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15. Why is the sewer assessment not based on the number of buildings on the lot? One building could have multiple dwelling units within it and may only require one sewer connection.

Apr 8, 2021

The sewer assessments are determined using either a fixed uniform rate or a rate based upon a uniform unit method. A fixed uniform rate shall be based upon the estimated average cost of all the sewers therein, according to the frontage of such land on any way in which...

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