§ 46-36. Advance payment of fees; separate fee required for auxiliary living units.

(a)

Pursuant to F.S. § 197.363(3), the fees prescribed in this article for residential customers may be paid in advance regardless of occupancy.

(b)

Where auxiliary or separate living units exist upon property otherwise residential in character, such as garage apartments, and such auxiliary or separate living units are occupied by persons paying rent for that unit and who are not servants, members or guests of the family occupying the principal residence on the premises, a separate collection fee shall be due and payable for each such auxiliary or additional living unit, in accordance with the schedule of fees set forth in section 46-38.

(c)

The fees charged in accordance with the schedule in section 46-38 shall be inclusive, and, pursuant to F.S. §§ 197.363(3) and 197.162, no discounts shall be allowed for early or advance payments.

(d)

Pursuant to F.S. §§ 197.363(3) and 197.222, prepayment may be made by the installment method.

(Ord. No. 00-11, § 2, 1-11-2001)