A. An abandoned service is any sewer service that has not been used for a period of three years or longer except for services installed as part of a main extension and not put into service, which will not be considered abandoned. Additionally, an abandoned water service under BMC 15.08.200 shall also mean the sewer service is abandoned. Abandonment under this section shall not relieve the property owner or other responsible party of any financial responsibility for charges incurred at the premises for sewer service.

B. A property with an abandoned city sewer service located outside the city’s corporate limits but within the city’s urban growth area may apply for one new single-family sewer service.

C. A new sewer service for a premises where an abandoned service exists may use the existing abandoned sewer service if it is determined to be in a satisfactory condition in writing by a licensed plumber, a copy of which shall be provided to the department of public works. A credit for the system development charge shall be provided as set forth in BMC 15.12.170. All fees and charges shall be the same as for a new service. [Ord. 2012-05-025 § 3; Ord. 2012-01-002 § 2; Ord. 2006-08-082; Ord. 9371 § 2, 1984].