Sec. 86-63Unavoidable cessation of consumption
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter covers Ashburn's city-run water, sewer and natural gas service. It sets the rules on connection permits, deposits, meters, late penalties and shutoffs, disputing a bill, and the city's right to come on your property to read meters and fix lines. It also covers outdoor watering hours, what you can and can't put down the sewer, when you have to tie into city sewer, and how the gas system extends lines to new customers. The actual rates and deposit amounts aren't in the code. They're kept on file with the city clerk.
In the event the customer's premises are destroyed or the operation of its facilities is shut down due to causes beyond the customer's control resulting in a complete cessation of the use of service, then upon written notice to the city advising that the customer has ceased operations for the reasons set forth above, which reasons for the complete cessation of the use of service shall be specifically described, and intends to resume service as soon as possible, any customer charge, minimum charge, or guarantee for which the customer may be held liable may be waived, in the sole discretion of the city, during the period of such cessation. To be effective, such notice must be received by the city within ten days of the occurrence of the cessation.
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH86UT_ARTIVGA_S86-63UNCECO
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH86UT_ARTIVGA_S86-63UNCECO
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