Whenever in this chapter the following words, clauses or terms are used, they shall be construed to mean and shall have the meanings herein defined, unless otherwise specifically stated:
AGENT
Any duly authorized representative of the owner.
DIRECTOR
The Director of Public Works and may also be construed to include the Assistant Director, Acting Director, or Public Works Manager thereof.
[Amended 3-28-2023 by Ord. No. 4403-23]
DIVISION
The Water Division of the Department of Public Works of the Township of Franklin.
MAIN
Construed either in the singular or plural to mean all pipes, other than service connections, conveying water to or distributing water from the Township of Franklin water supply.
OCCUPANT
Any person, persons, corporation, partnership or association or anyone other than the owner thereof occupying or in possession of property or premises which is or can be supplied with water service.
OWNER
Any person or persons, corporation, partnership or association owning or claiming to own or any mortgagee in possession of any property or premises which is or can be supplied with water service.
PRIVATE MAIN
A main running through private property or in a private street to serve more than one home or other buildings or properties.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS or SERVICE PIPE or SERVICE LINE CONNECTIONS
A pipe or pipes connected to a main and extending thence to privately owned property or premises for supplying water service thereto.
TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP)
Includes the Township Council, the Township Manager or any officer, agent or employee of the Township of Franklin acting under authorization and in an official capacity by and for the Township of Franklin, Somerset County, New Jersey.
[Amended 3-28-2023 by Ord. No. 4403-23]