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2. Section 12-1. Terms defined. • As used in this chapter, the terms "main" "main line" or "distribu- tion line" shall mean a natural gas pipeline serving two or more retail gas customers; the terms "connection", "service line" or "service connection" shall mean a natural gas pipeline connecting the property of a single retail gas customer to a main or distribution line. Section 12-1.2. Main extensions. (a) Prospective customers or groups of customers or developers of operty not serviceable from existing city gas mains, or whose projected s consumption would require an increase in the size of an existing_ main v applv in writing to the gas superintendent for a main extension or enlargement. (b) If, in the opinion of the gas superintendent, the estimated annual revenue to be received from such prospective customer or customers is greater than one-half the estimated direct cost of the extension or enlarge- ment, the gas division shalt out charge to the customer. (c) If, in the opinion of the gas superintendent, the estimated direct cost of such extension or enlargement exceeds twice the estimated •annual revenue to be derived therefrom, the gas division shall undertake such extension or enlargement only after the customer advances to the ci the amount of such excess. (d) In no case shall the gas division be required to undertake such main extension or enlargement if the gas superintendent determines that the prospective revenues from such installation will not justify the city's investment therein. (e) No extension or enlargement of a main pursuant to subparagraphs (b) or (c) of this section shall be undertaken by the gas division until the prospective customer or customers sign an agreement to accept gas service and continue the use thereof for at least one year following the installation. In residential developments where the dwelling units will be incomplete when the main is installed, such agreement shall be accompanied by a payment from the developer of two hundred dollars for each dwelling unit to be served by the main. Such deposit shall be refunded to the developer, without interest, upon installation of the service connection to such dwelling unit; provided that if the service connection is not installed within three years following completion of the main, such deposit shall be forfeited. •