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A. Existing structures with on-site septic systems, new structures and new lots, as defined in SMC 15.04.140(B), within the NE Sewer Area, as defined by Ordinance 2239, will be required to connect to City sewer as follows:

1. If within a newly annexed area, sewer connections shall be in accordance with the requirements of SMC 15.04.022 and allowed after the North Sewer Trunkline Project is completed.

2. If within the City limits, sewer connections shall be in accordance with the requirements of SMC 15.04.140 and allowed after the North Sewer Trunkline Project is completed.

B. Existing structures, new structures and new lots within the NE Sewer Area shall pay for the development of extensions and capacity improvements as follows:

1. As to the Cemetery Creek Sewer Trunkline Special Project, if and when required by any ordinances addressing the Cemetery Creek Sewer Trunkline Special Project;

2. As to any local or interim capacity or extension improvements, if any, when required by any applicable ordinance, cost recovery agreement, or as required by any assessment for a local improvement district.

C. At the time of connection, existing structures, new structures and new lots also shall be required to pay meter and related charges and any City general facility charge, unless some other provision of City ordinance allows for the said meter and facility charge to be deferred or paid by an increase in the amount of monthly service charge.

D. Issuance of Building Permit for New Structures. No building permit will be issued for a new structure for human habitation or commercial use in the NE Sewer Area, except:

1. Construction of one (1) new single-family home on an existing lot within the NE Sewer Area. Such single-family home must satisfy Snohomish Health District criteria for an approved on-site septic tank system.

2. Construction of one (1) equivalent residential unit (ERU) on an existing lot within the NE Sewer Area, including nonresidential and multifamily structures. Improvement must satisfy Snohomish Health District criteria for an approved on-site septic tank system.

If the existing lot within the NE Sewer Area has an existing side sewer connection, the new structure can be reconnected to the sewer system. (Ord. 2252, 2013; Ord. 2384, 2019; Ord. 2327, 2021)