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.
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]