§ 17-126. Tap in fees  


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  • (a) Water and sewer tap fees are on file in the town clerk's office.

    (b) These rates which are on file in the town clerk's office shall apply to all structures constructed within the town. In addition to the water and sewer tap fees, a per unit user's fee will be charged on all construction in the Kure Beach service area and motel units with a kitchen or motel rooms shall be charged a user's fee per room. The construction of all water/sewer lines and/or the installation of all water/sewer taps must be inspected and approved by the town. User's fees shall be placed in a capital reserve fund for future expansion, construction repairs or alterations. All tap fees and user's fees must be paid prior to the installation of the service.

    (c) If a structure is burned to such an extent by fire that the structure is condemned, or if the structure is condemned and destroyed or destroyed by the owner, or removed leaving a vacant lot or parcel of land; then, and in that event, if a new structure is not begun or replaced within twelve (12) months of the date of destruction or removal, the owner shall pay a tap fee for water plus he shall pay a user's fee as adopted under the water and sewer tap fee schedule.

(Ord. of 8-2-82; Ord. of 11-5-87)