A. The city may discontinue utility service upon ten (10) days' written notice to the utility user, which period shall not commence until five (5) days after mailing of such notice for any of the following reasons:
1. Failure of the user to pay any delinquent bill for utility service within fifteen (15) days after the bill becomes delinquent unless there is a bona fide dispute concerning the bill or any portion of the bill which relates to that service;
2. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations promulgated by the director of public works;
3. Refusal to allow authorized city personnel reasonable access to the premises for inspection or any other purpose related to maintenance or repair of such utility service.
Twenty four (24) hours prior to termination of service, the city shall attempt to notify the utility user by telephone or personal contact of the termination of service and if it is not possible to contact the utility user, notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place not earlier than forty eight (48) hours prior to termination of service.
B. The city may discontinue utility service without notice for any of the following reasons:
1. If an unsafe or hazardous condition exists on the user's premises, or if any apparatus, appliance, or equipment on the user's premises creates an immediate health or safety threat to the public or any person. Upon termination, the city shall notify the user of the reason for the discontinuance and the necessary corrective action to be taken by the user before service will be restored.
2. If a utility service is used without authorization and approval by city. (Ord. 93-O-2185, eff. 12-17-1993)