A. Prior to approval of an application for sewer service by the director of public works, the fees and charges applicable to the requested service shall be determined and paid, except as specifically exempted in BMC 15.12.055. The charges consist of the costs of connection, the property owner’s equitable share of the cost of the sewer system (the “equitable share costs”), assessments, and other charges as specified in this chapter.

B. Except as specifically exempted in BMC 15.12.055, specified fees shall be paid to the finance director in full at the time of application. The finance director shall advise the department of public works when payment has been received or the requirements of BMC 15.12.055 have been fully satisfied. [Ord. 2002-02-011 § 1; Ord. 8982 § 44, 1981].