[Water system capacity charge.]
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 15.20.045
in effect15.20.045 - [Water system capacity charge.]
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to the contrary, there is established a capacity charge of one thousand three hundred seventy-five dollars per unit of flow on all new connections to the public water supply system. This capacity charge shall be distinguished from and collected in addition to applicable tap fees. An increase in water use of ten percent or more through an existing connection, as compared to average flow measured during the previous three years, shall be considered a new connection for purposes of this section.
B. For purposes of this section, "unit of flow" shall mean three hundred fifty gallons per day expected average usage.
C. Except in cases covered by Section 15.20.050 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, all charges established under this section shall be due and payable prior to the issuance of a permit for service connection to the public water supply system.
(Ord. BL2019-45 § 2, 2019; Ord. BL2009-407 § 1, 2009; Ord. BL2008-215 §§ 1, 2, 2008; Ord. BL2007-1457 § 7, 2007; Amdt. 2 to Ord. BL2006-1095 § 2, 2006; Ord. BL2006-1095 § 2, 2006)
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT15WASEOTPUSE_DIVIGERE_CH15.20WAMATAFECH_15.20.045WASYCACHFetched: 10/28/2026