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i ~i Orange Water and Sewer Authority Sewer Service Extension Regulations Page b The purpose of this cha~,rge is to recover a portion of the cost associated vith~ providing wastewater system facility capacity. This charge is applicable to each connection to a sever line regardless of who may have paid for the installation of the line to which the connection is made. 2. Applicability Availability charges are composed of two factors: the size of the property and the demand on the system as represented by eater meterlsize. All Lands not requir- ing sewer service and dedicated to public use such as for streets, highways, alleys, parks, playgrounds and recreation areas associated with public schools shall be excluded from the total. acreage against which the fees apply as long as the properties continue in such exempt uses. Unusual and unique circumstances with minimal. impact on the sewer facilities may be eligible for a variance based upon an evaluation by the Chief Engineer and approval by the Executive Director. The owner of any large tract or parcel of land exceeding three acres in size and on which there is but one residential dwelling unit may, upon the approval of the Authority, by recorded plat designate a lot contain- ing the dwelling of not less than three acres in area against which the acreage fee will apply. C. Footage Charge Purpose The purpose of this charge - is to defray, in part, the cost of installing sewer mains, manholes, etc. which are necessary to provide sewer service to abutting properties and which have been provided at the expense of the Authority or persons, firms or corporations other than Lhe applicant. 2. Applicability A Footage Charge for eaca separate connection Co an existing sewer main shall~be paid by each applicant who wishes to secure service ;therefrom, which charge shall be paid prior to the approval of the application for a