§ 48-233. Abatement because of disuse or unoccupied premises.

(a)

Authorized. An abatement of the sewer use charge because of disuse or because the premises are unoccupied may be allowed by the Superintendent of Public Utilities, provided the person desiring said abatement shall, at the beginning of either:

(1)

The time for which any such abatement shall be claimed; and/or

(2)

Any time period set by the City Council; give notice to the said Superintendent.

(b)

Inspection requirement. Said Superintendent or his designee shall cause an inspection of the subject premises to be made before any abatement is granted.

(c)

Duration. Any abatement so granted shall be for a period to be determined by the Superintendent of Public Utilities, but in no event shall it exceed one (1) year; provided further, that said premises remain unoccupied.

(d)

Effect of water rent abatement. Any person granted an abatement of water rents pursuant to section 48-66 shall be granted a sewer use abatement for any period during which a water abatement was in effect.

(Code 1961, § 16-30.1; Ord. No. 227, § 1, 9-6-1977)