§ 23-211 — Definitions

Sec. 23-211. - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: CMU, when such term is not used as part of a defined term, means the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department, or, if a permit required by this article is pending before an appropriate agency of the state, such agency. CMU standards refers to the document entitled "Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department Water and Sewer Policies Procedures Standards and Specifications," as prepared, published and amended from time to time by CMU in accordance with section 23-212(c), together with CMU extension policy as approved and amended from time to time by the council. CMU water or sewer system, when referring to CMU water system, means the portion of the facilities owned by the city which are used for the distribution of treated water to fire hydrants and service connections. CMU water or sewer system, when referring to CMU sewer system, means the portion of the facilities owned by the city which are used to collect and carry wastewater to a publicly owned treatment works treatment plant, but does not include such plant. Non-CMU facility standards refers to the document entitled "CMU Standards for Private Water Design and Construction," as prepared, published and amended from time to time by CMU in accordance with subsection 23-212(d). Non-CMU water facility means a water system subject to the provisions of G.S. 130A-317 which is connected to or proposed to be connected to the CMU water system.

(Code 1985, § 23-120; Ord. No. 5006, §§ 5, 6, 11-26-2012)