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shall be 100 percent of the existing charge for a three- quarter -inch tap. 2. The minimum tap fee for each townhouse in a group of attached "townhouses," as defined in Code section 17.08.560, shall be 80 percent of the existing charge for a three- quarter -inch tap. 3. The minimum tap fee paid for each multifamily dwelling unit other than a townhouse shall be 60 percent of the existing charge for a three - quarter -inch tap. 4. The minimum tap fee paid for each senior independent living unit, as defined in subsection E, below, shall be 30 percent of the existing charge for a three- quarter -inch tap. 5. Separate irrigation taps are required and shall be purchased for any townhouse, multifamily dwelling, or senior independent living unit development of five or more units. The director of public works may also require or approve or deny requests for purchase of separate irrigation taps for other types of development. In determining whether to require or to approve or deny such requests for separate irrigation taps for other types of development, the director of public works shall consider whether separate irrigation taps are necessary or appropriate based on the type and nature of the development, the operational needs or requirements of the city water system, the proposed manner of ownership and maintenance of landscaping within lots, common areas, and other parcels within the development, and any other factors deemed relevant by the director. 6. For any development subject to subsections 1., 2., or 3., above, the applicable percentage stated in such subsection shall be reduced by 15 percent if the development has purchased separate irrigation taps. (1) the minimum tap fee paid for each multifamily unit other than a townhouse, after payment in full for the first tap issued, shall be 60 percent of the existing charge for a three quarter inch tap; (2) the minimum tap fee paid for each townhouse in a group of attached "townhouses ", as defined in Code section each senior independent living unit, as defined in subsection E, below, after payment in full for the first tap issucd, shall be 30 percent of the existing charge for a three quarter inch tap. D. The tap fee for nonresidential units shall be determined by the city and shall be based upon the size of the tap, as calculated pursuant to the provisions of the Plumbing Code adopted by the city and set forth in Title 15, as then in effect, by the estimated annual water demand (gallons /year), and by reference to the table of fees established by the city manager in accordance with 2 Ordinance No. 1633, Series 2013 Page 2 of 6