In the event that it is impractical to provide for the collection of all or any part of the sewer service charge jointly with charges rendered by a private or public agency for water service, then in such event the governing body shall be fully empowered to levy an assessment for the annual sewer service charge. Prior to the making of any sewer connection or the furnishing of any sewage disposal service for which the prescribed sewer service charge shall pursuant to Section 6-15-100 become a lien on the property affected and prior to any subsequent increase in any sewer service charge not less than ten days' written notice shall be given to each affected property owner notifying him of the nature and quantum of the sewer service charge and providing such property owner an opportunity, if desired and requested, to appear and be heard in person or by counsel before the governing body. Following such hearing, if such be requested and held, action shall be taken by the governing body and notice of its decision shall be given to the property owner concerned or his counsel as the case may be not less than ten days prior to the effective date of the sewer service charge. Any property owner aggrieved by the action of the governing body may proceed by appeal in the court of common pleas for the county in which his property or any part thereof lies, to have such court review the action taken by the governing body at which time the court will determine the validity and reasonableness of the sewer service charge. Sewer service charges not intended to become liens in the case of nonpayment may be imposed and subsequently increased upon any user without such notice and hearing. The appeal provided for herein shall be pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 18, providing for appeals to the court of common pleas.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 59-507.8; 1965 (54) 693.