organization or corporation to operate or conduct any business, shop, store or establishment where members of the public, customers, shoppers or purchasers enter in or upon the premises, shop, place of business, or business establishment used in the conduct or operation of such business, without having available upon and at the premises or place of business, water, lavatory and adequate sanitary and sewage facilities. (Ord. 00-028 § 3 (part), 2000: Ord. 99-025 § 1 (part), 1999)