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 Port Orange
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 74. UTILITIES
 Article I. IN GENERAL

§ 74-1. Definitions.  

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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Equivalent living unit (ELU) is defined as follows:

    (1)

    Single-family residential. Each single-family residence served by the city through a single water meter and/or provided sewer service shall be one equivalent living unit.

    (2)

    Multifamily residential. Each residential room, apartment, or mobile home or trailer park space for occupancy that includes connection points for water and/or sewer service that is owner-occupied or offered separately for rent shall be one equivalent living unit. For other uses and facilities, the number of equivalent living units shall be computed according to the fixture unit count based on the Florida Building Code.

    (3)

    Campground or recreational park. Each campsite or space for short-term occupancy in a campground or recreational park that includes connection points for water and/or sewer service that is offered separately for rent shall be four-tenths of an equivalent living unit. Each campsite or space for long-term occupancy in a campground or recreational park that includes connection points for water and/or sewer service that is offered separately for rent shall be one equivalent living unit. Long-term occupancy shall be determined by one or more of the following factors:

    a.

    Construction of an appurtenance to the mobile unit, including, but not limited to, a screened porch, storage shed or deck;

    b.

    Removal of the towing tongue or hitch from the mobile unit;

    c.

    Installation of any landscape materials that restrict the movement of the mobile unit without damaging the landscape materials;

    d.

    Removal of the axle or wheel/tire assembly from the mobile unit;

    e.

    Installation of permanent skirting, siding or other material that encloses the open space underneath the mobile unit;

    f.

    Connection of permanent utility service to the mobile unit; or

    g.

    Use of a site by the mobile unit on a continuing monthly basis or longer.

    For other uses and facilities, the number of equivalent living units shall be computed according to the fixture unit count based on the table set forth in subsection (4).

    (4)

    Motel, hotel, commercial or industrial. For uses not specifically defined elsewhere in this chapter, the number of equivalent living units and proportionate equivalent living units shall be computed by the building official using the fixture unit count set forth in the following table:

    Fixture units ELU + Proportionate ELU Per fixture unit over
    0—15 1 plus .0000 0
    16—30 1 plus .0667 15
    31 and above 2 plus .05 30

     

    (5)

    Combination accounts. Accounts that contain both residential and commercial facilities served through a common meter may be treated as either residential or commercial or a combination of the two, whichever method of computation results in the largest number of equivalent living units.

    (6)

    Increases in demand. If a building permit is issued for an existing motel, hotel, commercial or industrial connection which will increase water or sewer demand, or if a building changes from residential to motel, hotel, commercial or industrial occupancy, the total number of equivalent living units and proportionate equivalent living units for the old and new parts of the facility shall be computed as outlined in the Florida Building Code. The number of new equivalent living units and proportionate equivalent living units shall be determined by subtracting the old equivalent living units from the total number of equivalent living units and proportionate equivalent living units in the entire facility. The fee will then be assessed on the net change in the number of new equivalent living units and proportionate commercial equivalent living units. No refunds however will be considered should the net change in equivalent living units be reduced.

    Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) means the state and the Volusia County Health Department acting on behalf of the state for the approval of regulated utility systems.

    Improved property means any lot or parcel of land which has an existing building (manufactured or conventional construction) or mobile home, situated on it.

(Ord. No. 1994-38, § 1, 12-6-94; Ord. No. 1996-25, § 1, 9-24-96; Ord. No. 2008-41, § 1, 1-20-09)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.