5.04.080 New Facilities.
The amount of the connection charge shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:
A. For each new residential facility, other than senior housing, including new facilities added to existing multiple dwellings; three thousand dollars, plus one hundred sixty-five dollars per fixture unit, where the number of fixture units exceeds eighteen, as determined and defined under the most recent published California Plumbing Code, Drainage Fixture Unit Values (DFU) Table. For each new accessory dwelling unit which has independent exterior access from the existing residence, has side and rear setback sufficient for fire safety, and is contained within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure, no charge.
B.
1. For any sewer connection permits issued on or after Monday, July 27, 1987, for each new senior residential facility, specifically constructed for low-income senior citizens, and for those particular affordable housing units specifically constructed for ownership by below-average-income households (as qualified on a case-by-case basis by the Board of Directors) within those categories as defined by the County Planning Department, twenty-five percent of the base charge described in subsection A of this sections, plus one hundred sixty-five dollars per fixture unit, where the number of fixture units exceeds twelve, as determined and defined under the most recent published California Plumbing Code Drainage Fixture Unit Values (DFU) Table. Any such senior or below-average affordable residential facilities beyond seventy-five units per year would be subject to further review and approval by the Board of Directors.
2. The Board has the authority to issue an interest-free loan, on such terms and conditions it deems reasonable, to the owners of affordable rental housing projects, provided that a condition of such loan include a provision that the loan is paid back in full if the project is refinanced or sold to a third party before the loan is paid in full to the District. The Board may elect to record a deed of trust with the County Recorder’s office as a lien against the property.
C. For each new commercial and industrial facility or parcel, twelve dollars multiplied by the estimated number of gallons of sewage discharged per day of average daily flow; provided, however, that the connection charge shall be not less than three thousand dollars; and provided further, that in the case of industrial facilities or parcels, in the event that the quality of waste discharge by an industrial facility or parcel is of such a character that it will impose a more than normal maintenance and operation burden on the District works, the amount of the connection charge beyond the above base charges for such industrial facility or parcel shall be determined by the Board.
D. For each residential swimming pool or spa, two hundred dollars where “residential” is defined as not more than four dwelling units. For each commercial or multi-residential swimming pool, six hundred dollars where “multi-residential” is defined as five or more dwelling units.
E. For each residential or commercial facility which existed within the District prior to October 3, 1972, fifty percent of the normal fee. (Ord. 139, 2019; Ord. 137 §2, 2017; Ord. 98 §2, 1999; Ord. 74 §1, 1992; Ord. 59 §1, 1987; Ord. 58 §1, 1987; Ord. 56 §1, 1987; Ord. 53 §1, 1986; Ord. 52 §1, 1986; Ord. 47 §1, 1984; Ord. 32 §1, 1981; Ord. 18 §1, 1977; Ord. 4 §2.2, 1973)