§ 32-52.1. Exemptions.

The following shall be exempt from the payment of the system development charge:

(a)

Any structure located within the city limits as of September 1, 1991.

(b)

Any structures that do not require connection to the city water system.

(c)

Any structures that have been previously connected to the city water system which are being altered, if the alteration does not require a change of the existing water meter size.

(d)

Any additions to residential or non-residential structures if the existing structure has been previously connected to the city water system, and if the addition does not require a change of the existing meter size.

(e)

Separate connections that are used exclusively for fire protection sprinkler systems.

(f)

At the discretion of the governing body, if it deems it to be fair and equitable under the circumstances, the above charges required under this section may be waived, modified and/or be paid for over a negotiated period of time if:

(1)

The connection allows for the elimination of a large private water system, or

(2)

The collection of any charges required under this section would create an extreme economic burden upon the owner of the property, or

(3)

The connection provides an economic benefit due to the unusual nature or magnitude to the water system and/or the City of Manhattan and immediate surrounding community.

(Ord. No. 7331, § 3, 12-19-17)