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A. Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of the terms in this title shall be as set forth in this section.

1. “City” means the city of Monroe, Washington.

2. Class of User.

a. “Single residential” means any dwelling unit served by a separate water meter.

b. “Multiple residential” means two or more dwelling units served by a single water meter without any nonresidential uses.

c. “Nonresidential” means any use other than a dwelling unit served by a single meter. Buildings containing dwelling units and commercial, retail, industrial, manufacturing, and other nonresidential units served by the same water meter are considered nonresidential for the purposes of this title.

3. “Director” means the public works director of the city or their designee.

4. “Dwelling unit” means a single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.

5. “May” is permissive.

6. “Person” means any person, individual, public or private corporation, firm, association, joint venture, partnership, owner, lessee, tenant, or any other entity whatsoever or any combination of such, jointly or severally.

7. “Premises” means a tract of land including its buildings and other appurtenances.

8. “Sewage” means a combination of the liquid-carried wastes from residences, business buildings, institutions, and industrial establishments, together with such ground, surface, and stormwaters as may be present.

9. “Sewer” means any pipe, conduit, ditch, or other device used to collect and transport sewage.

10. “Shall” is mandatory. (Ord. 016/2021 § 2)